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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1947
Page
6
Mrs Edgar Tobin wears a diamond studded leaf lapel pin while Mr and Mrs Sidney Wress display a grand piano with new organ attachments. Clarence E Nelsons enjoy a warm living room fireplace as spring approach brings plans for a porch. Camellia grower Mrs Louis J Kocurak lists varieties including Perfection Purifan and Professor SargenK.
Mrs. Carl Janney and her daughter hosted a crystal shower for Miss Charlie Cheetham, bride elect, at the home of Mrs. Janney. Yellow flowers adorned the event while gifts awaited the 40 guests, with Mrs. Herbert Eversole and Miss Katherine Eversole assisting. Local attendees included Mrs. J Herbert Compton Jr. of Austin.
A 1947 King Features Syndicate column explores true mental fatigue as a myth, blaming fatigue on physical strain or waning interest and fear of overwork. It also argues parents overstep in choosing children's spouses and praises inspired teachers while lamenting the undervaluation of teaching.
The San Antonio Music Club hosts the second morning musical and luncheon at 11 am in the Minuet Room of the Menger hotel. Mrs Virginia Herrison Miller reviews Russell Hannay's book The Miracle of the Bells with musical illustrations by Mrs Harold Greenlee. Mrs Willian Harold Winn serves as hostess chair.
Assisted by Mesdames Bert Kor jing William Winerich Estelle Tucker Lois Tayloe Ragland and Jim Maverick. On the arrangements committee are Mesdames Nicholas Basilla W R Urmeton and J C Golthardt and Mesdames William King W C Hawkins and D M Parkinson will have charge of decorations. Mrs Gotthard and Mrs R Craddock share reservation chairmen. The more particular you ask, the happier we are because we know we will please you. Stayl for Photo Servier now located Adv jar 222 Logsoy a Bt.
Hollywood reports Merle Oberon has signed with Dore Schary to co star with Dana Ar ciews in Memory of Love. The piece notes Loretta Young was previously linked to the lead, but plans changed. It also mentions ongoing ideas about a screen musical tied to the song Tali Marlene and various Hollywood snippets.
The State Association of Texas Pioneers hosts two folk dance events for children and juniors from 7 30 to 9 30 p m Friday and 8 to 11 p m Saturday with sponsors Ted James and Dr Amos Maverick Graves. Senior junior pioneer sponsors include Mesdames Wurzbach West Heusinger James Tyroff. Assisting are multiple couples. music chair Mrs Gus Mauermann and decorations chair Mrs Henry Hein. Also announced is the birth of Michael Patrick Brem on February 19 to Mrs Brem formerly Miss Paul Agness Cunningham, Gonzales and San Antonio.
Pattern 9177 offers a girl’s frock with wide shoulders and criss cross laces. Includes complete illustrated Sew Chart. teen sizes 10 12 14 16. size 12 uses 238 yards of fabric. Send 25 cents to The San Antonio Tight Pattern Dept Texas. Marian Martin Spring Pattern Book add on for 15 cents. Free infant pattern inside.
An ad touts 88S Tonie as boosting low blood strength and energy by correcting anemia. It claims Tonie builds stamina, improves appetite, digestion, and resistance, and enhances overall vigor with the Tonite formula. Billions of bottles sold. available at drug stores.
Mrs William Herold Winnen entertained 14 guests at the Bright Shawl luncheon Monday complimenting Mesdames Fertinand Bunte of Evanston Illinois N C Hall of Tucson Arizona and William A Derming of Seattle Washington The table featured a Mexican motif and gifts marked each place setting.
Mrs. Robert Walter Dossey announces the engagement of Dorothy Marie Dossey to Capt. Robert McFloyd White of Randolph Field. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James White of Gainesville Florida. The wedding is planned for March 16 at the Randolph Field Post Chapel.
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