Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1938

Page

14

Coast Favored by Vacationists in St Louis Visit

Coast favored visitors from St Louis as a solar colony debate ends with Aransas Pass on the coast. The Thades Schroiners with mother Mrs Ike West, Hitty Nelson, and Charles Schremner Nelson depart for Casa Del Mar cottage at Aransas Pass for a month. Weekends bring guests Robert Brewers and children Belly and Bobby.

Delig Antonio Ister’ Y Thades Schroiners Ike West Itsle Hitty Nelson Charles Schremner Nelson Chreier Casa del Mar Aransas Pass

New York Society News and Society Guests

Mrs. John T. Crotty Jr held a wedding Saturday June 4 at the bride’s home. The Crottys, visiting from Houston, are guests of the Waldorf Astoria while in New York. They will soon depart for San Antonio to open their new home after a visit hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. Triest at Kings Point and a dinner at Sands Point Bath Club.

New York Nun Antonians Ann Video M. Alexander Kathleen Howard New Weston John T. Crotty Jry Kemp Darlan Northern Boulevard Houston Texas Waldorf-Astoria Abey Brie Groom Weller East Crotty John T. Crotty Hun Schyol Cinceton N. J Sands Point Long Island

Elsa Schiaparelli Fashion Bombshell Stuns Paris Scene

Paris notes report Elsa Schiaparelli unveiled a bold wardrobe choice at a Ritz lunch hosted by Mrs. Jatin McGehee, while social calendars in Texas cite Chi Omega and the Spring Maid opera group events. The article highlights Schiaparelli’s continued push of the bombshell silhouette and lists parties honoring newlyweds Dr. and Mrs. R L Rhea, with attendees from society circles and university affiliates.

Paris Tueday Chi Omega Sorori Elsa Schiaparelli King's Highway Mimi University of Texas

Wiggins Family Heads to Colorado Vacation

Mrs. C. Wiggins and Miss Martha Wiggins plan a month in Estes Park, Colorado, during a Thore day trip. They will be joined by Martha's sister Mrs. Fred L. Johnston and her child Lee Johnston. The party will stop in Buckyford to visit Mr. Johnston’s relatives en route.

C. Wiggins Martha Wiggins Thoreday Colorado Estes Park Martha Fred L. Johnston Lee Johnston Buckyford Colo Mr. Johnston

Three Wrights to Leave for Two Weeks

Mrs. Gilbert Wright, Miss Anne Wright and Mistela Wright depart Tuesday morning for Port Aransas to attend college activities for a two week period. The travelers are listed with their relation to Mrs. Wright and the trip is described in a concise notice.

Aransas Gilbert Wright Anne Wright Mistela Wright Porth Avansas

Lively Time for Young Women In Camps

Slumber camps overflow with many young women as parents seemingly defer decisions. Reports from Mayland Tennessee say 51 Anionians at Camp Nakanaws excel in diving rifle swimming archery soccer badminton riding tennis and crafts. Notable names include Caroline George secretary of the Amazons and Barbara Ann Ostaway among others.

Lael San Antonio Tennessee Mayland Camp Nakanaws Caroline George The Amazons Barbera Ann Ostaway Eleanor Dafoe Patricia Emily Yond

Rogers Family Arrives in Paris on European Tour

Mr and Mrs Samuel Dale Rogers travel with their young son Meul to Europe and reach Paris staying at the Hotel Place des Athènes. The Rogers family, from San Antonio, are on a grand visit to Juan-les-Pins and other destinations as part of their tour in Europe.

Samuel Dale Rogs Europe Paris Place Athenes Meul Fe

Improved Wool Prices Forecast This Year

Washington officials expect improved wool prices and some recovery in domestic mill consumption by year end. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports little chance of immediate price gains. May mill consumption of apparelncel in the United States reached the highest since last September but was 33 percent below May 1937, with five months of the year 50 percent under last year.

Washington Bureau of Agricultural Economics Ncel United States

Movie Monopoly Probe Nears End

Hollywood officials indicate the monopoly investigation into major film distributors is near completion. Harold F. Collins said the U S attorney general’s staff will finish examining records for KO Rado Warner Brothers and United Artists in six weeks. Fox West Coast theaters Twentieth Century Fox Universal MGM Paramount and Columbia have already been investigated.

Hollywood Vy U Harold F. Collins U. S Rado Warner ,Brothers United Artists Fox Twente Century-Fox Universal M. G.M Paramount Columbia

Fort Sam Trespass Bond Set at $500

Hubert Galoreaton appeared before U S Commissioner P A Lockhart on a charge of unlawfully re entering Fort Sam Houston after a stop order was given. He was arraigned Saturday. The offense was alleged to have been committed on July 8 and bond of $500 was set.

Hubert Galoreaton Imonday U.S P. A. Lockhart Fort Sam Houston

Houston Visitor Is Honored at Bridge Party

Miss Juliette des Moriniere of Houston was honored at a bridge party hosted by Miss Dodje Evans. The green and white decor set the tone for a table with covers for several guests including Margaret Lent, Virginia Fitzgerald, Janis Nagel, Havel Nell Aslin, Mary Frances Walker, Ruth Fraser, Barbara Burney, Opal Newton, Patricia Burns, Gete Aubrey, Chace Adele Hergis, Winifred Wood, Vaterie Tucker, Virginia Nall, Yvonne Brossray, and Mrs. Chester Jones.

Juliette Des Moriniere Houston Dodje Evans Margaret Lent2 Virginia Fitzgerald Janis Nagel Havel Nell Aslin Mary Frantces Walker Ruth Fraser Barbara Burney Opal Newton Patricia Burns Gete Aubrey Chace Adele Hergis Winifred Wood Vaterie Tucker Virginia Nall Yvonne Brossray Chester Junes

Mrs Albert West Jr Hosts Lunch for Mrs Jack Edwards

A past week luncheon at La Fonda honored Mrs Jack Edwards of Maris as guest of Mrs Albert West Jr. About ten guests attended the event in a cheerful social gathering reflecting midweek hospitality and local social ties.

Albert West Jr Jack Edwards Maris

Club Calendar Highlights From Monday Evening Listings

The Elysiia shib and Westvay Kasidah club events occupy Monday evening with meetings at 303 Adams Street and Recher Park respectively. Also listed are the Presidents' council at 105 Parkhill Drive and D é osla club at the Municipal Auditorium on Tuesday. Community groups including the Local Council of Catholic Women and Ladies’ of the Grand Army meet in local venues with church and association facilities noted.

Elysiia Shib Mesinex Quintanilla Adams Street Westvay Club Kasidah Review Recher Park Presidents’ Council Preston Dial Parkhill Drive D'éosla Club Municipal Auditoriial Council of Catholic Women Casa Regins Geb Starley Circle The Grand Army of the Repuple Hast Crockett Street

Gamma Phi Betas Host Hawaiian Supper at Miss O'Hara’s

Gamma Phi Beta sorority plans a Hawaiian supper Thursday evening to welcome guests. Miss Ruth O’Harmshorne’s garden at 350 Farr Drive will host the event starting at 7:30 p.m. Hostesses will present tokens to each guest as part of the celebration.

Gamay

Auxiliary Rail Mail Body Auxiliary Meeting Report

The ladies auxiliary to the Railway Mail association met at 3 pm Thursday in the home of Mrs. C. B. McMonagle, 118 Kaylor Avenue, with Mrs. WA. Reicherzer presiding. Members sent magazines for soldiers at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Worth. R. L. Hermann was appointed in the Fort Worth terminal, resigning as treasurer. In other notes, the League of United Latin American Citizens council met at the International Institute with Mrs. Pred Bononcini presiding. Miss Big Sifuentes won the weekly attendance prize. The Mercers returned from a two week fishing trip to New Mexico visiting Carlsbad Caverns en route.

Railway Mail Association C. B. McMonagle Kaylor Avenue WA. Reicherzer Fort Sam Houston Mar Aud Mas R. L. Hermann Fort Worth Beran Ladies’ Council League of United Latin-American Cildzene Itet International Institute Priday Pred Bononcini Big Sifuentes Mercers New Mexico

Scratch ITCH relief ad copy from vintage paper

An antiseptic and germicidal preparation promises relief from itch burning stings pimples and ringworm due to external irritation. The ad advertises large blue 2c size and triad 10 use with Black and White Skin Soap sold everywhere.

Texans world premiere cast not present Friday in San Antonio

Local notes report Jack Dentke tying for daily honors, May Rabson joining the cast of The Texans, Mina Burnels joining the National Secretaries association, and various San Antonio society items. Other bits mention water use, home ownership, bakers traveling to Kerrville, a bull fight scene, liquor sale laws, seasonal Mexican jumplings, Legion of Decency campaigns, Gustav Oettermann’s past role, a Mohammedan mosque in Crystal City, and vacations of local families Stormy Weber and the Nelsons.

Jack Dentke Co Japle-To-One Rabson Mina Burnels National Scho Secretaries Association S. W Khight San Antonians Charlie Barson Bakers Kerrville Oscar Kramer Youbt Legion of Decency San Antonio Gale Gustav Oettermann Prist

Snapshot contest offered by The Light seeks amateur entries

The San Antonio Light announces the final week of its six weekly Snapshot contests open to amateurs. Prizes include a folding camera from Fox and cash awards with a chance at a national contest. Entrants must mail prints with a self addressed stamped envelope and meet strict rules on subjects timing and presentation.

The Light Priday Neon San Antonio Light Fox Company Licht

Jewel Theft At Beach Involve Noted Socialites

Troopers and beach attendants searched for the thief who stole jewelry valued at $16,090 from Mrs. Johnny Warner and her friend while swimming at the Southampton Bean club. Mrs. Warner is the ex governor’s daughter and wife of a New York palace official. her companion is Mrs. Faye Stamford, wife of a Mack-International Motor Truck president.

Squrmenepton Susp Wei Johnny Warner Alfred £. Smith Southampton

Technical Club hears mapping talk on topographies

Gilard Kargl owner and manager of Harg! Actual Surveys Inc of San Antonio will discuss topographies mapping at the Technical Club meeting. The session is set for Tuesday at 12 15 p m in the One Blue Donner hotel, per secretary W I Harrison.

Gilard Kargl Harg! Actual Surveys, Inc San Antonio Blue Donner Hotel W. If. Harrison

Rites Set for L. A. Woman's Father

Tyler July 41. Principal sergions were s panned here today for N.d., Dobbs, 7, who died Sunday. One of his daughters, Mrs. John Boles, wife of the author, failed to reach his bedside before the end. He is survived by another daughter, Mrs. James Gibson, San Antonio, and one son, Lucius Dobbs, toter.

L. A Tyler

Instruments Taken From Doctor's Car

A theft report from Dr. Charles Sandrews notes instruments taken from his automobile in the 600 block of North New Braunfels Avenue. Police were informed Monday. the address listed is 02 Bribcklejohn street TREASURY REGEIFTS. Washington. July 11. Treasury position figures show receipts and expenditures for the month and year to date.

New Braunfels Avenue Charles Sandrews Bribcklejohn Street Treasury Regeifts Washington Treasury

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Louis Dick Kneedler R. G. Dersig V. Y L.A Kathleen McCoy Marissas Honoretes Harold Tolle George’ Farvitk Milton, Slassing Louisehman Marguerite Lofts James McCoy Mackulas Loftus Norma Klassing Edna Conrad Margaret Mary Loftus Awik Opera Lewis Krams Beck Cecil Otto Rugg iMayer C. K. Quin Catherine ‘Lackland Phil Wright van Rucker R. L. Rhea Baltimore Robert Rhee Sr Gary Pool J- Steve Anderson Jr Ok~ Jishomm Dity Millard Sinctaire Anderson Behiaparelli Cecil Beaton Fies Jenner America Atorn Mangrer Vietory Phyalemny Acuitata W. Houston ST Nichia Samuel D. Rogers International Ghicago Republican Party National Ueiversity England G. P Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Roosevelt Néhron la Fonda Calbuce Women's Assisiation Association North Rising Gbrand L. B Savage Ween Gndll St Elizabeth Society Murray Brooks Port Aran St Joseph & Hall C. S. Vogewin the Missionary Society of Audrey Gold Thorpe Blue Bonnet Weedman Circle Woodman Nall Bad Houston Street Ann Eodlawn Lake Holy Names Society Annie ‘Terrell Belix Makinight Jorn Melgight Gamma Phi Betas Mendoza Abarta Bride Kermit Boone Dorothy Spahn Batty Spahn Fast Commerce Street Bexar Facts General Electric Celina Rinselube King's Uturepany N. H. King, Mgr Commerce
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication