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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1944

Page

8

Mary Block Engagement Announced in Austin

Mr and Mrs Williamt Joseph Block announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Irche to Lent Feed Albert Leisering son of Mr and Mrs Olomar A Leisering of Austin Miss Block graduated from Our Lady of the Lake College where she was a member of Sipma Alpha Iola and Alpha Chi sororities Lieutenant Leisering who received his degree from the University of Texas now is stationed at Brooke General Hospital Fort Sam Houston Texas

Williamt Josseph Block Mary Irche Albert Leisering Olomar A. Leisering Austin Block Our Lady of the Lake College Sipma Alpha Iola Alpha Chi Lieutenant Leisering Unversity of Texas Brooke General Hospital Ford Sait Houston

Officer Arrives With Family in Indianapolis Visit

Officer Carrington and family arrive in Indianapolis on Thursday for seption. The party includes Mrs Carrington, Captain Carrington’s father, and Mrs Garring ton formerly Miss Virginis. Their baby son Jatin Baron Carrington accompanies them as they plan to reunite with relatives.

Vant Xingent Carrington Jatin Baron Carringtos Indianapolis Ind John 8 Carrington Fauther Garrington Virginis Alvny A. Ti Aluny

Houston Pair Visit in S A

Dr and Mrs Clifford Smith of Houston spend two weeks at the St Pathoay hotel. The Augustus Jones Chapter VI Py of 1812 hosts a luncheon Tuesday at the home of president Mrs Joseph K Crernigl with committee chairs listed by name and role. A barbecue and game party at the garden home of Mrs Paul Thummel featured several attendees.

Clifford Smith Houston St. Pathoay Augustus Jones Medin Joseph K. Crenigl Abnauieed John Wright Lolitial Small W. P. Coleman Mus. R. BE D. L. Freeman Emmet McGary Robert HW Parkinson R. G. Halter Mra Watford Red Cross Paul Thummel Elysian Club

Couple Returns Home to Biloxi After Week Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Gedree A. Stannus return to Biloxi Mississippi with their son Robert Dirkie Stannus after a week spent with grandparents in Biloxi. The family is now back at their home.

Rug Rats Gqcotee 49 Stevia T Biloxi Miss Gedree A. Stannus Robert Dirkie Stannus Bitosi

New Kind of Face Powder Claims Youthful Look

An advertisement touts Lady Esther Face Powder as dramatically aging a wearer to look younger. It boasts a smooth texture, long-lasting clings, hurricane blending, and sensitive shade variety, urging listeners to compare on one side of the face and judge if it makes skin look smoother and more vibrant.

Lady Esther Esther Faen Fowder

Church Scene of Dean Roddy Nuptials

Surprise announcement reports the marriage of Betty Deans of San Antonio to Lt. Col. Johnny Roddy of Fort Sam Houston. The ceremony occurred Saturday at Alamo Heights Methodist Church with Rev. Enais Alofffetning. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The bride studied dance in New York and graduated from Word College. Roddy is a graduate of the City of Utals.

Betty Deans San Antonio L. L. Barnett Hartingen Gol. Johny Roddy Fort, Sam Houston Alamo Heights Methodist Church Enais Alofffetning Hame Omand Aperutr American School of Ballet New York City Inisarmale Word College Colonel Roddy Hanna Roddy San Francisco Calif Utals

Schools Ready For Opening September 5

The San Antonio Independent School District prepares for the fall term starting September 5 after a $40,000 appropriation funded repairs and new fixtures. Registration schedules are set for Brackenridge Jefferson Tech High Wheatley and other campuses with detail on dates and times for new, returning, and vocational students.

San Antonio Independent School Brackenridge Tech Burbank Uhe Hill Biil Morough Schow San Antonio Jefferson High School Wheatley High School Lan Edison Ediso High School G. B. Meeks Benlocs Schoo Wil J. O. Lottin San Attonio Junior College Enlege

Miss Flatland and Cyl W Sleimer Marry at St John's Gatheran

Miss Flatland arries Mrs Sigfid Olson of Ghirago and announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Alice Christine Flatland to Cyl W Sleimer son of Mr As Mrs. Brelger on August i at St Johns Gatheran church. Rev A L Woells officiated. Attendants include bride's sister Mrs D T Dallan matron of honor and Gale Hather Nelson best man. Reception at Plaza hotel's Sky room. The couple reside here while Corporal Steiger is stationed at Brooks field.

Sigfid Olson Ghirago Alice Christine Flattland Sarl W. Sleimer Brelger St St. John's Gatheran Church A. L. Woells Onis Harrison D. T. Dallan Gale Hather Nelson Plaza Hotel Frank H. Gahisha Corporal Steiger Brooks Field

S.A. Girl Off For College Heading to Lexington and Hollins

Miss Emyson Spearsill sails September 7 for Lexington Kentucky to visit Miss Livniae McLemore for a week. Plans include sorority gatherings at Boch Signin and a recreation department event, with social meetings at Miss Melde Shay's home and a club supper at Concept Park noting past activities.

S.A Emyson Spearsill Lexington Livniae McLemore Alpha Omljes Ruls Hollins Crom Fl Atumnan Cailoee Virginia Emylon Nelda Frank Shaw Machel Primera Mare Unib Unib No. Si, Anwritr Bie Bochet Hotel Beta Signin Boch Signin Cfty Recreation Department Go Willua Alpha Camberon Plalumiyee ALB Mendis Melde Shay Pringera

Nett 28th Weddle anniversary open house readjusted

Celebrants Mr and Mrs V L Rasmussen hosted an open house in the garden marking their anniversary. Merchants Al Cariat, O F Glemons, and B Rasmussen assisted. Mr and Mrs D B W Davis of Venesuela attended with their daughter and son in law. The gathering featured a regional chapter meeting of the exclusive bard Diuehlers.

V. L. Rasmussen al Cariat O.F. Glemons Rasmussen DB. W. Davis Venesuela Sonerhduw Alama Diuehlers

Warner Buys The Visitor Before Broadway Opening

Hollywood gossip notes Warner Pictures purchased the film The Visitor before its Broadway opening. The production, linked to Herman Shumblin and Carl Randall, is slated to debut September 11 with Broadway plans for October 11. The piece mentions connected stars and industry moves, including Joan Crawford, Myrna Loy, and Marlene Dietrich, along with various producers and stage talks.

Loveldad Parsons Rimam Matlon Pichite Emlat TNS Charlie’ Aracketh Hollywood INS Guner Lee Tracy Herman Shumbin Carl Randall Bugsraith Shumblin Warners Rhine Broadway

WAE Models Display Chic Winter Uniforms in Washington

In Washington at the WAE headquarters an off-duty Wat model wore a soft wool crepe winter dress in tan with a plunging neckline. Bvt. Dorothy Deans modeled the outfit with slim straight Macs, cuffed sleeves, and pleated pockets. A size 12 was shown but photos were censored to modest standards.

Washington INS Wat WAG Bvt Dorothy Deans

Mrs Blanchet Honored With Multiple Informal Parties

Mrs. Blanchet of Washingot, D. C., is being honored with several informal parties during a visit to her parents. Her sister Miss Norma Breeden, and other relatives and friends attend gatherings. a weather note and a community center event replace a planned home party at 2 East Sydney Street, Hebrew Community Center, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nonals.

William B. Blanchet Washingot Mar. Stavion F. Breeden Norma Loa Breeden Mabel Claire Breeden Buera Hebrew Community Center East Qydney Street Jack Nonals

Pattern patterns and prices for sewing patterns and books

No heed for apron shortage when Pattern 9006 demands only one yard of fabric. Pattern 9008 comes in sizes Amatl 14-16 medi 18-20 mid jnrge. Small size requires 4 yards of fabric. Send twenty cents for patterns and needlework motifs to The San Antonio Light Pattern Dept Texas. Include size name and dress style number. Marian Martin summer pattern book 32 pages costs fifteen cents. Orders filled in New York. delivery may take two weeks.

San Antotlea San Aglaria Texas

Conference Speakers At Castroville Catholic League Meet

The Most Rev. Robert Lucey archbishop of San Antonio and Monsignor Tuigi Ligutti lead speakers for Castroville’s Catholic Rural Life conference. The 46th annual gathering marks Castroville’s centennial with Masses from 5 20 am to 1 am and about 3000 attendees expected Tuesday noon.

Robert 2. Liney San Antonio Monsigtor Tuigi Ligutti Te National Cathalic Rural Life Conference West Moines Owa Catholic State League Conference Castroville Conelikic Wedness Gay LUCEY TOYIC Monaignor Ligurd St. Louishhurch Isabelle Wernand League Erwin Gutischok St. John's Seminary Jacob Lenzen St. Lentsehiren Carleville Joe Strive St. Louis Society Alfred H. Trothe Mein Frank Gittinger Gan Antonio Prsident Monsignor Ligritt Wi Beh Schwegmann Sr San Aiconto Catholic Telfe Tismance

Farm Committee to Discuss Coliseum Plans

Farm Committee meets Tuesday at the chamber of commerce to discuss a proposed coliseum for livestock events and fair activities. Perry Shrokie, chairman, will speak on the structure and plans prepared since February, with new Farm and Ranch Department manager Stanford Switch attending along with other department staff.

Tvestock Chamber of Commerce Faq and Finch Gunter Hotel North Perace Perry Shrokie Calsenvy Fepreary Slafford

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