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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1950
Page
9
A city public works department report notes that three crews completed moving debris last week after the pub project. The terse item records the action and workforce without extra details.
Children of Nursery Three at First Baptist Church enjoyed their annual spring party at Tiny Tot Playland. About 95 youngsters rode rides, received candy sticks and balloons, and punch for 150 guests was donated by Adame Extract and Portland Punch.
Pan American Board and University YMCA students lead renovations of the west club room. An asphalt tile floor is laid and two air conditioning units installed. The women's sewing club hung new drapes and UT volunteers painted walls. Reupholstery planned. Paul Guerrero directs, Frank Pinedo chairs, Mrs. FE. R. Cantu leads the sewing group, Henry Braswell heads UT volunteers.
The Govalle Methodist WSCS will host a Mother's Day party on Thursday at 2 30 pm in the church recreation room. The program includes readings and songs, and refreshments will be served.
Miss Joyce Earlene Green who will wed June 2 to William Carroll Nelson was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Emil Ischy in Georgetown. Co hostesses included Mrs. Brent E. Bergstrom of Fairfield. Lavender and pink decor with seasonal flowers accompanied shower games and refreshments for about 30 guests.
Miss Jucy Lee Speaker hosted at 1607 Preston as John Weiler led a CAR Chapter meeting. Lurline Smith spoke on the Dallas convention and the Battle of Flowers float a bed themed The Land of Counterpane. Reports by Beverly Smith and Lucy Lee Speaker followed. Final gathering will be a June Barton Springs swimming party and supper.
Howard Dodgen executive secretary of the Texas Game Commission visited San Angelo on Tuesday for a regional wildlife conference.
Mrs. George E. Gilkerson to be installed as president of the Law Wives Club of the University of Texas at a 1 30 p m luncheon at the Austin Country Club. Officers include Mrs. Robert E. Thornton vice president and Mrs. Charles L. Sandahl Jr recording secretary with reports on past activities by outgoing president Mrs. Jack T. Niland.
Installation conducted by Beta Sigma Phi council at Mrs. Chester Brooks home on Garnet Avenue. Joyce Lacey named president, with Jeanette Gustafson vice president Dorothy Young secretary Jesse Sanders treasurer Chester Brooks adviser. Marie Matlock read ceremony. Gustafson presented Brooks a ten year pin for the sorority torch. Social hour followed.
A new eatery opens in Sydney's Central Square named The One and Only Pie Stall Number Two Branch. The establishment offers pies and related fare aiming to attract local customers.
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