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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1949

Page

8

San Antonio Delegation Reviews Austin Home and Family Life Program

A San Antonio group of public school officials visited Austin to view the home and family life program. They toured Pease School clothing class Go valle, a Latin-American home redecorating project, Zavalla home making for older youth, and Anderson High School homemaking remodels.

San Antonio Austin L. W. Fox C. E. Trantz Mesdames Lucille Martin Annie Laxton Agnes Wheelan Annie Brice Inez Anderson Pease School Govalle

Dr Tim Discusses UN Reform At Green Pastures Lunch

Dr. Charles A. Timm of the University of Texas addressed the International Relations Group AAUW at Green Pastures, outlining the need for new UN agencies to handle emergencies and improve efficiency. He described desirable and undesirable UN phases, introduced by Mrs. Leo G. Blackstock, with about 75 members and guests in attendance.

Charles A. Timm University of Texas United Nations AAUW Green Pastures Timm Leo G. Blackstock

Barbara Kunze Celebrates Birthday With Family Party

Barbara Elaine Kunze was honored on her third birthday at a party hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie G. Kunze at 2509 Rio Grande. Rainbow decorations and a cake baked by her mother highlighted the celebration with favors given to Eva Kaye Carla Vee Feuerbacher Sharyn Rose McKean Henry and Robert Ludwig James and Robert Schmidt and Paul Kunze. Additional attendees included Mesdames Carl Feuerbacher John McKean R. E. Ludwig Robert Schmidt Walter Kunze and C. E. Sodo with Milton Reinhardt and S. Eves.

Barbara Elaine Kunze Leslie G. Kunze Rio Grande Eva Kaye Carla Vee Feuerbacher Sharyn Rose McKean Henry Robert Ludwig James Robert Schmidt Paul Kunze Carl Feuerbacher John McKean R. E. Ludwig Walter Kunze C. E. Sodo Milton Reinhardt S. Eves

Pugh Couple Name Daughter Norma Lynn

Mr and Mrs Robert Lynn Pugh 2410 Jarratt announce the birth of their daughter Norma Lynn born Thursday at Seton Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Norman Lawson Austin and Mr and Mrs L A Pugh Corsicana.

Norma Lynn Robert Lynn Pugh Jarratt Seton Hospital Norman Lawson Austin L. A. Pugh Corsicana

University Club Hosts Reception for New Members

The University Club will entertain with a reception at 8 p m Friday at 2304 San Antonio to honor new members. Club president T A Rousse leads the receiving line with many council members and their wives assisting, including Huron Black Byron Short J J Jones and Thurlow B Weed. The guest list includes C F Arrowood J W Baldwin Rev Gray M Blandy C E Castaneda S E Clabaugh H S Coleman P G Crawford and others.

University Club San Antonio House Committee Messrs Mesdames Hall Bybee G. Harris Brush M. L. Begeman William Parker Martin Todaro T. A. Rousse Mesdames Huron Black A. P. Brogan H. P. Bybee J. C. Dolley J. J. Jones Lem Scarbrough Byron Short Charles Sparenberg Thurlow B. Weed G. E. Williams Martin Hodare C. F. Arrowood J. W. Baldwin Gray M. Blandy C. E. Castaneda S. E. Clabaugh H. S. Coleman P. G. Crawford H. G. Damon R. K. DeFord H. A. Eckel D. L. Geyer Bob Gordon T. N. Hatfield C. H. Holzworth C. W. Horton R. M. Hutchinson Lyle Kendall

Oma Jane Glaspy and Glen Price Wed in Bertram Ill

The marriage of Oma Jane Glaspy to Glen Price was announced by her parents. Nuptials were read October 1 in the Bryker Woods Church of Christ study by H. E. Speck Jr. The bride, a Bertram High School graduate, works as a stenographer at Austin State Hospital. The groom, Briggs High School graduate, is employed at N. M. Jackson Service Station. They reside at 1009 West 33rd.

Oma Jane Glaspy Glen Price C. A. Price Briggs John Glaspy Bertram H. E. Speck Jr Bryker Woods Bertram High School Austin State Hospital Briggs High School N. M. Jackson West 33Rd

Johnny Albert Initiated by Sigma Chi Fraternity

Johnny Albert, son of Mr and Mrs I A Albert of Austin, was initiated into the Alpha Nu Chapter of Sigma Chi. A banquet followed in the Stephen F Austin Hotel Mural Room with Sam C Bullock, national president of Sigma Chi, as guest speaker.

Alpha Nu Sigma Chi Johnny Albert I. A. Albert Austin TFWC Stephen F. Austin Sam C. Bullock

Austin High Y Teens Lead Big Year Ahead

The article highlights Austin Highs Y-Teens led by Scottie Gayle Stevenson with sixty members planning social welfare activities. It notes past YWCA conference at Tres Rios, and upcoming events including a glamourous Christmas or New Year formal, governor’s ball invite, and mock legislature in December.

Scottie Joyce Rydberg Joan Rugeley Coleen Sanders YWCA Tres Rios Glenrose Virginia Warren Ann von Rosenberg Lilla Holt Elaine Johnson Barbara Shrout Mary Dodson Rose Hehl Bill Stout Regina Welge Janice Schulle Sarah Enloe Pat Eppright Betty Saxon Marian Johnson YMCA Austin

Govalle P TA Carnival Friday at Govalle School

The Govalle P TA plans a Friday carnival starting at 7 pm with supper in the cafeteria and floor shows at 7 8 and 9 pm. Booths and food sales will be part of the event and all students sell tickets for prizes for top sellers.

Govalle P-Ta Joe Lightsey Carnival

Sixteen Austin Co-Eds Join UT Sports Association Groups

Sixteen Austin women students named new members of the University of Texas Sports Association UTSA, including archery Bow and Arrow Miss Jo Ann Crow. tennis Racket Miss Eleanor Harris Miss Margaret Hudson and Miss Mildred Marasovich. bowling Strike and Spare Miss Catherine Dearing and Miss Elayne Stein. tumbling Turtle Miss Beverly Kirkland Miss Rhoda McKnight Miss Mary Ann Valdes. swimming Turtle Miss Courtenay Corwin Miss Nancy Gettys Miss Marie Haenel Miss Martha Long. and Miss Ida Reed Miss Cynthia Sandahl Miss May Wilke at listed addresses.

Jo Ann Crow Speedway Bow and Arrow Racket Eleanor Elizabeth Harris Niles Road Margaret Anne Hudson West 38Th Mildred Mae Marasovich Indian Trail Catherine Joan Dearing Montview Elayne Stein Bryker Drive Strike and Spare Turle Beverly Jean Kirkland Academy Drive Rhoda Lee McKnight West 22Nd Mary Ann Valdes Fredericksburg Road Turtle Courtenay Toni) Corwin Texas Nancy Lee Gettys Meriden Marie Haenel East Martha Teeka) Long West Ida Clare Reed Watchill Cynthia Lou Sandahl Gaston Avenue May Lou Wilke Quarry Road

Local Meetings and Activities Schedule for Wednesday

Community groups list events in Austin including Gamma Phi Beta at Munic ial Building 7 45 p m Bridge Group at UT NAUD Campus Cafeteria 504 West 24th Hyde Park Reading Club 3 30 p m Austin Art League 3201 West Avenue 3 30 p m Prayer Circle WCTU 711 West 23rd Street 3 5 30 p m Law Wives Club 2224 Parkway 7 30 p m Austin Section NCJW Austin Woman's Club luncheon 12 noon meeting 1 30 p m Austin Kindergarten Mothers Club 110 Laurel Lane 9 30 a m Texas Fine Arts Association Canasta Laguna Gloria 9 30 a m 2 p m 8 p m Glamorizing Grandpa Violet Crown Garden Club and Civic Theater show Hogg Auditorium 2 30 p m 8 15 p m Govalle Pre School PTA Perry Lane 9 30 a m Chapter BQ PEO 2407 Jarratt Avenue 9 30 a m Austin Assembly No Five Rainbow for Girls initiation Masonic Temple 311 West Seventh 7 p m

University of Texas Naud West 24Th Grandpa Hogg Auditorium Govalle J. W. Dement Perry Lane

Rainbow Girls State Initiation Wednesday

Martha Jean Hunnicutt worthy advisor of Austin Assembly No Five announces an initiation meeting for Rainbow Girls State at 7 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple 311 West Seventh. Betty Williams Grace Davidson and Paul Jean Peiser will be initiated. Refreshments will be served. Masons and OES members may attend.

Martha Jean Hunnicutt Austin Assembly No. Five Order of the Rainbow For Girls Masonic Temple West Seventh Betty Williams Grace Davidson Paul Jean Peiser OES

Arthur Sampley Poem Read At Poetry Society Meeting

The Austin Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas heard Dr. Robert A. Law read Arthur Sampley’s Furrow With Blackbirds as featured poem from The South west Review. Contests honored Frances Alexander and J H Baugh with multiple prizes at the October session hosted by Mrs. Louis Reuter.

Arthur Sampley Southwest Review Robert A. Law Austin Poetry Society of Texas Louis Reuter Rosedale Terrace Frances Alexander Miss Alexander J. L. Valentine J. H. Baugh Floyd Dunaway Lillian Wester Ruth Lowe J. H. Sanford Erma Gill T. G. Steffan Helen Hunnicutt Georgia B. Lucas

Mrs. McFarland Heads UJH Club

Officers of the University Junior High Band Mothers were elected in the school lunchroom with Mrs. J. D. McFarland as president and Mrs. J. D. Wilson as vice president. The group outlined plans for activities, a Christmas party, spring picnic, and publicity for the coming year.

Mrs. McFarland University Junior High J. D. McFarland J. D. Wilson E. W. Steinbring Tom Garner J. W. Irons Clarence McCullough Norman Cunningham T. S. Hodges Frank Kenecny W. S. Lott Frank Trekil Gladys Hudnall J. R. Johnson E. M. Harrison M. W. Cole Jack Menn Curtis Beaty Alma E. Johnson C. Dick Cooper B. O. White McFarland

Miss Wilmont Discusses Fine China With UT NAUD Group

Miss Jennie Wilmont of the University of Texas Home Economics Department will speak on fine china at a Fashion Group meeting of the UT Chapter NAUD. The session begins at 7 30 p m Friday in Texas Union 401 with hostesses Mrs Balas Mrs Lane and Mrs McDonald assisting.

Jennie Wilmont University of Texas Home Economics Department NAUD Texas Union 401 Mesdames L. J. Balas George R. Lane Forrest McDonald

Chi Omega Mothers Meet Friday at Chapter House

Chi Omega Mothers Club will convene Friday at 2 30 p m in the chapter house. Hostesses will be Mesdames M W Brooks Malcolm Reed Jr F J Cochran and W R Taylor.

Chi Omega Mothers Club Mesdames M. W. Brooks Malcolm Reed Jr F. J. Cochran W. R. Taylor

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