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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1941

Page

11

Army Wives Exodus With Maneuvers In San Antonio

Wartime notes from San Antonio report army maneuvers at Fort Sam Houston triggering many wives’ travels to visit relatives. Numerous residents including Mrs J Phelatt, Mrs O M Howveng, Mrs J K Boles, and others plan visits to New York Columbus GA Indianapolis and Mexico before October. Engagement announced between Kitten Frances Shipman and Marion Wells with both families noted and academic backgrounds outlined.

San Antinio Fort Bam Houston J. Phelatt New York William B. Howley Howvang Pridgy Columbus J. K. Boles Mary Bostwick Indianapolis Ind Vertax Mexico J. K. Setumlat Fort Bustle Virginia Col Ars FO. Harding Re. Sehmidt Hame Bmra J. K. Taylor Visi William F. Pinkett D. V. Bennett Clinton Towa Edgward Deacon San Antonio J. B. Bonham Fort Panning B. J. Kopesak Pelham Manor N.Y M. L. Crowther Qataber Teobert. Cansidy Texas Houston Bor H.W. MecCommile Brrymont John L. Little W. E. Bmith Dailas Stout

Gallagher Ranch Welcomes Wide Range of Visitors

The Gallagher ranch near Uvalde hosts numerous guests from across the country including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tite of Houston Miss Estelle Broussard Miss Prancig Weir Miss Jean Graham and D Goodner all of Beaufort Victor Leavy and his daughter Mrs O J NiMer Jr and her children Happy and Adair Mrs RM Parker and her children Grace Alster and Charlotte Bir and Mrs W S Jackson and son Billy Mrs Joseph Af Jones and her children Merrick Eugene and Susan all of New Orleans Jackie Warren of Washington DC and Gol C A Behnlecker a former Fort Bam Houston employee. Mrs Warren is related to local residents. Also visiting are Mrs Ora Van Home and her daughter Ora of Lone Pine NY and Miss Virginia Stutsman of Montel MT. Many visitors traveled to Uvalde for the week.

Galagher Ranch Robert Tite Houston Estelle Broussard Misa Prancig Weir Jean Graham D. Goodner Beaufont Victor Leavy Tia J. NiMer Jr Happy Adair RM. Parker Grace Alster Charlotte Jackn Billy Joseph Af. Jones Merrick Eugene Suesan New Orleans Miss Raith Jackie Warren Washington, D. C Senllevker Gol. C. A. Behnlecker Sintlonen Fort Bam Houston Miss Warren Chores Jackson Mra Ora van Home Ora Lone Imain N. Y Misa Virginiy Stutsman Montel Tone Lo Uvalde Lw Redeo

Hair Nourished by Vigorous Scalp Massage

A vintage beauty advice piece explains scalp massage to stimulate hair growth. It details techniques to massage the back of the neck, temples, and forehead using fingers and thumbs, and recommends brushing patterns to improve hair appearance.

Soldiers Socials Suggested For War Time Fun

A column offers party ideas for soldiers including tree lighting dances and hostesses guiding guests. A Washington example describes a camp style evening with a registration, draft lottery, mail retrieval, password games, and outdoor cooking using grills and kettles, aiming to boost morale with modest costs.

Zeta Taus Plan Party for Local Students

Zeta Tau members host a gathering Tuesday morning to honor students entering the University of Texas in September. The event runs at 9 a.m. at a residence on Jenesco Road, hosted by Mrs. Pat Swanningen, with Dorothy Woodrutt hosting a luncheon and a later style show at Joske's.

Zeta Taus Zt ‘Tak Alpha Iororsky Iauip University of Texas Pat Swanningen Jenesco Dorothy Woodrutt Anthony Holel Joske

Highland Park Women to Attend Westminster Camp Meeting

Highland Park women from the iend Parish Presbyterian Church plan to attend an encampment at Westminster. A bus will depart Tuesday at 8:30 for Kerrville to attend the summer camp. The women's auxiliary of the Presbytery will meet at the block at the Presbytery in West Lexae, led by Dr. BG D D Greve and presided by Mrs. George 4 Harries among others with attendees including OC N Magee OC Feliventuch and J Jackson.

Clivret George Harries Mose Rys Oy Preside Mesdayses N. Magee Aneresy Young Feliventuch J. =. Jackson Roy Poage R. A. Rusts DB. McGaughes A. Matthews A. Stevens W. C. Davis Dr. BG D, D. Greve

Pattern description and order instructions from 1942 paper

A fragmented 1942 newspaper snippet lists various Patern Pattern 782 and pattern related phrases. It mentions quantities like three eighths yards of material and a 10 cent addition for a pattern, with scattered references to locations and departments. The legibility is poor and details are incomplete.

Juntar Isselgen Ba Antonio Iree

Many Parties Planned for Miss Dittmar

Readers learn that Miss Mary Frances Dittmar will wed John Macht on August 23. A string of parties is planned: dinner at La Fonda on August 16 hosted by Miss Kate Usher. a home luncheon and bridge by L. C. Mathews Jr. spinster dinner August 10 by Mrs Jean Weaver Peter. a luncheon August 22 in the St Anthony hotel Anacache room with bridesmaids. and additional festivities by Folin Dittiwane and others in Grandview and at the mother in law’s home.

Mary Frances Dittmar John Macth Clavie Kate Usher la Fonda Dittmar Mes John O Gibuty Gr Eleck Asss. L GC. Mathews Jr Miss Dittmar LC. Mathews Grandview Allen Wiggins Jean Weaver Peter Miss Dittas Folin Dittiwane

Bride Elect's Party Hailed By Many Notables

Miss Katie Holmes and John H. Wood Jr. planned a social event with a toast to the bride elect. The event would be hosted by Fidel Chamberlain on Wednesday, amid invitations received and cordial wishes from Col. and Mrs. Don Gardner Stitt and others.

France Katie Holmes Lance John H. Wood Jr Frith Fidel Chamberlaiy

Five L A Girls Lead Nakanawa Camp Activities

Among standout girls at Nakanawa ramp on Lake Aloaioa in the Cumberland highlands Tennessee are Terry Emerson Cynthia Giesecke Cynthia Marding Nancy Russell and Marthe Ann Watson all of whom took prominent parts in the varied activities program. Gyethia Hardingworth took a place in the Stirtup and Bit hub Cynthia Glescke was among the first three campers this year to receive dolphin in dising. Nancy Russell piso has shown much interest in aquette sport The more titling contests at tamp once the Valkyrie Amazon Games In which Ferry Emerson is always a stay. Ty junior quipp Martha Ann Watson held a leading role in one of She caulicil ring plays and also beat bart in the song festival. Miss Race Hull a member of Ruth Colt school faculty is overseer of Use doek conmsclora. Among visitors at eam Tave beet Mrs. 5 Emerson Mrs M G Watson and Mrs Bon Russell

Nakanawa Lake Aloaioa Cumberland Highlands Tennessee Terry Emerson Cynthia Giesecke Cynthia Marding Nancy Russell Marthe Ann Watson Gyethia Hardingworth Cynthia Glesccke Dolphin Nassey Russelli Piso Moe Amazon Ferry Emerson Alway & Stay Ty Junior Quipp Martha Ann Watson Batt Teal Bart Miss Race Hull Mie Ruth Colt Sotloul Eam Tave Beet Emerson M. G. Watson Bon Russell Sete

Week end guest in San Antonio attends university events

Peggy Ann Carswell visits Abl issie Why a weekend guest to meet Miss Andilee Davis. Randolph Macon College alumni and local groups host a series of informal gatherings and dinners at the La Fonda and West Texas encampment grounds. Distinguished guests from Austin and Kerrville join the events honoring new rushees and state music captains.

Peggy Ann Carswell Pepsy Ann Carswell Ablissie Ban Antonis Andilee Davis Davis Carswell Randolph Macon Collee Woollmen San Antonio Alpha la Fonda Texas E. Macgaret Wendlandt Austin Janica Moeller

Pilon By MARTHA 5 Accustomed to clipped millery manners

An excerpt describes camp life with sharp observations on telephoning etiquette and social intrusions. It notes a camp routine, the Makiermani cottage, and the Mauermann family’s decor. The piece mentions Margaret Mauermann and the playhouse run by Louise and Betty Ann Bird, plus an ornate garden and seasonal stage shows.

Miss Eskridges Honored With Dinner Dance

Miss Maul Eskridge was honored with a dinner dance Saturday when Col and Mrs A W Bloor of Austin entertained at Fort San Houston Officers’ club. Biotsois adorned the table on the Leste where 22 guests were seated. Mr and Mrs Marshall Eskridge and Maie wii fonpe Lite Chst of September for New York where they will spend two weeks before traveling to Washington for the National Park event. The gathering was hosted at the home of Mrs Lulu Lay with Mrs Emily Wootson as co host.

Maul Eskridge Col Mys Bloor Austin Fort San Houston Dlot Biotsois Leste Lye Mr. and Myre Marshall Eskeldge Mazi Wii New York Pefore Gale Washington Wilene Paik Lee Blue Bonnet Grove Cluele Lueille Lay Emily Wootson

Porter Worth Visitors Return After San Antonio Trip

Port Worth and Dallas County residents Mr and Mrs Frederick Thomson of Port Worth spent the past week in San Antonio visiting Meg and Mrs Rod Wille. Mr and Mrs Brice Martindale of Nelvis were weekend visitors to Mrs Charles one. Both couples returned to their homes Sunday. Frost Brothers hosted a first fall clothes style show on June in the Anwencho room of the Sir Anthony Tat.

Frederick Thomson Port Worth San Antonio Meg Rod Wille Brice Martindale Nelvis Charles One Frost Brothers Urey Anwencho Anthony Tat

Miss Benton to Wed Sidney Chandler Rengac

Miss Jeanne Galloway AAT plans an honor for Miss Benton at La Forde on Thursday. Benton will become the bride of Sidney Chandler Rengac, following a spinster aunt’s engagement event as listed in society notices.

Jeanne Galloway Benton Jeanne Gallawey Entey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wells-Shipman Troth Wells-Shipman TROTH Dear D. Shipman Kitten Frances Hai Marion Wells Seth Hr. Wells Shipman Thomas Jefferson High School San Antonin Umior College Sheas Na Bivebonnet Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Fileen Frances Shipman Edward D. Shipman Marion Wells Seth M. Wells Lown State University Gallagher Shasta Irties Sammons Avivan Highland Park Washorn Don Wid Gardner Stitt Faith Willa Webb Cox Cavalry Key Eld Chapel Kelly Feld Neers L.A Mies Warren Ressellien J. Somervell Ida Vi Rottweiler Mable Noble Sallie Oirmy Christabel Gray Kerrville Whey Westtatattr Dalta Ganiin Sorority Vito Wns Cape Kennedy Shepherd's Alamo ST Pilon Martha Lent Pegsy Glesceke Howse Margaret Mauermann Lousr Betty Ann Bird Trant Wrete Mottsieur Chambray Tocet Lars Monsieur Cotton Amerina Miss Eskridges Port Worth, Dallas Countes
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