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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1941
Page
4
Miss Margaret Bachtel hosted a surprise kitchen shower for Miss Kath Holmes at her home on Aresdia after a 7 p m buffet dinner. The setting featured a pink and white queen s crown centerpiece and guests, including wedding party members and friends, dined on small tables in the garden after Hapshawer.
Miss Dorothy Vakey entertained Friday evening with a garden supper in Rome after the Moore-Walz nuptial rehearsal. Eighteen guests attended as ferns and glacieli adorned the table.
Miss Charlton entertained Miss Dittmar with coffee at her home honoring Miss Mary Froinees Dithimar bride to be. Summer flowers decorated the perch and terrace for sixteen guests as Mr and Mrs Herbert A. Smith returned from their ranch near Sanderson.
Ells Jane Worglisch assists as custodian during hot season in the coal Alamo. She plans a brief leave after the duck season. Mary Gill McGowan appears in distinctive attire at Derwalt and is the sole person connected to a gershinne about Mary Case’s status. Dorothy Wilker and others ride horses daily, with a noted collection of horse gear and a focus on equine skills.
A long list of Army movements shows officers and units shifting from Washington to Baltimore and many assignments abroad. The dispatch names numerous soldiers, forts, ships, and canals including Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Lewis, Fort Meade, Fort Riley, Fort Logan, and Panama Canal Department. The notice outlines transfers to the Philippines, Panama, and other theaters, with many personnel identified by name and rank.
Mrs Jack Denike and Miss Picanor Burtey hosted a bright summer gathering at the Anacache Room in the 38 Anthony Kviel with a floral centerpiece and well dressed guests. Mrs Robert With entertained a swimming party and dinner honoring Miss Eloise Seellpson recently arrived from Washington to visit the Seetigsans family. Names Roxanna Kollsna Grace Lock Lary Ror Ellison Witt noted among attendees.
Miss Alice Sawtelle hosted a luncheon in honor of Elaine Eckenroth a bride elect at Ga Loweiane. The eight guests included Mr and Mrs Francis Frasher who returned from a three week New York visit and Dr James Tolstead Eisnhg who had dined with them previously. Miss Anne Clemens attended and is studying music in New York.
Mrs Pardue and her daughter Lanice land in Bao Antonio Monday after spending the year in Hawaii. They traveled via California two weeks ago and have visited San Francisco and Los Angeles. Lieut and Mrs Gore Newton and their daughter plan to sail from Hawaii September 2 for their new post in Phoenix.
Woman aviators in England undertake solo flights sending 17 different types of aircraft aloft including several of the most advanced models.
A Saturday crystal shower for bride elect Erna Echweppe was hosted at 946 West Mulberry Avenue with 35 guests. Tea, arches, and festive colors highlighted the event as relatives and friends celebrated the upcoming marriage. Also noted were church council meetings and reports on local Red Cross and school activities.
The wedding of Miss Bergman to Lieut Goneld A. Guldaner of Kellydieht was held at Saint Mark's Epizeorat in Laketh. Miss Dons Man Borsuyan, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Edward Bergman, officiated by Rev Joseph Brown. Bridesmaids included Miss Jane Severeld and Miss Dorettyy Grrlothi. groomsmen were Lieut Catt Poulinaly and Bode MerR mian. A reception followed in the garden of the bride’s home with numerous guests from Waxshachie and surrounding areas. The ceremony was described in ornate detail with gowns and jewelry mentioned.
A garbled OCR narrative mentions Reverend Alverk Te Shirkey and Mrs Ehirxus attending at Pravis Park Methodist Viuboh, with Pastor git the Hirt than Piney Chiriclan and Cravis sirk relates. It hints at a Thursday program and a visitor from Bar Ati vere, with references to Fredolly Matrins slices and a 60 pint measure.
Social calendar lists gatherings in Bandera and San Antonio. Notable items include a barbecue supper and country dance hosted by Anhuinvenog or similar society with Miss Settwaype. marriage of Miss Elizabeth Lave to Lieut. Herry B. Ranser at the First Baptist Chapel.
The State represented by A H King filed suit in a West Texas district court seeking $1,500,000 in tax revenue for a tract linked to a deeded sale. The case questions constitutionality of a revenue appropriation and cites a deficit in the general revenue fund of about $24,000,000.
Plain pattern number 2049 for crocheted potholders by Ding Wheeler. Includes dye and color ideas for kitchen decor, simple stripes, and practical eyelet details. Provides material requirements and basic instructions for making potholders.
Newport column notes Oscar the Octopus proves his mother’s whimsical claim by a recent capture and the mystery of his parentage. Shaver, editor of the Los Angeles Times, discusses the odd encounter and hints at deeper questions about ocean life.
Angeles Aug In a canyon crash Martha Raye famed comedienne veered to avoid a parked car and plunged over a canyon edge. She escaped with a broken ankle while husband Nen Lang said she expected to return to work soon.
In South Philadelphia eighty six tenants of estate homes protest a $3 rise, petition President Roosevelt and city officials, vow to picket estate offices if raised rents persist. A 200-strong meeting forms a rent payers association with Martin Guenther as protest leader vowing to seek Washington action. Homes rent at $32 to $38 monthly.
Police investigator GC A Dotson refused to engage in future collision work. He was called to arrest motorists after a collision in the 300 block of Hedges Street. During the scuffle he was struck and battered by a suspect who fled. Later booked for drunken driving. Portage location noted.
CHICAGO ANIMAL NEWS reports a terrier killed by a automobile while Pat the dog suffered a similar disease. Doctors hoped to study hereditary aspects of hay fever using the dog as a specimen. The terrier’s owner, Waukesar, reported the dog missing days earlier before learning of the death and the blood has been found.
A local report notes repeated incidents along a rural road where nineteen mail boxes were damaged or removed. David Johnson filed a report with the IC office describing reckless driving and a possible vehicle striking the boxes.
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The Rev. Robert P. Cribhle will preach Sunday at Live Life Presbyterian Church. The poem fragment mentions the pastor and church events, implying a regular sermon at the local congregation.
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