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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1942

Page

13

San Antonio social notes rout in military weddings

Mis Jean Joan Miller daughter of Lieut. Col. and Mrs Jon J Miller married Set Edward J Geltinger of Dayton Ohio son of Maj and Mrs Carl Geltinger in a simple ceremony at Randolph Field chapel. Rev George YW Goodley officiated as John Milligan played organ selections. Church decorated with white asters and gladials. Bride wore a smoker beige light wool suit with gold hat and accessories. Corsage of talisman roses and Peruvian lilies. Antique cameo brooch used as something borrowed.

John Milligan

Weddings and Luncheon Honors Across the Region

Circleings Prevail at a grandmother’s wedding dress ceremony with a reception at the bride’s parents home in Coffeyville Kansas. Brig Gen Z Walt Page and other military officials joined Brig Gen Claude V Birkhead at a luncheon on the Peacock academy campus honoring aviation cadet James Albright with a bride name centerpiece.

M. C. Friedrich Jon Horne Coffeyville Kan Eddy Wing Peacock Peacock Academy Z. Walt Page U. S Army Adjutant General of Texas Claude V. Birkhead Neill H. Banister Dallas J. Matthews Clark C. Wren Wesley Peacock Jr Gro. D. Thomas Donald W. Peacock Prank Andrews Dorothy Moyers James Albright

Community clubs and meetings schedule oddities

Tuesday evening events include the Mens and Professional Women's club at 7 10 p m at the Cos house and a Youth Fellowship gathering at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed church with a picnic and dance featuring local college groups and the mayor. Wednesday notices list the Old Womans Relief Corps auxiliary the Elks Ladies Society and Prospect Church groups plus an officers' club gathering and Zonta luncheon at various homes.

Cmerdar AL Thie Cos House Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church Terrell Wells Zeta Acta Lambda Beta Sigma Delta ‘Theta Beta Slymn Qulu Weelnesday Old Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary Grand Army of the Republic Elks Elu Woman's Society of Christian Service Prospect IL G. M. Craig Ralz Street Officers’ Club Bluchenhof Grove Woodmeneirele Tunch Mra Frank Mag Benkendorfer Zonta Club Bethel Zeta

Maccrackens Discuss Civilian Defense Plans in Southwest

Mr and Mrs O A Maccracken and son Oscar A attended a Tuesday meeting in a downtown hotel with grandmothers Mrs O A Patt and representatives from eight states detailing fire fighting plans to standardize equipment and explain use of government finished gear. Attendees included Janek Masot Washington DC defense director Horatio Band Marvin Hall Ma George Hawley J W Bronson and others from Arkansas Texas Louisiana Oklahoma New Mexico and Kansas.

O. A. Maccracken Oscar A. Tit Af Toveton San Ans Oscar A. Iit O. A.n Fron McCracken Sr P.A. Patt Th. E. Suvi Thero Agkasas Oklahoma Lousiana New Mexico George Hawley Texas Fire Defense J. W. Bronson Cigiian Defense Serps Ab New Orleans L.A. Tienry State Defense Couner Arkansas H. Wooten Arkansas Defense Enienell

Mrs Twaddell Returns From East Visit

Mrs James W Twaddell Jr has returned from a two months visit with relatives and friends in the East. In Pennsylvania she visited relatives and in New York she stayed with Mrs Richard H Carmichael. Later she visited in Washington with Ms Morton.

James W. ‘Twaddell Jr Pennsylvania New York Richard H. Carmichael Morton Washington

Eleanor Allen Hostess Hosts Mexican Motif Party

Mr and Mrs W R Allen entertained for their daughter Eleanor with a dancing party at theCos house on Monday. Mexican motif decorations featured bowls and summer tones in mixed colors. Fifty guests attended the affair.

Hays Visit Son in Army

Dr and Mrs Stuart E Hays travel to Rochester New York to visit their son Maj Stuart Ways in charge of a dental school. At a Woman's National Council meeting Retired Service Personnel association guest speaker was John W Scott news commentator. Six members initiated the council by the president in Lemay Miss Ethel Foster Sterling Guy Texas Federation treasurer arrived Tuesday to attend club institute in Corpus Christi Thursday Foster and Myr West leave for Corpus Christi. American Association of University Women to hold a 7 pm picnic at president Mrs Horace Townsend 2023 W French Place.

Stuart E. Hays Rochester Maj Stuart Ways Woman's National Council Retired Service Personnel Association Army, Navy and Marines John W. Scott Lemay Ethel Foster Sterling Guy Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Foster Myr West Corpus Chriistian Club Institute of Fifth District of Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs American Association of University Women Horace W. ‘Townsend French Place

San Antonio social notes and camp page highlights

San Antonio residents and families are featured in social notes with details of homes, lunches, and upcoming weddings. The piece mentions Mrs Lackey, Mrs Tate, Mrs Keating, Miss Holland, and Margaret Whitenant among others, plus camp honors at Arrowhead, with awards for helm, swimming, riding, archery, and canoeing, reflecting local social life and youth activities.

oRs Ban Antonio Seamo Arrowhead Charlotte Cooper Helm Julia Maury Cynthia Glesecke Polly Nixon Gler Clut Mary Alice Greaves Arroihhead Dori: Fisher Ann McSween Autt Cox Carolyn Fraley Campersft Ayuda Dunive Ciik Doris Barshop Marilyn Maier Lou Marr Cariat Linta Nixon Jo Ann Sharp Becky Rogers Eleanor Allen Lelia Kidd Ballie Smith Margaret Yoakan Scimunhg Helene Veazey Brelai Jo Powell Patricis Ebeling Frances Jate Winters Camprail Kenny Sayward Barbara Ballard Barbara Stare Jaz Benzaguin Emily Jaesohry Betty Dittman Lennis Pat Holden Beverly Rowe Eleanor Goode Chariotte Cooper Lydia Holden

Arsonist Sought In House Fire at Ludwig Home

Fire officials search for a suspect after an attempted arson at the Ludwig residence 112 Bishopside Merida. Firemen found a room ransacked with kerosene spilled and papers scattered. The blaze was reported at 1 30 am and no injuries are listed.

Lester Ludwig Merida Ludwig Dome

Newlyweds Home Here in Winnowae Wisconsin

Newlyweds Jennie Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs H Smith of Wieni per Canada married Max Haimovitz son of Mrs D Haimovitz on the afternoon of July 28 at the home of the bride’s parents in Winnowe Rabbi Adonson Prank officiated. The bride wore a satin toned lace dress and carried an ivory prayer book with an orchid spray. Attendant was sister Kali Smith and brother Menzy Smith stood with the groom. A reception followed the ceremony.

Duiss Jennie Smith Haimovity Yesh Haimovite

City Presses Venue Plea in SAPSCO Case

City attorney Jack Davis appeared before Judge M C Telfrey in New Braunfels District Court Tuesday morning urging the city of San Antonio to hear its plea of privilege in the SAPSCO condemnation case. The hearing also touched on jurisdiction between New Braunfels and San Antonio courts and a temporary restraining order affecting related actions. The San Antonio government meanwhile advertised bids for $33 million in municipal bonds dated August 1 1942, maturing 1944 to 1972, with interest not to exceed 3 1/2 percent.

Jack Davis M. C. Telfrey New Braunfel New Brownels San Antonio Jeffrey River Authority Wirtz Wilbur Matthews von Austin Public Service Company John PF Onton Hursday Seventy-third District Court Vlalid Ebrtele New Hraunfels Onion Tstriet Uys Texas Supreme Court

Metal Workers To Be Trained Across to tain sheet metal workers

State defense program begins Thursday at the San Antonio Aircraft School 403 West Poplar Street. Class runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and trains men and women aged 18 to 50 in aircraft welding sheet metal layout plaming and spot welding. No tuition. funded by the federal government. WPA swing band to play at Denver Heights recreation center 8 15 to 11 p.m. Tuesday. Krashner, once connected to Dillinger, readies to oppose Axis forces in St Louis.

Indus Lakes San Antonio West Poplar Street WPA Denver Heights Recreasion Center

Grand Street Boys film idea stirs Hollywood talk

Hollywood chatter swirls around Boris Marras and 8. P. Eaghe planning a Grand Street Boys film. The project draws on the Grand Street club’s notable alumni including Al Smith Jimmie Walker Eddie Cantor and President Roosevelt as honorary members.

Luvella Parsons Motion Visture Billat J. N.S Hollywood Boris Marras 8. P. Eaghe Manhattan Grand Street Cardinal Hayes Wade al Smith Jimmie Walker Tiving Berta Eddie Cantor Roosevelt

Miss Wiseman Is Honored at Luncheon Hostess

Mrs Abbey will host a luncheon on August 27 to honor Miss Mary Josephine King who recently moved here with her mother Mrs John King. Mrs King plans to return to Dallas soon. Mrs Elizabeth Maverick entertained Tuesday with a luncheon for Miss Miriam Wiseman with bridesmaids and close relatives present. the table featured pink and white flowers.

Vachel Lickey Margaret Whitenant la Fonda Mrs. Abbey Mary King T. Abbey Mary Josephine King Miss King D Dallas John King Elizabeth Maverick Miriam Wiseman

Return of Mr and Mrs FE and family from six week stay

The Tarrant family Mira North Millian and Mrs FE have returned from a six week summer visit. Mr Million plans to be home soon after training at Mrom Dench. A kitchen shower honored Miss Miriam Wisemay bride elect. Miss Gladys Curry of La Fonda attended.

Miss Beeder Gladys Curry Mike Catherine Beeder Rio Viejo Tarrants Tarrant Mira North Millian Austin Heir Filton Miillion Mrom Dench Fis Inlosh Miriam Wisemay la Fonda Suber Sette Prien Catherine Beeder Bio- Wednesday Georges Britain Raney Casey Vincent Janeh Russia

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