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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1946

Page

8

Luncheon Honoring Charles F Peters Faculty

The Colonial room of the Menger hotel hosted a luncheon Saturday for members of the Charles Aebner School faculty. Guests included Mrs Elizabeth Adams Mrs Johnie Jock Mrs Giggys Craig Mrs Ruby Cushing Mrs Edna Ranney Mrs Marie Rees Mrs Allene Rowley and Miss Marian Snuges Miss Aline Duty Miss Erna Gunther Miss Rosemary Hill Miss Mirla Kelly Miss Jerry Torrell and Miss Fern Cone, along with Mrs Virginia Kilborn, school secretary.

Menger Hotel Charles F. Peters Charles Aebner School Mesdames Elizabeth Adams Johnie Jock Giggys’ Craig Ruby Cushing Edna Ranney Marie Rees Allene Rowley Marian Snnges Aline Duty Erna Gunther Rosemary Hill Mirla Kelly Jerry Torrell Fern Cone Virginia Kilborn

Couple Wed at Naval Receiving Station Chapel in Anacostia

The bride and groom, grandson of Tawin Chamberlain of San Antonio and Lt. Cr. 8), Byron James Banks USNR, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Banks of Elizabethton, were married December 29 in the chapel of the naval receiving station at Anacostia, D C. The bride's mother is the former Miss Mary Stuart Winter.

Tawin Chamberlain San Antonio Byron James Banks USNR P. Banks Elizabethton Naval Receiving Station Anacastia D. C Mary Stuart Winter

Wedding of Winter’s Daughter Sets Elegant Union

Daughter of Mrs Francis A Winter and the late Brig Gen Winter Medical Corps wed in a gown of eggshell brocaded satin with a court train. Bride wore a full length veil with a coronet and carried gardenias. Matron of honor was Mrs Nathaly Robbins. Best man was Lt William Bogart, with ushers Lt 22 BE We Barnum and S R Adams. Reception followed at the Kennedy Warren hotel.

Francis A. Winter

Thomsons Entertain Libbey Family in Hotel Luncheon

Lieut. Col and Mrs. Harry G. Libbey Jr and their two daughters Tune and Mary Frances visit Mrs. Libbey’s parents Mr. and Mrs. George R. Thorson. Mrs. Libbey, formerly Miss Mary Elizabeth Thomson, will stay with her parents before Col. Libbey’s overseas deployment. Miss Ann Thomson hosts a luncheon for Mrs Libbey with about 20 guests in the St. Anthony hotel Peraux room.

Harry G. Libbey Jr Tune Mary Frances

Make Your Own Pinex Cough Syrup at Home

Learn to mix a home cough syrup using Pinex and common ingredients for quick relief. The guide touts easy preparation, soothing effects, and money-back satisfaction if not pleased, claiming the mixture loosens phlegm and clears air passages. It suggests using granulated sugar, water, and syrup base, promising safety and value for cold and bronchial irritation relief.

Miss Meyers Sets Date for January 16 Wedding

Miss Shirley Jean Meyers has chosen January 16 for her wedding to Joseph E. Sullivan in the San Jose mission. Frances Elaine Wagner of Shiner will be maid of honor, with Charlotte Shelton of Refugio and Patricia Green of Tulsa as bridesmaids. Dorothy Morkovsk y will be junior bridesmaid, and Margaret Ann Buntyn is the flower girl. ring bearer is Bill Staggs. Sixty four women of St. John’s Lutheran church will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday in the assembly room, 1318 South Presa Street.

Shirley Jean Meyers Joseph E. Sullivan San Jose Mission Frances Elaine Wagner Shiner Charlotte Shelton Refugio Patricia Green Tulsa Oklo Dorothy Morkovsky Margaret Ann Buntyn Bill Staggs St. John’s Lutheran Church South Presa Street

Student Returns to College in Williamsburg After Holidays

Miss Patricia Kaiehi daughter of Mrs D R B Pittman has returned to William and Maury College in Williamsburg Virginia after Christmas holidays with her mother Zeta chapter Delta Theta Chi will meet at 7 pm Tuesday at the home of Mrs Helen Schwartz 205 West Craig Place When the junior chapter of Texas Rho is complimented Prof John M Steinfeldt will play piano selections Miss Olga Miller is program director

Patricia Kaiehi D. Rb, Pittman Willam and Maury College Williamsburg Christus I Bs Ae Delta Theta Chi Forocity Helen Schwartz West Craig Place Texas Rho John M Steinfeldt Olga Miller

Miss Venable Honored at Luncheon in San Antonio Club

Grace Venable bride elect was toasted by Mesdames Charles Venable and Maxwell Parker at a Monday luncheon for 26. The table featured three crystal centerpieces with white gladioli carnations nar cissus and pompons. Also listed are Zeta Phoenix officers: Donald Bender president Albert McRae Billy Masters vice presidents Jack Oeffinger secretary Carl Kilne treasurer Leehob Cox recording secretary George Johnson parliamentarian Billy Bless chaplain Billy McNair historian Billy Joe Smith Carroll Davis sergeants at arms.

Grace Venable Charles Venable Maxwell Parker San Antonis Country Club Bynebel Jack Miebel Nancy Jackie Sandra Tulsa Kin Zeta Phoenix Donald Bender Albert McRae Billy Masters Jack Oeffinger Carl Kilne Leehob Cox George Johnson Billy Bless Billy McNair Billy Joe Smith Carroll Davis

Christmas pets and German ball fashion clash in year-end roundup

A lighthearted column recalls Pilon the Cy Nelsons dog tearing down the Christmas tree after toys vanish, while a German clubs costume ball prompts critique of blackface stockings worn by Virginia Fichtner. Guests wear exotic outfits, with Kay and Belle Kuntz recounting beggar costumes and Carmen Miranda inspired headgear. The piece notes last minute costume tweaks and humorous misadventures.

Miriam McGary Baby Ree White Cocker Cy Nelsons Santa Virginia Fichtner Mexico Kay Belle Kuntz

Crash Fatal To Veteran

Charles Groenke a recently discharged sailor from 824 Palmetto Avenue died in a head on crash between his motorcycle and a truck on Corpus Christi highway four miles from the city at 2 am Sunday. Groenke 24 was killed instantly in Felix Gaona Drive Elmendorf. The truck driver faces negligent homicide charges. Passenger Sam Pena 39 of Elmendorf suffered facial cuts. Deputy sheriffs and a highway patrolman investigated and turned the body over to Southside funeral home.

Charles Groenke Palmetto Avenue Corpus Christi Groenke Felix Gaona Elmendorf Sheriff's Department Sam Pena Wirewlse Bob Osborne Buck Carnal Bil Hauck Southside

Many Parties Given for Livia Magnon

Widely tor ed bride Livia Ella Magnon receives numerous pre wedding events. Kitchen shower January 14 hosted by Mesdames Wilkins and Thomas. tea and linen shower January 19 at the Menger hotel organized by Cruz Lozano Arcadia Garza Jr and Lavo Lopez. January 21 Fort Sam Houston quarters party hosted by Col and Mrs Gottschalk. Sykes buffet for J ylvia Magnon moved from January 11 to January 18. Local Council of Catholic Women meets 2 30 p m Tuesday at Casa Regina 830 North St Mary's street.

Livia Ella Magnon Mesdames Paul Wilkins C.,r. Thomas Menger Hotel Mesdames Cruz Lozano Arcadia Garza Jr Lavo Lopez Col T. G. Gottschalk Fort Sam Houston

Tibet once a well watered forested land long ago

Doctor James P. Aderhold has returned from military service and resumed his practice at 16 Medical Arts Bldg Adg. The note references Tibet and neighboring regions as a well watered forested area millions of years ago, noting their low elevation above the sea.

Tibet James P. Aderhold Medical Arts

Teel 46 Dominates San Antonio Football Clash

A fragment reports Teel scoring 46 in a San Antonio game on a Monday in January, highlighting a strong performance amid a noisy local matchup.

San ‘Antonio Teel

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