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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1941

Page

16

Weddings Increase Social Buzz With May and June Dates

A flurry of wedding announcements fills the social page as May and June ceremonies are scheduled. Notables include Hester Harrison and William Jeis Dick Jr., Pauline Carrington and Alexander James Jr., plus Ruth Taylor with Lieut. Robert Leslie. Guests prep receptions at First Presbyterian San Antonio and 320 Patterson Avenue.

Ifig Bell Afteright First Presbyterian Church San Antonio Texas Patterson Avenue Miss Harison Tom Harrison Kerrville H. B. Randall Barry B. Berry St. Anthony Harmison Schreiner Scott Schreiner Dick Harrison San Ane Fonio Country Club Ruth Taylor Daniel Stone Campbell Vernon Taylor Robert Leslie Sue Weaday Alice Beakley Dudley R. Wilker Miss Beakley University of Texas A. Brechelmenn

Mrs Helen Nix Hosts Supper at San Antonio Country Club

Mrs Helen Nix entertained a small group Sunday evening at supper at the San Antonio Country Club. She complimented Mrs Schreiner Nelson who just arrived home from Hewett and Mr and Mrs Emery Sohnson of Tucson Arizona.

Helen Nix Helen Nhy San Antonio Country Club Schreiner Nelson Hewett Emery Sohnson Tucson Ariz

Mrs Rex Ross Postpones Luncheon at St Anthony Hotel

Mrs Rex Ross has postponed the luncheon scheduled for today at the St Anthony hotel due to her illness and will set a later date when she is well.

Rex Ross St. Anthony Hotel

May Day Fete at St Mark’s Community House Postponed

The May Day fete at St Mark’s Community House is postponed due to weather. It will be held May 6 at 9 p.m.

St. Mark's Community House

Pauline Carrington Honored at Breakfast Event

Mrs. George McLernon hosted a breakfast in her home complimenting Miss Pauline Carrington the bride to be. The decor featured bridal motifs and the event included 14 guests with Mrs. Carrington assisting in serving. Dial F-71254 appears as a contact line for a want ad.

Pauline Carrington George McLernon Joh Carrington

Ward Bennett marry in St Marys Catholic Church

Richard F. Ward and Ruth Bennett were married in St Marys Catholic Church on Saturday April 13 with James D Autremont officiating. Miss Florence McEnery was maid of honor, the groom’s men included Lieut. A Reymond and Capt. Winston. A reception followed at the bride’s home before a trip to New Orleans and a move to San Antonio.

Ruth Bennett Richard Francis Ward James A. Ward Melrose Iown St.Mary's Catholic Church Ray James D'Autremont Francis ©. Sullivan Rose McEnery Elven J. G. McSpaden Florence McEnery Laurent A. Reymond E.G. Winston Venable M.T. Kamena R. +. Miller Sam Houston Alfred Oswald New Orleans Ward San Antonio San Antonia Mother Marie de Saint Jean Uraulines Urseline Academy Our Lady Rovert Emmett Lucey Arden Auditorium Mother General Mother St. Albert South America British Guiana

Bride-Elect Gifted Pottery Shower Details

Miss Maye Goodrich hosted a Tuesday afternoon shower for bride-elect Virginia Vaughn. Guests received aqua and yellow Franciscan pottery, with helpers Mrs M J Long and Mrs Walter Taylor assisting. The Eliza beth Tynan PT A executive committee met, planning the monthly meeting for 2:30 p m Thursday at the school as Mg GL Badders and Mrs L N Seofield were to install officers.

Maye Goodrich Virginia Vaughn M. J. Long Walter ‘Taylor Elizabeth Tynan

Mrs Champion Hosts Luncheon for San Antonio Graduates

Mrs Nick Champion will entertain with a luncheon at the San Antonio Country Club honoring June graduates Miss Susan Qresham of St Marys Hall Miss Fairfax Meablt and Miss Aurbrey Keating of Jefferson High School. Also planned is a piano recital by Miss Barbara Furlong on May 11 at 8 p.m. at the Lady of the Lake featuring Bach Schumann and Liszt.

Nick Champion San Antonio Country Club Susan Qresham St. Mary's Hall Fairfax Meablt Aurbrey Keating Jefferson High School Barbara Furlong Lady of the Lake Bach Schumann Choyin Liszt

May Queen Play Set At Harlandale School

Harlandale School hosts the May Queen play with a ceremony on the front lawn. Students including Joan Barbee Rose Mary Roseman Virginia Inten Janet Mooney and Shirley Jean Tom participate as attendants and the queen. A reception follows the program and refreshments are offered with no admission. The Alamo Mission chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas plans a 3:30 p.m. meeting in Alamo hall and a 6:30 p.m. buffet at the home of Katherine and Martha Staley.

Ban Joss Harlan Linitiation Dale Wil Alamo Children of the Republic of Texas Katherine Martha Staley Eugene Small Witty Ipreside

Safe in Fatal Sea Fires Amid War News

New York April 28 Between 20 and 40 British gallery and army men were lost when an unidentified ship carrying Kenneth Downs International News Service correspondent caught fire in mid Atlantic. Downs was rescued by the former American destroyer H M S Dies ein and is en route to Cairo. Also noted gas consumption meet May 1 with Mrs Mime Hock presiding and Texas Pred McAllister as worthy patron.

New York Kenneth Downs International Waa Near East Vaught mid-Allsnde Downs H. M Diesein England Sgain Cairo Mime Hock Texas McAllister

Vocational Rally Opens Wednesday at Gunter Hotel

About 4000 expected including 3000 students to attend Une Swertyeste and Anmiail rally of the Future Homemakers of yes. It opens Wednesday at noon in the Gunter hotel with panel discussions at Municipal auditorium and meetings in Gunter and Plaza hotels. Principal speaker is John Hiller Kilgore Junior College student. Minsie Cameron of Hereford is state president.

Yes Gunter Hotel State Board For Questional Education Johm Hiller Kilgore Apeskief Municipal Gunter Plaza Minsie Cameron Hereford

Ships Tie-Up Threatens Atlantic Freight Line

In Jersey City on April 29 the Marine Engineers Benevolent Association demands union recognition and more engineers aboard the American Export Line fleet. Four ships have walked out since the Tahday when the liner Bihaney’s crew deserted before a Lisbon voyage carrying 07 passengers 4000 bags of mail and 1100 tons of cargo. The Maritime Board sent a mediator to settle the dispute as Export operates four passenger ships on the New York Lisbon route and 20 freighters to India and the Far East.

Jersey City N. J Marine Engineera’ Benehelm Association Brtthday Bihaney Lisbon Mmearmc Ahor Export New York

Jones Forecasts US National Debt at Record Levels

Washington April 29 Jeane Jones forecast the nation’s debt would reach no less than 90 billion dollars and said sacrifices lie ahead. He recalled fears months ago over borrowing authority and warned the economy can bear more debt as government needs grow, but stressed future taxes must cover repayment after the emergency ends.

Washington Jeane Jones Rommerer United States Chamber of Jones Ime

Pastor Shirkey to Speak at Kentucky Endeavor Convention

Rev Albert P Shirkey pastor of Travis Park Methodist Church travels to Harrodsburg Kentucky to address the fifty first annual Christian Endeavor convention on a Sunday. He plans to return to San Antonio the following Tuesday.

Albert P. Shirkey Travis Park Methodist Church Harrodsburg Christian Endeavor Kentucky Tuestay

Birds Mystify Birdmen at Rane Building

Personnel and visitors at Rane building reported a baffling scene Tuesday as numerous dead birds, mostly yellow and blue, lay around the administration area. Officials speculated storms or migration may have driven nonlocal species to the site, while others suggested a beacon atop the building caused the birds to collide. Live birds fluttered inside offices, and a blood-streaked sewing area attracted attention during attempts to remove them.

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