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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1937

Page

2

Mrs Geo Friedrich Hosts Luncheon Honoring Anne Wright

Mrs George Friedrich hosted a holiday luncheon at the St Anthony hotel in honor of Miss Anne Wright. The table featured a nature fountain with water spraying a statue of a maiden, pastel sweetpeas, Dresden bowls with garlands, and a jet centerpiece. Guests included Mrs Gimne Wright Jr, Rex Corby, Mrs Hovsed Pardue, and many others at the honor and guest tables.

George Friedrich St. Anthony Hotel Anne Wright Gimne Wright Jr Rex Corby Hovsed Pardue Isos Saran Lillian Dugeer Annie ‘Tetre Margaret Terrell Varavelyn White Marina Wiggins Gerry Fraser Mary Louise Tips Sara Douglas Barbara Davis Eleanor Cleminns Mary Marcella Beckwann Marty Keator Helen Ruth Edwards Emily Ann Tora Bayous

Pan-Hellenic members feted at Bright Shawl tea room affair

The Pan-Hellenic association entertained college members with a winning coffee at the Bright Shawl tea room Tuesday. Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Omicron Pi hosted with a program of vocal selections by Adele Carson. A large reflector and Christmas creche decor highlighted the scene with bronze and silver trimmed festoons and golden bells.

The Pan-Hellenic Association Thesday Gamme Phi Beta Alpna Omicron Pi Geées Missey Adele Carson Fairy Barths

Open House Hosted by Mrs Vincent Skloss and Family

Mrs Vincent Skloss and family hosted an open house at their home 205 Ridgemont from 6 to 7 pm on Wednesday. The living room featured a Christmas tree while other rooms were decked with autumn decor and holly. About 75 guests attended as refreshments were served. Mrs Price Cross of Dallas arrived to visit her sister Mrs William Cassin and attend Dick Cassin’s wedding on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Albert Steves hosted a gathering with relatives including their son Edward, returning from a family visit. New Year era dinner dance planned at the Kelly Officers Club Friday evening.

Vincent Skross Price Cross Dallas William Cassin Dick Cassin Albert Steves Ridgemont Tobe New York International News Service Nec Secnet Harrison Williams Key Francis

Helms and Rogers announce engagement

Gene Baz and Bertram Rogers Jr. are engaged as announced by Gene Hazel Helms and B C Rogers Jr. The wedding date is set for Saturday January 18 at the home of the bride.

Gene Hazel Helms B.C. Rogers Jr Edgar Milas Helis Gene Baz Bertram ‘Charles Rogers Jr Rly Brice

Thief Visits Insurance Firm Escapes With Cash and Stamps

A thief broke into the Acacia Muland Life Insurance company in the Milam Building during the holidays. The intruder escaped with $85 in cash and $5 in stamps from a case. Another vault was also broken open.

Acacia Muland Life Insurance Company Milam Tfe

Ben Cathey Gathey Dies in Accidental Wounding

Funeral services were held yesterday at the Brown chapel south of Coleman for Ben Aston Cathey, 16, who died from accidental gun wounds while hunting near his home. He had planned to celebrate Christmas with his family and was with a younger playmate when the incident occurred.

Coleman Brown Radi Clurch Fenpite Ben Aston Gathey Young Cathey Robert Sidcall Brown Ranch One Feather Nocicee Judson G. Fry San Antonian Elks Hagg and McCollum City Cemetery No Fry St. Louis General Southwestern Baltimore and Ohio Railroad J. G. Fry

Oil output of 37 tops other years

New York December 28 The year 1937 produced a record 21.8 billion gallons of gasoline for trucks automobiles and power plants, according to estimates by the American Petroleum Institute. Output rose from 20.22 billion in 1936 to surpass prior years, after which 1932 and 1920 figures were lower at around 16 billion.

New York American Petrolrum Institute Gata

General Motors to Cut U S Plant Jobs in Recession

William S. Knudsen, president of General Motors, announced a temporary layoff of about 30,000 workers nationwide with Michigan cuts totaling around 20,000. He said the recession forced a readjustment and plants would run on a 24 hour a week schedule for retained staff.

Wiliam Knudsen General Motors Corporation General Motors United States Michigan General Nator

Chain Boycotts Japanese Goods In New York

The Woolworth chain plans no further purchases of Japanese goods, saying it has 4 shipments of such stock on hand bought before the war. T. Z. Mullin, assistant to the president, noted no recent purchases in Japan and framed the move as a reaction to the Far East conflict.

New York Woolworth T. Z. Mullin Japan Mullin

1938 beauty rules for chic women in New York

New York fashion authority Louise Paine Hentamin offers ten commandments for 1938 style and poise. Women should maintain neatness, plan wardrobes, wear appropriate colors, and balance desires with budget. The piece frames elegance as disciplined self-improvement, urging prudence, courtesy, and consistent grooming.

Entire Family Is Being Deported From San Antonio

An entire Mexican family of five residents of San Antonio three years was en route to the border under supervision of the immigration service. The Garza family includes Angela Garza a 33 year old mother her children Colind Dolores and Juan and a nephew Henry Gomez. They had supported the family with odd jobs and faced deportation before New Year.

San Antonio Immigration Service Angela Garza Colin Dolores jJuan Henry Gomez Juan Garza Laredo

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Geo. Friedrich Mita Vincent Skloss Eet Mro Garland Tasater Falfurvias Edward Kelly Pirtt Officers’ Club Felday Ryenirg Connie Constante Bennett Peter Tino Costa Slayly Nawnyabntes Iasca Frank Bros Frank Bros. Ports Sa Dss TSSH Women's Saass Frank Bros. Orts SH Maxima Mintaten Cos Louise Paine Hentamin Anthar Ben Der Insi Sable Sean Gloria Bristol Sim
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