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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1949

Page

8

Miss Evelyn Taylor Speaker At Moonbeam Tong Meeting

Miss Evelyn Taylor spoke on Christ Is the Answer for a missionary program by Moonbeam Tong Circle of the First Baptist WMA at Miss Nell Scales home. Mrs Roy Mack led the devotional, with further helpers and a social hour after the business session.

Christ Evelyn Taylor Moonbeam Tong First Baptist Wma Nell Scales Miss Taylor Roy Mack Bennie Joe Davis Sue McElroy Irma Ferguson Estelle Jones P. W. Combs Pearl Casbeer Mesdames Roy Mock Edwin Hock Avalon Lanier Lil] Franks Virginia Hudson Wilma Byrd Overton H. Crawford A. D. Griffin H. M. Scales Dan B. Gardner

Cardui still aids many women with monthly distress

Cardui has long been a woman's ally for 67 years and is now backed by laboratory control and modern research. It can be taken to reduce pain from organ spasms and soothe nervous upset, and when used regularly it helps build resistance to monthly distress. Buy Cardui from your local druggist.

Blue Cheese Mustard Glazed Luncheon Meat

A simple topping combines blue cheese and mustard to glaze sliced luncheon meat. Spread the mixture over the top and sides and broil until bubbly and brown for a savory finish.

Mrs. Sam Phillips Celebrated on 80th Birthday in Llano

Llano residents honor pioneer Mrs. Sam Phillips at a family reunion and dinner at her Valley Springs home. Attendees include relatives from Brownwood Austin Perry Galveston Mason San Saba Castille and locals from Llano County.

Llano Sam Phillips Valley Springs John Duff Marietta Duff Brownwood George Duff Lawrence Ricketson Carolyn Elmo Cook Deanne Ernest Durbin Robert Kendrick Austin Emma Phillips Perry Okla Charles Ricketson Galveston Wallace Durst Jane Mason William Talley Thomas Kuykendall San Saba Wilbur Durst Keno Doris Mae Brenda Castell

Beta Sigma Phi Hears Program On Environment Health Work

Beta Sigma Phi Zeta Omicron Chapter met Monday afternoon at Mrs. George Foote’s home 2007 Tower Drive. Mrs. Foote named extension officer and Mrs. A Miller treasurer in a special election. Dee Wheeler presided at the service table with a guest list including Mrs. Maurice Flahive A C Miller L L Pollard Gilbert Leifeste Wayne Jarvis Homer Garrison Henry Hall Pearce Johnson Joe Bowling and Holland Page Jr.

Gilbert Leifeste Zeta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi George Foote Tower Drive Joe Bowling Maurice Flahive A. C. Miller L. L. Pollard Wayne Jarvis Dee Wheeler Homer Garrison Henry Hall Pearce Johnson Holland Page Jr

Oysters yield pearls but few become marketable

In pearl farming, about 60 percent of cultured oysters produce pearls, yet only around 5 percent of those pearls are marketable. The rest are discarded or unsellable.

Miss Janet Hold Weds Harry G Namken in Giddings

In Giddings Martin Luther Church on Oct 2 Miss Janet Hold and Harry George Namken united in marriage. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs August Hold of Giddings is a Giddings High School graduate and school office employee. The groom son of Mr and Mrs Gus Namken works for the Lower Colorado River Authority. The ceremony featured fern and white chrysanthemum decor and piano organ accompaniment. A reception followed at the Firemen's Hall with out of town guests listed.

Giddings Martin Luther Church Janet Hold Harry George Namken August Hold Giddings High School Gus Namken Lower Colorado River Authority S. T. Schroeder Emmett Hannes August Wolf Shirley Schnell Annie Ruth Volkers Dorothy Weiss Joyce Spitzenberger Johnny Namken Houston Leroy Wiese Calvin Namken Roland Namken John Carmean Jr

Bryker P-TA Plans Halloween Carnival at Bryker Woods

Bryker Woods P-TA announces a Halloween carnival at the school Thursday from 6 to 830 p m co chaired by O P Breland J T Peale and Tinsley Penick. Entertainment includes a dance revue directed by Frank Yeagley Talmadge Browning and B O White with booths run by a long list of volunteers.

Bryker Woods P-Ta Mesdames Don Weedon C. A. Dunn L. M. McCullough Alfred Riba Sterling Sasser G. K. Eisler Druce Evans Howard Clewis Nat Kinney R. H. Fowler H. W. Currington R. C. Diebel O. E. Tucker Clarke Petet R. H. Chapman H. R. Gentry

Sherry Buchanan Nuptials Held in Florence Home

Miss Virginia Merle Buchanan of Florence and Morris Sherry of Andice were married in Florence at the home of the officiating minister Rev. Cecil Reed. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Buchanan, and the bridegroom, a local farmer, were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nunn of Andice and Miss Thelma Buchanan of Florence.

Briggs Virginia Merle Buchanan Florence Morris Sherry Andice Cecil Reed Methodist Church H. FE. Buchanan Bob Nunn Thelma Buchanan

Mrs. Housenfluke Heads Florence Home Demonstration Club

Florence Home Demonstration Club elected new officers led by president Mrs. I. M. Housenfluke at Mrs. Tom Fisher’s home in Briggs on October 26. Ethel Parsons became vice president and Elizabeth Sawyer secretary treasurer, with others named to roles including council representative and recreation leader. Ruby Smart directed the recreation program.

District Meeting Set By Legion Auxiliary

State and national officers of the American Legion Auxiliary will attend the 10th district meeting in Taylor on Thursday evening, November 3. Mrs. Rita Breaux, president of the Department of Texas, and Mrs. Mary Frances Connell, national vice president, will be guests of honor at the banquet at the Blazimar Hotel.

Taylor Spl American Legion Auxiliary Rita Breaux Department of Texas Mary Frances Connell Blazimar Hotel

Nebraska Butter Production Surges to Near 100 Million Pounds

Nebraska produces almost 100 million pounds of butter annually, reflecting strong dairy output. The figure highlights the state’s prominent role in butter manufacturing and dairy farming.

Nebraska

Mrs Langley Wed To Terry L Jacks

SAN MARCOS October 26. Mrs Elnora Colvert Langley and Terry L Jacks were married October 6 at the First Methodist Church with Rev J Troy Hickman officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by the immediate families. Red and bronze chrysanthemums framed the altar. The bride wore a beige suit with brown accessories and yellow split carnations. They are at home at 715 Comanche after a short wedding trip.

San Marcos Spb Elnora Colvert Langley Terry L. Jacks First Methodist Church J. Troy Hickman Mrs. Jacks Comanche

Rockdale WSCS Conference Hosts Visiting Methodists

Rockdale First Methodist WSCS hosted members from Giddings Lexington and Pleasant Retreat with district officers leading a two week tour promoting the Advance Caravan. Tea followed the program in the church educational building.

Rockdale Giddings Lexington Pleasant Retreat First Methodist WSCS Lamar Clark Tyler Mary Ashworth Bryan W. H. Mugford College Station M. H. Stewart Chilton

Miss Krieg Birthday Celebration in Thrall

Miss Marjorie Ruth Krieg of Texas Lutheran College celebrated her birthday at her parents home in Thrall. Guests included E. Cook and Charles Cook of Corpus Christi, Marion Munster Stylvia Streibring Jennie Lee Weller Anna Ender Ralph Cook all of TLU, Betty Jean Winters of Blinn College, and A W Fuchs with Katie Herber and Carolyn Fuchs of Thrall.

Thrall Marjorie Ruth Krieg Texas Lutheran College Will Krieg E. Cook Charles Corpus Christi Marion Munster Stylvia Streibring Jennie Lee Weller Anna Ender Ralph Cook Betty Jean Winters Blinn College A. W. Fuchs Katie Herber Carolyn Fuchs

Good Neighbor Panel Heard by FB&PW Club

The Austin FB&PW Club hosted a panel on Are We Good Neighbors at the Austin Hotel. Miss Myrtle L. Tanner chaired the international relations program interviewing Miss Giassira Ortega of Chile and Miss Yvonne Chang of Peiping, with other guests and a social hour following. membership votes and attendees were noted.

Austin Fb&pw Club Austin Myrtle L. Tanner International Relations Committee Miss Tanner Giassira Ortega Chile Charles Robey Bernard Morez Canada Nelia Fox Yvonne Chang Peiping China Selah Toulan Cairo Egypt William Harrell Raymond Pryke Pryke San Salvadore Essex England Ella Jordan Rashid Latif Baghdad Iraq Evelyn Blair University of Texas Honduras US Department of State J. H. Milam John Linn Scott Mamie L. Smith Amelia Buchanan Vee Cook Mesdames Marguerite Stephenson Rube L. Harkins Polly Pollock

53rd Year Begun By Lockhart Club

The Irving Club of Lockhart opened its 53rd year with a Tuesday meeting at president Mrs. J. L. Harris home. Autumn flowers decorated the rooms and Highlights of Today will be the study topic this year. Officers include Mrs. A. D. Mebane and Mrs. Harris Rader as vice presidents, Mrs. Harold Bunch secretary treasurer, Miss Maybelle Terry librarian, Mrs. John Boyle reporter, Miss Julia Coopwood parliamentarian, and Mrs. Ola Ellis critic.

Lockhart Irving Club of J. L. Harris Nellie Boothe Harris A. D. Mebane Harris Rader Harold Bunch Maybelle Terry John Boyle Julia Coopwood Ola Ellis

Lula Jo Hodges Weds James Travis Fort in Bastrop

In Bastrop on October 4 the double ring ceremony at the Hodges home united Lula Jo Hodges and James Travis Fort. The bride wore a smoke blue crepe Romain dress with black accessories and pink rosebud corsage. The couple, now in San Angelo where Fort attends college, are the parents of this union.

Bastrop Bascom C. Hodges Lula Jo James Travis Fort Genie Fort San Angelo J. W. Griffin First Methodist Church Fort

Club Hears Talks On Mental Health

In Taylor on October 26 two Brown Schools reps from Austin and San Marcos spoke on Good Mental Health for the Mature Woman at the Woman's Study Club meeting. Dr. Ernestine B. Blackwell and Mrs. Nora Lee Dearing presented the program. Hostesses for lunch were Mesdames K. L. McConchie W. R. Arrington Wilson Fox Ralph Johnson and Scott Russell.

L. D. Hammack

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