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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1944

Page

2

Citation Given L A Society Citation Given L A Society

A patriotic citation was awarded to Royal Neighbors camp No 4346 of San Antonio Texas for winning first in Ita classification during the Mother's Day war bond campaign. The camp received a framed three colored American flag picture, and Miss Erna Barthel Hook Island supreme reporter sent congratulations noting the camp’s vital contribution to the war effort and the patriotic principles of the order.

San Antonio Texan Ita Royal Neighbors of America Sso Erna MM. Barthel Hook Island the Society

Luncheon Program At First Presbyterian Auxiliary

The Auxiliary Round Table of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Willam McIntosh serves as chair, with panel discussion on World Missions and special music by Fred Bridges, Mrs. M. B. Manes, and Mrs. J. W. Francis. Election of officers follows the program.

First Presbyterian Church Mondarith Mircle No Willam McIntosh Chinie San Fred Bridges M. B. Manes J. W. Francis

Social Calendar Highlights Week of Weddings and Donor Events

The schedule lists multiple weddings including Miss Cansugo Anne Marcus and Ma. James Cornplius Taylor at For. Sam Houston, Miss Eleanor Jennings and Lerut Glenn Lucas on St Martins, and Mrs. Nancy Oden and Dr. Tomas Hoyt Diseker at Laurel Heights Methodist. Also noted are a blood donation drive at Stephens College with 300+ donors, USC Travelers Aid events in San Antonio, and Women's Society of Christian Service circles meetings across Travis Park Methodist Church with various hostesses and times.

Cansugo Anne Marcus James Cornplius Taylor Sam Houston Ralph E. Ire Eleanor Jennings Lérut Glenn Lucas Dr St Mart's Epicopal Nancy Odenald Tomas Hoyt Laurel Heights Methodist Church Recep Urea Johns Irene Gehmidt Patrica Otanter Stephens College Columus Jaime Bertha McGall Usc-Traelers New York USC Travelers’ Aid Joseph Murphy King’s Court

Couple On Visit EMsigo and Airs Thonax Wall Arrive

EMsigo and Airs Thonax Wall arrived Friday night to spend several days with their parents Mr and Mrs E. Gnolt and Dr and Mrs W. M. Wolf. They travel from Annayoils Md to San Diego Call for a new station. Wolf remembered as Misa Jom Gantt Club Calendar notes A clan gathering Saturday evening at Olmos Witnee club with Psi Omega Chi sorority hosting the last meeting with Mins Loutee Prabzer, 311 Ridgemont avenue.

Emsigo Thonax Wall E. Gnolt W. M. Wolf Annayoils San Diego Call Mire Wolf Misa Jom Gantt Debdie A Clan Psi Omega Chi Mins Loutee

Pan-American Group Formed In Monterrey Luncheon

Over 100 women from Texas and Mexico attended the inaugural luncheon for the Pan American round table of Monterrey. Bro. Collis M. de Garza was installed as director general, with Carmen Garia de Guarido as associate director and Mrs. Maurice Hugo as head of the Mexico City round table. Rebeca T. de Csuna, Florence Kerr de Mariscal, and Mrs. Harry Kelly held key offices while visitors from Laredo, McAllen, and other Texas cities joined the event.

Texas Mexico Pan American Round Table of Monttermy Collis M. de Garza San Anchulo Jocal Council of Pan-American Relations Woman's Club Maurice Hugo Round Table Mexico City Ational Committee Rebeca T. de Csuna Florence Kerr de Mariscal Harry Kelly Round Tables Larédo McAllen

Faith in a Name topic at Beacon Hill church

Sunday 11 a m at Beacon Hill Presbyterian features a parlor discussion on Faith in a Name led by nun church members. Sunday evening adults forum continues at 7 p m with a discussion on Istanbul Contracts.

Yall Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church

Essay Contest For Students Observing Texas Centennial

Mrs Henry R Wollord named chairman of the supervising Committee for a state wide essay contest sponsored by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Open to high school students with awards Why Texas should observe a centennial of statehood Topic Winters to be announced at the next annual convention in Austin in May Rules will be distributed to school superintendents Army chapter C E & will meet Monday night in Army Judge hall Dora Anne Muleher and Georg F von Ostermann presiding Associate matrona and patrons of the city will be guests

Henry R Wollord Daughters of the Republic of Texas Texas Austin

Easy to make pattern 9068 for misses sizes and more

The notice advertises a simple sewing pattern 9068 for misses sizes 12 14 16 18 and 20 with a bow hos and tie back bell. It explains fabric needs 27 8 yards 35 inch and 2 3 yard ribbon plus a needlework pattern and decorative motifs for garments. Send 20 cents for patterns to The San Antonio Pattern Dept Texas and 10 cents more for the 144 Marathon Spring Pattern Book.

San Anton Sant Pattern Dept San Antonio Texas New ‘York

Chamber of Commerce Dinner Hosts Patterson Visit

The Gun ter hotel Rose room will host a Saturday night dinner honoring Undersecretary of War Robert P. Patterson. Congressman Paul J. Eliday will accompany him as about six hundred San Antonians reserve seats. B. R. McGimgey will preside. the program includes a national anthem, invocation by Dr Patrick J. Miller, choir performances, and Patterson’s address rebroadcast over TSA at 8 10 p m.

Robert P. Patterson Chamber of Commerce Hin Patterson Paul J. Euday Gunter Hotel B. R. McGimecy Wil Clyde J. Holt Trinity University Choir Patrick J. Miller McGimgey Ellday TSA

God as Love and Liberty Sermons at Local Church

J P Sewell minister of the Church of Christ will speak Sunday at 10 745 am on God As Love and at 730 pm on A Plea for Liberty. Classes for all ages start at 930 am and all congregational singing is directed by Ben Franklin Moss.

J. P. Sewell Church of Christ Grove Venue Mr. Sewell Ben Franklin Moss

Dr Wright Brings Sunday Messages at St Mark's

The Rev Thomas H Wright will preach at two morning services 8:30 and 11:00 at St Mark's Episcopal Church 315 East Pecan to accommodate visiting soldiers. The choir sings both services and the anthem The Heavens Are Telling by Haydn. A Sunday evening service at St Mark's Mission is planned for 2:00 with the rector preaching.

Sr. Mar' S Episcopal Church Thomas H. Wright D. D St. Mark's East Pecan Wright Haydn St. Mark's Mission Albert P. Shirkey Travis Park St. Anthoony Hotel KTSA Varge Choral Choir Frank A. Hoberlein

Diversified Farming Advice from Texas County Agent

County Agent Henry A. Fitznugh urges Bexar county farmers to diversify their operations with feed crops poultry and dairy and beef cattle. He stresses storing feed in trench silos for drought protection and notes feed shortages and higher prices loom next year.

Bexar Henry A. Fitznugh Fitztugh Fitzhugh Pitznugh

Man Charged In 3 Assaults

Police arrested Milton Pursley for aggravated assault after three women were attacked near Nogalitos and Helena streets at about 9 30 p m Thursday. The victims named Lena Williams 22 her sister Bu ale 16 and Dera Ayala 21 all residents of nearby Helena street Susie Williams fought off the man with a band bag local court Gourty No 1 filed three separate counts related to the incident.

Milton Purseley Bryant Sived Gourty Court No. 1 Pursley Nogalitos Helena Phot Warner Lena Williams Buale Helena Street Dera Ayala Helnna Aireel Susin Willams

Handcraft Squares Pattern Ad from San Antonio Light

A needlecraft department ad offers a dozen erociated crochet square patterns for a 30 inch scarf with edging after joining. Pattern 1a4 includes square instructions and materials. Send 15 cents to pattern number with name and address. catalog adds 32 pages of embroidery crochet quilts and more from New York office by mail.

San Antonio Light Needlecraft Department San Antonio

Charitable Deduction Rules for Federal Income Tax

A historical notice outlines deductible charitable contributions under federal tax law. It lists five categories including gifts to public purposes, organized US charities, religious and educational groups, scientific and literary bodies, and veterans organizations. Dues are not deductible, and personal gifts to individuals do not qualify.

United States Red Cross National War Fund Pew

San Antonio service members listed for duty and honors

The clipping lists San Antonians on duty at North Ireland Eighth Camp Headquarters and Camp Lejeune including Cpls Fred Bustamante and Richard Jaimes, Pvt Alice Cook in boat training, Lt George Kennedy awarded Distinguished Flying Cross with others noted for training, education, or promotions at various bases and schools. It mentions Lucille Mendez and Mayme E. Lacey achieving petty officer and WAC statuses along with several others connected to local addresses.

San Antoninas An A. A Campechle Command North Ireland Hugene John Klein Josephine K. Kiel Avant Lavenue Fred & Bustamante Jane Bustamante Richard Jaimes Lulea Jaimes Concho Street Alice Cook San Antonio Weet Locust Street Camp Lejeune Marine Base Diate L. Schuster Panatya Canal Department Mary Schussler Wayne Dixie South Flores Street George A.kennedy Sabinal Southwe Pacific Army Joby A- Ley McMullin Street Yale University New Haven Edward N. Cativa Camp Raber Calif Lucille Mendez Stre Naval Training School Laws Stata Teachers College Mayme E. Lacey North Alanatreel Wac Camp Stewal Gae Angus 4 Mercedes Ute State Agricultural College

Tax treatment of business contributions summary

The text explains that business donations to chambers of commerce or trade associations are deductible if they further trade or business and do not aim to influence legislation. Contributions may be in cash or property, with property valued at fair market value. For tax returns, Item 11 contributions require a Schedule showing recipient organizations and amounts.

United States Chamber of Commerce Wobey

Spreen Named Noonday Speaker at Interdenominational Service

The Rev. William J. Spreen of South Side Christian Church will speak at the interdenominational noonday service at Travis Park. Dr Floyd Allan Bush of Central Christian Church and Rev Russell Brown of Palm Heights Methodist will help lead. The San Antonio Sister’s Association sponsors Monday events from 12:05 to 12:30.

William J. Spreen South Side Chriattschireh Thur Travis Park Floyd Allan Bush Central Christian Church Wills Side Russell Brown Palm Heigh

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L.A. Society Gelong Schmidt Etta Hall Woman's Society of Christian Service Travis Park Methodist Church J. M. Woods E. Cincinnat D. Floyd Smith Steves F.C Kayton Pictelis Matrons Lens Ware Blanche Settles Dms L. L. Lente W. Huisache W. ©. Watson W. Grampray Testaya Mie Robly Brewer Ewing Jr Fort Sam Houston Martha Amelia Smith Army Nurse Corps Officers’ Club Ford Green Phots Boand Men of Baptist Temple Edward E., DeWees First Baptist Church Taylor Streets Perry F. Webs Br. Webb Broadbank Sunday School Training Union God Sewell Dr. Wright Flash Gordon Tee Mom Leas Dale Benn Ner Tle Luke Clams UP Jimmy Murph Lif Toots Casper SOXET Charities Darke Sam Livestock Market Xeon Tha Prrner Insog Vale Toeizo Artis T Church of Christ Grove Ave South Presa Jesse P. Sewell Abel Spreen Draughon Business College A. & M. College United States Office of Education
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