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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1950
Page
6
University Junior High School P-TA opens the year with a back to school night at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Principal Herbert LaGrone speaks. Superintendent Irby Carruth attends as guest. PTA president Mrs. J. V. Irons notes the 9 p.m. end time. Children accompany parents for tours and activities, with nursery and story-telling by UT students available.
A home care tip notes that steel wool moistened with turpentine can remove stubborn stains from hardwood floors, implying an effective cleaning method for tough marks and blemishes.
In Lockhart on October 8 at Lytton Springs Methodist Church Miss Nelda Gomillion daughter of Mrs Alton Gomillion and Thomas Edward Dannelly son of Mrs Claudine Dannelly were married in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev J C Jones The altar featured gladioli roses palms and ferns The couple will reside in San Marcos where both attend Southwest Texas State College The bride wore a grey checked suit and carried a white prayer book The bridal party included Miss Patricia McCall as bridesmaid and Edward Schulz as best man A reception followed at the bride’s home with a three tier cake and light refreshments.
Elgin Oct 23 The Kum-Join-Us Sunday School Class of Central Christian Church was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Run. During the business session president Mrs Rena Adams elected Mrs Frank Lane secretary to fill a vacancy. Mrs Leslie Bradshaw named treasurer and Mrs T O Hill chaired the flower committee. Refreshments served to listed members and guests.
Miss Elva Bunte married Corporal Victor C. Bohot of El Paso in a double ring ceremony October nine at the Amador Hotel Las Cruces New Mexico. Rev Paul F Stuedler officiated. Mrs Bohot is daughter of Mrs Ed Bunte of La Grange. Attendants were Corporal and Mrs C J Smith of El Paso. The couple will reside at 1007 North El Paso El Paso while he is stationed at Fort Bliss.
A simple tip uses a raw apple piece tucked in a jar of brown sugar to prevent drying out and clumping in warm weather, and the same trick helps revive dried-out cookies by restoring moisture and softness.
In Gonzales on Saturday night Miss Frances Dilworth married Joseph Blackstone Dilworth Jr. of Tilden at First Baptist Church in a candlelight ceremony. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blackstone Dilworth. reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple plans to live on their ranch near Mathis after a wedding trip to New Orleans.
Ezra Rachlin, director of the Austin Symphony, told Branch Nine of the National Association of Postal Supervisors and Ladies Auxiliary that music is the universal language and that symphonies bring better music to Austin. He emphasized the orchestra belongs to the people, with a Halloween themed dinner at Hitchin Post and remarks by Postmaster Robert L. Phinney.
Austin Y Teen Texans form under Mrs. Peggy Mitchell at the School for the Deaf with Patricia Hill of Houston as president and officers Vanita Floerke Juanita Easley and Mary Ann Pekar. They plan a sign language service November 7 and a Bastrop retreat November 11. Fulmore and University Junior High groups also organize with named officers and an upcoming plan.
Mrs. E. C. Walker was installed as president of Cedar Grove Three Woodmen Circle at IOOF Hall. New officers include Miss Martha Duesterhoeft and Mrs. Elma Hamilton as vice presidents, with officers for chaplain secretary banker attendant auditor captain and musician. Proceeds from a forthcoming bazaar support the Woodmen Circle Home at Sherman for aged women and orphans. Mrs Krebs urged district meeting attendance in Waco next month.
Elgin news notes a P T A program on Standards of Teen Agers at the grammar school auditorium. Rev Kenneth Sellers and Rev Jack Harrison led talks, with musical selections and social hour hosted by fifth grade class mothers. A Halloween Frolic at the high school and a Father’s Night for Navy personnel were announced.
Kerrville October 23 Mrs Moritz Holekamp elected president of the Turtle Creek home demonstration club for the coming year. Eddie Schmidt named vice president James Spicer III secretary treasurer Milton Alexander council delegate. August Albrecht sponsors a joint 4-H club for Turtle Creek youth. Marie Schmidt named reporter for Kerr County Council of HD clubs.
Bettie June Jennings was elected president of the Manchaca 4-H Girls Club at a meeting at Mrs. J. R. Jones home. Other officers include Pat Jones vice president Barbara Jones secretary treasurer Marsha Jones reporter Joy Neel Joyce Sanford food demonstrators and Pat Jones bedroom demonstrator.
Elgin readers report the American Legion Auxiliary to Henry A. Lundgren Post 295 held a meeting at Charles Fromme's home. Mrs. David Swenson led the business session with a program directed by Mrs. Jack Webb. Guests included Miss Ada Swenson of Shreveport and several local members attended along with many officers and auxiliary members.
Swedish consul Gunnar Dryselius stationed in Houston will speak at the Austin Scandinavian Club banquet at the Driskill Hotel. Colonel S N Ekdahl will serve as chairman for the dinner. Tickets available by calling Edmund Johnson at 6 5049.
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