College Style Spotlight Showcases Spring Fashions at Bright Shaws
The Vogue presented spring college wear with six models from the set at Bright Shaws. Lois Marie Irby wore sun gold two piece with scarf, Pat Zachry navy red wool jersey ensemble, Anne McSween gray spun linen, Betty Sue Stacy navy taffeta with red trim, Jane Wray plain navy taffeta date dress, and Mary Anita Dittmar candy stripe satin skirt with amethyst crepe jacket. Mothers and daughters attended, including Mrs Lo Ten Benton and Mrs Creston King, in coordinating outfits.
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Vogue
Lois Marie Irby
Pat Zachry
Anne McSween
Betty Sue Stacy
Jane Wray
Mary Anita Dittmar
Lo- Ten Benton
Marjorie
Creston King
Margaret
Elmer Dittmar
Mary Anita
George Wray
Miss McSween
Luncheon Honors Dr Baker in City Welcome Home
Julia McVicar Baker returns from holiday in Mexican City to her home here. A luncheon at the Colonial Club and a Friday La Fonda gathering honor her, with Mrs. A B Williams hosting and attendees including Mrs. McVicar, Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Todd, and Mr. Geissner of Galveston. Mrs. Beissner visits Mrs. Todd.
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Julia McVicar Baker
Mexican City
Mey
McVicar
A. B. “Bo” Williams
Menger
Mesdames MecVicar
Sidney Lawiin
D. A. Todd
Henry Geissner
Galveston
Beissner
Mrs. Todd
Mirror of Your Mind by Lawrence Gould
Former Capt Cyrus W LeGrane argues against common views on recidivism and marriage as a social factor. He cites prison records from Camp Bowie Texas showing repeat offenses linked to longer sentences but notes deterrent value is offset by other influences. He asserts lack of scientific standard for these opinions and reflects on child health and mental hygiene among today’s youth.
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Cyrus W. LeGrane
U. S.S. Army Rehabilitation Center
Camp Bowie
Texas
Glings. King
Sendirate, Inc
Beths Gowns Disappoint Brides In Scotland Chaos
Glasgow brides cry foul as American made Princess Elizabeth wedding gowns misfit and shock. A dressmaker sewed sleeves backward and some gowns arrive unused, triggering jokes and disbelief among brides including Mrs Elizabeth Stolman and Mrs Grace Scott. One bride, Mary Pat of Ab, recalls a strawberry check gown with odd features.
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Glasgow
Highlands
Wilzabeth
Amer
Princess Elizabeth
Sust
United Kingdom
Seattle
Welles
Mary Pat
Scotland
Patterson
Explosion Rocks DuPont Powder Unit
An explosion rocked an Iso Intec unit of DuPont Powder at Carney's Point on the Delaware River injuring two workers. Company officials could not immediately determine the extent of damage to the unit.
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DuPont Powder
Wilmington
Del
Iso Intec
Pepent Company
Carney's Point
Delaware River
Campany
I Miss McDavitt Honored at Many Fetes
Miss Gehevieve McDavitt returns from Kansas City for Yale holidays as a widely feted guest. Luncheons hostesses include Mrs. Milton Wagentuchy and Mrs. L. C. Andrews with guests across multiple social circles. Col. and Mrs. Knowles visit from Chandler, Ariz. Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae plan a tea with Miss Carol Liebmann as co host. Miss Neil Owens visits from Uvalde for New Year. Debutante events include Jean Hodes and Terry Emerson notes. New Year open house held by Mrs. Mignon Short and Violet Short Shinn.
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Gehevieve McDavitt
Kansas City
Yale
Milton Wagentuchy
Patten Linden
William Conway
John Dunning
Joe Froster
Loflin Harwood l
E. J. York
L. C. Andrews
Mesdames
W. E. Hal
A. C. Palmer
H. W. Linn
Pete Murff
Cc. W. Powell
Bill Brown
Roy Harwood
L. W. Edwards
Temple Burke
Nat Steinberg
W. H. Jaroszewslki
Samuel B. Knowles
Charles F. Brannon
la Fonda
Col
Mrs. Knowles
Diane
Sam
Williamfield
Chandler
Ariz
Dames K. d. Bruton
Edward Herbes
Carl Liles
S. T. Smith
Winfield Smith
J. Blair
George Dany
William Allison Jennings
Ann
Betsy
Ft. Sam Houston
Jean Hodes
Terry Emerson
Mignon Short
Violet Short Shinn
Rotary Members Donate to World Foundation Campaign
L A Rotary members contributed 3546 to the Rotary International foundation chaired by Harry Rogers. San Antonio Rotary reports a tote of 640802.55 at national headquarters since Feb 1. Funds support families abroad in distress and 20 American fellows advance goodwill and world peace goals. The campaign aims to secure funds from Rotarians worldwide and continues. Begin Barbara Rulton story in The American Week Sunday edition.
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San Antonio
Everett, Witsar
Rotary Club
Wilson
Rogers
Barbara Rulton
Aptt
Pattern for mothers little helpers and mud pie cooks
A vintage pattern advertisement describes a sunsuit jacket shirt and cap set for children in sizes 1 2 3 4 6 and 14 4 yards fabric with a 54 inch width. It offers easy to follow illustrated sewing steps and a 25 cent pattern request from The San Antonio Light Pattern Dept Texas. The text promotes Marian Martin fall and winter fashion ideas and a free pattern from a book with a chic hat and dress mention.
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San Antonio
Texas
Marian Martin
Lovely Christmas tea at Mrs Glasscock home
Mrs. Leon Glasscock hosted about 60 friends for an afternoon Christmas tea. Guests included her mother and daughter, with many ladies assisting in service. Decorations featured silver leaves, berries, blue bells, white candles, and a red satin Santa. The Pioneer Lancers club planned Leap Year festivities next.
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Leon Glasscock
A. E. Helbren
Janette Anne Glassonck
Malcolm J. Norton
Hubert Menger
W. B. Matthewn
CL. Franz
Edwin Paschal Jr
J.D. Walthal
Wi. Beavers
Leslie Rothman
Boston Miss Dorotny Falne Honored At Morning Coffee
Miss Dorotny Falne of Boston, visiting her brother and sister Mr and Mrs Gibbs Macdaniel, is feted at a morning coffee hosted by Mesdames Marvin Pedlar and Vernon Faires at the Pedlar home. About 40 guests attend in a formal setting with gilded bamboo and loquats on the centerpiece.
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Dorotny Rutmam Falne
Boston
Gibbs Macdaniel
Marvin Pedlar
Vernon Faires
Megdamnes Bruce Parker
Fred Ruenz
Charles Nichols
R. C. Atmar
Milton Ling
Debutante Tea at San Antonio Country Club
Tuesday featured a tea for Miss Terry Emerson hosted by Mrs. W. M. Ratcliffe and Mrs. W. M. Ratcliffe Jr. at the San Antonio Country Club. About 200 guests greeted by Croswell Hall and Ned Warren. Guests included Mrs. Er. S. Emerson and Mrs. Don N. White with a large house party of mss and madames. Attire included a black lace dinner dress for Mrs. Ratcliffe and an aqua frock with white sequins for her daughter.
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Terry Emerson
W. M. Ratcliffe
W. M. Ratcliffe Jr
Sant Antonio Country Club
Patsy Galt
Jean Hodes
Pat Murchison
Carolyn Murray
Sita Shook
Deb Group
Guy McFarland
W. W. Martindale
R. W. Nowlin
Guy Combs
C. M. Farr
Herbert von Rosenberg
J. DePuy
Evangeline Ratcliffe
Jackie Cosner
Missy Cone
New Year Card Lottery Reader Service Advice
A reader service item suggests a New Year party card lottery to foretell weddings and fortunes. People draw cards from a hat to determine walk down the aisle or wait times, with card meanings memorized and hearts higher on ties. The feature promotes the Reader Service booklet No 65 Let Me Tell Your Fortune, priced 25 cents, to be mailed from San Antonio Light.
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Perso
Trousseau-Hunting
San Antonio
San Antonio 6
Tex
Sugar Bowl Trip of Russell Party to New Orleans
Mrs Dan Russell and her son Bryan Gouger, daughter Nancy Russell, and Michael Kangerga of Henderson left Tuesday morning by car for New Orleans. They will visit Dan Russell Jr and his wife and attend the Texas Alabama game in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Dan Jr is a student in Yolane Medical school. Mrs Bryan Wiess arrived yesterday from Beaumont to spend a few days with Mrs Ruth Sergent.
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Dan Russell
Bryan Gouger
Nancy Russell
Michael Kangerga
Henderson
New Orleans
Dan Russell Jr
Texas
Alabama
Dan Jr
Yolane Medical School
Mrs. Bryan
Wiess
Yionday
Beaumont
Ruth Sergent
Miss Finney Church Bride at Central Christian Church
Miss Margaret Finney daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Finney married T Sgt Earl H Wright Tuesday evening at Central Christian Church Delamere officiating A short wedding trip followed and they will reside in El Paso where Wright is stationed The gown was white with portrait neckline and emphasis on sleeves A reception was held at the bride's home Mrs Dale Wise served as matron of honor and Raymond Mateu Jr was best man
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Margaret Finney
R.A. Finney
Earl H. Wright
Central Christian Church
Delamere
el Paso
Sergeant Wright
Dale Wise
Raymond Mateu, Jr
Pot Pourri from Manila and Siam with silver wedding decor
Mrs George Martindale writes from Manila where the major is stationed recounting a Manila Symphony visit and a few days with The Reginald Vances. Col Vance, military attache in Bangkok, is stated to be at Ft Sem. The John Sheerin silver wedding anniversary features a living room fireplace and front door decorated with silver foliage and tropical fruit. A magazine for young parents warns against rewarding swear words and advises ignoring misbehavior. A household tip suggests cutting dried fruit with scissors dipped in water to prevent sticking and to distribute fruit evenly in cake batter.
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George Martindale
Manila
John Sheerins
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Wes
McDavitt
Neil Owens
Uvalde
Ita Frost
L.A. Rotary
Pioneer Lancers
Catholic Woman's Clu
Charles G. Clark
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Jean Flournoy
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