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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1938

Page

15

Peacock Academy Open House Honors Dedication of New Barracks

The Peacock Military Academy hosted an open house from 6 to 9 p.m. after dedicating a new barracks building named for John T. Wilson. Attendees included founder Wesley Peacock Sr. and superintendent Maj. Wesley Pesenck Jr. Hosts were Mrs. Edith Wing Peacock and Mrs. G. T. Wilson. Refreshments were served by several ladies.

Peacock Military’ Academy Wil Wesley Peacock Sr Maj Wesley Pesenck Jr Donald W

Laphams Return From Flight To East

Mr and Mrs Jack Lapham, prominent Ban Antonians, have returned home after an East flight. They visited their daughter Jean at Smith College in Massachusetts and spent time in New York. Plans to honor Aunt Mrs Andrew Wessels include a luncheon on February 16 at the Bright Shay, hosting Mrs Frank Laughlin of Chicago as guest.

Jack Lapham Jean Smith College Massachusetts New York Andrew Wessels Shay Frank Laughlin Chicago

Untidy notes on society figures and hobbies in town

Fragmented reminiscences describe socialites at champagne luncheons, doctors learning New York life, and local fishing and golf anecdotes. Vague mentions of Pat Swearitgens, Lucius, Josephine Schreiney, Marie Wood, and a bracelet collection hint at fashion and personal tastes with no clear event or date.

Texas U Students Spend Weekend Here in Denison Area

Texas U students Nesbit Boehime Gordon McDaniel and Howard Lu of Denison spent the past weekend here as guests of Nesbit's parents Mr and Mrs Alex Boshine. Miss Jean Champion among Mills students left California for winter sports at Yosemite enjoying the snow and will return to Mills Malling this evening.

Nesbit Boehime Gordon McDaniel Denison Howard Lu Denilson University of Texas Nesbit Alex Boshine Wee Jean Champion Jean Champlan Mills California Yosemite Wil Mills Malling

Engagement of Mildred Lamberti to Frank Burger

Mr and Mrs E S Lamberti of 38 Belmont announce the engagement of their daughter Mildred to Frank Burger of this city. The wedding is set for February 14 at Travis Park at 10 o clock in the morning. The couple will honeymoon at Carlsbad Caverns and will reside at 801 Peek Avenue.

E.S. Lamberti Belmont Mildred Burger Taco Jurger Travis Park Carlsbad Taverns Carlsbad Caverns Pane Peek Avenue

Social Calendar For De A Social Calendar For De

Social calendar entries list multiple luncheons and teas honoring debutantes and guests. Mrs W Herpal hosts at Hoe Street Hotel for Miss Mary Marcella Beekmann. Mrs Harman at Green Oaks honors Miss Georgiana Solarica New Orleans guest of Mrs Leckie. Mrs Evans hosts tea for Miss Elganor Bishop. Mrs Denman hosts small tea for Mrs James A Monte guest of Mr and Mrs Lea Brewer. Nancy Brooke Sanford hosts luncheon at Argyle hotel for Mrs Arthur Clark Whitney and Mrs Harry Ripley Melton Jr.

Fuesday Herpal Hoe St. Anthony Hote Mary Marcella Beekmann Harman Green Oaks Georgiana Solaricaf New Orleans John Leckie Elizabeth Evans Elganor Bishop Gilbert Denman James R. Amonte Washington B.C Lea Brewer Nancy Brooke Sanford Argyle Hotel Arthur Clark Whitney Harry Ripley Melton Jr

Rena Green to Exhibit Water Colors in Austin

The Elisabeth Ney museum invites Mrs. Rena Maverick Green to display about 30 of her water color paintings in Austin at the end of the work week. The works feature flowers San Antonio subjects and seascapes from New England. Miss Virginia Worthington’s paintings will also be shown and Mrs. Glenn Key will travel with Miss Worthington’s daughter to Austin for a tea on Sunday afternoon.

Elisabeth Ney Museum Rena Maverick Green Austin San Antonio New England Virginia Worthington Glenn Key Worthington Wil Motor Green

Mrs Rennert to Honor Debutantes at Luncheon

Mrs. Rennert will entertain at a luncheon at the Bright Shawl on Tuesday February 22 honoring debutantes Miss Mary Heater and Miss Helen Heater of the season. Mrs Bruce Veazey will host a luncheon at the Argyle hotel on Wednesday February 16 in honor of bride-to-be Miss Jane Lewis with guests limited to wedding party members.

Werner Rennert Mary Helen Heater Bruce Veazey Argyle Hotel Jane Lewis

Housekeeping to Tryout Given Daughter by Crassites

Aurelia Crosscite appears in market scenes as she tries housekeeping work while her parents Mr and Mrs Murray Crasscite travel in Durango Mexico with their younger daughter Barbara accompanying Lhenr. The snippet notes family movements and domestic attempts amid travel.

Aurelia Murray Crasscite Durango Mexico Barbara Lhenr

Mary Beasley Plans Bermuda Cruise Next Month

Mary Beasley, a Briar Cliff Junior College attendee, prepares for a Bermuda cruise during the spring break. She will sail March 26 with Shiney Ann Sawyer and J B Sayer, embarking on a trip described as a full Bas ter vacation.

Mary Beasley Brial Chif Junior College Briar Cum Manor Bermuda Mary Shiney Ann Sawyer J. B. Sayer Baster

Mrs Gage Hosts Cocktail Party for Donald Forkers' Guests

Mrs Gage to entertain a few friends with a cocktail party at her home Tuesday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Doral Forker who arrived home Monday from New York City. Mr and Mrs Courtney William Fichtner hosted a no buffet supper Sunday evening at their home honoring Mr and Mrs Pred A Hornaday Jr of Rio Grande Letty who were recently married.

Cherry Desserts Celebrate February Festivals in Modern Canning

A vintage style read offers two cherry themed desserts that use sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. MAGIC CHERRY CAKE layers fruit and wafers and chills six hours. CHERRY MERINGUE PIE blends sour cherries with meringue in a baked shell, then chills before serving.

Washington

Speech Program at Bonn Avon Slated Tuesday Evening

Bonn Avon prepares a student led program with Mary Johnston presenting Li Monte Wiens an honor pupil in the speech department aided by Junior Speech circle and islasic department pupils. Open Forum conflict postpones Woman's Public Affairs Forum to February 14. Health education class shifts meeting to 8 oclock p m Monday and Thursday instructed by Mrs. Ever Johnson. Zeta Zeta sorority meets Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Miss Marty Earlys home 42 East Ashpy Place. Veinta lodge plans a benefit cava and bunco party at Hermann Bons hall Tuesday 2 p.m. Trinity Methodist women observe International Fellowship Ten with devotion led by Mr Arthur Moore.

Bont Avon Mary Johnston Li Monte Wiens Beacon Hill Presbyterian = church Ever Johnson Thn Yin Saint

Connollys to Attend New York Dog Show in Two Weeks

Mr and Mrs J Frank Connollys plan to travel to New York City to attend the Madison Square Garden dog show with their dogs They expect to stay about two weeks after visiting Chicago and Washington before returning home The article notes their enthusiasm about the dogs barking together at the show.

J. Frank Connolly Madison Square Garden New York City Chicago Washington

California Couple Guests at St Anthony Hotel

Mr and Mrs A H Hersting of Glendale Galil arrived Sunday to spend several days as guests at the St Anthony hotel They are the aunt and uncle of Mrs Russell Good of Willan Tabfi Thornin will entertain with a cocktail party Sunday evening at their Fredericksburg road residence.

Fornia St. Anthony A. H. Hersting Glendale Galil St. Anthony Hotel Findant Russell Good Willan Tabfi Thornin Fredericksburg, Road

Clear Skin Tonic Promise Boosts Vitality and Glow

A dubious health pitch touts a skin tonic claiming to feed body cells and strengthen nerves, offering a “natural health glow.” The ad promises better appearance, energy, and confidence, urging readers to buy at drugstores for societal praise.

Mrs Wasson Returns to Home in Minnesota Winter Visit

Mrs. Wasson and her husband Herbert Riddle of Minneapolis Bemidji Minn return from Monterrey Saltillo trip to 15 Terry Avenue in Minnois. The couple and Mrs. Clarence Wasson of Deen Lub Ma have been guests of Airs. Charles J Freaceau and Mrs. J Q Bridgers. Mrs. Baker and Mrs Treaccar toured Galveston while Mrs. Theobald builds a new home.

Mrs. Wasson Minnois Minnesota San Antonio Herbert Riddle Minneapolis Bemidii Minn Agarn Sinter Terry Avenue Monterrey Saltillo Clarence Wasson Deenlub Charles J. ‘Freaceau J. Q. Bridgers Ann Hiry Bud Baker Corpus Christ

Oklahoma visitors stay with Mrs Sutton family links

Oklahoma guests Mr and Mrs Walter Ellis Sutton Jr of Cement Oklahoma joined Mrs Sutton Sr and Mrs Sutton Jr for several days. Miss Alice Rasberry, daughter of G Rasberry of Cement, was married to Mr Sutton formerly of San Antonio. EB Baker and L L Lentz returned from Jud as visiting relatives. Mrs Baker stayed with her brother and sister while another guest stayed with cousins Annie Brock and Nita Genara.

W. E. Sutton Walter Ellis Sutton Jr Cement Okla Ills Sutton Jr Alice Rasberry Duck G. Rasberry Sutton San Antonio EB. P. Baker L. L. Lentz Judas

Country Club Trio In City Golf Tourney

Three enthusiastic golfers from the San Antonio Country Club, Mes dames Jedd Roe, George Paschal and Jack Lapham, represented their club at the Willow Springs city tournament Monday afternoon. They are also listed to play the courses of the Country club Tuesday and Brackenridge Wednesday.

Jedd Roe George Paschal Jack Lapham San Antonio Willow Springs Brackenridge

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