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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1950
Page
6
Irs claims star Pat O'Brien endorses Blue Bonnet margarine. The ad highlights cost savings versus bread, urges using Blue Bonnet on vegetables, touts flavor and nutrition while comparing to other spreads.
In a Monday evening ceremony at the Baptist temple Miss Geraldine Dana Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Whllama became the bride of Warren M Lewis son of Mr and Mrs W M Lewis Rev V E Elman officiated Kenneth Dahlman was best man and Miss Beth Williams was her sister's maid of honor The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with a fitted bodice and button accents and carried an orchid with stephanotis and tulle The reception followed in the church parlor The couple will reside at 1051 Alexander Hamilton Drive
Miss Nora Gill, daughter of Mrs. Burt Gill, wed William Haines Moffitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Moffitt of Merced California, at St. Mark's Episcopal church. Rev Adolph Kaht officiated. Bridal party included Mrs Harold Buttery as matron of honor and Gene Colbert as best man. The bride wore a heavy white piqué dress with a crushed diamond pattern collar and carried caladium leaves. A reception followed at the bride’s mother's home. The couple will reside in San Jose California.
Rocking chairs wowed the furniture world in 1950 with Charles Rames leading a design leap. His four legged chair used crash helmet material for the body, earning top prize in the Low Cost Furniture Competition and a place in MoMA's Good Design exhibit. A second version follows, built from the same shell and fiberglass reinforced plastic, mounted on wire struts.
Advertisement excerpts invite readers to mail 25c for patterns 9129 in sizes small to large, with a step by step sew chart and a mailed pattern department in San Antonio Light. Also promotes 20c for Marian Martin book Fashiona and a free blouse pattern from gingham fabric.
This week opens with numerous pre nuptial parties for brides elect Joyce Anne Scherrer Pat Self and Mary Lawhler receive showers in homes and clubs A garden party at Mrs Robert Klein’s with 24 guests and a treasure hunt shower at Dr and Mrs Edwin Mueller’s for Miss Mary Lawhler are described Also Nora Gill and William Haines Moffitt are honored after their wedding rehearsal with a supper party at Lanker Alley’s noting the couple’s California departure for further studies.
Miss Patty Slone ends a six week stay in Colorado Springs and Denver where she was hosted by Miss Kittie West Nelson.
Col Eleczar Parmly and his wife have moved near the Point to stay close to the library as he writes a humorous book on 150 years at West Point, slated for April 1 1951. Their Larchmont home was sold, and daughter Sandra will winter in Washington with grandmother Mrs Anna Heiberg while at George Washington University.
Rhinestones lead Fall costume jewelry with bold cuts and large stones. Gold remains classic while glass substitutes grow in popularity. Dramatic pearls, baroque pieces, and glittering pins enhance outfits from day to evening, with versatile placements on hats purses and shoulders.
Mrs James Cy Short returned to Lincoln Nebraska Monday after a week with Marguerite Argo Col and Mrs Short. Their daughter Ginger graduated from the University of California this year.
An old advertisement touts Lifebuoy as a purifying soap that deodorizes 13 body areas and protects popularity by preventing body odor. It emphasizes full body cleansing and mentions doctors endorsing daily baths with Lifebuoy Health Soap as a skin cleaner.
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