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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1948

Page

6

Beta Sig Chapter Names State Convention Delegates

The Beta Sig Chapter selects delegates for the state convention in Houston in November 2021. Eloise Mercer transfers from Chi Chapter Memphis. Joyce Wigington spoke on hair styles. Mrs. W N Nelson receives a hampers gift. Delegates include Gustafson, Eklund, Lyckman, Otto, and several other members listed.

la Nelle Lyckman Ruby Otto Houston Eloise Mercer Chi Memphis Tenn Joyce Wigington W. N. Nelson Misses Pateases Mary Cochran Kathleen Eklund le Nelle Lyckman Alice Peel Jeanette Gustafson Marguerite Calvert Marrite Ekman Elenora Buehring Na Mae Eck Mesdames Jim Nichols Allen Willis Frank Boyd Wayne Arvis

Westcourt outlines garden design plants talk in San Saba

Dr. Fred W. Westcourt of Texas State College in Denton spoke to the San Saba Garden Club on landscape design. He linked building styles and plant choices, recalled experiences in England and Europe, and named plants suited to the area. Refreshments followed. guests included Mrs. Paul Sullivan.

San Saba Fred W. Westcourt Department of Rural Arts TSCW Denton San Saba Garden Club 14 Hotel Sen Sabe H. E. Stewardson Westcourt R. C. Felts England Europe Paul Sullivan Col. Sullivan Washington, D. C

Palm P TA Study Scheduled Thursday

Palm P TA will conduct a study course at 9 15 a m Thursday in the school annex.

Palm Palm P-Ta

Granger OES Observes 13th Anniversary

Granger chapter of the Order of Eastern Star marked its 13th anniversary at the Masonic Hall. Charles Lindsay gave the welcome speech as a quartet including Mrs. Zuma Jones and Miss Ella Dusek performed with Mrs. Beulah Denson as worthy matron. Refreshments followed for many members and guests.

R. A. Kay Beulah Denson D. A. Bowers Ella Dusek Edith Jonson Myrtle McLaughlin Fannie Fox Mary Elizabeth Fox Zora Danforth Zuma Jones C. C. Foster Nola Robbins Myrtle Hardin Sophie Dusek Frances Dusek Jewel Ford

Tea Shower for Mrs Horton Held Near San Saba

In San Saba on November 15 a tea shower was hosted at the new ranch home of Mr and Mrs Kelly Owen two miles east of town for Mrs G W Horton Jr Co hosts were Mrs John Little and Mrs Marry Shapier Fall flowers decorated the room and the tea table was covered with a lace cloth Thirty five guests attended during the afternoon.

San Saba Kelly Owen G. W. Horton Jr John Little Marry Shapier

Parker announces wedding attendants in Lexington

Miss Mary Rebecca Parker bride elect of Lincel Lewis chose attendants for the upcoming wedding set for 8 p m on November 27 at the Baptist Church. Maid of honor is Miss Billie June Moses with bridesmaids Mesdames Curtis Edward Parker John William Parker Hank Vance and Mrs John Harris. Best man is Raymond Lewis with ushers Curtis E Parker John W Parker James Lewis and Fred Morris. Solos by Charles Samford Jr and Landon Harper, Baylor School of Music students.

Lexington Mary Rebecca Parker Lincel Lewis the Baptist Church N. L. Range Billie June Moses McKinney Parker Hank Vance Port Arthur John Harris Waco Pamela Jo Parker Curtis Edward Parker Raymond Lewis Curtis E. Parker John W. Parker James Lewis Fred Morris Charles Samford Jr Landon Harper Baylor School of Music

Meetings For Today Club Events In Austin Area

Today presents a schedule of meetings and events across Austin and area venues including the Austin Art League Daughters of the Nile Daughters luncheon Scottish Rite Temple and the Driskill Hotel. Groups such as AAUW YWCA and WCTU host luncheons and sessions.

Daughters of the Nile Scottish Rite Temple Austin Hotel

Leander P T A Names Home Room Mothers

Leander November 15. Home room mothers announced at a Leander School P T A meeting. First grade Mrs. Stanley Ringstaff and Mrs. Lou Simpson. second Mrs. Elmo Noble and Mrs. Jock Pope. third Mrs. Roger Burleson and Mrs. Lois Giddens. fourth Mrs. O B Davis and Mrs. Ernest Proffitt. fifth Mrs. Leslie Pope and Mrs. Don Simmons. sixth Mrs. O J Faught and Mrs. Harvey Hammack. seventh Mrs. Leona Williamson and Mrs. F M Wiley. eighth Mrs. Rachel Chamberlain and Mrs. Mattie Lee Amidon. ninth Mrs. E E Duvall and Mrs. C D Cowden. tenth Mrs. A Foehner and Mrs. Woodrow Strain. eleventh Mrs. C R Miller and Mrs. Rob Hart. twelfth Mrs. F M Wiley and Mrs. E E Duvall.

Leander Leander School P-Ta Stanley Ringstaff Lou Simpson Elmo Noble Jock Pope Roger Burleson Lois Giddens O. B. Davis Ernest Proffitt Leslie Pope Don Simmons O. J. Faught Harvey Hammack Leona Williamson F. M. Wiley Rachel Chamberlain Mattie Lee Amidon E. E. Duvall C. D. Cowden A. Foehner Woodrow Strain C. R. Miller Rob Hart

Colonial Dames State Session in Austin at 10 a m

The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Texas will hold a general meeting at 10 a m Wednesday in the Mary Josephine Palm Room at the Austin Woman's Club. State president Mrs Edward Randall Jr of Galveston will direct the main session and the preceding board conference. This marks the 50th anniversary since the state organization was founded last May with a golden jubilee in San Antonio.

National Society of the Colonial Dames of America Texas Mary Josephine Austin Woman's Club Edward Randall Jr Galveston San Antonio

Beauticians Schedule Guest Artist Maurice at Driskill

Beauticians in Austin Unit No Nine of the Texas Association of Beauty Culturists invite members to a meeting at 8 p m Tuesday in the Crystal Ballroom of the Driskill Hotel in San Antonio. Maurice, trained by Antoine of New York, is recognized as a leading Southwest hair stylist.

Austin The Texas Association of Beauty Culturists Crystal Ballroom Driskill Hotel Beauticians San Antonio Maurice Frosts’ Beauty Salon Austin Unit No. Nine Antoiine New York Southwest

Mrs Sharborough Addresses Burnet County PTA Council

Mrs Virginia Sharborough UT parent education specialist spoke to the Burnet County P TA Council at the Marble Falls Methodist Church. Reports covered activities of Burnet County groups. The program included vocal numbers I Love a Little Cottage and Indian Dawn with decor featuring marigolds and a Thanksgiving cornucopia.

Burnet Virginia Sharborough University of Texas Burnet County P-Ta Methodist Church of Marble Falls Maurice Burman Reuben Clements Ed Daugherty A. C. Woods Jack Frasier Guthrie Taylor Council Mesdames Arlyn Glimp Dewey Black Jess Lee Bogard Briggs Tom O’donnell Tom Reed Jim Roach Fred Garrison Russell Wilson Bill Bryson Marvin Landrum

Mrs Copeland Hosts Birthday Party in McDade

Mrs J L Copeland of McDade entertained honoring her husband brother Elmer Hogan and nephew Emry Douglas Hogan as all celebrated recent birthdays. Luncheon buffet featured three birthday cakes and an old fashioned sing song with organ music by Mrs R N Jensen of Elgin.

Urbin Hardin Henry Copeland W. T. Copeland Myrna Wolff C. D. Copeland Mary Jan Paul Lyle Jerry Bob San Antonio Wes Copeland Sandra Pete Fort Worth Floyd Howard Barbara Shirley Billy Ray Olen Howard McGregor Chester Crumley Udell Dripping Springs Emry Hogan Alice Louise Emry Douglas Austin Elmer Hogan Lee Copeland Temple S. T. Hogan McDade J. L. Copeland R. N. Jensen Elgin

Nu Phi Mu Convention Delegates Told

Nu Phi Mu Sorority met last week at the Wilder home. Doris Whittington and Helene Wolf were chosen as delegates for the Texas Beta Sigma Phi convention in Houston in November 2021. Miss Janet Wilder presented a program reviewing The Women. Other attendees included Lorraine Friedrich Irvin Ruetz John Mason and several other members and guests.

Nu Phi Mu Sorority Lois Janice Wilder Doris Whittington Helene Wolf Houston Mesdames Lorraine Friedrich Irvin Ruetz John Mason Betty Ahrens Dorothy Tounate Doris Nowlin Lois Wilder Sains Wilder Martha Hern Ann Page Ernestine Denlsano Lois Morrow Emmy Tomlinson Helen Wolfe Thelma Harvill Doreen Witschorke Natalie Denlsano

Oak Hill P T A Mexican Supper Friday

Oak Hill P T A plans a Mexican supper at 7 p.m. Friday with games for all ages. Proceeds fund a new lunchroom paint job. Tickets cost 75 and 40 cents.

Oak Hill P-Ta Oak Hill P-Ta

Mrs. Oliver Visits Kin in California

Mrs. R. L. Oliver Sr. is visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Love Jr. in Redding California.

Mrs. Oliver Kin California San Saba R. L. Oliver Sr R. LL Love Jr Redding

Korea program shared by San Saba WSCS group

In San Saba on November 15 the WSCS held a Korea program at Mrs. M. W. Trussell's home. Both circles attended with co hosts J. W. McDaniel H. B. Wayland A. L. Taylor and B. T. Rich. Mrs J. M. Johnson led a Korea discussion and Mrs Laurence Hamrick spoke about her stay in Korea. Mrs Edwin Shepard Jr spoke on life as a Korea native. Refreshments followed the social hour.

San Saba Korea WSCS M. W. Trussell J. W. McDaniel H. B. Wayland A. L. Taylor B. T. Rich Hattie Renfro J. M. Walker J. M. Johnson Laurence Hamrick Edwin Shepard Jr

Miss Menefee Weds In Informal Austin Ceremony

Doris El Dora Menefee daughter of Mr and Mrs L Menefee married Mr Bayer in the First Church in Austin with only close relatives present. The couple planned a brief wedding trip and will reside in Austin where Bayer has business ties and the bride studied in Austin schools.

Doris el Dora Menefee

Mrs Stephens Speaks on Asia Mission at WMS Meet

Mrs W Gerald Stephens led a Baptist WMS program on One Saviour for Asia and The Islands of The Sea at a Bastrop church meeting. Assisting were Mesdames Price Barnett Jones Grimes Jerrell Eskew Richmond and Jenkins.

Bonnie Grimes A. L. Miller W. R. Price S. L. Brannon Vesta Jones Thomas Fisher H. L. Perkins W. E. Lutz R. D. Jones Gerald Stephens C. A. Barnett Buddy Jerrell C. G. Goddard Vernon Eskew R. M. Wiley G. R. Richmond Fannie Lockett C. W. Eskew Willie Schilling Hartford Jenkins R. A. Brooks T. M. Ward A. L. Brooks

Georgetown Women’s League hosts meeting and refreshments

Georgetown November 15 Mrs. McLaughlin hosted the Georgetown Business Women’s League gathering with assistances from Mrs. Madge Treuthardt and Miss Elizabeth Thomas. Chrysanthemums adorned the home while numerous members and guests enjoyed refreshments.

Georgetown McLaughlin Business Women’s League Madge Treuthardt Elizabeth Thomas Marie Melburn Kelly Friedrich Peggy Gilleland Cora Dickson Margarite Hardy Myrtle Farris Victor Lindell Mary Adams Sid Cluck Bess Couch Florence Eanes

Pearlie Jerrell Presents Beauty and Hope Program

Miss Pearlie Jerrell presented a Beauty and Hope program at a Bastrop Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting. Mrs. Fred Wright and Carl Spooner aided. Spooner, group president, directed the business session. Attendees included Guy Thorn, Vivian Wilson, Wayne Barnhill, Billie Griffin, Beth Griffin and Mrs. Fred Wright.

Bastrop Pearlie Jerrell Methodist Youth Fellowship Fred Wright Carl Spooner Spooner Guy Thorn Vivian Wilson Wayne Barnhill Billie Griffin Beth Griffin

FB&PW District Conference Arrangements Announced in Temple

The FB and PW district conference convenes in Temple November 2021 with Miss Thelma Gentry of Austin directing arrangements. Hostesses include Temple and Belton clubs led by Mrs A J Sewell. program features workshops, speeches by city officials, and a Charley Ward luncheon with music from Mary Hardin Baylor Trio.

Temple Thelma Gentry Austin Charley Ward el Campo State Federation Belton Bryan Cameron LaGrange New Braunfels A. J. Sewell Belton Fb&pw Agnes Brennan Kyle Hotel Kyle Federated Club House W. Nathan Roberson J. E. Johnson City Federation of Women’s Clubs Dan Perry Margaret Maston J. F. Box G. V. Brindley John Hobbs Opal Clifton Gertrude Dryman Myrtle Hinton Ruby B. Gilbert Lucille Schulz Ruth Mudgett Marifrancis Ellison Madie B. Smith Ida Mae Hunt Harry L. Weinblatt Myrtle Tanner Minnie L. Maffet Ward Curtis Watters Mary Hardin-Baylor College Miss Gentry Gloria Haase

Taft Bill Topic at Giddings Study Club

Miss Bess Black, principal of Giddings High School, spoke at Monroe's Cafe on the Taft Federal Aid Bill for Elementary and Secondary Education. She noted Senate passage and favorable House subcommittee report but no action in the House. The Lee County Teachers Association recently backed teacher betterment and lower voting age.

Giddings Bess Black Giddings High School Giddings Study Club Monroe Miss Black Senate House Black Lee County Teachers Association Abbie Rolsins Mesdames Will Pieratt Emmett Hannes

A N Smiths Observe 50th Wedding Day

The Rev and Mrs A N Smith observed their golden wedding anniversary with open house from 2 to 5 pm in Lampasas. Rev Smith, a longtime Baptist minister, earlier led Adamsville Baptist Church journeys and is the son of early county settlers. Mrs Smith, Lula Lancaster, is the daughter of late Lancaster family. Their children and grandchildren attended from San Angelo Karnes City and Dublin, with relatives from Lampasas Adamsville and Unity visiting.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beta Sig Ewdberry Ette Gustafson Granger Oes Mrs. Horton Polly Weaver T. l, Williams Lh. Williams Areng Faculty Wives Social Club M. L. Begeman Meadowbrook Austin Art League Readers Guild O. B. Douglas West 22Nd University Baptist Church Woman's Benefit Association University Ladies Intermediate Club O. P. Breland West 29Th Frances Willard WCTU First Baptist Church Austin Branch AAUW Georgia Tea Room John B. Winn PTA J. W. Irons East Avenue San Gabriel Woman's Auxiliary Travis County Medical Society Hitchin’ Post Homer Garrison McCallum Drive Ywca Board of Directors YWCA Colonial Dames NICS Austin American’s Society Woman’s News Austin, Texas Mrs. Sharborough P-Ta Council Mrs. Copeland Nu Phi Mu Fletcher Miss Menefee Mrs. Stephens St.joseph Castoria Fb&pw Taft Bill A. N. Smiths Lionel Electric Trains Holgate and Playskool Educational Toys Schaffer’s Os Card Center Agress Meuier Vicks Vicks Vapor
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