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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1948

Page

6

Palm Beach Fabric Made From Mohair Wool and Cotton

Experts say the fabric blends mohair-like wool with cotton and animal fiber, and uses a process to prevent shrinking or felting.

Palm Beach

Beta Sig Chapter Announces Approaching Social Events

Zeta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi outlined three upcoming events at a Monday meeting at Mrs. Paul Collier’s home. A fashion show and luncheon is set for Oct. 19 at Hitchin’ Post, a preferential tea for Oct. 24 at Green Pastures, and the semi annual banquet on Nov. 7 at the Country Club.

Zeta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Paul Collier Preston Road Hitchin’ Post Green Pastures Country Club

Govalle P TA Plans Faculty Introductions

Govalle P TA sets Back to School Night as its first regular meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the school. Mrs Henry Schnautz will preside and B W McCarty will introduce the faculty and explain the half day schedule. Pie coffee and soft drinks will be sold in the lunch room with Mrs Joe Lightsey in charge of arrangements. Room mothers for the year are listed by grade and name with committee chairs named.

Govalle P-Ta Henry Schnautz B. W. McCarty Joe Lightsey Mesdame R. D. Moore Lewis Johnson C. J. Oliver E. H. Pounds M. A. Thorpe H. C. Jones Clyde Treadwell Ernie Carroll W. H. Randolph Mack Sutton E. N. Bourkland

Junior League fashion show highlights football season

The Austin American Society pages covered a Hitchin Post style show featuring many junior league outfits. Models showcased Rae Ann Shop dresses Meta's hats Leon's shoes and ensembles from several socialites with emphasis on lace hats color and tailored separates.

Memorial Stadium Hitchin’ Post Rae Ann Meta’s Leon Spencer Scott Tina Leser Scott F. W. Woolsey Stole Archie Parr Jr

Two Girl Scout Leadership Classes Underway in Austin

Reservations remain for a 16 hour scout leader course that began Tuesday at Scout Headquarters. Brownie and Intermediate leaders meet at Grace Methodist Church and other sites with sessions through October including outdoor training at Zilker Park.

Scout Girl Scout Office South Austin Christian Church Nickerson Annie Grace Methodist Howard J. Anderson Verne Bloomquist W. R. Meredith Jr John Nations Frederick Oglebay H. J. Strong H. R. Thompson Bryker Woods Howard T. Cox W. N. Ferguson Eugene Guthrie Jack Healey Gordon E. Mills H. M. Moffett E. Rosner O. B. Williams H. J. Wetegrove Wooldridge Mesdames O. B. Lloyd Jr Porter Travis Jr T. L. Weathers Rosedale

DKG Leaders Attend Regional Meeting in McAllen

Mrs. Lalla M. Odom national founder of Delta Kappa Gamma and Miss Elizabeth Alley Alpha Chapter Austin traveled to McAllen for a regional meeting. Odom spoke at the luncheon and Alley reported on the Milwaukee convention where she served as Alpha Chapter delegate.

Lalla M. Odom Delta Kappa Gamma Elizabeth Alley Alpha Chapter Austin McAllen

Drying Handkerchiefs Hang by Line Center Pinned

A brief note advises drying handkerchiefs by hanging them over a line and pinning the center rather than the corners to prevent sagging and wrinkling.

Coffee Planned By FB&PW Club Thursday

A progressive coffee will be given Thursday at 7 a.m. in the Austin Hotel Coffee Shop by the Federated Business and Professional Women's Club. Coffee will be served to members attending before keeping their business appointments.

Austin Federated Business and Professional Women's Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beta Sig A. C. Miller A. R. Riha Pearce Johnson Mrs. Collier Robert Ragsdale W. H. van der Grift O. C. Miller A. F. Riha Bill Barkley Leslie Pollard M. J. Flahive George Foote Dean Whiffen Michael Attas Gilbert Leifeste E. B. Fuller D. Wheeler Holland Page Jr Kirsch Lunaire Congress Beauty The Austin American’s Society Woman's News George Pendexter Ed Robinson Jr Harriet Graham Mary Jane Davis Joe Thorne Gilbert Joe Lake Jr Betty Brelsford Sally Freeman Charles Root Miss Freeman David Carlson W. T. Clark H. E. Hargis James G. Long Pat Nutty Vernon V. Sisney W. H. Turner Robert E. Lee Paul Lutheran Mesdames F. R. Arnham W. A. Flackmeier Gene Sappington Baker Ed Dusek Roland Helen Rippey Kaderli O. B. Woodhall Metz George O. Callahan Govalle East Austin Samuel Huston College Turkey City Market Marie Antoinette Maria Magic DKG Fb&pw Club Polly Weaver Ub, Williams Thelma Gay West Mary Jane Salvation Army
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