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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1937

Page

3

Debutante Gerry Fraser Honored With Charity Dance

Mrs Jesse J. Newton and Mr and Mrs. Jesse J. Newton host a debutante event for Gerry Fraser with a Friday evening dance at the St. Authory building after a Thursday gathering at the Notel. Guests include Mrs Malen, Mrs Spencer, A Wagner, O Kathler, Stella Stayed, and many others. decorations feature woodland themes.

Jesse J. Newton Dmiss Gerry Fraser Hewtrin Miss Pruser Mesdames Mallen Spencer Adolph Wagner A. J. Oulton Dallas Otto Kathler Stella Stayed Walker Scott Scheeinger Werner Beckmann Samuel G. Newton J. H. Calvert Ward Ford Joe Mitchell Lawrence Hurst Donnie Peaser

Town Newsbriefs Highlight Quiet Family Events and Local Reunions

Readable fragments describe a family's Christmas reunion at Mrs Pani Testy’s home with relatives from Laredo and Bogle Fass. The piece also mentions a shy child and other local social notes including a two year old in an elevator incident and a lighthearted anecdote about a town event.

Pani Testy B. R. Leary Laredo W. H. Lille Yan Bogle Fass Ry W Leary

Open House Held By Dro and Mrs Kraschel

Dro and Mrs Kraschel hosted an open house at their East Ashby Place home on Thursday evening. About 100 guests attended as silver bowls, red carnations, tapers, and holiday decor adorned the rooms. Guests included Mrs Jol Kremer and relatives from Beaumont and Corpus Christi. assistance came from Mrs J W Winter and others.

Dro AF Hranshoteld Fram & Yo East Ashby Place Pater Aellins Joan Lable J. WL Winter Vanteary Aveher Ted Thomas Macein Hirselt Cloyd Morrison Eunbun Mes Jol Asnne Fort Ban Holston Sam Houster Stacy Gooch Jono F. Williams George Quyl

Debutantes Complimented At Luncheon

Mig Hallie Crighten hosted a luncheon honoring debutantes Sara Douglas and Gerry Fraser at the St Anthony hotel Friday. The gathering featured pastel decor, table settings, and attendees Miss Barbara Davis, Eleanor Clemons, Mary Marcella Beckmann, Mary Keator, and others. Miss Crighten recently returned from the University of Texas to spend holidays with her parents at their Davenport apartment.

Mig Hallie Crighten Sara Douglas Gerry Fraser Ruterlo Tored Egloumates Barbara Davis Eleanor Clemons Mary Marcella Beckmann Mary Wnd Telen Keator Mary Lov~ Fee TH Arie Weight Meth Wig- Kirk Realy Vern Searcy iMangret Terrell Ann Terrell Borah Wiley Dupgeey Tora Day Gright

Trade pact tensions with Britain threaten U S repayment terms

The United States weighs Britain's bid for a reciprocal trade pact as Washington denounces delays, argues Britain owes large debts, and contemplates new incentives to secure a lasting agreement. The piece portrays diplomacy as fraught with reluctance and strategic pressure amid looming war considerations.

State Departiarnis Sintes Bs Great Hellmn Neville Glemperkin Commans United States Great Hiltain

Attempt to Exchange Goods Traps Man in Michigan

In TANBING Michigan on December 24 a man was trapped when attempting to exchange certain goods. Kyrby Anderson allegedly told a clerk she had sold items to her sister. The clerk reported the incident and said Anderson was charged with theft.

Man Tanbing Mich Dee Kyrby Anderson Sugerds

Prowder Gefs Cache A Prowler Escapes With Cash

A prowler entered through a secret entrance at the R. Foster station on Nogalitos Street and fled with 440 in cash. Police were informed Friday and are investigating the incident.

Foster Nogalitos

Margaret Walker Hosts Debut Dinner Party

Miss Margaret Walker entertained with an informal dinner at 7 o clock Thursday prior to a dancing party for the debutante daughter Misa Garry Finses. Guests numbered 45, the home richly decorated with Dresden baskets, Delphim flowers, and Dresden candelabra.

Margaret Walker Genesse T. Newton's Misa Garry Finses Walker Stella Steves Walker Dresden

Social Calendar for SA highlights weekend parties

Social calendar for San Antonio lists Priday evening events at St Anthony hotel for Miss Anne Wright and Miss Florence Dulaney, plus open houses honoring Kentor and Wreleich. Saturday tea dances at St Anthony for Miss Schreiner and guests. multiple open houses at private homes, including 319 Park TM drive and Geneseo road, with numerous honorees and host families.

Gilbers Wright St. Anthony Anne Wright Florence Dulaney Gilbers Mary Helen Kentor Ante Wreleich Sid A. N. Champion Cauntry Club Josephine Schreiner Missen Sarah Dugeer Evelyn White May- Baye Terrel Martha Wiggins Musiay A. Winn Park TM Drive A. R. Thomas and Son William Thomas Mise Elledbeth Cassin Hey Fianee Teslia Dick Adlai Harman Harman Ray Biske Latngotte John Dutiless Dalas Atmos Graves Srys Geneseo Road Margaret Imogene West Agatha Avenue Margaret Bosshard Eleanor Jennings Roy Hirens McCullen Ph Ageane Mary A. Larkin Joseph Andrew Settla Washington, D. C

Menger Family Celebrates New Daughter Gene Brackenridge

Mr and Mrs Hobert E Menger announce the arrival of their daughter Gene Brackenridge born Wednesday December 22 at Mineral Wells. Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs J W Crutche of Mineral Wells and Wey, with paternal relatives Col Ona Mrs 4 J Petter. Formerly Miss Daknawene Crutpliner.

Hobert E. Menger Gene Brackenridge Menger J. W. Crutcheep Mineral Wells Wey Col Ona 4. J. Petter Mra. Monger Daknawene Crutpliner

Nite Spot Plans Weeklong Jamboree With Acts

The Nite Spot on Heston Street announces a weeklong Jamboree nightly events. Performers include Zorn, Carroll and Vane, Ria Vann, Tita Killer and Aven Whiker. Doors open after 3 PM with floor shows nightly at 1139 1720 and Fa or.

Heston S Treet Bridie Zorn

San Antonio Girls Attend Two Affairs in Houston

Missey Flora Day and Lilian Dugger spent Wednesday in Houston attending Miss Litellie Mencinia's leadership event in the afternoon and Mrs. Mery Williams debut party that evening Flora Day was guest of Buss Frances Detreth and Sarah Tile Jian visited Miss Rowena Elmp.

Flora Gora Lilian Dugger Houston Litellie Mencinia Mery Williams Flora Day Buss Frances Detreth Sarah Tile Jian Rowena Elmpnot

Odd Greetings and Social Announcements From Town News

The notice lists Miss Lanette Heilbran to be complimented by several ladies and mentions a bride clock event next Tuesday at the Aurora hotel. It also notes December 30 as the new date for a prior luncheon and an open house by Adele Presentys and Dorothy Adele at 2115 West Silverberry Avenue. Joe Whitlam GC. Steubing Jr. returns from the University of Virginia for holidays with his parents.

Ata Uny Louise Lanette Heilbron Ie Aurora G0tahving Beilbran Laon D. Gusscook Thulfet Supner Adele Schnerer Misa Dorothy Adele Presentys Weet Sulverry Joe Whitlam GC. Steubing Jr T ‘Tilladay University of Virginia Will

Bradley and Parises Host Yuletide Party at Fulton Home

Mr and Mrs J Bradley host a Christmas gathering at 14138 Fulton Avenue with Const and Mrs F W Parks in attendance. Ruth Yelton Wiladetta ayer nag Wallace Turben and Ruth Colt school friends share a luncheon at the St Anthony motel. A yule log of cedar Holly and red berries decorates the table.

Bradley Vill Fulton Avenue Aritist F. W. Parks Galveston Ruth Yelton Misa Wiladetta Ayer Wallace Turbe Woon Brown Ruth Colt School St. Anthony Motel

Christmas visitors plan holidays with Pealers and Solchers

Mrs Solcher and relatives welcome newborn son Charles born Monday December 2. Col and Mrs AL J Pealer host guests Col George Peeler and family from Taylor Monterrey Mojo and Mineral Werks join in holiday plans at 620 Ter Reau Point. Albert Joseph and Kennedy siblings greet the family with celebrations after the birth.

Luther League Members To Sing Yule Carols

Luther League members will depart from the hamlets of NC and MI for a Christmas carol tour at 4 30 p m visiting homes and organizations. Afterward they return to the Mellenbruch home as the Young People's League of Congregation Agudas Achim hosts a cabaret dance at the Hebrew Institute community center with reservations via Mrs Sem Nevelow or Mrs T Sithet.

Luther League Jobs Bentor Luther League Hams Miya Lyle Mellenbruch Mellenbruch Preeple League of Congregation Agudas Achim Sem Nevelow T. Sithet Adeline Newding Mya J. Klein

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