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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1927

Page

9

Visitors Celebrate Visitors At City Welcome

Prominent locals gathered in San Antonio for a midweek visit with Mrs. Keating and noted figures. Autographs in guest books marked the occasion as Virginia author Branch Cabell and others shared praise. A Sunday reception at the Rate home featured Mrs. Riley Gorton among hosts.

Keating San Antonio Walpole Miss Wood Rate Home West Cypress Street Riley Gorton WL Herff Judea A. PW. Seeligson Frances Simpson James Simpson

Social events scan for February gatherings in local notices

The coming week features multiple social teas luncheons dinners and entertainments hosted by Mrs. Peston Mrs. Hart Mrs. Orsinger and others at venues including Bright Shawl the Anthony hotel and San Antonio Connery club. Notable guests include Margaret Williams Laura Wooldridge and Miss Kate Mason Lancaster among others.

Charlotte Stillman E.G. Peston Margaret Williams Mobile Ala Laura Wooldridge Little Rock Ark Charles Vincent Hart Anthony Hotel Remington Orsinger Bright Shawl W. D. Connor R. A. Gregory J. Heidt Marcaver Williams Rosalee Lamy C. W. Burlin J. Horn H. Coe Katherine Yowell Dayton W. A. Adams P. S. Golderman Phylis Golderman Kate Mason Lancaster Peter Sather Samuel J. Chandler John Allen Walter Chautauqua N.Y Cassius M. Dowell San Antonio C. C. Vaughan Bridge San Pedro Avenue Martha Lewis Virginia Martindale F. N. Haggard Mattie Littmar St. Mary's Ball Howard Street Ranger Society St. Anthony Manor R. G. Sherrard

Royal Tour Abroad and Fiesta Coronation Rumors

Report from Southern France notes visits to San Reno Menton Monte Carlo Nice and Cannes with an emphasis on the Cannes tennis tournament. Rumors circulate that the coronation queen of the Fiesta de San Jacinto will be chosen but identities remain secret. Several alumnae groups and local clubs plan events in coming days including music teas and luncheons.

Europe France Rivieras San Reno Menton Monte Carlo Nice Cannes Fiesta Fiesta de San Jacinto Order of the Alamo

Infantry Officers Hold Valentines Hop at Officers Club

The Twenty third Infantry officers and their wives hosted a Second Division dance Friday evening at the Officers' club. A Valentine theme featured red roses and hearts in the decorations. Hosts included Colonel and Mrs. C. E. Clark and several other officers and spouses.

Twenty-third Infantry Officers’ Club Valentine C. E. Clark B. G. Sherrata Fred I. Logan Ben A. Chasteine Noah M. Bringon

San Antonio hosts high society party with guests from El Paso and Tulsa

General and Mrs. Paul B. Malcus entertained at their Army post home with Canton decorations and a Big Parade film outing at the Empire theater. Guests included Mrs. G C Mudgett of El Paso and Mr. and Mrs. Benton Foltz of Tulsa visiting local relatives and Miss Margaret Lewis.

Paul B. Malcus Artillery Post China Empire Theater Margaret Lewis Gilman C. Audgett el’ Paso Mudgett Nancy Williams Miss Lewis San Antonio Mra. Benton Foltz Tulsa Okla FP. A. Patten Blanco Road Maxey Hirsch Queens, L. I Fredericksburg

Sun Flower Club Holds Wednesday Meeting at Mrs Gordon’s

Mrs Roy C Gordon hosted the Sun Flower club at 301 Stafford Street. Prizes were awarded to members I A King P J Farrell Thelma Staudt and guest prizes went to Vi Guy Le Sturgeon G Hammer M Douglas and W Enerick A salad course was served to the listed members and guests with Thelma Staudt T A King W Emerick and E Pierson also noted for attendance At the next meeting Mrs OL George will host the gathering.

Roy C. Gordon Sun Flower Club Stafford Street I. A. King P. J. Farrell Thelma Staudt Guy le Sturgeon G. Hammer M. Douglas W. Enerick A. Ackley J.E. King F. McGee I. George L. Campbell Hrankerwick W. Newyon P. Werner Hansell J. Steude R. Strume G. Staudt J. J. Farrell J. Guy le Stourgeon DP. St. Covey T. A. King W. Emerick E. Pierson FE. Pentland

Miss Lancaster Honored At Bridge Party In Her Honor

Mrs. Harry McArdle and Miss Maria McArdle hosted a bridge gathering Saturday afternoon complimenting Miss Kate Mason Lancaster, bride elect. Valentine motifs appeared in floral and table decor as Cornelia Lancaster, Frances Bender, Ethel Emmanuelli, Helen Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson, Dorothy Ross, Nancy Ross, Maxine Gregg, Phyllis Golderman, Tiggie McLean, Janet Mueller, Mrs. Peter Sather Jr., Mrs. Clyde Lancaster, and Mrs. Douglas McCrum attended.

Miss Lancaster Harry McArdle Maria McArdle Kate Mason Lancaster Valentine Cornelia Lancaster Frances Bender Ethel Emmanuelli Helen Elizabeth Nelsor Dorothy Nancy Ross Maxine Gregg Phylls Golderman Tiggie McLean Janet Mueller Peter Sather Jr Clyde Lancaster Douglas McCrum

Colorful Shrine Valentine Party and Social Mix

A series of social events in San Antonio featured Shrine Valentine festivities chaired by A. E. Norton and a studio concert by Jose Arpa and students with visiting Paris artists. Local and out of town guests gathered for dances, suppers, and bridge teas at homes and clubs, including Mrs. Relph Kilgore’s farewell and multiple entertaining parties hosted by San Antonio residents. The scenes reflected a bustling social season with art, music, and spring decor.

Jose Atpa San Antonio

Rangers Plan For Annual Dance

The Ranger society schedules its annual February dance for Friday February 18 in the St Anthony hotel ballroom. Miss Marjorie Talhurst is mascot and sponsor. event backed by multiple couples and local leaders. Eddie Warwick's orchestra will provide music under seven spotlights on a mirrored globe center ceiling. an executive committee leads planning.

Ranger Society St St. Anthony Hotel Marjorie Talhurst Hal Browne RK. A. Richey Verrell Camp Felder J. L. Pridgen 2. M. Jolson Max Sirsch Im Riesenbeck Eddie Warwick Lawrence Wimberly Hirschie Johnson Frank Hagan Jr Willis Tate John Henry Ibert Rice Bulis Neake Agnew Dennison Ranger

Honor Guest Mrs Fortwangler Entertains At Kelly Field

Mrs. Frank Fortwangler hosted a Thursday afternoon party at her home complimenting Mrs. E A Wilson. The tea table featured lacecloth roses and ferns. Guests included Mesdames E A Wilson H B Fortwangler Harry Richardson Dave Mintz Frank Mooty J N Brooks and Ri Roberts.

EA. Wilson Frank Fortwangler Kellyfield E. A. Wilson H. B. Fortwangler Harry Richardson Dave Mintz Frank Mooty J. N. Brooks Ri. ©. Roberts

Party Is Given Miss McCellan

Miss Camilla Cattarelli entertained intimate friends of Miss Marjorie McCellan at Miss Eda Ridder's home with a bridge party. A red and white color scheme was used, and a tard party is planned for 2 o'clock Saturday February 19 on the St Anthony roof, hosted by Mrs J L Anderson and Mrs T J Walthall to benefit tubercular children. Reservations may be made by calling the sponsors.

San Antonio Richard Kuhn Kings Court Jack Ross Dallas Harry J. Simpson Lamar Seeligson Sccient Steel J. Beily Gordon A. W. Seeligson M. Sullivan Camilla Cattarelli Marjorie McCellan Eda Ridder J. L. Anderson T. J. Walthall St. Anthony

Pan-American Round Table Meets at Gunter Hotel

The Pan-American Round Table of Texas held a regular meeting at the Gunter hotel with Mrs J C Griswold in the chair and Mrs Henry Aghly McCullough directing the program. New members joined, including Mrs Gray Cilders from Costa Rica, as discussions covered Inter-American Congress of Women resolutions and plans for education, nursing training, women’s political rights, and world peace efforts.

Pan- American Round Table Hell Gunter Hotel J. C. Griswold Henry Aghly McCullough J. 2. Harrison Tima Peru Ineng Round Table Gray Cilders Costa Ried Congress Inter-American Relations Group San Antonio Balthasar Brom International Court of Justice Western Hemisphere Dr. Brum International Association Chile Havana Cuba America

Mrs Witt Hosts Bright Shawl Luncheon Honorees

Mrs. Robert Witt plans a Bright Shawl luncheon for Saturday Feb 19 honoring Mrs. Floyd McGown Sr Miss Marjorie McGown and Mrs. Randolph Bryant of Houston who visited Mrs McGown. Also noted are guests and hosts at related gatherings in Woodlawn avenue and Houston guest arrivals.

Robert Witt Floyd McGown Sr Marjorie McGown Randolph Bryant Houston McGown B. A. Holland William A. Schmidt New York Schmidt Mesdames R.A. Richey J. A. Adame B. Hervey Floyd Meltown Marjorie MeGown San Gabriel Apartments Woodlawn Avenue L. Randolph Bryan Little Son MeGown Miss MeGown

Girl Reserve Official to Visit L A in February

Miss Ethel Niermeyer national Girl Reserve secretary for the southwestern region visits San Antonio February 17 to 20. She speaks at Brackenridge High School and meets with Girl Reserve cabinets and advisers. events include supper with the association and junior high council meetings. Local committee leads include Mrs. Ross Burns and several others. notable guests include Mrs. Vincent D. Mee of New York visiting L M Wurzbach.

Ethel Niermeyer San Antonio Young Women's Christian Association Niemmeyer Brackenridge High School Main Avenue Miss Niermeyer Association Ross Burns Frank Paschal W. M. Marvin R. T Y. McGill H. 0. Fiecher G. W. Mason E. M. Worthington C. Paul Eldridge Adams M. Anden N. O. Seigh Alfred Pfitsch Gladys Foster Mary Carnahan

Washington Birthday Reflections and Seasonal Gifts

The piece celebrates Washington’s Birthday as a time to honor the Father of the Country and reflect on his virtues. It also promotes Valentine flowers from FV Kilfmeyer & tq florists at 109 WL Drewes and advertises Salome silk fashion at Tadeen's Suk Shop, 219 Alamo Plaza, highlighting a new silk weave and spring patterns.

Washington America Kilfmeyer & Tq Drewes Woodlawn Tt Weontann Salome Usdome Tadeen Tadeen's Suk Alamo Plaza Newton-Weller & Co Orch

Garhart's Mexican foods boost spring meals and comfort

The article promotes Gebhardt's foods for easy luncheon and dinner options with chili con carne tamales and the Original Mexican Dinner Package. It highlights convenient cans heated in hot water and praises Sunshine Laundry for keeping blankets soft and fresh, ensuring home comforts with regular cleaning and pleasant scents.

Giardt Gebhardt Margaret Eiamnfort

Public Service Co. transportation praised for children safety

A reader-penned note compliments the Public Service Co for using dependable transportation to shuttle children like Charlotte and Weity to a party. The mother praises the service for keeping kids safe and under supervision, seeing it as a valuable parental aid.

Charlotte Weity Condaetor Public Service Co—ani

Sofiee Frappe Recipe and Spring Home Ads

Rita offers a dessert recipe for Sofiee Frappe using coffee and whipped cream with a cherry and suggests Newton-Weller & Co. refrigerators as spring home improvements. The letter-like text also highlights fabric trims, Jacsom chiffon, and floral fashion in a local newspaper style.

Rita

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