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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
7
Mrs Noyes D Smith spoke at the Travis County Council of Women gathering at Mrs H A Nelsons home for the November meeting. She presented a Bird s Eye View of Travis County and urged unity between rural and urban populations to strengthen local government.
Miss Mary Lynn Webb and Southwestern University students were guest artists at a musical tea hosted by Mrs. Jesse C. Miller with co host Mrs. J. B. Posey. Sponsored by the New Century Club, the event featured musicians Henry Holliday Helen Hunt Barbara Cannon and others with Elgin school faculty as special guests.
Mrs W E Wood attended the 52nd Texas division United Daughters of the Confederacy convention and spoke at the Elgin UDC meeting held at Mrs W C Brown home. Thanksgiving was the topic. Miss Georgia Clifton and Mrs John Barton spoke on related themes. the group planned to enter the Armistice parade.
Mrs. Dalton Richardson will direct activities of the Settlement Club following the recent election held at Mrs. Bob Armstrong's home. Newly chosen officers include Mrs. James Shaw as first vice president, Mrs. Truman Morris as second vice president, Mrs. Sim Gideon as treasurer, and Mrs. J. C. Dolley as corresponding secretary. Co hosts were Mesdames O. D. Weeks Arthur Watson and Linda Wells.
Members of the Lund Home Demonstration Club and visitors from Hornsby-Dunlap Kimbro Dessau Sprinkle Creedmoor Elroy Pflugerville Richland gathered at William Klaus home in Elgin for Achievement Day. Mrs Oscar Larson directed the program with games and contests led by Mrs Gunnard Carlson.
Briggs, Nov 10. Mr and Mrs D C Herring announce the birth of a son named Glen Allen Herring. Mr and Mrs R L Jones also announce the birth of a son.
More than fifty members of St Marys Episcopal Church gathered at the Lampasas community room for a dinner hosted by the Guild. Miss Cynthia White led as general chair, with Mrs S T Donnell overseeing tables and decorations. Vestry members elected include A J Bassel S T Donnell Clyde Hetherly J C Abney Dan Nixon H V Campbell Jr Weldon Cloud. The budget for 1949 was discussed in the Every Member Canvass led by A J Bassel. Rev Haskin V Little reported on current activities and future growth with skits by Mrs Haskin V Little and Vernadine Nixon.
Mr and Mrs Howard Condron hosted a housewarming at their new Pleasantville farm home in Elgin on November 10. Relatives and friends attended the event with 35 guests served refreshments.
Graham D. Lunn unit outlines a new year of work and gifts at its Taylor meeting. Mrs George Nelson becomes president cracking in. Donations planned include 5 to the public library 50 to child welfare 100 to McClosky hospital and 7 for Christmas with 25 from the community chest. A Nov 16 party with the American Legion is set with Patsy Kovar Agnes Frisch and others in charge of entertainment.
SAN SABA November 10 Spl Billy Walker Kirkpatrick Jr high school senior hero and Goldthwaite District FFA president will leave November 13 with Bobby Joe Perry for the national FFA convention in Kansas City. They will serve as delegates from the local chapter with all expenses paid by the Saba club.
Govalle P T A will meet at 3 p m Thursday at the school to hear Mary F McCrummen of Austin Public Schools speak on Problem of the Home and Health B W McCarty principal will discuss American Education Week and Betty Dubois will present students in a play Mrs Henry Schnautz PTA president says a delegate to the convention will be elected at the session The social hour will be chaired by home room mothers and a 1:30 p m executive committee conference is planned
Mrs. C. L. Fox reports the Fulmore PTA home and family life food class directed by Miss Edith Anderson will meet 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Mrs. W. M. Pierce’s home 1413 Newton. Salads and salad dressings will be discussed.
Mrs. Richard Reamer visited Parsons Kansas and St. Louis Missouri during her trip. In St. Louis she hosted a club of which she served as first president. The Reformers moved to Elgin from St. Louis about a year ago.
Moonbeam Tong Circle of the First Baptist Church WMS met Monday evening at sponsor Mrs. B M White's home with chair Miss Neil Scales presiding. Discussion covered clothing for Buckners Orphans Home with Mrs Cecil Daniel directing the stewardship program.
Dave Cheavens head of the Capitol Bureau of Associated Press will address University Club members at 8 15 p m on Saturday in a smoker event at the University Club.
A simple fix for corsages on strapless gowns uses cellophane tape to attach the blossom to the bare shoulder. The tip suggests discreet placement to avoid visible fasteners and keep the look smooth.
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