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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1948

Page

7

New York Visitor Plans Winter Parties Ahead of Silver Anniversary

Mrs James Green a winter visitor from New York to host a luncheon February 17 at the Bright Shawl naming honored guests Mrs James W Austin of Atlanta Miss Madeline Russell and Miss Elizabeth Pharo of Philadelphia with a 10 day visit to Mr and Mrs Robert Pent to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Sigurd L Sorenson plan open house from 7 on Thursday evening inviting about 40 friends. Miss Norma Ping has left for Hammond Ind to reenter Monarch Conservatories of Music after graduating Brackenridge High School in January.

New York James Green James W. Austin Atlanta Madeline Russell Elizabeth Pharo Philadelphia Robert Pent Mas Norma Ping Hammond Ind Monarch Conservatories of Music Ashley Ping Brackenridge Nigh School

Valentine Brunch Held at Oak Hills Country Club

About 125 guests attended the Valentine brunch hosted by Mrs. Sam Glen Bechtel and Mrs. John Barre King on Tuesday morning at Oak Hills Country Club. The serving table featured a heart shaped basket with red carnations and poppies, with assistance from Mesdames Frank Wroien Grant Bechtel E. O. Severin Nelson F P. Wimberly W. E. Vincent and C T Abbey.

Valentine Sam Glen Bechtel John Barre King Oak Hills Country Club Frank Wroien Grant Bechtel E. O. Severin Nelson FP. Wimberly W. E. Vincent C.T. Abbey

Bickhams Return Home After Dallas Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bickham and daughter Jane visit home after attending the Sunday evening wedding of their niece Miss Jean Venturing to Don Folakoff. Jane served as junior bridesmaid and sister Miss Wancy Bickham was maid of honor. Dr and Mrs Bily B. Markette announce the birth of Cheryl Madeleine on January 19, granddaughter of Mrs Mari D Verstuyft and Mr and Mrs J R Markette.

George W. Bickham Jane Dallas Srnday Jean Don Folakoff Jane J Wancy Bickham SSMU Bily B. Markette Cheryl Madeliene Mari# D. Verstuyft J. R. Markette

Mirror of Your Mind by Lawrence Gould

A 1948 King Features psychology column discusses personal growth, forbearance, and the limits of helping others reach their own good. It cites dynamic psychology and notes research on unfaithfulness, plus a University of Iowa study on fatherless boys and aggression in play.

Lawrence Gould University of Iowa King

Wilmots to Return Home from Texas Open

The Wilmots and Mrs. Dan J. Wilmot along with children Suele and Jim mie plan to return to Roswell New Mexico after visiting Mrs. Wilmot’s parents Mr and Mrs I R Kane during the Texas Open golf tournament Accompanying them will be Mrs Wilmot’s sister Mrs Evelyn K Brett who will stay for several weeks.

New York Visitor Honored at Duffey Cocktail Party

Mrs Amos Beatie of New York City was the guest of Mrs R A Harmon at Mr and Mrs Walter Duffeys Sunday evening cocktail party. The centerpiece featured an all white floral arrangement. Mrs Beatie wore a black crepe cocktail dress while Mrs Harmon wore a jet sequined black crepe frock. Mrs Duffey appeared in a black satin cocktail gown with cap sleeves and swirling skirt.

Amos Beatie New York City R. A. Harman Walter Duffey Mrs. Beatie Mrs. Harman Mrs. Duffey

Party to Fete Eastern Guest

Mrs Roy Vanham plans a luncheon Monday in the Bright Show at Bel Air Maryland honoring Mrs Alex Fulford the house guest of Mr and Mrs Joe Sheldon. Guests will include a group of the honoree s friends.

Roy Vanham Alex Fulford Bel Air Joe Sheldon

Linebargers and Schroeder Host Valentine Buffet

Mr. and Mrs. Linebarger and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schroeder entertain with a buffet supper and Valentine party Saturday evening in the Minuet room at the Menger hotel. About 175 guests attend.

F. W. Linebarger Frank Schroeder Minuet Jroom Menger Hotel

Yorks to Go To Capital for Six Month Tour

Lt. Col. and Mrs. E. J. Yorks will depart in March for a six month duty tour in Washington D C. In September they will leave for Denmark where Col York will serve as air attache.

E. J. York Washington, D. C Denmark Col. York

Pattern 9397 Dress Pattern For Girls 6 To 14

Pattern 9397 features a wasp waist a full skirt and perky sleeves in sizes 6 8 10 12 14. Complete illustrated sew chart shows steps and fabric needs 23 8 yards of 3 4 inch fabric for size 10. Send 25 cents pattern request to Light Pattern Dept San Antonio 6 Texas plus 15 cents for Marian Martin pattern book.

Lakes San Antonio Texas Ito Sen

Dinner iFetes Tro Dinner iFetes Tro Wis and Mrs John Bennett Host

A long social note describes a Monday dinner party at the Bennett home honoring their daughters Mrs Thomas Musgrave Jr Maxwell Field Alabama and Mrs A Bruton Strange Providence R I and Mr Strange. Numerous couples are listed as guests with mentions of flowers and party details. It also notes upcoming events including a George Washington Silver tea February 18 at the Beacon Hill Presbyterian church with committees named, Alba club officers, and wedding events around Lt Knight and Miss Ann Johnson with related rehearsals and dinners.

Wis John Bennett Thomas Musgrave Jr Maxwell Field Ala A. Bruton Strange Providence R. 1 Strange John Bennett Jr Wiliam B. Lupe Hal Dewar George Rice Maxwell Parker E. A.cater R. C. Monsalvo Beacon Light Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church J. H. Shelton R. D. Reser O. C. Uhl P. D. Harrison Richard Gibson Ann Johnson St ‘James Knight William Mather Lt. Knight Wolf's Inn Brooks Field Officers’ Club Harry A. Johnson

Faith leader cited as outstanding layman in religious ed

Robert Garrett of Baltimore an investment banker and civic leader aged 74 is named the year’s outstanding layman in religious education by the International Council of Religious Education. The citation was announced in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Grand Rapids, Mich Robert Garrett Baltimore, Md International Council of Religious Education

New Ailment In School

Savannah home civics project prompts students to perform chores and politeness at breakfast. Mrs Martha M Mavromat assigns tasks to show citizenship in daily life, surprising a mother who misread a kind act as illness.

Savannah Martha M. Mavromat Castor

U S Clamps Ban On Oils Gas Export

Washington February 10 The government imposes an immediate embargo on export of all heating oils and gasoline from the Atlantic coast. This comes after a 19.5 percent cut in oil export quotas for the first three months of 1948.

Washington INS Atlantic

Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Promises Gentle Relief

Winter colds slow you down with upset stomachs and gas. Dr. Caldwell's Senna Laxative in Syrup Pepsin relieves constipation softly with no griping and provides carminative comfort for gastric distress. A longtime remedy loved by families, available in 60¢ and 1.20 sizes.

Dr. Caldwell

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