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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1948

Page

6

Mrs Horton Smith Praises Juvenile Program Talk

Mrs Horton Smith guest speaker at an Altrusa Club dinner in the Austin Hotel commends Travis County juvenile program as a model for the state. She urges study of juvenile needs for new probation laws, noting economic savings from proper handling of delinquents. Miss Lona Jarrell presided. guests included Mrs M A Jarrell and Miss Ella V Quants.

Horton Smith Horton Wayne Smith Altrusa Club Austin Travis County

Travel Beret Captivates With Smart Tilt and Ribbon

A new beret offers a flattering side tilt and wide grosgrain ribbon at a value price. Available in black brown navy continental green grey coffee kelly red, buyers are promised an attractive look.

Mrs Platt Leads Topic For WSCS Meeting

Granger October meeting of the WSCS at the home of Miss Ella Dusek heard a program on When Jesus Saw the Multitudes led by Mrs J W Platt. Scripture read by Mrs C Foster and prayers led by Mrs J W Platt. A meditation by Mrs D A Bowers, a talk by Mrs A R Watson, and a reading by Miss Ella Dusek followed. A trio sung by Mesdames Teague, J W Platt and J J Jousan closed the program.

Tom Teague J. W. Platt J. J. Jousan Mesdames Hazel Hammoak A. R. Watson J. W. Pratt C. C. Foster R. A. Kay Melvin Dusek Vernod Brundige

Alpha Phi Alums Change Luncheon Time

The Austin Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi will meet for luncheon at 1 p.m. Oct. 31 at Green Pastures instead of 6:30 p.m. dinner. Honor guest is Eva Prendergast, longtime Omega Chapter chaperone. Reservations by Friday with Mrs. Ted R. Alexander.

Austin Alpha Phi Green Pastures Eva Prendergast Omega Chapter Ted R. Alexander

Miss Bohn Honored At Buffet Supper

A buffet supper honoring Miss Bohn was hosted at Mrs. William Bohn’s home 5106 Lower Georgetown Food. Guests included family members and friends from Fredericksburg and local circles, with presents given by Nickie and Barbara Bohn as Mrs Emil Haenel read a presentation.

Bohn William Bohn Lower Georgetown Max Werkenthin Lea Blackwell Emil Haenel Nickie Barbara Bohn Hermann M. Bohn Gretchen Bohn

Girl Scouts Set Program In Lampasas

The Lampasas Girl Scouts will hold a Sunday Scouts Own religious ceremony at 4 p m during the opening meeting of Girl Scout Week. All troops will participate in the gymnasium with plans for a carnival on October 30 as part of the week's activities honoring Juliette Gordon Lowe founder of the Scouts.

Lampasas Girl Scouts of Girl Scout cWeek Juliette Lowe Scouts

Mrs. Luna Is Named Chairman of Church Circle

Mrs. W. L. Luna was named chairman of the Business Women's Circle of the First Baptist Church at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Beatrice Hall. Other officers include Mrs. Willie Wilson assistant chairman Miss Myra Smyre secretary treasurer and several chairmen for Bible mission education stewardship and publicity.

Taylor W. L. Luna First Baptist Church Beatrice Hall Willie Wilson Myra Smyre John Worley Ivan Carlisle W. F. Frisch R. E. Dolan Kenneth Mann Howard Spencer Sylah Simmons

Carol Smith Hosts Third Birthday Party in Lytton Springs

Carol Lee Smith was celebrated at her third birthday party hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith in Lytton Springs on Friday afternoon. Pink and white decorations and a pink and blue corsage complemented the small gathering of guests including Connie Sue Stork Frankie Nell Strawn Sandra Palmer and others.

Lytton Springs Carol Lee Smith Vernon Smith Connie Sue Stork Frankie Nell Strawn Sandra Palmer Shelia Cheaney Linda Herman Jimmie Brewer Darlene Vann Jerry Carley Harold Linda Joyce DuBoise Kay

Silver Tea Closes Activities Of Business Women's Week

A silver tea at the home of Mrs Dolly Maude Harris closed the Austin FB and PW club observance of National Business Women's Week. Proceeds fund the Minnie L Maffett Fellowship for education in medical research. Guests included Austin club officers and members plus FP and PWW club delegates from La Grange Belton Cameron and other towns.

Dolly Maude Harris Austin Fb&pw Club Minnie L. Maffett Texas Viola Crowder Lara M. Yarbrough Nelia Fox E. L. Avery Nora Lee Dearing Dollie E. Felter Virginia Miller Charles J. Moore Joe Atkinson Jr Ella Quante Evangeline E. Lane Opal Clifton David Ellison T. A. Outlaw Christine Shaw Margaret B. Flinn Paul Murchison Mary Lee Browne Mesdames Faye B. Ferris Alta McGibany Gertrude Sullivan Almeta Connolly Estelle Pate Jessie M. Turpin Avon M. Garrett Ae Thelma Gentry Myrtle Ner Austin Club Service Clubs Austin Fp&pw Celeste B. Willman Leona G. Giese Olga Walter Gloria Maas Ollie Snipes Gertrude Dryman Fb&pw la Grange Agnes Brennan Ida Mae Hunt Madie B. Smith Vera Cox Fb&pw Club Belt

Gospel Singers Topic At Lexington Baptist Session

A Lexington Baptist meeting on gospel songs featured B F Parker presenting gospel singers. Miss Rebecca Parker led music, with talks on The Life of Fanny Crosby and B B McKenney. Edward McHugh’s life was highlighted and songs performed by multiple attendees.

Lexington Baptist Lexington Sps B. F. Parker The Baptist Church J. M. Heffington Rebecca Parker C. C. Parker

TFWC Head Will Attend Session Here

A President's Day program by the Woman's City Federation will be held Tuesday at the TFWC Building. Mrs. Vaughn Bailey of Aqua Dulce will be honored, with a 10 am general meeting, 11 am friendship hour, and 12 noon luncheon in the Georgian Tea Room. An X-ray unit will be available for tuberculosis screening for members and guests. Bailey to speak on federated club membership.

Woman's City Federation TFWC Vaughn Bailey Aqua Dulce Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs W. R. Nabours Alden Davis Bailey

Mrs Dickens Speaks To Pierian Club In Lampasas

Mrs Sam Dickens spoke on The Individual's Responsibility at a Pierian Club meeting held at Mrs Ross Jenkins home in Lampasas Oct 20. Rev H V Little from St Mary's Episcopal Church discussed Religion and Prayer in Our Lives.

H. R. Buchanan

Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae to Meet at Chapter House

The Beta Lambda Beta Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega will hold its first meeting of the year at the chapter house Thursday at 7 30 p m. Members from the sorority are invited to attend and reconnect.

Beta Lambda Beta Alpha Chi Omega Sorority

Pre-School P TA hears about love and harmony at home

Drs. Harry and Bernice Moore advised 15 couples at Robert E. Lee Pre-School P-TA to keep a harmonious parenting team, show consistent affection, avoid shouting, and use discipline only as a last resort. The group meets Wednesdays and invites more mothers to join.

Harry and Bernice Moore Robert E. Lee Association Drs. Moore Raymond Leifeste

Odoms Name Daughter Marilyn Ruth

Mr and Mrs Richard Edward Odom announce the birth of their daughter Marilyn Ruth on October 12 at Brackenridge Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Charles A Morse Gatesville and paternal grandparents are R L Odom Jasper.

Richard Edward Odom Marilyn Ruth Brackenridge Hospital Charles A. Morse Gatesville R. L. Odom Jasper

Reunion Held In Lampasas

Mrs. Eura Sneed of Adamsville hosted a family reunion with most children present. Attendees included James Ford and Robert of Lampasas, J B Price of Evant, Orvel Thorp of Kempner, Luke Lee and Archie Sneed of Adamsville, and Georgia Sneed of Fort Worth, plus several relatives and friends from Lampasas and Adamsville.

Lampasas Eura Sneed Adamsville Glenn Myers Twin Falls Idaho James Ford Robert J. B. Price Evant Orvel Thorp Kempner Luke Lee Archie Sneed Georgia Sneed Fort Worth Bennie Wilson Frances Truman Sneed Etta Mitchell Bobby Sue Mitchell C. A. Conley Soveta Conley

Vows Take In Taylor For F A Carradine And Marian Webb

F A Carradine son of Mr and Mrs S E Carradine and Marian Webb of Lufkin wed in Taylor with Rev Stuart Currie officiating. The couple plans a South Texas and Mexico trip and will reside in Dumas where Carradine works for Brown and Root Construction Company.

Taylor F. A. Carradine S. E. Carradine Marian Webb Lufkin Arthur Webb Houston Stuart Currie First Presbyterian Church Carradine South Texas Mexico Dumas Brown and Root Construction Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. H. Williams Austin, Texas Platt WSCS Polly Weaver Textron Girl Scouts Mrs. Luna Carol Smith Austin American’s Society Woman’s News Silver Tea Business Women’s Radio Edward McHugh S. P. Conn James Lewis N. L. Range Messrs I. W. Parker S. P. Peebles S. P Conn A. Urbantke Raymond Lewis Tom Jensen Ascenia Peebles J A. Lewis May Douglass Joan Barge Ethel Dismukes Frank and Joe Parker Mrs. Dickens Pierian Club Alpha Chi Omega Alums Hitchin’ Post Goodfriend Hag Richard Odoms Schaffer’s Paan- Seth Unin Heer Bulova
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