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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1946

Page

6

Army Groups Head for Austin

Two U S army task forces totaling 2500 men completed training for a six month experimental stay in Alaska and the Aleutians. Task Force Frigid under Co Paul A Reichle will ship from Oakland and trek overland to Fairbanks, Winter base. Task Force Williwaw under Co James P Hill will base at Adak in the Aleutians.

San Francisco INS U. S. Army Alaska Aleutians Sixth Army Oakland Frigid Paul A. Reichle Holland Fairbanks Williwaw James P. Hill Forrier Utaff Jaf | Armored Division Adak

Col Knight Takes School Post in San Antonio

Col Knight has reported for duty as professor of military science and tactics at San Antonio high schools. His wife and daughter Peg igy reside at 264 Post avenue. Knight, a Fort Worth entrant, served 15 months in France Belgium Holland and Germany during World War II. He returned December 1945 and earned the Legion of Merit Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster and Croix de Guerre with palm. The family attends the First Baptist church and daughter will attend Jefferson High School.

Warry Knight San Antonio Jana Pegigy Post ‘Avenue Col. Knight Fort Worth Leaprings France Belgium Helyland Germany United States War Department Infantry School The First Baptist Church Jefferson High School

Miss Calmbach Weds Jack Logan in St Gerards Church

Miss Lorraine Calmbach daughter of Walter Calmbach married Jack Logan son of Mrs Lucille Logan Thursday in St Gerards rectory with Rev Arthur Frost officiating. Ellen Calmbach served as attendant and Walter Calmbach Jr was best man. After the ceremony guests gathered at the Menger hotel for a break and a transcript of credits was submitted to the dean's office. The couple will reside in Dallas.

Miss Calmbach Jack Logan Lorraine Calmbach Walter Calmbach Lucille Logan San Antonio St Manning Gerard’s Church Arthur Frost Ellen Calmbach Walsion G. L Ter Calmbach Jr Menger Hotel Dallas

Make This Home Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat

Quick at home fat loss claim describes Barcel Concentrate and grapefruit juice as a simple diet aid. It promises weight and inch loss across neck, chin, arms, bust, abdomen, hips, calves, and ankles with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. It urges purchasing from a druggist and using four ounces of liquid Barcel Concentrate twice daily.

Mother of 18 Wed Again In Seymour Marriage

Mrs. Joseph Vandenheuvel, 74, mother of 18 children, married 77 year old John Vandenheuvel in Seymour. She has 62 grandchildren, he four children, 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The ceremony followed her late husband’s death. the couple wed yesterday.

Seymour Wis Joseph Vandenheuvel John Vandenheuvel Vandenheuvel

Nuptials Held For Mr. Fasano and Miss Greco

Miss Frances Marie Greco wed Patrick J. Fasano in Shrine of the Little Flower ceremony. Attendants included Mary Louise Greco and Elizabeth Ann Greco with George Segale as best man. The couple honeymooned in Mexico and Acapulco, to reside in San Antonio.

Bartholomew Soler Frances Marie Greco Sam F. Greco Patrick J. Tasang Emyna Fasano East Orange N. 5 al Resano Paul Rainwater Gene de Matteis George Segale Mexico City Acapulos San Antonio Louis Fasano Louis Joseph Patty Ann Newark N. J Pat Fireland Jennie Partati Ielena Serafino Angela Serafino Bat J Mandela Houston

Social Calendar Highlights Fort Sam Houston Events

Social clock lists a cocktail party at Fort Sam Houston for Fuesday evening hosted by Del and Mrs Eugene Chapman followed by a Birmingham dinner party for Miss Betty Jean Hunt. Also notes kitchen showers, multiple luncheons at the St Anthony and Menger hotels, and a campus leaders conference at Stephens College with five San Antonio students arriving September 22.

Del Eugene Chapman Fort Sam Houston Betty Jean Hunt Birmingham Ala Charlotte Boehm le Col. James Taylor Jr Martha McKinney Gloria Mabrito Betty Towery Jane Cullen William Turacy CG. B. Menzel Hinnr Papoosr Picking Carl Gildemeister Richard Reiner Peraux St. Anthony Hotel Mary Kopecky Laura Jane Reinhart Menger Hotel Papoose Pickering J. J. Irvin QO. C. Bosbyshell Persyx Room Mary Metnnes San Antonio Stephens College Columbia Carolyn Beckmann Fredia Yvonne Browning Ann Courand Marian Lawrence Garvey Charlotte Ann Nelson

Fall Weddings Near Future Brides Feted

Social notes itemizes multiple wedding celebrations in Salt, highlighting future brides Pauline Strickland Mary McInnes Adele Mulkey Charlotte Roehm Joyce Waldeck Thelka Biskamp Papoose Pickering Toulse Caston and guests at luncheons showers bridge enchilada and cocktail events across venues like St Anthony hotel Menger hotel Colonial room and home gatherings with families and friends in attendance through a busy wedding season.

Pauline Strickland James Biggs Feraux St. Anthony S Almeda Towns Maurine Sasser Virginia Stephens Gloria Bramlette Annesdames John H. White Ed Luke Reagan Houston Andrew_ Thompson Edward McInnes Bosbyshell Stella Mae Paschal Sarah Louise Adams Tita Paschal Mesdames Jarman Frank Paschal George Paschal G. C. Baker Maracaibo Venezuela Adams Galt June Welty Adele Mulkey Charlotte Roehm Miss Roehm R. H. Hobson Wesley S. Carver Jey Miss McComas Thelka’ Biskamp Joyce Waldeck Miss Biskamp W. Hotchkiss L. T. Lamb Mesdames Wandell Pickering Joe Chedwick E Edwards William Geise J Miki Pickering Pickering John Ogden Menger Hotel Toulse Caston Betty Towery Martha Cart Betty Movel Marjorie Towery Martha McKinney Mary Whitaker Carol O'Mara Margie Sue Harlow Gloria Mabrite

More Parties On List for Miss Williams

Miss Pat Williams is the honoree with an expanding schedule of entertainments. Maj and Mrs T J Martin host a cocktail party and Mexican supper Tuesday evening at their home, with wedding party members invited.

Pat Williams William C Burkit T. J. Martin F. W. Boye Hugh Hoffman Missus Miki Pickering Mary Alice Shropshire Fort Sam QO. A. Mulkey Adele W. H. Hill Julian Cunningham Fort Sam Houston E. A. Williams

Industry Bids Surge Under OPA Decontrol Push

Washington reports rapid industry interest in decontrol as John Bulkley announces nearly 1000 inquiries and about 300 informal applications. Two weeks notice to industry advisory committees is required before petitions can be filed as OPA details steps to comply. Meanwhile price ceilings are lifted from canned soups and related products pending removal rules.

Washington CINS OPA John Bulkley Price

Mrs Bonner Returns Home from Chicago to Join Japan Unit

Dorothy Bonner, also known as Mrs B B Markelle, has left Chicago where she taught at the Chicago National Association of Masters of Dancing since August. She departed with son Donald Leigh by plane Saturday for Seattle to join Lieutenant Markette with the medical corps in Japan. They will reside in Tachikawa, Japan, for the next period.

Mars Dorothy Bonner Chicago National Association of Masters of Dancing B. B. Markelle Donald Leigh Seattle Wash Markette Medical Corps Japan

Slick Nixon Vows Set For Sept 4

A prominent wedding is planned for September 4 as Miss Polly Nixon, daughter of Dr and Mrs James William Nixon, will wed Baker Slick, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Frederick Ursehel. The 6 pm ceremony will be in Riverside chapel New York City officiated by Dr John Everett followed by a Pierre Hotel reception for about 50 guests. Polly’s sister Patty Nixon is maid of honor Linda Nixon bridesmaid Earl Slick best man and Charles Ursehel Jr James Nixon Jr ushers.

Polly Nixon James William Nixon Baker Slick Charles Frederick Orselel Riverside Chapel New York City John Everett Pierre Hotel Patty Nixon Linda Nixon Earl Slick Charles Ursehel Jr James Nixon Jr A AG

Illness Delays Wedding For Patricia Terrell and James Willis

The marriage planned for Friday night at Our Lady of Sorrows rectory is postponed due to illness. Miss Patricia Terrell and James P Willis are the engaged couple.

Patricia Terrell James P. Willis Our Lady of Sorrows Iness

Captain Davis To Be Civilian After Pacific Discharge

Captain Roy Davis Jr. of the medical corps, arriving from the Pacific, will be discharged and reside with his aunt Mrs. T. T. Jackson in El Paso after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis. Misses Mirla Kelly and Fern Cone return from a two month East visit, staying with Irene Jessner in Ridgefield Conn. and with Mr. and Mrs. A. Ly Solbrig of Richmond Hill, M.. Mrs. Solbrig formerly Miss Martha Kelly of San Antonio.

Roy Davis Jr Pacific T. T. Jackson Captain Davis Roy Davis el Paso Mirla Kelly Fern Cone Irene Jessner Metropolitan Opera Company Ridgefield Conn A. Ly Solbrig Richmond Hill

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Austin Vol Col T. G. Lanphier Army Engineers New Orleans John K. Vander Vort Margaret Rosy Fernando Guitarte Cochchamba Bolivia SOCHY St. Mary’s Effie M. Towne Mac B. Sochy Leoatthe, Xoudonze Mr. Fasano Miss Greco Adwriter SAN Antonio Coca.cola Bottling Company LaFitte Morin Yowney RMAC Miss Williams Swamp Opa Mrs. Bonner Slick-Nixon Benue Capt. Davis America Houston St Texae Dorn
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