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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1950
Page
20
A discussion on how asking about health can discomfort others and the mind's aging process. Psychologists cite a decline in adult reasoning with age, while Emmett Betts advocates rapid, study type reading to grasp ideas and organize thoughts.
Dr and Mrs Charles Clark announce the birth of a son Roger Dun on May 4 in Corpus Christi. He is welcomed by his brother Chuck sister DeDe Kay and grandparents Dr and Mrs Hines Clark Crowell and Mr and Mrs Hoger N Davis San Antonio.
Mise Delorees Jean Robertson daughter of Col and Mrs Daniel Robertson married Lt John Molloy Dowling son of Mr and Mrs Angus Dowl ing New York. Rev H Paul Osborne officiated. Bride wore white satin with chantilly lace and lilies of the valley veil. Attendant Mrs Arthur G Hamilton Jr best man Milton Robertson ushers Martin Harris. Garden reception at bride's home. Couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside at 46 B Quincy Pl after July 23.
Local notice from Rock Springs announces the engagement of Del Bradford Bradford's daughter to Edwin A White son of Hardy White of Jacksonville The wedding is planned for early August Miss Bradford is a senior law student at Texas U school of law and was named Heart of the university in 1947 and Portia of the law school in 1950 Mr White is also a Texas U law graduate and member of Phi Delta Phi honorary society.
The Sweetheart of the Air Force ROTC camp at Kelly AFB will be chosen at a final dance on July 18 in the AF ROTC Cadet Club. Women aged 18 to 28 home from college, office workers, and sorority members are urged to contact Miss Betty Lewis for invitations and attend dances on Tuesday and Thursday in July.
Mr and Mrs George Smyth and son George jr motor to Boulder Colorado on July 17 to spend the summer Mrs Smyth and George jr will take courses at Colorado U Fenm Aug 24 28 George Jr will attend the Acacia fraternity convention in Estes Park where he serves as junior dean.
Monday evening social calendar shows Tobin Rote hosting a reception at their home in honor of Miss Lucila Thornton and her fiancé William Darden. A dinner party by Miss Mary Anita Diumar honors Miss Charlotte Osborn and her fiancé Thurman Barrett Jr. On Tuesday Miss Gloria Galt and Marilyn Galt host a gathering for Miss Charlotte Osborn with Mrs John B. Carhly, followed by events in the Colonial room at the Menger for Mrs John B. Cor yy Jr.
Recipe notes mixed with a quirky dish title and a playful prompt about a marriage manual by John A. O’Brien. The readable text lists ingredients including butter garlic onion cheese and tomatoes, with unclear quantities and a suggested method. The fragment references The American Weekly magazine.
Designing Woman discusses modern interior design favoring fewer furnishings and multifunctional pieces. It highlights the Trolley Bar table with dual shelves, adaptable for wall placement or mobility, plus new finish options like huyunut and mahogany tones, showcased in fall market previews.
A distressed mother asks how to cope as she cares for a severely disabled 10 year old girl. The piece suggests alternatives to institutionalization, including connecting with state crippled children groups, selling handcrafts, baking, and reading through the library. It promotes active, retrying pursuits to pass time and avoid isolation. The leaflet No 78 “Help To Be Had From Books” is offered via a stamped envelope to Myrtie Meyer Eldred at a clinic address.
Mr and Mrs Grover Cleveland Quillin announce the engagement of their daughter Mabel Elizabeth to Howard C Williams son of Mr and Mrs Waldron Williams of Pt Arttruc The wedding is set for August 26 at Travis Park Methodist church chapel Miss Quillin completed Brackenridge High School and earned degrees from San Antonio College and Texas U Mr Williams attended Thomas Jefferson High North Texas State College and is a Baylor U College of Medicine junior Phi Beta Pi Osler Society He served in the EXO during the war
Mr and Mrs Ivan Stoker and Mrs James Day host an open house from 1 to 11 pm Saturday at 316 Ogden Street. Guests include Mas and Mrs George Adams of Phoenix. The Adams were married July 1 in Phoenix and will arrive here Wednesday evening. Flo Estes of Phoenix was the bride. Maj Adams is the son of Mrs Bernice Adams.
Mrs. Seng left Saturday by plane for Montreal, Canada, to visit her son and daughter in law De and Mrs. Magnus L Seng. She had recently returned from Mexico City, where she was guest of her son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Seluitz.
The engagement of Miss Betty Ruth Harper to Rev. Louis E. B. Cox was announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Harper. The wedding is set for 7 30 p m Saturday July 25 at the chapel at Ft Sam. The groom is the son of Mrs. Musto Graben and the late A G Cox.
Mrs J S McKay leaves for an eastern trip lasting about two months. She will spend several weeks with Mrs Thomas B Grown in Haverford Pennsylvania, then go to Boston to stay with her brother and sister in law Commander and Mrs Austin Milne.
A verbose era horoscope outlines daily influences for various signs with many names and dates. It mentions July 11 as a birth reference and notes traits in careers, finances, and relationships, urging steady effort, patience, and self control. The tone mirrors a period newspaper style with many typos and scattered proper nouns.
Advertisement for Marian Martin pattern 202 for dresses and matching bolero in sizes 34 to 49 with 35 inch length, 5 1/4 yards fabric, complete Sew Chart. Includes stitch directions and a 25 cent order request to The Light Pattern dept at San Antonio Light.
Sgt and Mrs Samsou Vasilafe wed in Highland Christian Church with Rev Harald Burkhart officiating. The bride Lola Zimmerman wore white satin with seed pearl accents and orange blossom veil. bridesmaids were Misses insel Chariton and Lowery. The couple resides at 500 Sixth St and traveled to Corpus Christi after a reception at the Freeman home.
A luncheon in the Colonial room of the Menger hotel honored Miss Gweneth Shepherd, sister of Rus Howard Handley. Ten guests attend as Miss Shepherd prepares to serve time in Japan this month.
Weekend gatherings in Fort Henderson and Austin honored Laluita Thornton and Charlotte Osborn. Guests included Elizabeth Mason Nancy Roe Martha Ishell Hester Curl Gail Hall and Mary Zachry among Dallas attendees. Thurman Barrett Jr. was the fiancé of Osborn, with celebrations at the Biedenharn country home and Scenie Loop. Additional events featured a swim and supper party, a garden luncheon at the San Antonio Country Club, and a prewedding dining party with 60 guests.
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