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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1927

Page

8

Bernhardt Wall Recalls Famous Figures In Evening Talk

Bernhardt Wall, famed American etcher, spoke to the Wednesday Luncheon Club in the St. Anthony hotel tapestry room about intimate contacts with notable people. He described scenes from Antonio thirty four years ago, sketched presidents and dignitaries, and recalled figures such as Elisa Carmen Cullen Yates and Edwnt Markham, detailing etching processes and anecdotes from his career.

San Antonio Wall Josenbus Daniels Wilson Red Cross New York President Roosevelt Rough Riders San Diego Cal Roosevelt Oyster Bay Elisa Carmen Canada Charles Edizon Cullen Yates Edwnt Markham Air Marin B. Fenwick Walter Nolte Frank Badger Badger Vita Hergraves Wood Virginia Eicher

Community and Club Calendar Highlights

The calendar lists events at First Congregational St John’s Luther League and parish house, San Antonio Conservation Society, Woman's Club Symposium, Alamo Heights High Tom Thumb wedding, B Major Musical Club frolic, Mary of St Joseph's School activities, St Mary’s Academy Mother’s Club, and Chammade Choral Society tea hosted by Mrs Eli Hertzberg.

St. John’s Lutor League San Antonio Meubers

Community clubs hold meetings on culture and parent groups

The Self Culture club led by Mrs. N. S. Hunsdon discussed Some American Poets of Today. Pauline Nelson Parent-Teacher Association meets at 3:15 Friday with Mrs. Conrad J. Hanson presiding. Preschool Age circle of Thomas Nelson PTA meets at 3 o'clock Friday on North Elmendorf Street with Mrs. L. E. Mounger presiding. Burackenridge High School PTA plans Fathers Night at the stadium Friday evening featuring an orchestra, ROTC demonstration by Maj. B. J. Reilly, Maj. John Weber speech on recreation, a reading by Miss Astoria Cockburn, a Walker Hancock solo, and a talk by Ora Johnson before refreshments and officer nominations for the Woman's Club. The Alamo Cavalry Club will hold its regular weekly morning bridge party Friday.

SS Os Pauline Nelson Parent-Teacher Association Conrad J. Hanson Mesdames T. L. Mounger Fred Sebvyears D. Wo Thomas Nelson Parent-Teacher Association Elmendorf Street L. E. Mounger R. Roso- Annelly Parent-Teacher Association of Brackenridge High School Maj B. J. Reilly John Weber Astoria Cockburn Walker Hancock Ora Johnson

Bright Teas Honor Miss Virginia Hargraves Wood in Best Ashby

Mrs. Harry Meigs Aubrey hosted a week’s tea in Best Ashby Place honoring Miss Virginia Hargraves Wood portrait painter and etcher of New York and Virginia. Guests included Mrs. David Skene McKellar and many local society figures amid ornate yellow pink and rose decorations.

Harry Meigs Aubrey Virginia Hargraves Wood Laud Etcher New York Virginia David Skene McKellar Best Ashby Place Aubrey Frank Booth Sarah King Miss Wood Hongree T. T. Vanderhoven Charles T. Bonner Tyler Jean Aubrey Bulkley Peter McCall Keating B. G. Barnes Afiss Lizzie Ellis Nashville Enn Noah Allen Harry Griffith Bronxville N.Y William Aubrey Brazilla L. Naylor Ralph Hugo Hilmer Gueather Florence Clarkson Graos Henry Hirshberg Robert Cherry Lolita Black Edith Black Ruth Foster Ruth Foster. . Mrs. Aubrer Mrs. McKellar

S A Matron Hosts Bright Shawl Compliment

Mrs Travis B Mourland a popular S A matron hosted a Bright Shawl compliment Tuesday for Mrs Jack Cunningham a recent addition to the younger married set at the Bright Shawl event in San Antonio.

Travis B. Mourland S. A Jack Cunningham

Social calendar notes multiple entertaining events

Thursday Mrs Harry Aubrey hosts tea in West Woodlawn for Virginia Hargraves Wood. Friday Mrs Robert We Garraugh hosts 3 to 6 reception for Virginia Hargraves Wood and Mrs Murray Crosetter. luncheons for Madge Hearne of Houston and others. Twenty third Infantry to host bridge. public event at Municipal featuring pianist Marguerite Melville. Several guests plan travel to Europe via Galveston and onward to Paris and Italy.

Harry Aubrey Stea West Woodlawn Avenue Virginia Har Graves Wood William Connor Bridge Robert We Garraugh Virginia Hargraves Wood Murray Crosetter W. . Manlove Marshall Eskridge Argyle Madge Hearne Twenty-third Infantry Commere Marguerite Melville Iss Jame Kate Ronn Avon Walter Dunham W. B. Russ Elizabeth George Carrie Gric Eleanore Barclay Galveston Europe Paris

National School Band Test Chooses Two Dallas Players

Two Dallas high school musicians Gilbert Fierray of Stracken and Meyer Levinson of Main Avenue were selected for the National High School Orchestra. The ensemble of 300 high school players will perform at the National Convention of the National Education Society in Dallas from February 27 to March 1.

San Antonio Otto Zoeller Dutor Gilbert Fierray Stracken Meyer Levinson Main Avenue Dallas

Sluder Fee Case Before High Court

The Texas Supreme Court will hear the case of a San Antonio attorney seeking $17 from the city after a commission of appeals withdrew consideration. Sluder was employed during O K R Black’s administration and argues the contract for legal services was not approved in an ordinary manner. Trial and appellate courts ruled for the city.

Y. A. Miauer San Antonio Sipreme Court of Texas Commission of Appeals Sluder Cits O. K R. Black

Clubs Meet at Schools This Week

Parent-Teacher associations plan Friday meetings at Briscoe Nelson and Cotton schools with sessions at 2 30 and 3 15. Visiting day is observed all Friday. D A R L R San Antonio Bexar chapter met Thursday at 2. Hostesses Mrs Huntress and Mrs Walker hosted at West Summit. Mrs Walsh hosted St Peter's P T A with a card party on Terrell road plus a musical program.

San Antonio de Bexar E.G. Walsh Parent Teacher Association of St. Peter's School Terrell Road

Jane Alden to Visit Parents in San Antonio

San Antonio soprano Jane Alden, noted for national fame, will travel from New Orleans to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Enek at 1105 Burnett Street. She has performed recently in Mobile Houston Dallas and New Orleans.

Pred Hunter C. W. Harral Feed Jr Toweco W. E. Helell Kansas City Halsell Fn James Tilman Haile Jane Alden San Antonio Tational New Orleans R. W. Enek Burnett Street Mobile Houston Dallas

A San Antonio Delegation Backs Texas Pension Bill

A group of San Antonians urged passage of a Texas Legislature pension bill for the state's needy residents. The delegation included Sheriff Janus Stevens, Commissioner Paul E Vefler, and others from local offices as they advanced the measure in Austin on Thursday.

Texas Lpon Janet Austin Janus Stevens Nira Panl E Vefler Wot Sutor Bron Ress

Frisky Calmed by Study of Heavens Continues

A scene unfolds with Honey Low resisting social pressure as her mother in law scolds her for wedding expenses. Angela Allen looms in the background while Honey plans to curb spending and cope with temptations of expensive shops and salons. A separate note invites readers to a San Antonio limerick contest and lists honorable mentions.

Horey Lou Angela Honey Low Jack Margret Angela Allen Honey Lou Folt Suzanne Clemens Daisy Deane Fack Suzanne Matie

Military court convicts two men for sedition against the Duce

The inaugural session of the military court in Rome on February 8 resulted in guilty verdicts and sentences of one year in jail and a 500 lire fine for two men accused of using seditious language against the Duce.

Universal Service Rome Military Court

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Knox Nurseries Crockett Commerce Street Self Culture Club Woman’s Club J.C. Griswold Washington, D. C National Republican John Duncan Certz G. Smitoe Simpson Fred J. Afaurer Ore the Club Alamo Cavalry Clu Fridar White’s Seventh &T Clara C. Pancoast Mr. M. Mooney Marfa A. W. Poole California FE. Mathiessen Beverly Hills Yemmesee Sigma Sorority Marjorie McCampbell West Agarita Trees St. Mary's Academy Mothers’ Club W. D. McCarty Jack Deavenis Lola Bess Austin Joe Saunders Plaza Hotel J. A. Hall Lenne Matia Harriett Schantz Annie Marie Wall Jack Stedge Kyle Jayy Wail Lenne Matta Dal- Tas City Camp Nermosle Col W. Ber Iene Bitehead Corps Erear Trasutens Hen Schulmen Samuel Marks Auzist Los Angeles F. G. Pirie Gm Lit Arvel Monger J. F. Pres Ellen Preston San Antonians Mies Mary James W. A. James West Magnulis Avenue F. AL Theoholarghin Conservatory of Miste Clusinnati Mise James Conservatory Karol Tiszniewe el. L. 1 S.A. Matron S.A Briscoe Pauline Nelson Agnes Cotton Limerick The Light and the Tejas Theater Milton McAllister Golied Street McAlister Alsorans H.R. Albert A. S. Bosch Annette Barton A. H. Cadwallader Isabel Contors M.C. Camp Jack Cowder Alfred Carlson Mary Mickrells Downs Wesley Edmonson H. Folbre J. B. Frost Fay Giedfelter Mozelle Hollingsworth George Hathaw Norene Moore G. W. Moehle Sr J. L. Mitchell W. H. Moore Sirs C. H. Maltsberger J. Owen AL Pierce Myrtle Smith A.B. Sheckley WD. Sickel Wil L. Mining Airs T. J. Warman Emily White Ara J. W. Yarbrough Peacock Military Academy Angela Porter Oly Othine JoNey Wagner's Drug Stores Houston St. Ae Browns Konston St. Mary's AMA Se Imi Chatomer Valentines Nic Tengg West Commerce St Lean Lothes Ivory Crockett Alboo Crockete Texas Steam Laundry Senvier
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