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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1948

Page

7

Woman's Club Bridges Tea Hosts Prizes and Style

The Austin Woman's Club held a Friday bridge tea with ways and means and social committees presiding. Prizes included a cream and sugar set to Mrs. L. R. Sanford and high score to Mrs. Albert Caster who received a Cook Book. a low score vase to Mrs. D. Ter. grand slam prize another Cook Book to Mrs. Gertrude Stolley. Mrs. Van C. Kelly led the tea service, with roses, dahlias, and a punch bowl arranged by Mrs. Philip Overton. About 100 guests were served by a committee including Mesdames Sterling Fulmore, Lloyd Davidson, Roger Busfield, W. B. Ramson, Van C. Kelly, W. E. McCaleb Sr., Claude Hill and Henderson Coquat.

L. R. Sanford Albert Caster D. Ter Gertrude Stolley van C. Kelly Philip Overton Mesdames Sterling Fulmore Lloyd Davidson Roger Busfield W. B. Ramson W. E. McCaleb Sr Claude Hill Henderson Coquat

Mrs Johnson Celebrated With 65th Birthday Dinner

Mrs C B Johnson was honored on her 65th birthday with a buffet supper hosted by her daughters Mrs Clifford Stohl and Mrs Rufus Lee Jr at Mrs Lee s home. Fall flowers and a Halloween motif filled the decorations as eight children and 12 grandchildren joined guests including James Sellstrom Carl Johnson Clarence Johnson Earl Johnson L Sandberg Clifford Stohl Curtis Johnson and Rufus Lee Jr. Also present were Carlene Donna Gail Sharon Johnson Christine Stohl Charlotte Johnson Cheryl Kay Lee Kenneth Sellstrom Charles Ray Lind Bernie Sandberg and Carl Johnson Jr.

C. B. Johnson Clifford Stohl Rufus Lee Jr Carlene Johnson Donna Gail Johnson Sharon Johnson Christine Stohl Charlotte Johnson Cheryl Kay Lee Kenneth Sellstrom Charles Ray Lind Bernie Sandberg Carl Johnson Jr

Georgetown Church Club Plans Drive

Georgetown Oct 18 Mrs Frances D Jordan begins a new term as president of the Young Ladies Art Club at St John s Methodist Church. She was re elected to lead the club with Bertha Forsvall as vice president Edwina Adams as secretary and Albertha Johnson as treasurer. The group plans to join World Community Day on Nov 5 and to start a towel packing drive for teens next week.

Georgetown Spl Frances D. Jordan Young Ladies Art Club St. John’s Methodist Church Bertha Forsvall Edwina Adams Albertha Johnson

Widow's Club Organized in Taylor

In Taylor on Thursday charter members formed the Widows’ Club with a turkey supper at the home of Mrs. J. A. Walker. Mrs. D. M. Sloan Sr was elected first president and Mrs. M. L. Massey secretary. Charter members include Mesdames Walker Sloan Lawhon Jordan Turner Zorns Campbell Bozarth Massey Stephens and Arthur Ake.

Taylor Widows’ Club J. A. Walker D. M. Sloan Sr M. L. Massey Mesdames Nena Lawhon Alice Jordan

Flower Arrangements Highlight Violet Crown Garden Club

Mrs. George Plummer spoke on flower arrangements at the Violet Crown Garden Club meeting, Group Two, held Thursday at Mrs. Clyde Rudasill’s home. Chairman Mrs. George Seljers opened the session as 38 members and guests attended and several floral displays were shown.

George Plummer Violet Crown Garden Club Clyde Rudasill George Seljers

Altrusans Hear Mrs Horton Smith on Family Relations

Mrs Horton Wayne Smith will speak to the Austin Altrusa Club on Family Relations Courts at the regular dinner meeting at 6 30 p m in the Austin Hotel.

Horton Wayne Smith Austin Altrusa Club Austin Otel

Mrs Kennon Bride Feted At Shower In Thrall Thrall

Mrs Glenn Kennon of Austin, formerly Laveta Brymer of Thrall, was honored with a Friday shower at Mrs W G Carlson home. Co hosts included Mesdames Carlson Frase Scott Bounds and Ribbeck. Prizes went to Mrs Rufus Bounds and a second place tie between Mesdames Murray Lewis and J A Gosset. A long list of guests attended the event.

Thrall Glenn Kennon Austin Laveta Faye Brymer W. G. Carlson Mesdames Carlson Victor Frase Dewey Scott Rufus Bounds A. Ribbeck Mesdames Murray Lewis J. A. Gosset

Hadassah Austin Chapter Hosts Sukkoth Tea

New Hadassah members in the Austin Chapter are invited as special guests to a Sukkoth afternoon tea on Wednesday at 3 p m at 1106 Claire Avenue. Mrs. Ellis Frieden will preside. chapter president Mrs. Elcona H Saulson and Mesdames Jimmy Kopel and Sidney Meyers will greet guests. A membership skit by Mesdames Bernard Laves and Julian Lerner will be presented.

Austin Hadassah Sally Berler Claire Avenue Ellis Frieden Elcona H. Saulson Jimmy Kopel Sidney Meyers Mesdames Benard Laves Julian Lerner

Williamson P TA Council Hosts Instructional School

In Taylor on Thursday Mrs. George H Haase of Temple led a school of instruction at the Williamson County P TA Council meeting. Guest officers and members from across the county attended as Mrs Haase outlined duties for each office and answered questions. Mrs Frank Brezik of Taylor presided with greetings from Mrs G E Brieger of the Junior-Senior Council.

Taylor Spl George H. Haase Temple Williamson County P-Ta Council Haase Frank Brezik G. E. Brieger

Flower arrangements at UT NAUD meeting

Mrs. L. E. Belding will discuss home flower arranging at the University of Texas Chapter NAUD monthly meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Gregg House 209 West 27th hosts the session with vase demonstrations and seven basic arrangement types for any container or room. The meeting welcomes women students and wives of students.

L. E. Belding University of Texas The NAUD Gregg House West 27Th

Mrs Parker Hosts 42 Club Halloween Gathering

Liberty Hill October 18 Mrs L M Parker entertained the 42 Club with Halloween decorations and score cards. Attendees included Mesdames Bowman Bryson Barrington McFarland McMahan Peel McCullum Wade Ford Perry Jamison Purser Locke Hickman Kauffman Hickman and others.

Liberty Hill L. M. Parker W. C. Bowman W. Bryson W. D. Barrington L. T. McFarland J. T. McMahan E. L. Peel E. W. McCullum R. Wade P. S. Ford Charles Perry J. A. Jamison

Benefit Supper Hosted by Manchaca WSCS

The Manchaca Methodist WSCS served a chicken supper in the school auditorium on Friday night. The proceeds totaled 101 dollars to fund interior improvements at the church.

Manchaca WSCS

Mrs Mayfield Honored With Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs Jackie D Mayfield was honored with a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs Earl L Caldwell. Co hosts were Mesdames C O Boone W A Walser W R Ramsey Charles Bowman and J A Sandberg. A pink and green color scheme was used. Guest register by Miss Dorothy Nieast. Refreshments served by Misses Margaret Boone Betty Hoker and Mary Ann Boone to about 63 guests.

Jackie D. Mayfield Earl L. Caldwell C. O. Boone W. A. Walser W. R. Ramsey Charles Bowman J. A. Sandberg Arilynerchant Dorothy Neiast Margaret Boone Betty Hoker Mary Ann Boone

250 AHS Exes Join University Austin Club

Two hundred fifty Austin High School alumni have joined the Austin Club at the University of Texas as announced by Betty Ann Theobalt membership chairman. Those not contacted may call Theobalt or Susie McBride for information.

Austin Austin Club University of Texas Betty Ann Theobalt Miss Theobalt Susie McBride

Campis Family Plans Winter Stay Here

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campi of Westchester, New York, arrived to spend the winter with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Campi, at 1116 West Sixth Street.

Charles Campi Westchester, N. Y Raymond C. Campi West Sixth Street

Rosedale PTA Pre School Group Meeting

The Rosedale PTA Pre School Group will meet with Mrs. G. H. Bennett at 4712 Sinclair on Wednesday at 9 30 a m.

Rosedale Rosedale Pta G. H. Bennett Sinclair

Jewish Book Club Sets First Study Book for Fall

The Jewish Book of the Month Club will study Creative Judaism by Ira Isaac Stein as its first book this fall. The kickoff meeting is Thursday at 7 45 p.m. in the Agudas Achim vestry room with Rabbi Benson Skoff conducting. The session marks one of several adult studies planned at Agudas Achim this year.

Ira Issacstein Agudas Achim Benson Skoff

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