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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1950

Page

9

Creative Crafts Topic at Federation Meeting

The Austin Woman's Federation discussed creative crafts for home decoration and holiday cards led by Mrs. Henry M. Burlage. The luncheon featured world landmarks decor and a one world theme with dolls and replicas. Reports noted district donations for the GFWC Houston convention and ongoing support for Texas Fine Arts. study groups and treasurer reports were presented. 149 members attended.

Austin Woman's Federation Henry M. Burlage Federation Eatkinenan United Navas Mercus Bohn Sam Lichenein Bob Long TFWC San Antonio GFWC George Francisco

Mrs. C. L. Lansing assumes presidency of Builders Class

Home of Mrs. John Ezelle at 3500 Tom Green hosted Saturday installation of University Baptist Builders Class officers. Mrs. Minna Purvis led the ceremony and presented the duties booklet. New president Mrs. C. L. Lansing presided at punch with Mrs. Coltharp. yearbooks by Mrs. Jack Ezelle were handed out.

C. L. Lansing Builders John Ezelle Tom Green University Baptist Builders Minna Purvis Stella Patterson R. L. Coltharp Jack Ezelle Coltharp Dahlias Mesdames Patterson Lan

Chalmers Center Club Elects Teen Officers

The Chalmers Center Club for teenagers elected officers for the new term at the Chalmers Recreation Center. Nancy Johnson leads as president, with Clydene Johnson as vice president, Twanda Shugart as secretary, and Barbara Bethel as treasurer. The Austin Recreation Department sponsors the group organized under Martinez of the recreation staff. A Halloween party is planned for Tuesday at Chalmers Hall.

Chalmers Recreation Center Nancy Johnson Clydene Johnson Twanda Shugart Barbara Bethel Austin Recreation Department Martinez

Foreign Students Honored at LWU Chapters UN Tea

The University Baptist Church Student Center hosted a tea Tuesday honoring foreign students. The event was sponsored by the Campus and Austin chapters of the League of Women Voters, with university and church officers, board members, and committee volunteers from both chapters in attendance.

University Baptist Church Austin League of Women Voters The Austin League Horton W. Smith Jene Schulze Sam Lichenstein

St Elmo Carnival Features Hillbilly Band and Booths

The St Elmo Hallowe en carnival hosted by the PTA offers a hillbilly band at the country store concession Friday at 7 pm. Mesdames Wagoner Griffin Sowell supervise the country store and candy sales while others run booths for magic, fortune telling, popcorn, comic books and refreshments.

St. Elmo Hallowe’en PTA Mesdames Paul Wagoner A. F. Griffin Edsel Sowell Harris Dalrympe Ray Elliott Brownies Cub Scouts B. L. Belk Edgar Montgomery R. E. Hyde A. D. Puryear C. Reed H. J. Spillman Hubert Stewart T. Wilkerson James Owens W. D. Davis

Mrs. W. L. Arnold Heads Blanco Home Demonstration Club

Mrs. W. L. Arnold was elected president of the Blanco Home Demonstration Club at a meeting hosted by Mrs. J. C. Lear. Other officers named include Mrs. R. A. Harvey as vice president and Mrs. Milton Yancey as secretary. The group appointed Mrs. Fred Poenisch as committee chair for the There Shall Be Peace program at the library. The club donated a table and a chair to the library. A candy and cake icing demonstration by Mrs. Vernon Spencer was showcased, with 24 members and three guests present.

P. Tanes Club Vernon Spencer

Take Off Ugly Fat With This Home Recipe

A vintage home remedy promises quick weight loss with four ounces of liquid parcentrate and grapefruit juice to make a pint. Take two tablespoons twice daily, claiming wonderful results without exercise or starvation. Money back guarantee offered if the first bottle fails.

Senior Recreation Program Opens at Hancock Center

The first in a series for adults 50 and over was held Wednesday night at Hancock Recreation Center. The Center at 41st and Red River hosts weekly sessions from 8 to 10 p.m. featuring canasta, bridge, dominoes, pool, dancing and more. Open to any Austin resident, attendees may bring their own tables or join others at the center.

Hancock Recreation Center Austin Recreation Department 41St Red River Austin

Jewish Women's Council to Hear Stuart Long Speaker

The Austin Section of the Council of Jewish Women will host a luncheon at 12 15 p m in the Austin Woman's Club. Local newsman Stuart Long will be featured speaker. Mrs Sanford Bauman Jr president says members may bring guests. A business session follows the luncheon and program.

Austin Council of Jewish Women Austin Woman's Club Stuart Long Sanford Bauman Jr

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