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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

7

Bride Honored With Theta Zeta Shower

Mrs. James Nichols the former Evelyn Hall received a miscellaneous shower at Theta Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi. The event at Dorothy Newberrys home featured yellow rosebud corsages for Mrs. Sutherland who moves to Texas City. Committee chairs led by Katharine Eklund and Eleanora Buehring guided program refreshments and attendance.

James Nichols Evelyn Hall Theta Zeta Beta Sigma Phi Dorothy Newberry Robert Sutherland Texas City Katherine Eklund Una Mae Eck la- Nellie Lyckman Jeanette Gustafson Kathleen Eklund Eleanora Bueh Eklund Frank Boyd Bert Montgomery Wilburn Nelson Jane Pharr LaNelle Lyckman Alice Peel Eleanora Buehring Ruby Ott

Shannon's Way review by WSCS Circle in Dallas

The WSCS Circle at First Methodist Church will sponsor a review of A J Cronin's Shannon's Way by Miss Evelyn Oppenheimer of Dallas on October 21 at 3 p m. Circle One of WSCS through Sanger Brothers of Dallas coordinates the event. Tickets cost 75 cents and are available from Mrs Everett Culver or Mrs Lewis Ireland, circle members, or the church office. Mrs Paul Pfiefer chairs the sponsoring circle.

Circle One WSCS Sanger Brothers Dalas Everett Culver Lewis Ireland Paul Pfiefer

Coffee Planned By TFAA Committees

A joint coffee for members of the hostess and decoration committees of the Texas Fine Arts Association is scheduled Friday at 10 a.m. at Laguna Gloria. Hosts include Mrs. George Sellers and Mrs. George Plummer.

Texas Fine Arts Association Laguna Gloria George Sellers George Plummer

Mrs. Hovick Guests From Los Angeles Visit Baltimore Family

Mrs. J B Gambrell and her son Jim Gambrell host Mrs. Jake Hovick and her children Chris and Nick from Los Angeles now in Baltimore. Mr Hovick studies medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Mrs Hovick, formerly Miss Marcia Gambrell, will stay several months.

J. B. Gambrell Jim Gambrell Jake Hovick Chris Nick Los Angeles Calif Baltimore Hovick Johns Hopkins University Marcia Gambrell

Wednesday Morning Music Club Opens With Tribute to Founder

The opening luncheon of the Wednesday Morning Music Club honored founder Mrs. N. M. Wilcox at the Austin Country Club. New president Mrs. Q. C. Taylor presided. plans for the National Federation convention in Dallas and Mexico were discussed, with ballet and choreographic music as the year’s theme.

Mrs. Wilcox W Morning Music Club J. W Joseph N. M. Wilcox Austin Country Club J. W. Lawless E. J. Tucker Orville Wyss Ted Buttrey D. H. Ammons Giladioli Lester Brenizer Carl E. Bock Malcolm Gregory Q. C. Taylor Few Brewster State Federation of Music Clubs National Organization National Federation of Music Clubs Texas Dallas Mexico Brewster Metropolitan Opera Verna Arvey Grace Roberts Taylor Herbert Bohn Mesdames Harvin Heinatz Joseph Castle Victor Cluck Roger Tyler Jr J. E. Callahan Massenet

AAUW Plans 1948-49 Activities and Membership Rules

Mrs Newlove outlines AAUW 1948 49 planning session at Texas Union 3 30 p m inviting women to join. Eligibility requires AAUW approved college degree or 60 credit hours toward a degree at an approved school. Leadership roles and committee members listed with contact for questions.

The Texas Union AAUW Joe F. Lakey

X-Ray Survey Aid Sought by Travis Council of Women

Members of the Travis County Council of Women were asked to support the Austin Travis County X-ray survey. Miss Stella McCullough, executive secretary of the Austin Travis County Tubercular Association, spoke at a Central Christian Church meeting. The survey runs Oct 18 to 30 at 10 city locations.

Travis Council of Women Travis County Council of Women Austin-Travis County Stella McCullough Austin-Travis Council Central Christian Church Miss McCullough Noyes Smith Fred A. Mueller Guy J. Hegman Joe Sassman J. M. Patterson C. E. Carter W. D. Wilson H. E. Becker George R. Felter James C. Keltner Stella McDaniel

Wiener Roast Held by Beta Sigs at Zilker Park

Alpha Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a wiener roast for members and guests at Zilker Park Monday night. Attendees included Mesdames 3 &, Wright, Douglas Johnson, Hiram Elliott, Joe Gartman, W. E. Sumner, Misses Emmy Tomlinson, Helen Gottbholt, Dorothy Porter, and guests Miss Elouise Mercer of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Jack Elliott.

Alpha Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Zilker Park Mesdames 3 Wright Douglas Johnson Hiram Elliott Joe Gartman W. E. Sumner Emmy Tomlinson Helen Gottbholt Dorothy Porter Elouise Mercer Memphis Tenn Jack Elliott

Sharon Louise Webb Born in Panama Zone

First Lieutenant James E. Webb and Mrs. Webb of Albrook Air Base Panama Canal Zone announce the birth of daughter Sharon Louise on September 22 at Clayton General Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leland E. Purnell of Austin. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley L. Webb of Corpus Christi. The couple also have a son, Leland, who is 4 12 years old.

James E. Webb Albrook Air Base Panama Canal Zone Sharon Louise Clayton General Hospital Leland E. Purnell Ideal Retreat Austin Stanley L. Webb Corpus Christi Webb Leland

Ridgetop P T A To Hear Talk On Working Learning and Playing Together

The Ridgetop P T A will meet Thursday at 9 a m to hear Mrs. Virginia Sharborough speak on Working Learning and Playing Together. The session will be at Mrs. Dennis Dement's home 929 East 52nd and is open to all community members.

Ridgetop Virginia Sharborough Dennis Dement East 52Nd

Pan-American Round Table Plans Friday Meeting

A business session for active members will be held Friday at 4 p m at the home of Miss Lillian Wester director 113 A West 32nd.

Pan-American Round Table Lillian Wester A West 32Nd

Wiers Visit With Daughter in Dallas

Dr and Mrs W L Wier returned from a weekend in Dallas where they visited their daughter Mrs James C Sedgwick formerly Miss Kathryn Wier.

Wiers Daughter Dallas W. L. Wier James C. Sedgwick Kathryn Wier

Jean Pafford Honored By Dawn Shelton

Miss Dawn Shelton hosted a personal shower for Miss Jean Pafford bride elect of Bill Gore at her home 806 San Antonio. A musical contest and towel hemming activity were part of the event with numerous guests named. The couple plan an informal ceremony Friday.

Dawn Shelton Jean Pafford Bill Gore Miss Shelton San Antonio Mesdames_ Robert Quast Marlin Griffith Fred Beeman Michael Gillis Evelyn Lewallen Ruth Jarvis Roy Redmond C. E. Pafford L. B. Jennings Fannie Meyerwitz Rosie Martin Ann Shriver Helen McMuhen Gwen Gibson Mary Ann Hamer Betty Jo Murphy Barbara Lewallen Jo Overstreet Dayle Hartkopf Lila Jean Moczygambda Ann Wilson Miss Pafford Mr. Gore

Elroy PTA Benefit Set With Local Talent

A musical entertainment for the Elroy School fundraiser will be held Friday at 8 p m at the school. Shirley Damerau, four, will sing, with acts by the Rosedale Ramblers, Harry Merchant impersonations, and a Lone Star Square Dancers exhibition. Admission 35 cents adults 15 cents children.

Elroy School Shirley Damerau Lawrence Damerau The Rosedale Ramblers Harry Merchant Tom Roberts Jr Lone Star Square

Austin High P-TA Holds First Meeting Back to School Night

Austin High School parents may meet teachers at the P-TA back to school night on October 13 at 7 30 p m in the school. Cloister Miles, president, will preside. Attendees are asked to bring 30 cent membership dues.

Austin High School Cloister Miles

NAUD Plans Open House For University Of Texas Chapter

The NAUD University of Texas chapter invites married women students and wives to an open house in the Junior Ballroom Texas Union Thursday 7 to 9 pm. The group offers bridge book reviews sewing music and drama with meetings on specified Tuesdays. Dues are $1 yearly. active members may transfer between universities. Contact Mrs E C Beach at 74552 for more information.

University of Texas The NAUD Texas Union T. S. Painter Earl Bowler J. W. Ramsey F. P. Helm Dorothy Gebauer E. C. Beach

Art Class Open at YWCA Seeks Students for Saturday Sessions

The YWCA announces vacancies in its Children's Art Class to be held Saturdays at 10 a.m. Miss Ida Nell Williams will teach painting in tempera and clay modeling with a possible linoleum holiday card project. The 11 lesson course costs $6, with registration at the YWCA Saturday or weekdays before then.

The YWCA Ida Nell Williams

Mrs Black Installed as President of Alphenian Class

Mrs G W Black was installed as president of the Alphenian Class of the First Baptist Church Tuesday evening in La Fiesta dining room. Officers named included Mrs A W Smith and others with Mrs Lloyd Scott as ministries head and Mrs Ralph Tippet as financial chairman. Seventeen members attended and gifts were given to retiring president Mrs Lloyd Snider and teacher Mrs John Durham.

G. W. Black First Baptist Church la Fiesta Cecil Peters A. W. Smith Grady Speed C. P. Craig Lloyd Scott C. T. Garrison Wilman Wills W. H. Townsend Ralph Tippet Lloyd Snider John Durham

AOPi Alumnae Plan Election of Officers

Alpha Omicron Pi Alumnae meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in Elizabeth Tarpley home 2001 Hopi Trail to elect new officers and plan the year s program. Mrs A B Swanson secretary asks uncontacted alumnae in the area to attend.

Alpha Omicron Pi Elizabeth Tarpley A. B. Swanson

Mrs Nelson Hosts China Shower for Miss Johnson

Mrs Hilliard Nelson and Miss Rosalie Ryden honor Miss Gladys Johnson at a china shower. Johnson to wed Herman Hermanson in a formal double ring ceremony Saturday. Home adorned with pink green and white decor, centerpiece flowers, candles, and a miniature bride. Numerous guests listed including Mesdames Blomquist Bloom Christianson Fredrickson Guess Gustafson Nelson Ryden and many others with a long list of attendants and friends.

Hilliard Nelson Rosalie Ryden Gladys Johnson Nelson Ome Miss Johnson Herman Hermanson Mesdames Albert Blomquist Conrad Bloom Quinton Christianson Verner Fredrickson Wallace Guess Hartwin Gustafson Allan Johnson Chester Johnson Clarence Johnson Eldon Lind Ewald Lind Henry McCarty

SOS Drive Slated Sunday by Austin Jewish Groups

The Austin Jewish community names Mrs. Louis Laves and Gene Ravel to lead the SOS drive on Oct 10. Volunteers collect canned meats fish fats oils fruits juices milk infant layettes new clothing and used clothing for Save the Children Federation.

Austin Louis Laves Gene Ravel Save the Children Federation SOS Joint Distribution Committee United Jewish Appeal Jewish Brotherhood Laves Eli Fahn

Baylor Club Meeting and Dinner Plans

The Austin Baylor Club nomin ating committee will announce new officers at a dinner Friday at 6 30 p m in First Baptist Church. The meeting marks the first fall gathering and plans for the coming year will be discussed. Former Baylorites in Austin may reserve by contacting Mrs Virginia Moreland or Mrs Mary Boone. Admission is 75 cents.

Austin Baylor Club First Baptist Church

Delafields Visit Houston and Galveston

Dr and Mrs R L Delafield and daughters Marjorie and Bobbye spent the weekend in Houston and Galveston. Marjorie stayed in Houston for a month at the Milton Berry School of Exercise.

R. L. Delafield Marjorie Bobbye Houston Galveston Milton Berry School of Exercise

Mrs. Litten Returns from Six Weeks in California

Mrs. Frank Litten came back last week from a six weeks visit in California. She stayed mainly in Sacramento and Hollywood during the trip.

Frank Litten California Sacramento Hollywood

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Wscs Circle TFAA Jake Hovick Iis Lydia E. Pinkham Kelet-Bela Amos Felts G. P. Darcy J. P. Gibbs Virginia Leberman Claude Williams Evelyn Mosier Foster Kathleen Tyler Emil Heinen Harry Galle New Braunfels J. W. Kerns S. H. Taylor E. H. Schulz Chio L. F. Dial McGhee Newlove H. K. Snell A. H Lakey T. R. Neely D. B. Burns Jim Boswell C. C. Calvert George Crabb F. W. Dunaway Frank L. Field van C. Kelley E. B. Kuehne Addison Lee C. H. Leinbach Stuart M. Long Wayne I. Miller Gordon Mills Melvin Rotsch T. Q. Srygley R. C. Thompson E. W. Titt M. K. Woodward Helen Boysen Helen Johnson S. Kathleen Thompson Mary Catherine Wilcox Beta Sigs Sharon Louise Webb Panama Zone Studer Hhi Ai Elroy Austin High Yaring Mrs. Black Aopi Mrs. Nelson China Dorothy Ramon Wesley Johnson Gus Hermanson C. G. Nelson Jimmy Smelser Regina Shelby Nils Blomquist Carl Richard Paul Rosell Charles Ryden Ray Ryden Wilbur Pearson Edwina Sconci Marvin Sundbeck Hazel Taylor John Thompson Jean Adkins Miriam Almquist Annabell Lorene Anderson Astrid Blomdahl Annette Blomquist Juliet Mildred Ekdahl Hildegarde Ekwall Robbie Fehlis Baylor Club R. L. Delafields Out of Town America Norcross Inc Madison Ave Cologne Wee Mynett Hance Mpphire Yaring’s
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