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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1950

Page

9

Margaret Laybourn Honored At 11th Birthday Party

In a party at 946 East 51st hosted by Mrs Irvin Laybourn daughter Margaret Laybourn celebrated her 11th birthday. After games, refreshments were served to Roger Wilkinson James Weir Judy Johnson Linda Williams Martha Smith Hazel Legion Carolyn Crider Nancy Dement Donnie Martin Irene Wagner July Catchings and Beverly Laybourn.

Margaret Laybourn Irvin Laybourn East 51St Roger Wilkinson James Weir Judy Johnson Linda Williams Martha Smith Hazel Legion Carolyn Crider Nancy Dement Donnie Martin Irene Wagner July Catchings Beverly Laybourn

Miss Hazel May and T. H. Cunningham Wed in Llano

Nuptials held at the bride's mother's home in Llano with Rev. Walter Lipps officiating. Hazel May, a Llano High School graduate and teacher, wed T. H. Cunningham of Hunt, a UT journalism master's degree holder and former Army photography chief. The couple will reside in Kerrville after a wedding trip to New Orleans.

Miss Hazel May T. H. Cunningham Llano Hazel May Hunt Elmo May Walter Lipps First Methodist Church Daniel Baker College Brownwood University of Texas Kerrville Tom Cunningham Electra Camp la Junta Austin University Press Armed Forces Eighth Air Force England Belgium C. O. Morgan Odessa W. D. Cunningham Dallas David Morgan Mrs. O. Morgan Wade Inn New Orleans Earl Garrett

Mrs Jack Hemphill Honored at Shower in Cedar Creek

A surprise shower for Mrs. Jack Hemphill was hosted at her Moore Ranch home west of Cedar Creek by Red Rock women. Roses formed the decor. games and contests were led by Mrs. Fay Petty. Gifts were presented by Mrs. Mildred Petty and Mrs. Allan Voigt. Refreshments followed for a long list of attendees from Red Rock and Cedar Creek.

Cedar Creek Red Rock Jack Hemphill Moore Ranch Fay Petty Mildred Petty Allan Voigt Howard O. Gould Clifford Hanna Jack Hanna Wiley Ingram Ray Lee E. R. Hamphill E. S. Neuenschwander Mollie Patty Elsie Petty Ada Smith Sam Taylor Gustaf Voigt George F. Voigt Odell McMullen Hettie McMullen Bob Shirley Billy Shirley Lockhart E. M. Coker San Antonio E. Gill West 28Th Jack Howard Gilbert Cokers University of Texas Rio

Designing Woman: wall treatment ideas from Elizabeth Hillyer

In many homes a central wall with a fireplace and built in shelves dominates the room. Hillyer suggests painting the wall and mantel the same color to smooth the decor and using shutter screens on the windows to keep light while avoiding curtains. She offers tips on achieving the exact paint color and finishing furniture. The booklet SMART AB INT-PRINTING PORL ME SOLVED is advertised for 18 cents to Miss Hillyer via this newspaper.

Oligabeth Hillyer

Poppy Sale to Aid Disabled Veterans Saturday

Armistice Day poppy sale organized by American Legion Auxiliary units aims to aid disabled veterans and support child welfare funds. Poppies crafted by veterans at Texas Legion hospitals will be distributed by volunteers in Austin, with proceeds directed to rehabilitation and child welfare programs.

Aing Edwin York Ea Meier American Legion Auxiliary Austin Veterans Hospital Legion Frank Sheffield Texas Auxiliary France Belgium Flanders Field

Take Off Ugly Fat With This Home Recipe

An inexpensive home remedy promises quick weight loss with no hard exercise. The ad advises mixing four ounces of liquid concentrate with a pint of grapefruit juice and taking two spoonfuls twice daily. It guarantees dramatic fat loss and offers a money back return if no results.

Regeio

Rainbow Girls Plan Wednesday Session in Austin

Austin Assembly Five of the Rainbow for Girls will conduct a business session Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Building at Seventh and Lavaca.

Austin Assembly Order of the Rainbow For Girls Masonic Building Seventh Lavaca

New Members Added to Roster Of Helping Hand

The Junior Helping Hand met at Mrs. Charles Mc Cormick's home to welcome six new members including Mrs. Allan H Neighbors Jr and John Connally. Mrs. Max Starcke led the business session while Mrs. John Gainer introduced new members. Hosting duties for the next meeting were assigned to Mrs. Ralph Robinson and Mrs. C H Ferguson with a Christmas tea planned December 1 at the Children's Home of Austin.

Charles McCormick Wathen Harry Akin H. B. Armstrong W. O. Fitzgerald Donald D. James Parker Pace J. A. Rauhut Graham Smedley Max Starcke John Gainer Allan H. Neighbors Jr Tinsley Penick J. Darrell Jones John Connally Martin McBride Joe Wheeler Ralph Robinson C. H. Ferguson Austin Junior Helping Hand

Meetings Today in Austin Clubs and Societies

Chapter activities and gatherings listed for BQ PEO Austin Art League Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi Hyde Park Reading Club UT Dames Garden Club Embassy Colonial Dames NAUD UT Chapter Bridge Drama AAUW Kindergarten Mothers Club Catholic Women's Study Club and Eagles Auxiliary events with times and locations across Austin venues.

J. B. Holleyman E. B. Fuller

Govalle P-TA Meeting Postponed Until Nov 16

Govalle P-TA session moved from Thursday 7 30 pm to November 16 at the same time due to the state P-TA convention in Mineral Wells this week. Association president Mrs E N Borkland and principal B W McCarty named delegates. alternates are Mrs McCarty and Mrs Edgar Cock.

Govalle Govalle Association E. N. Borkland B. W. McCarty Edgar Glasscock

Voters To Be Club Formed in Taylor

Harriet Cromwell named president of the Future Voters of America club at Taylor Junior High School. Mrs. Evelyn Moran sponsor. Members helped the Taylor League of Women Voters with posters and calls to remind voters of the general election Tuesday.

Taylor ANS Harriet Cromwell Future Voters of America Taylor Junior High School Evelyn Moran Taylor League of Women Voters Tuesay

Kerr Explains AAUW Conference Aims on Child Welfare

Rev. Walter Kerr of Kerrville outlines the White House Conference on children to be held in Washington December 3 to 8. He discusses goals like improving mental and emotional development and democratic living, noting the conference will assess current conditions to propose national recommendations.

White House Washington Walter Kerr Kerrville Austin American Association of University Women Kerr Texas Committee National Advisory Committee Calcasieu Auditorium

China Painting Class To Meet Thursdays

The china painting class taught by Mrs. Estelle Terrell meets each Tuesday at 1 30 PM in the dining room of the Canava National Church. For information call Mrs J O Andre wartha six three four nine or Mrs E L Meyer six three two one nine or Mrs William Trenck mann six three six four two.

Estelle Terrell Re Canava National Church J. O. Andrewartha E. L. Meyer William Trenckmann

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Laybourn Fin By Florsheim America DACYS Callie Carter of D. R. Keyser Coleman Willie Kocure San Jacinto Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer S. Pat Rainbow Girls Austin's Lamar Guadalupe Helping Hand T. N. Hatfield Avenue D Austin Art League Wichita Hyde Park Reading Club Ea L. C. Jackson Enfield P. m University of Texas Dames L. L. Lusk Hartford Road Violet Crown Garden Club Laguna Gloria J. B. Rhodes Bridge Group Naud West 24Th AAUW Eric Zimmerman Laurel Canyon Drive Kindergarten Mothers Club Home Economics Tea House Catholic Women's Study Club Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Home P-Ta Voters-To-Be Yaring Rev The Mrs Louis Ogden Mesdames W. L. Butler C. C. Calvert Jack D. Hudson Coleman Gulley W. T. Mather J. H. Welge Mary Catherine Wilcox G. H. Newlove C. P. Hardwicke Mother Barker Imperial Sugar Old South Great Southwest Andrew Jackson Lincoln IMPERIAL @& SUGAR Imperial Sugar CO Bert Swear Lend South End Great Southwest Miss Swank
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