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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

6

Taylor FB&PW Will Receive Charter Monday

The Taylor FB&PW Club will receive its charter at an 8 p m dinner Monday at the Brazosmar Hotel. Mrs. Oliver P. Harris presides. Miss Thelma Gentry will install officers. guests include Mrs. Chauncey Ward and Mrs. Eugene, with Miss Myrtle Tanner also attending.

Taylor Fb&pw Taylor Fb&pw Club Brazilmar Oliver P. Harris Chauncey Ward Houston Texas Fb&pw Thelma Gentry Austin District Six Austin Fb&pw Eugene Austin Ub Myrtle Tanner State Federation Harris Frances Fullerton Ozelle Zieschang Homer Gilstrap Ethel B. Hodge Clint Davison F. E. Holman Sam Wilson Floy Jones Mary Agnes Roddy Gillis Conoley Ross Dixon W. S. Wilson J. W. Cornforth Ethel Dyer Bill Schultz Schultz Mesdames H. T. Alexander C. R. Taylor Roddy

18 Beta Sigma Phis Attend State Meet

Eighteen Austinites traveled to Corpus Christi for the Beta Sigma Phi state convention. Delegates included Mrs Chester Brooks City Council representative, Mrs John Sellinstoh Alpha Chi, Mrs C A Logan Alpha Phi, Joyce Lacey Gamma Phi, Jeanette Gustafson Theta Zeta, Mrs Wayne Jarvis Zeta Omicron, Alice Timmerman Xi Zeta, Dorothy Tungate and Hilleen Wolf Nu Phi Mu. The group voted to hold the next state convention in San Antonio.

San Antonio

Bridge Party Slated At University Club

A bridge party will be held at the University Club at 2304 San Antonio beginning at 8 p m Saturday. Hosts for the occasion are Dr and Mrs T R McNeely and Dr and Mrs Joe Jones.

University Club San Antonio T. R. McNeely Joe Jones

Manchaca HD Club Wins Measure Club Contest

The Measure Your Club contest results for the club year were announced by Mrs. Tom Ed Caldwell, Travis County chairman. Manchaca Home Demonstration Club placed first with 4 560 points, Oak Hill 4 010, and Creedmoor 3 585. Special awards went to club women who read 25 or more books.

Travis County Home Demonstration Council Manchaca Oak Hill Creedmoor Tom Ed Caldwell Travis County Texas Home Demonstration Association

Early preschool toys build a keen mind and fingers

The article argues education begins before kindergarten with simple toys. It suggests string and spools, blocks, colored sticks, and paper cutouts to teach concentration, form, and dexterity. Parent planning in preschool years helps children enter school with a prepared mind.

National Kindergarten Association

First Baptist WMU Meeting Friday Concludes Mary Hill Davis Season

The First Baptist WMU will meet Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church to close the Mary Hill Davis season of prayer. An offering for state missions will be taken, a musical program presented, and the conference theme will be Gleam of the Lone Star in Texas. Speakers include Rev. J. N. Marshall, Mrs. W. A. Hancock, and Dr. A. H. Broden.

First Baptist WMU Mary Hill Davis

Delta Chi Hosts Rushees at Zilker Park Picnic

A Wiener roast at Zilker Park marked Delta Chi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha second rush party. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs. John Dougherty and Mrs. J. P. Fitzgerald and Miss Patricia Robertson. Attendees included John Dougherty Richard Kennedy J P Fitzgerald Ed Faulk Fred Eggerton Lonnie Siebel Jr. and Donald Burrus along with Ruth Wiemken Julie House Wanda Allamon Irene Petrusek Mabel Lewis Mildred Wiemken Edith Shuptrine Frances Alexander Patricia Robertson Eleanor Harris Jack Armstrong Van Curtis Jack Chris man Jimmy Fitzgerald Garland Anderson and Haynes Morris.

Zilker Park Delta Chi Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha John Dougherty J. P. Fitzgerald Patricia Robertson Richard Kennedy Ed Faulk Fred Eggerton Lonnie Siebel Jr Donald Burrus Ruth

League of Women Voters Austin Se adjourned first fall meeting

The Austin League of Women Voters holds its 9:30 a m Friday fall membership session at the Hitchin Post. New members meet officers during a 50 cent coffee hour. DallasTexas League president Mrs Martin Row speaks on statewide progress and a Know Your State handbook.

Austin League of Women Voters Hitchin’ Post Austin John Watt Martin Row Dallas Texas League of Women Voters League Texas League R. P. Wagner United Nations

YWCA to Offer Preschool Play Center

Mothers requested a new community service, the YWCA will open a preschool play center for ages three to six. It runs Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 noon under Mrs. H N Elliot, with crafts, singing and storytelling. Fees: 15 dollars per month, 50 cents an hour for nonparticipants, 25 cents for Y members. Registration at the YWCA Administration Building or by phone 8 8741.

The YWCA H. N. Elliot Ywca Administration 10Th and Brazos

Detroit Family Visits Paul J. Avera Residents

Mr and Mrs L J Schomig and two sons Jonathan and Dean of Detroit Michigan visit Mrs Avera and her husband Paul J Avera at 2908 Rio Grande in Detroit Michigan during their stay.

Detroit Paul J. Avera L. J. Schomig Jonathan Dean Detroit, Mich Rio Grande

Violet Crown Garden Club Teas At Governor's Mansion

Garden club invites prospective members to a tea on Thursday from 3 to 5 pm at the Governor's Mansion with new members as honorees. Dues are $1 annually to keep the club open to all women interested in gardening and community beautification.

Violet Crown Garden Club B. P. Clark Governor’s Mansion W. O. George

Meetings Today Around Austin Community Groups

Violet Crown Garden Club hosts annual fall tea at the Governor's Mansion from 3 to 5 p m Martha Chapter 883 CES holds a benefit 42 party on the lawn with Mr and Mrs T E Bowles at 4715 San Antonio Highway at 8 p m Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae luncheon at chapter house 12 30 p m Austin Woman's Club meeting at the club 12 30 p m Bergstrom AFB NCO Wives Club gathering at the club 1 30 p m Austin Kappa Delta Alumnae with Mrs W C Fullilove 1302 Norwood Road 7 30 p m Austin Branch AAUW open house 3008 Washington Square 8 to 10 p m Travis Heights PTA executive committee with Mrs A M Rundle 1406 Summit 9 30 a m

Violet Crown Garden Club Governor's Mansion Martha Ces Mrs T. E. Bowles San Antonio Highway Zeta Tau Alpha Austin Woman's Club Austin AAUW Washington Square

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