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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1946

Page

2

Jessie Accepts Role As Presidential Aide And Spokesperson

Following Johns nomination the months were tense as Jessie sought to light a household beacon in the White House. She asked John to let her help and act as aide de camp and spokesman while he declined to campaign publicly. Daily she faced interviews by women reporters and a growing burden related to women rights.

John Jessie West White House Antais Hing Features Synds

Immortal Wife part of Lincoln campaign told in stone style

Irving Stone narrates a Republican era scene with John and Jessie as crowds rally for Free Speech Free Press Free Soil and Fremont. Lincoln supporters, mass meetings, torchlight processions, and a split vote threaten victory as Fillmore’s third party edges the outcome. Jessie’s popularity rises amid a bitter campaign night.

Abraham Lincoln John Princeton Tabernacle New York Wiliam Cullen Bryant Carl Schurz Charles A. Dana Horace Greeley Fremont Victory Millard Fillmore Jessie Irving Stone

Mrs Russell Hosts Luncheon at Menger Hotel

Mrs Richard Henry Russell entertained in the Miniuet room of the Menger hotel with a lovely Friday luncheon honoring Mrs Arthur Seeligson. A large U shaped table featured three long centerpieces of spring flowers with blossoms trailing along runners connecting the bowls. 52 guests attended.

Richard Henry Russell Menger Hotel Arthur Seeligson

Pattern 9236 nightgown set with jacket offered

The San Antonio Light advertises pattern 9236 for a nightgown and bed jacket set in sizes 12 through 20. The pattern requires specific yardage for 35 inch fabric and includes lace options. Order by mail with twenty cents, specifying size name address and style number. The Marian Marin Spring Pattern Book is available for fifteen cents with a free bag-on-a-belt pattern inside. orders fulfilled from New York with two weeks delivery.

San Antonio San Ate Fonio Texas Marian Marlin New York

Miss Miller to Wed Etheridge in February

Miss Frances Miller, engaged to John Morgan Etheridge, will marry February 18. Several social events mark the engagement with breakfasts, luncheons, showers, and dinners hosted by Mrs. John R. Pratt, Mrs. E. J. Rowan and daughter Margarette, Mrs. William Seipel, Mrs. E. L. Goldbeck, and Mrs. Jimmie Knight with Patsy Wolpman assisting. The bride and parties invitees include local social figures.

Frances Miller John Morgan Etheridge John R. Pratt Aurora E. J. Rowan Margarette Peraux St. Anthony William Seipel la Fonda

WE WOMEN by LOIS JOHNSON and cultural notes

The item discusses a song Welcome to Gen eval Krueger credited to Ethel Os Crider, linked to Welcome to Texas written for Texas statehood. It mentions praise a lecturer received and notes on DDT in wallpaper and a women’s wear shortage, including hose limits and fashion shifts toward bare legs.

Lois Johnson Ethel Osborn Crider Krueger Texas

Miss Haley Hosts Crystal Shower for Bride Elect

A Valentine theme crystal shower for Miss LaVerne Maley bride elect was given at Mrs. George Wisterzil’s home. Little Miss Soleier dressed as Cupid presented a gift to the honoree. Assisting were Mrs. Haley and Mrs. VanderWeide. A doctor announced his return and office reopening in the Wix building for general and thoracic surgery.

George Wisterzil Edward W. Coyle Wix Professional

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