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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1949

Page

7

Woman's Parliament Hears Talk by Mrs Holbrook

The Austin Woman's Club luncheon session of the Woman's Parliament featured Mrs T J Holbrook delivering an illustrated lesson on Motions for and Rescind. President Mrs J G Garrett presided and Mesdames Durham Miller Banks hosted along with guests Mesdames Gribble Hays and others.

T. J. Holbrook Austin Woman's Club J. G. Garrett John Durham Howard Miller L. C. Banks

Austin Girl Named NROTC Sponsor at University of Texas

Miss Phoebe Carole Burch, a UT sophomore and daughter of H. H. Buren, was named a company sponsor for the NROTC. She received an honorary commission and a gold corps insignia pin. Burch belongs to Alpha Chi Omega, Curtain Club, and serves as treasurer of Tumle tumbling club.

Austin Phoebe Carole Burch Meret Rotc University of Texas NROTC University Miss Burch H. H. Buren 1611 Alta Vista Alpha Chi Omega Curtain Club Tumle

P-TA City Council Seeks PTA Voter Mobilization

The City Council of Par ents and Teachers urged PTA units to contact members and push voting in the Texas school system special election. Candidates Paul Bolton and P. E. Womack spoke at Friday's meeting, while fluorination of Austin water earned council support contingent on health societies backing. A book drive for the Philippines and annual scholarships were approved, with ongoing school safety and programs highlighted.

P-Ta Texas PTA Paul Bolton P. E. Womack Austin Eugene Weafer Caldwell Richard N. Lewis Austin City Council City Council Health Unit State Health Department J. V. Irons Discu Philipines A. Dunn Mary McCrummen the Statesman Austin Pta Bruce Rogers J. B. Pace Home Amily Life B. O. White Student Aid Rex Shields KVET Camp Mabry John L. Keel J. B. Carlisle Council H. N. Jackson

Alatheans Honor Mrs. Brooks at Tea

First Baptist Alathean Class members honor their teacher Mrs. W. L. Brooks with a tea from 4 30 to 6 p.m. at the home of Mrs. A J Wirtz located at 2307 Woodlawn.

Alatheans First Baptist Alathean W. L. Brooks A. J. Wirtz Woodlawn

Tri Delts Plan Night Meeting by Alumnae Group

Delta Delta Delta alumnae set a night meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the chapter house to discuss forming a alliance group.

Tri Delts Delta Delta Delta

Restore a disfigured table with wallpaper paper

A repair note suggests refinishing a battered table top by applying mar bleized or patterned wallpaper paper rather than restoring the wood. Sand, fill scratches, then paste the paper with wallpaper glue, seal with water white lacquer, and avoid colored lacquers. A 15 cent booklet by Miss Hillyer offers detailed guidance.

Austin Delegates Named to UDC General Convention in New Orleans

Eight Austin women from Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter were named delegates to the United Daughters of the Confederacy general convention in New Orleans Sunday through Thursday. Alternates include C W Foster and R D Parker among others. The meeting opened with a memorial service for Confederate veterans and widows, with post con­vention activities to Baton Rouge Friday led by Mrs John Francis Weinmann of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Austin the United Daughters of the Confederacy New Orleans Albert Sidney Johnston Mesdames W. R. Davis Joe E. Rowe Walter Prescott Webb G. L. Huckaby J. E. Howze C. C. Cameron J. A. McCutcheon Mildred Webb Mesdames C. W. Foster R. D. Parker R. F. Bacon R. P. Matthews L. E. Purnell Jamie Harris Charles Bowman J. D. Harvey Baton Rouge John Francis Weinmann Little Rock Ark

Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Pattern Aids Easy Sewing

Pay ten cents for this Laura Wheeler needlecraft pattern with charts photos and concise directions. Send payment to The Austin American Statesman Needlecraft Dept New York. Also order Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book for fifteen cents more featuring 104 illustrations and beginner to expert designs.

Laura Wheeler Austin Statesman Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Brother Marcus to Address Capital Study Guild

Brother Marcus of St Edward's University will address the Capital Study Guild at 7 30 p m. in Mrs Ludwig Wendlandt home 2100 Sabine. Co hosts are Mesdames Paul Kellar and Edward Rogge and husbands of members will attend.

Ludwig Wendlandt Sabine Marcus St. Edward's University Paul Kellar Edward Rogge

Symposium Heard By Lutheran Exes Ex-TLC Students Host Banquet

Ex-students of Texas Lutheran College Austin District heard a symposium on A Greater Texas Lutheran College at their annual banquet held Thursday evening at St Martin's Lutheran Church. Attending were O C Lindemann president of the ex-students association Rev F G Roesener chairman of the TLC board of regents Walter W Christiansen public relations director I B Krienke and Dr N L Schiller ex students. Also on the program were a vocal duet by Janice Schulle and Ernestine Kowierski a piano solo by Anita Windecker and group singing. Donald Kuhn was elected president and Dr Werner M Pfluger vice president in the short business session. Miss Kowierski and Frances Pfluger were reelected secretary and public relations director respectively.

Texas Lutheran College Austin Greater St. Martin's Lutheran Church O. C. Lindemann Ex-Students Association F. G.roesener Board of Regents TLC Walter W. Christiansen I. B. Krienke N. L. Schiller

UJH P TA Meeting Set for November 15

The University Junior High PTA schedules its next meeting for Tuesday November 15 at 7 30 p m. Parents will gather in the auditorium then tour the classrooms following the same timetable as their children.

University Junior High Pta

Recreation Work In Rural Schools Topic At Council Meeting

Mrs. Rose Timmerman spoke on rural school recreation programs in Travis County during a Travis County Council of Women gathering at Fishville home of Mrs. D. H. Burrell. The session included a letter from the Texas Graduate Nurses Association joining the council and plans for a December Christmas cheer program.

Travis County Rose Timmerman W. R. Minter Mississippi Eula Payton Noyes Smith Texas

Spicer Students Schedule Recital at University Community Church

Mr and Mrs David Spicer present part of their pupils in a piano and accordion recital Tuesday at 7 30 p m at University Community Church 408 West 23rd A prior recital occurred Monday at the same venue Readers include Nancy Coffman James Ottman Charles Wukasch LaTrell Owens Ned Sturgeon Sharon Lewis Sandra Powell Johnnye Zumwalt Charles Betts Peggy Gow Carol Coffman Peggy Carter Helen Jones Edith Albers Mary Beth Taylor and others Also Wendy Miller Jo Lana Donahue Barbara Donahue Eugene Grumbles Joan Beard Patricia Lattison Antonia La Fuente Mary Ann Arnette Betty Ford Parr Janice Hall Carolyn Kastner Janice Grumbles Carolyn Schutt In Monday night performers included Orlan Shims Janice Ware Sharon Breed Carolyn Kohn Judy Miller Paul Grace Cheryl Betts Leonard McCormick Donna Gail Cunning ham Kay Henderson Peggy Randolph Carol Jean McCormick Lyle Nauman Margaret Ann Harrell Bobby McCormick Sandra Lanier Judy Lawson and Janice Grace.

David Spicer University Community Church West 23Rd Nancy Coffman James Ottman Charles Wukasch LaTrell Owens Ned Sturgeon Sharon Lewis Sandra Powell Johnnye Zumwalt Charles Betts Peggy Gow Carol Coffman Peggy Carter Helen Jones Edith Albers Mary Beth Taylor Wendy Miller Jo Lana Donahue Barbara Donahue Eugene Grumbles Joan Beard Patricia Lattison Antonia la Fuente Mary Ann Arnette Betty Ford Parr Janice Hall Carolyn Kastner Janice Grumbles Carolyn Schutt Orlan Shms Janice Ware Sharon Breed Carolyn Kohn Judy Miller Paul Grace Cheryl Betts Leonard McCormick Donna Gail Cunningham Kay Henderson Peggy Randolph Carol Jean McCormick Lyle Nauman Margaret Ann Harrell Bobby McCormick Sandra Lanier Judy Lawson Janice Grace

Berean Bible Class Meeting Tueday Hostess

Mrs J M Alexander will host the Berean Bible Class meeting Tuesday at 9 30 a m at 2607 Mc Callum Drive.

J. M. Alexander McCallum Drive Berean

Sing Songs Ahead of Cinderella Play at Hogg Auditorium

A pre performance sing song leads to Fridays 3 30 p m Cinderella at Hogg Auditorium. The event opens a Clare Tree Major series sponsored by the Austin AAUW Branch with Jimmy Green leading music. Tickets available at the Driskill Hotel box office.

Hogg Auditorium Austin AAUW Jimmy Green Austin Public Schools G. H. Newlove Dick Whittington

Climbing Roses On The Agenda At Garden Club Meeting

The Rose Study Group of the Violet Crown Garden Club met at 2007 Lake Austin Boulevard hosted by Mrs. R. E. Eggeling. Mrs. W. Rabours was elected second vice chairman and Mrs. R. R. Eads joined the group.

Temple Mayhall Violet Crown Garden Club R. E. Eggeling Lake Austin Boulevard Harvey J. Gatchins W. R. Nabours R. R. Eads A. F. Harsch Garden Club

UT Intermediates To Hold Square Dance Event

The University Ladies Intermediate Group hosts a barbecue supper and square dance at 7 pm Wednesday in the Zilker Club House. Tickets are 75 cents per person. reservations for members and husbands via Mrs Earl Bowler at 8 5882. Hostesses from Home and Garden Group directed by Mrs Pete Oliver. Roy R Krezdorn masters of ceremonies. Jean Neal calls squares. A program by the University Talent Committee.

University Ladies Zilker Club Earl Bowler Pete Oliver Roy R. Krezdorn Jean Neal University

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Andrew Gribble S. E. Hays W. L. Brown B. P. Clark Martin Ara J. O. 2Rett J. Lee R. C Harry Grittithe N. Little Jr W. i Poon L. P. Looney W. E. McCact Edward Owers D. C. Reed Arnold Romberg Frederick Rom Joe Rowe Sam J. Smith Rey P-Ta City Society The Austin American Istin Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Reg Pat Hillyer UDC Jur Brother Marcus Capital Study Guild UJH Ke-Mar Rio Grande Austin Laundry 16Th Lavaca Spicer Mesdames Eads F. N. Clifford J. Albert Thompson Mayhall Mesdames Mayhall Clifford L. M. Waite A. G. Johnson J. F. Lakey H. E. Becker E. M. Oats Louis Ramella O. B. Hewett F. §. Jackson William Kraft A. H. Carter Robert Parsons Hamilton Bulova Elgin Austin Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO University Station 1St Wichita
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