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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1956

Page

9

Plackard and Garner Tie in December Weddings

Cynthia Gwendolyn Plackard wed Gary Wayne December in Highland Terrace Methodist Church with a large wedding party. The bride, daughter of Dwight H. and Gwendolyn Plackard, wore wine satin and pearls. couple to honeymoon in Monterrey, Col. Jo Ann Plackard Garner announced later engagement. James Geyle Garner, son of M. G. and Mrs. Garner, attended Kilgore College and Texas University law school. Tau Kappa Epsilon member and Phi Beta Kappa. The reception followed at the church with numerous guests and a candlelight ceremony. The couple will reside in Longview while Garner studies law at Texas U.

Cynthia Gwendolyn Plackard Gary Wayne Highland Terrace Methodist Church Hev Lawrence K. Brown Dwight H. Plackard Dalies Gwendolyn Parker Plackard This City E. W. December Mis Larry Rutledge Pansacola Fla Betty Faulk Arlene Engelbert Sabra Lackland Betty Jo Brown Carol Warner Austin Patricka Byaning McAllen Hugh H. Phillipus Valdosta Bud Johnson Sherman Howard Harwell Dallas Don Fredrick Houston George Stenzel Richard Fischer Monterrey W. Starkey Jo Ann James Geyle Garner Myr. Garner M. G. Garner Longview Kilgore Junior Colepe Texas U Tau Kappa Epsilon Portii Peregrinus Dicte Cactus Bluebonnet Hello Jane Tapers Urepany Wren Mesdaines Lamaxy Weaver Bloxham Ward Albert Peyton Norton B. Hans Woods Harper Charles Duke Dell Putty Harris Davenport James Copeland Margaret Elder Bennett E. W. Bennett James Kelly Curnotsey and Mire Kelly Cornett Linthy George Mauze First Presbyterian Church Robert Benton Danek Linda Danek Jundor Williard Adams Plainview Wag Wee James Bennett Lioyd Miller George Holmes Ehurra Partor New Oneans Impthnine Tulane U Graduate School of Social Worl

Emmy Louise Betrothal to Alfred Ramon Announced

Mrs BL Prestridge announces the engagement of her daughter Emmy Louise to Alfred D Ramon son of Mr and Mrs Alfred T Ramon. The bride elect is a 1935 Burbank High School graduate who cheered as a senior.

Prestridge Emmy Louise Alfred D. Ramon Alfred T. Ramon Burbank High Schgal

Informal Dance at Zimmerrmann Home New Year Eve

Mr and Mrs Ervin Zimmermann will entertain with an informal dance in their home on New Year’s Eve. The house features holiday decor including Christmas trees, Santas, reindeer and mobiles and poinsettias on the table.

Ervin Zimmermann

Christmas Fete Leads to Pattern Sale and Gift Ideas

A home Christmas fete hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mang drew about 50 guests. Featured items include pattern sales for holiday apparel, with printed instructions and yardage requirements, asking readers to mail 35 cents for a pattern with additional mailing 4 cents.

W. F. Mang Paris Seng Marian Martin Tare San Antonio Light New York N.Y

Cocktail Fete at Ott Home Hosts and Guests

Grig Gen General EW Ole Cal and Mrs Bateman hosted a cocktail party Saturday at the Ott residence. Guests arrived for drinks at 4 p.m. mingling amid gold leaf decor, crystal accents, and champagne plates with tiny gold flowers. About ten guests attended.

Grig- Gen EW. Ole Cal M. A. Bateman Otts Ant & P.m

Club Calendar Lists New Year Events and Bets

A garbled club calendar entry outlines various New Year events and social bets across multiple locations. Names and places are incompletely rendered, with several phrases unclear, but the note references club activities, a Paris event, and a Hartland area gathering.

Capital Debut Of Catherine de Wir Cabell Debuts in Washington

San Antonio born Catherine de Wir Cabell made her debut at an officers club in Washington on Friday hosted by her parents Lt Gen Charles Pearre Cabell and Mrs Cabell. Her West Point brother Charles Pearre Cabell Jr attended along with prominent guests including Air Force and Navy leaders and their spouses.

San Antonio Hawaii Air Force Donald A. Quarles the Navy Charles S. Thomas Nathan Twining Carl A. Spaaty Cabell Georgetown Visitation Junior College

Club Program Sets Week of Meetings at Local Clubhouse

The women’s group begins a week of events at 3 pm Wednesday with a tea and prop at the clubhouse. Names listed include Kinzie, Dickison, Andrews, Nail, Sheeley, and Faol. Other gatherings feature an American Home Round Table on Thursday at 12 noon chaired by Mrs. Dachert, and Friday luncheon chaired by Mrs. Rakitd. Saturday’s 12 noon session chaired by Mrs. White.

3 Fm Lawis Sanan Toulin Bury Missile Mae Wackerbart American Home Round Table Lon Dachert A.J. Rakitd Chliman Titer Noni Hin Satiaday Ron. White

Holiday Party for Gamma Phi Bar Alumnae and Guests

Annual Christmas gathering hosted by Gamma Phi Bar alumnae and husbands from 4 to 6 pm at 464 Elizabeth. Honorees include Betty Faulk and family, Amy Jean Glenney and family, Patsy Hatch and family, and Lois Mecham among others.

Gamma Phe Bar Amet Elizabeth Atlives Betty Faulk Reynolds Faulk Amy Jean Glenney R. A. Glenney Patsy Hatch Mya Seal “TowWasend Rai Vise Lois Mecham

Dear Abby help for a son facing a teen marriage and a delinquent parent

A letter from readers asks Abby to advise on a son who must deal with a 13 year old living as a wife with a man and a daughter who stays out late. Another note concerns a husband’s alleged infidelity and a wife’s response, while a teen asks about parental support and a missing father. Abby advises legal and family steps and invites more letters.

Abpy Korra Leth Ving Avith Raul Diver Elis Abby Abby Tam Jinivy Hink

California Scrambled Eggs Route to Easy Brunch Delights

A recipe for California scrambled eggs with avocado tomato sauce. Instructions cover preparing a tomato onion sauce, whisking eggs with milk, cooking on low heat, and finishing with cheddar cheese melted into the sauce then spooned over plated eggs.

Buller California

Hancock Open House Celebrates 56th Anniversary in Illinois

Mr and Mrs Austin Hancock hosted an open house at their home Friday night to mark their fifty sixth wedding anniversary. One hundred guests were invited with a crystal tree centerpiece and pink and blue blossoms. Assistants included their daughter Mrs Jury Grubb and several named friends.

Cenrge Taomsn Fred Finley J. Ty Jamison FM. Slauifes Atl Worden Nell Hoyt Minnie Oliver Flat Gaines Whitsitt

Deb Trio Honored at Luncheon in Ming Room

Debutantes Helen James Judy Watson and Jane Elser were honored by Mrs E Jarratt Heart at a Saturday luncheon in the Ming room of the Menger Hotel A spring bouquet featuring tulips and stocks adorned the table Guests included the debutantes mothers Mesdames Ted Tames McCord Walson and Ralph Fiser and their sponsors Mesdames Robert M Ayres jr Finley Ewing Jo and B FP Pitman I oe

Nisses Helen James Judy Watson Jane Elser E. Jarratt Heart Ming Room Menger Ted Tames McCord Walson Ralph Fiser Robert M Ayres Jr Finley Ewing Jo and Pitman I. Oe

Two Couples Host Supper Honoring Mason Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Homer Mason and Mr and Mrs Homer Mason Jr hosted an informal cocktail supper Saturday evening at the home of the senior Mason for holiday guests and daughters Mesdames Williams Welter Los Are wiles and Rudy Bauman Jr Amarilla. Fifty honorary guests attended as the evening centered on a Christmas theme.

Homer Mason Homer Mason Jr Mason Srs Mesdames Williams, Welter Los Are Wiles Rudy Bauman Jr Amarilla Thoms

Mrs Doss Hosts Christmas Week Guests

Mrs Doss entertained guests during Christmas week including her brother Carl Akin from San Diego California and Mr and Mrs W J Maria and son Ralphie from Los Angeles and Vista California. Additional visitors included Mr and Mrs Bill Rupe Mr and Mrs David Kinder Dr Corhian and Diane Sole.

P. Doss Gussets Carl Akin San Diego Calif W. J. Maria Ralphie Los Angeles Vista Carl Doss Bill Rupe David Kinder Corhian Aml Diane Sole

Entertaining World Gossip From The Stage And Society

A collage of snippets covers Ingrid Bergman and Terome Taishoff with Rome to Paris travel notes, plus glimpses of art stars Pieter Annigoni and royal fashions. The piece hints at Bergman Brynner jokes and Dior wedding dress plans for Princess Helene, amid lighter notes on Sweden’s age laws and Monique Van Vooxen nicknames.

New Anastasia Yul Brynner Bergman Anatole Litvak Yul Brynner Christian Dior Helene Count Mvrard de Limburg- Stirum Paris Ie Trousseau Count of Paris Shell Rhodesia M. Dior Sweden Monique van Vooxen

Secrets of Charm Shyness Reveals Hidden Warmth in People

An essay on how shy or stand-offish behavior masks kindness and a desire to connect. It urges readers to judge less by appearances and reach out, noting reticence can reveal worthwhile people. Encourages showing genuine interest to spark friendships and helpful responses.

Reeves Plan Party Mi New Year's Eve Home Event

Mrs Larry Reeves hosts a New Year's Eve gathering at their Newport home with attendees from Jefferson Standard Life and associates. The note mentions a dinner and honoring activities, with about 50 guests listed.

Reeves Larry Reaves Newport Yee el Sehnaho Jefferson Standard Lite Tayuyrance. Ce, Associates Huesix

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