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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1941

Page

4

New Residents and Visitors Host Social Gatherings in the Alamo City

New residents and visitors fill the city social calendar with gatherings. A picnic at Olmos Park honored Dick Sable and the Dalits move ins, with guests including J D Briddleton and Trent Campbell. Mrs Rogers and Mrs Smith of Houston plan a weekend visit. Betty Lu Davis prepares for Wellesley College. Elaine Eckenroth, bride-elect, is feted at a Babrock Road coffee hosted by Mrs Spice and Mrs Moncrief.

Alamo City Napier Rogers Mere Oloes Park Dick Sable J. D. Briddleton Trent Campbell Glen Hell Jor Moore Richard Davis Walter Windsor Mary Louise Tipt Dick Dent Weldon Giraud Togers Joe Smith Houston Wayne Davis Babs Davis Helty Lu Davi Mexico City Mraiabatts H. C. Patey Wellesley Mass Betty Lu Dana Hall Wellesley Collegé William Spice Babrock Road Elaine Eckenroth Dresdet Dow H. N. Lutz Altim Moncrief

Social calendar notes two engagements and trim travels

Saturday evening marriages mark Miss Esther Grim to Col Edwin Dunstan at Mrs Newton residence. Miss Mary Fuller to Lieut Clark Preston wed at Grace Luncheon Church. Mr and Mrs T H Bergers host dinner. Kalilsons also host. Betty Brownt and others plan extended motor trip to Carlsbad, Yellowstone, Seattle, Oregon and California. Catherine Mitelaurg and Katherine Oliver entertain at Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs. Colonie Springs trip by Caries Coon and Nourre arrive a son born Taig St.

Esther Grim Edwin Vivien Dunstan Newton Olsmost Drive East Mise Mary Lovist Fuller Clark Arthur Preston Grace Lunteeran Church T. H. Bergers Morris Kalilson Mountain Top Don Betty Browtt Elizabeth Scholle Louise Abr Mery Schatler Mfr Edward McMonigal Carlsbad Gareths Yellowstone Park Washington Oregon California Catherine Mitelaurg Katherine Oliver Broadmoor Hatel Colornée Springs Cols Caries Coon An Taig St

Brotherhood Encampment to Be Held in District 6

Baptist encampment of District 6 including San Antonio set for August 25 at Alto Frio Baptist camp about two miles from Texas. It spans 92 counties in Southwest Texas with more than 400 pastors and laymen expected. District foreman Grover Gulitin of San Antonio identified as organizer.

Brotherhood San Antonio Alto Frio Texas Jeymen Thn

Beacon Hill to Hear Maj Riviere Preacher and Army Major

The Rev WoT Riviere formerly pathor of the Presbyterian church in Victoria will preach at Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday. He now serves as a major in the army and will deliver the sermon at the Beacon Hill church service.

Beacon Hill Maj Riviere Presbyterian Church Victoria Wil

Day of Prayer Set by Lutherans Church Plans

A day of repentance and prayer will be observed Sunday at St Pauls Lutheran church following a proclamation by Dr J W Behnken president of the Missouri synod. About five thousand congregations will gain in the day of prayer announced by local pastor Rev Alfred O Rast.

St Paul's Lutheran Church J. W. Behnken Missouri Synod Alfred, O. Rast Hes

Gideons to Hold Services at Lyte

The San Antonio Gideons will conduct services Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Lyte and at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio. The schedule lists 9:43 a.m. for the Lyte service and notes similar gatherings at St James Methodist Church in San Antonio.

Gideons Lyte San Antonio First Baptist Ab & Pty Trinity Baptist I. Baud St. Jarmes Methodist Church Gin Antanio

Pastry and Fruit Tips from a Modern Expert

Easy budget friendly fruit based desserts using standard pastry dough. Ideas include waffle iron rounds with peaches and whipped cream, fruit filled tart shells topped with ice cream, and fruit roll ups rolled like jelly roll. Turnovers and a fruit roll are outlined with simple dough handling steps and oven temperatures.

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Tcher-Fuller Wedding Held for Alicia Puller and Melvin Pletcher

Miss Alicia Puller and Lieut. Melvin Pletcher wed in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Flent G. Young. The bride wore a white shadow organdy dress with a Juliet cap and carried an orchid trimmed prayer bouquet. Best man Lieut. D. B. Lemm assisted. A reception followed with attendants Louise Mathieu, Jane Richards, Elizabeth Troutman and Ruth Harding. The couple will honeymoon in Monterrey, Mexico.

Alicia Puller Lieut Melvin Pletcher Evyentog Flent G. Young Young Mary Pat Randall Rancr Lemm Louise Mathieu Jane Richards Elizabeth Troutman Ruth Harding Mes Willis Livingston RS Ben

Pilon By Martha S Calhoun A Glimpsed Visitor Fashion Notes

A brief column highlights a recent visitor to Glezecke, profiling Margaret Green and other stylish young women. It mentions Denton graduate Harrett, photographer Ben Smith, and Mary Olive Hall among those shaping fashion. The piece notes Wardrobe overhauls, a candy striped cotton dress, and Margie Thorne as a fashion reference, with light commentary on current style trends.

Martha S. Calhoun Glezecke Margaret Green Atudio al Mary Olive Hall Tata Pletires

Willow Way Breakfast Honors Bridg Elect Mrs Elizabeth Graham

Willow Way hosts a breakfast honoring Bridg e elect Mrs Elizabeth Graham and Mrs O Neil Ford to honor Miss Mary Frances Dittmar at Willow Way Maj and Mrs William J Riviere entertained with a dinner dance Friday in the Anacatha room of the St Anthony hotel The table featured pink linen lead crystal pink tapers and pastel floral centerpiece The 22 guests included officers and wives of the Hisah Military area The High Hatters met at Mrs Eloise Yantis home Pass day plans for a lawn party were discussed for Thursday on Mrs Bonnie Cummins lawn The next meeting will be at Mrs Ruth Yantis home Frederick Bell entertained guests from Kelly field at a billiard in the Anecadha room The table showed lavender flowers The artists numbered 12 and W Jackson and Mrs E W Slaph were appointed by national president William Durham Dickson to represent the San Antonio chapter on proposed revisions by law committees Mrs Jackson known as Elgie Jr Jackson won second prize in a recent poetry contest J Ehrens won first Mrs Eileen Gehlert hosted a dinner party at the original Mexican restaurant after the Preston Puyler wedding rehearsal The Mexican motif decorated the affair with bridal party members and parents present

William J. Riviere High Hatters Eloise Yantis Passday Bonnie Cummins Winoha Street Ruth Yantis Hes Frederick Bell Kellyfield Anecadha Arists Asce Mts

Refund urged on insurance over city properties

Purchasing Agent Gam Tenneth will urge the council to ask insurance companies to refund premiums after discovering duplicate insurance coverages on city properties. The move follows a cancelation request and a note that fire losses would be shared among all involved companies.

Hheney Mardls Gam Tenneth Hennett Therity

Sermon Topic Announced By Rev Albert Shirkey

The Rev Albert P Shirkey pastor of Travis Park Methodist Church will speak at 10 50 a m Sunday on The Pause That Refreshes The congregation will join in the union services at the Gunther Hotel Sunday night where Shirkey opens with The Art of Meditation Music will be provided by Pirlot Presbyterian Church

Albert P. Shirkey Travis Park Methodist Church Gunther Hotel Roal Whicch Mr. Shirkey Pirot Presbyterian Church

Chaplain Preaches at First Baptist Church

An item notes a chaplain service led by ln T. Fagan of Mord at 11 A.M. at the First Baptist church. The fragmentary text includes names Bunkey, Mr and Mrs, Dwyer and Connie ayer, and mentions a trip through the mountains of Mexico with references to Mexico City.

First Baptist Ln T. Fagan Mord First Baptist Church Bunkey Dwyer Slaughter Connie Ayer J. H Muyer Sr Mexico

Texas guards assist troop movement to Texas Louisiana border

In Austin on August 2 Texas defense guards joined highway patrol and military police to direct convoys and ease troop movements. Governor officials said the plan shows strong coordination among the army state police and highway department. General Page called the program a valuable training opportunity for guards.

Austin Texas Defense Guards Eotton P Jay Highway Department Homer Garrison Jr Ater Adj J. Watt Page Defense Guard Wesl General Page Dorne

Webb Preaches at Paisano Camp Meeting Near Aline

The Rev. Perry F. Webb pastor of First Baptist will preach at the Paisano Baptist camp near Aline this week. The encampment was started by ranchmen 25 years ago and Webb has been a regular speaker at the meetings each year.

Webb Paisano Perry F. Webb First Baptist Church Pajsano Aline Mr. Webb

Lutheran Joint Services on River to Be Held Sunday

Lutheran services will be held Sunday at 4 p m at the Aratson Tver theater. The Gracy Lutheran choir sponsors the service with Rev Jol A Beheyeer speaking on A River of Gladness.

Aratson Tver Gracy Lutheran Chord Jol A. Beheyeer

Grace Lutheran Plans Communion Services

Grace Lutheran Church on Avenue E and Fifth Street will hold regular monthly communion. Service time listed as 6 40 a.m. unclear details. Grace Lutheran plans the observance with typical congregation participation.

Grace Lutheran Grace Lutheran Charch Avenue’e Fifth Street Neldé Suadiey

Jacobs Kusener engagement to wed at Rangel field

Announcement of Charlene Kusener engagement to Kenneth Jacobs United States Air Corps daughter of Mr and Mrs Brest Kusener of Lenis City The bride attended One Lady of the Lake College and recently returned from Washington DC where she held a government position Lieutenant Jacobs son of Mr and Mrs O L Jacobs of Warehouse Point Conn graduated from American International College Springfield Mass trained at Randolph and Kelly fields and serves as night commander in Observations School Brooks Field The marriage is planned for 4 30 p m Friday August 22 at Rangel field

Jmany Charlene Kusener Brest Gonn American International College Springfield Mass United States Air Corps Randolph Kelly Fields Brooks Field Prigay Hope Rangel Field

Supper Given in Honor of Guests After Gentzen Dunstan Wedding

Mr and Mrs Bernard J Horner entertained Friday with a buffet supper in the garden at their home after the rehearsal for the Gentzen Dunstan wedding. Garden was decorated with summer towers. Guests seated at small tables with pale colored cloths. Mr and Mrs L B Gallagher Hebbranville announce the marriage of their daughter Loula Aliene to William Ressmia Ride of Bruni formerly of San Artal. The ceremony was at St Mary's rectory Hebtyonsills on July 17. After a trip to Mexico they will make their home in field pronvnce. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs W G Riddle of San Antonio.

Bernard J. Horner L. BR. Gagher Hebbranville Loula Allene Wiliam Ressmia Ride Bruni San Artal Bt. Mary Hebtyonsills Mexico Fiel Mer W. G. Riddle San Antonio

Insect Powder Theft Reported in San Antonio

Edgar Kneupper of New Braunfels reported 12 boxes of insect powder stolen from a parked wagon at Arsenal and South Flores streets. thief entered a home on Green Street through a window, valuables missing. Damaged text notes value and items but specifics are unclear.

San Antonio Edgar Kneupper New Braunteln Iscar Arsenal South Plores Streets E. B. Neprayn Green Street Lady's Puree Eles Total Valle Sia Stalon

Sunday church services fill San Antonio in varied schedules

Read about extensive Sunday worship across San Antonio's churches including Alamo, Alamo Heights, Riverside Park, and West Side parishes. Details list pastors, service times, Sunday schools, youth programs, and Spanish language offerings, highlighting a wide spread of congregations and denominations downtown and in the suburbs.

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