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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1938

Page

9

Miss Bishop to Wed Lieut Powell in February

Fort Bain Houston resident Miss Eleanor Bishop will marry Lieut Beverley Powell of Fork Knox Kentucky on February 22 at the post chapel. Bridesmaids include Miss Pillen Spottswood White and Miss Betty Bishop. Planned events feature teas and showers hosted by several family members in late January and February, with an informal supper hosted by Mr and Mrs George L. Waring for D. A. Lonpden of Melbourne Australia.

Eleanor Bishop Harry A. Bishop Fort Bain Houston Beverley EB. Powell Fork Knox Milas Betty Bishop Pillen Spottswood White Washington Miss Bishop Roterd Gibson Sherrard D. F. Winn Sam M. Browne George Ls. Waring D. A. Lonpden Melburne Australia

Delta Phi Sigma Frat Skating Party and Events

Delta Phi Sigma fraternity plans a skating party at 7 40 p m with dates and prospects at Frank Paschal home 403 Maverick street. An exclusive skating session runs 8 30 to 3 40 at San Pedro skating rink. Miss DeRossette Thomas will conduct a parent education class at Beacon Hill school 2286 p m Thursday on Good Sportsmanship and a Precocious Child. A DRT party and various club notices follow with officers elected and events listed for Saturday and Monday nights.

Delta Phi Sigma Fraternity Socin Frank Paschal Meverick Street San Pedro Tee DeRossette Thomas Beacon HI School Beacon Hill T. A Daughters of the Republic Texas Gnalrman JT. King Henry R. Wolford Gus Jones B. A. Holmeceen Jelta Small George Warbach Ben H. Edwards J G Haller Cora D. Ginse

Miss Dora Bretts Mariage Revealed in Washington

San Antonians learn of the marriage of Miss Wors D. Brett daughter of Gen and Mrs George H Brett of Panama to Bernard A Schriever son of Mrs Elizabeth A Schriever and the late Mr Schriever of this city. The ceremony occurred January 3 in the home of Gen and Mrs Henry A Arnold 103 West Bradley Jane in Washington DC. The bride was kept by her sister Miss Lucille Brett as attendant and Mr James Epperly served as best man. After the reception the couple left by matay for Seattle Washington to begin their home. Schriever is a former A and M graduate and a reserve air corps officer who earned his wings in 1923 at Kelly Field. Mrs Elizabeth Schriever will visit Seattle to see her son and daughter. The Government His Lutherants Carl W Pyle Major Pyle Missionary society will entertain Randolph Hebd with silver tea Thursday from 3 to 8 pm.

San Antonians Wors D. Brett George H. Brett Panama Bernard A. Schriever Elizabeth A. Schriever Mr. Schriever Jane Unry Henry A. Arnold West Bradley Jane Washington, D.C Lucille Brett James Epperly Schriever Matay Seatle Wash M. College Air Corps Kelly Field Elizalenly Schriever Seattle

Notable Campus Fraternity Pledges and Pastimes Revealed

An eccentric campus note describes the Nu Mpstlan Tau Thy sorority known for frills and rituals. It mentions peanut pins for pledges, a stocking feet president race, and notable San Antonians Betty McDoyid and Mary Elizabeth Himper among members. Elizabeth Walker Cow is profiled in dramatic attire, while Le Monsieur Chambray is praised for refined poetry in balmy weather.

Nu Mpstlan Tau Nott Club Theiy Soes Dune Wsthalmt Betty McDoyid Mary Elizabeth Himper Elizabeth Walker le Monsieur Chambray Gertrude Stein

Mrs Glass Hosts West Coast Sister at Lynwood Avenue Breakfast

Mrs L T Glass will entertain her sister Miss Elma Bittman of Los Angeles California with a breakfast on Lynwood Avenue Sunday morning. Bittman, who has visited another sister Mrs E Cook on Fulton Avenue, plans to return home next week. The local scene also notes the Thurston farm on Crockett Ridge in Norway Maine has housed generations of the Parsons family for more than 190 years dating to the progenitor Medes Parsons, son of John Parsons, a pioneer.

L. T. Glass Elma Bittman Los Angeles Calif Lynwood Avenue Norway Jan Thurston Farm Crockett Ridge Medes, Parsons John Parsons

Labatt Schreiner Wedding Invitation Fragment

Wedding notice reads that Nell Schreiner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alme Charles Schreiner, will marry Thomas Weir Labatt Je on Saturday February twelve after eight at First Presbyterian Kerrville. Reception follows at 405 Wall Street with Mr and Mrs William Hard and Mrs Belts of Del Rio listed among hosts. additional names appear incomplete.

William del Ria I. J. Ford

Auto Hurts Child Then Driver Flees Scene

A hit and run struck 2-year-old Alfredo Vnides on North Laredo Street while he played near home. He received medical care for cuts and bruises at Robert B. Green Hospital. Police sought the driver as of Saturday with little additional information available.

Auto Alfredo Vnides North Laredo Stret Brukes Robert B. Green Hose Patal

Restrict Candy Sales in Middletown School Cafeteria

Middletown officials move to limit candy sales to pupils after a vote by the lawn committee. Only candy approved by the school authorities will be sold in the cafeteria to protect students.

Middletown Gann Inei-H Ordey

Tax List Polowing Delinquent Taxes as of 1937 Nov 4 San Antonio

Delinquent tax list prepared by Paul William survey accepted by San Antonio city and school board covers back taxes owed in years 2919 to 1096. The record shows owner names and assessed amounts. entries include city and school tax portions, with many figures and dates in a dense OCR transcription.

Paul William Tis San Antonio

TrioCaught After Chat Firefight At Dance Hall Shootout

Three youths were captured by police after a chase following a disorderly dance hall incident. An officer fired two shots during the pursuit, with one youth allegedly reaching for a weapon before arrest. Police detained all three at headquarters.

Spistal Joe Jiwenez Polce Jimence Thes Spike Ton Florey Radia Tatraimen W. Kanning A. Shook

Mrs Hayes Hosts Senior Luncheon at Bath College

Mrs Herbert Hayes hosted a luncheon Saturday for Bath College seniors with Grace Glsendorf and May Armstrong among the attendees. The reception featured a yellow cloth, blue glassware, and a crystal bowl centerpiece as sponsors and mothers joined the group for the One Bright Show.

Herbert Hayes Ellison Witt Ang Halll Gross Bath Catherine Armstrong Grace Glsendorf Maer Parel Gwyn Barbara One Hardison Ann A McAlpin

Texas Officials Debate Road Aid and County Power

Robert Lee Bobbitt, chairman of the state highway commission, urged Congress to slash federal highway aid favoring farm to market roads. Wirtz warned counties risk losing sovereignty as counties may surrender taxing powers to state or federal authorities. County Judge Smiley urged county-led city government consolidation and revaluation of county properties. About 200 guests attended the banquet at the Gunter hotel.

Robert Lee Bobbitt State Highway Commission Roosevelt Congress Bobbitt County Judges and Commissioners Association Southern Disuties of Texas Gunter Hotel Roosewell Rei Highway Commission Tom Smiley Karnes County Bast Elty Ely Panquet Rey Hoefhelus Wil Thomas Dorbandt San Antonin

Half Dollar Quarrel Ends in County Jail

A Friday night clash over a 50 cent dispute led to four people being jailed after a drunken motor collision. The younger women drove away after rear ending a car driven by Sm. Astonte ta Al Gommerse and Ghestnub strenis, who chased them down the street. Authorities booked all four for drunkenness with the younger woman charged with negligent collision. They were later assigned to the county jail.

Aranans Passeb Astonte Ta al Gommerse Ghestnub Strenis Mesranina Bassony Aes Bors Tev

Local Dance Listings and Community Events

City venues announce several dances and gatherings. Listings include Hermann Sons Hall in Helotes and Twin Palms with live bands such as Twilight Blenders and Johnny Pielder. admission often 25 cents to 96 cents. Community groups like Ade and Russell Orchestra schedule performances, with events on January 22 and 23 and ongoing Sunday nights.

K-T Sat Selinabel Orch Ade Aru tAdy Helotes Hermann Sons Hal Beane Spt Ryn Ain Blenders

Spy Adventures of Ickes Thrills Censors in Hearings

Washington January 22 reporters preview a film satirizing Harold Ickes and undercover bureau chief Glavis amid Senate scrutiny. The mock interior department tale features Burlew as a misunderstood official and Ickes as a daring cable net farceur, with a plot about fictitious salaries and embezzlement.

Paul Mallon Kinx Features Syndicate, Inc Washington Ickes Alles eMebb Mendhaer Hhan Sakilay Interior Department Osettg Glavis Senators Mr. Burlew Hnis Interior Colorado Bly Thompson Adame

Pastor's Strength Wanes From Fast in Memphis

The Rev. Tern Harding Noe, a faath ing Episcopal clergyman, grows weaker as he nears the end of a twenty-one day fast seeking immortality on Earth. Physicians fear a collapse momentarily while he prepares for tonight's Bible lesson at the church.

Memphis Tern Tern Harding Noe Earth

Train's Toot Costs Freight Line Crossing Delays

Davin B. Emmons a Dalote Pacific fireman estimates that each crossing delay costs about 0.125 cents per foot based on seven seconds and coal use. He says the average delay adds minor fuel and time costs at current prices.

Ondyenne Wyogan Witlatles Davin B. Emons Dalote Pacific Emmons

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Claim

An advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for women's discomfort and tone up the system. It targets women, promises relief, and cites "over a million" testimonials to persuade readers to buy through their druggist.

Eydie B. Dinikars Dinko Pinkham Driggist Lydia S. F

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