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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1950

Page

8

Pair to Arrive By Plane Miss Robwer Masson Visit

Mr and Mrs Robwer Masson from Paris France and Port au Prince Haiti will arrive by plane Tuesday night to visit Mr and Mrs J Orr. They will stay about eight days. Miss Carolus Escarilla bride elect was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Lee Escamilla with 20 guests. Mrs E Lacariéon's luncheon for Miss Mary Lawler bride elect featured silver bells and a crocheted table cloth.

Robwer- Masson Paris France Port Au Prince Uaiti Orr Carolus Escarilla Lee Escamilla

Functions Must Be Maintained But Not One

A directive notes that all functions should stay intact while muting a single exception or removing one role. The instruction emphasizes preserving operational capabilities without sacrificing a specific necessary element.

Deputies Should the Sheriff Have Unlimited Deputies

A reader poll quotes five people on whether the sheriff should be allowed to issue unlimited special commissions. Four favor limits citing favoritism and firing difficulties. one argues for broader power to hire. Responses favor public electing deputies and caution over paid staff abuse, with concerns about efficiency and political influence. A comic plug follows.

Glen Strait San Antonio Baig Glenn Strait Bobby Blanton Dallas Bobbie Manton Tych Tort Olivey W. Petalums Fioe Tom Ollerne

Brides Elect Feted At Luncheon Parties In Menger Hotel

LUNCHEON gatherings at the Menger Hotel honored several brides elect with fashionable pointers from Frank Bros. Seated guests included Miss Mary Jo Powell Milton Harman Parrott and Miss Louise Robison along with a dozen others. Tables featured pink cloths crystal and pink and blue florals with corsages. Additional events honored Miss Beverly Brewer Miss Patricia Higgins and other bride-to-bees while Dutch treaty group and Blue Goose auxiliary members joined in.

Menger Frank Bros Curtis Vaughan Mary Jo Powell Milton Harman Parrott Waco John Fuqua Louise Robison Ruth Carroll Fr. Smith Ark Robison Anne Forrester England Trinity University Beverly Brewer Patricia Higgins Stanley Frank Jerome Harris Nancy Casmere Lou Marr Carter Oan Herweck Katherine Ann Hogan W. F. Swank Charles W. O’conner Patricia Japan Mesdaiits N. Lesh 4A. Dulevitz A. Price W. F. Campbell J. Gregory Nancy Davis Freeport May Anne Shoat Beverly Klaber Anne Bradford Mary Grace Heckland

Mrs Winfield Smith Arrives From Norfolk With Baby

Mrs Winfield Smith and baby daughter Thoburn arrived from Norfolk Virginia where Lt Smith has been stationed. They will stay about eight months with Mrs Rhey Hollett while Lt Smith sails to the Mediterranean. Mrs Smith was formerly Bethe Hol Jett.

Winfield Smith Thoburn Norfolk Lt. Smith

Traveling saleslady models head to Australia in 1930s Dallas plan

A Dallas department store plans to send four models to Australia to showcase American fashions. The aim is to spark Australian interest in the latest bathing suits and designs, with expectations of boosting business but potential confusion over availability and sourcing back in Texas.

Swank Dapartment Daling Australis Australia Texas Dallas

Wedding Held at Laurel Hergnis Methodist Church

Miss Mildred Fong and Franklin J. Wong wed in a double ring ceremony at Laurel Hergnis Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Robert Bergmark officiated. Maid of honor Mable Wong and bridesmaids Mildred Wu Lai Beet Woo and Marie Fong. Best man Howard Wong. groomsmen and ushers included Wong Nam Tew Albert Lew Bill Ng and Howie Wong. Evelyn Neg and Joseph Eng were flower girl and ring bearer. Bride wore lace and satin gown with a cathedral train and a lace cap with fingertip veil. Reception followed and couple departed for a Pacific Northwest wedding trip.

Laurel Hergnis Methodist Church Mildred Fong Way ‘Fhyn Fong Shreveport Lai Franklin J. Wong Ben T. Wong Robert Bergmark Mable Wong Mildred Wu Lai Beet Woo Marie Fong Howard Wong Texas Pacific North- West

Rouge Beauty Tips From A Vintage Column

A vintage advice piece urges women to use rouge and lip pigment with restraint to suit face shape and skin tone. It suggests high placement for round faces, blushing eyelids with a pink tint, and avoiding pale earlobes while keeping colors on friendly terms.

Helen Follett Acredic Universal Sorority

Rays Up Egg Output With Ultraviolet Light

The department of agriculture reported eggs produced 10 to 19 percent more after five years of study in an underground poultry house at the agricultural research center. The finding comes as the agency announces a Dial Fiat personal ads notice.

Department of Agriculture Fiat

Bill For Books Re Bills For Books In 1949

Clyde Smith, superintendent of the Texas educational agency, reported a loss of textbooks valued at 739 dollars. The incident occurred during 1949, marking the first time the district encountered such a package loss and prompting review by the school district officials.

Smitt Texas. Educational Clyde. Smith S-school

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