Prodigy Celia Trevino To Headline Benefit Concert Here
Fifteen year old Celia Trevino, hailed by New York papers as a modern genius akin to Paganini, will perform August 14 at a Reyes Retana benefit concert at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio. She appears with pianist Magdalena Prince and is on vacation from New York studies, resuming in September. The concert benefits Ben Reyes Retana and honors Mexican consul generals Alejandro Lubbert and Renato Lara, among others. The program features Italian songs, Sarasate violin solos, Chopin, and other pieces with Ms Prince and Mr Retana.
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Celia Trevino
San Antonio
Reyes Rezana
Gunter Hotel
Magdalena Prince
Paganini
New York
Tartini
Wienowski
Alejandro Lubbert
Renato Canta Lara
Ignacio Lozano
Prensa
Aureliano Urrutia
Albert Steves
Eli Hertzberg
Lewis Brams- Beck
Samuel Belden
Leonides Gonzales
Miguel Ochoa
F. Allen Hinojosa
Gustavo Martinez
E. Moss
Joaquin Gonzales
Leon Allen Curtis
J. Benavides
Tosti
Mr. Retana
Miss Prince
Poldini
Sarasate
House Party at Kennilworth Hosts Bell Family Event
Miss Blanche Bell entertained at her parents Kennilworth summer home with a lively house party. Guests enjoyed horseback riding swimming and midnight feasts amid a full schedule of activities and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Bell
A. J. Bell
Kennilworth
Martha Pancoast
Katherine Huntress
Alice Herring
Constance Romberg
Mary Blair
Dorothy Steele
Ruth Gorman
Elizabeth McGhee
Marion Scott
Harriett Elaine Robertson
Mary Perrell
Millard Family Plans West Coast Motor Trip
Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Millard and son Jack left Saturday for a motor trip to California. They will meet Mrs. Millard’s daughter Mrs. B. F. Brockenfell in Stockton and then travel to Los Angeles. They plan to visit other West Coast sights before returning in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Millard
Jack
California
Stockton
Eleanor Baldt Hosts Gamma Theta Chis Meeting
Miss Eleanor Baldt was the hostess at the Gamma Theta Chi gathering. Five Hundred was played with prizes awarded to Miss Sothel Reynolds Grace Phillippi and Lillian Michell. The next meeting will be at Miss Marion Sullivan home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Baldt
Gamma Theta Chis
Sotel Reynolds
Grace Phillippi
Lillian Michell
Mar_ion Sullivan
Dramatic Club Hosts Birthday Social at Beta Alpha Gamma
The Beta Alpha Gamma Dramatic Club held its monthly social on Wednesday with hosts Theodore Maggott Tr. and Miss Haddie Maggott. A brief business meeting preceded the event. Rev. J. B. Andree, George Theis, William V. Dielmann and Téo Sievers addressed members as characters were chosen for the fall vaudeville. A two course luncheon was served with girls receiving small musical instrument favors and the boys small nines. Guests included Joe Sievers, Mr. and Mrs. Murti Thest, Miss Josie Roth, George Theis, William Diclniahh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta
Alpha Gamma Dramatic Club
Theodore Maggott
Haddie Maggott
J. B. Andree
George Theis
William V. Dielmann
Téo Sievers
Joe Sievers
Murti Thest
Josie Roth
George Theis William
Master Mae Jones Birthday Party At Parents Home
Master Mae Jones celebrated his sixth birthday with a Surday party at the home of Lieutenant and Mrs. Mae D. Jones. Miss Helen Yord assisted during the event as children played games and a birthday cake was shared with guests James McKinley William McKinley Margaret McKinley Ned Newman Frank Newman George Lee Robert Chariton Kemp David Soldier Gail Barry and Betty Ford. Miss Mary Tynan returned from New York City to San Antonio and will be welcomed by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Jones
Mae D. Jones
No. T
Helen Yord
Mac
Tommie Jones
Jones
Miss Ford
James McKinley
William McKinley
Margaret McKinley
Ned Newman
Frank Newman
George Lee
Robert Chariton
Kemp David Soldier
Gail Barry
Betty Ford
Ae A S
Mary Tynan
Theresa Anderson
New York City
San Antonio
Terrell Family Takes Summer Home in Boerne
Mr and Mrs Marshall Terrell and their daughters have rented an attractive Boerne home for the remainder of the summer.
Miss Kenney Hosts Summer Bridge Party at Home
Miss Mary Kenney acted as hostess for a summer bridge party at her Monticello Seminary graduates honoree Miss Marjorie McLellan Miss Ida Ridder and Miss Lucile Flannery. Ferns and crepe myrtle adorned the rooms. Tea followed after several games with guests including many friends and honor attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kenney
Marjorie McLellan
Ida Ridder
Lucile Flannery
Monticello Seminary
Vlannery
Miss Ridder
Miss McLellan
Jimmie Steele
Mrs. Lewis Hosts Bunco Club Gathering
Mrs A C Lewis entertained the Jolly Twelve Bunco Club Tuesday afternoon at 8380 Hicks Avenue. Prizes went to G Park A Meckel H Bull and J B Rein. A salad course was served to R Ackerman O Hannack G Alex A Meckel J B Rein 4 Hobu J Fenske 4 W Harwar Vernon Yealton J Homen H Bull G G Park and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Lewis
Jolly Tivelve Bunco Club
Hicks Avenue
G. €. Park
A. Meckel
H. Bulland
J. B. Rein
R. Ackerman
0. Hannack
G. Alex
Girl Visitors Plan Week at Duerler Ranch
Miss Dorothy Duerler stays with Miss Ruth McFarland as they prepare to depart Monday for the Duerler ranch near Espas to spend the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duerler Ranch
Dorothy Duerler
Ruth McFarland
Miss McFarland
Miss Duerler
Espas
Visitors Guests at House Party at Cedar Lodge
Mr. and Mrs. Walter McAllister hosted a weekend house party at Cedar Lodge on Medina Lake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Owen Carter and Mr. and Mrs Angus Wynne of Dallas plus several other couples and individuals. The group enjoyed lane sports bridge swimming and socializing from Friday to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McAllister
Cedar Lodge
Medina Lake
Owen Carter
Carter
Winne
Walter Steves
Gerald Melliff
O. BR. Judkins
Arthur Morton
Lottie Dean Steele
T.H. Alexander
Robert Smith
McAllister
The Jolly Pals Entertained at 4700 Christy Road
Mr. Rudolph Herweck hosted a gathering at his home on 4700 Christy Road with a business meeting followed by an entertaining guessing contest. Prizes went to Mildred Rothman Hortense Covington and Robert Joseph Temple DeVilleis. Refreshments were served and dancing followed as guests including Misses Mildred Rothman Adela Stucke Kath leen Corning Helen Haelb ig Hortense Covington Dorothy Prassel George Rider Temale Devilleis Robert Joseph Harold Joseph Mrs E Herweck Mrs F Prassel Mrs A Rothman and the host attended.
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Rudolph
Berweck
Jolly Pals
C = Christi road
Ildred
Hortense’ Covington
Robert
Joseph
Temple ‘de Viliss
Mildred Rothman
Adela Stucke
Latin American Club Holds Meet at Barragan Home
Latin American Club met Thursday evening at Louis Barragan's home. A social hour followed with games and prizes awarded to Joe McClellan Mrs. Joe McClellan Leslie Garza Elodie McClellan and Lauro Rodriguez. The next meeting will be at Miss Frances Denys 714 Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Barragan
Joe McClellan
Leslie Garza
Elodie McClellan
Lauro Rodriguez
Frances Denys
Main Avenue
Diary Excerpt Details European Tour Highlights
The diary describes sights along a European tour including marble stairs, the Laocoon Group, Apollo Belvedere, Venus and extensive statuary, the Coliseum and Forum, and a garden scene with terraces and lamps. Florence impressions note the Pitti Palace and Titian works. The writer imagines carriage travel and seeks tank sandals from a monk as part of travel whimsy.
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Coliseum
Forum
Florence
Fieresice
Amo
Pitti Palace
Raphthael
Holy Family
Velasquez
Philp IE
Spain
Titian
Magdalene
Victoria
Tank
Dud- 50m
D Aosta Club Plans Picnic and Benefit Play
The Duchessa D Aosta club met at the Gunter hotel to plan an August 17 picnic at Wernecke's camp New Braunfels with 2:30 pm departure from the Alamo. Principal events include swimming dancing and a three act comedy All Wrong by the Alamo Players at Main Avenue High School August 14 to fund a crippled children’s hospital carnival. New members La Rena Reiplinger Mavis Schott Katrina Scott Mildred Young Hattie Bender Thelma Trafton Irene De Salme joined.
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Wernecke
New Braunfels
Duchessa D'Aosta Club
Army Room
Gunter Hotel
Alamo
Alamo Players
Main Avenue High School
Treasury Fund
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Joe Hubert
Olivia
Baldesard
Ruth
Herbst
Thelma Rawls-Moss
Jack DeLane
Jane White
Harbert Carnegie
Gilford Crowell
la Rena Reiplinger
Mavis Schott
Katrina Scott
Mildred Young
Hattie Bender
Thelma Trafton
Irene'De Salme
Newcomer Is Honor Guest At Kelly Field Tea
A Monday afternoon summer tea at Mrs. Horace Hickam’s Kelly Field home honored Mrs. James E. Fechet who recently moved from Washington D C. Variegated flowers in baskets and vases decorated the rooms. Guests included post ladies and a list of cities Paris Brussels Amsterdam The Hague London Oxford Stratford Edinburgh Melrose and Liverpool before boarding for Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Hickam
Hier
Kelly Field
James E. Fechet
Washington, D._C
Cadena D'Amour
G. C Culvert
G. C Culvert Assisted Mrs. Hickam
C. J. Browne
B.C
Paris
Brussels
Amsterdam
the Hague
London
Oxford
Stratford
Edinburgh
Melrose
Liverpool
Boston
Musicale Program Delights C M C Audience
The City Federation club Musicale presented a lively program at the C M T C under Mrs Mamie BR Denison with Mrs L W Evans and Mrs Mavis Scott overseeing. Participants included Ethel Collins Ruth Geyer Mildred Hudel Norma Henning Cora Lea Rowe Fannye Wolfe Bertha Dickernan. An accompanist Katrina provided music. The attendees enjoyed a hop at Camp afterward.
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Odette
Mamie BR. Denison
L. W. Evans
Mies Mavis Scott
Ethel Collins
Ruth Geyer
Mildred Hudel
Norma Henning
Cora - Lea Rowe
Fannye Wolfe
Surprise Birthday Party For Carl Frey
A delightful surprise party was held at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Frey for her son Carl on his thirteenth birthday. Guests included Miss Wilmer Mackay Sallie Mae Schroedder Mary Jordan Edith Dalling Helen Boore Mary Hays Martha Abbott Emma Wrey Robert Logan Joy Smith James Mackay Arthur Hays Robert Tinnan James Nessarta Ben Nessarta Harry Schellhasser Le Roy Keplick and fellows. the host was aided by Miss Clara Franke and Mrs. D A Mooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Frey
Carl
Wilmer Mackay
Sallie
Mae Schroedder
Mary
Edzia Jordan
Edith Dalling
Helen Boore
Mary Ruth Hays
Mary Tha Clare Abbott
Emma Wrey
Robert Logan
Joy Smith
James Mackay
Arthur
Richard Hays
Camp
Robert Tinnan
James
Ben Nessarta
Harry Schellhasser
Leroy Keplick
Frey
Clara Franke
D. A. Mooney
Clubwomen Plan Study for Year at Garden Group
The Garden group of the Woman's Club meets July 24 to set the year's study program and assign hostesses. They will study flower culture and legends of allonal flowers. Mrs. Johnson Griffith resigns. Mrs. Fd. Pierce elected to chair. A buffet luncheon is served. The group meets October 18 at the Mogae Club. Kathleen Hixon of Galveston visits aunt Mrs. L. M. Lewis at 117 Crescent St. Alamo Heights. Mrs. W. St Anthony calls a meeting.
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L. M. Lewis
Crescent Street
Alamo Heights
W. St Anthony
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