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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1950

Page

7

AAUW Head Highlights Aims and History in Georgetown

Miss May Jones of Stephenville and Tarleton State College spoke to the Georgetown AAUW branch about the organization. She outlined AAUW goals to improve education for women, expand opportunities, foster international understanding, and apply college women’s training to modern problems. The national group funds fellowships of 1500 to 2500 dollars annually, aiding about 450 women over 60 years.

Georgetown Southwestern University May Jones Stephenville Texas Division American Association of University Women AAUW Miss Jones

Party in Coupland Hosts Birthday Guests

Mrs Gustav Guenther and daughters Marilyn and Karen Kaye celebrated their birthdays Sunday at home in Coupland. Out of town guests included Albert and Shirley Ging and family of Thrall and several Guenther and Ging relatives from Elgin Taylor and Elgin plus friends from Coupland.

Willie Guenther Richard Ewald Ging S. R Ging Evelyn Gustav Guenther Gustav Jr Herman Ging Peggy Eiben Joyce Goetz Evelyn Thorig Roy Wallace Prinz Glen Guentzel Freddie Marosko la Vonne Kerlin Martha Schroeder Frank Guenther

Blanco WSCS Birthday Marked for 10th Anniversary

Blanco community marks the 10th anniversary of the Methodist WSCS with a Thursday program at the church. Mrs. Joe Sawers led the anniversary program and Mrs. Milton Young gave the devotional. Dripping Springs guests presented a cake as a candle-lighting ceremony followed.

Beta Sigma Phi XI Zeta Chapter Meeting Planned

The XI Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet Monday night at 8 p m at the home of Mrs. Douglas C. Pritchett 2900 Camp Mabry Road for committee reports and group activities.

XI Zeta Beta Sigma Phi Douglas C. Pritchett Camp Mabry Road

George Ann Chastain Weds Henry Warren Collins III in Candlelight

Miss George Ann Chastain and Henry Warren Collins III wed Sept 9 at St. David's Episcopal Church in a candlelit ceremony. Officiant Rev. Charles A. Sumners presided. bride attended by maid of honor Mrs. Earnest Becker of Terrell and bridesmaids in pink and blue lace. Guests included out-of-town relatives from Kaufman Terrell Granger Fredericksburg and Donna.

George Ann Chastain Henry Warren Collins III St. David's Episcopal Church Charles A. Sumners Claude Joe Chastain Kaufman Department of Public Safety Henry Warren Rip) Collins Austin Collins Texas Insurance Checking Office Sam Slaughter Jacques Juliet Cap Earnest Becker Terrell Johnny Myr Willie Jeanne Thorpe Crissie Craven Nancy Jane Becker Jim Collins Donna Malcolm Robinson M. H. (Corky) Alexander John Taber Ward George N. Salcher W. H Buddy) Frey Benoit Watterson Marie Collins Chastain

District President Addresses Blanco P-TA Opening Session

Mrs. William Petmecky of Fredericksburg district president of the P-TA spoke at Blanco school for the first fall session. New officers were named and room mothers listed for each grade, with additional volunteers announced by Mrs. Thelma Dollahue.

Blanco ANS William Petmecky Fredericksburg P-Ta Thelma Dollahue Joe S. Wagner Edna Fuchs Hugo Brodbeck J. M. Boales E. C. Worthy Elo Krueger Goals Etta Cavett Thelma Houck W. L

Thomas Cunningham Receives Dallas-born Son

Mr and Mrs Thomas Cunningham of Dallas welcomed a son named David Lynn born on September 3. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs E F Cunningham of Coupland.

Thomas Cunningham Dallas Coupland ANS David Lynn E. F. Cunningham

Cheese Souffle Serves With Spinach Pineapple Rings

A cheese souffle is enjoyed with buttered spinach and pan fried pineapple rings and apple slices. The dish pairs rich flavors with light sides for a balanced meal.

Austin Woman's Federation Plans Set For Year

New federation chairmen outlined coming year plans at the first board meeting. Mrs H B Palmer hosted a luncheon at the Austin Travis County Tuberculosis Sanatorium and the Mattie Randall scholarship was awarded to Katherine Poth of Yoakum with a $100 annual grant from a $3 000 fund. The board voted to increase the scholarship budget and formed an international relations study group to secure speakers for lunches. An interior decoration group was announced and numerous chairmen were appointed for federation committees.

Austin Woman's Federation H. B. Palmer Austin-Travis County Sam J. Smith Mattie Randall Katherine Poth Yoakum University of Texas J. F. Ewing W. H. Farmer Sunny Slope W. D. Barton

Pfluger Coupland Hostess At Sewing Club Session

Mrs. C. W. Pfluger hosted a sewing club meeting at her Coupland home with seasonal flowers, also celebrating her birthday anniversary. Guests included A Oechrien Augusta Kruger Poldie Oechrlein Lina Richter A M Pfluger Otto Reeder S R Ging Robert Mohr Otto Spiegelhauer Herman Ging M Marosko Otto Speckels John Bruns J Wittliff Mattie Wernli Emil Polzin J H Dagerath Gus Kneip and Gus Etzel.

Committees Named By PiKA Mothers Club

Mrs J T Rountree hosted a Pi Kappa Alpha Mothers Club meeting at the chapter house 2100 Pearl. Committees were appointed and plans for the year outlined. Attending members included Mesdames Abbott Gard ner Chester Nanney Robbins Homeyer Ferrick Milstead Bagby DuPriest Town Rice and Rountree. Fraternity representatives were Sam Parrish George Spalding and Danny Chester.

J. T. Rountree Pi Kappa Alpha Mothers Club Pearl Agnes Abbott W. B. Gardner J. E. Chester A. L. Nanney M. P. Homeyer M. J. Ferrick C. E Milstead A P. Bagby D. DuPriest W. H. Town A. L. Rice Sam Parrish George Spalding Danny Chester

St Luke's Luling WSCS Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Members of St Luke's WSCS joined the WSCS of the Luling Methodist Church for a party marking the society's tenth anniversary. A musical program was presented and refreshments were served. Austin visitors included Mesdames Ray Yates P J McDonald Glenn Cook T M Vernon William Schonert Hattie Randerson Aletta Allen Stanley Miller J R Dorsett B L Carson and R W Craven.

St. Luke’s WSCS Luling

Mrs Tisdale Hosts Parents Tea Honorees at Barnett Springs

Mrs C E Tisdale hosted a tea at her ranch in Barnett Springs honoring her parents Mr and Mrs J L Bud Johnson who reside in Lubbock County where he serves as sheriff. Ice course served to 18 guests.

San Saba C. E. Tisdale Barnett Springs J. L Bud) Johnson Tisdale Johnsons Lubbock County

Mrs Myrtle Welsh Visits in Hollywood

Mrs Myrtle Welsh has returned to Austin after a visit with her daughter Miss Margaret Owens of Hollywood.

Myrtle Welsh Hollywood Austin Margaret Owens

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Ocal Aauw Ciutmeenti Henry Warren Collins II Warren Smith Dwight Horton Jr Vite Ile Woman's Federation Henry Burlage Federation Bob Long Neil Allen Henry Kluge W. R. Nabours Sam Lichenstein Ralph Yarborough Frank Posey Cecil Cabaniss H. Lee Richey G. M. Hamilton Nellie Hall Marvin Hall J. Walter Pierce Herbert Bohn A. B. Crow Edward Joseph Homer Garrison Jr Harry Griffiths Lioyd Davidson A. M. Fitzpatrick Lolla Peterson Sanatorium Waite Moore J. C. Keltner Texas Club Cabaniss Barton Martin Schulz C. W. Pfluger Coupland St. Luke’s, Luling Mrs. Tisdale Yaring Hart Hood Teeter Babe Philippine Rai A Carter Bunny Bear Car Bed Toidey White & Colors Sos Faille Gabardine Infant’s Shop
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