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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1949

Page

7

AAUW Recent Graduates Plan Fall Activities In Austin

The AAUW Recent Graduates Group met at Mrs. J. L. Lowe's home as Mrs. Tom Kemp was elected chair for the year. Officers include Miss Dorothy E. Warren co chair and Mrs. E. L. Cannon secretary treasurer. Committees were formed and plans outlined for the season with Mrs. G. H. Newlove recounting the Texas Division history. Membership info available from Mrs. Roland Moore at 20586.

AAUW J. L. Lowe Austin Association Tom Kemp Dorothy E. Warren E. L. Cannan Eben Moffatt Marian Keller Nadine Symms Jane A. Andrews Mary Luther Frances Jane Gillespie Ellen Forgy G. H. Newlove Texas Division Austin Aauw W. J. Hodge J. B. Clegg Jr W. D. Waters

Girl Scout Troop Opens Nursery Service

Fulmore Senior Girl Scout Troop launches a babysitting service for mothers assisted by two adults. Children aged one to six will be cared for at Congress Avenue Baptist Church location South Congress and East Monroe. Hours 1 to 6 p m. Fee 35 cents per hour. Appointments via Mrs Dana Powell or Mrs J S Jinks.

Fulmore Congress Avenue Baptist Church South Congress East Monroe Dana Powell J. S. Jinks

Prize Awarded To Mrs Melburn For Velveteen Dress

Mrs Felix Melburn received a $10 prize for her two piece cherry velveteen dress entry in the Southwest Sewing Contest. More than 1,600 entries competed in the Dallas sponsored event. Felicia Ann modeled the garment at the Dallas show.

Georgetown Felix Melburn Dallas Felicia Ann

Theater Acts Set For CBS Benefit

The Austin Civic Theater presents acts for a Hallowe en benefit by Travis Chapter No 472 Order of the Eastern Star. The party begins 7 30 p m in the Central Christian arch community room at 12th and Guadalupe with domino 42 games costume prizes and homemade pie coffee. Tickets 50 cents at the door and proceeds aid the chapter’s beneficent activities.

Austin Civic Theater Hallowe'en Travis Order of the Eastern Star Philip Borho James G. Wiley Central Christian Arch 12Th and Guadalupe

Doctor's 4 Step Beauty Routine Promises Fast Skin Benefits

A noted skin doctor introduces a four step home routine using Noxzema Medicated Dream claiming 4 of 5 women achieved softer smoother lovelier skin in two weeks. The plan includes morning and evening cleansing and massaging with Noxzema and a limited time offer on an 85 cent Boudoir jar at 59 cents plus tax.

Dr Marian Davis Discusses Art At Music Club Meet

Dr Marian Davis UT Austin art history talk compared Gothic and Renaissance art before the Wednesday Morning Music Club at the TFWC Building. The session featured musical numbers led by Mesdames Kidd and Wilcox with a large attendance and guests Mrs J R Davis and Miss Margaret Grissom.

Marian Davis University of Texas Roger B. Tyler Jr TFWC Davis Washington University Radcliffe College Rodney J. Kidd Mesdames Kidd Arthur Rhodes R. L. White George Schulz- Behrend E. J. Tucker A. L. Wesenberg Gordon Wilcox Jack Shelby McCloskey Hospital Temple Q. C. Taylor John S. Rudd Federation San Antonio Harwood Stacy Herbert Bohn Voice Mesdames Bohn Kidd Rudd Schulz- Behrend Shelby Taylor Tyler White

St Peter's group schedules annual gift shop sale

The Ladies Aid of St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church set November 2 for its gift shop sale starting at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Nomination, refreshment, booth, and publicity committees were formed with listed members. Hostesses for the meeting were named.

Versatile Stuffed Onion Dish From Mrs Eckols

Mrs. Hugh A. Eckols shares two methods for stuffed onions, parboiled then baked or pressure cooked. Ingredients include sweet onions, soft bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, cheese, and seasonings. Variations add meat or nuts or broiled bacon. dish serves hot or cold.

US Department of Agriculture

Teenagers Honor Mothers at Party in Georgetown

In Georgetown the Tuesday Night Club held a tribute dinner at the First Methodist Church Annex honoring members mothers and friends. Rev. J. W. Morgan delivered the principal speech with a long list of ladies in attendance including Mesdames B. B. Chmetzberg Sam V. Stone G. M. McDaniel J. C. Barnes and many others.

Georgetown First Methodist Church Annex Speaer J. W. Morgan Mesdames B. B. Chmetzberg Sam V. Stone G. M. McDaniel J. C. Barnes John Gillett Marvin Hodges Carl Dunn O. A. Ullrich Horace Henry E. Meyer John N. Ellyson Jr J. C. Berglund Edgar Carlson Emerson Durrenberger Ralph Friend G. Currier F. C. Smith Pat Brady M. L. Williams Raymond Lindell Tom Lundblad J. W. McCoy

Rebecca Beckman Installed as Rainbow Worthy Advisors

Rebecca Beckman was installed as worthy advisor and Grace Klappenbach as worthy associate advisor of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls at a public ceremony in the Methodist Church recreation room. Patricia Stuart served as installing officer, with numerous other officers named including Amy Ruth Nauman, Claudia Martin, Geraldin Dollahue, Analee Martin, Billie Kent, Anna Ruth Wells, Ola Gipson, Joy Lynn Nauman, Charlotte Kroll, Jeanette Odorine, Patricia Stewart, Jo Ann Shelly, Joanne Felps, Jenny Lind Carter, Marlene Collins, and Wanda Baker.

Johnson City Rebecca Beckman Grace Klappenbach Order of the Rainbow Methodist Church Patricia Stuart Amy Ruth Nauman Hope Claudia Martin Charity Geraldin Dollahue Analee Martin Billie Kent Anna Ruth Wells

Auxiliary Installs Mrs Wiederspahn As President

Mrs Joe Wiederspahn was installed as president of the American Legion Auxiliary in Bartlett at a meeting hosted by Mrs Ed Hruska. New officers include Mrs Hruska as vice president Mrs George Fowler second vice president Mrs Ed Adams secretary treasurer Mrs H O Lindeman chaplain Mrs W L Stokes Jr sergeant at arms and Mrs A T Freeman historian. Co hostess was Mrs Stokes with installation led by Mrs Hugh Kinney.

Stokes Hugh Kinney

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Larry Jerry Sharpless R. H. Sharpless Port Arthur Girl Scout Melburn CBS St. Peter’s Group Kfeba Graham The Austin American Woman's Staff Hugh A. Eckols Jersey Rayon Yaring Mrs. Wiederspahn Philippine Wanta
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