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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1940

Page

10

Engagements Spark Summer Social in Town

Soons to be brides fill the social calendar as August weddings approach. Miss Dorothy Murray Perkins Engages Charles Kenneth Swanson of Kingsville, planning a First Presbyterian ceremony in San Antonio this month. Local families host luncheons and dinners for brides to be and their guests amid mid summer festivities.

Trosseau Slancie Whitner Joseph Redditch Jr St. Anthony Janet Preston Lorraine Stutsman G. C. Polhemus Whitlow K. Perkins Dorothy Murray Charles Kenneth Swatson Kingsville Charles Swanson San Antonio First Presbyterian Church Miss Perkins Thomas Jefferson High Schwp Verity

Garden Party Honors Miss Diehnatui and Roy Mueller

The Garden of Mrs. Raymond in Brewer hosted a Sunday evening party for Miss Inez Diehnatui and fiancé Roy M. Mueller. About 30 guests attended a buffet meal with rail and Meslean pottery centerpieces. After dinner the party moved to the patio for dancing.

Dielmann Raymond Brewer Inez Diehnatui Roy M. Mueller Vole Lloyd Ross eHy Rochtater Mim Mayo Brothers

Alsons Return From Houston and Galveston

Lieutenant and Mrs. Walter James Alson of Randolph field recently returned from a week in Houston and Galveston. They visited the San Jacinto battlefield and viewed a portrait of Alson's great great grandfather James S. Holman in Houston. Mrs. Julia Marlin of Roanoke, Virginia, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tyroft before continuing to California.

Julia Marlin Roanoke Ierie Herbert Tyroft Tyratt Marely California

Army Bride-Elect Miss Whitner Is Feted

Army bride-elect Mrs Stancie Whitner was honored at a luncheon hosted by Misses Mary and Catherine Poe in their home. Pink roses and crystal place settings adorned the table, with guests Jean Putman Sara Kay Curtis Katherine Boatwright Florence Delaney Barbara Benton and Mrs Arthur Whitner among the attendees.

Stancie Whitner Mary Catherine Poe Jean Putman Sara Kay Curtlis Katherine Boatwright Florence Delaney Barbara Benton Arthur Whitner

Rotary club book review and social notes fragment

An odd Rotarian magazine book review by William Lyon Phelps discusses Rome Legends and Other Verse by Frederick Abbott, with anecdotes about Dale Carnegie’s early schooling. The piece also notes family trophies, sewing attempts, guests Misses Hartwell, and travel plans of the Russ family, ending with wedding announcements and social gossip from San Antonio in 1940.

Martha 5 Calhoun Rotary Clb William Lyon Phelps Rome Frederick Abbot San Antonio Abboy June Bug Phelps Abbott New York Dale Carnegie Carnegie

Daughters Of Trail Drivers Convene In Texas

Local clubs and church groups schedule meetings and events across August. Daughters of Trail Drivers plan a fundraising luncheon at Murner hall to aid a bedridden driver’s hospital bed purchase in Barksdale, Texas. Other groups hold picnics, parades, and dress rehearsals for community fairs and church tours.

Daughters of Trail Drivers Daughters of Texas Trail Murner A * Tanger Barksdale Texas Blanca Joliwon City Menders Quay Ge Habe M Krier

Inez Dielmann Honored At Luncheon Ahead Of Wedding

Miss Helena Dielmann hosted a luncheon in Incheon Cascade to honor her sister Inez Dielmann bride elect. About 25 guests attended a greens and white themed event. Inez Dielmann will wed Roy M. Mueller of Dallas.

Helena Dielmann Incheon Ab Inez Dielmann Tueday Dielharm Roy M. Mueller Dalais

Naomi Childers and Mother Return Home

Naomi Childers and her mother Mrs M A Childers returned home Sunday after visiting Colorado City Texas where they were guests of Miss Childers fiance Dr William Stevenson Rngde and his mother Mrs WW Rhnde. A British War Relief Society benefit dance will entertain to honor younger crowds at a Prodesiekspurg road residence on August 14. Mrs Gales returns from California with a month in northern California and Carmel By-the-Sea before returning to San Antonio.

Betty Tucker Tommy Barnes Jr Henry McCormick Miss Tucker Frances Nielland Robert Han Watts Paul Blunt Blunt Priday Jane Marie Welker Elbit Saunders St. Peters Prince of Apostes Church Frank Patton Jack Frantz Dudley Walker Jr Kenneth Harper Austin Ruth Dykes Fort Houston Lucille Ferguson Mrs Walker Kardia Bonnie Pitman Anne Olnrital Bultotholes Bull Hartwell Yonholes Sterling Russ San Francisco Grand Canyon Lake Tahoe Mae Russ Russ Horace ‘Thomson New Mexico Mya W. B. Russ British Columbia Victoria West Coast Rtandolph Greene Pack Laure Agulhas Wells Prederle Joske Oppenheimer San Antonio Texas Wd Mis Freditig Joske Oppenheimer Stulember Bulvadere de Robert Kingston Hammond Avenue Council of Protestant Church Women Texas Mission Home and ‘Training School Emcgee J. K. Berry P. G Gill Cornet C. E. Wilson Gill Kasidah Review Naomi Childers Hirs M. A. Childers Colorado City Miss Childer William Stevenson Mmrs WW. Rhnde Lance British War Relief Society Sailors and Airmens Associaion BR. A Harman Prodesiekspurg Road Gales California R. D. Gates Carmel By-the-Sea San Antonis Adolph Guenter Berkmann Y Cour Annie Laura Keith Langford St. ‘S Episcopal Church San An- Texas San Antonio Country Club

Johnson Hosts Buffet Luncheon With Bridge and Mah Jongg

Mrs. L E Johnson hosted a Monday buffet luncheon for two friends at her home. Summer flowers decorated the rooms. After lunch, guests played bridge and mah jongg.

L. E. Johnson B. Frates New Weston Hotel New York City Evans Bond St. Anthony Hotel

Miss Roxana Holland Hosts Country House Party Near Marathon

Miss Roxana Holland is hostess at a country home near Marathon Texas for a house party. Members of the younger set who left Sunday for a week include Miss Eloise Sedigson Grace Levke Jacqueline Giles and Honie Tate with Jack Mer David Walter Downie and Robert Thorpton accompanying them.

Roxana Holland Marathon Texas Arigne Ely Eutesis Eloise Sedigson Grace Levke Jacqueline Giles Honie Tate Jack Mer- David Walter Downie Robert Thorpton

Court delays hearing on vote machine contract dispute

In Bexar County a court petition seeks an immediate hearing on a writ restraining the county from using or procuring 300 vote counting machines. Judge Levey scheduled the hearing, delayed multiple times, with the county storing 306 machines in San Antonio as the case proceeds.

Ing Bexarounty Democratic Party J. Sant Levey Ageerd Saltie PeLilon Rover Bemoratic Drayrge Eagh Maschine Will AL Morriss Jr Democratic Morriss Levey Ue Democratic Party Bitty Ray Wesebi Tom Pny Jamestown Noy Tadge Keerett Hadlley Vonnr HiNchine Company San Antohin

Travel Bureau Information Bulletin Distributed

The Conoco bureau released an information bulletin after a chamber of commerce request for formation and pictures about Amonio H. M. Vanauken announced Monday that 1417.42 copies were distributed. The bulletin contains information and was prepared for the Gonoca travel bureau Benytt Cole.

Chamber of Commerce Tne Gonoca Travel Bureau Benytt, Cole Amonio H. M. Vanauken Conoco

FSA Outlines Farm Security Help For Bexar Farmers

FSA officials in San Antonio outline federal aid for farmers in Bexar County. Committeemen from the county are involved. Applicants must own land free of debt and meet eligibility rules. Last year ten local farmers received loans averaging about $5000 with terms around 40 years at low interest. Applications go through the county FSA officer using form No 4 at the county courthouse.

Monly Arket Security Administration San Antonio Bart B. Patterson FRA Bexar County Bexarcoun Patterson Thy

Dunstan Assigned as Quartermaster for Texas Projects

Maj Dunstan to oversee construction of buildings and flag fields at San Antonio Ellington Field and area posts. He will supervise projects across Texas from San Antonio to Houston, with duties shifting to a senior quartermaster role as war department restructures staff and assigns responsibilities.

Dunstan San Antonio Texas War Department Manny Dunstan San Angelo Ellington Houston San An Santa Garg

Two Men Injured in Purported Scraps Incident

Reported fight on Elvira Street and nearby area left two men injured. One injured man treated at Robert B. Green Hospital with neck and scalp wounds. another man sustained lacerations on the scalp. Local residents described the event as a Purported Scraps incident with unclear motives.

Radio Citizenship Time Extended by FCC

The Communications Commission extended the deadline for licensed radio operators to submit proof of citizenship. The new deadline is September 15 and applies to all licensed stations, with officials noting the extension addresses compliance and administrative delays. Washington reports.

Tor Communications Comission Washington Aus

Funeral services set for Julius Gus Jermy in San Antonio

Julius Gus Jermy of 1218 North Gonzal street, taxidermist and longtime San Antonio resident, will have funeral rites Monday at 6 pm from Morales funeral chapel. He was the son of the founder of a local institution and once served as keeper of San Pedro park. Arrival in San Antonio traced to Tylo Hurvague in 18 Mag.

Julius Gustav Jermy North Gotnal Street San Anvtonia Morales Jermy Itstinustum San Antonio San Fedro Park Antonio Tylo Hurvguey

100 to Leave for Fort Bragg Post

Trained soldiers from the Second Division at Fort Sam Houston will depart soon for Fort Bragg to form the nucleus of a new unit. The group will leave here before the Second Division ships out for overseas duty, with August 12 noted as a key moving date.

Fort Bragg Fort Sam Houston Fort ‘Brame Hovnerd Wil Ieave Eniya Army Mangrevers Lothian

Goats Bring $15 to $250 a Head Auction

Prices ranged from 15 to 250 dollars for 380 goats sold Monday at the Venttle site by Giles and Sons to RC Mosley of Mineral Wells. The prize herd was moved to Mosley, marking a notable sale by the Texas Angora Goats Association.

Venttle Duine Texas Angora 11. Giles and Sons Company RC. Mosley Mineral Wells Mosley

Woman Sustains Head Injury After City Crash

Aisa Curluw age 45 suffered a head injury in a collision at Highland Boulevard and South Hackberry Street. She was transported to Robert Green Hospital by ambulance Monday.

Eas Aisa Curluw Meithley Avenue Highland Boulevard South Hackberry Strees Robert Green Hospital

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