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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1939

Page

20

Debs Party Debuts Debutantes in Blue and Silver

Mrs. Harrison hosted a dancing party introducing debutante Hester Harrison with guest Miss Judy Jones of Abilene. The Country Club venue featured blue and silver decor and midnight breakfast in the grill as roses carnations and gladioli adorned the setting.

Harry Harrison Mick Dabutents Hester Judy Jones Abilene Harrison Misa Judy Jones Hester Harrison Mr. Harrison

Gone With the Wind opening decor at Fiesta event

A vivid, disjointed account from a 1940s social scene describing a Christmas week gathering on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. The piece notes costumes, shop windows, and a crowd thronged for Gone With the Wind memorabilia, plus portraits of guests, decor, and a luncheon with waffles and sausages.

Maria Calhoun Tip van Brun Atlanta Gah Deep South Peachtree Street

Fifty Dollar Catalog Taken From Parked Car

A damaged note reports a $50 catalog stolen from a car parked near the 60 block of West Jubhark Street. The incident was reported to police by Frank Campbell of 1725 East Houston Gg Welker Route 10. The mising item appears linked to prowlers targeting a new house on Sinton Street.

Thott Jubhark Street Frank Campbell East Houston Welker Sinton Street

Pattons Honor Helen Tibbets at Buffets Supper

Mr and Mrs R W Patton hosted a Thursday evening buffet at their home honoring Miss Helen Tibbets and her fiancé William G Ford. The dining room featured an all white motif with gladioli and ranunculus centerpiece. Guests included members of the wedding party and out of town guests assisted by Mary Jo Wicks Katherine Joose Louien Goodwin and Mek M A Childeps.

Martha Elisabeth Peay Alton M. Peay Wiliam Jennings Reddell W. ©. Reddell Tulsa Texas Alamo Hojehts Wao Wis Mia Austin L. Peay Hewitt Mrs. Peay Austin Peay Mrs. Reddell Waco R. W. Patton Helen Tibbets William G. Ford Mary Jo Wicks Katherine Jochse Louien Goodwin Mek M. A. Childeps

Open House Honors Miss Wilson and Aaron Holland

Miss Josephine Wilson and Aaron Holland will wed Thursday evening in a ceremony held at the Matthews home. An earlier reception at the Jeffers residence featured white stock and galendulas arranged in a pottery bow. About 25 guests attended with several friends present.

Wilson France William Jeffers Jack Matthews Josephine Wilson Aaron Holland Harrison Matthews

Blue Bonnet Honors Past National Officers

Blue Bonnet members pay grave honors to past national officers at a meeting with Mrs. Josephina Tribble presiding. Mrs. Mary Taylor received full honors. a banquet is planned for January 33 in Woodhall to mark the fifteenth anniversary. Local ladies chaired by Kate Persson and others presented gifts to the first officers and a dance is announced for January 4 at Balden Avenue to honor XI Tau Phi Lambda sorority members and friends. Social events feature Mrs. Withel Pilling and Mrs. Anglia Barberio hosting a Christmas party, with installation of officers set for January 9 in Wooden Hall led by Miss Bessie Delan. twelve baskets aid the needy. Jack Brosseau and wife depart for a three week California trip including Rose Bowl activities and visits to Sun Valley, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Blue Bonnet Grave Woodtien W. OL Wy Tall Josephina Tribble Mary Taylor W. Hall Kate Perpusson Sy Charrman Emily Routt Barbara Rees Geni Roosevelt Elizabeth Reming Taunie Renkendaker Katherine Caplily Boumet Grove Bessie Delan Christies van Ness W. O Jack Brosseaus California Jack Brosseau Rose Bowl Galle Pasadena Sun Valley Los Angeles San Piancleca

Newlyweds Dinner Hosts At Aileen Ortison Home

Mrs Aileen Ortison plans a dinner party at her home Thursday evening hosting about 12 couples including Mr and Mrs Thurman Lee Ward whose nuptials were Saturday. Mrs EE Wallace has returned to San Angela after Christmas with her daughters.

Aileen Ortison Aifeen Ortison Nd Mu Thurman Lee Ward Wallace San Angela Mas J. O Bou¢lannx Jace

Lunch Planned to Honor Guest From Michigan

A Michigan guest Sava ay Curls and Madeleine Geel will entertain Saturday at the BL Anthony circle complimenting Misa de Jones of Givi Rapids Michigan the guest of Miss Llanele Whitner. Dr and Mos R L Shaw and con Jones F. have returned from Shreseport Louisiana where they spent the holidays with relatives.

L.A Michigan Sava Ay Curls Madeleine Geel Stutcheat Anthony Misa de Jones Givi Rapids Mich Llanele Whitner Mos R. L. Shaw Con Jones F Shreseport

Social Calendar highlights Los Angeles society events

Thursday evening features multiple weddings and receptions across churches and clubs. Miss Josephine Wilson and Agron Holland wed at Christ Episcopal Church with a reception at the bride’s home. Miss Helen Tibbets and William Ford wed at Madison Square Presbyterian with a reception at the bride’s home. Cochran debutante Edith introduced at a country club event with a pre party open house for Misses Cochran and friends. Additional marriages include Miss Bara Jean Cosner to Woodrow Waller at Christ Episcopal Church. Luncheon at the St Anthony hotel honors debu tante Margaret Whisenant. Dorothy Dell Douglass to be a bride later. Bright Shawl hosts a children’s luncheon and fashion show. Maydell Raymond and Trachta guests from Memphis attend with W B Beraldt family observers.

Josephine Wilson Agron Holland Christ Episcopal Church Helen Tibbets William D. Ford Madison Square Presbyterism Church Reid Burchfield Cochran Edith

12 Girls Honored With Buffet Supper

Hawley hosted a buffet supper Tuesday evening honoring Miss Margaret Bosshardt and Miss Marjorie Alling who are spending the holidays with their parents. The event featured poinsettias, Christmas greens, a crystal poinsettia centerpiece, and red-tapered holders as twenty college group members gathered before attending the Beta Tau Zeta dance.

Margaret Imogene [Hawley Margaret Bosshardt Marjorie Alling

Becker Children to Attend Sugar Bowl Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Becker take their two oldest children Charles and Jacqueline to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Monday. After the game Charles returns to Hill School in Pennsylvania and Jacqueline to Villa Duchesne School in St. Louis. Mrs Frank Read and sons Pragk oy and Billy of Baton Rouge plan to return home after a week with Mr and Mrs Laurie Thick.

Buffet Supper For Four Debutantes Before Harrison Dance

A Thursday buffet supper at Miss Josephine Houston's home honored debutantes Fauline Gartington Margaret Whisenant Barbara Callan and Edith Cochran. Red candles and Christmas decor graced the dining room while Misses were cheered by seventy five guests including escorts and college crowd.

Harrison Josephine Houston Fauline- Gartington Margaret Whisenant Barbara Callan Edith Cochran Dan Altgelt Charles Holaday David Kimball Joseph Frost Jr Leroy G. Denman Jr

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