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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1955
Page
9
A reader asks for guidance about leaving a husband for a married lover. The columnist cautions that without full facts one cannot judge the marriage, and urges careful self-examination to determine if there is a real reason to divorce or if the marriage could be repaired.
A 1955 King Features Syndicate column notes that many young love affairs end in indifference, while mature pairs show lasting interest. It advises counting to ten to curb rage, and explores infant head banging as a tension relief or self amusement, quoting child psychologist Joseph D Teicher on its harmless, usually brief nature.
Mrs. Herbert Werner is elected president of St Margaret Marys Altar Society with Mesdames Nick Gawlik and W A Juraschek as officers, plus Wesnig treasurer and Langehennig Meyer as chairmen. The group meets Monday at 3 30 p m in the chapel to hear Very Rev A O Bilimek speak on Faith.
Mr and Mrs Moward M Sweeney hosted a cocktail supper at their home on Saturday honoring debutante Miss Bonnie Sue Dilworth. Pink floral decorations and pink tapers framed a silver candelabra display at the cocktail table. Guests included this year’s debutantes their escorts sponsors and husbands and Mr and Mrs George Dilworth the honoree’s parents.
The shah and Queen Saroya completed a private Palm Beach visit with intimate parties hosted by the Wrightmans. They then traveled to Miami and will return to New York, with plans to resume homeward travel in about three to four weeks.
About 460 members and guests attended the Assembly's annual dance at the Menger Hotel with a "Biddles and Shoes" theme. Decorations featured white celotex fiddles, pink flowers, and foxtrot patterns while guests wore gowns in orchid satin, white brocade, and blue lace. committee members listed include Mrs. Alex B. Spencer and Mrs. Dan Peavy.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a wishing well related note or listing with unclear context. The readable portion mentions wishing well and a stray phrase about ability or measurement, but no coherent event, names, places, or dates are identifiable from the fragment.
Mrs. William R. Campbell acted as hostess for the wedding luncheon honoring Miss Mary Ann McHaney and Lt Karl Poorbaugh. Around 25 out of town guests attended at her home last Saturday. A white compote displayed white stock and snapdragons with ranunculus and acacia in a bird cage decor.
In a Saturday night gathering at the Majs hotel, Penguin a Eggs Their Fare hosts a fancy supper with Antelope venison and wild duck from Col. James Lafayatte Ward and others. Majors G and Mrs. Percy Chirkeen headlined as honored guests. An orchestra accompanied about 175 members and guests as guests were entertained, flowers and ducks decor graced the buffet. Werner Beckmann presided with Mrs. Beckmann in ice blue satin. Gen and Mrs Clarkson led the grand march.
Mrs. Robert Cherry hosted a buffet luncheon at her home on Saturday to fete debutantes Miss Nancy Ellen Williamson and Miss Shirley Fitch. The Dresden pink floral table decor complemented the occasion with guests including the debutante committee mothers Mesdames Williamson and Fitch, grandmother Mrs. Fitch, and sponsors Mesdames Braley and Straus.
Pattern 9348 offers a mid length dress and coordinating jacket with half sizes and easy fit. Includes 39 inch fabric yardage and contrast fabric requirement. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern to Marian Martin in care of The Light pattern department at San Antonio Light, Texas.
Mrs Rose Warner and other Nutley area officers will be installed as oracle of Texas Star camp Royal Neighbors of America in the Knights of Columbus hall at 7 30 p m Thursday Mesdames Lara Brown Josephine Butler nurse Mickie Chudoba chancellor andy Louise Tyson musician among those to be installed Also listed are Veraz Tracy Harwell Dorothy Real Tyson recorder Sosenire Pierce second year manager and Dr John Lacy Barnett physician ritualistic officers include Tyson Chauncy faiths Pierce courage Mattie Chaney modesty Ida Stauss unselfishness Minnie Convers endurance Maggie Duty flag bearer Mrs Eva Hubby Greenville Texas state supervisor invited as guest speaker Mrs Alice Gregory hostess in charge of guest book and Mrs Tyson to present a musical program during the social hour Bonnie Sperring junior past oracle and Billie Jean Sperring to serve.
Special NOSE drops mild for a child claim. The ad touts St Joseph Nose Drops For Children containing Neo-Synephrine and a pure water base with no oil. Also recommends St Joseph Cough Syrup For Children for coughs or bronchial irritation due to colds.
A compact calendar lists events for Monday through Tuesday including SLonday top SK 2 SHI at Antonio club and Lake alumnae gathering at 7:30 pm in the Providence High School library. Tuesday brings Our Lady of Grace Altar Society coffee 10 am to noon at Archbishop Lucey’s home 14 E King’s Ave. Barnard E Bee chapter at the Gunter hotel with Ola Mae Scott. Alamo room hosts Beta Sigma Phi and Tiara room hosts executive board. Cambridge Elementary PTA meets 11 am, Salvation Army home and hospital at 1 am, Kelly Toastmistress club 9:30 am.
Mrs Curtis Edwards hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Sara McNeel bride elect Monday at her parents home, T W Munroe. About 80 guests attended, with Miss McNeel’s corsage containing toy utensils and flowers at the tea table. Mrs Edwards and baby Lucy from Houston visited Miss McNeel’s family prior to the wedding.
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