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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1949

Page

10

Lubbock minister discusses Europe tour for auxiliary

The Rev. William Blakeslee of St. Elizabeth's Church in Lubbock spoke at American Legion Auxiliary Unit 288 about his recent travels in Italy Germany France England and Scotland. The group voted a 100 donation for Christmas veterans at McCloskey Hospital and 25 to national headquarters for gifts. A poppy sale on November 11 will raise funds for rehabilitation and welfare with one third sent to national headquarters and the rest kept locally.

William Blakeslee St. Elizabeth's Church Lubbock American Legion Auxiliary Unit George Ferris Italy Germany France England Scotland McCloskey Hospital

Flowing Velvet Emulsion Promises Light Skin Finish

A new semi liquid cosmetic called Flowing Velvet claims to give smooth youthful skin without the greasy residue of night creams. The oil emulsion is rapidly absorbed on application, offering the effect of heavier creams without shine, aiding women wary of a greasy look in Austin.

Austin

Manchaca PTA Group Plans Child Discipline Film

The Manchaca home and family life group of the PTA will show a film on social adjustment and discipline for children at 9 am Monday in the school auditorium. Virginia Sharborough will teach. E M Jones is chairman and R V Wirth recorder. The last session covered meeting emotional needs.

Manchaca Family Life Group Manchaca Spl Home and Family Life Group The Manchaca Pta Virginia Sharborough E. M. Jones R. V. Wirth

Furniture Styles Discussed At Woman's Club Meeting

An illustrated talk on the development of furniture styles in America was presented by Mrs. D. Barrett Tanner at the Austin Woman's Club luncheon. Mrs. Lloyd W. Davidson, club president, officiated. Attendees included numerous club members and guests listed by name.

America D. Barrett Tanner Austin Woman's Club C. T. Gray T. H. Shelby E. P. Schoch Ike Ashburn W. D. Foster Frank Litten Ralph E. Cloud Lloyd W. Davidson Mesdames Ike Ashburn M. J L. Begeman Alva Thomas A. P Bagby Max Brooks Fred Catterall

Athletic Club Square Dance Set Saturday

The Austin Athletic Club hosts a family night square dance Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. with Johnny Dieson and his Cripple Creek Ranch Hands providing music. Admission is 35 cents per person and the dance is open to the public.

Austin Athletic Club Johnny Dieson Cripple Creek Mesdames T. H. Seekatz Jennie Davis Dorothy Kingsbury Mesdames Mildred Lehmann Paul Griffiths Luella New John Haden Mickie Maufrais Gilbert Leifeste G. J. Palmer Oma Headrick Jane Hooten Brooks Hill Raymond Prosatik

Nelsons' Daughter Christening Held in Taylor

A family reunion and christening took place at the George Nelson home in Taylor. Dr. A. Lundbert of Kingsburg California officiated for Teresa Lynn, daughter of Eileen Nelson and Leon Phillips, with sponsors the Nelson grandparents and Emil Suttons family. Relatives from Georgetown Taft and Taylor attended.

George Nelson Emil Sutton E. N. Lundbert Taft W. E. Lundbert Frances Deckard George Nelson Jr Georgetown Betty Lundbert Betty Lou Jack Wayne Sylvia Jane Sutton Taylor

Pittsford Family Returns From Trip

Mr and Mrs W H Pittsford and Mrs Roy Pittsford with Dana and Danny have returned after visiting daughters Mrs Ray Hein in St Peter Minnesota and Mrs Robert Hein in Riverside North Dakota.

W. H. Pittsford Roy Pittsford Dana Danny

Sheila Birden Is Party Honoree On Ath Birthday

Sheila Birden celebrated her fourth birthday at her parents home Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Birden 7707 Gault. The party featured candy favors packs pastel umbrellas and water wagon decorations with pink and blue streamers and a blue and pink centerpiece. Guests included Linda Sams Beverly Fosberg Donna Petty Myrna Petty Roy Lynn Gann Barbara Theriot Patty Jo Wade Jackie Lee Ellis Patty Jo Wade Jackie Lee Ellis Patty Jane Hill Connie Prather Jackie Prather Candy Riechman Susie Reese Randy Riechman Brent Rade Bruce Rade Danny Jo Ellis Bob Gray Gary Ellis Johnny Carlson Bobby Malloy Jackie Clagett Michael Prather and Robert Prather accompanied by mothers.

Sheila Birden Charles P. Birden Gault Linda Sams Beverly Fosberg Donna Petty Myrna Petty Roy Lynn Gann Barbara Theriot Patty Jo Wade Jackie Lee Ellis Patty Jane Hill Connie Prather Jackie Prather Candy Riechman Susie Reese Randy Riechman Brent Rade Bruce Rade Danny Jo Ellis Bob Gray Gary Ellis Johnny Carlson Bobby Malloy Jackie Cl

Busy Mrs. S A Moran Preaches When Husband Away

Mrs. S A Moran wife of the Pentecostal First Church pastor preaches during his absences. She handles three weekly services, secretarial duties and missionary work while raising four children and managing a busy home. The Moran family travels for ministry and gathers in Gonzales Austin and other towns, balancing church duties with work and family life.

Judy Ebeling S. A. Moran Pentecostal First Church Young People's Society Moran Mrs. Moran Womens’ Missionary Society Young People’s Department Billie Jane Austin Jo Ann Baker High School Jean Kenneth Full Gospel Church Buick Company Alice Gonzales Dewey Crowder Company Arkansas New Mexico Oklahoma

Lee P T A Carnival Donations Rise at Robert E Lee School

Several hundred donations have been brought to Robert E Lee School for the Halloween carnival opening at 6 p m Friday. The P T A event is the year s main fundraiser with booths and a movie after supper. Co chaired by Mr and Mrs W L Best with several committee members named.

Robert E. Lee P-Ta W. L. Best Mesdames C. M. Arnold Kermit F. Rusch S. P. Jones Herbert Hargis E. G. Ericson B. F. Parker G. R Haberlin Henry Timmerman T LaBauve Bill Gauss C. A. McAden M. W. Sasum K. R. Isbell J. M. Rowley

Music Workshop Staged in Temple

The Wednesday Morning Music Club and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 288 attended a Temple music workshop. Mrs. Hartwig Dierks of Kansas City led the conference on Workshops for Music Therapy and Research. Dr. H. A. Schubert spoke on the psychiatrist's viewpoint. Austin attendees included Mrs. T. H. Dyer and Mrs. Jack Shelby reporting to their groups, with Mesdames Griffiths Ekdahl and White also present.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit Temple Hartwig Dierks Kansas City H. A. Schubert Austin T. H. Dyer Jack Shelby Harry Griffiths S. N. Ekdahl R. L. White

Ogles Home Club Elects Mrs Jones President

In Lampasas on Oct 27 Mrs Wayne Jones was elected president of the Ogles Home Demonstration Club at a meeting at Mrs C E Hermann's home. New officers include Mrs M E Garner vice president and Mrs E J Daniels secretary treasurer. New members Charley and Marvin Klose joined and antique china pieces were displayed.

Mesdames Charley Marvin Klose C. E. Daniels E. Matthews

Mary Rebekah Lodge Benefit Set for Saturday

The Mary Rebekah Lodge announces a benefit event this Saturday at 18th and Concession. Proceeds support lodge activities and community outreach. members invite neighbors to attend for a charitable raffle and light refreshments.

Mary Rebekah Lodge

Meetings Today in West Austin and City Groups

West Austin Study Club led by Mrs. J. W. Schneider meets at 3 p.m. in Oakland 04. Austin Chapter American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. gathers at 7:30 p.m. in the Pan American Room of the Driskill Motel. Other groups convene church and club rooms across the city in morning and evening sessions.

West Austin J. W. Schneider Oakland Austin American Gold Star Mothers, Inc Driskill Motel Violet Crown Garden Club Calcasieu Auditorium Chi Omega Mothers Club Gold Star Mothers, Inc Driskill Hotel

Floyd Dale Polvado Hosts Hallowe'en Party

Floyd Dale Polvado invites Govalle School fourth graders to a Hallowe en party at his home 1105 Cherico Saturday at 7 30 p m. The event is hosted by Polvado for classmates.

Floyd Dale Polvado Govalle School Floyd Dale Cherico

Govalle WSCS Hears Miss Nancy Evans

Miss Nancy Evans led a discussion on prayer and faith during Govalle Methodist WSCS at the church on Tuesday morning as part of an all day meeting.

Govalle Wscs Nancy Evans Ancy Evans Govalle Methodist WS

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Tussy Kci T. H. Williams CITT Europe Austin American's Society Woman's Club Meeting Ralph Cloud George Sellers H. B Darcy Lloyd Davidson B. S. Dickinson Amos Felts Sterling Fulmore Daniel E. Grieder Harry Griffith Emil Halm James H. Hart F. Y. Herrin J. E. Hickman J. E. Howze Clyde Littlefield Homer DeWolfe Joe Lake Jr W. G. Oakie R. W. Pettway J. A. Rauhut Ralph Yarbrough F. L. Marks Harry Bickler Walter C. Moore R. D. Parker Joe E. Rowe Charles Sandahl John Sharp E. T. Schoch J. E. Smith Gertrude E. Stolley C. W. Stokes C. E. Thomas Athletic Club Nelsons Christening Told Pittsford Williems S .A. Moran Husband’s Lee P-Ta Ogles Home Club Mrs. Jones Fidelis Chapter Ces Masonic Temple West Seventh P. m University Ladies Club Paul Thompson Wooldridge Drive University of Texas Texas Union
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