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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1938

Page

9

Tea for Jo Ann Skinner Honor at Bright Shawl

Attractive visitor and hostess Mrs Elizabeth James Allensworth hosts a tea for Jo Ann Skinner who graduates January 18. The event runs 4 to 6 PM Saturday at the Bright Shawl with Mrs Skinner and several relatives in attendance. Forty guests will be served by a team of helpers including Betty Gine Gomer Heth Lane and Martha Donnell.

Fiizabeth James Allensworth Wall Jo Ann Skinner Fifith Junior School Tom Ho, Skinner Sia8 Gkihner Newton Jackaun Jack Bradbury Evelyn Ogden Betty Gine Gomer Heth Lane Fairfaxiesbl Martha Donnell Patsy Renney

Open House At River Road Country Day School

The River Road Country Day School will host an open house for patrons and friends on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at President and Mrs. W. W. Jackson’s home. Guests include Dr. W. M. Batterson and several local figures. Tea will be served, and four murals by Delis Flores Gand will be displayed in the gallery, featuring San Antonio and Mississippian semi tropical motifs.

River Road Country Day School University, of San Antonio Anul Friends W. W. Jackson W. M. Batterson Starkey Duncan A. B Willams Mello Ores ‘Garza Rufus A. Walker P. le Williamson Shelley Evang Bessie Marst Pred Buon Conn Milburn

Mrs Albert Sayers Hosts Niece and Guests at Luncheon

Mrs Albert Sayers entertained for her niece at her home on Hast. Bellywood. Guests included Mrs Wilam Jeffers, Mrs Charles Harper, Mrs William Wyatt, Mrs Van Henry Archer, Mrs William Flenarsy and Miss Edna Ford. Attendees also listed were Misses Bebite Adams, Betty Witherspoon, Findentham and Betty McDavid.

Albert Z, Sayers Pritay Bellywood Svore Nieer Robert C. ‘Travis Mexia Mesdames Wilam Jeffers Charles Harper Wiliam Wyatt van Henry Archer Willam Flenarsy Edwin Ford Bebite Adams Betty Witherspoon Findentham Betty McDavid

Miss Dorothy Boatwright Hosts Saturday Evening Event

Miss Dorothy Boatwright will entertain with a Speakfast at the Bilent Shawl Saturday evening January 29. Guests include Miss Rancy Renfro of Brownwood and debutantes Misses Balls Davis, Gerry Praser and Vern Searcy. The Kapps Sigma Phi and Our Lady of the Lake alumnae plan the annual dinner. Mothers club of Central Catholic High sponsors a card party Wednesday at Central Catholic with prizes and cards requested. Mrs John Leckin hosts luncheon at the St Anthony hotel honoring debutantes January 21.

Dorothy Boatwright Texas Wiiversity Rancy Renfro Brownwood Uiree Balls Davis Gerry Praser Vern Searcy Kapps Sigma Phi Our Lady of the Lake College St. Anthony Roof The Mothers Club of Gentral Catholic High Mediterium Oh Mra John Leckin Will St. Anthony Hotel

Three-Legged Dog Turns Coon-Hunting Asset in Odd Case

In Greenfield Muss, Charles Avery, 23, owned a three legged dog involved in a bizarre incident. The animal allegedly aided Avery in coon hunting, leading to an unexpected result when the dog helped locate a coon in the night. Authorities investigated the oddly successful hunting aid.

Greenfield Muss Jan Charles Avery Naht Welerta Avery

School Boys to Get Free Plane Rides in Cape Town

Cape Town reports a scheme to give free airplane flights to about 1000 South African schoolboys as an air baptism to promote all-mindedness. Flights funded by 5000 dollars from Sir Bailey’s civil aviation gift committee.

Cape Town South Africa Jan Sir Baley Civil Aviation

Zeta Tau Members Hostess L A Style Show For Pan Hellenic

Zeta Tau members served as hostesses at a Pan Hellenic style show held Saturday at a Fort Worth club. Plans included a dinner and a social calendar event featuring debutantes and regional society figures, with a list of attendees and organizers.

Zeta Tau L.A Zeta Tri Alpha Forocity Lantheon Whreitike Dare J Virginia Lehman Niomi Onihurs Rath ‘Trosper Belly Swennlow Marlon Freeman Enriy James Nelson Virginia Digk Coralyiy Wall Betty Adams Mesdames Nesbit Blrother James GO Marvin Bradford Dora Witherspoon C. G. Dinsmore Tt. V. Embleton Raymond Hirst Richard Holland Hoyt Lacey Wil’ Lacke T. Noah Smith Jr O. Pranklin Spears Adrian Spears Cole Kelly Crockett Snyder

Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Chapter to Be Honored

The Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, educators in the city, will be honored with a 4 to 6 pm reception Saturday at Ruby Galt School. Miss Ruth Call leads the reception with helpers Miss Coli, Miss Estelle Bontiell, and Miss Marlory McCown assisted by sorority officers Mrs. George H. Smith, president, Mrs. C. Manger, vice president, and Mrs. W. Doverly Gardiner, treasurer, hosting staff members and school headmistress. Guests will tour the school residence and headmistress’s house after refreshments, with a program in the study.

Delta Kappa Gamma Garocky P Len Ruby Galt School Ruth Call Coli Estelle Bontiell Marlory McCown Oi George H. Smith C. Manger W. Doverly Gardiner Ashars Wmnisteesa Cerda Dongwan Me ‘Blir

Self Culture Club Hears Book Review

The Self Culture Club met Thursday at the president Mrs Clarence G Kriluse home with Miss Ruby Mangham as guest for a favorable review of Berita Harding Golden Fleece. The event was chaired by Mrs Roy EB Thomas. A Mary Martha class of Baptist Temple holds a Tuesday meeting at 7 34 pm at Mrs J P Pernandas home 1414 Hicks Avenue. The Twelfth Night Revels of the Shakespeare division were postponed from January 2 due to weather and scheduling concerns.

Clarence G. Kriluse Ruby Mangham Berita Harding Roy EB. Thomas Mary Martha Temple Wit Mra. J. P Pernandas Hicks Avenue

Luncheon Hostess Nell Miller Leads St Anthony Event

Miss Nell Babette Miller presided at a luncheon on Rainbow Terrace of the St Anthony hotel. Roses decked the table and guests included Rebecca Willson Dolly Furtz Amaurin Hurst Hetty Plate Sybil Rotett Det Perkins and many others from the Young Women’s auxiliary of Rt. John's Liptieran church.

Nell Babette Miller Nodancheon Satunday Rainbow Terrace St. Anthony Hotel Rebecca Willson Dolly Betty Furtz Amaurin Hurst Hetty Plate Sybil Rotett Det Perkins Dean Browne Mildred Dennyan Barbara Furlong Dela Wright Virginia Vaughat Fleanor Betty Cade Itty Graus Almede Towns Nancy Price Joy GU Wand Mae Mathis Elaine Eckerroth Betty Fay Cadwallader Elender Wessels Ruth Burnett Mary Dee Mareigan Grace Carrol Barbara Matthissen Mary Latsy Sten Betty Thompson Nansy Orem Nelli Donnell Glory Henning Alice Kelley Myra “Lagerquist Mildred Young Garolyn Chance Eurene Miller Young Wor Rt. John's Liltieran Church

Nominated officers for chamber group in San Antonio

The San Antonio chamber of commerce nominated officers for the new year with Richard G. Wheeler heading the nominating committee and Wheeler-Guir company as president, T. A. Powell of San Antonio Public Service as vice president, J. Calvert of Joske Brothers as vice president, and Charles E. Becker of Great American Life Insurance as treasurer. The group includes C. ofc. Late R 2 Nom

3A Antonio Cawmtette Richard GI Wheeler-Gui Company T. A. Powell San Sintonio Public Service Company Forvice J. Calvert Joske Brothvars Company Seeing Charles E. Becker Great Amfricin Life Insurance Company Treasuer

City News Dance and Dance Halls Notice Sat Jan

Advertisements list multiple dance events and venues including Al Rossel at 422 Peyelda St Fritz and Mrs Gere toan Banc 9 til 1 adm 25c Willett's Orch at Fest Hall Sundays adm 25c Oldtime and modern dances at Twin Palms Jan 9 music by Twilight Blenders adm 25c plus other gala listings and contact notes for baby chicks sale classified section.

Beethoven Lanight Peyelda St Fritz Gere Toan Banc Arcon Willett's Orch lAdv Bis Hopkins Orch Menfer al Brite Woodlawn Lake

United States Britain Move Toward First Trade Talks

Washington and London edge toward initial negotiations on a reciprocal tariff agreement. A British trade mission arrives to begin parleys with U S and British officials. American concessions include whisky furs tin rubber leather and textiles while Britain would widen access for U S farm products. Hearings set for March 1 with items under consideration.

Washington Jan United States Britain United Kingdom Newfoundland India Dominions Ireland Hall Partic

Chicken Drug Store Keeps Them Fit in Petaluma

Petaluma California July 4 The only pharmacy exclusively for chickens operates here in the nation’s basket by Dr D Ely Davis and veterinarian Dr Davis has treated chicken illnesses for 14 years and offers serondies since chickens often get chicken pox Dr Doyle has done considerable experimenting with anti pox vaccines The worst danger to chickens is infectious bronchitis

Chicken Calif D. Ely Davis Davis Doyle

Sailors Find Sea Safer Than Land

Sailors say sea life is safer than land as traffic accidents rise and safety concerns at the Naval hospital and artifacts of prior years spark discussion. Names and scattered phrases point to officials and departments, with missing clarity on specifics.

Diego Gaur Jen Naval Hospital Norel Unan Sieys Caph Johnson Teads

Dinner to honor Andrew Jackson aimed at reducing DNC deficit

Washington reports thousands of Democrats will pay 25 to 100 dollars for tonight's dinner in honor of Andrew Jackson to erase the Democratic National Committee's year opening deficit of 211 295 dollars. The event features speeches from leading party figures with President Roosevelt slated to speak.

Washington Andrew Jackson Democratic National Committee Jackson New Orleans Roccavelt

Amnesia Victim Still Unidentified

A per the federal investigation office an amnesia case remains unsolved. A man purporting to be a former service member testified at a Veterans Administration office about his identity and finances while authorities said fingerprints were sent to Washington for confirmation.

Thirean of Investigation Department of Justice Holett McMongus Veterans’ Admiistration Office Iin I Ube Army Washington Oderal Unrnai

Tax List Delinquent City and School Taxes 1919 1930

Delinquent taxes listing for Morenter area covers 1919 to 1930 compiled by Paul William Korvey and approved by the City of San Antonio and San Antonio School Board. Only records with $50 or more tax in any year are shown, detailing owner, assessed taxes, and property description across numerous parcels and names.

Paul William Korvey Lly of San Antonio

Southern lawmakers draft wage hour bill in special session

Southern representatives in a special session discussed drafting a wage hour bill with a limited scope to federal regulation. Senator Barkley moved to extend the session, challenging opponents who seek to delay Roosevelt’s agenda and press for anti lynching measures amid the tense policy clash and political maneuvering.

Washington Tan Steelracks McReynolds Democrat Tennester New Marshe N McReynoldat Roosevelt Barkley

Roosevelt dinner speech frames future government business ties

President Roosevelt prepares a dinner speech to outline policy on government business relations. He recalled his Monday message to Congress on monopoly and warned against high pressure salesmanship. Industrial leaders express mixed expectations as Secretaries Ickes and Jackson accuse business of striking against the government.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Andrew Jackson Woodrow Wilson Robert E. Wood Presi Sears, Roebuck and Come Pany Wood Twt Ickes Robert HR. Jackson Jackson Rocrvelt

Foes Defiant as Anti-Lynching Bill Faces Long Fight

Washington June 8. Foes of the anti lynching bill vow a parliamentary battle to prolong the struggle. They claim they have enough votes to stall the measure indefinitely with possible night sessions. Majority Leader Barkley of Kentucky warned no action could derail the schedule. Opponents drew encouragement from Senator Horn of Idaho who attacked the bill yesterday, arguing it lacks broad support.

Washington Hheir Sillbuster Barkley Kentucky Hornh Republican Idaho Bilt

El Paso Editor Wins Moral Victory in Court

In El Paso, Justice Clarence Wichay Jr. faced editor Paley of the Herald-Post as Pooley was charged with contempt during a vice inquiry. The judge reduced the $100 fine to $15 for assaulting the court and vacated a separate fine, marking a contentious outcome.

E! Paso EL Paso Jan Justice of the Peace Clarence Wichay Jr Paley Use Herald-Post Pooley Wilehar Assant

Writ Denied in Copyright Plea

Judge Rou denied the petition of F. J. Minnigh of Tulke Oklahoma seeking relief against Notesrum B Golopy and W. W. McAllister owner of EMAQ radio station from operating a merchant's enemy contest. Minnigh claimed copyright on the contest rules and admitted the blank he copyrighted differed by one word from a blank used in other contests. McMillan stated that the use of a similar blank does not violate Minnigh copyright.

Rou Btabos Minugh McMillan

Land Discussed as Maritime Chief Candidate

Washington June 6 11 Front page note that Rear Admiral Emory Land was discussed as a possible appointment to head the maritime commission ship division. The article also notes President Kennedy nominated Joseph P Kennedy to be ambassador to Great Britain, with the $12 900 a year post left open. Land is a retired chief of the navy’s bureau of construction and repair and has served on the commission since April.

Washington Emory Land Magitinte Commission Joseph PF Kennedy Roastwelt Great Britain Kennetly Citer Snney's Bilron of

Slump Continues as Market Index Deteriorates

The Dow Jones style slump persisted this week with the Associated Press average dipping to 74.1 percent, hitting the lowest level in over two years. The report notes declines across multiple components though three segments showed gains, while overall activity remained weak.

Vorn Jgatt York SRST Nes Ihe Associated Press Aya Pdla

Quill Honored by National Group Postmaster Doh Quill Saturday

Postmaster Doh Quill of Wis notified he had been appointed a member of a national executive committee of the National Postal association. A. I. Smoot, head master at Salt Lake City Utah, is named in the notice. classified ad text appears in the light want ads.

National Postness Tern Association A. I. Smoot Salt Lake City Utah Meg Quill

Counterfeit Colds Remedy Endorsed by Good Housekeeping

A described chest cold treatment claims to be a powerful penetrating salve rivaling mustard plasters. Marketed as counterfeiting and stimulating, it is said to draw out congestion and pain and is recommended by doctors, nurses, and druggists.

Cole Torole Mustersle Chiledren Good Housekeeping

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