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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1952

Page

4

Mirror of Your Mind and Views on Rehabilitation

The column argues that belief in bad luck stems from childish fear and guilt, not objects themselves, and notes Dr. Leonard C. Rockover supports New York State Vocational Rehabilitation Act. It discusses how job training aids self confidence and employability for neuropsychiatrically disabled individuals, and how early parental rejection shapes mental resilience and ambition.

Leonard C. Rockover New York State Freud Consricht King Pea. Syn. Inc

Wrangling Snags Divorce Tales and Society Rumors

New York notes reveal John J Astor divorce delays due to unresolved settlement. Abroad chatter tracks rumored ambassador picks and social travels from London to Beverly Hills. Obscure socialites and heiresses figure in Christmas schedules and lavish gatherings across Manhattan and beyond.

Madina Arrivabene Italy Beverly Hills Barbara Hutton Henry R Luce Daniel Manning McKeon Alex North Ridgefield Conn Sheila Terry William A. Magee San Francisco Tay Garnett Paul Manheims Lehman Bros

Lovelorn Disabled Vets Problems and Dilemmas

Beatrice Fairfax addresses a letter from a young woman in love with a partially disabled veteran who fears becoming a liability. The adviser suggests discussing medical opinions, financial support, and timing with the doctor, then possibly delaying or pursuing marriage, and to avoid pressure while she stays supportive. A separate note covers Mrs. Frank Rodgers entertaining Miss Merian Meaker in El Paso.

Beatrice Fairfax Neen Sone Fea, Syn, Inc Rodgers

Festive Week Celebrations At Local Hotels

Miss Lucy White hosts a Christmas morn eggnog breakfast for Argyle hotel guests in the old kitchen. The Menger Hotel plans a Christmas apera from 5 to 8 p.m. on Christmas day in the Latin Quarter. St. Anthony invites guests to a 4 to 6 p.m. open house Thursday in the Tapestry room. Mrs Allan Ritch hosts a 3 p.m. tea Friday at her home with Mrs W Arthur Strain from Dallas. Mrs Rolly Steen to show movies from her European tour.

Lucy White Argyle Hotel Menger St. Anthony Allan Ritch W. Arthur Strain Dallas Rolly Steen

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Hosts

Wednesday evening at the Mauermanns and Crites home hosts Mr and Mrs August Herff Jr Philadelphia and Miss Joyce Wora. Debut for Mrs Martin Armold. Thursday noon eggnog party hosted by Col and Mrs N E McCluer.

Gus Mauermann Carl Crites Mauermanns August Herff Jr Philadelphia Joyce Wora Martin Armold N. E. McCluer

Children’s Shelter Party Planned for Christmas Eve

The Investment Women of San Antonio will host a Christmas Eve party for 40 children at the Children's Shelter. Mrs. Jack Middleton Miss Peggy Rose and Miss Frances Curts will lead carols tell the story and Santa will give each child a toy a tree and a stocking. All members will help.

Children's Shelter San Antonio Jack Middleton Peggy Rose Frances Curts Santa Weth

Adams Plan Cocktail Party

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Adams host a small cocktail party at their home at 6 p.m. Friday inviting friends and neighbors to mingle in a casual evening event.

Adams Paul Adams

Rites Join Two Prominent Pairs

Wedding notices for two prominent couples in Texas. One couple wed at St Mark’s Episcopal church with detailed gown descriptions and a Mexico City wedding trip planned. The other couple, Olivia Fiato and William Plummer Jr, married at St Anthony hotel with reception. couple to reside in Austin. Also notes on Tindalls visiting for holidays and West Way club election of officers.

Olivia June Fiato Oliver Stambaugh William Alexander Plummer Jr William A. Plummer Bandera St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Everett, Jones Harold Gosnell Gertip Phyllis Maxwell Ann Cassell H. R. Stewart Fred Reynolds Ray Marvin Hay David Thomas Terrell Texas St. Anthony Salle Schuchard Curry Wilson Kathy Newnam Richard Westrope W. R. Hood Alice Ford William C. Church Willian C. Church Jr Elmer Coates Nora Reynolds George Altekruse Jacke Hebdon Joedy Newnam W. B. Wilson Joe Morris Austin

Sleigh Ride Promises White Christmas for Saunders Family

Mary Ellen Saunders will spend Christmas at the Edward Downings’ country home near Erie Pennsylvania with plans for a sleigh ride and a New Year’s Eve visit to St Mary’s Church in the nearby mountain town that inspired the Bells of St Mary’s song. Mas and Mrs Love lace and children Tommy and Nancy will celebrate Christmas with her parents in Oklahoma before joining relatives at Camp Carson. Mrs W S Halcomb’s coral, pearl and gold jewelry set drew attention at Col and Mrs Winfred Green’s party. The Phi Mu Alumnae will host a Christmas coffee at 10 30 a m Saturday at Mrs George W Hagg’s home with alumnae president Mrs David Thrift presiding and honored actives and pledges listed.

I. Clifton Skinners Oliver S. More Jr New York City Oliver S. More Brad Oxford Rochester Minn Chester Kilpatrick Mrs. Oxford D. J. Bord Detroit John Kriet Fletcher Clark Jr Kriet Bond Ey Meriam McGar Harold Saunders Mary Ellen Ed’ Ward Downings Erie Church ix St. Mary's Mountains Mas B. F. Lovelace Tommy Nancy T. T. Beynon Oklahoma City Camp Carson Cole Camp Pickett W. S. Halcomb Col Winfredil Green Phi Mu Gal McDonough Martha Perkins Anna Long Russell Barbara Schubert Georgia Short Carol Leey Vaughn

Debutante Feted at Oak Hills Country Club

Debutante Miss Joan Bihn was honored at a Tuesday luncheon at Oak Hills Country Club hosted by Miss Elleng Ann Korth. The table featured red and silver decor with crystal centerpieces, red roses, and a festive Christmas theme. Attending guests included Mrs. Eugene Bihn, Miss Beverly Bihn, Mrs. Keith Brown, and several members of the Korth family. B n ai B r ith women hosted Brooke Army Hospital patients with a program by Bernice Parks and Jack Finn orchestra. refreshments were managed by Mrs. Maurice Harwood and Lea Lubel among others. A Chanukah party was also held for Lackland AFB personnel by Bnai Brith and the Jewish Welfare Board.

Joan Bihn Oak Hills Country Club Elleng Ann Korth Miss Bihn Eugene Bihn Beverly Bihn Keith Brown R. M. Korth Lou Eda Korth Mary Pat Zachry Phyllis Vagtborg Betsy Bonnet B'nai B'rith Brooke Army Hospital Bernice Parks Jack Finn Maurice Harwood Lea Lubel Anita O'’Krent Alice Jean Fisher Doris Mindes Bnai Brith Jewish Welfare Board Lackland Afb

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