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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1950

Page

7

Summer Activities Announced At Beta Sig Chapter Meeting

Xi Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Robert Bezant’s home for a covered-dish dinner and business session. Mrs. Glyn Jones announced appointments and plans for a June picnic, monthly social meetings, and a 1951 state conference in Fort Worth. The group also noted a $7 000 Heart Fund contribution and Girls Town project aims.

Xi Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Robert Bezant Glyn Jones Helen Gottholb John L. Bogle Harold Young Doris Dees Ione Biggs Willa Frances Anderson Ways and Means Jones Fort Worth E. B. Fuller Jack Haddick J. B. Holleyman Glyn C. Jones Kelley McMillin Martha Duesterhoeft Audie Lee Morris Ruby Pace Helen Gottholt

Esther Anderson to Instruct YWCA Spanish Classes in Austin

The YWCA opens registration for summer classes including conversational Spanish taught by Esther V. Anderson, Bastrop High School retiree, who will study at the University of Texas. Classes require at least 10 students and a $4 registration plus membership.

Esther Anderson YWCA Esther V. Anderson Bastrop High School Austin University of Texas Miss Anderson Bastrop Lyford High School Texas Wesleyan College Rosalee Matlock

Jean Ziller Feted At Dinner Party

Miss Jean Ziller of the Austin High School class was honored at a dinner at the Austin Club hosted by her grandmother Mrs. Artie B. Quinn. Centerpiece maroon and white carnations and corsages for the honoree and guests highlighted the celebration with family and friends in attendance.

Jean Ziller Austin High School Austin Club Artie B. Quinn Leslie Ziller

Talks On Sodding Lawns At Two Clubs

Miss Rose Erisman county home demonstration agent gave illustrated lectures on sodding lawns and carpet grass at two meetings. The St Elmo group met at Mrs. A F Griffin’s home on Morgan Lane with refreshments for listed members, then the Sprinkle club met at Mrs Carl Feuerbacker’s home with a similar turnout. The next Sprinkle session is set for June 14 with Mrs Grady Thurman and will feature a food preservation demonstration.

Rose Erisman St. Elmo Miss Erisman A. F. Griffin Morgan Lane E. G. Hestilow W. B. Sharp A. Dinwiddie O. R. Rogers Jack Lockwood N. Greeven J. C. Eli B. E. Grohmann J. M. Spillar James Magown Sprinkle Club Carl Feuerbacker Mesdames T. A. Fairey Frank Maxwell S. P. Samuels A. W. Criswell W. M. Criswell B. Lantfear Clarence Munson G. A. Rogas Howard Rogas E. Roberts Grady Thurman

Clyde Rainey Jr Feted At Georgetown Parties

Clyde C Raney Jr graduating senior at Georgetown High School was named honor guest at two courtesies. A wiener roast hosted by Mrs J W Bell near the San Gabriel River and a home party hosted by his mother Mrs Clyde C Raney Sr included guests Jane Gillett Peggy Jean Anderson Blanche Ann Carlson Pat McMasters Ann Chreitzberg Laura Sue Durrenberger Elaine Keith Ray L Sansom Fred Cooper Smith Jr Donald Barron and Jack Currier.

Georgetown Clyde C. Raney Jr Georgetown High School J. W. Bell San Gabriel River Clyde Clyde C. Raney Sr Jane Gillett Peggy Jean Anderson Blanche Ann Carlson Pat McMasters Ann Chreitzberg Laura Sue Durrenberger Elaine Keith Ray L. Sansom Fred Cooper Smith Jr Donald Barron Jack Currier

Towels with dense long loops boost absorbency and softness

The loops in towels determine absorbency with closer, longer fibers. Long loops create a soft fluffy feel while dense loops maximize water absorption.

Beta Sigma Phi State Convention Reports At Meeting

The Gamma Phi chapter held its final meeting of the season at Miss Hilleen Wolf’s home 3900 Becker. Misses Joyce Lacey Jacquelyn Harris Marian Rosenblad Hilleen Wolf and Doris Nowlin reported on state convention forums in San Antonio. Harris urged speedy formation of new standing committees and service plans. The chapter agreed to buy clothing for the eldest girl in a family it adopted. A note on Happiness and Amateur framed the program. A surprise shower for Darlene Deere followed the business session. Members present included Mrs Harry Deen Logan Friedrich John Grant Robert He deen Charles Lochte N W Jackson Rowland Hussey Roy J Wyatt Jr and many others.

Hilleen Wolf Becker Gamma Phi Beta Sigma Phi San Antonio Joyce Lacey Jacquelyn Harris Marian Rosenblad Doris Nowlin Miss Harris Rowland Hussey Hazel Broderick Darlene Deere James Linn Harry Deen Logan Friedrich John Grant Robert A. Hedeen Charles Lochte N. W. Jackson Roy J. Wyatt Jr Betty Ahrens Marjorie Green Dorothy Shirley Dorothy Toungate Narcissa White Doris Whittington

Recital Slated For Kuhn Piano Pupils

Mrs L C Kuhn presents her piano students in recital Thursday at 8 p m in Calcasieu Auditorium. Performers include Betty Nulty Kay Clark Molly Hays Carol Lynn Snowden Mike Best Dianne Wilson Jeannie Gale Carlson Vandean Snowden Curtis Boyce Nancy Grist Charles Owens Nancy Herring Nina Jane Austin Ronny Platt Ruth King Carolyn Studtman Annette Helwig Nancy Dement Ann Mell Ethel Mac Beal Dickie Kuhn Marilyn Carlson.

L. C. Kuhn Calcasieu Auditorium Betty Nulty Kay Clark Molly Hays Carol Lynn Snowden Mike Best Dianne Wilson Jeannie Gale Carlson Vandean Snowden Curtis Boyce Nancy Grist Charles Owens Nancy Herring Nina Jane Austin Ronny Platt Ruth King Carolyn Studtman Annette Helwig Nancy Dement Ann Mell Ethel Mac Beal Dickie Kuhn Marilyn Carlson

Navy Mothers Meet at Bartons in Austin

Members of the Austin Navy Mothers Club gathered Thursday evening at Barton Springs for a social and business session. Games were played, refreshments served, with hostesses Mesdames A. E. Johnson Arch Long J. R. Harrell Lloyd W. Holland and Thelma Murphy. Additional attendees included Mesdames D. C. Flenniken Ida Flenniken W. Kemp Lizzie Morrison H. W. Quick Alfred Scharath J. W. Stone Lillie Swift Fannie Woods R. B. Wright J. D. Young W. Carter A. D P. Nardecchia Miss Sue Murphy Ellene Fletcher Berlene Fletcher Barbara Stone and Mary Ann Owen.

Austin Navy Mothers Club Barton Springs A. E. Johnson Arch Long J. R. Harrell Lloyd W. Holland Thelma Murphy Mesdame D. C. Flenniken Ida Flenniken W. Kemp Lizzie Morrison H. W. Quick Alfred Scharath J. W. Stone Lil

Beta Sigma Phi funds aid for Girlstown in Whiteface

Delegates at the Beta Sigma Phi state convention in San Antonio voted for a voluntary project to support Girlstown in Whiteface Texas. Miss Amelia Anthony honorary member and founder of Girlstown attended the conference along with Austin chapter members and many Misses from the Austin group.

Beta Sigma Phi San Antonio Girlstown Whiteface Texas Amelia Anthony Austin Mesdames Augusta Keil Kathleen Eklund Rubye Riewe Joyce Lacey Jacquelyn Harris Cathryn Bearden Marion Rosenblad Hilleen Wolf Doris Nowlin Dorothy Toungate

Fiskville Round-Up Rescheduled for Thursday at School

The Fiskville Round-Up, postponed from May 19 due to weather, will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Fiskville school. The event will be open to the public.

Fiskville

Misses Johnson Haskew Honored at Austin High Dinner

Miss Joanne Kingsbery praised Miss Rosemary Haskew and Miss Sandra Johnson, June graduates of Austin High, at a La Tapatia dinner. Haskew is daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Haskew of 2877 Wooldridge. Johnson is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Johnson of 3306 Bryker. Both plan to enter the University of Texas this fall. Attendees included Phoebe Carole Burch Gail Gilbert Charlotte Kiper April Poague Nancy Draper Caria Jo Cocke Jayne Darsey Libby Lancik Debbe Horton.

Joanne Kingsbery Rosemary Haskew Sandra Johnson Austin High School la Tapatia Haskew O Dr L. D. Haskew Wooldridge Drive Miss Johnson I. F. Johnson Bryker April Poague Nancy Draper Caria Jo Cocke Jayne Darsey Libby Lancik Debbe Horton

Bluing Cleans Glass for Sparkling Dishware

A simple kitchen trick uses a small amount of laundry bluing in dish water to make glassware sparkle. The method brightens glass items by reducing cloudiness and enhancing clarity.

Individualized Home Design Topic Debated by Theta Zeta Chapter

Miss Christine Gerron discussed tailoring architecture to fit family needs and personality at a Theta Zeta Beta Sigma Phi meeting held at the home of Mrs. H Clyde Wilson. Attendees included Myra Gene Brooks Kathleen Eklund Jeanette Gustafson Augusta Keil Ruby Riewe and reports were given from the state convention in San Antonio. A Red Cross first aid course for members will begin Thursday at 7 30 p m in Calcasieu Auditorium with two hour meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays for emergency care.

Christine Gerron Theta Zeta Beta Sigma Phi H. Clyde Wilson Brackenridge Apartments Gerron San Antonio Myra Gene Brooks Kathleen Eklund Jeanette Gustafson Augusta Keil Ruby Riewe Red Cross Calcasieu Auditorium Ted Sousares Joe Warminski Viola Crowder

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