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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1944

Page

18

Chownings Celebrate 49th Anniversary With Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Charles Edward Chowning marked their forty ninth wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner at the Milam cafe for close family. They wed February 20 1895 in San Antonio with Rev N Harris officiating. Guests included Susie Haynes Chowning and Naomi Haynes among others. Mrs Chowning received a writing desk while Mr Chowning was gifted a 10 pound sack of sugar.

Charles Edward Chowning Milam Cafetteria Aboty Henderson Hecker Chowning Chownings San Antonio N. Harris Travis Park Methodist Church Offerating Susie Haynes Mesars John A. Shirley Charlie Haynes Chowning Sterling Price Bowles Susie Jeanette Chowning Lulie A. Haynes Violet A. Haynes Naomi Haynes John J. Haynes

luncheon honors Lady Edward Emerson at Fort Sam club

Mrs Norton Woothies hosted a luncheon at the Fort Sam Houston Officers Club Tuesday in honor of Lady Edward Emerson of Newfoundland visiting her son Lieut. Robert Watson and daughter Mrs E V Swift of Palestina also guest Maj and Mrs E V Swift Jr Other guests included Mesdames Watson Swift Jr and John Woodland.

Norton Woothies Fort Sam “Houston

Garcia Family Announces Mary Esther Garcia Wedding

Miss Garcia married Julius Fernandez in Immaculate Conception Cathedral Tam pico. Parents Mr and Mrs Cesar Fernandez of Tampico Mexico celebrate. Couple planned wedding trip through old Mexico and will reside in Tampico. Omicron Sigma Chi fraternity to hold pledge meeting Thursday at 518 Donaldson Avenue.

Francisca Garcia San Antonio Mary Esther Julius Fernandez Cesar Fernandez Tampico Mexico Immaculate Conception Omicron Sigma Chi Forourity Gerry Pa Xula Donaldson Avenue Ara

Mrs Wright Hosts Luncheon at La Fonda for Friends

Mrs Wright entertained 18 friends at a La Fonda luncheon on Tuesday. Among guests was Mrs George Harris of Los Angeles visiting Mrs T J Abbott Jr. Mrs Harris recently arrived from Houston where she spent three months with her son and daughter, Mr and Mrs George Harris.

R. W. Wright la Fonda George Harris Los Angeles T. J. Abbott, Jr Harris Houston

Son Born to Hollands in Schenectady NY

A son named Aaron Hentley Jr. was born February 22 to Mr and Mrs Holland of Schenectady New York. Mrs Holland, formerly Miss Josephine Wilson, is the daughter of Mrs Alfred B Maury. Mrs Sam Nagel of San Antonio is the paternal grandmother.

Social Events Highlight Weddings and Parties

News of newlyweds and upcoming weddings dominates social items. Miss Julian Penniman wed Lt Gus Groos Jr in Palm Beach, while Miss Mary Jo Hill hosted a shower. Miss Virginia Busby marries Lt Col James Watkins with planned receptions and multiple hostesses arranging parties at Fort Sam Houston and La Fonda in San Antonio.

Julian Penniman Wiliam Talbot ,Penniman Wilmington Del Gus J. Groos Jr Key West Fila Morente Groos San Antonio Palm Beach Fla Missy Joe Merce Ridgway Roy Preston Rogers Camp Gruber Gkla J. W. Ridgway Miss Ridgway Latin Quarter Polly Murray

Mrs Braun Attends Tivoli Reception for Golden Anniversary

Mrs A L Braun of 18 Halliday Avenue attended a Tivoli Texas reception honoring the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs C W Bissett. Seventy two guests were present including nine children eighteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A. L. Braun Halliday Avenue Tivoli Texas C. W. Bisisett

Two Women Honored At Luncheon In Home

Two visitors Mrs Virginia Gelsinger of Troy Ohio and Mrs James Madison Benedum of Albany NY were honored at a luncheon Tuesday hosted by Mrs Lee Christy at her home. Tables were set with places for Mesdames Ray P Soruels G W Mitchell Robert Reed Ben Irby R Sample T Underhill Fred Fack ley J Andrew Smith J A Watts Hilton P Howell James W Crenshaw E A Boone and W Leon Staten.

Virginia Gelsinger Troy Ohio James Madison Benedum Albany N. Y Lee ‘Christy Ray P. Soruels G. W. Mitchell Robert Reed Ben Irby E. A. Boone and W. Leon Staten

Luncheon for Bride-Elect Honors Miss Levy

Bam Hyman and Mrs. Oscar Eisenberg hosted a luncheon at the Aurora hotel for Miss Maxine Levy fiancée of Joe Hyman. Levy’s March wedding prompted a bridal party including Miss Florence Levy maid of honor Jerry Eisenberg junior bridesmaid Mrs Milton Smith Mrs Herbert Hyman and flower girls Jacqueline Hyman and Joan Greenberg. Levy and her mother have traveled to Austin for additional pre nuptial celebrations this week.

Bam Hyman Oscar ‘Wsenberg Maxine Levy Joe Hyman Aurora Hotel Miss Levy Florence Levy Jerry Eisenberg Jnior Milton Smith Austin Herbert Hyman Jacqueline Hyman Joan Greenberg

Miss Biard Pledged by University Literary Club

Miss June Diard daughter of Em lg ant Mrs. Peter B. Long was pledged to Alice Freeman Palmer Literary club in recent rush activities at Texas State College for Women. The San Antonio Society for the Hard of Heating announces a speech reading class at 7 30 p m Wednesday at club rooms Hicks Building. Regular classes are held Monday and Thursday at 2 p m each week. A Red Cross sewing group meets each Wednesday morning followed by luncheon and an advanced class at 1 30 p m.

June Diard Emlg Ant Peter B. Long Alice Freeman Palmer Literary Club Rush Texas State College For ‘Women The San Antonio Society For the Hard of Heating Hicks Red Cross

Mrs Dicken on Visit in Oklahoma City

Mrs W E Dicken of Oklahoma City is spending several weeks with her daughter Mrs Walter Flack. The Yemmesce Sigma sorority will meet at 5 p m Thursday in the home of Miss Mary Lou Chadwick, 623 West Elsmere place. Mrs L Hensley gave the devotional for the Circle of the W S C at McKinley Methodist Church, held at Mrs J A Brockman's home with a covered dish luncheon.

Mra W. E. Dicken Oklahoma City Walter Flack Mary Lou Chadwick West Elsmere Place L. Hensley Circle W.S.C McKinley Methodist Church J. A. Brockman

Club Calendar Highlights From Wednesday Events

Wednesday evening activities include Nekodah temple Daughters of Nile at 8 p m in Scottish Rite ballroom. Thursday events feature San Antonio auxiliary No 9 Spanish War Veterans at 2 p m in O F hall Crockett hotel Hulf avenue BTA at 4 p m in school auditorium Bexar chapter O E S in Masonic temple. Officers Council of Kasidah Review W B A at Pearl Aberthal home 2115 Seal. Conservation society and San Jose Mission board meet at 8 p m in granary San Jose. Women's auxiliary Grace Lutheran Circle No 1 at 2 30 p m parish house.

Nekodah Daughters of Nile Scottish Rite Temple San Antonio O. OF Hall Crockett Hotel Hulf Avenue B.T.A Bexar Ma' ‘Sonic Temple

Mrs Meyer Visits Here From California

Mrs. David Meyer, formerly Helen Goble of Waco, is visiting her mother-in-law Mrs. Wilton Meyer this week. She arrived from California with Lieutenant Meyer who has moved on to a new station in New Orleans.

David Meyer Helen Goble Waco Wilton Meyer Meyer California Lieutenant Meyer New Orleans

Social Calendar Dinner Party in San Antonio Hotel

Wednesday evening events include Mr and Mrs Otto Koehler hosting a dinner in the Ansacadho room of the St Anthony hotel to honor Mr and Mrs Roy Koester Bentzen of St Louis Also Ma Girls Cotillion club meeting at 7 20 p m at the home of Miss George Ant Farley 107 Paseo Encinai

Otto Koehler St. Anthony Hotel Roy Koester Bentzen St. Louis George Ant ‘Farley

Home Made Cough Syrup Claim Promises Quick Relief

An old promotional text extols a home mixed cough syrup advertised as easy to prepare in the kitchen without cooking. It claims soothing effects, loosening phlegm, and quick relief, recommending Pinex as a base and offering a money refund if unsatisfied.

Dr. Caldwell Rui

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lady Emerson Miss Garcia Mrs. Wright Hollands DR. Caldwell Senna San Antonio Light Pattern Department Mariaiy Martin New York Medames C. L. Cherry Lillis Dacy Mary Jo Hill Virginia Busby James. C. Watkins Jean 3 Land of Randolphfield August Taute Fosef Liberal Kan Camp Pickett Denton John C. Evers Perrinfield Miss Rusby Frances Seeburger Fort Sam Holston Mesdames T. R. Davis Leon Perron Harry J. Lucas Lou Emily Holleran Mr. R. Gray Jayne Coats Anita Arneson Miss Busby Alvin Rees Ruth Rees Bushy Frank W.falk Harry Kirby Mrs. Stauss Kirby Washington, D. C Mrs. Braun Miss Biard M. Vogel Muerly Madoc Jones Mrs. Dicken Fe Bing Reiresini Wow Ciella Jersey
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