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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1940

Page

13

Holiday Weddings In San Antonio Spotlight June Social Scene

A winter of many holiday weddings highlights San Antonio society life. Miss Elizabeth Lorene Nicholson married Herbert Spencer Jr. in a ceremony with the Spencers from a prominent local family. The couple will reside in San Antonio. Also marrying New Year’s Eve were Miss Margaret Rios and Ephraim Arredondo at the Catholic Women’s Association on North Alamo Street, honeymooning in Mexico City. Vera Reus hosted an open house honoring Theresa Hardy of Houston with a Christmas tree display and refreshments for about 100 guests.

San Antonians Elizabeth Lorene Nicholson Mit W. E. Nicholson Herbert Spencer Jr Brackenridge High School Purple Jackets Spencer San Antonio Margaret Rios Ephraim Arredondo Catholic Women’s Association North Alamo Street Mexico City Vera Reus South Hackberry Street Theresa Hardy Houston Godellas Feverlew Paul Vicoy

Debutantes Honored At Incheon Country Club Party

Mrs. Charles Jeffers and sisters Dally and Bette Kuntz hosted a debutante party in the small ballroom at the country club in Incheon. Debutantes Barbara Callan Hester Harrison and Margaret Winsonant were presented with decorations. Covers were laid for 50 guests. Luther Stafford left Monday for his home in Galveston after spending Christmas holidays in San Antonio.

Charles Jeffers Dally Bette Kuntz Country Club Barbara Callan Hester Harrison Margaret Winsonant Gladiell Ett Luther Stafford Galveston San Antonio

Mrs. Sarah Eagar Honored at Lavish Tea Event

Mrs. Sarah Eagar was feted at a lavish tea honoring her long service with the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The gathering at her granddaughter Mrs. H. C. Carter's home featured a white-dominated dining room, a green Christmas tree, and musical by Ernest Hauser. Guests included Mrs. Deshler Whiting and Mrs. Rena Maverick Green among others, celebrating her upcoming ninety eighth birthday next month.

Sarah Eagar Daughters of the American Revolution The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Deshler Whiting Robert Martindale R. L. Ball Fred Hornaday

Tea Will Precede Debutante Dance for Jean Clark

Mrs. Clark Pales will introduce debutante daughter Jean on February 5 with a tea from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Sam Houston Officers Club, followed by the debutante dance at the same venue. Mrs. Fales hosts tea at 4530 and the event occurs at the club, continuing the planned reception prior to the dance.

Eastern Visitors Headed for Mexico City Trip

Washington DC guests Mr and Mrs D R Starry and Montpelier Virginia guests Mr and Mrs H B Craig stayed at the St Anthony hotel two days before departing Wednesday afternoon for a trip to Mexico City. The Craigs daughter Jane was a classmate of Amanda Hurst at Mary Baldwin college. Fort Worth’s Mary Maritime North is noted as a past guest of Martha Hildebrand in November and will stay through Sunday. Martha and the two girls plan to return to Huckabay school in Dallas Sunday.

Mexico D. R. Starry Washington, D. C H. B. Craig Montpelier St. Anthony Mary Maritim Noreh Fort. Worth Martha Hildebrand Martha Huckaday School Dallas

Visitors Head Home After Yale Season

With the holidays over many visitors depart for home as travel networks bustle. Mrs. J. Q. Adams visits Bronxville kin while Lieut. Webster hosts Yorks at Kelly Field. Colonel and Mrs. Moore welcome Persis Barbara Moore from Stanford. Others head to Shreveport Maxwell Field and Oklahoma City for resumption of duties and school.

Neqse Liewi Joseph Edward York Anne Wright Marehfield Calif Yorks York Mary Elizabeth Harper Lieutenant York Bronxville D. J. Webster Kelly Field Adams Carolyn Myers Shreveport

Wrights Welcome Daughter in Guest Line Up

Mr and Mrs R G Wright host their daughter Mrs BE R Vetter, the former Antelia Wright, joining the Vetters in Lubbock for Christmas before Mr Vetter returns to Denver Cab and Mrs Vetter visits for two weeks. Mrs Franklin Emmett Schroeck and month old Pamela Jo flew from New York City Monday to spend months with Mrs Schroeck’s parents Mr and Mrs F W Bauer. Lieutenant Schroeck stationed at Mitchel Field is on temporary duty at Fort Benning Ga.

Wrights Vetter R. GC. Wright BE. R. Vetter Antelia Wright Franklin Emmett Schroeck Pamela Jo New York City Munday

Marvin Watsons Proud Parents of Male Heir

The Watsons announce the birth of their son Marvin Watson Jr born Tuesday evening. Grandparents include Major and Mrs W. OH. Waugh and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Watson. His mother Dorothy Waugh is recalled as a San Antonio belle. Myrtle Grove Woodmen Circle met at Woormen hall on East Houston with Dorothy McClary presiding. State president Mrs. Carrie Cave attended as honor guest. Eugenia Bjorkmann led opening exercises. Luncheon planned at 124 Losoya by Mrs. Sallie Booth for the Thrift Plan on January 4. Elizabeth Christilles elected third auditor and Selma Mabry junior counselor. Mrs. Carrie Cage, state president, and retiring officers were presented gifts. Refreshments followed honoring members with January birthdays.

George Marvin, Watson Jr Marvin Watson Major W. OH. Waugh Dirs W. C. Watson Dorothy Waugh San Antonio Carrie Cave Eugenia Bjorkmann Losoya Street Sallie Booth Elzabeth Christies Selmia Mabry Carrie Cage Corn Seliebel Shire Alice Stevens Bernard E. Bee Maxie I. Brooks United Daughters of the Conied Austin City Oracy St. Anthony Hotel Lua Ware Cring Ve AL Collens Robert E. Lue Stonewall Jackson Lee Tuncheon Quidelin Starr Violet " Haynes Jackson

Florine Brooks Betrothal Announced and Social Notices

Florine Brooks engagement announced. UD. C. plans lunch to honor Gen Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson birthdays. Lambda and sororities host events at St Anthony hotel and West Huisache address. Public notices include Phi Mu Chi and future dances at Gunter hotel and Plaza hotel ballroom.

UD. C Lee Jackson

Daughters Wedding Arranged With Weynand Family Tie

The couple plans a spring wedding linking Mori to Maurice Weynand son of Mr and Mrs George J Weynand. Details indicate a forthcoming ceremony in the early spring season.

Mori Maurice Weynand George J. Weynand

Teachers Attend Music Convention at Our Lady of the Lake

Our Lady of the Lake college sent Sister M Amabilis and Sister Elaine to the National Association of Schools of Music meeting in Kansas City for discussions on ethics standards pedagogy and administration. They also attended the National Association of Music Teachers convention and reported a large New Year open house with many guests and new members listed among attendees.

Our Lady of the Lake College National Association of ‘Schools of Music Hell Kansas City M. Amabilis Elaine United States National Association of Music Teachers

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Mrs. Combs J. A. Dess David Combs Scottie MacGregor Mr. Combs David L. Keiser Combs Marfa Eleanor Keiser Licht Ernest Hauser Rena Maverick Green Lola Lloyd Henry Wofford YALE Yuletide Mesdames C. L. Notsworthy A. L. Ballard Robert P. Thomas Col John J. Moore Fort Samm Houston Persis Barbara Moore Stanford University Miss Moore Capl Robert Lewis Easton Betty Bobby J. M. Bennett Maxwell Fighd Ala Marvin Watsons Myrtle Grove Woodmen Circle Woormen Hall East Houston Street Dorothy McClary Florine Brooks Phi Mn Chi Endly Beth Rayror West Huisache Avenue Phi Mn Ghil Ay Weheen Thelka Bis Delta Phi Sigma Fraternity Gunter Hotel A. ©. Leskett Robert Megre Jr C. E. McMordie R. E. Meyer A. C. Leslie P. H. Swearingen Mir Auditorium University of San Antonio Sherwood Avery Agnes Newton Keith Pioneer Lancers Plaza Hotel Mesdamies W. Jb Barker G. Taylor H. E. Hines Harry Rand Howard Landers Mesdames Daniel O'Conell Harry Pennington Henry Hein Albert Enthene Harlan Winn Pompto Coppini Carl V. Lad J. L. Brown William King P. F. Stauffer J.M Glass J. Franklin Spears Sarah King Eda Skieren Ilsie Jonas Pennywise Shop
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