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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1944

Page

16

Inaugural Red Cross Safety Awards Honor Local Instructors

At the annual Red Cross Safety Education Services meeting in La Villita Bexar county, Mrs Aurelia Garnett RN received recognition for 25 years of unbroken first aid instruction. Other honors included 20 year, 15 year, and 10 year service awards for various volunteers across water safety and first aid roles.

Red Cross Safety Education Services la Villita Aurelia Garreth Charles B. Weimer Dodney Varney Mrs. Garnett Kenneth George Davies James Monroe Dugger S and Charlotte Bucker Lehman Riggs Bellinger Sr Eunice TG. Luckenback E. Vic Coward Hazelpene Criley Virginia Eliott Carl Enoki Eddie H. Neumjann Edward Kreuper Alan W. Vordenbaum George NR Martin Frank Thomas Leal B. C. Glaze Dorothy el- Holt Gladys J. Brown Richard L. Prancht Gotavia D. Smith R. N William §. Hennessey Filzabeth W. Martin Margie W. Stringer Wilson Browning Holden Jr Ernestine Goulbart Duron Koon Howard L. Ives Harold W. McCibe Augusta Barnes The Red Cross James Tafolla Jr Dorothy Eliott Billa Smalth F. Herzog Harold E. Anderson Myrtie N. Chambers Maud Rakowitz Emily FP Davis K. Saathol Olene G. Cox Ed Armstrong &J Mrs RL. Brandt Stella Huthmscher Jacqueline Sellers Elsie Water Welmer C. W. Nabling Aurelia Garnett

Mrs Archer Honored At Many Events

Mrs Lord Archer of Scarsdale Washington visiting with Mr and Mrs Arthur Biard is the focal point of a series of entertainments. Mrs Biard hosted a luncheon for about 30 guests including Mesdames Murray Winn Norma Hancock P J Hennessey and Martin Arnold. Other gatherings followed with Mrs Winn hosting lunch and many other friends attending. The sequence includes luncheons at the Country Club in honor of Mrs Archer, a Peraux room tea, a Sun room lunch at the St Anthony hotel, a dinner party with Russell Davis, and further plans in Mtat Pla Wichita Kan then San Antonio. Archer will join Mgr Archer in Cuero next spring. Archer served in foreign relief and rehabilitation work. formerly lived in Athens Greece during occupation and led Near East Foundation. Mrs Best Ward Vann plans a Beta Iota Delta Kappa Gamma tea from 3 to 5 pm Sat at W W White Road home with I E Stutsman Evan Moon F W McAllister E R Lewis Ralph Jackson Henry Guerra and P G Bowen attending. Past chapter presidents Willi am Allison and Milburn Manager will present songs and Miss Nancy Bowen and Miss Margaret Buchanan will perform dances.

Lord Archer Scarsdale Arthur Biard Geing Arnold Tom Coghill Country Club Norma Hancock Archer Martin Arnold Peraux Thoups Goghil Aurora Frances Krohn St. Anthony Russell Davis Jsitor P. J. Hennessey Gale Ivers I Mtat Pla Wichita Kan San Antonio Mgr. Archer Cuifo Foreign Relef and Rehabilitation Commission Athens Greece Near East Foundation Best Ward Vann Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority W. W. White Road I. E. Stutsman Evan Moon F. W. Mcallister E. R Lewis Ralph Jackson Henry Guerra P. G. Bowen Vann Chap Iter Chap Iter, Mesdames Willie Nichols Georgia Smoith Virginia Manger Constance Allen Mesdames Wiliam Allison Milburn Nancy Bowen Margaret Buchanan

Some Day Wedding Plans Highlight Delayed Marriage Trends

A column surveys delayed marriages and engagement woes as women recount prolonged engagements with parents and kin delaying nuptials. It includes letters from Miss Fairfax and Miss D. 2 and notes men who cling to being engaged despite obstacles. The piece also advertises crochet chair patterns and a 3 page Needlecraft catalog from The San Antonio Light.

Miss J. L Sena San Antonio Licht

Miss Weafer Arrives for Winter with Chicago Family

Miss Lillian Weal of Chicago arrives to spend the rest of the winter with her uncle and aunt Dr. and Mrs. A. BE. Wangemein, and her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. M. BR. Allen.

Lillian Weal Chicago A. BE. Wangemein M. BR. Allen

Couple Visit in Mexico Travel Abroad

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gillis with Mr. and Mrs. Len Huth are in Mexico for a week. They are staying at Du Tango during the trip.

Mexico Donald Gillis Len Huth du- Tango

Dear Mrs Beeckman and Party Etiquette Guidance

In a letter style column the editor advises on responding to sympathy calls after a death and hosting a large engagement party. It suggests writing notes of appreciation and inviting friends to visit, and offers tips for introductions at a large gathering with deputy hostesses to ease proceedings.

Cornelius Beeckman Beeckma Fenturea Ea Ines

Harpers Have Daughter in Newborn Birth

Lieut and Mrs Arthur S Harper Jr announce the birth of a daughter named Susanne on January 17 at the Nix hospital Mrs Harper formerly Patsy Lee Jumpler of Mr and Mrs William Byrder Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arthur L Harper all of San Antonio Lieu tenant Harper is overseas

Arthur S. Harper Jr Suyanne the Nix Hospital Harper Patsy Lee Juphler William Byrder Arthur L. Harper San Antonio

School’s Out Social Highlights Gadabouls at Mary Spelcer’s House

The Gadabouls hosted their first social at Mary Spelcer’s. couples included Leyley Dustin with Joe Kerli and Martha Nunn with Nick Slagh. Stags, popular pairs, and titterbugging entertained attendees while new Phosphor president Bob Cooper impressed. Betsy Battagna named among junior era’s most popular girls.

Gadabouls Mary” Spelcer Patley Dustin Joe Kerli Martha Nunn Nick Slagh Ste Bennet Joe Wiliams Marthe Durwarg Dean Plath Helen Mansfield Harry Cole Bill Hawke al Tynag Joan Colghiln Ebner Laswell Walter Murphy Bob Boggard Blake Williams Eleanor Cooper Shorty Nelson Foanuie Caraway George Myer Betty Jean Smith Garret Galiy Vanita van Landingham Jack Rowan Virginia White Clarence Boldt Hele Anne Darmle Jimmy Sheppard Beisty Gammit Big Clark Stags Ecial Oak Grove Bill Mereeith Pres Betty Beeman Newell Gilliam Frankie Elsang Claude Roos Glo Ten Bennet Jody King Sonny Ragland Rathabel Gunther Y Martian Shefts Jeanie Williamson Hob Cooper Tiny Sparkman Aubrey Phillips Chiew Gonzales Nelson Myer Mary Alice Shropshire Merbert Davis Stag Benny Fegen Jimmy Carnes Tommy Burns Robert Greider Joni Badders Charley Chamberlain Sterting Browning Chris Bates Ranstoni Kathleen Keanon Johnnson Phosphor Keen Puy Bob Cooper Patsy Battagna

Miss Craft to Wed February at Barksdale Field

Miss Craft is set to marry Lieut. Richard M. Johnston of Barksdale field La on February 4 in the Post chapel at Barksdale field. A pottery shower is planned with Mrs Gus Rehberg and Mrs W M PhDs hosting in the coming days and Miss Craft will be feted at a dinner shower hosted by Mrs A W Anderson.

ADNS U6 Og Richard M. Johnston Barksdale Field Post Miss Craft Gus Rehberg W. M. PhDs A.W. Anderson

Visit Notes and Meeting Announcements at Travis Park Church

Miss Barnes and Miss Cora Barnes of Gullyatt visit Kerrville guests Dr. and Mrs. J D Jackson. Mrs. Park M of alcohol the Tripper upper will be the topic at the W CTU meeting at 3 p m Thursday. Attendees include Mrs H D Peabody Trader Rev and Mrs BE Shelhamer Mr and Mrs Tom Mullikin Mrs C Carter Mrs Grace Walker and E F Lyons.

Miss Barnes Cora Barnes Gullyatt R. W. Barnes J.D. Jackson Kerrville Min. Jackson Park W. Ctu Travis Park Methodist Church H. D. Peabody BE. E. Shelhammer Tom Muliikin C. Carter Grace Walker E. F. Lyons

Mrs Wiley Guest Here in January Visit

Mrs RS Wiley of Cameron spends January with her daughter Mrs Russell Wine. Kasidah renews W B A officers and guards meet Thursday at 10 am for practice at 1 pm. A covered dish luncheon follows a business meeting and birthday tributes to several members. Installing officer for review and auxiliary clubs at 2 pm January 28 at the hall with dancing and social hour after installation.

Mrs. Wiley Rs, Wiley of Cameron Mrs Russell Wine At & P. Mt

Mrs Sears Arrival In San Antonio

Mrs Richard Sears arrives in San Antonio for visits with Army families. Colonel Sears, formerly at Fort Sam Houston, is now overseas. She traveled from Louisville Kentucky and stays with Mrs Richard C Sanger until she moves to her own apartment. Mrs Slack wife of Brigadier General Slack expected from Dallas soon. Colonel and Mrs John P Kennedy also due from California this month.

San Antonio Richard Sears Sears Fort Sam Houston Louisville Richard C. Sanger Dudes £. Slack Slack Dallas John P. Kennedy California

Islands Topic of Round Table Discussion at St Anthony hotel

The Pan American Round Table at the St Anthony hotel held a session on Caribbean island status. Mrs Claude Nobles prepared outlines on island history to be shared with nearby tables while Mrs Sanchez Navarro noted wartime effects on island economies and crop issues.

St. Anthony Hotel Claude Nobles Sanchez Navarro Coba Henry Walford Monroe Jas United States Norm Hancock Mexico Henry Guerra

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