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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1938

Page

15

Seale Buchanan Wedding Performed During Holiday Visit

The marriage of Mayme Sue Buchanan and Wesley Seale occurred at 1 3 m Monday at 2230 West Mistletoe Avenue, performed by the bride’s father. Guests included Joye Key and multiple out-of-town attendees, with the couple planning to reside in Corpus Christi. The bride, a San Marcos graduate, wore horizon blue wool crepe. Seale is UT graduate and Rotary Club member. Christmas travels and New Year plans dominate San Antonio social life, with several couples headed to Monterrey, Mexico, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Havana via the Menger hotel. Open house is planned for New Year’s Eve at Miss Loughborough’s home.

Mayme Sue Buchanan Frank G. Buchanan Wesley Seale Corpus Christi West Mistletoe Avenue Fem Joye Key Eagle Pass Liesbestraum Ecy Cate Dorothy House Durell Miller Effie Browne Yoakum Harry Douthit Raymondville Chamberlin Geraldine Chamberlin San Marcos C. G. Beck Wiley Seale Elizabeth Ann Seale Luton Jewel Franklin Floresville Joyce Key Bob Key Murlet Buchanan Lenore Horner Uvalde W. T. T. College of Idyllic Literacy Society Presencla of Mr. Seale University of Texas Acacia Beta Alpha Pat Rotary Club Corpus Cheisti Spt RV. McGrath Fort Francis E. Warren Wyd Helen Sgt Wilbur Sage Randolph Field Otis Mason D. BR. McIntyre Shreveport San Antonio Bel Marr Ernest Wade Clarence Fenstermaker Wade Waile Miami Fla Havana Cuba Menger Hotel Santa Claus Joo San Antonians Iit George Dilworth George Mansifield Monterrey Mexico Christinas B. J. Altgelt Jr New York City Iff Dan Altgelt Henry Swift Gartton Parker Hallet Lewis Warrenford Cams Tim Loughborough Eugenia Moss Mary Frances Dittmar Lula Kole Hi New R’s Pve Bratisan Over

Holiday party season fuels gaiety in town

A flurry of breakfasts luncheons and teas marks the season as schoolgirls debutantes and brides are feted. Mrs Edwin M Jones and Miss Sallie Cheney hosted an egghog party, with Miss Adelaide Hill honored. Luncheons at Witcheon and the Bright Shaw feature white motifs and lavish floral centerpieces. Dozens of debutantes guests and mothers attend, with yellow and blue flowers brightening tables at the St Anthony hotel and San Antonio Country Club celebrations.

Edwin M. Jones Sallie Cheney Mary Baldwin College Jones Adelaide Hill John Flannery Jack Hale Witcheon John ‘Winter Margaret Bachtel Midiam Wiseman Joe Peacock Peyton Cooper Jimmie Dick Ansley E. Bergman David Wallace Campbell Fort Sill Bright Shaw Plaza Day Towns Dorothy Vanrigh Arthur Fehr Hergman Campbell Ann Boyle St. Anthony Hotel Harlie Crighton Emily Ann Bryant Ruth Stephens Senators Margaret Barclay Mary Beasley Louise Holmgreen Margaret Thornton Worbhy Steves K. Pardue Virginia Stephens Lydia Bryant

Ellen Steck Visits for Luncheon Amid Towns Wedding Plans

Miss Ellen Steck from Austin attends a luncheon honoring Miss Flora Towns hosted by Miss Josephine Houston. Steck, a maid of honor in Towns wedding, will return to San Antonio later this week. Miss Frances Carruth, also to be an attendant, will soon arrive from Houston to stay with Miss Towns.

Ellen Steck Austin Josephine Houston Flora Miss Steck Miss Towns Bara Douglas San Antonio Frances Carruth Hartman Towns Houston

Entertained Members at St Ann's Youth Club Christmas Party

The St Ann's Youth club board hosted a Christmas party at President Louis Gueringer's home with games and dancing, refreshments, and presents for members. The Beta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi to meet at Plaga hotel at 7 45 p m Wednesday. Ett Davison Pioneer club held a Christmas party at Mrs Emma Muenster's home with a program of songs led by Bernice Leap.

St. Ann's Ett Davison Pioneer Club Emma Muenster Bernice Leap Theo

Bright Shawl Style Show Draws Large Crowd

The Bright Shawl weekly style show luncheon drew a big crowd with reservations filled to capacity weeks in advance. Notable attendees and reservers included Mesdames Parkinson Fasrell Glover etc and Misses Ann Harley Kay Wyse Dally Marjow and Dols Lents.

Mesdames D. M. Parkinson Desmond Fasrell R. A. Glover Forrest Kroschel Roscoe Hauser Glover Kane Carl Geyer J. E. Bergman P.M. Freeman Fret Hornaday Merton Minster C. B. Martin Jr BF Core der Joe Pabst Porter Loring J. D. Flannery John Morris Abbey T. R Kyle RR. Bowen A.C. Mel Davitt Harry Leech Hull B. Street Fed Prior A. M. Delavan Misses Annn Harley Kay Wyse Dally Marjvow Dols Lents

Woman struck by hit run driver while walking to work

Lil Han Roberts twenty year old waitress at Bracks cafe 4126 South Flores street was in serious condition Wednesday at Robert B Green hospital after being hit as she stepped into the street witnesses said she suffered a fractured leg and possible skull fracture Officer Lannie Crow said the accident is being investigated. BABY CARRIAGE BURGLAR Philadelphia December 28 Police arrested a man accused of four burglaries using a can opener to pry windows and a baby carriage to haul loot hidden under blankets.

Lil- Han Roberts Bracks Café South Flores Street Robert, B. Green Hospital Lannie Crow Philadelphia

Alamo Cenotaph progress nears finish in two months

The Bexar Facts notes sculptor POM COPPINI expects to complete the west side of the $100,000 Alamo Cenotaph within about two months. The piece is described amid a busy holiday scene with locals and visitors including Lois Johnson from Houston and others in town for the Christmas season.

Alamo Pom‘peo Coppini Lois Johnson Houston Tom Portwood Bob Campbell Medical Studies Washington Dorothy House Texas ‘U Yoakum

Miss Mamie Clamp to Be Open House Hostess

Miss Mamie Storey Clamp daughter of Mrs Charles Clamp will host New Year's Day from 2 to 6 p.m. at her home 233 West Ween plane for the younger set. The Girls Cotillion club meets 2 p.m. Saturday at the Country Club to arrange the dance. Mrs Eva Keller holds open house before 10 p.m. Wednesday at her home.

Mamie Clamp Mamie Storey Clamp Charles Clamp West Cotillion Club Eva Keller

Self Reform 1 5 Advocated at Catholic Sociological Meet

The Rev Ralph A Gallagher of Loyals University urged inward change over sweeping upheaval. He preached justice, peace, and self reform as the path for Americans and Catholics, arguing reform must start within individuals. A Detroit university observer predicted eventual union of Russky and Germany amid shifting Russian nationalism.

Sperial Chicago America Ralph A. Gallagher Loyals University American Catholic Sociological Society Russia Father Gallagher Duvias Frederic Sledersburg University of Detroit Russky Germany Peter the Great

Bishop Thomas Lillis In Dangerous Condition At Home

Bishop Thomas Lillis who has led the Kansas City diocese since 1910 was reported in dangerous condition at his home in Kansas City on December 28. A separate classified notice hints at a future business opportunity about independence in financial matters.

Chuachman III Kansas City Thomas I. Lillis Tony

Fetal Sales Chart Indicates Modest November Gain

Dallas December report shows improved merchandising in department stores in principal cities and a less favorable agri cultural outlook. Daily average sales fell 4 percent year over year, but the adjusted index for department store sales rose to 105.4 percent of the 1923-25 average, recouping October losses and surpassing most months.

Dallas Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas ABC Reserve Bank

Free postal services blamed for deficit in 1938

Postmaster General Farley reported that free services caused a deficit of 43,814,556 dollars for the 1938 fiscal year. Without them, the department would have shown a 4,412,821 dollar profit. He cited free mail for Congress, government departments, the blind, and subsidization of non postal functions.

Washington Farley

New Year's Eve Frolic at Menger Hotel Ballroom

Lis Hopkins's Oreha hosts a New Year's Eve frolic in the Menger hotel ballroom with hats favors and a lively crowd. Dancing, music by L Russell on the trombone, adult admission 38 cents, ladies free. organization named Tourist Club.

Menger Lis Hopkins Oreh L. Russell

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