Miss Cora Susan Smith Engaged Flatt Baker Vows
Miss Cora Susan Smith and Samuel Pratt Simpson IV announce an engagement following the marriage of Richard Frederick Flatt to Robyn Cardwell Baker in Dallas. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baker of San Antonio, with Mrs. R. F. Flatt of Waco as the bridegroom’s mother. The couple will reside in Dallas and a San Antonio wedding is planned for next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Frederick Flatt
Robyn Cardwell Baker
Mexico
Dallas
Paul Baker
San Antonio
R. F. Flatt
Waco
Cora Susan Smith
Samuel Pruit Simpson IV
Thomas Noah Smith Jr
Samuel Pratt Simp
Tate Mr. Simpson
Rosita
Coahuila
Leticia Club Ball at Municipal Auditorium Tonight
The Leticia Social Club hosts its 23rd annual Christmas ball at Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday. The event honors queen Miss Yolanda Benavides and first princess Miss Judy Ann Saenz. Princesses include Beatrice Diaz Sylvua Kerkhof Olga Kypuras Dolores Lopes Ida Perales Georgina Victoria, with Laura Lopez as master of ceremonies and St Mary’s University sabre team forming the junior guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leticia Social Club
Municipal Authorium
Yolanda Benavides
Judy Ann Saenz
Beatrice Diaz
Sylvua Kerkhof
Lambda Epsilon Fraternity
San Antonio College
Olga Kypuras
Dolores, Lopes
la Granadina Club
Our Lady of the Lake College
Ida Perales
Georgina Victoria
Los Paisanos
Laura Lopez
St. Mary's University
College Group Entertains at Thaggard Home
A Sunday open house hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Thaggard featured six TCU classmates including Sally Thaggard and guests from the college circle. About 175 attended, with a bayberry green table setting, holly, gold balls, and festive Christmas decor across the dining room, den, living room, and a tree adorned with fresh red apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Thaggard
TCU
Sally
Russi Munper
Linda Worsham
Mary Marshall
Carol Knight
Molly Keator
Christmas in Tucson and tropical joys shared abroad
Melba Jo Rose writes from Fl Fora California about spending a second Christmas away from home in Tucson British Honduras with the Peaceland Margaret. She notes a gentle, noncommercial holiday, caroling nightly, and family greetings from former San Antonian Mrs. John M. Morgan and the Greeley family now in Ankara, Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba Jo Rose
Fl Fora
Calif
Ini
Tucson
British Honduras
Peaceland
Margaret
Gradi Corps
University of Arizona
Toms
L. R. Rose
San Antonian
John M. Morgan
Slaw
Col
Brendan McKay Greeley
Greeley
James A. Howden
Anita Greeley
Mas. Howden
Jimmy
John Morgan
Robert
Jeffrey
Ankara
Turkey
B. McKay
Catholic Vows Pending for Wilma Jean Tapa and Richard Schaefer
Miss Wilma Jean Tapa of Hallettsville to wed Richard RK Schaefer son of Reuben Schaefer and Mya Henry Schaefer of ties city in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hallettsville on January 4. Bride elect is a member of Phi Delta Sigma Fein Sigma Pai.
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Wilma Jean Tapa
Joe Tapa
Hallettsville
Richard RK. Schaefer
Reuben Schaefer
Mya
Henry Schaefer
Icity
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Bridgeleer
Phi Delta Sigma
Fein
Sigma Pai
Mission Rdt Group Elects New Officers
The Mission Road Foundation School Woman's Auxiliary elected new officers. Mesdames Alta Butler, president. J Sloop, Sam Martin, and C H Lohser, vice presidents. Toby McIver, treasurer. William T. Jackson, secretary.
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Woman's Auxiliary
The
Mission Road Foundation School
Alta Butler
J Sloop
Sam Martin
C. H. Lohser
Toby McIver
William T. Jackson
Hints From Heloise Plastic Wires Handy
Dear Heloise offers life tips on organizing buttons with plastic veggie wire, removing stains with bleach ammonia, ironing on a sheet, wax paper for cheese, removing sticky labels with solvents, erasing glove grime, and neat tricks for fabric care.
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Heloise
Pat
Betty Bell
Perfect Girl Needs Aid From Dear Helen
A worried grandmother seeks guidance about her granddaughter whose compulsive neatness and fear of dirt disrupts daily life. The letter suggests involving the father and family doctor, urging open discussion to address the child’s growing nervousness and possible underlying anxiety.
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Helen Bottel
Helen
Perhiq
Mne
Thim
Dear Helen From The San Antonio Light Advice Column
A reader asks about listener behavior in friendships and marriages focusing on two types of non listeners, the value of being heard, and guidance for women to pursue careers. Advice notes shy people have much to contribute, urges practical communication, and stresses independence beyond marriage.
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Peeuliarly
Helen GU
Poe
Clale Vila da Tally
They will wed at Randolph AFB Chapel No 1
Miss Sherry Dean Bryant will marry William Rodney Nelson on January 25 at Randolph AFB Chapel No 1. Parents Mr and Mrs Mitchel D Bryant Universal City and Mr and Mrs Williams Nelson Texarkana Texarkana area attend. Bryant is a senior sociology major at Southwest Texas State College and was a cheerleader at Schertz Cibolo High School. Nelson attended Texas High School Texarkana Junior College and Southwestern Texas State College.
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Sherry Dean Bryant
William Rodney Nelson
Randolph Afb
Mitchel D. Bryant
Universal City
Williams
Nelson
Texarkana
Tex
February Rite Scheduled for Johnston Retzlaff Nuptials
Miss Sarah Eien Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Carver Johnston and Gerald Fredrick Retzlaff son of Mr and Mrs Walter Retzlaff are to wed February 8 at St John s Catholic Church. The bride is Providence High School alumna and the groom is Central Catholic High School graduate and St Mary s University attendee with Coast Guard Reserve service and San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Eien Johnston
Carver Johnston
Gerald Fredrick Retzlaff
Walter Retaloff
St. John's Catholic Church
Providence High School
Central Catholic High School
St. Mary's University
Tan Delta Sigma
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve
San Antonio
Lighting Prizes Awarded by Windcrest Woman's Club
Windcrest Woman's Club awarded prizes for the best Christmas outdoor lighting. The 10 top homes listed include Fred List, Ralph Hochon, A L Kmutson, L Martin, L W Kratechvil, Al Willats, W J Thurmond, Jacob Wernl, Raymond N Parsons, and Max Niedorf. Local judges named Art Shippey, Kay Meyer, Bob Winn, and Rent Moore. Club president Mrs Kratochyit announced results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windcrest Woman's Club
Messrs
Debutante Brunch Honours 100 Attendees at Argyll
A Monday brunch hosted by Mesdames Ike T Pryor and Pryor Mangony in Argyll honored about 100 debutantes including Miss Toa Browning and Miss Moly Denma. Guests included Mrs Sydney Cassell and Miss Nancy Til among others at the Pryor home with escorts and season’s debutantes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike T. Pryor
Pryor Mangony
Argyle
Toa Browning
Moly
Denma
Dia
Mary Tucker
Sesey
Patrick Seavey
Dinner for Bride Elect Staged for Judith Windrow
A sleigh centerpiece and doll bridegroom themed the Miss Judith Windrow bridal dinner hosted Monday by Mrs. Stanley Glasscock and Misses Betsy Clark and Gena Dorsey at Mrs. W. J. Lyon home. Fourteen guests attended. Earlier, Mrs. Rhea Nixon held a rice bag party in the Argyle for Windrow with thirty eight guests. Christmas decorations highlighted both gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Windrow
Stanley Glasscock
Betsey Clark
Gena Dorsey
W. J. Lyon
Glasscock
Rhea Nixon
Argyle
Miss Windrow
Tejas Service Club installs officers at annual luncheon
Tejas Service Club installed officers at its annual Christmas luncheon Friday. New officers include Frieda Flynn as president Kale Welch Rosalie Colley as vice presidents Blanche Klah and Cinthe Tanner as recording secretary Mary Benson as treasurer M Lee Maloney as parliamentarian and Fenton W Bell as past president.
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Tejas Service Club
Messdames Frieda Flynn
Kale Welch
Rosalie Colley
Blanche Klah
Ramirez Flor Wedding in San Juan De Los Lagos Church
A reception followed the wedding on Saturday in San Juan De Los Lagos Church. Miss Esperanza Ramirez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Felipe Ramirez, wed Gilberto Flor, son of Mrs. Margarita De Los Santos, with Rev. Edward Fitzgerald officiating. The bride wore Chantilly lace with sabrina neckline and a chapel train.
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Salon Union Fraternal Saling Americano
San Juan de Los Lagos Church
Esperanza Ramirez
Felipe Ramirez
Gilberto Florson
Margarita de Los Santos
Edward Fitzgerald
Chet
Rosa M. Ramirez
Manuel Leos
Diana San-honor
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P. Simpson IV
Leticia Club
Len
Cross
Mission
Virginia Nostrand Home Feonuntia
Iran
Melvise
Hans
Ars Tibeae
Ing
India
Stull
Leach
Ito Marian Martin
San An
Dryeoodstonio Ligh
West 18Th St
New York
N.Y
Smithsonian Institute
San Antoonio
Needlecraft Dept
Old Chelsea Stallion
PTA
Jill
Jilk
Adilirss
King
Base Chapel
Mr. Nelson
Miss Bryant
Sherry D
Bryant Plany Rardolph
Sarah E. Johnston
Ernist V. King
Minuet
Menger Hotel
Searcy
Gilberto Flores
Vaal
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