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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1950
Page
13
Make up tips advise selecting powder in cellophane packets or compact with puff to avoid dust. Discuss shade choices for blondes and brunettes, and urge visiting cosmetic counters for shade tests and custom mixes. Warn against heavy rouge and overly bright lipstick, noting overuse harms appearance.
Mr and Mrs D Leathers hosted an open house for 150 guests with peach gladioli and mums as decorations. Guests served included Mesdames Lang Hamibrools Pyle Langston. The Hopace Mann Junior PTA meets at 2 p m in the school auditorium to hear Mike Cook, co chair of the mas chest Xray study. The San Antonio Quota Club dinner follows at 5 30 p m in the Chinese room of St Anthony hotel with Edward G Coursy speaking on a model health department for San Antonio. hostesses include Mrs Milton Irwin Doyle Cockrell Julig Warwick and Dr Agnes Carr. Shaving This Year program led by Mrs Susan Ford and Mrs Martha Zack.
The January brides-elect and their families are busy with parties and wedding plans. Thelma Elizabeth Baum and James P. Lincoln set January 28 at St Mary’s Chapel with a reception in the Colonial Room. Attending are matron of honor Mrs Charles Tarrillion, bridesmaids Ann Lincoln and Joyce Baum, best man Orville Lincoln, groomsmen Martin Baum Jr. and John Meny, ushers E W Pinget and Clayton Lutz. Several showers and a rehearsal dinner are noted, including crystal and kitchen showers and a January 26 rehearsal dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs A P Lincoln. Other brides-elect honored include Miss Kathryn Hering and Miss Mary Friedrich with tea and luncheon gatherings, all marked by period decor and spring flowers.
Miss Rose Terry and Miss Agnes Clegg were praised at a Monday morning coffee in the Bright Shawl hosted by Mrs. Waldo M Lewis and daughter Mrs. Robert H Seal of Austin. About 50 guests joined as Mrs. Thomas Walt and others assisted, with Mary Verne guild of St. Mark's Episcopal Church planning officer elections for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church parish house.
Kin u1 Gol and Mrs James visit Mor ton Los Gatos California arriving last month stay until Jeb 1 with their son indaw and daughter Capt Ralph Culet and Capt Cutette. Capt Cutette is stationed at Kelly AFB assigned to the Continental division headquarters of the Military Air Transport Service.
The St Louis National Stockyards reported hog sales in 1949 led the nation with 2,519,939 head sold. Secretary W R Thultt noted shipments were constrained by a three week stock-handler strike in November and a 45 day Missouri Pacific Jr. strike halting Western producer shipments, implying sales could have surpassed four million if not for the disruptions.
Dr and Mrs Albert Kass redecorate their new home at 117 Lilac Inne after moving in during the holidays. The Wolf family relocated from St Anthony hotel to Barilla. The Serims plan to occupy 211 Morningside Dr soon with son George crowing over Phillip Miles, the new addition. Mrs John M Bennett attended a tea party in a black crepe dress with dotted net yoke and red garnet on her shoulder.
A 10 ton steel bridge, moved last spring to Piney Creek to replace an old wood bridge, was found missing after repair crews found no bridge in place. Officials suspect someone dismantled and sold it for scrap. Original value about 5000 dollars. scrap value around 300. replacement cost estimated at 23000 dollars.
Lt Gen LeRoy Lutes spoke at the Army Civilian club luncheon in the St Anthony hotel about his wartime travels around the world. He is commander of the Far Garth army. Mrs Lutes presided and Chaplain Grover I Chapman gave the invocation. Capt James Gleason sang with Miss Mildred Powell accompanying. About 180 guests attended, with Army and civilian hostesses greeting arrivals.
Missouri School of Mines will study blasting caps used in mining operations. Dean Curtis L. Wilson said the school cooperates with Olin Industries of East Alton, Illinois, in the joint project.
Chicago January 9. The Witness public aid coordination reported a four month investigation of relief cases has resulted in the dropping of nearly 3000 from state rolls.
A deadly house fire in Chicago claimed two lives. A 74 year old man suffered fatal injuries after a gasoline blast while a roommate, 72 year old John Barnauski, died from smoke suffocation as he tried to smother the flames. Joseph Rekansas, 74, was among the injured.
University of Illinois students and faculty begin an unofficial cleanup to curb drinking in fraternity and student housing after recent campus drinking incidents. Dean of Men Fred J. Turner says no official crackdown exists yet but intra fraternity council and the university senate are applying quiet pressure and some disciplinary actions. Five fraternities faced probation last spring for a noisy beer party but resumed social events before Christmas. Student leader Scott Shelton notes some bars in roost fraternity basements, though most have been cleaned up.
The San Antonio Light issue dated Monday January 9 1950 presents the daily newspaper covering local news, editorials, society notes, and listings. It reflects the period’s reporting style with regional events and community updates.
London dispatch reports Communist China threatening new assaults on Formosa and Hainan and Tibet. Chou En Lai demands expulsion of Chiang Kai-shek’s UN representative. Pravda and Tavestia accuse the U S of aggressive moves to aid Nationalists, while Mao Zedong meets in Moscow.
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