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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1949

Page

11

Beta Sigmas Host Curtis Bishop on Writing Discussion

Curtis Bishop, noted historical novelist and Texas columnist, addressed the Beta Sigma Phi chapter in Calcasieu Auditorium. The meeting featured an informal talk on press and novel writing, with Miss Christine Bass as program chairman and pledges Saie Marie Kelley and Christine Gerron announced.

Curtis Bishop Texas Calcasieu Auditorium Christine Bass Bishop Saie Marie Kelley Christine Gerron Austin Country Club Mesdames Earle Williams Jr H. Clyde Wilson Beta Sigma Phi Hollywood

Austinites Elected At ESA Meeting In San Antonio

Two Austin women were elected to district office at the South Central District Epsilon Sigma Alpha meeting held at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. Edna Dougherty named district president and Ruth Wiemken as secretary with Mildred Garner as vice president and Rayola Chenault as treasurer. Members from Delta Chi Chapter Austin included Dougherty Fitzgerald Faulk Allamon and Wiemken Robertson Lewis. District towns listed include Austin Beeville Del Rio Eagle Pass Cored Christi Crystal City Kingsville Obstown San Antonio Victoria Burnet and Liano.

Austin Epsilon Sigma Alpha Gunter Hotel San Antonio Edna Dougherty Ruth Wiemken Mildred Garner Robstown Rayola Chenault Delta Chi Mesdames Dougherty Charlene Fitzgerald Jeanne Faulk Misses Wiemken Pat Robertson Mable Lewis Wanda Allamon

YJH Y-Teen Club Moves Meeting to YWCA Building

School dismisses Friday and the University Junior High Y-Teen Club changes venue to the YWCA Administration Building at 2 p.m. Friday. Mrs Maybelle Stout announces election of officers, committee appointments, and the club program planning in the third floor Y-Teen Clubroom. eighth and ninth grade girls may join.

University Junior High School Maybelle Stout YWCA 10Th and Brazos

Virginia Ann Hall Born to Julian and Esther Hall

Mr and Mrs Julian Kennis Hall of 2407 Sabine welcome a daughter born Saturday morning at Seton Hospital named Virginia Ann. Grandparents are Dr Henry William Wood of Birmingham Alabama and Mr and Mrs Joseph Neal Hall of Pasadena California. Mrs Hall is the former Esther Jane Wood and was a pharmacy instructor at the University of Texas.

Julian Kennis Hall Sabine Virginia Ann Seton Hospital Henry William Wood Birmingham Ala Joseph Neal Hall Pasadena Calif Hall Esther Jane Wood College of Pharmacy University of Texas

Captain Lemon addresses South Austin Women's Council on stewardship

Captain James D. Lemon of the Salvation Army spoke on stewardship to the South Austin Christian Church Women’s Council Tuesday night. Mrs. L. A. McAllister led the program with a violin solo by Delia Nichols and piano by Elsie Krause, students of the Texas School of Fine Arts.

James D. Lemon Salvation Army Women’s Council of the South Austin Christian Church L. A. McAllister Delia Nichols Conneen Saunders Elsie Krause Texas School of Fine Arts Max French Women’s Council Fred Beeman Sidney Hawkins Fairfax Oklo Austin Drake Avenue Hawkins Messrs Mesdames J. J. Robertson Kenneth McWilliams David Hamner Mesdames P. Hoyt Adams W. P. Smith Jr Chester Peters Misses Willie Long Carol Jean Craig

Mrs. Fred L. Blundell Hosts Circle Three Meeting

Mrs. Fred L. Blundell hosted Circle Three of the Christian Church in Lockhart. President H. H. Ulbricht led, H. W. Chew gave the devotional, with R. E. Harris reporting on district seven and W. S. Clark discussing Interchurch Aid in Southern France. Refreshments followed.

E. V. Horne R. E. Harris J. P. Cardwell H. E. Hilgers C. M. Snipes Ross Norman Clyde Beaty H. W. Chew W. D. Carrington Robert Blundell W. 8. Clark H. H. Ulbricht Charles Wissen Stanley Mohle Annie Field Mary McDowell

Voters League Observes United Nations Day Dinner

Taylor Oct 27 United Nations Day observed by the Taylor League of Women Voters with a dinner at the Brazilmar Hotel. Mrs Leonard Hall welcomed guests and introduced new members. Mrs R H Dolan gave the invocation and Mrs J C Godbey sketched UN history. Mrs Frieda Joseph explained UN Day rationale. Mrs I A Shepherd led a discussion on proposed Texas Constitution amendments.

Taylor United Nations Taylor League of Women Voters Brazilmar Leonard Hall R. H. Dolan J. C. Godbey Frieda Joseph Texas I. A. Shepherd

Bridge Luncheon Held By High Ace Club

The High Ace Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club hosted a bridge luncheon at the home of Mrs. John Rehm. Attendees included dames C. T. Stamp M. E. Ebers Al Allinger L. E. McKenney C. F. Hardman Carl Reby F. D. Schoenfeld and W. A. Thompson along with the hostess.

John Rehm High Ace Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club C. T. Stamp M. E. Ebers al Allinger L. E. McKenney C. F. Hardman Carl Reby F. D. Schoenfeld W. A. Thompson

Y-Teens Begin Script Production for Radio Shows

The Y-Teen Workshop at the YWCA started a practice script and held voice auditions. Directed by Jack Darling of Radio House, the group will produce radio shows for broadcast and train members in radio acting. Participants include Joe Coffey Janet Hughes Marilyn McBride Carol Grimes Anna Page Joe Park Phin Washer Phillip Waters Shirley Tanenbaum Jerry Patrick Roslyn Needelman Richard Brawner Mary Lou Sanders Lucy Lee Speaker Allen Inks Sarah Hudson David Medina and Bob Miller.

YWCA Jack Darling Radio House Joe Coffey Janet Hughes Marilyn McBride Carol Grimes Anna Page Joe Park Phin Washer Phillip Waters Shirley Tanenbaum Jerry Patrick Roslyn Needelman Richard Brawner Mary Lou Sanders Lucy Lee Speaker Allen Inks Sarah Hudson David Medina Bob Miller

Tumle Club Elects Austinites to Office

Miss Carolyn Hewatt of Austin was elected president and Miss Phoebe Carole Burch of Austin was named treasurer of Tumle the UT women's tumbling club. Tumle is a UT Sports Association member club sponsored by the Department of Physical Training for Women. Hewatt is a senior majoring in physical education and Burch a sophomore and Curtain Club member.

Carolyn Hewatt Phoebe Carole Burch Austin Tumle University of Texas UT Sports Association Department of Physical Training For Miss Hewatt Wesley Foundation H. M. Hewatt East 40Th Utsa Council H. H. Burch Alta Vista Burch Curtain Club Alpha Chi Omega Sorority

PTA Sponsored Event At Eanes School On Bee Caves Road

A 7 30 p m Friday event at Eanes School on Bee Caves Road will be sponsored by the PTA and refreshments will be served.

Eanes School Bee Caves Road PTA

Bar Mitzvah Rites Slated for Martin Needleman

A Bar Mitzvah ceremony for 13 year old Martin Needleman will be held at Congregation Agudas Achim with services Friday and Saturday. The event features B N A I B R I T H Hill City Lodge 241 members including Dr. Morris Polsky and Harry Meisler as special guests. A reception will follow the Friday rites in the vestry room.

Congregation Agudas Achim Martin Needleman Henry Needleman Martin B’nai B’rith Hill City Lodge 241 Morris Polsky Harry T. Meisler Sidney Warol I. Lown Jim Novy Renard Lawes Needleman

Methodist WSCS Studies "Why Home Mission Schools" in Lockhart

The First Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. P. G. Ahrens home to study Why Home Mission Schools. On the program were Mesdames W. D. French P. G. Williams Cline Johnson Dean Vogel and J. Harris. Mrs. Allie Mohle served as co. Refreshments were served to 35 members and guests.

Baptist Girls Group Entertained at Party

Members of the Junior Girls Auxiliary of the Shoalcrest Baptist Church were guests of Mrs. Holt Lewis Tuesday evening at her home 1907 West 39th. The group enjoyed games, contests, and a one act play titled The Witch's Cat. Mrs. Harry Ulit told fortunes and Mrs. Lee Harris assisted with refreshments for 25 guests.

Shoalcrest Baptist Church Holt Lewis West 39Th Harry Ulit Lee Harris

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