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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1940

Page

10

Former S A Residents Set for Visitors in L A

Mexico residents on visit to Los Angeles and former San Antonians returning to the fold will keep social life lively for the coming week. Miss R R Middieorooks plans a bridge party at her home Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs Ernest Vetter of Denver and friends. Mrs Vetter, formerly Miss Amel ia Wright, is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R C Wright. Mrs Winchester Kelso hosts a luncheon at the Bright Shawl on Wednesday honoring Mrs Herbert Slasen Clarkson of Chicago, who is visiting with Colonel Clarkson and her brother and sister, Mr and Mrs.

R. R. Middieorooks Ernest Vetter Denver Vetter Amelisa Wright R. C. Wright N.S. ‘Twining Duncan Sleat Honolulu L. P. Kleine Oeder G. B. Collier Kellyfield Wil Twioing Wil San Antonia Richard Hm, Hawkins St. Louis St. Anthony Ernest, Hinds

Bright Shawl Honors and Social Gatherings Outline

Social notices from San Antonio list multiple hostesses and events. Mrs. J Griffith plans a gathering at the Bright Shawl with Mrs. P A Chaprain of Waxahachie as well as guests Mrs. Bob Howell of Holdenville and Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Cowles. Mrs. N S Twining of Duncan returns from Honolulu January 1, with Ladies L P Kleine and G B Collier hosting a luncheon before her departure.

Kibo Man Clarkson Ruth Kelso J. ©. Griffith P. A. Chaprain Waxahachie Andrew Cowles Bob Howell Holdenville Oklo Robert. P. Hrewer

Tonic Diet Claim For Appetite and Energy Boost

An advertisement touts Tonic as a remedy to increase appetite and energy, claiming it improves digestion and lifts weak blood. It promises weight regain and better use of food, with a price around 55 to 8 dollars, marketed through drug stores and ethical dealers.

P T A Council Radio Programs Continue in San Antonio

A San Antonio civic notice details the P T A Council radio program series Youth in a Modern Community broadcast Thursdays at 3 45 p m over KTSA. Speakers include John Weber January 11 on Are You a Good Citizen Oscar E Miller January 18 on Can You Tell Me Claud H Kellam January 26 on curr ic lum. recent meetings covered by Mrs H F Shuper and local PTA leaders.

Antonio Gowrell Parwis H. F. Shuper KTSA John XK. Weber Oscar E. Miller Marace Mann Junior School H. ¥. Shaper Fred Cavanaugh Amanda Clark Emma Neal Tr. C. Young W. P. Steubing

Sunshine Circle Stage Meeting Wednesday At Alamo Heights

The Sunshine Circle of Alamo Heights Melindisi church will meet at 2 30 p m Wednesday in Mrs. Charles renter 121 Perry court with Mrs Emory Varga as co host. The Ben von Hill PTA met Friday in the school cafeteria with president Mrs A Hy Tachued reporting on the state convention. Oscar Miller Horace Mann Junior High principal spoke on The Junior High School. The Crockett School PTA English speaking group met Friday in the school cafeteria with president Mrs Robert E May presiding.

Sunshine Circle Alamo Heights Melindisi Charles ‘Renter Perry Court Emory Varga Ben» von Hill Parent-Teacher Association A. Hy ‘Tachued Oscar Miller Horace Mann Crockett School P.T.A Robert E. May

Musical Club To Entertain at Salon Tea

The San Antonio Musical Club will entertain at its January salon tea on Tuesday January 23 at 4 40 p m in the tapestry room of the St Anthony hotel The reception begins at 3 30 p m with Mrs Lewis Krams Beck president and club officers in attendance The program starts at 4 p m with tea served at 6 p m Arthur Baird oversees the program The tea is held on Tuesday instead of Monday as usual

San Antonio St Anthony Hotel Lewis Krams-Beck Arthur Baird Ban Jacinto Houston Mire Hally Bryan Perry Daughters of the Republic of Texas Inna Hoge i Houston State Board O. M. Farnsworth James Camal Ben E. Edwards Hey Mesdames Madge W. Hearne C. P. Chleman San Jacinto Lhe Mary Tod St. Vincent de Paul Society H. G. Steen Gil Topeka S. Earl Matheny Josephine Weiss Angela Masberra Jerry Sherrod John Daly St Gerard's Church

Centennial Round Table Resumes Luncheon Sessions

The Centennial Round Table resumed its luncheons at the women's clubhouse on Thursday with holiday girls. Mrs. W. Hy Lemay reported a program of spectacles and eye-examination for an aged man and a basket, arranged by Mrs. R. J. Long for a strutt-in. A San Antonio lore program was presented by Mrs. Ida Sechweppe Wikdbwiesed with new member Mrs. dotin We Tague attending. Hostesses were Mrs. WOH Lemay, Mrs. T. Mi. West and Mrs. D. O'Connell, the new vice-chairman. future hostesses include Mesdames Chatlesty, Anderson, F. A. Patten, and &. T. Green for February 1.

Centennial Round Table Clu Winyman W. Hy Lemay R. J. Long San Antonio Ida Sechweppe Wikdbwiesed Mra. Dotin We Tague Woh Lemay T. Mi. West D. O'Connell Veeschairman Mesdamep Chatlesty Anderson F. A. Patten T. Green

Education Group and Woman's Club Meet at Clubhouse

The Education Department of the Woman's Club will hold its annual meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the clubhouse. Officers include Mrs. Ben S. Morns as chairman, Mrs. Minnie Cochran as vice chair, and Miss B. Paul as secretary. Featured on the program are Miss Susanne Craig, singer, with Mrs. Otto Wick at the piano, and E. Stutsman who will speak on The Frontiers of Education. The event invites members to bring guests.

Woman's Club Ben 5. Morns Minnie Cochrane BI. Paul Susanne Craig Otto Wick E. Stutsman

Community Club Notes and Local Meetings Amid Visitors

Local clubs report varied activities with many visitors from Shreveport and California. The Mise Sidney Ofsthun of Shreveport attends town events, while the Plaza Book Review at the Plaza Hotel features Land Below the Whud by Agnes Newton Keith. Members of the Bors Annies club host a first meeting of the year with officers named and a busy calendar ahead. Public school parent groups schedule meetings about education and welfare, with speakers including Mrs. J B Gratan and Senator Franklin Spears. The San Antonio Manufacturers Association supports a Madeline San Antonio luncheon for the city federation. The Southern Pacific Women’s Service Club plans an event at the Plaza Hotel with games after the meeting.

Sidney Ofsthnin Shieveport Ofsbury California Eleanor Kirve Barksbury Old Club Waringhe Yea Montbersque

Hardies Return From Eagle Pass Visit

Mr and Mrs Guarter Mardie return Sunday evening from their home near Eagle Pass aboard the family craft Ghisparosa. The Hardies were noted in attendance at the Stugme Bowl game in New Orleans with Anne Mary Ban Antoutaus a joining party.

Guarter Mardie Thairane

Notable Local Kaleidoscope Of People And Events

The column lists a parade of figures from Bexar area society. Peggy Carle Lucille Amilson Rose Enns Charlene Phillips, roller derby fans, Jackie Silver Thorne, Henry Vreeland the government agent, Mignon Hougere the actress headed to Hollywood, Velma Faris with Gyruss, Roy Atchison Sr celebrating a wedding anniversary, Row Patton and MATH, Dale Barnes visiting the old Austin High scene, Rev A P Shirkey reflecting, Horace Graves the L A Tech footballer, George Tromem and Mary’s faculty member, plus deputies and plainclothes men ensuring Zorima’s floor show pronunciation.

Dick Carle Peggy Carle Lucille Amlinson Rose Enns Charlene Phillips Jackie Silverthorne Henry Vreeland Mignon “Uookir Hofgere Hollywood Gyruss Velma Faris Horace Graves L.A. Tech Brother George Romem Bi. Mery’s U Prof Tellhusie jRey Mwerbert O. Kramer St. Mary's Zorima

Brooks Kelly funds asked for army air base spending

A congressional panel weighs Brooks and Kelly proposed expenditures totaling about 1 408 000 for army air base projects in San Antonio Texas. Items include 990 000 for a main project and 105 000 for Broghy field work plus 250 000 for enlisted housing 150 000 road work 2000 for officers gunners and 75 000 for station housing and 878 000 for related construction and admin costs with further items proposed such as laboratory equipment and sewage system upgrades.

Washington Dar Dadeel Rae Army Air Folly San Antonio Texas Broghy Field Ier Dedgel Brooks Teid Woldnettle Hangin Kelly Neid Tyo Dayar

Sunk ship Gedrington Court found off English southeast coast

A 160 ton 111 hp steamer Gedrington Court sank after striking mines off the English southeast coast. One crew member Bertrew, aged 34, was saved. No further details were provided about the vessel or the rescue operation.

London Gedrington Court

Not So Good Incident Reported in Los Angeles

A mangled OCR fragment describes seven youths involved in a chaotic scene at Mrs. Mie CH’s location. It mentions two in a machine that struck Mrs Gut paid sped on, with sauiaritines and a sister to a perelee stip for shel fer Her DOW. The text is garbled and unclear on specifics.

Los Angeles Miech Pallow

Rites Slated for Lullaby Writer

Boston reports funeral arrangements for a lullaby writer, 84, whose melody Baby’s Tube Bar Bye Baby is cited in a fragmented obituary. The body was moved to an unidentified location. a family member from Pennsylvania is mentioned in unclear relation.

Boston Pineral Pitts Bife Carlton Ander Elaine Te Auumes Marshall Latsdowte

Goodriches Leave For Valley Visit

Mrs Emmett Goodrich leaves Monday for Brownsville with her daughter Joe Anna and sister Miss Mildred Gead meh. She will visit her father Will Wert in Brownsville before heading home to Mexico City.

Emmett Goodrich Monnday Brownsvile Joe Anna Mildred Gead- Meh Will Wert Mexico City

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S. A Mexico L. A Everett S. Emerson Jdge Anviil West Margaret West Brownsville Jude West Glun Assembly Mes Gilbert Denman Incarnate Word College Shies Pric SN Catia P.T. A. Council Highland Park Parent-Teacher Association Thomas Hlue C. 0. Fehrenbach Necay Eleanor Bartlett Keith Evans Martin d. Arnold Duck Bally J. le Purdum Viola Foerster W. A. Pugh Ada Crain Women's Missionary Society McKinley Avenue Methodist Church Frank Huck Jr Hammond Avenue A. L. Greeman Maudie Rutledge John L. Lewis Rose Collins Donna Fryckberg Frankie Jn Lewis A. Musical Club St. Gerard's Mothers’ Club Shoo J. Comrad Rebecca Bryant Christ Church Erie Day Passait House Woodlawn P P. A Douglain Adams Woodlawn Symphony Orglistro Dorothy Dvan Davis Thomas Jefferson High School Jessé Fletcher Nell Reiplinger Mesdames G H. McCullough Walter Kuraner Raymond Gerhardt Tie Parente Education Group Beta Sigma Beta Phi Gororky Plana Hotel William H. Tord Faine de Saint Exu Mrs. Ofsthun Shreveport Bones Anies Momibers Bors Annies Club Wee Dorothy Webring Thues‘Gays Belwe Teal Ae Tollowis Bob Pilenwiller Margare Warl Beart Bolwili Ghidys Gertrude Duttow Dorothy Welliik Euse Todian Eisensard Gid Weiier Robert B. Grea Pray RB. B. Mor- Nik Ron Thie Vicks Werner J. T. Preset N.C. Sehwarks Mishkin Rhealer Pe A. Slendeboett Chirisiaas Helen Diehnaun Ah Oy Tratiandale Wowen Elubs Intel Hante J.B Gratan A. L. Rehag Gratin Harvey Chitue Feellat C. S Fowler Mie Xockal Hou H. B. Hinds Baithee White W. D. McQurty San Antonio Manufacturers Association Thy City Federation Ralph Jackson Iunard Youth Fellowship Committee Sally Stoms Bewrsoliity Peter Hot Wells School Payalit- Teachers Association Scotch Lassie Patrol E_ Brophy J. L. Shipman George D. Pickens Franklin Spears D. Fi Jones Od Ec Merrill Bishop Southern Pacific Womens Service Club Plaza Hotel B. A. Kotch Anesifn Hardies Eagle Pass Escollery Bexar By Frank Brady Sul Roy Atchison 'Sr Suesdiy Row Patton Eric Dale Barnes Austin High A. P. Shirkey Brooks Kelly Rites Tor Chaya Goodriches Delvered Supmcys Peliber Cail Fannin Pherdtal Cleaners Als & Alama Si
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