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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1950

Page

10

Cotton fashions with mink and diamonds steal the show

New York fashion adviser Hope Skillman touts cotton outfits for summer wear from casual porch dresses to Riviera evening styles. She demonstrates mink accessories and a diamond necklace to add chic, with outfits including gingham plaids, sheer gowns, and vivid floral reds for day and night.

New York Hope Skillman Paris Dior Riviera MacPherson Miss Skillman

Square Dancers Host Benefit at Gregory Gym in Austin

A four hour benefit square dance at Gregory Gym Austin Saturday night features 24 callers two bands and exhibition squares to aid the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center. Notable participants include Mrs. Jones Borrows Western garb and a varied costume parade by local square dancers with UT President T S Painter among attendees. Proceeds from ticket sales support crippled children services.

Gregory Gym Austin Cerebral Palsy Center Tom Adams Texas Adams James de Veau Capitol Jones Herman Jones Travis County Society For Crippled Children Robin Beverly Sheffield Sheffield American Folk and Square Dance Council Mid Tex Square Dancers Association Raymond Davis Council Howard Barr Terrell Smalls Robert Millers Margaret Brush Frank Conley Glen Courtney Allen Henrys C. H. Brownlee Joe Goeth T. S. Painter

UJH Band Picnic Date Announced

Officers for 1950 51 were elected by the University High Band Mothers Club at a recent meeting. Mrs. C Dick Cooper was named president and Mrs J V Irons the vice president. The group will stage its annual venue for band members May 15 with picnic chairman Mrs J R Johnson and assistants including Mrs W A Harrison and others.

University High Band Mothers Club C. Dick Cooper J. V. Irons W. A. Harrison J. J. Villarreal B. O. White Ernest Best Jr E. E. Harris J. R. Johnson Jack Mainer E. W. Steinbring Sam Thompson Roy Seekatz Theo Keelen Ford Dickson

Auxiliary of Labor To Elect Delegates

The Austin Women's Auxiliary of Labor will meet Wednesday to elect delegates to the Texas State Federation of Labor convention in San Antonio. The gathering is set for 2 p.m. at the Labor Temple.

Auxiliary of Labor Austin Women's Auxiliary of Labor Texas State Federation of Labor San Antonio Labor Temple

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