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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1937

Page

9

Mrs Napier Rogers Hosts Breakfast Reception for Bride-To-Be

Mrs Napier Rogers acted as hostess at a breakfast reception in the Crystal Room of the Aurora hotel. Debutante sister Hab a Davis attended as guests wore red and white decorations with chrysanths. Attendees included Katherine Calhoun and numerous relatives and friends from the local social circle.

Napier Rogers RL & Breakfast Aurora Hotel Haba Davis Wayne Davis Wallice Rogers Theo Weis Missa Evelyn White Katherine Calhoun Beider Kite Sh Anety Virginia Buggerald All White Missie Berenice Servis Mary Frances Walkers Alln Evans Ruth Rusher Nell Astin Opal Newton Bobbir John ‘Thomas Corpus Christ J. 1 Galshoun

School Dance Promises Pridey December 17

The report notes Ruth Colt school plans a Pridey dance on December 17 with Ed Blair directing stringements. A long anecdote recounts social missteps and polite covers, mentioning a luncheon invitation forgotten and the usual social scrapes in a brisk, period-tinged voice.

Ruth Colt Ed Blair

Social Calendar in S A Conceived Nightlife Notes

Saturday evening events in San Antonio include Mrs Werner Beckmann hosting a dinner dance at the Bon Antonio country club to honor Miss Mary Marcella Beckmann and Gerry Fraser. Lewis Elmandio hosts a dinner for Mrs Kritd O Hearn and Mr and Mrs Frank Coughlin with guests. Mrs M Gordon opens Norhame from 2 to 4 to celebrate her mother’s 90th birthday, Miss Mitty Myrick.

Mary Marcella Beckmann Adolph G. Beckmann Joe C. Ansley San Antonio Country Club Strand Werner Beckmann Bon Antonio Country Club Mary Marcella Beckmann Gerry Fraser Mrand Hire Lewis Elmandio Kritd O'Hearm Frank Coughlin Sudny M. Gordon Nor Hame Mitty Myrick

Open House at Joseph Robson Home in Houston

Open house hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph Robson at 2157 West Magnolia Avenue Friday evening with orange and yellow decorations. Guests numbered about 125 as Mrs Willan Buckler officiated cake and Mr Robert Dotsom dispensed sherbet supported by Mrs Grace Vergan. The Robsons plan a dinner party Saturday night.

Joseph Robson Bits West Magnolia Avenue Willan Buckler Robert Dotsom Grace Vergan

Open House Held For 300 by 2 Couples

Open House at Park Inn featured 300 guests hosted by the Gadwalladers assisted by Mrs. H. C. Rattsey. Attendees included Mesdames Carroll, Tord, Kulian, Pagenstecher, A. Waliwelpit, Barry Tappan, Ben Richardsar, Charles Venable, Herbert Hill, Carlisle Brine, Richard Walker, J. P. Hale, N. Guldern, Oscar Chamblin, Lee Roy Caskey, and George Waring as guests and helpers.

Aldes H. Gadwallader Carl Park Onert Inn Gadwalladers H. C. Rattsey Cadwallader Don E. Carroll David A. Tord M. B. Kulian Gisiav Pagenstecher 1 A. Waliwelpit Barry Tappan Ben Richardsar Charies Venable Herbert Hill Garlisle Brine Richard Walker J. P. Hale A. N M. Guldern Oscar Chamblin Lee Roy Caskey George Waring

Concert by Brodin and Zintin at Bat Pedeo Playhouse

Tenor Brodin and etress Zelde Zintin will perform a single program at the Bat Pedeo Playhouse on Tuesday January 4 under the San Antonio branch of the Lb 3.0 and open to the public. The program includes arias folk songs recitations monologues and playlets in Russian and English.

Brodin Zlatin Maxim Brodin Zelde Zintin AD. Fi Bat Pedeo Playhouse San Antonio Lb 3

Student Musicians Plan Juvenile Party

The Student Musicians of the San Antonio Federation of Jusia clubs plan a Christmas party at the Plaza hotel. Officers and advisers are named. events include a December 29 holiday program and a Monday assembly in Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Pauline Neutier presiding.

San Antonio A. Mek Odd Fellows Hall Pauline Neutier Westway Lela Mae Harvey Mes. Neuner Olicurs Eva Rikehissel Ruth Parkery Pesident Bites Pryline Never Treasu Irer Jesse Graham Frances Moon Aileen Saunders Winnie Ketelnim Tacsin Robinette Ning M. Dowdy Ser-geant Renn Allison Esther Blace Pioneer Margaret Leary Vivial Hathaway Tettin Mopper

Col and Mrs George to Entertain for Visitors

Mr and Mrs George plan a small cocktail party Tuesday and a dinner party Wednesday at Officers Plant Park Sam Huston in honor of Col wid Mrs Augusting Meta Lyre of Pact sa Oke. Mr and Mrs John FP Camp recently arrived in New York City and are guests at the Waldorf Astoria hotel.

Col George Plant Park Sam Huston Augusting Metalyre Pact Sa Oke John FP. Camp New York City Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

Mrs Frank Coughlin Hosts Morning Affair for Guest

Mrs Frank Coughlin hosted a formal morning coffee Saturday at her home honoring Jer fir B. Kelli O’Kearn of Cal. OS. Silver and blue decor featured chrysanthemums and leaves. Endy Wilson and Mrs Al Reed Kilgore helped serve about 40 guests. Reed Captain Mrs Plas Retd Saturday elected captain of state Medalium of the ladies auxiliary Motor Transport 1533 Veteran of Foreign Wars. Other officers chosen include Menderes Deila Suaty president Deila Pient treasurer Ceulge McFall reporter and H Fine telephonist chairman.

Frank Coughlin Jerfie Kelli O'Kearn Cal. OS Dara Endy Wilson Alreed Kilgore MHS Plas Ladies Auxiliary Menderes Deila Suaty Deila Pient Ceulge McFall H. Fine

Telephone Company Tax Payment in San Anabasile Details

The Southwestern Telephone company paid a total tax of 229.07 after assessments were adjusted by W. F. Copeland city deputy assessor. Payment covered school and city taxes plus a small improvement district levy based on an assessed valuation of 1,350,500.

Hello Telephone Company W. F. Copeland Copeland San Anabasile

Relief Needs Still Vague In Roosevelt Budget Outlook

Washington reports indicate uncertainty about next year's relief needs as President Roosevelt may delay major calls on relief programs until March to gauge the economy. WPA head Finny Topkins announced temporary roll increases by 950,000 while considering expanding aid beyond the promised $1,000,000,000, affecting the July 1 fiscal year start.

Washington Roosevelt Teller Finny Topkins WPA

Senate to take up CADP bill in early week

Senate leaders expect quick action on a farm bill differing from the House measure in two points. The plan would impose compulsory marketing controls for wheat and other staples paired with price support and soil conservation payments. Debate centers on resisting dairy expansion and affirming President Roosevelt’s relief program.

Washington House Roosevelt Darkley Senate Howe Sncretary Wallace Jones Democrat Texas Jim Hend Belleau Peogressive Wisconsin Hatlevy Agriculture Department Roone—ivelt Ray Reyes Wale Hose Sarmerzs Participaling Inn

OA Thieves Again Active in San Antonio

San Antonio thieves launched a fresh wave of petty crime across the city. Items stolen include electric clippers, a razor, and two pairs of scissors from a shop. two diamond rings left in a rest room. a wall of clothing from Panama Cleaners. a radio, a bucket, and a box of processes from cars. valuable papers from a mobile unit. a revolver from a store. plumbing fixtures and two vacant houses from Trinity Street properties.

San Antonio John O'Brien Sault Alamo -Street Dolores Mapus Panama Cleaners Gouth Youtin Gmie Thorpe Baranga Street Asher Lienum- Mobile Travis Navarro Hy 'T Broadway Trinity Street Guadalupe Lumber Company T. 1

Nine Guards Watch LO Mierry Go Round

Postoffice patrons cannot obtain stamps in private due to a elaborate guard system at the new post office building. Nine guards monitor entrances and work areas, with duties including a basement and public access checkpoints and a night watch.

Sines Tet Lerat Noebody Jon Gath Alamo Street Carriers Travis Street Bsement

Pan American Plans 100 Aircraft to Extend Transatlantic Fleet

New York December 11 Pan American Airways seeks bids from eight manufacturers to supply a fleet capable of carrying at least 20 percent more passengers from New York to European capitals. The move aims to expand service within three years, with 85,000‑pound flying boats under construction for transatlantic routes. Chairman Charles A Lindbergh will chair final conferences after returning from Europe.

New York Pan-American Airwaya Europe Uso Mnera Royale Vonary Slee Iétlers Sents Mie Manus Cal Charles A. Lindbergh Pan-American England Hunday

Fireman Dies In Self-Set Pyre Near San Antonio

Valentin thinly veiled suicide as he saturated his clothes with gasoline and gathered brush by the Edina River, 15 miles from San Antonio. A farmer interrupted the scene, authorities found his charred body amid the ashes of his fire. Justice West ruled death by own action.

Valentine Hanel Street Elly Edina San Antonio TL Re Black Black Tack Tellis Fother B. Racker Hacker Vernon Schneider Dan Warren Busher Braide Valentine's Laad Peane Ottis

Shots Fired Into Auto Union Hall Kansas City

Two shots were fired through a window of the United Automobile Workers union hall as members met to plan strategy for a strike at the Ford plant. Walter Williams, union recording secretary, said the shots were fired by speeding automobiles. The strike, effective Monday, was called yesterday. The union, led by headquarters in Detroit, approved the strike.

Auto Union Hall Kansas City United Automoptin Workers Umion Hall Ford Motordam Walter Willfails Wis Unioin Lordbbs Uniong Detroit

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