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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1946

Page

11

Gold Promise and Peril in Jessie and John's Gold Rush

Jessie and John journey from Monterey to Mariposa with a servant and helper as they mine gold worth nearly 25,000 dollars. They hire gear and men, entertain delegates, and John becomes a state senator while facing pressure to sell mining stock to fund equipment. Tension grows as outsiders enter and a long senate term looms.

John Jessie Lily Monterey Gregoriy Lee Mountains Tessie Greggorie Squaw Jota Gregorio Joan California Washington James Buchanan Mme Joly

We Women 7 Lois Sohn8o A Peculiar Tale

A fragmentary report describes a man loitering near a drug stage and a porter, followed by a questionable exchange. It hints at a cosmetic industry revival in San Antonio with affordable scents and youth oriented products, plus a note on a publisher using Gibson Roker for medical drawings and a novelty bunny doll.

Alvay San Antonio

Advice to Lovelorn by Beatrice Faireax

A teen romance advice column urges the involved girl to act mature and patient. The readers discuss a lingering attraction, social signals, and whether to push or wait for the boy to speak when possible, noting both teens act childish. The guidance emphasizes calm, steady behavior and avoids pressuring the partner.

Beatrice Faireax Miss Falta Tadtics Raine

Pre-Nuptial Events and Society Notes Highlight Miss Murphy

The San Antonio Light outlines pre nuptial gatherings for Miss Carolyn Murphy with invitations tied to the San Antonio country club and local Woodmen events. Notable entries include Myrtle Brave meetings at Woodman hall on February 25 and a fame party planned for Feb 25, plus several bridal teas and breakfasts hosted by Mrs George Lun and Mrs Jack Voster.

Chisfs Lelien Anlan Taylor Mina Amon Carolyn Murphy Incheon George Lun San Antonio Jack Voster

Concert Ushers and Piano Duo Set for Tuesday Event

Dougherty and Ruzicka will co-play piano at a Tuesday concert starting at 1:00 p.m. in the San Petris Playhouse. Featured participants include Mesa Milligan Alois Bras and Grady Rey under the Tuesday Musical Club sponsorship with Mrs. Mark Wright hosting a sequence of dances and entertainments in nearby venues.

Dougherty Ruzicka Mesa Milligan Alois Bras Ae Ranelolstr Grady Rey Tuesdhiy Musial Club San Petris Playhouse Cos Mark Wright Thuysdy

Marriage Announcement in Sherman Society Pages

A note from Sherman details the engagement and marriage of Miss Catherine Nonldavester to Lt. Col. Hunes H. Parke. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Williten Alfred Noa, is a University of Texas graduate. Parke, son of Mrs. Mary B. Parke of Austin, has ties to New York City and the Parke family.

Jaeaily Catherine Nonldavester Williten Alfred Noa Sherman Hunes H. Parke Mary B. Parke Austin New York Parke University of Texas Royle

Austins Visit For Week End Guests In City

Col and Mrs Sam Austin and Attilia's sister Mrs Ted ward M Vickett of Austin were guests of Col and Mrs ... Mrs Johan P Ws ob Capi and Mrs Paul pi Batite mam at Mission were recent visitors. Overseas dispatches report in California pending for Passhanincttt.

Sam Austin tMis Califor

New Pastor's Wife Arrives at Allen Church

The arrival of MW N W Lovely and her children Grandadupert and Alice Ann at Noah Andayer is reported. Lovely, recently discharged from the army, served as a priest? Noted as the pastor's wife. the text also references a group name Mistralin applied to South Sea islands.

MW N. W. Lovely Grandadupert Alice Ann Coss Andayer Noah Onuaelan Mr. Lovely Paren Mistralin Nyst South Sea Islands

Navy separations list officers and streets across multiple names

A published roster lists numerous Navy personnel including Lt Henry Williams, Lt Victor Koen, Milford Peel, Samuel Ybarra, Lucille Mendez, Dayle Von De Von, Robert Kracker, and others with street addresses such as 1117 Muncey, 942 West Mistletoe, 1911 San Luis, and 306 Sharer. The document presents a broad roll of names, ratings, and home addresses, reflecting discharge or transfer notices with varied locales and street details.

Navy Henry Willams Muncey Street James N. Edgar Stie Arthur Street Tathert Welch Coxswain Wickes Street Robert A. Kracker Lucille Mendez Sharer Street Dayle Ly von de von William R. Coffey Sle Texas Samuel R. Ybarra Mmge San Luis Street Victor B. Koen- Ininp West Mistletoe Avenue Milford D. Peel Davis Street B. J. Schmidt West Craig Place Lewis F. Sansom Jos Bacranento’ Street Victor B. Willis East Houston Ghevl Warner PF Crain Boerne Street Loyd George Finchwie Leroux Wade Jr John 4 Fromims Pair Avenue Sudo Gallepro Iui Conk

Polio House Story Set in Beaar County Meeting

The De Zavala chapter plans a Beaar County Polio House story meeting at the Bluchonnet hotel. Mrs Ed Golson, born 1869, will discuss the old ranch home and early life, aided by Parks Klumpp and Ted James who prepared a family records paper. Judge Goeth, current owner, will describe the 48 year history and the building’s use in Texas before the Civil War.

Polley Beaar County de Zavala Texas Historieak Lintiniaths Association Bluchonnet Ed Golson Jose Dichine Povey Parks Klumpp Ted James Coa. Goeth Alan Robert TH Joe

Supper Hosted by Mr and Mrs Alion at St Anthony Hotel

About eighty guests attended a Sunday evening supper in the Tapestry room at the St Anthony Hotel. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Alion with assistants Mesdames Turner, Robinson, C. B. Bieden and Jack. The red velvet table featured white rosettes and red chenille hearts. a reflector displayed gladioli and carnations while a pianist played.

St Anthony Hotel and Birs Alion Bieden

Skull Fracture After Fall At Gunter Hotel

Burgess Neal of 502 Augusta Street suffered a fractured skull after falling down a flight of stairs at the Gunter hotel Sunday night and remained in the hospital Monday.

Burgess Neal Augusta Street Gay Euttering Gunter Hotel

Dr Burnham Road Victim in Fatal Collision Near Fredericksburg

Dr Mary Burnham aged 65 died in a Sunday afternoon crash on Fredericksburg and Willcrest roads near the city limits. She was a passenger in a car driven by Mrs James C Hensley. a truck trailer loaded with sheep overturned to avoid collision. The truck was operated by S Odell Ellis Jr of Menard. An inquest is set for Monday before Justice John B Geraghty.

Mary Burnham East Quincy Fredericksburg Willcrest Burnham James C. Hensley East Elmira Street Ision S. Odell Ellis Jy Menard Justice of the Peace John B. Geraghty Precinct 2

Homemade cough syrup claim promises quick relief

An ad touts mixing a home cough syrup using pine syrup and water as a quick, money saving remedy. It asserts fast throat and chest relief, easier sleep, and claims the product is simple for a child to make, with a money back promise and references to inexpensive ingredients.

Rae Corn Ayrup

Newcomers Compliment Bright Centerpiece at Mitchell’s Party

A Bright Shawl reception at Mrs. Gugene H. Mitchell’s home featured a colorful centerpiece of red gladioli and gerbera daisies with calendula and cornflowers on a green cloth with yellow pottery. Twenty five guests attended and complimented Mrs. John P. Laimbier as Mr. and Mrs. Laintver establish their permanent residence at 142 East Huisache Avenue.

Gugene H. Mitchell John P. Laimbeer Laintver East Huisache Avenur

Visits With Parents in San Antonio Gather for Tea

Mrs. M R McCrackin and her son Tammy arrived Monday for a ten day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs K J Vanham. Major McCrackin is stationed at Louisville. San Antonio Auxiliary No 9 United Spanish Way Veterans will meet at 2 pm Thursday in the TO hall. A Valentine tea will follow.

M. R. McCrackin Tammmy K. J. Vanham Major McCrackin Louisville, Ky

Mrs Clark Visits Thor L A Population

A fragment notes Mrs Clark visiting with a brief population figure for Los Angeles in 1800 stating 315 residents. The text includes stray names and incomplete context, offering little reportable event beyond the curious numeric trivia.

L. A Los Angeles

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