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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1941

Page

12

Vaughans Country Soiree Honors Debutantes Dela Wright Tippa Bryant

Vaughans party in the country hosted by Curtis Vaughen and wife honored debutantes Misses Dela Wright and Tippa Bryant. Guests traveled Sunday morning for a traditional country dinner followed by dancing to accordion music. Attending were the debutantes and their escorts, plus Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Wright Jr.

Vaughans Dre Curtis Vaughen Nae Peat Swaughan Ogi Dela Wright Tippa Bryant Henry Bryant Gilbert Wright Jr

Pion in a Dog Named for British Ties and Draft Talk

The piece examines a Steubing family dachshund seen as distinctly British in appearance, comparing it with an English dog and noting the family’s pro Britain stance before the war. It mentions George Bartholomew, a light photographer, and his wife Lorelei, plus a vignette about Monsieur Chambray choosing a tweed suit as he enters the army as draft talk rises.

Martha Calhoun Mer Willian Steubing America Steubing Americas George Mary Stenbing Howe Monsieur Chambray

Illinois Deb Visits L A Relatives

Illnois Deb Miss John Matthiessen of Winetka has arrived to be guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Frank Matthiessen in Los Angeles. She recently made her debut in Chicago and will remain for the holidays.

John Matthiessen Winetka Tilly Frank Matthiessen Matthiessen Chicago

Open House Debs Debutantes Honor Holiday Party in San Antonio

Debs and coeds hosted a grand Christmas open house by Mr and Mrs Robert Witt and daughter Elise at their San Antonio home. Invitations promised a bite to eat with debutantes Dela Wright and Tip Bryant among guests. The dining room overflowed with azure blue and white decor, crystal candleholders, and a starry table setting as many debutantes assisted.

San Antonio Robert Witt Elisan Eliison Wil Dela Wrieht Hulk McLean Tipps Lryant Ted He Baekk Bava Louise Adams Elise Groos George Slaughter Austin Mery ‘Ann Chitin Elizabeth Vaughan

Marriage Announced and Club Holiday Gathering

Mrs L B Roland of Washington announces the marriage of her daughter Dorothy Elizabeth Harkness to William Williams, a navy man. The Williamses spend holidays with Dr and Mrs H Williams. The A and M Matters club met at Mark Brown's home, presenting President Mrs J W Donnell with a vase of roses and each board member a candle, as Christmas decorations and poinsettias filled the table. Hosts included Mrs Mack Brown, Mrs A Da Marstigh, Mrs John F Afharty, Mrs C A Boldt, and Mrs J Hershkel.

LB. Roland Washington Dorothy Elizabeth Harkness de Williames Williams Navy Eee A. and. M. Mottters' Club Mark Brown Inshiesa J. W. Donnell Ty T. Cutter A. Freeborn Mack Brown Marstigh Mra John F Afharty A, Boldt Herschkel Nening Crystal Shaiver

Wedding at Fort Sam Houston for Captain Donaldson

Capt Donaldson and Miss Whitney Strayer wed at the Fort Sam Houston post chapel with Chaplain L D Miller officiating. Attendants wore ivy green ensembles, bridesmaids in light ivy green wool and white chenille, and a gown described as an original Moven-Age cloistered robe style. Reception followed. couple to reside in Little Rock after a trip to New Orleans.

George Malcolm Donaldson Fort Sam Houston Post Chapel Thorne Strayer Fort Sam Slouston George C. Donaldson Fort Clayton Panama Lidile Rock Aris AL HL Furros Hota M&s Whitney St Mnyer George Maisonn Donsldsai Little Rock Ark Fort Olaston Fort Sam Houston L. D. Miller J. E. Fred McGowan Groomstien Mey G. B. Ledfors F.C. Viguerle Charles T. Wesner George P. Lichols O. J. Clark Jr P.oraner Donald Donaldson Camp’ S Park Meadames Charles T. Wester George Nichols Honsy T. J. Coin Intl Cascades Etrayer Sterling Price Adams Olell Perkins George D. Arrowsmith John Preston New Orleans Donaldson

Debutante Orta Wright Honored At Gala Club Tea

At the Gala Club Tea in San Antonio Mrs. Gilbert G. Wright presented her debutante daughter Orta Tuletiy Wright. The ballroom was staged as a Southern Garden with magnolias, amber lighting, and white tulle. Attendants and guests wore white and orchids, with Mrs. John Pithmar leading the debutante finale and a long list of society figures serving and attending.

Onn Pt Cve San Antonio Miss Wright I Wright Gilbert G. Wright R. L. White Henry F. Bryant Jack W. Neal Man's McLean Ruth Coit Mesdimes Norye J. Chittlit Marstelia Ghitlim Janes MM Chililm

Virginia Guests Holidaying in San Antonio

Visitors from Virginia and Texas guests join family in San Antonio for Christmas week. The party includes Mr. and Mrs. Lea Tynan, Mr. and Mrs. Radney of San Antonio, and Barbara La Vine hosting a New Year party with Mrs. Jack Le Vine and Mrs. Louis Slyer assisting. Maisie Eden of Ford Benning joins San Antonio friends for the holidays.

Louis R. Wisey New York Barbara la Vine Jack le Vine Louis Slyer Houston Misa Maisie Eden Ford Benning, Jr San Antonio Sen Ou

Leche Loses Court Appeal In Misuse Of The Mails Case

In Shreveport Louisiana a petition by Governor Richard Leche seeking suspension of an eight year prison sentence for misusing the mails was denied. Judge Ben C. Dawkins filed the order with clerk Finlip Mercom. commitment papers were turned to U S Marshal L B Teleplane. Leche has exhausted judicial options and may appeal to the president. The ruling follows prior action by the Federal Court of Appeal and the U S Supreme Court.

Leche Federal Court of Appeal United States Supreme Court

Woman Sentenced For Defiling Flag in Lakewood parade

The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Helga Schlueter, 20, German-born resident of Takewood, for defiling the American flag during a women's parade on June 2, 1940. She received one to two years in a women’s reformatory while in custody of the PRT.

Takercun Nevy Vee New Jersey Supreme Court Helga Schlueter Takewood Seifeuter PRT Lakewood lHiomtur Geusun Bureau Bat Sela Triplite Quedeuptera Unites States Wgnio Light

Children’s Day Activities and Holiday Guests Highlight Event

A fragmentary notice describes Children’s Day events at al Sshawl with Bright Shawl people hosting entertainment for seven guests. Hampion of 1048 Rigsby avenue Mr and Mrs Janes Wandson have as their guests their son Winton and their mother Mrs Algusta Ansby of Uvalde plus their aunt Mrs T A Youngblood of Leakey. Kirby Atwoatt plans a Houston move. A December 2 Jinon shower hosted by A Boldt and F P Bilhartz at their home honored Minnie Higes with about 26 attendees.

Janes Wandson Hampion Rigsby Avenue Winton Algusta Ansby Uvalde T. A. Youngblood Leakey Ee Kirby Atwoatt Houstons A. Boldt FP. Bilhartz Minnie Higes Carolyn Murphy Annie Fabry Fants Hui

Miss Burr Weds Coppock in Texas Ceremony

Theodosia Burr Coppock wed Eawin Sedgwick Coppock in a December 27, 1941 ceremony in San Antonio Texas. The couple planned a Mexico trip after a reception at the bride’s home. An open house for Mothers’ Club members follows at Central Catholic High School later that evening.

John Kelsey Bull Theodosia Eawin Sedgwick Chittenden Coppock San Antonio Texas East Mulberry Street Mrs. Cappock Mexico Genesen Jamiterand Mothers' Club Central Catholic High School

Christmas Gifts and Military News Across Holiday Times

Brief items note Lt Jamie D Gough's marriage to Susanne Kunkel, reported as a top golfer. Other mentions include Mrs Tom Etheridge's favorite Christmas present, a long distance cash gift hidden from her children, and Maj and Mrs Paul Todd from Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Marvin Stalder travel to the states for holidays when war is declared, forcing Mrs Stalder to proceed to San Antonio while the Major returns to his post. Mrs Gordon Friedrich and Mrs Milton Wagen Fueer express elation over husbands' clothing gifts in correct sizes and perfect condition.

Tom Etheridge Maj Paul E. Todd Washington, D.C Mrj Marvin Stalder Gordon Friedrich Yd Milton" Wagenfueer Tate

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