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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1943

Page

12

Miss Rae Heads to Topeka for Hospital Post

Miss Jacqueline Rae, recently attached to Co and Mrs Henry Blesse, will move Saturday to Topeka Kansas to join General Winters hospital. She previously served with the Dental Corps at Brookly General hospital. Mrs Blesse returned from Dallas and joined a North Africa evac unit wives gathering in Kaufman at Mrs Robert Rowes home. She plans to host a group meeting at Thanksgiving.

Miss Rae Topeka Kans Jacqueline Rae Henry Bleese West Saburday Kan General Winters’ Hospital Ban Antong Ray Hiy Dental Corps Brooky General Hospital Blesse Dallas Kaufman

Pilon Speech Sparks Firearm Demonstration Incident

At a men’s club meeting Pilon and S. Calmount Gib Demnan spoke on firearms. He showed two guns for emphasis and claimed they were unloaded. He pulled a trigger, a gun fired loudly, shocking the audience while he continued his talk and claimed the second gun would not go off.

Msytha Calmoun Gib Demnan TL Dever

Mrs Abby and Daughter Visit from Mississippi

Mrs Abby and her daughter travel from Mississippi for a monthlong West Coast visit. Absent are Colonel Kelly and family members stationed at Needles Arizona and Calim. Abby’s relatives include Mr and Mrs Buck and Miss Virginlis Simpson. They attend social gatherings with Longview and Dallas connections before returning home.

Alg. Kelly San Antonio Conlimis Calim Kelly Needles Ariz Benton Abby West Weet Guilfornia San An Tonla Visblanu Wrancs BowmAn Buck Virginlis Simpson Dal- West Scotty Hal Abby Ac Wif William Morgan Hilda Dallas

Local Society Names Additions Boost San Antonio Circles

Mrs. David Schlatter and Lorraine Bertrand, with Rinwdde Brunt formerly Tip Young, appear in San Antonio society circles. The couple, joined by Bill Baldwin and Captain Baldwin, reside in Terrell Hills with their son and daughter. A storeroom cry hints at prep for broader scrap drives amid a changing household.

David Schlatter Lorraine Bertrand Rinwdde Brunt Tip Young- B Bill Baldwin San Antonio Captain Baldwin Johngan Terrell Hills Hilan Ove

Lauterstein Mexico Trip Colorful jaunt across lands

Mr and Mrs Towle Lauterstein traveled to Mexico by plane and car then by horseback and canoe. They visited Lake Patzcuaro and Tzintzuntzan in Michoacan, Guadalajara, and return to San Antonio for a week, amid plans for their son Malcolm’s engagement to Miss Mayers and his Texas summer studies.

Mexico Towle Lauterstein Lake Patzcuatro Tzintzuntzan Michoacan Guadalajara San Antonin

S A Girl Wed In Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs G W Despeeg announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Anne to Pi James T Follis son of T J Follis of Lorain Texas The wedding was August 7 at the chapel of Camp McCoy Wis where Follis is stationed The couple will reside in Ararta Wis

G. W. Despeeg Margaret Anne James T. Pollis F T. J. Follis Loraine Texas Camp McCoy Wis Follis Ararta

Community notices and meetings at Alamo area lodges

Chub ble Chub ble Monday evening events include Alamo chapter No 665 GO B S at 8 p m in the Masonic temple honoring past matrons and patrons. Ladies auxiliary and Victory lodge auxiliary join Alamo Railway Express Employers at T C C F hall. Tuesday Phi Mu Alumnae at 10 p m at Robert MeAter home 312 Blue Bonnet Delphian sewing in honor of Mrs G Melvin Harris 338 Donaldson avenue starting a.m. 2

Alamo GO. B.S Ladies’ Association Alamo Railway Express T. C. C. F. Hall Victory Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Clerks W.O. W. Ball Edna Mellvain Grace O. Pepper Phi Mu Alumnae Association Robert MeAter Blue Ronnett Delph Delphian G. Melvin Harris Donaldson Avenue al A.m

Hobson Mann Wedding Held at Fort Sam Houston

Mrs Greymann daughter of Col and Mrs James Marth became the bride of Lieut Richard Eugette Hobson son of Mr and Mrs Millon Hobson of Akron Ohio. Candle light ceremony at 5 10 pm Saturday in the vast chapel Chaplain Ollie Matthews officiated Sgt Fred McGowan played music Miss Barbara Mann sister of the bride was her attendant Lieut T RH Burke Jr best man Reception followed at the bride's parents quarters Several assists listed Out of town guests included the groom's parents A community sing song with native Mexican dances set for Arneson River Theater at 630 pm Monday evening Rostin San Antonio macho manager among featured performers Miss Lou Hamilton said talent from city groups will be present Police invited No admissions planned Harmony dance club hosting party Friday evening.

T, RH. Burke Jr Merdames George Beach Robert Sorley Robert Swearingen H. Bryson Robert Duenner T. Co. Musgraves Fountain C. J. Geiger Gugel Arneson River Theater Rostin San Antonio

Colonel and Wife End S A Visit at Keene Family Ref

Aont Col Iugras George Keen returns Sunday from a day visit with their mother Mrs George Keene. Lt Col Keene stationed at Black land army flying school. Loyal Woman's Guard of Kasidah Teview held a meeting and picnic at Roosevelt park. Mrs Mariel Mun dine and Mrs Sylvia Baccus led the business session. Grace Hering welcomed as a new member. A game party planned for September 18 at Mrs Mun dine’s home 223 Carolina. General practice for guards Aug 27 at EO F hall to prep for night class and initiation August 30. Next meeting to be the second Thursday in September. Terrell Wells and a plen cereals to be served. Woman's auxiliary National Federation of Post Office clubs met at La Villita with Mrs Carl Mueller presiding. Birthday party planned for September at La Villita.

Aont Loyal Woman's Guard Kasidah Teview Roosevelt Park Mariel Mundine Sylvia Baccus Grace Hering Terrell Wells National Federation of Post Office Clubs la Villita Carl Mueller Villite

Mrs Steen Returns Home After Visit in Houston

Mrs. Steen, who had been visiting in Houston with her elder, returned home there. A rummage sale is noted in the week’s items along with a British fiscal agent in the United States and a London death report. The notice also mentions a Woodmen circle meeting at Woodmen hall and a New Weston Intern visitor at Lakmont court in New York.

Rolly Steen Houston Éléter Olive Magnolia Grove Woodmen Circle Woodmen Hall The Guardian Eva Lewison Ets Chi James Finangier Tondon Fred Hauchins Elaine Yantiserick Phillips Treasury Washington Las United Kathleen Brown Ok States London Daniel Sullivan Lakmont Court New Weston Intern New York

Fall Garden Tips From Mrs Higgins on Home Front Plot

Fall gardeners plan September plantings for a staged harvest. Mrs Higgins advises converting grass pits to garden space by covering Bermuda sodded plots with linoleum tar paper boards or cardboard to kill turf and prepare beds within a month. She also outlines simple pest control using hot water baths and yard waste to deter sow bugs and other garden pests. August is the prime month to plant pole beans and plan potatoes onions and cabbage as shortages loom.

Eudora Garrety Civitan Victory Mays Paullo Higging Fall Garden Garden Center Association Saya Kim Ganna Higgins

Miss Beakley Bridal Party Selected

Miss Ruth Beakley bride elect selects sister as matron of honor and cousins as bridesmaids for an September 13 wedding at St Mark s Episcopal church. Milestones include host man and groomsmen from family and the Sam Houston post VFW auxiliary bingo party at the Wilt home Tuesday evening.

Ruth Beakley George Eugene Judson Dr Durdjey Walker Clydir Horeney Corpus Ghriali June Judson St. Mark's Falscopal Church Capi Mia Georg Beakley Linda Fatty Langley Langley Millard Judson Jack Hebron Sam Houston Post Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert Lee Byron Avenue At & P.m

WCTU Hosts Tea Using Nine Herbal Brews

Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union plan a tea party this afternoon in Chicago. Led by Mrs. Blanche Pennington, the program features nine herb teas grown in her garden, including mint and chamomile. She warns guests not to overindulge as too many sips can disrupt sleep, recounting a Pennsylvania tea anecdote.

ChicaGo, Ave Women's Christian Temperance Union W.G Blanche Pennington Hinlingdor Pryane W. C.D Chi

Sergeant Kershner's 40 Day Ordeal in New Guinea Plane Crash

Dayton Ohio native George Kershner survived a 40 day ordeal after a C-47 crash near Buna New Guinea. He and five others endured extreme hunger and heat, burying six dead, leaving eight injured, and rationing limited supplies while awaiting rescue before returning to base. The account recounts the harrowing fall from the air pocket, crash into a mountain, and the breakaway survival struggle.

Ant Cohn Wae New Guinea Sug Cinst George Kershner United States Buna Fort Kershner George Atrugeles Rickenbacker Hougland Lowe Lands of New Guinea Mt. Obree Ware George Vandervorl

Farm Girl Chooses Farm Over War Time Pay

Gladys Piper, 24, declines $60 a week Albany job to stay on her 500 acre Dougarty County farm with her mother. She handles outer field work while mother runs the house, operates a grist mill, packs meat, cares for 38 cattle, 20 hogs, and gathers pecans. The pair haul supplies from Albany, supervise harvest crews, and canned 360 quarts of produce.

Albany Gladys Piper A. M. Piver Dougarty County Gladys Lradey

Mexican president names four American movie men for Aztec Eagle

President Avila Camacho selected Walt Disney Louis Mayer James Pitepatrick and Francis Alstock to receive the Aztec Eagle for aiding better knowledge of Mexico abroad. The decoration will be awarded at a ceremony at the National Palace with diplomats governors and movie stars in attendance.

Mexico Mexico City Avila Camacho Walt Disney Louis Mayer James Pitepatrick Francis Alstock Tatere American Afairs National Palace

No Inquest Likely In Gould Death

In Phoenix authorities said there probably will be no inquest into the drowning death of Gloria Gould Barker, 37, a member of the New York Gould family. She was found by her husband and a butler at a Desert home near Floe MX after slipping and striking her head on the pool edge. The death occurred yesterday and is not expected to prompt an autopsy or formal inquiry.

Korshiter A. CG Phoenix Ariz Gloria Gould Barker New York

Tanker Named for Wallace's Father

A Liberty tanker was launched in Wilmington California named to honor Henry C. Wallace former secretary of agriculture and father of Vice President Henry A. Wallace. Governor Bourke B Hickenlooper spoke at the ceremony aboard the shipbuilding yard ceremony. The older Wallace spent much of his life in Town publishing an agricultural periodical Wallace's Pai

Wilmington Calif Henry C. Wallace Henry A. Wallace Bourke B. Hickenlooper Californis Corporation Wallace Town Pai

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