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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1941

Page

15

Fiesta of Engagements Brighten Summer Soirees

A wave of Fiesta parties marks engagements and wedding preparations. Attendees include Mrs. James Tillman Halle hosting a luncheon at her sister Mrs. A.W. Wesber's home honoring Mrs. West guests Mrs. Frank N. Watson of Dallas and Mr. George Walker Jr. of Luling. The Bryant household hosts visitors from UT and El Paso, with duchesses and maids from Richmond and El Paso arriving to join the festivities. Further plans reveal showers, a shipper party after rehearsal, and multiple attendants named for the Webb-Hammett wedding, alongside a lavender-brimmed luncheon and a silver tea hosted by the St. Gerardy Mothers' Club.

James Tillman Halle A.W. Wesber West Frank N. Watson Dallas George Walker Jr Luling Henry Bryant Vippa Bryaht University of Texas Janice Ransom Richmond Texas Kelley Peareson Thyacis Barbara Bissett el Paso Mary Whitaker Bryants Wilbur Moben Griffis Ave Fork Sill Fiesta Desee Newton Donnie Fraser Everett Oklahoma City B. T. Masterson Jeane John Galveston Florence Thompson Gallas Carl E. Bosshardt Ed Carruth Ert St. Anthony Hatel Jane Carruth Madge Barclay Lafe Ward la Ward Tse St Anthony Hotel St. Patrick's Altar Society St. Forrick’s Hall Pearl Adelle Webb Charles Bernard Hammette Jr Pennsylvania Walter Carroll Doughty Norman W. Craig Wilson EB. White Ann Cross Pot F. W. Gunther Miss Webb Howard Mias Davia Jr D. W. Carroll Arthur D. Pernoud Eileen Barry Norman W. Graig South Russia Webb Tom K. Webb Beta Tau Zela West Gramercy Betty Dave Mary Ann Birkhead Fether Barnes St. Gerardy Mothers’ Club Rye James Z. Garter Harl Matheny Frank Mash Isabel

Kindergarten Has Rhythm Song Recital and Flower Show Awards

Kindergarten students presented a rhythm and song recital under Mrs. Me Giesenschlag with assistance from primary teachers and Mrs. Goon Garland. A reception followed the program as many local and rural schools participated in related exhibits and awards, with families attending the Metropolitan Opera presentation in Dallas after Fiesta.

A. i Me Giesenschlag Dorsica Bawarda Uni Hind OM Plana Goon Garland Ati Resi Cath Ran Waynes Katherine Elkins Joan Schwifchenbere Teeing Atv Nancy Jane Grubbs Jane Johnson Nis Altaptaye Jackie Wilkes Winfred Rouse Marthe Mules Exon Peony Bea Anna Sraynard Gindina Pleas McNeet Quid Day McNoob Dallas

Assault defendants fined in county court

Chesley Tove of 02 Findda street pleaded guilty to assault with a motor vehicle and was fined 75 dollars plus costs by Judge G J Matthews. Juan Ochoa of 1701 Vera Cruz street and Jessie May Unez of 202 McBeary street pleaded guilty to simple assault and were fined 5 dollars plus costs each. Other cases included Willie Randall driving John Lim’s car without consent and William Rederigung carrying a pistol, all in the same Wednesday session.

Chesley Tove Findda Street G. J. Matthews Juan Ochoa Vera Cruz Streat Jessie Mar Unez Mcbeary Street Carl ‘Tr. Heinrich Willie Randall Live Oak Street John Lim Houston William Rederigung Arsenal Street Uniys Tully John Hogue Lsted Roosevelt Avenue Nelson Havner Mills Alley J. W. Chirk Aotor Hatcher

Convention of passenger accounts committee ends in Plaza hotel

The convention of the passenger accounts committee of the Association of American Ballroails adjourned after a brief session at the Plaza hotel on Wednesday selecting Denver for its next meeting, with numerous railway officials attending including J. Crane Klaais Gentent and G. W. Mecthenin.

Southern Pacific A. Ss. Miteledl Canadian National Pranek Union Preific G. A. Gardiner Santa Fe B.J. Gotingon Northerth Pacific J.J. Hassell New York Central Southern Railway LM. Grier Baltimore and Ohio M. VL. Pierce Rock Island and Pacifle L. B. Pand N.Y. N HA. F. Pree Asociation Washington, D. C W. M. Mooney Texas and O. D. Weaver Fort Worth Denver A. R. Wood Southwestern Railway RR. Bradford Robert Wilson Panhandle and Santa Fay GB Coleman Newereloom LM. Edrington Coral Hines

Music Festival at Southwest Texas Teachers College

The festival in San Marcos featured the premiere of Love Divine by Pred EB. Eg beet of Dallas, with 12 high schools totaling 550 voices and 60 players from San Marcos, San Antonio and Austin. Soloists included Ruth Ickford and Jasper Snellings. Dr. J. Grady Harlan directed. The event closed the annual choir contest tied to the Texas Music Educators Association. Also a PTA meeting in Washington Irving School was held with speech by Thomas B. Portwood and performances by the school orchestra and glee club.

Texas Teachers’ College San Marcos Texas EB. Egbeet Dallis San Antonio Austin Dean H. W. Stopher Bato Rouge Waco Freeport A Avington Brackenridge Tech Charlotte Cotulla Harlendale Luling Ruth Ickford Southwest ‘Texas Teachers’ College Texas Music Educators’ Association

Right of Way Suit Ordered in Bexar County

Bexar County commissioners voted to institute condemnation proceedings for 18 acres needed for the right of way along to Anery Wurzbach military highway. The county offered 3917.50 for the property. Beginning May 12 the court will sit as a board of equalization to hear tax protests. Bid for repairs to the county water heater was accepted at 48.40. The commission will seek an opinion on using funds budgeted for maintenance of Morris and Pleasanton Parks.

Bexar County Commissioners Aurl Alvin Slernell Anery Wurzbach Ailitary Comminslonens Warebach Judd Plumbing Company Tremaitie Tenange Morris Pleasanton jParks

Truck Load Limit Rules Explained in San Antonio Industry

The San Antonio Manufacturers' association heard new state Wes 19a rules clarified by JW. map chief on weight inspection. Secretary C G Leal reported 80 firms making Army products, including funding materials fixtures khaki apparel refrigerators cigars gasoline bags and former boxes.

New State San Antonio

Can a Married Woman Ever Feel Certain

Public health blurb urges women to avoid risky home remedies for nerves and health. It promotes Zonite as a non irritant germ killer for intimate care, claiming safety and cleanliness and noting a mass purchase figure. The ad directs readers to send name and address to Zonite Products Corp in New York for a booklet.

New York

Auxiliary Sets Installation Ceremony Details at Local Church

The V.ELW Auxiliary held an installation dine and discussion at a church dining room with a covered dish meal. The May meeting will feature nominating committee reports and officer elections for the coming year. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1533 to install officers Thursday at the Elk’s Club with Nel Moody installing and Altay Lee Duryea and Lucile White assisting. Indications of new officers and roles across multiple units followed, with a program on Rye Southwest Architecture led by Mrs. G. D. Pickens and Mrs. G. B. Prentiss.

Gene Briscoe Wll Jadles Artillery Motor Transpork the Elk’s Rlub Nel Moody Department Altay Lee Duryea Lucile White Henrrietta Vada Manpin Gladys Miller Eleanor Keller Martina Mathinies Frances Summers Della Mooty Bonnibel Vineyard Gertrude Flack Myrtle Whitney Catherine Scott Nell Knox Jessie Ting Margaret] Schumaehey Julia Gebhard Ada Gor Ley Rose Pure W. Hoyd Smith Architec—ture Rye Southwest G. D. Plckens G. B. Prentiss

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