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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1962
Page
54
A quirky fashion piece extols warmth through natural insulation fibers akin to skin, praising wool tweed suits and collarless jackets. It highlights young modern coats, decorative buttons, and bold accessories from various brands while offering playful home and beauty tips and novelty items from local shops.
A luncheon event is planned at noon Thursday hosted by Mrs Folgay Quinn in the Hanger. The gathering, described as a sociak hog, will feature Luncheon daponiea Garden Chil offerings and attendees from the Lic Louisiine community.
A columnist notes the frazzled pace of life for Hollywood figures, contrasting it with earlier eras. Celebrities juggle premieres and studio runs, with long days, scarce meals, and pressures to maintain appearances. Even top names struggle to find time or strength for dinner as workdays lengthen.
Misses Clifton McNeel Mary Tucker Elizabeth Dillmar and Patsy Stamop were honored at a Tuesday afternoon sealed tea hosted by Mrs George Parker and her daughters at the Parker home. About 50 guests attended and debuts wore Christmas corsages as the group mingled amid Venetian glass miniatures and gold candelabra.
Honorees and guests attended a Bright Shawl style show on Wednesday featuring holiday fashions. Mrs K O Scott and Mrs NH Becker were among visitors arriving with Mr Becker to stay as holiday guests of Mr and Mrs C G House. Others hosted luncheons and social gatherings included Mrs Dale Henry and Mrs FA Washlani with a visiting daughter, plus several local ladies.
The annual Christmas party of the San Antonio Wellesley Club will be held Friday morning at Mrs. John M. Parker's home. Invitations go to students, prospective students, mothers, club members, and school counselors. Misses Karen Hodges and Carol Rosenawely will speak on life at Wellesley. Club officers include Mrs. Waller Siegmund and a slate of members.
Felicia Cogan reports Mary Weyman, head of the Happiness Department at the San Antonio Tuberculosis Hospital, organizing Christmas parties for patients. Local groups sponsor events with toys, clothes, and treats for about 90 children and their families, while hospital programs and recreational therapy support patient well being.
Mrs Susan Gractemacher Milwaukee Wisconsin became the bride of Ered W Bradley Jr at Fort Sam Houston on November 27. Chanlala Joseph O'Brien of lcated. Wore for the wedding were Mr and Mrs Lewis Gractemacher, Andrea as bridesmaid. Ralph Culbertson was best man. A reception followed at the groom’s parents home. Newlyweds reside in San Diego where the bridegroom is stationed with the US Navy.
The Archdiocese Council of Calhulu outlines a Christmas dance and a series of events for Young Adults in the San Antonio area. A Christmas party at Cos Clubs is planned, with a winter parade honoring Bishop Steven AL Leven at Our Tsatyal Grave Church and a New Year Eve dance breakfast at the Alin Club.
Local ad notes Wrost Bros operating daily hours for holiday shopping. The entry emphasizes extended hours until 8 30 PM. No further details provided.
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