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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1941

Page

4

Mary Baldwin Alumni Gather for Texas Visit

A group of Mary Baldwin College classmates met this week in Dallas and Tarboro North Carolina for a reunion. Attendees included Miss Mary Jane Tales, Miss Merjorie Carter, Miss Dene Greeth, Hazel Meadors, Ann Rite, Happy Malone, and Lyles. Events featured a Suppat party at La Fonde a dinner dance at the St Anthony hotel and a Pi Phi sorority alumnae swimming party. Mississippi Walters hosted a luncheon at the St Anthony hotel for visiting daughters Mire Albert Hrient and Mrs Carl Rughes.

Mary Baldwin College Mary Jane Tales Merjorie Carter Dallas Dene Greeth Tarboro N. C Hazel Meadors Ann Rite Deltas Happy Malone Columbia Nome Mary Baldwin Miss Meadors la Fonde Lyles St. Anthony Pi Phi Sorority Gloria Bramlette

Miss Ellington Honors Trio At Coffee

Miss Ellington hosted a coffee event Saturday from 8 to 12 B M honoring Miss Marian Britt of Houston and Misses Alice Marie Catetaou and Sarita Briggs. Hosts included HH. Catetsen Veronica Briggs Jean Wever Keller and J B Oliver with 24 guests. Another shower honored bride elect Marylait Puller with Wits W A Mayhall Jr and Birt M C Wheat assisting. helpers were Eileen Gohlert and Carl Fraser Ana até.

Ims Genz Ellington Marian Britt Houston Alice Marie Catetaou Sarita Briggs HH. Catetsen Veronica Briggs Jean Wever Keller J. B. Oliver Marylait Puller Wits W. A. Mayhall Jr Birt M. C. Wheat Eileen Gohlert Carl Fraser Ana Até Ertl Fuller

Canal Zone wedding announced for Mary Jane Daugherity

The wedding of Mary Jane Daugherity to Lt. William Joseph Elshkiln Jr was held Wednesday July 8 in the Canal Zone with Maj Gen Baydehfordt Jarman officiating. Chaplain Luther W. Evans conducted the service and the Jarmans hosted a reception. The bride, a Mary Baldwin College graduate and granddaughter of the late Col. John T. Axton, had studied at Thomas Jefferson High School. The couple will reside at Fort Amador, Canal Zone, where Lt. Stricklin serves with the coast artillery.

Richard D. Daugherity Strickin Caiade W. J. Stricklin Filortnee Fort Amador Caml Zane Stricklin Coast Artillery

Heye Vo Herd Chautauqua Elects President at Closing

July 1 report from LaMargur notes Rev. Edmund Heye elected president of the M42 Lutheran Chautauqua at the closing session of the American Lutheran bureau work trade. Other officers named include Rev. Milton Falkenberg of Corpus Christi and Rev. Kurt Bertha of Beresheim, with Gindy Feiger as treasurer and Victoris secretary. Women’s groups elected leaders for the State Luther League and the Women’s Missionary Federation. Names include Carl Schretwey of San Antonio, Marie Bleweldh of Meson, Mildred Kray of Brenham, and Mrs. H. C. Zilehe of San Antonio among others.

Lecna Ragiseh Seguin Cormitory State Luther League Nev Zich San Antonio Carl Schretwey Ban Antonio Marie BleWeldh Meson Mildred Kray Brenham Women's Misconary Federation C. Zilehe Gen Antonio Oaenrge Schill Moyatan Vce AA Tren Gini Ban Ane Conia Mya Herman Dannibane Beery Regester Fire Myebel Ana A.C. Bheng Mikes Dedwle

Dorothy Neyman Weds W S Burch in Geneseo Road Home

Dorothy Neyman daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Neyman wed W S Burch in the Geneseo road home of Mr and Mrs John Magy officiated by Rev Father Fist. Attendants wore dotted swiss dresses. The bride carried white gladiolus and wore a heart shaped strapless gown with illusion sleeves and orange blossom bouquet. After ceremony guests from both families attended a reception and the couple planned to reside at 214 Slower Street.

Dorothy Neyman Neyman Yollie Durch Wid John Geneseo Road Father Fist J.B. Chalk Jr Lye Bay Gladya Jean Neyman JL. Bircher Bhervan Burch Timughfer Burch Mie Bure

Mary Fuller Honored With Shower

Mrs. J. G. May hosted a garden shower for Mary Lavine Fuller, bride elect. Mrs. C. B. Treuter served as guest of honor and led a kitchen demonstration with a miniature setup. Guests learned wedding cake and icing recipes. Assistants included Mr. G. Dulling and Mrs. Earl Muter among about 30 attendees.

J. G. May Garden Verhone Mary Lavine Puller C. B. Treuter Me. G. Dulling Earl Muteer

Social Calendar for Los Angeles Weekend Events

Saturday evening Mrs Henry Pancoast hosts a fancy supper at Wick country home honoring Miss Mary Elizabeth Dave and her husband Bill Orrlton and Mr and Mrs John Dave recently wed. Miss Hazel Avery of Austin attends a coming party at 7 p.m. in the Anaachp room of St Anthony. Also a party at the Cos house in La Vilila honoring Miss Jacqueline Renfro of Los Angeles.

Henry Pancoast Wick Country Home Mary Elizabeth Dave Hance Bill Orrlton John Dave Hazel Avery Austin St. Anthony Jean Bare Jb. Renfro Cos House la Vililia Jacqueline Renfro Los Angeles

Three-Year-Old Seeks Ride In Front Of Car Bumper

Florence Vallance, three, insisted on riding in her father J G Vallance’s car, wearing pajamas and clinging to the rear bumper as he started the vehicle for milk. A passerby intervened and the father halted, then returned home with the child safe.

Regina Vallance J. G. Vallance West Russell Place Florence Stan Fingerice Preusy

Westway W B Club Hosts Shower and Meetings

Mrs Paine hosts Westway W B Club shower for Marcella Young, with Mrs Pelery as officer. A short business session led by president Mrs Lala Mae Harves. Prizes awarded to multiple members and visitors noted. Upcoming entertainments include a party at Rio Vista and a sewing day led by Mrs Minnie Fontiman to aid Texas children. Dr A A Brown announces Elizabeth Catherine Brown’s engagement to Capt Melvin D Cohen of Fort Sam Houston.

A. A. Brown Elizabeth Catherine Melvin D. Cohen Wort Sam Houston WM. D. Cohen Houston Paine Newner Westway Tevew No Het Re West Hildeprand Avenue Maggie Wallace Winnie Ketchum Wilna Heattie Berkholder Moacks Viola Hatheway Peat Hites Westway Club North Hackberry Street Irene Henderson Eee Scottish Rite Ladies Service Aveiliary Scottish Rite Rio Vista Texas Muxility Minnie Fontiman Seslie Guder A. A Brown Cepl Fort Sam Toston M. D. Coen Ghisx Brown Tham We Jefferson High School University of Texas Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Irs Chilton Mary Katheryn Will Jenve Crem Monterrey Victoria Nexten

Pattern Palette Catalog Offer Spurs Fashion Purchases

Pattern Palette 9664 may be ordered in multiple sizes. Women sizes 34 to 46 and 4H available. Order oily pattern fittings and 3 percent fabric allowance. Send 1 unit for pattern book featuring smart, new fashions for the warm season.

San Antonio Ught Pattern Department

Root Beer As A Healthful Spring Drink Tradition

Mildred Kitchen recalls root beer as a healthful spring tonic made from garden herbs and pharmacy ingredients. She notes its traditional popularity and shares a simple inexpensive homemade root beer float recipe using ice cream and root beer, praising the creamy, bubbly result and its suitability for entertaining guests.

Mildred Kitchen Prasdmotter Bey Yen Elsa Apothesary Shaw Huntyever Wny

Three men treated after street attacks in city

Three persons were treated for head wounds at Robert B. Green hospital after separate attacks by an unidentified assailant. Arthur Carda, 36, of 012 South Pecos Street, was assaulted near the Road and Trinity streets. Jesse Cisneros, 1201 South Pinto Street, was struck as he walked home late Friday. Otis T. Booker, 1900 Burnet Street, was attacked in the 800 block of North New Braunfels Avenue.

Robert B. Green Setyre Atacka Kuthlee Arthur Carda Bouth Pecos Street A¢ Martin

Army Orders Show Vast Dispatch of Officers and Assignments

The report lists numerous officers and units—Lieutenants, Captains, Majors, and Colonels—transferred or deployed to posts from Panama Canal Zone to Fort Sill and Fort Dix, with assignments including Garrison duty, reserve officers, and staff roles across the United States and overseas, detailing Broad geographic spread and a wave of reassignments. The scattered names include Bartley, Ingram, Maurhcan, Langteyfield, Mitchell, Schiff, Brower, Le Budsan, Spindie, Spindie, He, and many more, reflecting a wide mobilization and placement of Army personnel.

Starfington Cotlen Landing Army Craft Govermarn N. Yor Coty Wanne L. Bartley Q M. C Panama Canal J. van Ness Ingram Q A Ballimore Washtovton Ruesell L. Maurhcan A. C. Langteyfield Puerto Teco Jeck K Walker Koa Bort Wood Pasinpinea Slewent Svilow. Cay Port Shert Hobert A. Molor Ping Campy N.Y Brooklyn Hareld Shiny Terney City Shane H Olig Bernand Fadolsky Homme BO Porter Fort Sheridan Puerto Rico Lorger Camp Davin Foi Hayes Dita Woodrow W. Frankdouner Juf Cartete Barracks Puerto Rive Alden EB. Imur Jr Parl Rens Bing Fort Belvoir Frank Dt Down Wawall Port Beate Calif Sidney W. Landen Fort Day Dermey City Anthony Karwick Ura Aberdeen Tedricktown J. James Murphy A.C. Mudelfield Kimendorf Fugind HO Callahan A. C Randalpti Hlowman Tel Milton A. Morman Camp Roterta Call

Procession Order For Garden Wedding by Mrs Breckman

Instructions for garden wedding procession including roles of maid of honor bridesmaids ring bearers and ushers. Describes where each stands at start during entry and the groom’s party seating as well as bouquet transfer and bride’s entrance. Also discusses proper stance of guests during the ceremony and order of procession toward the minister.

Cornelius Breckman Beeckman Nethinohy Marie Eton Pires Yak

Thieves Have Time To Steal Thneecongciona Thieves Latirday

Reported losses from three watches include Miss Aurora Castro 31 South Santa Rosa avenue J M Ratelift 20 West Woodlain ave Fred Desnake 817 Neb naka street Lieut John Hubert 1542 North Alamo street two fender pants valued at 320 Henry Rudd 520 Blane street 16 worth of clothings and Mrs Roy Grant 201 Weat elld a 10 radte.

Latirday Roy Grant Weat Elld

Texas 4 H Club Leaders Attend Fort Worth Short Course

A Texas 4 H short course in Fort Worth drew groups of boys from South Texas counties and included adults such as county agents. The program covered advanced ranching methods, demonstrations, and livestock judging with around 80 teams competing. After a strong hay market, hog prices fell and few hogs sold well. Notable mentions include Herman Winters bringing 20 hogs from Taylor and radio entertainer plans for E. Hodges.

Aandynew College Texas Fort Worth Foat Jumlar Aleo Herman Winters Taylor Sasatdy Tayloy Fan Fain Iairly

London Leg Spray Parlor Opens With Sun Tan Offer

London newspaper notes the opening of a leg beauty parlor offering rateproof sun tan lotion at three pence a bottle. The item mentions calf sales, stockings, and coupons, hinting at fashion and leisure offerings in a turn‑of‑the‑century district. It also references a memoir excerpt about gay life in old world courts and teases an upcoming American Weekly feature.

London Paul Reynowd Bremler Daindler de Bealogns Puin Cess Kempow Old Warle Courts

New Braunfels Names Metzke Successor as Officer

New Braunfels city commission accepted Raymond A. Metzke as successor to the chamber of development board, to serve the unexpired term ending in March 1943. The report praises his candidacy amid a city reform context and mentions local corporate ties.

KEW Urnaunfels T Jme Raymond A. Metzke Smill Taylon Me United Gna Corporation Win Naied Tayloe

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