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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1926

Page

8

Bride of June Is Shower Guest in West Agarita Home

Mary C. Whipple, a bride of June, was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. T. J. Saunders. The home at West Agarita featured rose and green decor with a pink and green centerpiece on the dining table and a white confection adorned with a rose on the cake. Guests included Mesdames Adams, Saunders Jr., Cars, Bradles, Borum, McDaniel, Wallace, and Whipple, plus Misses Warwick, Burnette, and the bride-to-be Mary Whipple.

T. J Saunders Mary C. Whipple West Agarita Nano B. ©. Saunders LW. Adams J. H. Saunders Jr Eb.r. Cars Kyle W. Bradles WB. Saunders Ruel McDaniel C. L. Whipple O. S. Wallace L. Y. Saunders L. 8. Whipple J. R. Saunders Misses Ruth Warwick

Week-end Party at Coleman Ranch In Mexico

A Fourth CE week-end house party will be hosted by Tom Coleman at the Coleman ranch in Mexico. Guests include Miss Helen Milburn Miss Kate Calder of Galveston Miss Jane Grice Miss Made Morrison of Greensboro N C and others. Mrs Jean Aubrey Bulkley and Mrs Herbert Slayden Clarkson plan a three week stay in Mexico City starting Wednesday.

Coleman Ranch Mexico Tom Coleman Helen Milburn Kate Calder Galveston Jane Grice Made Morrison Greensboro N. C Andie Clark Vistor Hugo Louis Kirok Coleman F. B. Malone Jean ‘Aubrey Bulkley Herbert Slayden Clarkson

Musicale winds up evening party at St Anthony Hotel

A dinner hosted by Dr Mrs Peter McCain Keating featured a varied musical program with several performers including the hostess noted for her contralto voice. Mrs Charles Vincent Hart will entertain Thursday afternoon with tea at the St Anthony Hotel in honor of Mrs James H Chaney.

Peter McCain Keating Charles Vincent Hart St. Anthony Hotel James H. Chaney Clarise Ryan New York J. J. Ryan Max Sullivan James Chalkley

Bride of Weelx Showered At Party

A surprise shower at Mrs. Peter Scherrer home honored Isabelle Garcia on her wedding to O. A. Janert. Bunco prizes went to Abs. Trewelter, Miss Jack Garcia, and Miss Haler Homen. Guests included Mesdames Scherrer Barnell Suchry Ormond and others. a buffet luncheon followed.

Peter Scherrer Isabelle Garcia O. A. Janert Bunco Abs. Trewelter Jack Garcia Haler Homen Mesdames F. P. Scherrer M. Barnell F.C

Social events note hostess dinner and garden party

Mrs Holcombe hosted an informal dinner at Mrs John Bullis's home with twelve guests adorned by pink roses and blue bells. Mr and Mrs Nat Washer hosted a dinner dance at the Gunter Hotel Japanese Garden in honor of Majer and Mrs, with 24 guests in attendance. Venier Alumnae plan a Saturday meeting in the Ethel Stren tea room.

William Sumner Holcombe Idalcombse John Bullis Pierce Avenue Nat Washer Gunter Hotel Miss Margster Bridges Feng

Melon Party Plans and Society Notes Across Town

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Railway Mail Association met at Mrs. J. E. Collier’s home to finalize plans for a July 13 watermelon party at San Pedro Park with a contest awarding prizes to Mrs. Botzler and Mrs. Hersch and an ice course served.

Railway Mail Association J. E. Collier San Pedro Park F. Botzler L. E. Hersch Ao the Greasy Spoon Gunter Hotel Harriet Sarazue Calton George Jr Aliss Sprezue George Louis Lipscome George Martindale Ellis Albaugh Jr William Gee Harriet Sprague Benet George "Worley West Agarita Thisda Morgan Edward Faris Williams S Episcopal Church I. A. Cram Worley Main Avenue University of Texas Williams Rag

Bridge Luncheon Fetes Mrs Souza Before Panama Trip

Mrs W B Souza honored at a Montrose avenue bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs F L Ellis of Brooks Field. Guests included Mrs A H Foster and many others. The event followed by plans for Lt Souza and his wife to sail to Panama after stops in New York and Massachusetts.

F. L. Ellis Brooks Field Montrose Avenue Bridge W. B. Souza Lieutenant Souza Kelly Field New York Panama Souza A. H. Foster Lobex Hart Owen Strauance R. L. Owens O. P. Winningstad C. VY. Hart Radney B. A. Corle T. W. Blackburn J. W. Black William Gur Ruggles A. Kuntz Amanda Barson Olza Ressel Belmut Quiram St. Paul's Erangelical Lutheran Church George Falsken Aliss Elsie Heye W. C. Grienks Irene Barsua Marca Lobeterin Charles Barsun Lillian Pessel Helen Carson Edna Ressel Marion Reed Edwin Kramer Ser- Hapsuis Qsessel B. Kramer Quiram Dallas Keily Field Long Island Mrs. Souza Massachusetts Panaima Sire Winingstod Ui Welcck Merdames FE C. Kiehl S i. Stribling B.A. Coyle Wo. Wright R. Collins le Giwon G. Rudelins C. F. Snell W. E. Lynd Oneill CV. Hart G. Eddy M. Lober S. I. Ellis W. G. Ruggles

Mrs. Roberts Hosts Bridge Party at Woodlawn Place

Mrs. Thomas W. F. Roberts Jr. entertained Wednesday afternoon with a bridge party at her Woodlawn Place home. Pink roses and gladioli decorated the rooms. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Gerald Meliff, Mrs. Lawrence Goforth and Mrs. Edward Roberts. Guests included numerous local ladies such as Mrs. Sam Stern and Mrs. Bert Matley.

Thomas W.F. Roberts Jr Woodlawn Place Gerald Meliff Lawrence Goforth Edward Roberts Sam Stern Bert Matley D. E. Proper W. E. Fitch R. He Compton

House Guests Complimented at Mrs Stephenson’s Soiree

A cordial Friday afternoon gathering at West Summit Avenue honored visiting guests Mrs R O Culp of Temple and Mrs Arthur Moore who will vacation for four months in Colorado then Birmingham Alabama. Guests entered to daisies roses gladioli snapdragons and zinnias with solos sung by Mrs Zirkel and Barry Leap accompaniment.

L. L. Stephenson West Summitt Avenue R. O. Culp Temple Arthur Moore Colorado Birmingham Ala I. K. Garrett Stephensen Culp Moore Tu. UL. Stephenson Jr Harry Ables Ward Kelley Will Hearne Zirkel Barry Leap Neffeld

Piggly Wiggly Ad Promises Big Savings on Groceries

An old advertisement touts the Piggly Wiggly chain as a thrift plan. It claims savings of 20 to 40 percent on groceries, says stock is high quality and fresh, and promotes easy shopping with stores in every neighborhood.

Mary Hunter Contour Restorer Promises Youthful Beauty

An advertisement extols the Mary Hunter Contour Restorer as a simple light appliance to lift sagging facial muscles and restore a youthful look. It invites readers to contact Mary Anne Robinson at Box 584 for details and claims the device offers safe, comfortable use. The piece also notes summer fashions featuring printed indestructible yotre georgette or chiffon fabrics with fullness for easy movement.

Mary Hunter Mary Anne Robinson

Mid-Summer Sports Temptations Garners Seasonal Attention

The piece highlights golf and swimming as favored summer activities for enthusiasts while noting quieter pursuits like reading by a stream and enjoying timeless knightly adventures. It invites readers to engage fully in the season with active play and leisure.

Summery Frocks At Lundeen's Day Light Silk Shop

The Day light Silk Shop at 219 Alamo Plaza displays summer frocks in prints Georgette and silk fabrics. Colors include Pan Green June Rose Sunni Cora Sands Corncob with fashionability and easy sewing. Lundeen's offers friendly service as pink and black ensembles complement black suits.

Georgetics June Rose Sunni Cora Sands Lundeen’s Daylight Alamo Plaza

Blue Bonnet Beauty Shop Offers Expert Care

A new Apex suite location in the Medical Arts Building hosts Blue Bonnet Beauty Shop with cooling comfort and high quality services. They provide permanent waving marceling hair bobbing manicuring arches skin treatments and more to enhance Milady's charms.

Elzabeth Arden Helena Rubinstein Sfinger Blue Bonnet Beauty Shop Apex Suite Medical Arts Bldg Milady

Built in kitchen cabinets promise easy housekeeping

Helen praises Grace for a wall built cabinet system that houses a full kitchen setup. Grace explains the wall unit includes breakfast furniture and an ironing board, designed to save steps and keep neatness. She urges calling Specialty Sales Crockett 583 to learn installation details.

Helen Grace Steves Sash & Door Co

Pretty Letters and Writing Supplies at Fischer's Drug Store

Fischer's Drug Store at Broadway and Travis offers writing materials that express personality. A wide stock of fountain pens in green, bakelite, lacquer red or black, with easy writing points, invites customers to prepare summer correspondence and enjoy handcraft penmanship.

Fischer's Drug Broadway Travis Fischer

Holiday ride with driverless car offered by ABC Auto Livery

An advertisement promotes driverless cars from ABC Auto Livery Crockett 200. It promises easy operation and ABC service at 219 WT. Pecan Street. The copy highlights comfort and happiness for the holiday and mentions fashion notes about vertical tucks on a sheer frock.

ABC Auto Crockett 200 Pecan Street A BC

Pashtun Ecossais Straw Slippers From Guarantee Shoe Co

Chic models showcase Pashtun Ecossais Straw sandals in pastel trimmed with white kid. The Guarantee Shoe Co offers high and low heeled slipper styles with short round vamp for vacation wardrobes and reliable fit.

Your Portrait aA. Portrait By Photographs

A promotional note for the Hutchcraft and Fine Arts Studio combines portraits with artistic photography. It highlights duo artists Hutchcraft and Hadever offering San Antonians photographs seen as a height of artistic achievement and urges readers to make an appointment via Travis SGL or Crockett 2564.

Hutchcraft and Fine Arts Studio Hutchcraft Alamo Plaza Mr. Hutchcraft Mr. Hadever Fine Arts Studio San Antonians Mike Travis Crockett

Guests Enjoy Gebhardt's Chili Con Carne Treats

Grace offers Mab and a guest a luncheon with Gebhardt's chili con carne as the centerpiece. Peggy praises the dish declaring its irresistibility and asks to be invited again for the summer gathering.

Peggy Grace Mab Gebhardt Gebhardt’s

Summer Sports and Sunshine Laundry Ad

Betty touts a sun dress and Madge counters with a plan to save time by sending wash frocks and dry clean items to the Sunshine Laundry. The ad promises prompt, first class service for best garments and moderate charges. It notes many frocks are sportswear pieces.

Betty Madge Sunshine

Cooling Brew Teaches Guests to Brew Clear Iced Tea

In San Antonio a host praises a cooling iced tea served in crystal glasses with lemon and mint. Grace asks for the secret, and the hostess explains using H and WH Orange Pekoe Tea brewed briefly and poured over the ice to achieve clarity and superior flavor.

San Antonio Grace

Dinner and Dance Highlight at Guinier Japanese Roof

Real success described at Peggy’s reception in San Antonio. Guests enjoyed a dinner party with entertainment by Alphonse Trent's eleven piece orchestra. The evening featured chic novelty crepe bathing suits and stylish outfits.

Peggy San Antonio Alphonse Trent Eleven Niece Pegey

New Treat On White Sightseeing Coach In San Antonio

A new luxurious White Sightseeing Company coach offers morning and afternoon tours from Alamo Plaza. With blue upholstery and twenty-three wicker seats, including five in the rear observation section, the modern vehicle promises scenic views and expert guides. Ride departs at ten AM and two PM daily.

San Antonians San Antonio Alamo Plaza

Perfect Summer Drink: Ward's Orange Crush Ad

A nostalgic ad extols Orange Crush as the ideal refreshment for summer evenings. It promotes serving it ice cold in tall glasses to quench thirst and boost energy, urging readers to order a case from their nearest dealer or via phone.

Ward Orange Crush Batthing Co

The trolley proves safe for children and all riders

Grace praises the trolley and conductor for safely transporting children to Helen's party. At six o clock the kids return home sound and happy. The article extols the trolley as dependable transportation enjoyed by both youngsters and adults.

Grace Little Helen

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Merritt Halstead Greene Captain Greene Tional Guard Tobyhanna Mrs. J Phillips Julia Monder Mary Kate Wipif Miss Aldus Niall Golotectsa H. Beynon A. B. Beynon Edwin Beynot Jeanrne Beauty Shop New York Visitor Alamo Alamo Tent & Awning CO Stade East Commerce St Bride of Weelx Mrs. Holcombe Josh Gresr San Antonis Nez Paris Xaturder Resnolds Armint Galyeaton Bereens Centralistian Church WW. T. Binnis West Ashby Oond Mire W. Sl. Wilke Mine Lydia Wilke Sens and Emilie Geinrieh Mosate Corpus Christi J. D. Haba Haha Fort Sam Haneton Philippine Islands Harper Marcel Losoya Mrs. Roberts Atternoga Chic
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