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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1943

Page

4

Marian Martin shirt waist pattern offered by San Antonio Light

Marian Martin pattern 9320 for a shirt waist with front skirt pleats and a black bodice yoke. Notched collar with long sleeves. sizes range 14 to 42 with complexity notes. Orders sent to Pattern department in San Antonio, with delays possible due to mail volume.

Marian Martin Uusses Marian Mertin San Antonio Light Pattern Department San Antonio Texas

Y Gardeners Can Get More Gasoline

Washington announces new ration rules for farmers and gardeners growing vegetables on at least TSU square feet. Authorized travel allowances total up to 300 miles, with a possible 900 miles extra ration credit, equating to about two gallons of gasoline and valid for six months.

Washington OBA Brown Furdener Fasoline

Woman Faints Waiting for Sugar Ration

Mrs Mintle Af of Diehra, aged 73, fainted in a ration line after losing her sugar ration band while waiting for two hours outside the abolition board offices. She was carried outside, revived, and the loss was recorded. details indicate an urgent need for replacement procedures.

Eansad Urry Mintle Af Diehra

Saving Food New Q.M. Aim in Fort Worth

Fort Worth April 23 Brig Gen James J Yrink deputy quartermaster general for supply announced the new objective of the quartermaster to save a pound of food per day per soldier. Col Max R Waineo president of the board said a survey of Army units covered 63 mess halls, showing meals and rations consumed and indicating food is being wasted.

Fort Worth Quartermaster Departments Consarvate Presran James J. Yrink United States Wather

Supper party precedes wedding of Dorothy Brann and Dorsey McCrory

Fort Sam Houston hosted a supper party for relatives and guests of the bride-to-be Dorothy Brann and Maj. Dorsey Elwood McCrory on Friday evening. Attendees included Col. and Mrs. Donald Brann and numerous officers from Fort Sam Houston. The couple plan to wed at 8 30 p m in the Fort Sam Houston Post chapel, followed by a reception at Brann quarters. Separate notices report the marriage of Miss Mary Winfield to Capt. Asher Richardson Comb at St Marks Episcopal Church with a reception in the Tapestry Room of the St Anthony hotel.

Dorothy Brann Dorsey Elwomt McCtrary Donald Weldon Brann Fort Sam Houston Elup Cavers Cady Leute Victoria August Borleis Sid George Bishop Dorsey Elwood McCrory Fors Sam Houston Post Donald Welton Brann Mary Winfield Cpt Asher Richardson Bte St Marks Episcopallchuren St. Anthony Hotel

Easter Week End Visit In Laredo And Club Meeting

Mrs Petrich of Laredo spends Easter weekend with Mr and Mrs James Cecil Nelson. Officers' Club of Blue Bonnet Brigade Woodmen Circle met at the home of Mrs Lewina Ritchey. Plans discussed for a May bingo party led by chairwoman Ethel Phillips with Mable Van Buskirk and Fannie Choate assisting. Red Cross sewing distributed by Lucille Bay eateman. Blue Bonnet Grove to meet February 12 at 2 PM in the Woodmen Hall. Officers' Club of Blue Bonnet Lodge ladies society hosted Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen at Marguerite Scott's home with Mrs Gladys Connell assisting as hostess.

Blue Bonnet Brave Woodmen Circle Lewina Ritchey Claudia Jonea Ethel Phillips Mable van Buskirk Fannie Choate Lucille Bay Eateman Red Cross Blue Bonnet Grove Houston Street Blue Bonnet Lodge Ladies Society Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Marguerite Scolt Gladys Connell

Character Growth Lecture by Theosophical Speaker

Knudsen, a longtime theosophist with tours in China India Europe and Asia, will discuss Growth of Character via Karma and Retribution at 6 p m Sunday in Milam Auditorium. The event is sponsored by Theosophical Society president Mrs Winhie KF Hardy announced.

Calif Milam Theosophical Restay Winhie KF. Hardy Knudsen China India Europe Asia

Pope to Deliver Easter Message to Diplomatic Corps

Berlin radio quoted a DNB dispatch claiming Pope Pius XI will deliver an Easter message tomorrow at 3 am WT in the presence of Vatican officials and the diplomatic corps. The report notes the event will be broadcast on Vatican radio.

Lordon Apri Berlin Pius

40 Percent Draft Registrants Unfit, Warn War Work Rules

Dear Miss Fairfax notes that over 40 percent of draft registrants were rejected for slight physical defects. Northwestern University experts blame automobiles, films, and home life for softened fitness, urging physical programs to prevent degeneration after age 25. The War Manpower Commission has arranged eight to nine hour shifts to aid women workers, enabling time for shopping and domestic duties.

Miss Fairfax War Manpower Commission Northwestern University Kranz

Briggs Funeral Planned Here

Briggs Funeral Planned Here for Mrs. Mary Williams Briggs 82 native of James Wisconsin died Friday morning in San Antonio. Survived by daughter Mrs. Gay Jackson of San Antonio six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Final rites at McCollum Mull chapel with Rev Samuel Ko Terry officiating. Burial in Miw ison park with church choir present. Local church service set for 8 p.m. Sunday.

Evtyices McCollim-Mull Mary Willams Briggs West Lullwood Avenue Samurl Miwison Park Mis Hriges James Wis Gay ©. Jackson San Antonio

Soldiers ready and equipped, General says at Army Day

Brig Gen George Davis told Botavians at an Army Day luncheon that U S soldiers are equipped with tiny weapons and ready to fight. He praised Texans for fighting resolve and their work with MacArthur staff in preparations against the Japanese while urging civilians to support the home front and endure months of hard work and sacrifice.

Bic Americat Geogre Davis Anay Staf Botavians Cal G. T. Barnes Master Depot London Wiliam 5 Tuttle Walter C. White Randolph Feld Stanton Smith Brooksield Walter Storrie George FB. Perddy Third Army Command America Texas San Sam Houston

Gardens on Campus UCLA Plan Victory Gardens

UCLA students on campus lay out 92 victory garden plats as part of wartime effort. Los Angeles April 24 report notes arrangements to grow food locally and support home front needs.

Los Angeles University of California At Victory

Dutch Treat Cross Stitch Patterns Advertised

An advertisement from the San Antonio Needlecraft Department promotes Dutch Treat cross stitch patterns. It details a 12-motif transfer pattern, sizes 6x10 to 11x4 inches, with materials and stitch illustrations. Send pattern number, name, and address with payment in coins. patterns may ship slower due to mail volume, with a New York office handling orders.

Ernie San Antonio Ligit Needlecraft Department San Antonio Texas

Good Manners Good Manners by Cornelius Beeckman

Dear Mrs Beeckman asks about a furlough wedding and whether the bride's mother should give her in marriage. She notes her father is dead and wonders if the mother should rise to answer Who giveth this woman to be married and whether she should walk down the aisle alone or with her uncle for support.

MHS Cornelius Beeckman Mrs. Beeckman St. Mary's Ehareh Janelte St. Mary's Street G. J. Siemes M.T J. J. Ryan M. L. Deacon J. Gordon M. T Ries

Wedding Day Instructions and Reader Q&A Notes

A fragment covers Mass scheduling at St. Marys with sacristan details and marriage guidance. It includes a formal wedding invitation and etiquette advice on when to send a present, how to address the bride’s parents, and what to say at the reception. The text also contains reader questions about timing and proper manners.

Lutheran Pastors Convene in Seguir

The Texas district of the Amet invites Lutheran pastors and auxiliary groups to a week of evangelism training at a Texas Lutheran campus. Rev John A Scherzer leads sessions at Grace Lutheran with sermons by district president H Ho. The program runs April 2 to April 30 with daily lectures by competent speakers from various Brotherhoods nationwide.

Texas Amet Iran Lutheran Churen John A. Scherzer Grace Lutheran Texas Lutheran Lex

Faith Church Easter Service at 10 AM and 11 05 AM

Faith Church in Georgia near Prime Helgnis wtatlct on Malone streets will hold Easter morning devotion at 10 o clock. Pastor Rev J Delthtoff will preach on New Clothes with the spiritual meaning of the resurrection and administer the Sacrament of the Altar. Choir will begin at 11 05 AM.

Tutheren

Mt Calvary Sunrise and Easter Services Announced

Mt Calvary church at West Poplar and Jackson streets sets a 6 a m sunrise service with a 10 30 a m regular festival service, Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 30, Easter evening at 7 30 led by Pastor W E Schlecht.

Mount Calvary Gutherin Chirch West Poplar Jackson Ngreels Rey W. E, Schlecht

Cadies Meeting Dates Announced for April

Mark's chapter of the Daughters of the Ring will meet Wednesday April 28 at 4018 ppm in the finish haute. The Parish Ald mines Friday April 30, an afterlay saving sex san for the Red Crant.

Él. Mark's Chapter of the Daughters of the Ring Ald Wil

Wilmeth's Easter Message at Beacon Hill Church of Christ

Perry D Wilmeth minister at Beacon Hill Church of Christ 989 West Magnolia will speak Sunday at 11 o clock on Why I Believe in the Resurrection of Christ Special singing fits the season and will open the morning program The church reports unusually large attendance and urges punctual arrival to avoid disruption The evening service will discuss Where the Master Goes Home With a Man The Lord's Supper is served at both services for workers and reliitary personnel.

Keepig Perry D. Wilmeth Beacon HU Church of Christ West Magnolia Christ Beacon Hil Church of Christ Wikueth Hhe

St Luke's Easter Services Set for 8 A M

Rev CG J Reithioff pastor of St Luke's Evangelical church at U S corner Hfousten and Chupaderas streets will hold Easter Hour services at 8 a m Sunday The administration of the Sacrament of the Altar will be given A special congregational meeting will follow the service The Rev Mr Delthtoff preached on New Clothes as the Spiritual Meaning of Resurrection Church school has been back for 3130 8 mm

J. Reithioff St. Luke's Evangelical Church U. S Hfousten Chupaderas Delthtoff Bern

Easter Special Music at First Assembly of God

Easter program features soloists and choir numbers by church members at First Assembly of God, Lancaster and Dittmar. Mrs Gideon DeMer chant co pastor will speak at morning service on the Resurrection. Evangelistic service at 7 p.m. with Rev DeMerchant preaching on the binding of the Spirit.

Spiritwal Cafe

Baptismal Rites and Services at Multiple Churches

Baptismal rites administered at five events. A play "De Miracle of East" to be presented during Pour Aquare per church worship service in Missouri. South lamp Heights Presbyterian and Alana Heights Presbyterian plan Sunday services with sermons by Rev. H J Rages. Morning worship, Sunday school, and youth service scheduled.

Easter observance at Denver Heights Church of Christ

Wilson urges weekly Easter focus during morning service at Denver Heights Church of Christ Portersheth. He emphasizes Christ’s resurrection, noting the Lord's Day weekly gathering and the congregational singing with Frank Dunn. He contrasts annual Easter with ongoing celebration and unity through the gospel.

Eyver Heights Chiist Portersheth Church Christ Frank Dunn Denver Heights M Wilson Christ Standay Church of Christ Jezsa Air Wikson

Circle Meetings For Week Listed

Circle meetings of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Travis Park Methodist listed this week. Junior Wesleyan Monday 6 39 p m in Stephenson room. guests Luy Nellie Atuunive Rankin and Vera Walle will be hostesses. Downtown circle Thursday in Beginners room. Wednesday 10 a m with Mrs Leon Marlin 421 Bailey No 6. No 5 will discontinue refreshments and donate a dollar to Whosoever Mission. No 7 Wednesday with Mrs B T Pruitt 429 Eas Evergreen. No 8 Monday 1 2 r m with Mrs O T Traylor 324 Avant. No 1 Monday 2 40 p m with Mrs Grocer L Horn 619 Elm West. No 1 Tuesday p m with Mrs W L McLaughlin 22 Rigales. No 12 Monday 2 30 p m with Mrs Glover 2300 West Houston. No 13 Monday 2 30 p m with Mrs W H Flannery 107 East Elmere.

Varions Woman'’s Society of Christian Gervice Travis Park Methodist Chate Witt Ty Stephenson Luy Nellie Atuennive Frances Rankin Vera Walle Try Ahuvel Leon Marlin Bailey B. T. Pruitt Eas Evergreen Houston No. 13 WY. H. Flannery Elie Imere

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