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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1949

Page

7

Meetings Today across Austin clubs and groups

A dense list of Tuesday gatherings in Austin including Austin Art League Group Five Austin Woman's Club Readers Guild AAUW branches university groups and charity societies with locations and start times from morning to evening. Notable venues include the Austin Public Library YWCA Ruh Neb Temple Scottish Rite Temple and various addresses around Wooldridge West 32nd and 44th streets.

Austin Art League Austin Woman's Club Readers Guild A. M. Felts Woodlawn Faculty Wives Paul v. Thompson Wooldridge Drive

Meeting Staged By Settlement Club At J Revell Home

The Settlement Club, a Red Feather Agency group, met at Mrs. Jack Revell’s home with hostesses Mesdames Stanley Finch A W Harris and Paul Fitzgerald. Attendees included honorary members Mesdames E H Perry and Walter Wilcox and many club members from the area.

Jack Revell Settlement Club Red Feather Stanley Finch A. W. Harris Paul Fitzgerald E. H. Perry Walter Wilcox Bob Armstrong Ben Barker Hulon Black J. T. Bowman Dewey Bradford R. W. Byram Fred Catterall W. W. Coates F. D. McCrummen T. G. McElhenney Leslie McKay F. B. McNamara W. F. McNamara R. W. Miller Andy Montgomery Dan Moody Walter Moore Jr W. P. Morgan J. &. Motheral George S. Nalle Tom Nelson T. S. Painter Harry Peterson R. W. Pettway W. F. Perlitz Dalton Richardson Vernon Schuharat Walter Seaheim James Shaw W. R. Smith Jr Bryan Spires Matt Spires John Stayton Coke Stevenson Jr Wright Stubbs Edwin Smith Fisher Tyler H. F. Voss Arthur Watson O. D. Weeks Paul Whitley R. FE. Whitlock E. Williams

Alpha Chi Omega Honors Founders on UT Campus Anniversary

Alpha Chi Omega marked both local and national Founders Day at the University of Texas with a banquet at the Georgian Tearoom. Guests included Mrs. Hugh Lynn Austin and others from Waco Austin San Angelo and special guests. The event featured a silver lyre centerpiece red carnation decor and a fashion style show tracing Alpha Chi Omega through the years.

University of Texas Alpha Phi Chapter Chi Omega Hugh Lynn Austin Helen Moore Waco Sierena Friend Wilma Kilpatrick San Angelo Z. T. Scott Charles Jackson Alpha Chi Omega National Harry H. Power Joan Threadgill Judy Ebeling Harry Power Barbara Cater

Beta Sigma Phi Chapter Meets at Miss Pace’s Home

The Gamma Phi Chapter held a model meeting at Ruby Pace’s residence 706 West 25th. After the business session, Marie Matlock spoke on the history of Beta Sigma Phi and John Grant led a program on happiness through self and environment control. Refreshments followed with members and guests in attendance.

Gamma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Ruby Pace West 25Th Marie Matlock John Grant Mesdames

Episcopal Groups Schedule Sessions

All Saints' Episcopal Church hosts multiple groups this week. St Elizabeth's Guild meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Gregg House to hear Mrs P W Pennybacker and sell church calendars. Daughters of the King meet at Mrs Bagby Atwood 1906 Davis St at 7 p m. York Club holds its Sunday noon sale in Gregg House open to all.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church St. Elizabeth's Guild Gregg House P. W. Pennybacker Women’s Auxiliary San Francisco Pennybacker The Women's Auxiliary Catherine Preston Daughters of the King Bagby Atwood Davis Street Order of St. Vincent York Club

AAUW Luncheon Friday on International Relations Topic

AAUW members may attend the 12 30 p m luncheon at Green Pastures with reservations to Mrs. O B Hewett by Tuesday afternoon. Dr C A Timm will discuss the United Nations after the meal. Mrs Lewis P Speaker led a recent related discussion and guests may be brought.

AAUW Green Pastures O. B. Hewett C. A. Timm United Nations Lewis P. Speaker

University Ladies Intermediate Club Week Schedule

Six meetings listed for the University Ladies Intermediate Club this week. The Tuesday Evening Bridge Group meets at 7 30 p m at 1703 West 44th the home of Mrs Addison Lee. The Afternoon Bridge Group gathers Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Paul Ompson on Wooldridge Drive co hosted by Mrs Neal Alexander. A Wednesday informal party 3 to 5 p m at 801 Park Boulevard honors all members. Book Circle hosts with A L Bennett Addison Lee and W W Patterson in charge of arrangements. Adventures in Eating luncheon Friday 12 30 p m at 1601 West 29th. Final meeting the Square Dance Class Friday 7 30 p m in the Women's Gymnasium.

American History Club A. W. Harris Niles Road Austin Woman's Club Ruh Neb Temple Daughters of the Nile Scottish Rite Temple Ywca Board of Directors YWCA Phi Mu Coffee Carnival John Haden Karen Austin Altrusa Club Nora Carter Preston University Ladies Intermediate Club Addison Lee West 44Th Paul Ompson Wooldridge Drive Neal Alexander D. S. Hughes

Australian Dinner Talk by Oak Hill Students

Stuart Renwick from Australia spoke at a dinner hosted by Oak Hill School sixth and seventh grade students to close a unit on Australia. Students presented map shaped program booklets ash trays and clay Australian animal centerpieces while Mrs. Boyd and guests attended.

Oak Hill Stuart Renwick Australia Co. E. Boyd Renwick J. W. Popham Popham Thomas Beckett Lester Timmerman Max Buans Eskew Roy Grumbles

Ticket Sale Opens For AAUW Plays

Mrs. H. P. Burleigh box office chair announces mailed tickets for AAUW plays. Season tickets are on sale at 2.40 1.89 and 1.20 with reservations urged to return notification cards. To secure season tickets for Cinderella Five Little Peppers and Dick Whittington and His Cat call 8 3620.

H. P. Burleigh AAUW Dick Whittington

Altrusa Club Moves Meeting to Miss Nara Carter Home

The Altrusa Club will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miss Nara Carter's home 1400 Preston instead of with Dr. Cora Martin. Dr. Martin and the information committee will handle the program. Directors dine at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Austin Hotel.

Altrusa Club Nara Carter Preston Cora Martin

FB&PW Members Are Entertained

In celebration of National FB&PW Week members enjoyed a covered dish supper at Mr. and Mrs. Tom Connolly’s home 2116 Roundtree Drive. Mrs. Connolly led activities and Mrs. Winnie Murphy chaired finance as guests and members shared games fortunes were told by Mrs. Marguerite Stephenson.

Tom Connolly Roundtree Drive Connolly Winnie Murphy Liverpool Marguerite Stephenson Mesdames Mamie Perkins Tess McCoy Tessie M. Tynes Sunshine Williams Elsie Lowe Gladys Davis Pauline Northcutt Frances Brentlinger Mesdames Mary Frances Ellison Thelma Outlaw Madia Smith Hester Jessie Turpin

Wednesday Meeting Set By Silver Cross Circle

The Silver Cross Circle of the King's Daughters will meet Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the home of Mrs. R. T Badger at 607 West Seventh.

Silver Cross Silver Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters R. T Badger West Seventh

Mouldens Honored On 50th Wedding Anniversary Here

Mr and Mrs J P Moulden celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at 4312 Avenue B marking fifty years since their Oct 10 1899 marriage. The event drew 167 guests including sons Clarence and John and grandchildren from Austin and San Antonio with family and friends from McKinney Allen Houston Beeville and Waco.

J. P. Moulden Avenue B McKinney Austin Clarence W. Moulden San Antonio John L. Moulden Clarence Pat Moulden Fieldon Berry Moulden J. S. Stockard Menard W. L. Hedgcoxe Allen Houston Beeville Waco

Courtesy Honors Martha Ann Kelly

Miss Martha Ann Kelly bride elect of Marc Brandt was honored at a crystal shower hosted by Mrs. Bill Combs at 1304 Bradwood Road. Autumn flowers decked the house and a lace cloth center stage held a miniature living room scene as guests presented gifts. Attending were many friends and relatives including Mesdames Combs Kelly Wil son and McWhorter and Misses Mayer Kiper Swearingen.

Martha Ann Kelly Marc Brandt Bill Combs Bradwood Road Indiana Texas Jack R. Combs H. E. Kelly W. H. Wilson Terrell Allen Boyd Weide M. L. McWhorter George McKinney Dan Shelton Joe Lindsey Sr R. L. Struhall Jack Shelton Jack Combs Sr Rex Kitchens Wayne Riddell Robert Musselwhite Jr Lewis Reuter Dan Felts Elizabeth Mayer Charlotte Kiper Jenia Swearingen Frances Schneider

Fidelis Class Schedules Talent Supper Thursday

The Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church schedules its annual talent supper for 6:30 p m Thursday at the church. Guest speaker is Dr Carlyle Marney with musical selections. The class continues its tradition of saving a penny daily for other mission works.

Fidelis First Baptist Church Carlyle Marney

Azalea Camellia Study Group notes blooms after January freeze

Azalea and Camellia Study Group of the Violet Crown Garden Club met at Mrs. C. B. Lynn's home to report surviving varieties after the late January freeze. Arajishi and Diakagura blooms appeared in August and September, with High Hat opening in October. Officers and committees are listed. grafting by the Lynns shows good bud development.

Austin Violet Crown Garden Club C. B. Lynn W. Lynn Brown W. B. Wardlow Willie Birge S. W. Bohls Meriden Lane Lynn Garden Lynn Paul Thompson

BSP Group Fetes Rushees at a Dinner Party

Alpha Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted rushees with a Thursday dinner at Span ish Village No 2. Mesdames J C Wright Douglas Johnson Jr Jack Elliott W E Sumner Hiram Elliott Jesse Sanders C A Logan and Misses Virginia Lusk Emily Tomlinson Billie Jane Farr Dorothy Tealy attended. After the meal the group visited ill member Billie Stamnitz and presented her the yellow chrysanthemum centerpiece.

Alpha Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Spanish Village No. 2 Mesdames J. C. Wright Douglas Johnson Jr Jack Elliott W. E. Sumner Hiram Elliott Jesse Sanders C. A. Logan Virginia Lusk Emily Tomlinson Billie Jane Farr Dorothy Tealy Billie Stamnitz Miss Stamnitz

Mrs Wallace to Review The Chain by Wellman

Mrs Wallace will review Wellman's The Chain Tuesday at 3 p.m. as the Tuesday Book Review Club meets at the Austin Woman's Club. Mrs Griffiths will be hostess for the gathering.

Mrs. Wallace Wellman Horace Wallace Book Review Club Austin Woman's Club Harry Griffiths

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J. Revell Home Edward Palmer Darlene Deere Hazel Broderick Emily Flenniken Marjorie Green Jacqueline Harris Joyce Lacey Dorothy Shirley Narcissa White Mrs Betty Ahrens Doris Whittington Dorothy Toungate Hilleen Wolf Ollie Wyatt Juanita Beyan Camille Clay Carolyn Westerholm Arlena Hoagland Charlene Lochti Rotel Aauw Group Ing University Intermediate Club Fb&pw Mouldens Tom Die Hugh Jackson J. O. Donovan George M. Cox John E. Harrison W. Bohls BSP Kéerer Orner the Shop For Your Children Yaring Gabardine Casual Hollywood Congress Che. O Cash Tae Brit Bond Gabardine
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