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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1948

Page

8

Farewell Party Honors Rev. and Mrs F A Williams

A farewell party Saturday at 1207 East Live Oak honored the Rev. Finis A Williams and Mrs Williams as he leaves to pastor the First Baptist Church of Texas City after four years here. Co hostess was Mrs Ben Fritsch. Guests included many townspeople and relatives listed in attendance.

Finis A. Williams Arthur East Live Oak Ben Fritsch Rev. Williams First Baptist Church of Texas City Mesdames E. T. Cocke Frank Trekell M. M. Stevenson Raymond Barnett T. J. Jackson Mesdames Oakley

Program Dated At St Elmo Home Life Session

A St Elmo home life program by the Home Demonstration Club will be held at Mrs A E Fiedler’s 4105 Manchaca Road from 9 am to 1 pm on Wednesday. Miss Mary Lee Browne will lead Practical Short Cuts in Sewing and members are asked to bring sandwiches for luncheon.

St. Elmo A. E. Fiedler Manchaca Road Mary Lee Browne Austin Public Schools

Dinner Fetes Chaperon of Alpha Phis

Alpha Phi of Texas honors chaperon Mrs Eva Prendergast at Green Pastures dinner arranged by Austin alumnae and collegiate members. A white and maroon centerpiece led head table arrangements with varied mums. District governor Mrs R E Ming read a letter from international president Mrs W H Hutchinson expressing appreciation. The event featured a skit by Miss Eileen Tritt and a gift watch for Mrs Prendergast from all Alpha Phis of Texas.

Alpha Phil Texas Eva Prendergast University Green Pastures R. E. Ming Houston W. H. Hutchinson Seattle Wash Eileen Tritt R. D. Seiders Ted R. Alexander J. B. Clegg Jr M. B. Porter Alvin Coxman Prendergast Alpha Phis Austin Mesdames Byron Short Richard Milstead James O'Neill Jarred Torrance R. J. Wilson Richard Grimes Albert Wade W. P. Chrisman Paul German Walter Howard George Engle Carl Chelf Ellis Quinn Richard Graves David Currie David Davis Misses Doris Forster Dean Finley Lenora Going Elizabeth Painter Carolyl Armstrong

Style-Conscious Fashions Modeled in Revue Show

Mrs. Austin leads a budget minded Hitchin Post revue focusing on value and style. Dresses from Snyder Smart Shop and accessories from Vogue Slipper Shop and Pearl Cummins highlight a crowd of coordinated outfits. Models include Mrs. Crusemann, Mrs. O'Brien, and Mrs. Hilgartner showcasing navy gabardine, Lilli Ann burgundy, double breasted coats, and Chantilly lace ensembles.

Austin Hitchin’ Post Edgar Shelton Jr Snyder Smart Shop Vogue Pearl Cummins Paul Crusemann Dolly Madison Pete Cullen Palmer Woodson J. W. Wheeler Jr Walter Bremond Jr Jamie Odom Smith Reynolds California Harold Hoefgen Will Scarborough Dan

Garden Club Fall Exchange Of Plants Set

The Violet Crown Garden Club will host a fall plant exchange at Mrs. C. W. Cole's home, 1200 Gaston, from 9 30 a m to 12 noon Thursday. Attendees bring excess plants roots bulbs and cuttings. Open to the public and shrub donations aid Junior Garden Club landscaping projects.

Violet Crown Garden Club C. W. Cole Gaston

Manchaca P TA to Hear STSC Professor on Character

Dr. A A Grusendorf, sociology professor at Southwest Texas State College, will speak at 3 p m Thursday on The Home a Pattern for Building Sound Character and Moral Values during a Manchaca P TA meeting in the school auditorium. Social hour hosts are Mrs Robert Bauerle and Mrs Chester Patton.

A. A. Grusendorf Southwest Texas State College Robert Bauerle Chester Patton

First Methodist Mothers Club Meeting Set

The First Methodist Church co edited Mothers Club will host an open house and social Friday at 9 30 a m in the church co ed room. B M Bakkegard University music education assistant professor will speak There Is Music in Children Mrs R L Moore leads the program and all mothers of preschool children are invited Hostesses will be Mesdames G E Douglass G Dyksterhouse and J E Jones Nursery will be available.

First Methodist Church Mothers Club B. M. Bakkegard University R. L. Moore G. E. Douglass G. Dyksterhouse J. E. Jones

Alpha Chi Omega Mothers Plan All Day Sewing Meet

Alpha Chi Omega Mothers' Club will hold an all day sewing meet from 10 30 a m to 4 30 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs Otis Lamb 2301 Enfield Road.

Alpha Chi Omega Mothers’ Club Otis Lamb Enfield Road

Meetings For Today Across Austin Clubs And PTA Groups

A compilation of afternoon and morning gatherings in Austin including University Ladies Club at 2304 San Antonio 4 to 6 pm Hyde Park Dramatic Club 3 pm at the Mrs J M Patterson venue William B Travis Chapter DRT luncheon 12 30 pm at the Austin Women’s Club and more such as Baby Home Guild Mothers’ Club and Metz PTA executive committee with times and locations.

University Ladies Club The University Club San Antonio William B. Travis Stephen F. Austin Rueben Hornsby Austin Women’s Club

Palm P-TA Set to Hear Mrs Richey on Growth Theme

Mrs Richey will speak on The Home The Main Highway of Growth to Palm P-TA attendees with guest Mrs Florence Richey. Meeting times are 9 15 a m Thursday in the school annex and 9 30 a m Wednesday for officers and chairmen. Home life counselor Mrs Richard E Kirchof assists to organize study sections in cooking nursing and sewing for adults.

Florence Richey Richey Richard E. Kirchof

Palm School Forms New Cub Pack

At Palm School a new Cub Pack was organized with Floyd Boyce as cub master and C F Collins as assistant. A Halloween party with games and refreshments was held. den mothers are Mesdames Stephens Clark Collins Hickey. The pack invites interested youths to join through Boyce or Mrs Hickey as den mothers.

Palm School Floyd Boyce Hallowe'en Adelia Stevens Boyce James A. Hickey C. F. Collins L. C. Sharpe Lee H. Coker James B. Clark C. P. Kohler C. G. Valdez Joe A. Stephens Lee Sharpe James Earl Setliff Walter Burton Hubert Hocutt Gerald Twidwell Dick Smith Earl Corbitt Reagan Greathouse Gilbert Valdez Howard Pitts

Presbyterian Programs Set Week of Prayer and Self Denial

The Women of the University Presbyterian church observe the Week of Prayer and Self Denial sponsored by the Assembly's Home Missions group. First session was led by Mrs. R. W. Warner, with future programs by Mrs. C. F. Arrowood and Mrs. S. E. Hays on Wednesday and Friday respectively.

Assembly Home Missions University Presbyterian Church R. W. Warner C. F. Arrowood S. E. Hays Home Mission

Texas Authors to Attend Theta Sig Autograph Party

Theta Sigma Phi alumnae plan an autograph party at the A-Bar Hotel on November 19 at 8 15 p m open to the public. About 15 Texas authors will display writings sign autographs and chat with guests after a brief business meeting at Mrs Annie Lee Shelton home.

Theta Sigma Phi Annie Lee Shelton A-Bar Texas Mary Louise Russell Alaska Shelton Howard Reynolds J. M. Frazier van M. Kennedy

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Rev F. A. Williams J. Lee Johnston Frank Trekel Jr A. L. Booth W. A. Bowen Geniva Carlton Joe Voig A. D. Morgan C. W. Rowland Betty Mae Krause la Nell Williams L. R. Roland Arthur Schriber David Trekell Jackie Fritsch Terry Schriber Gary Schriber Joy Williams Benny Lynn Williams Essentials LA Choy Food Products Dept N-11 Archbold Ohio Velté Harold Schaezler John F. Sutton Jr Mary Myles Mitchell Mary Elizabeth McLernon Judy Lacy Charlotte Jane Sarratt Spurgeon Bell John E. Stephen Joe B. Potter Thornton Greer Bennett L. Smith Bryan Hanks Foy Ledbetter Jr H. C Eloise Hall Shirley Pulley Erminie Hunter Dixie Seagler Gloria Bussey Liz Keating Linda Fee Marily Dean Jean Ann Thompson Helen Culbertson Claire Brady Mary Lynn Johnson Katherine Morgan Dorothy Lou Mitchie Frances Bliss Jeanie Thorp Cissy Cox Mary Louise Jackson Barbara Felsing Mary Lou Bunkley Jane Orr Annette Kennedy Earleen Tritt Margaret Ann Pickett Carolyn Barlow Carolyn Cramer Beverly Jordan Mary Culliman Anne Brady Peggy Buffington Mary Lou Holliday Ginny Stein Libby Darby Norma Jean Thomas Elizabeth Protzman Ann Deberport Dorothy Lansing Pat Hughes Martha Ann Goss Betty Lou Ludwix Barbara Bliss Valerie Monk Beth Osborn Moody D. F. Schuett Eight Gore Dawn Faille Jay Smith Garden Club Manchaca P-Ta STSC Kashmir Thina Congress Hyde Park Dramatic Club J. M. Patterson Baby Home Guild George E. Shelley West Avenue A&m Mothers’ Club Balagia Pease Road Austin Classroom Teachers’ Association Austin Public Library Altenheim Texas Graduate Nurses Association District Five Nurses Residence P.m Rosedale Paul Deats Shoalwood Avenue TFWC Standard Club Ernest Harris West 21St Ewell Nalle San Gabriel Mrs. Richey Presbyterian America Parkridge Theta Sig Frank McBee Jr Frankie Welborn Virginia Parton Jane Harkrider Dorothy Joan Blodgett Jo Caldwell Meyer James E. Patterson Ant Jayne Berkshire L’aiglon Digan S . Gold Helio L’aiglen Shop
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