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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1950

Page

8

Gladys Koether Eugene Mach Exchange Vows in La Grange

Miss Gladys Koether and Eugene Louis Mach were married in Zion Lutheran Church La Grange October 7 with Rev H A Traugott conducting. The bride wore white satin with an illusion veil and carried white carnations with an orchid, attended by Eugelyn Mach. Best man Harvey Rathkamp, witnesses Julius Kurtz and William Bartosch. A reception followed at the bride’s home. couple to reside in La Grange.

H. A. Traugott Ed Koether Schulenburg Eugene S. Mach la Grange Carl Dunk Eugelyn Mach Harvey Rathkamp Victoria Julius Kurtz Paris William Bartosch Floresville Mrs. Mach

Bluing for Black Garments Keeps Darks Like New

Apply a dash of bluing when laundering black garments to preserve their depth and prevent brownish tinges. This simple step helps maintain a fresh, dark appearance in dark fabrics.

Russia and the Cold War discussed by Dr Taborsky

Dr Eduard Taborsky visiting lecturer at the University of Texas spoke to the Altrusa Club in the Austin Hotel on Russia and the Cold War. He argued that indoctrination of children is a major Communist crime and that a series of defeats will sway workers against the regime. Special entertainment featured Ben Houston singing several songs. The meeting supported Altrusa grants for Latin American study programs, totaling about 26 000 since 1945, with leadership by Miss Mamie Lash.

Russia Eduard Taborsky University of Texas Altrusa Club Austin Benes Czechoslovakia Taborsky Ben Houston Anna Wilcox Charles Joe Moore Leah Moncure Betty Paterson Altrusa United States Canada Altrusa International Mamie D. Lash Indianapolis Ind Paterson Madake Nichiyana Yoshi Yoshita Japan Graciela Value Cuba Bridgette Stenzel Glasflora Ortega Isobel Ortega Navarro Chile Dr. Taborsky Houston Mesdames Adolph Koch H. 8. Donnelly Fred T. Anderson J. L. Crawford Jr Lillas Thaxton A. H. Carter Willie Mae McGinnes Lora Lee Pederson Elsie Gomez Mesdames Moore Eleanor Crow Lyons M. Marguerite Stephenson Opal

Woman Prospector Finds Joy in Rocks

SALT LAKE CITY October 23. Josie, lifelong prospector and miner, works near Winnemucca Nevada after recovery from surgery. She first mined at 13, later sold a mine for 5000 dollars. In Creede Colorado she married Lane Pearl, sharing highs and lows for 26 years before his death in 1918 influenza epidemic. She shows ore finds including uranium and wears a necklace of gold nuggets. Proudest of grubstaking and educating many boys and three girls, she keeps camp tents and meals for visitors and offers shelter and home canned foods, saying strangers are friends.

Salt Lake City Josie Winnemucca New Colorado Creede Colo Lane Pearl Nevada

HD Clubs Plan UN Celebration

Lampasas 16 home demonstration clubs plan United Nations Day activities with community programs and flags to be flown. Mrs Will Piper demonstrated making and displaying the United Nations flag for leaders training, assisted by Miss Laura A Tharp. Club presidents include Mrs Will Piper Adamsville Mrs Roy Mayven Atherton Mrs Quince Stone Center Mrs Leroy Whitehead Hadwick Mrs Brice Eddy Friendship Mrs Joe Harrell Keer Mrs Marvin Nesbit Long Cove Mrs Lewis Landers McCreaville Nix Mrs Claiborne Walton Mt View Mrs Sadie Canales Oak Ridge Mrs Wayne Jones Ogles Mrs Byron Hawthorn Pecan Grove Mrs W E Morgan Rumely and Mrs Lewis Walker Unity.

Lampasas Lampasas County Will Piper Adamsville United Nations Laura A. Tharp Will Ogles Byron Hawthorn Pecan Grove W. E. Morgan Rumely Lewis Walker Unity

Meetings Today In Austin Women Groups And Clubs

A schedule of gatherings across Austin includes the Austin Lawyers' Wives Club at Austin Country Club at 10 a.m. and the Austin Business and Professional Women with Georgetown BPW at Sam Bass Cafe in Round Rock at 7 30 p.m. Also listed are meetings of American Legion Auxiliary University Unit 288, the Comptrollers Department Employees Luncheon Club, a Music Group, University Ladies Intermediate Club, Oak Hill Home Demonstration Club, Alpha Xi Delta alumnae buffet, AAUW Conversational Spanish, Austin Woman's Federation, and a Campus and Austin League of Women Voters tea at University Baptist Church student center from 4 to 6 p.m.

Austin Georgetown B&pw Sam Bass Round Rock Austin League of Women Voters University Baptist Church

San Marcos Club Hosts FB&PW District Six Meeting

San Marcos Chapter entertained Federated Business and Professional Women's Club of District Six on October 15 with Alma Lueders hosting, Miss Margaret Boyd presenting San Marcos pupils, a quartet entertaining, and Frances Arnold detailing district activities. The afternoon included a theater visit to AquaRena and a glass-bottom boat ride with attendees from Austin, Bryan, College Station, New Braunfels, Belton, Cameron, San Antonio, La Grange and San Marcos.

San Marcos ANS Federated Business and Professional Women's Club District Six Alma Lueders Margaret Boyd R. R. Rush Rufus Rush Douglas Harris Joe Wilson Lueders Frances

Miss Hanisch Engaged To Sam McBroom Jr

La Grange announces the engagement of Miss Verna Lee Hanisch of Houston to Sam McBroom Jr., son of Mrs. M Murphy of Bertram. The couple plans a November wedding.

Hanisch Sam McBroom Jr LA Grange ANS W. F. Hanisch Erna Lee Hanisch Houston McBroom Jr M. Murphy Bertram

Mary Ann Schmidt Ronald Morris Wed In New Braunfels Nuptials

Mary Ann Schmidt and Ronald E. Morris were married October 15 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church New Braunfels. The ceremony featured a double ring service with bridal party details and a reception at the American Legion home prior to a trip to Chicago. Both families and military backgrounds noted. the bride to reside in New Braunfels.

American Legion Dick Dittmar Isabel Sahm Adeline Timmermann New Braunfels Schmidt Chicago

Modern design shifts from arty to cozy says interior decorator

Miss Edith Kirkland told the Travis Chapter auxiliary that modern design leans toward basic forms and function, using new materials like leather, marble, and plastics while avoiding excessive openness. She urged tasteful decoration, privacy, and to avoid picture windows without a view, sharing examples from her UT faculty background and national work.

Edith Kirkland Travis Texas Society of Professional Engineers Colorado River Authority Lake Austin Kirkland

Playing Hospital Eases Tot's Fears

A Winston-Salem mother and child prepared for a tonsil operation by role playing doctor and patient. Marcia Welsh learned about exams needles and anesthesia before her stay, easing fear and making her confident about the hospital visit. A local specialist notes parental calm and prior explanation reduce anxiety for young patients.

Winston-Salem N.C Marcia Welsh Marcia Warren A. Welsh Mrs. Welsh

No Double Standard For Lingerie Care

NEA Staff Writer argues women neglect washing certain lingerie due to difficulty with ironed or stiffened pieces. Advice covers soaking, lukewarm water, gentle scrubbing with a fingernail brush, brief machine dipping, careful wringing, and two drying methods while avoiding direct sun and heat to preserve elasticity and shape.

NEA

New Product Aids Removal of Polish

A new product combines cotton absorbency with sheet ease. Real cotton fibers are pressed into tissue-thin sheets sold in a matchbook package for compact home storage. Fold a sheet, dampen with remover, press on the nail, then wipe toward the tip to remove polish without smearing.

Eagles Auxiliary Sets Meeting on Wednesday

Officers of Austin Auxiliary 2851 Fraternal Order of Eagles will convene at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Aerie Home 1200 South Congress for a regular meeting.

Eagles Officers of Austin Order of Eagles Aerie South Congress

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gladys Koether Eugene L. Mach ANL Zion Lutheran Church Wo Koether Eugene Louisach Clifton de Groot Anna J. Sandbo J. H. Baugh Ethel Wood Roberdeau A Mason Katherine Wooldridge B. J. Hillen Misses Moncure Lalla Peterson Margaret Watt Cecil Scarborough Nora Carter Mattie Ruth Moore Anita Schultze Jane Sumner Alice Peel Alice Miller Reiss Melinger Austin Lawyers’ Wives Club Austin Country Club American Legion Auxiliary Charles Walker Cherrywood Road Comptrollers Department Durango Room University Ladies Intermediate Club G. H. Sanderson Alameda Drive Oak Hill Max Buans Fredericksburg Road Alpha Xi Delta C. M. Rogers Leonard AAUW Lillian Wester A West 32Nd Austin Woman's Federation TFWC San Marcos Club Fb&pw Mary Ann Schmidt Ronald E. Morris Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Armand Weber Julius Schmidt New Braunfels High School Nowotny Insurance Company James N. Morris Sr Tiskilwa Ill US Air Force Tiskilwa High School Katie Fey Peggy Jo Schmidt Jolyn Hassmann San Antonio Robert Ewald Marion Chester Bueche Glenn Morris Tiskilwa, Ill Kenneth Rheinlander New York London LCRA Walter Seaholm H. K. Rigsbee Mrs. Seaholm Mesdames S. D. Breeding W. M. Brydon Farland C. Bundy A. H. Christian Joe G. Gilbreath J. R. Graves J. F. Cary P S. Bailey Lewis Pennock M. V. Greer Noble E. Larson William Darley S. C. McIntosh R. 5. Guinn Hudson Matlock Charles J. Schneider J. Neils Thompson Arthur L. Nelson Blanco R. W. Shafer P. C. Goode George G. Wickline E. J. von Rosenberg S. L. Huff Co. F. Silvas Howard Arno Bernie Trice Wayne Henneberger Albert Eldridge Seth Breeding Robert Apple James H. Burch H. Carr Pritchett James Oliver Banks Charles Hughes G. G. Commons C. S. Matlock Earl G. Odell Harry F. Elbert Homer L. Price Robert E. Byers Henry Harkieroad Thomas A. Dodson E. V. Hassinger John A. Walker H. M. Taylor Jr Albert H. Pollard Frank S. Maddox G. D. Williams Pat W. Clark J. M. Boyer M. D. Burgin Viggo Miller J. C. Smith F. Bundy J W. Ramsey G. E. Schmitt Phil Bauer John J. Ledbetter Max Homeyer K. K. Moore Harry A. Sandberg Jr P. V. Pennybacker Walter E. Seaholm Calcasieu Auditorium Noble Larson Hospital Tot BY Lil Thompson Kelly Stan’ Sonn Norcross Madison Heroe Royal Doulton Royal Worcester Royal Copenhagen Ern Bisque China
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