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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1941

Page

15

Mrs Pearman Visits Fort Bliss and Lake Charles

Mrs Pearman of Fort Worth visits her mother Mrs G Triesen in Fort Bliss San Antonio trip with Mrs Dick accompanying. Captain Dilek recovering at Fort Bliss hospital. Mrs Fearman plans Lake Charles visit next week before maneuvers in Louisiana.

Prize Pearman Fort 2Tiis G. Triesen Stanley Passif Dilek Aity Ue Hospital Fort Bliss Fearmoan Peaman Lake Charles Lanisiana

Guarding Skin Care In Sunlit Seasons

A period piece advises readers to protect and care for facial skin as sun exposure rises. It details cleansing, lubrication, toning, and regular treatments from age five to a hundred, warning that neglect leads to rough, splotchy skin. Home routines include compresses, bleaching, massaging, and cold ice to reduce scales and aid healing.

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Friends ask about bridal shower etiquette advice

A reader asks if hosting a bridal shower before her cousin's Oct wedding is proper and whether she should also give a wedding gift. A columnist urges restraint, suggesting the shower be enough and proposing a personal wedding-present instead.

Cornelius Beeckman Beeckman Alka Wien Catherine

Mrs Bird Shankle Return From Flying Trip

Mrs Arthur Bird and Mrs Shankle returned last week from a flying trip to Mexico City. They were guests for a week in the city. Sunday Mrs Bird and Louise and Betty Ann went to Dallas for several days and will return home. Also Miss May Anji Thornton is spending a week in Galveston as a guest of Miss Jani Evans and will return home Thursday.

Perry Shmankle Arthur Bird Louise Betty Ann Mexicol City Miss May Anji Thornton Galvestan Jani Evans

Visits From Islands and Honored Mrs Hailey

A slice of city social life APs shows Mrs Perrin Hailey of Rock Island being hosted by San Antonio hosts. Luncheon and tea events honor Hailey with guests including Mrs Ward and Mrs Watson aiding, about 30 attendees. Also a Ladies Auxiliary to Railroad Trainmen marks its 43rd anniversary with a chicken fry at Koahler Park at 6 pm on Wednesday.

San Ward Brothers ‘Hood of Railroad Koahler Park Meers

Mary Dittmar Honored With Limcheon

Mrs. Marthy Dittmanne hosts a luncheon in honor of sister-in-law Mary Frances Dittmar with 14 guests in the Anacadia room. Decorations feature blue and white, pink accents, and vases. Other gatherings include luncheons by Mrs. Howard Val Auken and Mrs. C. W. Miller.

Marthy Dittmanne Tortesa Alm Jovely Homer Tor Mary Frances Dittmar Anacadia Anthony Hate Guy Feiliy Waslomorca Howard Val Auken C. W., Miller Vin Auken Wee Bily Pitkii Walversitz Mexico Paul Harrison Mexico City Wunder Georgerayn

Blocks Added to Mail Service Expansion

Five blocks of mail service win and re added to the regniatentles beginning August 27. Pastmaster Van Quill apnouncrg Thesday announces a new server includes the 2800 Wise of South overs street and 2500 wlick of South Pine street. Additional blocks on Steves avenue and M00 wind 1000 blocks of.

van Quill Thesday South Overs Street South Pine Street Steves Avenue

Miss McGarraugh Hostess At Supper

Miss Mary McGarraugh entertained at a Monday supper at the Sunsilite ranch in favor of Miss Mary Frances Ditter and her fiancé John Martin Dark. Guests enjoyed yellow flowers and lilacs while Jo Ditmar and Mrs Marin Tilney assisted a serving party.

Mary McGarraugh Willy Te Sunsilite Ranch Mary Frances Ditter Jom Mrctin Tiem Blunhelly K Jo Ditmar Marin Tilney

Mrs Hennessey Leaves on Hamilton Field Trip

Mrs Hennessey leaves Priday Washington for Hamilton field trip to visit her son in law and daughter Captain and Mrs 0 I Vincent with Petey and Phyllie Hennessey. They plan to return home in September. Annette Hyun, bride to be, was honored with a miscellaneous shower given by Mrs Ruth Gust and Etta Louise Myers. Refreshments were served with lace and floral centerpieces.

Annette Hyun Misrah Gusta Etta Louise Myers Moe

Luncheon Honors Recent Bride Mrs Hearn

Min Bob Hearn hosted a luncheon in honor of bride Mrs Henry Jey o renefit, with pink gladioli and asters as decorations. Guests included Mrs Marshal O Bett and Miss Ruth Niblick, with several travelers visiting family in New York and Long Island. En route home, several guests plan trips to Corpus, Spring field, and Charleston, as Graham Rah, an ensign in the navy, is stationed.

Min Bob Hearn Wire Howacdt Henry Jey O Renefit Bristol Marshal O. Bett New York John Nesbit Long Island Charles 2. Hecker Springfield Corpus Howard Bob Henri Ruth Niblick Det G. Edwarda Sty Edwards Sly Graham Raht Charlie R.allen Champlain Washington Charleston Graham Rah

Phillips and Hudson Wed In Pasadena Ceremony

Atinel Phillips and E Hudson exchanged vows in Pasadena in a wedding of local interest. The bride, a Texas graduate and member of Delta Delta Delta, is a Pasadena resident. The groom is from Mexis and is connected to local colleges and staff publications.

S Atinel Phillips E. . Hudson San Antonans Lan Euslgay MaUaned Ab Pasadena

Julius Fell Dies in G A

Julius Fell dies in G A at age 4 in San Antonio Texas. native of Hachtielm, survived by daughters Mes ames Alex Scherg, Dave Nayak, Lurlene Ber deline, Archie Solitto, and siblings Ison W Fell, Lydia Intgraft. Burial at San Jose Cemetery with grandchildrens and three great grandchildren listed.

Juling Fen Derlawsve i Hachtielm Ji San Lurlene Berdeline San Antonio Archie Solitto Corpus

Minor offender fined in county court for liquor law

A man named Emif F. Klinger of 507 North New Gravittels was fined $25 by Judge McColluin in County Court No. 1 for alleged employment to solicit for dispensing liquor on August 5. In a separate case Nick Males of 5 Milam Building was fined $100 on a bookmaking charge.

Bon Elrg Vic- Won Hanor Law Emif F. Klinger Usted North New Gravittels Wvenin McColluin Cownt-at-Law al B. Ziegley Lquer Roukrol Board Klinger Nquor Pally Nick Males Jonny Klovenhacen

Bubbly Pot Incidents Endangers Men In Odd Accident

Sylvester Jackson, 26, of $26 Peres aiveat, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital after a pot bubbled into his face. Gilbert Costello, 6, of Ah47 West Lane, swallowed a slug and required hospital care. Cec Centina, 55, a Sonet'sel Inemer, also sought treatment at Robert B. Green for injuries to his left hand after a mishap with a bayholer.

Sylvester Jackson Robert B. Green

Liability Suit Tuto U S Court Involving Guadalupe Plores

A liability suit moved from Petty Fifth District to the Federal District Court. Guadalupe Plores seeks 4443.08 dollars claiming December 1940 wrongful work under HB Kilstofer, a contractor, and breach of the indemnity agreement.

Guadalupe Plores Royal Tndemnity Company of New York Petty Feceryst Peres Whitly Kilstofer Breight

City cuts sanitation staff and street routes to save budget

The sanitation department sees dismissal of several workers and reduced street cleaning routes to four days a week. Garbage rates drop from 34 to 21 pending budget needs. Citizens urged to cooperate in minimizing street waste. The parks commission also announced many recreation department layoffs after summer programs end on September 1.

Sanitation Henry F. Hein J. A. le Laurin Hein Recreation Department Parks Commissione

Council Accepts Park Fence Bid For Highland Park Tennis Courts

The city council accepted a bid of 1160 from Ammy Iron Works to place fencing around Highland Park tennis courts. Routine appropriations were approved including 18926 general fund for Witte museum and health payrolls, 15808 for suwer and parks maintenance, 26004 to cover interest on notes, 1500.37 for telephone services, and 464 for paged. The council also opened bidding for fuel for city null until August 28.

Highland Park Sthe General Fund Witte Muse Health Department Suwer WML General Inn Alyport Fund

Four Burglaries Charged Against Jack Lindsey Names, Places

Four burglary complaints filed against Jack Lindsey allege thefts from residents on South Marys Street and nearby addresses. Accusations include jewelry, clothing, and miscellaneous items valued from $100 to $207. Reports cite dates in July and August with victims Mrs. W Pitayernid, A L Bergshram, and Rev. Marshal W. Dornell.

Jack Lindsey Del T County Cough-at-Law No A. J. Lankford King Williany Street South Sb. Marys Clong A. L. Bergshram Marshal W. Jdornell South St. Mary's Fires

Dead Youth Found in Refrigerator

The body of eight year old Billy Krewnan, missing a week, was found today in an old refrigerator near his home in Treading, Missouri. Deputy Covener Michael Austiny said the boy appeared to have been placed in the refrigerator and would be autopsied to determine the cause of death.

Billy Krewnan Michael Austiny Austin

Back Tax Attorney Office Is Moved Back Tax Office

Office of Back Tax Attorney Jack Davis has been moved from the tax office at City Hall to the city attorney's department on Line second. Davis's office was reassigned to the tax department on June 1. He previously opposed Tax Commissioner GC Ray Davis in a political contest, as described in the readable fragments of a Poplar Science article.

Jack Davis Belng City Hall City Attorney’s Department Davis Ole Tax Department Ray Davis

Tax reform push favors sales tax to cut income exemptions

A National Association of Manufacturers spokesman urged Congress to lower income tax exemptions and adopt a general sales tax as a major federal revenue source. Irvingston W. Houston, NA M leader, told the Senate Finance Committee supporting the House tax bill while calling for slashing nonessential spending. He cited public opinion polls showing support for a sales tax and for extending tax reach to low income brackets, with proposed rates and exemption changes outlined. Postmaster Dan Quill noted mailing rates and future revenue estimates tied to a possible sales tax plan.

Washington National Association of Manufacturers Irvingston W. Houston Senate Finance Committee Congress Houston Puulie

FDR Pleads for Safety Campaign Urges National Action

President Roosevelt urged all Americans to join a national safety drive to reduce accidents and protect lives and resources. He asked the National Safety Council to intensify the campaign as the country faces a rising accidental death toll this year, with estimates around 109000.

Washington Roosevelt National Safety Council Aly Isla

Lumber Company Secretary Dies

Richa A. Dawson, 71, of 115 Routt street, died Tuesday in San Antonio after living there five years. secretary of the Alamo Lumber company. Services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Zlatkeenens Funeral home. Survivors include widow Mrs. Mary Charlotte Dawson, daughters Charlotte and Helen Dawson of San Antonio and Mary Dawson of New York City, brothers Doc Dawson of New York City and Senator Edwin C. Dawson of New Haven. Burial will be in New Haven.

Richa A. Dawson New Haven San Antonio Alamo Lumber Company Zlatkeenens Rey FL. Ferney Mary Charlotte Dawson Charlotte Helen Dawson Mary Dawson New York City

DILWORTH MAY BE LEGION CHIEF AT STATE CONVENTION

Fort Worth August 1 The American Legion closes its twenty third state convention after voting on officers and resolutions and naming next year’s convention site. Major General Richard Donovan Fort Sam Houston will speak. Leading candidates for department commander were Sam D Forman Jr Andrew Dilworth Charlie Maisel and Bill Cole with Forman and Dilworth receiving strong support. El Paso or Beaumont likely hosts next year’s meeting.

Fort Worth American Legion Richard Donovan Fort Sam Houston Eighth Corps Sam D. Forman Jr Trowston Andrew Dilworth San Antonio Charlie Maisel Philips Sth Bill Cole Colias Foran Dilbworth el Paso Beaumont Amerianism Committee Department Frances B. Perking Lahor Federal Bureau of Investigation

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