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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1950

Page

7

City Art and Ceramics Classes Open for Registration

The Austin Recreation Department offers eight week courses in art and ceramics. Registration Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 to 5 PM at the Austin Public Library basement. Adult ceramics meet Tuesdays at Deep Eddy Ceramics Works with a $10 fee. An adult art class, ceramics for children, and additional crafts are listed with times, sites, and contact numbers for information.

Austin Recreation Department Austin Public Library Deep Eddy Ceramics Works Deep Eddy Avenue Closs Deep Eddy Ceramics Workshop Austin Athletic Club Hancock Recreation Center

Mrs. Gustafson Hosts WSCS Meeting at French Place

Mrs. E Gustafson hosted the WSCS gathering at 2003 French Place on Tuesday evening for Decker members. A program and business session were held with refreshments served to guests including J F Karling George Anderson G Anderson Bill Elam Fred Sweneen Eugene Johnson Will Youngquist John L Sandberg C B Johnson Clifford Stahl James Sellstrom Curtis Johnson Joe Laindell Mabel Munson Norman Anderson Carl Sellstrom Carl Youngquist Martwin Guatatson and Earl Lind.

Eric Guetateon French Place The Decker S J F. Karling George Anderson G. Anderson Bill Elam Fred Sweneen Eugene Johnson Will Youngquist John L Sandberg C B Johnson Clifford Stahl James Sellstrom Curtis Johnson Joe Laindell Mabel Munson Norman Anderson Carl Sellstrom Carl Youngquist Martwin Guatatson Earl Lind

Teacher Hostess To Bethany Class

Mrs Eric Studeman led a Bethany First Baptist class devotional on Christian living at her home 2500 McCallum. W H Bergfield presided in the absence of the president Mrs Ray Wyckoff. Secret pals were revealed and gifts were sent to retiring officers for their service.

Mre Eric Studeman First Baptist Bethany Mra Studeman McCallumive W. H. Bergfield Ray Wyckoff

YWCA Talk Highlights Legion Auxiliary Meeting Activities

Mrs Martin and Mrs Kermacy spoke on the YWCA origin growth and programs at University Unit 288 American Legion Auxiliary. Poppy plans 7 000 contributions for Nov 11 sale support families of disabled veterans. Several officers reported at Galveston convention and annual treasurer figures.

YWCA Martin & Kermacy American Legion Auxiliary Roy Marshall Atlanta Kermacy Austin Ywca A. G. Ferris F. P. Gerling Rm. KR York Poppy Auxiliary American Legion Hospital

Supper Party by Alpha X Delta Austin Alumnae

Austin alumnae of Alpha X Delta hosted a buffet supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs J O Sponberg 1500 Crestwood. After the meal a business session announced outreach for out of state alumnae to join the Austin group and contact president Mrs J O Sponberg 59216. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Keith Young and many local members.

Mesdames C. E. Berkman W. H Brydson M. L Burr G. Ro Herzik Jr Curtis Holland Gene Howard Cy Rogers 8. M. Bakkegard R. W. Terry J .O. Sponberg

Elgin PTA Hears Dr Joe V Fleming

Dr Joe V Fleming president of the Elgin School Board spoke on Elgin Schools Today and Tomorrow at the first fall PTA meeting held at Memorial Park. Rev Doyle Morton gave the invocation. New trustees and teachers were introduced by Ray Coffman. Elgin High Band played under Milton Dusek. Yearbooks distributed. refreshments served to about 125 guests.

Elgin Joe V. Fleming Elgin School Board Memorial Park Doyle Morton Ray Coffman Elgin High School Milton Dusek

Designing Woman Shelves Turn Beds Into Decor Pieces

A design piece discusses shelf headboards for modern and traditional bedroom groups. Builders can use ready made bookcases as the core, adding wood between them to create a headboard. Various color ideas are suggested including brown turquoise and navy paired with pink or coral accents.

Comptrollers Luncheon Club Installs Mrs Hofer as Leader

The Wives of the Comptrollers Department Luncheon Club in Austin installed new officers led by Mrs L L B Hofer as president. Others are Mrs Gus Farrar as vice president and Mrs W B Davis as secretary with Mrs H C Story as treasurer.

Comptrollers Department Austin W. L. Brown L. L. B. Hofer Gus Farrar W. B. Davis H. C. Story

Cleaning Backyard Garbage Cans for Sanitation

Wash the backyard garbage can with soap and water when possible. Rinse with hot water and place in the sun to dry for sanitation.

Lyn Rogers Elected Fidelis Class President

Mrs Lyn Rogers will lead the Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Sunday School for the coming year after officers were elected at her home Tuesday evening. Attendees included Miss Iva Lee Creel James Lyn Rogers Dolan J J Nechsinger Jack Gistrap Elmore Jimmy Mohel and others.

Lyn Rogers Fidelis Taylor Mere Lyn Rogers Iva Lee Creel Mee James Lyn Rogers Dolan J J. Nechsinger Jack Gistrap Elmore Jimmy Mohel Eric Anderson Lland Zollars Ortin Mot Fred Worley W. J. Lone

WCTU to Hear Denver Convention Report at Friday Meeting

The Frances Willard Chapter will hear a report on the national WCTU convention held in Denver. Mrs Claude de Van Watts, state WCTU chairman and convention delegate, will read and discuss the conference. Mrs Watts, elected head of the WCTU editors, announces The Texas White Ribbon publication is the Texas WCTU journal.

WCTU Denver Frances Willard Mra Hal Bybee Enfield Claude de van Watts Watts Texas White Ribbon Texas

Churchmen Host Teen-Agers Night in Prairie Lea

The Men's Brotherhood of Fentress Presbyterian Church hosted a teen-agers night with a program and dinner. Rev. J. M. Heacock spoke, featuring musical selections by local youths and a vocal duet. About 30 guests joined roughly 40 members. dinner was provided by the Eastern Star.

Prairie Lea Men's Brotherhood of the Fentress Presbyterian Church J. M. Heacock Lockhart Methodist Church Wine Patey Munk Billie Bownds Winette Winyard Patsy Nancy Munk Robert Fentress Order of the Eastern Star

Prizewinning Devil's Food Cake Recipe At County Fair

Mrs. G. W. Greenhaw shares her prizewinning Devil's food cake method from Buda's Mays County fair. The recipe features steps to combine ingredients and cook until thick, with vanilla for flavor, reflecting local culinary success.

G. W. Greenhaw Buda Sept Feye W. Greenhaw Mays County

UN Talk Planned By Taylor B and P W

Miss Mary Elizabeth Fox a journalism instructor at Southwestern University will discuss the United Nations history at a Business and Woman's Club meeting in Taylor. She has attended UN sessions and plans a visit next month. The event at Mrs. John Cornforths home is hosted by Mrs. John Cornforth with Mr. Oliver P. Harris and Miss Ploy Jones assisting.

Aylor Mary Elizabeth Fox Southwestern University United Nations Business and Woman's Club Fox Stether John Cornforth Oliver P. Harris Ploy Jones

Tarrytown WSCS Studies Near East

The Tarrytown Methodist WSCS continued a Near East Panorama program Tuesday morning at the church. Mr. Albert Davis led the discussion with Mesdames Lea White Leonard Carlton Laralee Garrett Walter Butler W S Birdwell and Bill Farmer also taking part. Mrs Doyle Baldridge chaired the business session. hostesses included Mrs dames Karl Sladek Frank Rundell and Elizabeth Wallis.

Near East Panorama Wes Tarrytown WSCS Albert Davis Mesdames Lea White Leonard Carlton Laralee Garrett Walter Butler W. S. Birdwell Bill Farmer Doyle Baldridge Dames Karl Sladek Frank Rundell Elizabeth Wallis

Meetings Today in Austin Among Local Groups

Frances Willard Chapter of WCTU hosts Mrs Hal J Bybee at 1406 Enfield Road from 3 to 5 p.m. Austin Branch AAUW offers open house for new members with Mrs G H Newlove at 3008 Washington Square from 8 to 10 p.m. Austin Auxiliary to Texas Pharmaceutical Association meets at Green Pastures at 12 15 p.m.

Frances Willard WCTU Hal J. Bybee Enfield Road Austin AAUW G. H. Newlove Washington Square Texas Pharmaceutical Association Green Pastures

Book Review Club Schedules Coffee Gathering

The Current Book Review Club plans a coffee hour Wednesday at 4 pm in the home of Mrs. Victor Kormeier 2514 Harford Read. Members will bring a guide and attend a party outline discussed by James Fincher at 1402 Morton Lane. Attendees include Mesdames Baldridge Burleson Edwards Fincher Foote Harrison Kormeier McLaugh Mever Mue tt Ricketts Shanks Ziller Gatlin and others.

Victor Kormeier Harford James Fincher Morton Lane Baldridge J M. Burleson Ted Edwards James B Fincher

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