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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1950

Page

7

Hundreds of Parents Tour University Junior High to Meet Teachers

About 500 parents and guardians attended a UJH open house Tuesday night, touring classrooms and meeting teachers. Principal Herbert LaGrone urged ongoing PTA support for bond issues and stronger child-parent-school collaboration in a natural junior high transition. Nov 28 PTA meeting and Nov 17 carnival were announced as upcoming community events.

University J. V. Irons PTA LaGrone UJH P-Ta Band Mothers

Pre-School Study Group Formed by Becker P-TA

A Becker P-TA meeting organized a Pre-School Study Group at Mrs. O. J. Lambs home 813 Christopher. Officers named include Mrs. Walker president Mrs. C. G. Wallace secretary treasurer Mrs. O. J. Lamb secretary and Mrs. Kenneth McWilliams as chairman. Guest speaker Mrs. Virginia Sharborough spoke on meeting emotional needs of children. Next meeting set for the third Wednesday each month with November host Mrs. Lamb and co-hostess Mrs. McWilliams. Social hour included refreshments for members Turner Proffitt Mor tis Anderson Joslin Potts McWilliams Lamb and Walker.

Becker P-Ta O. J. Lamb Christopher Ne Turner I Walker Cers R. Walk C. G. Wallace Kenneth McWilliams Virginia Sharborough Mesdames Turner O. W. Proffitt KR. W. Mortis Leon Anderson Jerry Joslin Johnnie Shevis John Potts McWilliams Lamb Walker

Bridal Gown Style Show Given At Shower for Bonnie Langley

Prairie Lea notes Miss Bonnie Langley bride elect of Eugene Beyer, now at Seattle, was honored with a miscellaneous shower at the Baptist Church. A style revue featured gowns from the past 100 years, with pink and green arrangements. Guests included Mesdames Vernon Baker and many others. refreshments and cake were served.

Prairie Lea Bonnie Langley Eugene Beyer Seattle Wash Langley Vernon Baker E. Meneley Glen Thompson H. A. West Jack Thompson M. L. Deviney Kenneth Smith Barbara Baker Ross McMahan Mesdames Roxie

Elegant two piece bedspread with ruffle trim guide

This guide explains a two piece bedspread with a top piece under the ruffle and a lower under mattress section. It covers measurements add an inch for under the ruffle and how to hem a floor length ruffle for a luxurious look.

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Marionette Show Planned at Zilker Carnival

The Austin recreation department will stage The Three Bears marionette show at the Zilker Halloween carnival Friday evening. A ballet and a clown act are also planned with the first performance at 7 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Participants include Margaret Battle Ellis Conkle Roger Neubauer Charles Everson Gaeth Wilson Leonard Young. For more information contact Mrs Jean Bock at Hancock Recreation Center 53 0622.

Austin Recreation Department Three Bears Ona Margaret Battle Ellis Conkle Roger Neubauer Charles Everson Gaeth Wilson Leonard Jean Bock Hancock Recreation Center

State Legion Auxiliary President Delivers Talk at University Unit

Mrs H N le of Cisco state department of the American Legion Auxiliary was guest speaker for University Unit 288 at 3108 Cherrywood Rd. Introduced by program chair Mrs J C Tittle she urged informed legislative work and noted recent San Francisco convention. A department meeting report was given by Miss Doris Anderson.

H. N. le Cisco State American Legion Auxiliary Auxto University Charles A. Walker Cherrywood Road J. C. Tittle Lyle San Francisco Department Lockhart Doris Anderson F. P. Gerling T. L. Dyer Harry Griffiths J. W. Byrne J. F. Zimmerman Mesdames H. J. Weiler Cc. E. Carter Roy T. Marshall Edwin R. York A. Garland Adair J. H. Baugh W. F. Booth Harvey J. Getchins Margaret Flinn Phyllis Northrup Mamie Comer Mrs

Goldstar Mothers Meet Changes Time at Driskill Hotel

The Austin Chapter American Gold Star Mothers Inc announces a revised meeting time for 8 p m in the Pan American Room at the Driskill. A brief session will plan visiting McCloskey Hospital in Temple Sunday and solicit cakes and ice cream from members. Mrs Fugler and others recently attended Texas events and luncheons in Dallas.

Austin American Gold Starrs, Inc Fisad Pan American Driskill Hotel McCloskey Hospital Temple Sunday Q. C. Boatner O. W. Roberts Lois M. Fugler Fugler Fort Worth Dallas Texas Dallas Uni Anna Skowitz Mrs. Page Lotter

Fidelis Chapter OBS Plans Initiation Friday

Fidelis Chapter 963 Order of the Eastern Star will convene Friday at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Seventh and Lavaca. Initiation service will be conducted and the meeting will be open to visiting members of the order.

Fidelis Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Seventh and Lavaca Order

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Herbert LaGrone Sue Arthur Cunningham Donovan Charm Gabardine Ernest Mercer R. P. McMahan Homer Flowers Rex Howell James Barber Harry Beyer Tommie Tiller T. B. Martin Jack Henson Knox Clark Ross Bagley F. M. Appling K. W. Cadenheed Tommie Olstead H. Drumm Adolph Beyer Gene Bielke Janet Whitley Bessie McCutchan Pat Beyer Jo McMahan Patsy Lee Nancy Patsy Munk Gloria Jo Thompson Winnette Winyard Kay Dell West Darla Tiller Marlene Wilma Brown Olita Early Patsy Williams Diane Thorpe Austin American Woman's News Society Designing Woman U.S. Pat Bape Balance Monthly Zilker University Legion Auxiliary Goldstar Driskill Baker’s Shoes QuatrCrarr Congress
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