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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1955

Page

10

Dear Miss Fairfax Lovelorn Advice Column

A married woman seeks guidance about a secret six month affair with an unmarried man who wishes to marry her if she is free. The adviser cautions that without full facts about her husband’s conduct or their marriage, it is impossible to judge. She urges the reader to evaluate her situation and consider whether real issues exist or if reconciliation could improve her marriage.

Miss Fairfax Tam Ben. H. J

Mirror of Your Mind on Love and Anger Dynamics

A 1955 King Features Syndicate column notes that young people's love affairs often end in indifference while mature individuals show stronger lasting attachments. It counsels anger control, suggesting counting to ten to prevent explosive temper, and discusses infant head banging as a non-harmful, short-lived behavior with debated causes.

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Society Elects Officers at St. Margaret Mary's Altar Society

Mrs Herbert Werner is new president of St. Margaret Mary's Altar Society. New officers include Nick J. Gawlik as vice president W A Jura Schek as secretary and M H Wosnig as treasurer. Chairmen include W A Langehenhig David Meyer Vinens El Davis Z Williams Dan Houston and John Emmert. Meeting set for 7:30 p m Monday Feb 7 in the chapel to hear Very Rev A O Bilimek discuss Faith.

St. Margaret Mary’s Chapel A. O. Bilimek Altar Society

Debutante Bonnie Sue Dilworth Honored at Supper

Mr and Mrs Howard M Sweeney hosted a cocktail supper Saturday at their home honoring Miss Bonnie Sue Dilworth debutante. Pink flowers and tapers framed the pink themed table as guests, including debutantes escorts sponsors and Mr and Mrs George Dilworth, gathered for the event.

Howard M. Sweeney Bonnie Sue Dilworth

Shah and Queen of Iran Visit Palm Beach and Miami

The shah and Queen Saroya of Iran toured Palm Beach then traveled to Miami after a four day stay with the Wrightmans. Their host social set included diplomats and socialites such as the Makins, the Youngs, Jackie Kennedy, and Countess von Furstenberg. The shah, an avid sportsman, enjoys water skiing tennis and fast cars. the queen, 22, loves dance and American films and is fond of the mambo. They plan to return to New York and head home in three to four weeks.

Sy C Lady Makins Sefton Robert R. Youngs Jack Kennedy Jackie Michael Phipps Loel. Guiness Dolores von Furstenberg Tommy Shevlins Edward B. McLean Bob Sweeny Chris Dunphy Ye the Shah Tran Palm Beach Saroya Miami New York

Assembly Dance at Hotel Promotes Fiddles and Shoes Theme

At the Menger Hotel the Assembly hosted its annual dance titled Fiddles and Shoes. Decorations featured white celotex fiddles with pink strings, arches and silver accents, pink gladioli, and wall patterns of shoe motifs. Mrs. Alex B. Spencer chaired the event. about 400 members and guests attended the party.

Menger Hotel Avith Alex B. Spencer Mesdames William Jeffers Dan Peavy John Cattoir Jack Bowman Ngixon Jr Frederic Jaske Oppenheimer John R. Locke, Jr Dorothy H. Spencer Peavy Gus Groos Jr

Wishing Well Ghar Wht Wive A Ts En Ub Erag

Fragmentary note reports a wishful water feature with unclear details and potential garden use. Readers are left to infer purpose as text is unreadable and fragmented.

Luncheon Held for Miss McHarney Wedding Guests

Mrs. William R Campbell hosted a luncheon for the families of Miss Mary Ann McHarney and out of town guests who attended the wedding last Saturday. White stock snapdragons and carnations adorned the table. The play room featured a bird cape with acacia and bright ranunculus. About two guests attended.

William R. ‘Campbell Mary Ann McHarney

Elegant colonial era party at Mituet Nah hotel menu and attire

The Merry Knights held a Saturday night gathering at the Colonial and Mituet Nah Menger hotel with about 175 guests. An imported menu featured antelope venison and wild duck from Col. James Lafayette Ward Leslie Flowers and Maxwell Parker. Decorations included squash ducks and ice blue gowns adorned with pearls and orchids. Gen Clarkson led the grand march as Werner Beckmann and Mrs Beckmann hosted.

Merry Knights Africa Mituet Nah ‘Menger Pembele Col. James Lafayette Ward Leslie Flowers Maxwell Parker Werner Beckmann Beckmann Clarkson Jed Was. Beckmann Walter Bergstrom William C. Church Jr Robert Mickler

Debutantes Nan cy Ellen Williamson and Shir ley Fitch Honored at Buffet

Mrs. Robert Cherry hosted a luncheon for debutantes Nan cy Ellen Williamson and Shir ley Fitch at her home Saturday. Guests included the debutante committee mothers Mesdames John A. Williamson and Evans Fitch, grandmother Mrs W E Fitch, and sponsors Mesdames William Braley and David Stratis, with Dresden pink blossoms as decor.

Nancy Ellen Williamson Shirley Fitch Robert Cherry J. Frank Blair Jr Mrs. Cherry John A. Williamson Evans Fitch W. E. Fitch Mesdames William Braley David Stratis

St. Joseph Nose Drops For Children Promoted

Special nose drops for children claim to ease sniffles and nasal congestion with Neo-Synephrine in a pure water base. Sold at 59¢ with 89% purity, the ad also recommends St. Joseph Cough Syrup For Children for coughs and bronchial irritation.

St. Joseph

Pattern 9348 Easter ensemble for a perfect fit

Easter pattern 9348 offers a dress and jacket in multiple sizes with half sizes and specific yardage for contrast fabric. Send 35 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for mailing to Marian Martin in the Light pattern department at The San Antonio Light, Texas, with name address zone size and style number printed clearly.

Marian Martin Light Pattern Department San _ Antonio San Antonio Texas

Oracle Oration At Knights Of Columbus Hall

An event at the Knights of Columbus hall features guest speaker Supervisor from Greenville Texas and a musical program hosted by Alice Gregory with Mrs Tyson in charge of the guest book. The session includes multiple officers and marshals led by chancellor and oracle figures. A Séca-hour reception follows with Bonnie Sperring and Billie Jean Sperring serving.

America Knights ‘of Columbus Tunstalling Lura Brovphine Butler Fami Chudoba Andy Haswell Ral Joey Cora Pierce Tada Stauss Minnie Convers Endurance Maggie Fla Miso Eva Hisby Greenville Texas Alice Gregory Tyson Bonnie Sperring Oracle Billie Jean Sperring

Club Calendar Monday Night Activities And Meetings

Local club listings show Monday night events at San Antonio clubs including Dake alumnae at 7 30 p m in Providence Ben school library and Our Lady of Grace Altar Society silver cartel 10 to 12 noon at Arch Bishop Sabert E Jacey 114 E ding s Wy Barnard E Bee chapter Alamo room Gunter hotel Multa chanter Beta Sigma Phi Valentine party with Ola Mae Scott at 230 Freiling aE RBeOIS club 3 45 p m with Adam and Berta George Mistletoe Altar Society St Peter of the Apostles church Tigra room Executive board Cambridge Elementary PTA 10 a m at the school Woman s auxiliary Salvation Army home and hospital 10 a m in the home Toastmistress club 9 30

San Antonio Itis Dake Providence Ben School Our, Lady” of Grace Altar Society Silver Cartel Archb Opsabert E. Jacey E. Ding Barnard E. Bee Ube Alamo Gunter Hotel Multa Chanter Beta Sigma Phi Sirs Ous ‘Toastmistress Club

Shower for Miss McNeel Highlights Bridal Kitchen Gifts

Miss Sara McNeel, bride elect, received a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs T W Munroe. About 30 guests attended at the Munroe home with flowers and tiny toy utensils adorning the centerpieces. Mrs Edwards and baby Lucy from Houston came to visit Miss McNeel’s parents ahead of the wedding, arriving last week.

Sara McNeel Edwards Charles. Noble Daughte Lucy Houston

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