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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1945

Page

11

Skillings Gerth Engagement And Fort Sam Wedding Plans

Miss Kate Carolyn Skillings engaged to Tech Sgt Mahon B Gerth of Fort Sam Houston. Wedding set February 19 in Brooke General Hospital chapel. Maid of honor Janice Luna, matron of honor Mrs L J Fohn. ushers include Frank E Gerth Jr and Sgt John L Skillings. Gerth recently returned from 32 months in the Southwest Pacific. Community notices describe gatherings leading to the wedding with teas and luncheons and Alpha Phi alumnae meeting.

Kate Carolyn Skillings Alee. Skillings Tech Mahonh B. Gerth Frank E. Gerth AE Rp Brooke General Hospital Fort Sam Houson Janice Luna L. J. Fohn Herbert W. Gerth Frank E. Gerth Jr John. L. Skillings Sergeant Gerth Southwest Pacific Migs Herbert Gerth J. L. Price L. R. Price R. Stahl Joyce Miller Miss Skillings Fye Gerth

Recent Bride Entertained and Society Notices

Mrs Chris Goldsbury honored at luncheon with guests including Mrs James William Dick and others. Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority to hold initiation banquet at Gunter. Shakespeare club meets at Miss Lida Raskin home to review Raven’s Religion Science and the Future. San Antonio Teachers’ council breakfast for business delegates at St Anthony hotel. Mrs Hagel McConaghy chairs social arrangements.

Chris Goldsbury Huntley Harrison Randall James William Dick Fred Oppenheimer William Ochse von Saunders Jack Browning Dan Campbell Leroy Denmar Jr Mark Thomas Beta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority North Terrace Gunter Bess Ward Vann Erma Klockler The Shakespeare Club Lida Raskin Baltimore Avenue N. C. Carter Raven Agnes Javid San Antonio Cornelle St. Anthony Board of Education Hagel McConaghy

Yemmiessee Sigma Elects Spring Officers At Adelia Haefgen Home

In a recent meeting at Adelia Haefgen's home the Yemmiessee Sigma sorority elected Edith Whiters as president Marvin Garvey as vice president Janelle Bowen recording secretary Charlotte Nelson corresponding secretary Patsy Rhinehardt treasurer Peggy Jo White sergeant at arms Dattell Crain pledge mistress Patsy Babbatgla parliamentarian Kathleen Kennon chaplain Tookle Deutz Istorian Helen Mansfield reporter Tookle Deutz Istorian Helen Mansfield reporter The Beta Tau Zeta sorority also plans a meeting at Miss Celina Welden's home 214 University Avenue Thursday.

Adelia Haefgen Yemmiessee Sigma Sorority Edith Whiters Marvin Garvey Janelle Bowen Charlotte Nelson Patsy Rhinehardt Peggy Jo White Dattell Crain Patsy Bab+taglia Kathleen Kennon Tookle Deutz Helen Mansfield

Hostesses compliment Mrs H L Will on visit

Mrs H L Will of Colorado Springs was thanked during a Bright Shawl luncheon hosted by Mrs Robert Bruton and Mrs Richard Spielan in Fresno. Guests included Mrs Z Mills of Kellyfield and Mrs T Logan J T Logarr Jean Aubrey Binkley and Charles Stone of Fayetteville Ark. Milk and desserts were served as reminders of the cordial gathering.

H.L. Will Robert Bruton Richard Spielan Auucheon H. L. Will Colorado Springs Colo Tout Cal Z. ¥. Mills Kellyfield Mosdames Oo 'T. Logan J.T. Logarr Jean Aubrey- Binkley Charles Stone Fayetteville, Ark

Pattern 9386 sewing pattern request details

Advertisement for Pattern 9386 with fabric yardage and size range listing many numbers. Instructions request 20 cents pattern fee to San Antonio Light Pattern Department Texas and 16 cents for Marian Martin Spring Pattern. Mentions delivery from New York office and two week shipping.

San Antonio San Antana Texas Marian Martin New York

Katina Paxinou to star in untitled 1870 Spain tale

Hollywood gossip notes Katina Paxinou will return to Paramount in April to star in an untitled historical romance set in 1870 Spain produced by Lew Harris. Cast includes Jennifer Jones Gregory Peck Lian Gish and Joseph Cotten. Filming to begin in Turson with headquarters expected there late month.

Loudella Q. Farsons Hollywood INS Katina Paxinou Paramount Spain Leu Harris Jennifer Jones Gregory Peck Lian Gish Joseph Cotten Ian Joe Cotten Jesse David Sel C. F E

Luncheon Held For Lieutenant Charlo e Sarratt Honored Guests

A luncheon was hosted at Bright Shank on Tuesday honoring Lieutenant Charlotte Sarratt of Camp Chaffee Fort Smith Ark visiting her mother Mrs Oliver Sarratt. Attendees included Mrs Sarratt Mrs George Cnever Mrs Nancy Boroks Sanford Mr John Barr and Miss Mary Castle.

Beverly Caldwell Bright Shank Charlotte Sarratt Camp Chaffee Fort Smith Ark Oliver Sarratt Mesdames Sarratt George Cnever Nancy Boroks Sanford John Barr Mary Castle Lieb

Kelly Field Reports Record Low Absenteeism in December

Kelly field posted the lowest absenteeism on record with 94.2 percent attendance in December across the Air Technical Service Command. A nationwide report received at Kelly Field in January shows the December rate highest in the command, surpassing prior figures.

Kelly Kelly Feld War Air Technical Service Command Kelly Field Jin January

Club Calendar Tuesday evening events list long

Tuesday and Wednesday schedules include Young Business Women in clubroom, Zeta Tau Alpha at Jane McIntosh home, San Antonio Authors club at Staple home, Ladies Altar Society at Fernando Cathedral hall, Jayreettes at Pan American room, Dart guards at Blue Bonnet Grove, Fidelia Bible class at Aurora hotel, Circle No 3 at Grace Lutheran parish house, and numerous other meetings at Gunter hotel and local venues including P T A and veterans groups.

Zeta Tay Alpha Sorority Jane MclIntosh Woodlawn San Antonio Composere and Authors of America P. m E. W. Stapl Garson Street Ladies' Altar Society San Fernando Cathedral Cathedral Hall Jayreettes Gunter Hotel Hess Dolan Guards Blue Bonnet Grove Homr Fannie M. Benkendorfer West Mulberry Fidelia Bible First Baptist Church Crystal Room Aurora Hotel Grace Lutheran Church Douglas Hound Southern Pacific Ladies’ Service Club C. H. Uirkel West Mistletoe Avenue Bexar County Eugene J. Hernandez United Spanish War Veterans Crockett Hotel Woodlawn Agenda Peacock Miliary Academy Woman’s Club ebub+ house San Pedro Sacred Heart Mothers’ Club Fannin P-T. A

IT SAYS HERE By Bob Hope At A New York Ice Hockey Tale

Bob Hope recalls a New York visit lampooning ice hockey as a brutalized game. He jokes about penalty boxes, toupees, and chaotic scenes in a club, comparing hockey to golf and recalling street shinney with battered cans and sticks.

Holywood John Emergy Tallulah Bankhead Wimpole Street Michael Sehwell John New York Hollywood Andy Russell Gail Russell James Danny Joan Whitney Charles Payson Action Joan Bette Davis Chiang Kai-Shek Todam Joan Blondell Veronica Lake Andre de Yoth Arizona Harry Hayes Morgan Gloria, Vanderbilt Lady Furness Connie Bennett Dane Prowell Canary David Holt David Chile Republic Betty Brace Central Park Bob Hope Indy Jack Benny Cleveland Conveignt King Fea. Syn. Inc

New Cotillion Cub Members Named At Country Club

New members of the Girls' Cotillion club include Mary Jo HNN, Kitty West Burns, Jane and Stella May Paschal, Gloria Bramlette, Grace Locke, Elisabeth Vaughan, Johnnie Boyle, Marion Nordan, Gloria Galt, Toya Clemens, Geraldine Harman, Maize McDavid, Faith and Gladys Ruth McNamara, Dorothea Chittim, Dorothy Twilker, Elizabeth Hill, Mayjarie Thorne, Charlotte Beckmanh and Patly Boswell. The cloud will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Country club. The Mothers' club of Ursuline academy will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday in the reading auditorium. The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist church will hold a tea and book review honoring new members at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Fellowship hall. Mrs. Francis N. Hays will review the book Ot My People.

Girls' Cotillon Club Mary Jo Hnn Kitty West Burns Jane Stella May Paschal Gloria Bramlette Grace Locke Elisabeth Vaughan Johnnie Boyle Marion Nordan Gloria Galt Toya Clemens Geraldine Harman Maize McDavid Faith Gladys Ruth McNamara Dorothea Chittim Dorothy Twilker Elizabeth “Hill Mayjarie ‘Thorne Charlotte Beckmanh Patly Boswell The Cloud Ett Woman's Missionary Union For the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Francis N. Hays

Short Visit for Oppenheimers Arrives From Mississippi

Mr and Mrs Frederic J Oppenheimer welcomed their son and daughter in law to Bi-Texi Mississippi for a 15 day visit with Dr and Mrs Frederic G Oppenheimer.

Frederic J. Oppen Heimer Bi- Texi Miss Frederic G. Oppenheimer

Social Calendar Luncheon and Cocktail Party Held

A Wednesday social calendar lists a luncheon at 1:30 PM hosted by Mrs. William Dick at the Country Club for Mrs. Huntley H Randall. A Valentine feature from 4:30 PM honors Miss Jessica Holden at Mrs. Warren Holden’s home with cocktails.

Bright Shawlatyie William Dick Huntley H. Randall Warren Holden Valentine Fea Jessica Holden

San Antonio Vocational and Technical PTA Meet

The San Antonio Vocational and Technical PTA will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The program will be presented by the music department. There will be a Valentine tea in the cafeteria after the business meeting.

Marin B. Fenwick P.T. A Allen Deiner Miobhers Winchan Harlandale H. D. Alx Jon Diy San Antonio Vocational and Technical Pw. A T He

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