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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1937

Page

2

Parties Planned to Honor Visitors From Tennessee in San Antonio

San Antonio hosts brighten social week as visitors from Tennessee and Texas are feted. Miss Claudia Goode hosts a house party in New Braunfels with guest list including former University of Texas students Ann Baker, Jean Gracey, Sara Ella Wilburn, Virginia Nelms from Houston and Dorothy Duncan of Bellville. Luncheon planned by Miss Tips with Honoree Anne Wample of Chicago. Mrs. Bowen to entertain Miss Goode and her guests at La Fonda.

San Houston Dorothy Duncan Bellville Tex Miss Goode J. W. Goode New Braunfels Ann Harley Mary Louise Tips Marty Louie Tips Anne Wample Chicago Margaret Walker Baker Gracey A Binn Nelms Duncan Miss Tips P. G. Bowen Owe la Fonda

Social Calendar Notes From Los Angeles Area

Social calendar items list guests and events across Tuesday and Wednesday including Miss Dorothy Waugh visiting Port Sam Houston, a Dutch supper after a wedding rehearsal, Mrs George A Mueller’s luncheon for Miss Mary Terrell and others, a bridge party at Fort Howard quarters, and honors for bride-to-be Miss Margaret Haring among a series of gatherings and hostess duties.

Dorothy Waugh Clvb Port Sam Houston HH Waugh W. Hi, Waugh M. E. Brown George A. Mueller Mary Terrell Iss Josephine Houston Dorothy Brewer Jean Meyer Hetty Papree Lote Cherry RW. Goldsmith Fort Gari Houston QO. A. Diakipson Colon Dikisan Gapn Roth Trosper Fer Thoyer Mery Margaret Haring

Dorothy Boehme to Visit Miss Elizabeth Stewart

Dorothy Boehme will leave Friday to spend several days at Pelleen Point in Portland Texas with Miss Elizabeth Stewart. Stewart, formerly of Unts city, is noted as a relative of Grace Garral who left Sunday for Mexico City for three weeks as a guest at the Geneve hotel. Mrs Josh Mims and her daughter Mrs William Crow sail Saturday for the California coast to spend the summer in La Jolla. Major Mims and Mrs Marvin Magen will join them. Mrs Magen arrived Monday to visit her parents Col and Mrs Grayson Held.

Dorothy Boehme Elizabeth Stewart Pelleen Poin Portland Texas Id Stewart Unts City At & Mrs Granty Grace Garral Mexico City Geneve Hotel Josh Mims William Crow Jett Salifornia la Jolla Marvin Magen

Mrs Frederick Bell Hosts Luncheon at St Anthony Hotel

Mrs Frederick Bell hosted a luncheon Tuesday at the St Anthony hotel in compliment to Miss Tabile Cox who will travel to Europe. The event featured a yellow and green color scheme with yellow chrysanthemums and décor. Covers were set for Mrs G M Cox, mother of the honoree, and Misses Aileen Orrlaon, Matie, Ratin, Louise Powers and Mary Atwood.

Frederick Bell St. Anthony Hotel Tabile Cox Europe G. M. ‘Cox Aileen Orrlaon Matie, Ratin Louise Powers Mary Atwoot

Pool Party Honors Guests from Georgia

Mal and Mrs. PB Lanett entertained with a barbeque supper Monday evening at Salve. Guests included Mrs. Lynch's sister, Mrs. Aly Gibson and Major Gibson with daughters Katherine and Mary Margaret of Fork Breuning. There were SD guests.

Mal PB Lanett

Miss Livvy Wilson Hosts Honor Guest at Tunencon

Miss Livvy Wilson of Houston plans a Tunencon at her home 210 North Dive on Wednesday to honor her guest Miss Jane Elledge of Hawas ilo who arrived Lindy to spend a week. A group of guests from the University of Yexes will attend, praising the hava purist.

Lives Wilson Whlo Tunencon North Dive Jane Elledge Hawasilo Lindy Plvis University of ‘Yexes

Constance Brown and Fiance Are Honored

Misses Loren Russell May Morris Peaster and Marjorie Nowell hosted a dinner and kitchen shower at Wolfe's Inn for Constance Brown and her fiancé Carter Snooks. Table decor featured summer blossoms, ivory tapers, a bridal scene, and ribbon accents. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Brown and several local residents.

Loren Russell May Morris Peaster Marjorie Nowell Wolfe's Inn Constance Brown Carter Snooks

Mrs Goldsmit To Stage Bride Party

Mrs Goldsmith wife of Lieutenant Goldsmith will host a bride party Wednesday morning at 10 oclock with bridge at her residence followed by luncheon at The Artist's Inn. The event honors Mrs Q A Dickinson who leaves soon with Colonel Dickinson for their new station in Spl Lake City.

W. Goldsmith Goldsmith Bridge Artist's Inn Q. A. Dickinson Dickinson Lake City

Notable Army Women and Paris Guests In Week

A breezy column sketches Army women admiring Kay Francis look alikes, social life with Mrs Donovan in smart hat and frock, and a guest-filled home hosting European visitors. A bride recalls breakfast mishap and a salute to film stars Spencer Tracy and Freddie Bartholemew.

Richard O 'Colonel Donovan Towl McDavid Lincy Onion Park

Patricia Holden to Give Birthday Party at Home

Patricia Holden returns from Port Aransas as guest of Dr. and Mrs. Tom Sharp and Miss Diane Sharp. She plans a birthday party at her home Wednesday afternoon with sister Lydia Holden as joint hostess along with Mrs. Charles Mitchell. Mrs. Blodard Weary Freissel will host a small luncheon Saturday at the St. Anthony hotel for 22 guests.

Patria Holden Port Aransus Shea Tom Sharp Diane Sharp Laty Lydiia Holden Charles Mitchell Colonel Mitchell

Galveston Girl to Wed San Antonio Resident

Engagement and approaching marriage announced for Miss Elizabeth Moody Wall to Werner A. Wichaldt Jr. of San Antonio. The event notes a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Clark W. Thompson and Libby Thompson, with floral bride motifs, place cards, and a bridal theme. Miss Wall is a former student at McCarty College, Galveston.

Galveston Elzabeth Moody Walt Werner A. Wichaldt Jr San Ansonio Werner A. Weichaldt Highlend Park Imr Clark W. Thompson Libby Thrompsatt Belle Mily Misa Wall Fred A. Longbow Elzabelly Moody Wall-Wormer A. Wieboldt

Summers Guests at Morton Home In Plymouth Route

Mrs W H Teit and retired Mrs Teit occupy Col and Mrs Kenneth Morton’s home for the summer while the Mortons visit Plymouth Minnesota. Miss Anne Teit recently joined her parents from the University of Colorado where she studies. Mr and Mrs John Butler of Guanajuato Mexico stay several days with the Telfers before heading to Indianapolis Indiana to open three weeks.

WH. Teit Kenneth Morton Mortons Plymouth Mats Anne Telit University of Colorado John &, Butler Guanjualo Mexico Telfb Tndianapolis Ind

Briskman sisters back from Eagle Pass visit

Miss Helen Briskman and Miss Ann Briskman spent a week visiting relatives in Eagle Pass. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Greenberg, formerly of San Antonio, and also spent time on the border visiting in Mexico.

Helen Ann Briskman Eagle Pass Helen Briskman Ted Greenberg San Antonio Mexico

Miss Genevieve McDavitt Heads Home From New York

Miss Genevieve McDavitt returns to San Antonio Tuesday evening after teaching ballroom dancing at Arthur Murray studios in New York and doing photographic modeling. She will leave late August to resume work in New York accompanied by her mother. Nearby, Mrs. E B Schwing of Baton Rouge and Catherine Quest Schwing accompanied by Sarah Jane Schwing visited Mrs. W G Landry and have returned home. Berthilde Landry of Baton Rouge also returned after a two week visit with Mrs. Landry or Mr. and Mrs. Ray Coates attended a dinner at the Gunter Hotel with Mr and Mrs Charles A. Coats.

S. A Genevieve McDavitt New York City McDavitt Haseen Arthur Murray Studios Glig New York Orld E. B. Schwing Baton Rovige Catherine Quest Schwing Sarah Jane Schwing W. G.landry Berthilde Landry Baton Rouge Land Row Ray Coates

Miss Edna Gilmore Celebrated as Bride-to-Be at Breakfast

Misa Lee Biedenharn and Mrs. Charles Harper hosted a Tuesday morning breakfast honoring Edna Gilmore as a bride to be. Guests included Mesdames A. M. Biedenharn L. D. Gilmore Napier Rogers Monson Webster J. Wintery and misses Gene Carr Eleanor Ann Buckley Grace Lee Howerton.

Misa Lee Biedenharn Charles Harper Edna Gmore Mesdames A. M. Biedenharn L. D. Gilmore Napier, Rogers Monson Webster Gene Carr Eleanor Ann Buckley Grace Lee Howerton

Mal and Mrs Brown host guest and fiesta at 532 Villita

Miss Bernice Owens of Oklahoma City guest of Mal and Mrs P D Brown spent the weekend in Corpus Christi with Mrs Brown and left Monday for home Miss Ora Faust of Oklahoma City will visit late this week Major and Mrs Brown host the first annual artists fiesta at 7 pm Friday July 23 on the Villita street gallery terrace near the river with supper dancing boats La Tipica orchestra and games Committees list many volunteers including Cecilia Neuheit, Marjorie Caldwell, Mary Aubrey Keeking, Lucy Maverick, James Taylor, Eric Steinfelt and Percy Vance. Dr and Mrs Aleck Spencer plan a trip to Colorado Springs and Denver. Col and Mrs O A Dickinson host a dinner party at the St Anthony hotel Wednesday. Mr and Mrs K F P Hurst entertain at a Gunter hotel dinner dance Friday for Miss Lovey Jo Mallory ahead of her upcoming wedding. Miss Jean Galloway hosts a Sinner party Saturday night for Marian Hood. Lieut R J Qual hosts a Gunter hotel dinner Saturday night.

Mal Mrs. Brown Bernice Owens Oklahoma City P. D. Brown Corpus Christi Villita la ‘Tipica Rovwlings Hamilton Lessi Biter Gulmer Cecilia Neuheistt Sorne French Walker Otto Medellin Marjorie Caldwell Mary Aubrey Keeking Lucy Maverick James Rolla Taylor Eric Steinfelt Percy ‘Vance FP. Hurst Gunter Hotel Lovey Jo Mallory

Roe Couple Return From Ranch Visit Near Falfurrias

Mr and Mrs Jedd Roe return from the Serligson yonth near Falfurrias and spend the past weekend in Merrville as guests of the Harry Harrisons.

Mrs. Jedd Roe Ranch Serligson Yonth Falfurrias Merrville Harry Harrisons

Weighers Convene In San Antonio At State Parley

Two hundred delegates attend the second annnus convention of the Texas Weights and Measures Association to be held at the Gunter hotel from Wednesday through Friday. Mayor Quin and Arthur Pfeil of the chamber of commerce will greet visitors. W. S. Bussey will run the event, with Ralph W. Smith of the National Bureau of Standards teaching on new weights and measures. State officials McDonald McCraw and Carlson will speak at the convention.

S. A J. EB. McDonald Agriculture William G. McCraw Williain Carlson

Youth burglars charged in three incidents

John Dilworth, 17, of rear 118 Taylor street, and Robert Manning, 19, with no address listed, faced charges in Justice Raymond Gerhardt’s court after City Detective Otto Selahmann filed three burglaries and two attempted burglaries. The pair allegedly stole from G. W. Pabst of 909 East Houston Street, Bob Perkins of 403 Broad Way, and the Howard Pharmacy at 1007 East Commerce Street.

John Dilworth Taylor Street Robert Manning Justice Af the Peace Raymond Gerhardt Otto Selahmann Dilworth Manning G. W. Pabst East Houston Street Bob Perkins Broad Way Howard Pharmacy East Commerce Street

Record Class Congregation Claims World Largest Attendance

Bir claims the largest Sunday school attendance for a Methodist church worldwide with an enrollment of 1500 and an average attendance of 1459 at its 5 Moe Citureh venue on a Sunday.

Moe Citureh Bir

Paying sewer WPA work to begin

Two WPA city bond projects move toward start next week amid approvals. The Alamo plaza paving begins Thursday, and a second project in the 325000 bond plan starts Monday, a sanitary sewer line on Twenty fourth Street and Sulebra Road with 1088 city funding and WPA labor for 184 workers.

Wilci Washington Alamo Plaza Stinson Feld Exposition Park Broadway

Three Act Drama The Rock At San Pedro Playhouse

A three act drama titled The Rock will be staged Friday at 8 15 p m at the San Pedro playhouse under Highland Park Lutheran church auspices. Mire Earl Fuller directs with cast members John S May Mrs J A Tarin Mrs Oizette Mueller Miss Dorothy Waits Fred Teuthe Neumeister Fred Arendt M R Haynes Edgar Seydler and Paul Lowe listed. Tickets handled by Mrs B A Dreibgodb catemen in charge of tickets Mrs Ivy Maey publicity Mrs F a Neumeister costumes.

Playhouse The Rock Priday San Pedro Playhouse Highland Park -Lotheran Church Mire Earl Fuller John S. May J. A. Tarin Oizette Mueller Dorothy Waits Fred and Teuthe Neumeister Fred Arendt M. R Haynes Edgar Seydler Paul Lowe B. A Dreibgodb Catemen Ivy Maey F. A. Neumeister

Catholic Youths to Convene in McAllen

McAllen hosts the annual convention of the 4. C. a. M. Catholic Young Men’s Christian association of the Corpus Christi diocese. Delegations from Laredo Monterrey San Antonio Corpus Christi and Brownsville will attend on September 5.

McAllen South Texas Catholic Young Men's Christian Association Corpus Christi Delegatons Laredo Monterrey Mexico Sanu An Tonio Brownsville

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Tennessee Mary Aon Farris Nashville,Tenn Ann Wright Tavis SeVkhe Mall Plutlac L. A Georgia Livvy Wilson Fiance Bradley Bailey J. B. Matthews Ralph Robbins Joe Wiseman Douglas Franklin Bill Ross Kucherbaker Mrs. Goldsmit Pilon Saig Atte Kay Francis Nils Sle Monsieur Chinuibray Kay Spencer Tracy Freddie Bartholomew Patricia Holden Ifts Morton Edna Gilmore Aleck Spencer Colorado Springs Denver O. A. Dickinson Jean Galloway Marian Frances Hoodoe R. J Qual Jedd Rof Style Shop
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