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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1940

Page

12

Festive Wassail Plans at Yale Event and Local Holiday Guests

Town buzzes over Christmas preparations as Wassail bowls are polished and holly will decorate doors for visiting guests. Families from Dallas and Washington DC arrive for the holidays, including Mrs Florence Groos and son Fred, Colonel and Mrs Herbert Clarkson, and Major and Mrs A G Kelly. Host Temple Calhoun to host open house December 21.

Florence Groos Fred Groos Dallas Frederick Card Grang Mir Herbert Slayde Glarkson Washington,d. C Clarkson Winchester Kelso Clartson Ruth Kelso Ban Antone A. G. Kelly San Antonio Baltimore Metor

Jane Denike Hosts Luncheon for Bride Elect at La Fonda

Miss Jane Denke entertained with a Mexican luncheon at La Fonda on Saturday honoring Mrs Margaret Bosshard, bride to be. Attending were Mesdames Alfred Beckmann, Chester Ronde, Charles Gunn, Frank Bosshardt, Ulisses Bagnava Forlong, Maxine Dietzel, Evelyn Peyton and Lotte Harniseh. A separate tea at Mrs WL Maxwell’s home supported child welfare with nearly 200 guests and raised 45 dollars, totaling 105 dollars for welfare work at Mark Twain School. The St Gerard's Mother's Club met next at the school, presided by Mrs Newton Johnson, followed by a three-lesson comedy by Juniors, a silver tea, and a pantry shower for the music department.

Jane Denke la Fonda Margaret Bosshard Mit Alfred Beckmann Chester Ronde Charles Gunn Frank Bosshardt Ulisses Bagnava Forlong Maxine Dietzel Evelyn Peyton Lotte Harniseh Mack ‘Tyath Herbert HI Sawtelle St. Gerard's Mother’ Club Newton Johnson Lie High School Mus Dive School

Arthur M. Halls Hosts Niece's Party At Hotel

Miss Borba Welder of Victoria attended a social event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Hall at the St. Anthony hotel. The afternoon featured yellow chrysanthemum and rosebud decorations, cocktails, a receiving line for 160 guests, and a bridge and buffet reception follow.

Arthur M. Hell Dicky Satlin Borba Welder St. Anthony Hotel Hall James J . Nelson Robert Weider J. W. Stovenson Victoria Thade Myre Welder Marty

City Federation Meet Held With Mrs Camp

Executive board of the City Federation of Women's Clubs met at Mrs Joby F Camp's home 2190 West Gramercy. Mrs Evan Moon presided. plans included greetings to Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt, Christmas charity events, and progress reports on federation projects.

City Federation of Women's Clubs Joby F. Camp West Gramercy Pelorux En-Hostens, Cie Evan Moon Moon Frankily BD. Roosevelt Gawly Lauterstein Amneticanization Ql Alles Tkwok City Federaion Project Yong City Myx Jaske’s Businessland International Club J. S. Peter Ihe City Federation Simply Janckson Rexay County Bexar County Sie Aeres Gates Camler Jacks Chrishman Tom Banks Brand Badger

Mother Mix Your Own Cough Remedy Card Text

A vintage home remedy touts Mother Mix Your Own Cough Remedy as quick mild relief. It promises inexpensive, easy preparation with granulated sugar and a small amount of water, claiming to loosen phlegm and soothe irritated airways. The copy promotes Norway pine and a palatable concentrate as the active ingredients and urges fast, gentle relief for families.

Aticcing & Canal Walter

McGimsey Tea Reception Honors Bride-to-Be

Mrs B D McGimsey hosted a Monday afternoon tea at her home for bride-to-be Miss Margaret Bosshardt with about 180 guests. The decor featured pink roses, blue accents, and Dolphin- stemmed arrangements, as Miss Bosshardt and her mother Mrs Frank J Bosshardt welcomed attendees. Guests and hosts were served in the dining room by Miss Bertha Tasterly and others, with additional seating in the sitting room.

B.D. McGimsey Margaret Bossharet McGimsay Miss Bosshardt Prank J. Bosshardt Bertha — Tasterly Meadames Charles Kachler Conwin Priest Richard Eley Viedin- Uig-room Barbara Tuytong Poy Loy Maxine Dletzer Alfred Beckmann

Wedding Bells for Miss Buschmann and Lieut. Putnam at First Baptist

Miss Marjorie Florence Buschmann daughter of Mrs. Shackleton became the bride of First Lieut. Claude B. Putnam of Savannah Ga son of Dr and Mrs Putnam Jecksboro Texas at the First Baptist church Sunday evening December The ceremony featured organ music by Miss Marguerite Richter soloists Miss Harriet Hagedorn and Fritz Hagedorn Edinburg Texas The wedding party wore blues with ushers Lieut Henry P Bacot Lieut Burton Voorhee and groomsmen Lieut E W Hampton Lieut L G Dratts The bride wore white velvet with a fitted bodice and flared skirt a white net headdress pearls bouquet of few roses and lilies of the valley The couple left for a reception at the N Shannon home and will visit Jacksboro and New Orleans Day tona Beach Fla before trip extension

First Baptist Church Marjorie Florence Buschmann Mawirdy J. Shackleton Claude B. Putnam Savannah C. BE. Putnam Jecksboro Texas Pergy F. Webb Marguerite Richter Harriet Hagedorn Angler Fritg Hagedorn Edinburg H Earl Tasch Gordon Schelg Nannoy Shackleton Henry P. Bacot Burton K. Voorhee E. W. Hampton L. G. Dratts Manared J. Shackleton L. EB. Williamson Mary Louise Navarro Iacksboro New Orleans Daytona Beach Fla Buschmann Our Lady of the Like College Ste New York City San Antonio Pullan Texas Tech College Vom Kelly Field Jackabore O. E. Butignin

Cherry Reception Honors Miss Louise Beil Cherry

Robert Holston Cherry sends invitation to a reception for his daughter Louise Beil Cherry on Saturday at eight after in Gunter hall with dancing at ten. The notice lists hostesses and musical program details for the event.

Robert Holston Robert Marie Cherry Mier Louise Beil Cherry Hall Gunter Ated

Social Calendar for S A and Gala Debutantes

Monday evening hosts Mrs George Wirahach and guests honor debutantes Miss Leonora Mate and Miss Margaret Walker with a steak supper at Gelinas of the Clhole. Tuesday features Miss Aiele Anesdale and Miss Catherine Pool hosting at La Pare with compliments to bride-to-be Miss Seugilion Simmons. events run 10:30 to noon at the former home for Miss Percy Locke.

George Wirahach Leonora Matearmani Clhole Daevue Cansplitmenelig Margaret Walker Jane Gunninghat Percy Locke

Carralls Entertain 60 Debutantes Honoring Two Hosts

Carroll and Grace debutantes honored by Mrs Joe EB Carroll and Miss Dame Fraser at an opera house event Sunday evening. The scene featured red roses yellow chrysanthemums and festive lighting. About 80 persons attended the gathering marking the debutantes Lote Cherry and Dame Fraser in attendance with Miss Cherry as guest of honor.

Carralls Joe EB Carroll Miss Grace Carrol Lote Cherry Dame Fraser Hcl Senet Rey Wirs

Alley-Dell Nuptials Set for January in New York

The engagement of Miss Peancey Folsom Dell to Rayford W Alley Jr is announced by Mrs John H Amon of New York City. Dell is granddaughter of Mrs Thomas J Preston of Princeton New Jersey and attended private schools in New York. Alley is son of Mr and Mrs Rayford Alley of New York and grandson of Mrs W Lipscomb of San Antonio. The wedding is planned for January 4 in New York City.

San Antoylans Mike John H. Amon New York City Miss Peancey Folsom Dell Rayford W. Alley Jn City Newt Houston Alley Latr Ruth Lipscomb Alley Rayford Alley W."w. Lipscomb San Antonio Del Thomas J. Preston Priceton N. J Grover Cleveland United States Miss Hel Hiya Mawrenllege Tin Phillips Exeter Academy Princetoft University Tiger UK Dil W. Elpscomb Ruth Alley

Wedding Set for Miss Maxine Bray in San Antonio

Announcement lists Miss Maxine Bray daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bray of Laurel Heights San Antonio to marry Albertonville native Boyce Yearwood Jr Stephenville. Bride to wear gown from Texas State Women's College Austin. ceremony at Laurel Heights Methodist Church on December 23. Attendants include maid of honor Miss Lee Edward Terry and bridesman Frank Bray. Best man and other groomsmen named, reception details omitted.

William ¥. Bray Laurel Heights San Antonio New Or Methodist Church Lee Edward ‘Terry Steph Maxine Albertonville Hanes Boyce Yearwood Jr Stephenville A. C. Raines Jr Texas Miss Bray Dorothy Texas State Women’s College All Wood of Austin Denton Small Charles Legan Blephen- Stephenville Ajvitle Lie Hradunte M. College Prank Bray Alex Johnamhin Billy Bray Cayston Junior College

Local residents plan move to Alameda Street home Olmos Park

Colonel and Mrs. Thomas Musgrave announce purchase of 400 Alameda Girele 4 Olmos Park and will relocate after Colonel Musgrave’s retirement from the army. They have lived in San Antonio since last July and now reside at the Bushnel Apartments.

Thomas c. Musgrave Alameda Girele Olmos Park San Antonio Musgrave Army Bushnel Apartments

Marys University plans city manager discussion

A fragment of local notes lists St Marys University pos planning a talk on city management before a Zonta Wednesday meeting. It also records the Elizabeth Tynein PTA meeting, a safety program by Miss Mary Perrys room, and a December 11 Christmas social at Miss Elizabeth Amitys home with South West section attendees and other community groups.

St. “Mary’s University Pos Elizabeth ‘Tynin Parent Teachers Association Smideen Mary Perry Afrnoan Captain Schomrer State Highway Department Dre Warredl Wonderlang Inves Mles Bonbout M. Freed PB. Juanger B. H W. Dotan H. Gilbertson H. Haase Ray Cotton J. Good+man William Herrmantid A. Reinigger Edward Weban Governor's Palace Imembays South West Armerlong Cane Paradise Ridge Blysian Glid G. 3 Lucchese Ain Renative Associa Tacarne Ward College Elizabeth Amity Garrity Road

Miss Bosshardt Honored at Breakfast

Miss Margeret Hawley hosted a Sunday morning breakfast at her home in honor of Miss Margaret Bosshardt, a bride-to-be. Talbow milors and gay blossoms decorated the table. Attending were Miss Barhayn Turlong, Maxine Dietzel, and Mrs Alfred Becki assisting with serving. Hostess, mother Mrs Giles Hawley, and sister Miss Imo helped receive guests.

Margeret Hawley Margaret Bosshardt Talbow Barhayn Turlong Maxine Dietzel Alfred Becki Giles Hawley Imo Sere Thrulep

Forty Guests Honor Miss Lawrence at Ule Party

The Litepaat Weekend social scene featured about 40 guests at Miss Lawrence’s party. Miss Geraldine Barman and her brother Bobby entertained with ditties while Mary Jang Lawrence, Alam Heights Riphr school alumna, was the guest of honor. Silver decorations and a sip phy table set the festive tone as supper then dancing followed into the night.

Geraldine Barman A. Bobby University of Texas Mary Jang Lawrence Alam Heights Riphr School

Clocks in Mexico Advance One Hour Nationwide Move

Mexico City and surrounding states shifted clocks forward by one hour as of today to relieve the capital’s overtaxed power facilities. Hidalgo, Mexico, Puebla, and Michoacan joined the change, with other states to follow.

Mexico Mexico City Drc Hidalgo Puebla Micheacin Mey

Incarcerate It Sheriff Wrangles Rail Yard Inquiry

A garbled report describes a sheriff in Spartanburg pondering a case. A vehicle was driven up and parked at a rail yard where a person named Ronan checked in later, with a 3d-WMey sentence noted.

Sherife Spartanburg Aid Ronan Iater

Matrons Host Luncheon For Debutantes At St Anthony Hotel

Mrs Arthur Muir and Mrs Laur rene Hulrst hosted a luncheon for debutantes at the St Anthony hotel. Debutantes Donnie Fraser and Matiz Sykes were honored as guests. Tables featured a purple and blue color scheme with delphinium, violet corsages, purple vanuncula, and blue glassware. Mothers of the guests joined the hosts for a second table set in the same palette.

Arthur Muir Laurrene Hulrst St. Anthony Hotel Im Hogar Donnie Fraser Matiz. Sykes Inter

Robinsons and mother depart for Mexico City for holidays

Dr Robinsons and Mrs Goris A Robinson left recently for Mexico City to spend the holidays and plan to return to Antoblia shortly. January 1. The Mark Twain PTA executive board will meet Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the school with Mrs Evelyn Cox presiding. PTA fathers night Friday in the school auditorium at 7 p.m. Dr Lee Rice will speak and Mrs Gladys Calder Brooks will present musical selections.

Patton Dein Calgloria Ryv. GA Bessie Pranglin Beha Bates Elizabeth O'Neale Bennie Als Mark Twain Pet. A. Excau Tye Board Evelyn Cox Mark ‘Twain Priday P.m Lee Rice Gladys Calder Brooks

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