YWCA Writers Institute begins series of meetings
The first class of the YWCA Writers Institute met Thursday at the Y with C. O. Brown of the University of Texas as instructor. The six week program meets each Thursday and registration runs to Oct 10. Participants include Mesdames India Coffield Martin Kermacy Mable Perryman Jack Moore J C Witt Miss Pat Murphy and Lt. Vincent Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ywca Writers’ Institute
C. O. Brown
University of Texas School of Journalism
Brown
YWCA
Mesdames India _ Coffield
Martin Kermacy
Mable Perryman
Jack Moore
J. C. Witt
Pat Murphy
Vincent Zimmerman
Meetings Today in Austin From Various Groups
Local organizations list upcoming events in Austin including the League of Women Voters open house at the YWCA, Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae gathering at 2607 University Ave, Capital Study Guild with Mrs Kraft, and multiple PTA and club meetings across city venues. Titles include temple sisterhood luncheon and university groups with times ranging 7:30 p m to 12:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin League of Women Voters
YWCA
Brazos
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae
University Avenue
Capital Study Guild
Illiam Kraft
West 37Th
Austin Country Club
Oliver "Eaard Perry
Daughters of 1812
A. S. Trube
Windsor Road
Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood
The
Temple
Austin Business and Professional Women's Club
Pease Pta
AAUW
Wooldridge
University Ladies Intermediate Club
F. Cars Jones
West 29Th
Baker
Green
Avenue D
Universit of Texas Law Wives
San Gabiel
University of Texas
Congress
Beta Sigma Phi
Southwest Texas State Teachers College Reports Record Enrollment
Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos announced a record enrollment of 2,010 students. President J. G. Flowers expressed hope the higher figure would ease the Texas teacher shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Southwest
Texas State Teachers College
J. G. Flowers
Texas
The Austin American's Society Woman's News Note
Society notes from Austin in October 1949 highlight social events and local engagements. Prominent figures attend gatherings, with brief mentions of clubs, committees, and civic activities shaping the city's social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Austin American's Society
Woman's News
Snyder's Smart Shop Fashion Revue Set for Wednesday
Snyder's Smart Shop will host a two show fashion revue on Wednesday at 714 Congress. The event runs 3 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm with free admission and favors for guests. University models Lucy Haskell and others will showcase medium priced women’s wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Smart Shop
Congress
Eugene Pendergraft
Mary Tg Haskell
Betty Bowman
Rosalyn Haney
Beth Ann Wilson
Louise Pape
Sally Berler
Mac Roy Rasor
Pricilla Kern
Helen Uildreth
Madelon Mosier
Baker Pre-School P TA Meeting Planned at Green Home
An organizational meeting for the Baker Pre-School P TA is set for 9 a m Tuesday at Mrs. R A Green 4306 Avenue D. Interested participants should attend or call Mrs G L Bentrup at 4938 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
R. A. Green
Avenue D
Sesaron
G. L. Bentrup
Miss Rice Elected by UT Art Students
Austin girl Mary Florence Rice is named vice president of the University of Texas Art Students Association. Daughter of Mr and Mrs James L Rice of 4209 Marathon she is a sophomore art major at UT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Mary Florence Rice
University of Texas Art Students Association
James L. Rice
Govalle PTA Sets Pre-School Meeting
Govalle P-TA announces an organizational meeting for the pre-school group at 9 30 am Wednesday at Mrs Fred Watts home 1141 Shady Lane Assisting with organizing will be Mrs Raymond Leifte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Watts
Govalle P-Ta
Shady Lane
Raymond Leifeste
UDC Set to Award Military Crosses at State Meeting
Two World War I veterans will receive crosses of military service at the Texas United Daughters of the Confederacy state convention in Austin. H R Wagner of Houston and Dr Alvin L Chapman of Austin will be honored and a posthumous award goes to Mrs G L Huckaby for her son, the late Bill Orson Haskell. The ceremony is Thursday at 8 pm in the Driskill Hotel with pages from Orange and Houston assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Daughters of the Confederacy
H. R. Wagner
Houston
Alvin L. Chapman
Austin
G. L. Huckaby
Bill Orson Haskell
Driskill Hotel
Coke M. Tilley Sr
Orange
Patsy Rudley
San Antonio
Sallie Ringer
Bonnie Gray
Nora Lynn Gurney
Miss Gray
The
Children of the Confederacy
Albert Sidney Johnston
Mesdames Paralee Parrish
Charles Bowman
R. T. Badger
Mildred Alice Webb
Mary Johnson Posey
L. P. McGarity
W. G. Andrewartha
C. W. Foster
J. W. Gardenhire
M. Jones
L. H. Kirk
R. J. Rasor
W. C. Lear
L. C. Banks
Olin Culberson
P. m
State Board
Leascrafters Exhibit Planned at YWCA Office Open House
Members of the YWCA Leascrafters Club will display their photographs Tuesday during an open house at the Austin League of Women Voters office. The event runs 9 a.m. to 12 noon on the third floor of the YWCA Administration Building at 10th and Brazos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ywca Leascrafters Club
Austin League of Women Voters
YWCA
10Th and Brazos
Mrs Buffler To Speak To Law Wives Club Topic
Esther Buffler, children's author, will address the Law Wives Club Tuesday evening on The Law Wife Her Child and His Books. The meeting begins at 7 30 at the TFWC Building 2312 Aly Gabriel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Buffler
Law Wives Club
TFWC
Aly Gabriel
Douglas to Review Missions Book at Woman's Council Meeting
Dr. O B Douglas will discuss Missions at Its Grass Roots by William P Shriver at a Tuesday Woman's Council meeting of University Christian Church. A 10 30 a m general session precedes a 12 noon covered dish luncheon at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Douglas
William P. Shriver
Woman's Council of
University Christian Church
Settlement Club Meets Wednesday at Revell Home
The Settlement Club will meet Wednesday morning at 10 o clock at the home of Mrs. Jack Revell, 2412 Vista Lane. Hostesses include Mrs. Stanley Finch as chairman with Mesdames Paul Fitzgerald and A. W. Harris assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Revell
Vista Lane
Settlement Club
Stanley Finch
Paul Fitzgerald
A. W. Harris
Beautician Board Dinner Meeting Planned in Houston
The executive board of the Texas Association of Accredited Beauty Culturists will hold a dinner meeting at 8 pm Tuesday at La Tapatia Restaurant located at 1509 East Sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas Association of Accredited Beauty Culturists
la Tapatia
East Sixth
Gamma Phi Beta Alums Host Pledge Party Details
Gamma Phi Beta alumnae hosted a dessert party for new pledges with remarks on sorority history by Miss Ann Hill and updates from Northwestern Minnesota and William and Mary members. Miss Claire Williams chaired plans for the Founders Day Dinner on November 11 at the Home Economics Tea House with reservations through Miss Mary Jane Felker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Phi Beta
Ann Hill
George Hauser
Northwestern
R. H. Ruud
Minnesota
William and Mary
McKellar
Donald Spencer
Jack Dailey
Claire Williams
Home Economics
Mary Jane Felker
George Hauser Jr
Roy H. Reynolds Jr
Ben M. Cabell
Jack C. Wilsone Suttle
F. R. Yett
N. M. Goodwin
Missesogee
Claire Wiliams
Nancy Eid
Mrs Dan Penick celebrated 80th birthday at home
Mrs Dan Penick of 3804 Cedar was feted at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Harvey Penick at 115 West 32nd. Family gathered for dinner with her husband five sons their wives and children and two great grandchildren. Out of town guests included Roger Penick and Mary Jane of Houston and Chester Wheeless family from Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Penick
Cedar
Harvey Penick
West 32Nd
Roger Penick
Mary Jane
Houston
Chester Wheeless
Corpus Christi
Pre-School Teachers Plan Year Activities Meeting
Pre-School Teachers' Study Group will convene Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Home Eco Texas reading room to outline plans for club activities for the coming year. Directors of groups serving preschool children are invited to attend and join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home _ Economics
University of Texas
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STSTC
Delivery University
Wichita
R. A. Shivers
Port Arthur
Allan Shivers
Shivers
John Shary
Marialice Sue
Miss Rice
UT Art
UDC
Leascrafters Plan
Mrs. Buffler
Beautician Board
Featurine
Aveer
Pashion
Rk Ant
Weer
S. Lamar
Over- Weaving Co. of
West 12Th St
H.E.B. Grocer
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