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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1941

Page

13

Royal Social Season Amid Festive Plans

Banners soggy yet banners fly as royal gentry pursue a zestful week of hospitality. Suzanna Kunkel of San Diego visits Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tucker with a June luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Morgan Douglas host guests of Pine Bluff and Prevah Texas along with cocktail patty and buffet supper. Out of town visitors arrive including Mrs. Dorothy Doran Walker of Dallas and Mrs. W W White from Ste. Agathe Des Monts with family. Mrs. J L Biggan of Oklahoma City plans Fiesta attendance for her daughter Mrs. Chaney Jr.

Willé Royal Gentry Suzanna Kunkel San Diego Bob Tucker Fills Chaney Jr St. Anthony Millard Spoclals T. G. Philips Scott Morgan Douglas L. L,. Phillips Pine Bluff Ark Charles Phillips Préveah Texas Emory Johnson Tucson Art Harry Landa Anthony F Hotel Edward Byrd Dorothy Doran Walker Dallas Paul Adams W. W. White Ste. Agathe Des Monts Quebec Danny. Miltian

Lawrences Return From Corpus Christi Visit

Mr and Mrs Richard Lawrence arrived home last week after several days in Corpus Christi as guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Zod. Among the former San Antonio residents were Mrs James Reedy and her children and Mrs Bud Baker Mrs Taylor and daughter Miss Ruth Taylor plan to return Wednesday from Dallas where they had spent several days.

Richard Lawrence Corpus Christi Frank Zod San Antonios James Reedy Bud Baker

Musical Tea By PTA Sings On Women of Influence

Musical Tea hosted by the PTA Mother Singers featured readings and songs on Women of Influence. May 1 meeting at Riverside Park B.L.A. auditorium included performances by Ida Jane Mispero and others, with Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Maspero presiding at the refreshment table.

PTA Mother Singers Mother Singers of the Riverside Park B.L. A Ur Flowers Ida Jane Mispero Barabara Mussay Virelia Lockhart Sallye ‘Tyson Dorothy Walt Pany Patsy Ami Low Jeannett Pegucd.y

Boctor’s Formula for Kidney Bladder Dismissed Millons

Fragmented OCR text narrates a dubious kidney and bladder remedy pitch. It mentions Boctor’s formula, claims of curing kidney and bladder issues, references to metals and medals, and urges readers to buy a “potent” treatment. The content is garbled and untrustworthy.

Folka Siewnand den Reins

Sister Mrs Francs Hays Of Houston Entertains

Mrs Francs Hays of Houston was honored at Lean Tuesday when her sister Mrs David Hays entertained at Rosewood home. The dining room glowed with roses gladioli and weed pens. A lace Venetian cloth covered the table with a bowl of pink orchid and spring flowers. Tapers burned in low shadows as guests assisted serving.

Francs Hays Houston Don David Hays Rosewood Martin J. Acnde Max Wier Roy Goodwin W. Gd. Holland George W. Hagy W. N. May Roy Micha Ang Hatlan Nok

Program Planned For Soldiers At Church

The Christian Endeavor class at Harriman Place Church will host entertainers from San Antonio Junior College and about 150 soldiers from Kelly Field Duncan Field and Fort Sam Houston Thursday at 7 40 p m. The college group will perform a short program followed by refreshments and games. Sponsored by Miss Adeline Powell and Miss Dorothy Malshury.

Christian Endeavor Harriman Place Churishion Church San Antonio

S A Music Federation Election Meeting Set

S A Music Federation Election Meeting Set announces regular business meeting of the San Antonio Federation of Music clubs at Plan hotel ballroom Thursday 9 30 p m Nominating committee report heard and new officers named for the coming year Plans for reciprocity deme to be given in the home of Mrs Rolly Sleen during Music week are completed Norma Stancock will host an open house at her apartment Al Anthony Wednesday 5 to 6 30 am for members and waiting lines of the Altus club followed by dinner in the Tapestry room Al Tom Members from Waen Austin San Angelo and Corpus Christi Altrusa clubs will be represented Many will attend the queen s Pageant Garden club members from five states will attend the South Central region garden club meeting in Galveston April 24 30 A program arranged by committees of the Verdeon at the Galveston Garden th Registration fee of 3 will be due April 25 After that date the fee with a 40 registration charge is Mrs Les DeRan WA21 3 Remont street Galveston Restivations inittented lare attendance

Woodrow Wilson P.T. A. Met Fisht Wrade Paul Mtuckenbruck Sue Bridewell Egpy Jenn Shaw Eddie Sender W. EB. Bhow Avet Ollie PB. Walker Tr Qudit F. W Deeling Ben F. Wolfe Tve Pearsall Harry Forrester C. Caheeway EH. Bruff John Putnam Jr H. R. Neeley W. D. Forrester Bernice Giles Lenny Birdwell B. W. Wolfrom P. P. Holland Alvin Roy al Boys! Club Mus Ati Levy San Antonio Altus Club Tapestry Room Waen Austin San Angelo Corpus Christi Altrusa Garden Gli Chilveston Galveston Garden Wanda Chiafinn Les DeRanan

Protestant Group Luncheon Held at Orphans' Home

The Council of Protestant Church Women met Friday at the Protestant Orphans Home on West Woodlawn Avenue with Mrs. BR. E. Megee presiding. Delegates reported on Salvation Army activities and the Boy Scouts troop at the home, funded by the Business Men's Bible Lost. The luncheon is set for May 6 at the Plaza hotel with B. Stanley Jones as speaker. Dr. Martha Real Jackson spoke on cancer control. Delegates to the Texas Council of Church Women convention reported, and the morning session ended with prayers and a covered dish luncheon.

Council of Protestant Church Protestant Orphans' Home West Woodlawn Avenue BR. E. Megee Dick Henry Voliachl Salvation Army Ausillary Salvation Army Wily Brogdus Orphans’ Home Business Men's Bible Lost John J. Lewis The Brotherhood Warheda Plaza Hotel Stanley Jones Martha Real Jackson Texas Council of Church Women Beaumont EH. Megee J. A. Oslin O. A. Colvin R. Jordan Amy Brown Tole Lowing Ethel Weld Marcus Davis Hullig Day Gerald Mann J. Willamson

Fiesta Houstonians Embrace Local Gatherings

Houstonians in 5 A enjoy a Fiesta with Mrs. Andrew Sasvell and Mrs. Jack Fove hosting guests. Mrs. Sarvell visits her mother, Mrs. D Marlin, while Mrs. Fove stays with Mrs. W. M. Ratcliffe Jr and others. Aver ready Service Club and Wordmen Circle prize winners include Mesdames Erna, Fring, Corley, Ritchey, Wilkinson and Mer acl. The club plans an all-ray quilting party at 2714 Buena Vista Street hosted by Mrs. Allde Routledge on April 49. The grove meets Tuesday at 1 30 p.m.

Virgle Shane Mia Mary Rarsleben Averready Service Club Bonnetgrove Wordmen

Colonial Costumes Form Spectacle At Ball

A colorful carnival week highlight, the Moneer Ball, featured colonial outfits in pastel shades. King Antale rode a white horse as pioneers danced the meat Walk, with Alfred Rohde directing the grand march. Mrs Rohde wore blue taffeta and chiffon with pink roses, others wore lace gowns, including Mrs Tita Larkin in blue and Mrs John Huth in red and white.

Audicotium King Antale Myra Alfred Rohde Tita Larkin John Huth H. C. Brooks Stanley Miller Howant Whipule Buck Wesch Brys William Lebr

Morrill Ward PTA Plans Austin Visit and Activities

The Morrill Ward PTA met at 146 p.m. with community singing. Pupils from the third and fourth grades performed. Miss Charlotte Ray Sular gave an accordion solo. Mrs. Ehlo, president, was absent. Health roundup chairman Mrs. C. G. Carmeine announced May 9 as check-up day. County Council president Mrs. Mueller discussed plans for a county PTA delegation to Austin on April 29 to visit the legislature. Auditing committee members were named and county council highlights noted. Delegates to the next county game were elected: Mrs. J. W. Dockery, Mrs. B. Henry, Mrs. L. J. Nowotny, Mrs. Marie Carr, and Mrs. G. M. Cornett. The Mather Singers performed and attendance prizes awarded. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ichtmar hosted couples’ cocktails before the Queen’s ball. Fiesta week guests include Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wales.

Morrill Ward P.T. A Charlotte Ray Sular W. E. Cook Ehlo C. GC. Carmeine Mueller County Council Vlans Austin E. Sook Clemens Beyer W. H. Ahrens G. Mueller Pearsall W. J. Royals J. We. Dockery Henry JF. Nowotny Marie Carr G. M Cornett

American air observer Col Gerald Brower killed in Sudan

War department reports Col Gerald Brower, a United States military air observer, was killed in an airplane accident in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. A cable from the American legation in Cairo says Brower died Sunday at EY Obeid, about 250 miles southwest of Khartoum.

Washington Gerald Brower United States ‘Militacy Air Sudan War Department State Department Cairo Brower EY Obeid Khartoum Cabie

Red Bird Train Added Between Chicago and Detroit

Railroads inaugurate a 4 hour 45 minute service between Chicago and Detroit named The Red Bird. It will feature modern Pullman cars including a parlor lounge, diner, observation lounge for coach passengers, and a transom parlor lounge car.

Chicago Detroit Wabash Pennsylvania

Baptist Federation Rally Sees T U Play The Spirit of Missions

The Beacon Hill church hosts a City Federation of Baptist Young People rally featuring a play The Spirit of Missions. Attendance prize went to Alamo Heights group and efficiency prize to Prospect Hill. Next rally scheduled at Prospect Hill by May 18.

City Federation of Baptit Beacon Hill Church Alamo Heights Rendance Prospect Hill Prospect

Lanchers to Hear Prize U. T. Speech

Battle of Flowers event in Austin features Miss Laura Wilson of Dallas as prize winner at the University of Texas contest last week. Wilson took $100, with Kay Nolen Houston $50 Harold Alberts San Antonio $25 and Clifton Mitchell Austin $18 as other prize results. San Antonio delegates traveling to Austin included Mrs Frank Gillespie and several others.

Will Laura Vilson Battle of Flowers Ovatorfort University of Texas Miss Wilson Kay Nolen Houston Tlarold Alberts San Antonio Clifton Mitchell Austin Mis Frank Gillespie Elizabeth Graham Henry Carr Gil‘vee Denman Carl Groos Richard F. Spencer KE. P Arnesgu

Parolee Nemesis Involved In City Incident At Haymarket

On December 23, 1949 Hugo picked up a man at Haymarket plaza and was booked for vagrancy before release. Days later the parole board announced a search for the man. On April 21, 1841 Hugo picked up another man near the carnival grounds in the 400 block of Coloroga Street, and the same man is being held for Illinois authorities.

Hugo Jnah

Girl Named to College Paper Post

Miss Alteune nnsledge daughter of Mr and Mrs V A Rutledee of 102 Lovell avenue has been elected circulation and exchange editor of the Bells Marvy Hardin Baylor college newspaper Her duties begin with the new term and she will manage subscriptions and exchanges at the publication.

Alteune Nnsledge V. A. Rutledee Lovell Avenue The Bells Marvy Hardin-Baylor College

Pash Victim's Funeral Set

Services for Burke Allen Bonner, 22, who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle auto collision, were set for 2 pm Tuesday at Hogg McCollum Butray Chapel. The Rev. W. M. Batler to officiate. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs A Randolph of San Antonio, brothers John and Joe Bonner, and sister Mrs Clarence Hubley. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park.

Burke Allen Bonner Hogg-McCollum-Butray Chipel W. M. Batler Terpte 3. A. Randolph John Joe Bowner Slater Clarence Hubley San Antonio Sunset Memorial Park

Guild to Present Comedy by Barry at Incarnate Word

The San Antonio Catholic Theater Guild will stage Pillip Barry's You and I at Incarnate Word College auditorium in May. Fred W. Colimon, president, says W. H. Foster will direct the final production of the season.

San Antoine Catholic Theater Guild Pillip Barry You Fred W. Colimaon Foster Incarnate Word College

Auto-Tamperer Sentenced to Jail in County Court

Fletcher Lee David, listed at 712 South Laredo Street, was found guilty of tampering with a motor vehicle. Judge Charles J. Matthews sentenced him to 60 days in county jail in County Court-at-Law No. 2. The car owner was Gallo Castilla.

Fletcher Lee Davidson Lsted South Laredo Street Charles J. Matthews Gallo Castilla

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Lawrences Corpus Katherine Smith Odio Rector Cannon Foil. Worth G. Wallace Smith Guy Cannon Westway Club San Antania W.B. Ay Eddie Brooks Winnln Ketchum Lela Mae Baypey Clarice Moot Withn Beattie Esther Black Clarice Meare Ediva Berry Maggie Wallace Myrtle Gaundle Sally Romberg Pauline Neuer Nathalia Denecamp Ay Ene Carson R. le Rio Selena Clara Sthumana Johm N. Burk Boctor David Hays S. A. Music Federation Ob Myra Norma Stancock Anthony Wathesday Maverick Clarke Sana LA Pva Morrill Ward Pta Plante Kama Tr Manny A Forull Baptist Federation U. T College Paper Post Guild Barry Paige
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