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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1950

Page

10

Beta Sigma Phi Celebrates 19th Founders Day Banquet

Beta Sigma Phi of Austin observed the sorority's 19th founders day Sunday with a formal banquet at the Commodore Perry Hotel. The program featured Mrs. J. C. Wright in charge, toastmistress Mrs. Chester Brooks, musical selections by Mrs. John Grant and others, and a Springtime Revue by An nette Duval School of Dancing. Eight large dolls symbolized the eight local chapters Alpha Chi to Xi Alpha Delta, with many members listed among speakers and attendees.

Beta Sigma Phis of Austin Commodore Perry J. C. Wright Chester Brooks John Grant Mesdames Travis Williamson Wayne Jarvis Frederick Lochte J. M. Hurst Beta Sigma Phi Annette Duval Austin Hebert Audie Lee Morris Joyce Lacey Jeanette Gutsafson Jacqueline Harris Alpha Chi Alpha Phi Gamma

Woodmen's Circle Plans Bake Sale in Cedar Grove

The Violet Club of Cedar Grove Three Woodmen's Circle holds a bake sale at the Travis County Courthouse Saturday morning to raise funds for a convention trip. Plans were finalized at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. L. E. Schieffer with assist from her daughter Clara Schieffer and co-hostess Mrs. Robert Gage. About 25 members and guests attended as committee reports were shared and refreshments served.

Travis County Violet Club Cedar Grove Woodmen's Circle L. E. Schieffer Clara Schieffer Robert Gage

Sweater Girls Out, Gam Girls In Declares Expert

Hollywood expert Willys declares sweater girls passé as he predicts higher hemlines and a return to leg focus in fashion. He rates Margaret Whiting and Gloria Swanson among top psycho-symmetrical leg beauties, while noting few truly qualify.

Virginia MacPherson Hollywood Willys Willy’s Jane Russell Airl Margaret Whiting Maggie Wilson Gloria Swanson Mona Freeman Maureen O'Hara

Party Honors W F Friths 16th Anniversary In Hutto

Mrs Sam Gainer Mrs Claude Hall and Mrs J W Gainer hosted a party at the Frith home in Hutto honoring Mr and Mrs W F Frith on their 16th wedding anniversary. High canasta scores by Gainer and Peterson. low scores by Barr and Alexander. Attendees included Morris Gainer Peterson Gainer Barr Alexander and others.

Hutto ANS Sam Gainer Claude Hall J. W. Gainer W. F. Frith Frith Canasta G. M. Gainer L. Peterson Richard Barr Alton Alexander Messrs. and Mesdames Ray Morris Leon Gainer Joyce Gainer Sue Milford Gayle Gainer Philip Jackie Yvonne Morris

Birthday Fete Held By Coupland Pair

Mr and Mrs Marvin Schroeder hosted a party at their Coupland home for Mrs Schroeder s birthday. Guests included couples from Thrall Elgin and Coupland and individuals from Richland and Taylor.

Coupland ANS Marvin Schroeder Elgin Henry Vorwerk Richland Louis Czimskey Herman George Walter Limmer H. F. Schroeder Artha Louise LaVerne Schroeder

Mrs Ralph Johns Fetes Miss Latham At Luncheon

Taylor May 2 Miss Swanee Latham of the Taylor High senior class was guest of honor at a Taylor Country Club luncheon hosted by Mrs. Ralph Johns. Floral decorations featured pastel spring arrangements and a crystal centerpiece. Attending were Mrs. George Latham and numerous Misses including Joyce Ann Krenek Julia Lightner Charlotte Booth Sue Ann Fullerton Marian Sue McMurry Cleo McWhorte Waneen Martha Schonerstedy Patricia Woods Grace Ziehe Patsy Swensk Norma Jean Ladewig Joan Lee Kay Robertson Tommie Nell Swenson Harriet Moore and Connie Landrum.

Taylor ANS Swanee Latham Taylor High Ralph Johns Taylor Country Club George Latham Joyce Ann Krenek Julia Lightner Charlotte Booth Sue Ann Fullerton Marian Sue McMurry Cleo McWhorte Waneen Martha Schonerstedy Patricia Woods Grace Ziehe Patsy Swensk Norma Jean Ladewig Joan Lee Kay Robertson Tommie Nell Swenson Harriet Moore Connie Landrum

Taylor Fourth Graders Tour Bird Aviary Party

Fourth grade students from Twelfth Street School visited Mrs. Arthur Moore for a backyard party. They toured her aviary housing parakeets pigeons and other birds while enjoying refreshments with teacher Mrs. Kathryn Nowlin and a list of students named in attendance.

Diane Richards JoAnn Jansky Claire Shayers Jerlene Sorenson Vernette Wuthrich George Ann Wyatt Nora Jean Thedford Donald Belver Larry Burrass Frank Cervenka Aubrey House Welton House Kenneth Krueger Milton Mary Gilbert Moehnke John Prockschl Tommy Smith Robert Lee Stewart Jan Thurman Jimmie True

Classroom Teachers Set Wednesday Austin Meeting

The Austin Classroom Teachers Association will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p m in the Austin Public Library. New officers will be elected during a business session led by Mrs Gertie Hay, the president.

Austin Classroom Teachers Association Austin Public Siary Gertie Hay

Labor Auxiliary Plans Game Party Wednesday

The Austin Women's Auxiliary of Labor announces a benefit game party at the Labor Temple on Wednesday at 8 p m. The event aims to support labor causes and community assistance efforts.

Labor Auxiliary Labor Temple Austin Women’s Auxiliary of Labor

Williamson DKG Plans Attendance At August Parley

Xi Zeta Chapter of Williamson County outlines plans to attend the Delta Kappa Gamma national convention in Dallas in August. Rosa Adkams on of Liberty Hill and Xenia Voight of Round Rock will officially represent the chapter with Taylor hosts and Lorena Stretch of Baylor University delivering the luncheon talk.

Taylor Delta Kappa Gamma Xi Zeta Chapter Williamson County R. E. Dolan Honorary Teachers Society Dallas Rosa Adkamson Liberty Hill Xenia Voight Round Rock Lorena Stretch Baylor University Eula Burleson Annie Purl Georgetown Mayme Allen Ruby Holbert Granger Eric Brown Hutto

Tea marks honor for Bart lett High senior Billy Jo Cryer

Miss Billy Jo Cryer a member of Bartlett High School's spring graduating class was honored with a tea at the home of Mrs. C B Overby. Red roses filled the living room and a punch service was led by Joyce Jackson. Guests included her mother Mrs E E Cryer and Mrs Linda Wayman among others with music by Miss Margaret Dillard.

Bartlett ANS Billy Jo Cryer Bartlett High School C. B. Overby Joyce Jackson Dorothy Hill Carole King Margaret Dillard

Boening Piel engagement announced in Thorndale

Miss Gloria Mae Boening and Glenn R. Piel become engaged as announced by their parents in Thorndale Texas. The couple plans a 6 30 p m May 14 wedding at St John’s Lutheran Church Thorndale with the groom’s family from The engagement is reported by ANS correspondence.

Thorndale ANS Gloria Mae Boening Glenn R. Piel Otto Boening Henry Piel Thrall St. John’s Lutheran Church

Mrs Hirsch New President of Pharmaceutical Auxiliary

Mrs N J Hirsch Jr was named president of the Austin Auxiliary to the Texas Pharmaceutical Association at a Friday luncheon in Irving. Also elected were J Lewis Beck vice president R H Berryhill secretary and Hiton Nau treasurer. New by laws were adopted and several members attended as first time guests.

Austin Texas Pharmaceutical Association N. J. Hirsch Jr Irving's J. Lewis Beck R. H. Berryhill Hiton Nau Austin Druggists Mesdames P. T. Brenna J. C. Metz Ben Cabell Jack Kiger Lester Kuhn Donald Kuhn

22 Brownies Grow Into Girl Scouts In Fly Up

The 22 Brownie Troop 16 members in Lampasas marked the transition to Girl Scouts at a recent meeting. Leaders Mrs. C. A. Northington and Mrs. Roger Carpenter presented pins. Social hour volunteers were Mesdames Thurman Burns, Raymond Willie and Sam Fowler.

Mrs Brook Wins in Lampasas Iris Show

Mrs W M Brook swept the Lampasas Garden Club iris and spring flower show earning the sweepstakes prize. The outstanding arrangement tricolor went to Mrs Harry Key. Blue ribbons were awarded to numerous exhibitors including Mes dames Ross Bailey L H Baldwin Ed Allard and Alice Barnes. Junior division honors went to Jackie Campbell for the tricolor and Mary Louise Gunter for a blue ribbon.

Lampasas ANS W. M. Brook Lampasas Garden Club Harry Key Mesdames Ross Bailey L. H. Baldwin Ed Allard Alice Barnes W. M. Albert Bullion Henry Campbell Joe Hart Ford Matthews Clinton Perry Lee Poole Harry Porter M. M. Landrum E. Babe Smith Jr L. R. Sparks Jackie Campbell Mary Louise Gunter

Cardui Promises Relief From Monthly Distress

A vintage ad touts Cardui as a remedy for monthly distress caused by uterine spasms. It claims many women feel relief from cramps after taking Cardui for a few days before and during uncomfortable days, urging readers to try it.

Cardui

Manor Homemakers Attend State Conference

Eight members of the Manor Homemaking Club attended the three day state convention of the Future Homemakers of America in San Antonio last week. Delegates included Donna Faye Davis Mary Ann Johnson Naomi Karling Irene Shafford Joyce Helton Edna Lee Croslin Clara Tetens and Shirley Ragland.

Manor Manor Homemaking Club San Antonio Future Homemakers of America Donna Faye Davis Mary Ann Johnson Naomi Karling Irene Shafford Joyce Helton Edna Lee Croslin Clara Tetens Shirley Ragland

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Phi Zeta Omicron Theta Zeta Xi Zeta Xi Alpha Delta Dorothy Schons A. M. Atchison John Bogle Hiram Elliott Jesse Sanders Berry Green Paul Burandt Irwyn Cummings Howell Woodfin Eugene Pedersen Martin Wells Harold Aken Benny Anderson Astin Mullins Travis Williamson Noble Doss G S. Brenholtz Roland Hussey George Tarver E. L. Steck Charles Zlatkovich W. M. Trissler Horace Anderson Jim Gober W. E. Rumberg Doris Smelser Mae Dell Anderson Betty Jean Holbrook Virginia Lusk Dorothy Thiele Helen Pfaefflin Dorothy James Loree Kennedy Dorothy Downs Frances Grimes Thespa Papson Lois Obermiller Cilla Naochs Alice Peel Alice Timmerman Ruby Reinee Kathleen Eklund Marguerite Ekman Jeanette Gustafson Augusta Kiel Christine Gerron Leta Faye Voss Virginia Brooks Mary Thiele Nel Sorenson Oleta Bell Mary Emma Rosson Rosalie Urban Holly Batiste Woodmen’s Circle Riviera Sherry Royce W. F. Friths Mrs. B Stewart Bird Hock Ethel Hodge Marion Garry Geneva Brundige Beatrice McKinley Myra Smyre Stella Whitlow Velmar Deison Signa Quick Edna Faught Maude Krieg Scott Pyle Mrs. Hirsch Pharmaceutical Ruby Radcliff Fred Barth Esther Bohn Gatewood Newberry Melvin Chambers George Francisco J. H. Arnette Ladner Nau Gary Bray Raymond Bohls Dick Cooper L. H. Blalock Ed Monor E. A. Palmeer Donald Grove B. H. Wyant L. V. Bloomquist James Davis Leslie Lind T. R. Melton Vernon Smith W. F. Gidley W. L. Arnold C. C. Ete Henry Burlage E. Tobb Brook Manor Homemakers Ontier Craft Town Ranch Shop Menfield Shopping Een Thi Lamang Westmoreland Choice Ste Adv F. Murphy Nelson TELE PEARL TY Price Congress
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