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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1924
Page
13
A fragment from a 1920s newspaper highlights ambitious young women in Denton with ties to Mrs Maverick Green and Miss Mary Green. Noting Miss Green’s New York education and teaching at the College of Industrial Arts, the piece also mentions Miss Lloyd Martin and others pursuing teaching and physical training careers.
Mrs Louis R Armstrong entertained a card party on Wednesday for the First Infantry ladies and several guests. The rooms were set with yellow mntas and tubas rosés as a pleasant backdrop for the bridge game. Amice course was served with a list of attendees including Mesdames Andrews Allen Leera Howder and others from St. Louis and local residents.
Miss Pesri Wilkinson sends greetings from Camp Abrons Horseshoe New York stating the summer has been enjoyable. She notes spending time with Texans and gathering ideas before returning to the West. She plans to stay in New York and Montreal before fall return.
Mrs Crawford Booth of Taylor visits her mother Mrs Rey Campbell in the city. Campbell plans to leave Tuesday evening to visit relatives in Troy Ohio and other points in the Middle West before returning in the early fall.
Mr and Mrs B M Rowley and daughter Mary prepare to leave for New York in early September. Mary will study at Trinity College in Washington. The Rowleys will sail to Europe and plan a year abroad visiting Egypt and the Holy Land before returning to Mexico via Texas.
Dull life of all play and no work spurred a group of society girls to plan careers. Olive McCormick, daughter of Mr and Mrs D R McCormick, will teach physical education in Chicago in the fall. Mary Green, daughter of Mrs Rena Maverick Green, earned a B S at Columbia and will teach at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton Texas. Steve Martin, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Martin, earned a B S A at the University of Texas and will teach in a local junior high. Alvina Mockert returns from Corpus Christi. Agnes Moore Tillman has been visiting Beerville Missouri with Mr and Mrs G O Mendel returning to Paterson avenue after six weeks in Corpus Christi. Mr and Mrs Fred W Twiker and son Erwin depart for St Charles Missouri for a visit with relatives.
Final arrangements for the Beethoven Society bazaar are set with ladies in charge of each booth. Fancy work by Mesdames Nordman Wagner Schultze. fish by Mesdames Jang Schierer. lunch by Miss Briam Brohn Bolte. coffee and cake by Mrs Scheh and Mr Max Schunke. ice cream and candy by Mrs Lowther and Miss Weilbach s. flowers by Mrs Ed Goeth and Mrs Ronse. country by Mrs Schulh Weilbacker and Mrs Shultz. fortune teller Miss Emma Schelner. punch by Mrs Fritz Schultze. The bazaar runs September 13 and 14 at the Beethoven Hall 2 Pereida street. Miss Hildegarde Thiel of Baltimore is house guest of George Heinrich on Santa Clara street and will stay several weeks.
The article lists multiple pre wedding events with hostesses and dates from September first to the tenth. Anne Dickinson, Mrs. John Hilsworth Adkins, Mrs. Frank Palfrey, Mrs. Nat Kenmey, Miss Frances, Captain and Mrs BE Behan, Mrs. Lee Coppard, Dr. and Mrs Nat Keaway are named planning bridge teas, dinners, luncheons, suppers, and a buffet. The events culminate with a rehearsal party for the bridal party.
A letter from Mr and Mrs Federick Abbott recounts a concert organized with fellow passengers on the steamship Arapahoe en route to New York. The note highlights guest performers and passenger cooperation during the voyage.
Mrs B M Burleson and Mrs B Willingham of Dallas recently returned from a three week motor trip to Galveston with her son Robert Edgar. The Burlesons and Willingham, along with Mr and Mrs Frank Rodgers and Miss Josephine Walsh, will drive to Camp Wernecke for the weekend.
Mr and Mrs A B Rowland and their son of Warrington Florida are visiting relatives in San Antonio. Mrs Rowland is remembered as Miss Ebien Daffin. Many lovely parties have been given in their honor. Before returning home they will visit relatives in North Texas.
Mr and Mrs J Brockhausen and daughter Mabel returned from a Mexican tour. In Mexico City Mabel socialized with President Obregon s daughters. She plans to return to the University this fall as a junior.
The Missionary Society will gather next Friday at 319 Patterson Avenue with Mrs Robert F Pate and Mrs James Me Clark as hostesses. Miss Hattie Rank to lead the devotion.
The Phi Gamma Delta fraternity hosted a dinner dance on the St Anthony Roof Tuesday evening in honor of its rushees. Attendees included William Butler, John Brice, George Perking, Joe Ansley, Louis Palmer, and many more from Austin and surrounding areas. The event featured purple decorations, crystal vases, and Fiji dolls as favors, signaling the start of a series of events for incoming university freshmen.
Mr and Mrs Harry Drought host six guests at the summer home Droughtfels including Dr and Mrs O H Judkins Mr and Mrs Walter Steves and Mr and Mrs Raymond Edwards during a pleasant visit.
Mrs Louise Berry Kkendall Mrs George Walker Jr and Mrs George Candeler of Dallas have returned from Kerrville and will motor to Corpus Christi.
The Gloom Killers club hosted a Tuesday Bunco party for members and guests at Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Landauer’s home. Prizes went to Harry Dagg Norman Dulling D Nellins Miss Mary Sereno Miss Bertie Grace Maddox and Mrs. M. C. Landauer. About 30 attendees attended. The group plans a swimming party and picnic at San Pedro Park for the next social meeting on September second.
The Woman's Auxiliary of West Anington Presbyterian Church will meet Monday at 8 at the church. Circle No.1 will act as hostess and discuss Medical Missions.
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