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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1950

Page

8

Floyd Boyce Installed as Palm P-TA President

Floyd Boyce was installed Tuesday evening as president of the Palm P-TA at a school auditorium meeting. Installation rites were led by retiring Palm P-TA president Mrs. R N Lewis, with officers named including Mrs. E J McCain and Mrs. C P Kohler. The group announced a parent teacher workshop, presented life memberships, awarded merit badges, and recognized Clean Up Drive workers.

Floyd Boyce Palm P-Ta P-Ta R. N. Lewis P-Ta’s E. J. McCain C. P. Kohler Frank M. Sexton E. L. Allman Lee H. Coker Alvin dJarmon Buda PTA Tom Pinckney Mesdames C. P. Kohler Salvation Army Youth Center Palm Mesdames Annabel Carter Mr. Boyce

New WSCS Officers Installed at Haynie Chapel

Mrs. George Stanley was installed as president of the Haynie Chapel WSCS at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Odie Norwood. Other officers include Mrs. Hall Buck as vice president and Mrs. Dixie Washington as treasurer, with division secretaries Ed die Schanhal, H. Norwood, and Roy Boatright. The group packed a clothing box for the Latin American Mission in San Marcos. Refreshments followed for attendees including Dixie Washington and Rev. C. C. Crow.

George Stanley Haynie Chapel WSCS Odie Norwood O. C. Crow Hall Buck Dixie Washington Eddie Schanhal H. Norwood Roy Boatright Christian Social Relations San Marcos Roay Boatright Walter Jones A. H. Caldwell J. H. Norwood Grace Buck C. C. Crow

90th Birthday Party for Mrs Karling Fetes Local Resident

On her 90th birthday Sunday Mrs Alma Karling of Route One was honored with a party at the home of Mr and Mrs C E Ollison 4004 Crescent Drive. The birthday cake was a gift from Mrs Mary Lundell. Spring flowers from relatives and friends decorated the home.

Alma Karling Route One C. E. Ollison Crescent Drive Mary Lundell

Woman's News. Society Austin Texas May 12 1950

Local society notes from Austin highlight community events, social gatherings, and prominent residents. Entries mention engagements, church activities, and upcoming charity functions within the Austin area.

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Fredericksburg Music Club Hosts National Music Week Program

The Fredericksburg Music Study Club staged a National Music Week program themed Round the Clock in Music at the school auditorium. Performances featured the Music Study Club, high school band, choruses, guest artists from Austin and Giddings, and timed pieces from six in the morning to the night prayer, with narration by Mrs. H. H. Fricke and direction by Miss Hilma Hein.

Fredericksburg Music Study Club Hilma Hein F. A. Bracher David Hargis H. H. Fricke Kirchhoff Robert Gail Krause Jack Hunter Echo Concordia Albert Arion Albert Klett Schumann Carolyn George Louise Enderle Nixon Nelta Neal C. A. Greenwaldt Bach Miss Hein Alfred Schnelle

Meetings Today Across Austin Organizations

Austin branches of AAUW and multiple clubs hold events today. Locations include the University of Texas Women’s Gymnasium patio, Austin Country Club, Brackenridge Hospital, and several homes. start times range from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Activities include meetings, tea, lunch, games, and a Theater production at Texas Union.

Austin Branch AAUW University of Texas Delta Delta Delta Mothers Club Austin Country Club Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing University Ladies Intermediate Club John R. Watt Cherry Lane West Austin W. G. McKellar Lake Austin Boulevard State Highway Bridge Department M. D. Shelby West 40Th X Hall Violet Crown Garden Club L. L. B. Hofer Pickwick Lane

Fete for Mrs Charles Austin Sr Highlights Visit

Mrs Charles Austin Sr of Slaton was honored with a farewell party hosted by her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs V Leon Austin at 3501 Cherry Lane. Guests included Brooks Hill Ed Wiegel C M Fincher J W Henry John Locke Sonny Hill and others. The group enjoyed canasta and refreshments before Miss Gloria Lively and Cecil Austin toured the Gulf Coast.

Charles Austin Sr Slaton V. Leon Austin Cherry Lane Messrs Brooks Hill Ed Wiegel C. M. Fincher J. W. Henry John Locke Sonny Hill Harry Gammel Harold W. Watt Mesdames Charles Austin, Sr Anna Louise Sieck Gloria Lively Nancy Hill Earl Death Cecil Austin Larry Sieck Leon V. Austin Gulf Coast Charles Austin Jr Orange Miss Lively W. Leon Austin Bertha Henry This City

TFWC Will Show Exhibit of Antiques

Displays of antiques will be featured in the exhibit in the auditorium of the TFWC Building at 24th and San Gabriel. About 30 exhibitors will set up 35 booths with rare china, glass, furniture, silver brass, jewelry, art objects and paintings for sale. Manager Dr. Harry G. Newton. Admission 50 cents, tickets at the door. Hours 1 to 10 30 p m daily, Thursday until 9 30 p m.

TFWC San Gabriel Harry G. Newton

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