San Antonio Continues Attracting City Visitors In July
A July weather scene in San Antonio draws many visitors. Miss Filan Witt hosts a dinner at the San Antonio Country Club on a Sunday with about 30 guests to welcome Smith College guests Milas Mint Pore and others. Visitors from Smith include Sally Ben Russell and Bobby Patterson, staying with the Seeligsons and Witt. A town picnic and swimming party at the Salazzo honors the visitors, with several local hosts entertaining groups. Other guests travel from Oklahoma City and Virginia to stay with local families around Falfurrias and Lake Charles planning future weddings and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Filan Witt
Smith College
Milas
Joe Rumsey
Frank Hightower
Oklahoma City
Jane
Riley
Salazzo
Mary Jana Fettyjohn
Lynenburg
Lucy Roe
Scellgson Ranch
Falfurrias
Jedd Roe
Miss Roe
Miss Pettyjohn
Falfurrina
Mis
Marty Prancea Dittmar
Kate Usher
B. H. Dittmar
Lake Ghourles
Lyda A. Starr
Starr
San Antonio Women Tour Pacific Coast Artists Colony
A. W. Seeligson and Mrs. CG G Neale, both of San Antonio, arrived at Hotel Del Monte in Del Monte California to spend the summer. They tour Monterey peninsula, explore old towns and attend the Bach festival from July 24 to 27. Also vacationing nearby are Mr and Mrs W P Napier at Mimaki lodge in Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
A. W. Seeligson
CG. G. Neale
San Antonio
Hotel del Mande
del Monte
Calif
Mimaki Lodge
Wooda
Ontario
W. P. Napler
Elaine Eckenroth to be guest at Wednesday luncheon
Mrs Leroy Bales will entertain with a nine luncheon Wednesday in the Agatechs room of the St. Anthony Hotel honoring Elaine Blaine Eckenroth. The note states Theodora Murray has announced the marriage of her daughter to Donald Wool of Coldwater Kansas on June in Coldwater. Mr and Mrs Wood are establishing their home here. Maury Maverick and daughter Terrellite are visiting Washington New York and other East points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Eckenroth
Leroy Bales
Agatechs
St. Anthony
Ais Blaine Ecken
Martha D. Murray
Theodora
Donald Wool
Coldwater
Kan
Goldwater
Mia. Wood
Aear
Maury Maverick
Terrellite
Washington
New York City
Bermans plan new farm home near Boerne
Mrs Willard Berman and family announce a new house near Boerne to be completed mid August. The residence features yellow walls a henna rug Williamsburg blue gray and yellow dormered rooms. They will live in their wagon shanty during construction while Arthur Birds sell their country place renamed Los Pajores Spanish for The Birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Berman
Saya Fie
Aotie
Boerne
Bermans
Williamsburg
Willard
Mildred
Arthur
Los Pajores
Iberia Club Sets Summer Dance At Villita
Iberia Club issues invitations for its annual summer dance at La Villita on August 1 at 8 p.m. Arrangements call for refreshments and a floor show. Officers listed include Joseph Gilbert Canti president Al Bob Martinez vice president Rudolph Canu secretary Jon Guellar treasurer. Martinos was unanimously elected vicepresident secretary to succeed Shaney Escovedo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne Iberia Club
la Villite Avaust
Joseph Gilbert
Canti
al “Bob" Mart" Hinez
Rudolph Caniu
Jon Guellar
Martinos
Seceniy
Shaney Escovedo
Los Angeles Guests Visit Grandmother and Family
Miss June and Paula Hill arrive in Los Angeles to visit their grandmother Mrs. G.M. Meeks, accompanied by their mother Mrs. Paul H.W. Meeks. Mrs. J.C. Houston of Floresville attends, and Leo and his parents return from a trip to Mexico. Mrs. Milton Sprolkin hosted a Monday reception at the St. Anthony Hotel with Zelda Karitkin as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June
Paula Hill
Toni Los Angels
Gm, Meeks
Paul HW
Avy Meeks
J. C. Houston
Floresvile
Merks
Tynan
Sow
Sip
Mexico
Leo Tynan
Leo Gig
Moxeleo City
Taxco
Crernavaca
Milton Sprolkin
Angeada
St. Anthony Hotel
Zelda Karitkin
Dittmer Family Returns From Texas Week Stay
Mr and Mrs Bill Dittmer and Miss Caroline George have returned from Pullen Texas where they spent the past week Also at Pullen are Harry Tappar and Mrs Harry Tappan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Dittmer
Caroline George
Pullen
Texas
Hany Tappar
Harry Tappan
Fort Home Applicants Relocate to City Hotel
Sol and Mrs. Klein surrender their Fort home and move with Mrs. Chester E. Stratton to the St. Anthony hotel. They will stay there as Colonel Stratton heads to maneuvers in Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Home
J. A. Kein
Port, Sam Houston
Klein Anl
Chester EB. Stratton
St. Anthony Hotel
Coronel Stratton
Louisiana
Cos Supper Party Honors Bride-Elect Miss Jean Judson
Miss Jean Judson hosted a Sunday supper at the Gas House in the village to honor bride elect Miss Elizabeth Dove whose marriage to Bi Orrison is set for Monday evening. Calendars adorned the table and guests included Mrs. Richard Virighon and Mress Dick Terrell visiting from Austin with her two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Judson
Tha Villltg
Elizabeth Dove
Bi Orrison
Austin
Dick Terrell
Richard Virighon
Eleavior Kid Alenerd
Guyesta
Vanianrw
Alpha Phi Tea Hostess Martha Vincent Miller Home
Austinites attended a tea hosted Monday afternoon by Miss Martha Vincent Miller at 141 cing road. Zinnias colored the rooms while Mrs. J W Townsend and Mrs. J W Prant assisted, and guests from Austin included Helen Warner Ann Sutton Edwina Googwyn Prancea White Janet Wavbrider Gloria Jane Warner Judy Braddock Mary Elizabeth Sueveriard and Virginia Lair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Phi Sorority
Martha Vincent Miller
Cing Road
J. W. Townsend
J. W. Prant
Vis
Austin
Helen Warner
Ann Sutton
Edwina Googwyn
Prancea White
Janet, Wavbrider
Gloria Jane Warner
Judy
Sue Braddock
Mary Elizabeth Sueveriard
Virginia Lalr
Luncheon Honors Mrs Barber Wife of Colonel
Mrs Alice Woodley Carney hosted a luncheon on Monday in the St Anthony room Anacacno place to honor Mrs Frank Barber wife of Colonel Barber The event featured a topaz and yellow color scheme with a floral centerpiece Guests included Mrs Marvin Voigt Rubidwe Quest C Couch Marlon Sey mour Graham John Ragland Fea Dickson Wayne Davis Robert Hanpay M B Woodley and Miss Hazel Avery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Woodley Carney
Frank Berber
Colonel Barber
St. Anthony
Sehere
Meadames
Marvin Voigt
Rubidwe Sight
Quest C
Couch
Marlon Seymour Graham
John Ragland
Fea
Gin Dickson
Wayne Davis
Robert #. Hanpay
M. B. Woodley
Sab Ingi
Miss Hazel Avery
Preston Fuller Nuptials Date Announced
Invitations announce the marriage of Mary Louise Preston to Clark Arthur Preston, United States Army Air Corps lieutenant, on Saturday, August 2, 1941, at Grace Lutheran Church in San Antonio Texas with a reception at 514 Berkshire Avenue after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exel Puller
Mery Louise
Clark Arthur Preston
Heutenant
United States Army
Air Corps
Bo'elock
Grace
Miss Whisenant Returns From Coast Trip
Miss Margaret Whisenant has returned from Aransas Pass after a brief fishing weekend. Mrs. Lucille BN departed Sunday for Washington, Annapolis, and New York for four to five weeks. Mrs. E. H. Meter hosts a bridge luncheon next Wednesday for Miss Cknclott Matt of Hollywood, in the Anacacho room of the St. Anthony hotel with Mrs. Meier and Mrs. E. Davis assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Whisenant
Margaret Whisenant
Aransas Pass
East
Lucille BN
Washington, D. C
Annapolis
New York City
E. H. Meter
S Bridge
Cknclott Matt
Hollywood
Anacacho
St. Anthony Hotel
Meier
E. Davis
Mexico
Mrs. Meier
Club Calendar for L A Ladies Auxiliary meets in San Antonio
Monday evening Ladies association of Alamo City Express lodge convenes at 8 p m in the Odd Fellows lodge room at the Crockett hotel Soy Antonio Amateur Astronomical association holds a meeting at La Villita Alpha Arts Alpha fraversity Oak Grove Tuesday Beaky Riley Ladies Service auxiliary Scottish Rite temple continues with further events across venues in San Antonio
Bingo Returns to Wexar County Night of Charity Event
Mrs George Kuby president of the San Jose Missin Altar society announces a benefit bingo party for the mission at 7 30 p m on July 37 at Sala Sheri Owen Elldny promised participation ensuring a full turnout Before the elections which restored the gusted Quly party to the mayoral seats bingo had been vorkoten for church bazaars and similar entertainments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wexar County
George Kuby
San Jose
Aluminum Drive Expands Toward 90 Million Pound Goal
Washington reports the civilian defense office and the office of production management launched a national aluminum salvage campaign. Officials say 30 to 40 million pounds may be collected, with potential to reach 90 million pounds to bolster aircraft engines tanks and ships. Volunteers mobilize to gather old pots pans and car parts for smelting into defense materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office For Civilian Defense
H LaGuardia
Civilian Defense Office
Alwainum
Treasury
Procurement J Office
OCD
New York
Connecticut
Floride
Texas
California
O Daniel Appeals for Aluminum Donations to Aid Planes
In Austin on July 21 Governor W Lee O Daniel urged Texans to donate aluminum pots pans and percolators to reach a 20 million pound campaign. He urged families to contribute from five eighths to three quarters of a pound each noting five thousand dishpans ten thousand teapots two thousand roasters or twenty six hundred double boilers would fund building one more airplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Commonwealths
Govennor W. Lee O'Daniel
P Pont
Engagement Told Of Colonel's Daughter
Mrs. Selwyn D. Smith of Camp Stewart Ga announces the engagement of Virginia Neville Smith to Lieutenant Samuel Gear Samuel U. S. Air Corps stationed at Randolph Field Texas The wedding is planned for mid September at Hardolph Chapel The bride to be has been visiting San Angelo with her brother and sister in law Captain B H Smith in San Antonio Captain Smith is stationed at Goodfellow Field in San Angelo Miss Smith is a graduate of Arlington Hall Washington D C and attended Michigan State College Phi Omega sorority Lieutenant Samuel is a 1939 West Point graduate who earlier attended Beloit College His mother Mrs Ben Allen Samner is visiting in San Antonio Mrs Smith is entertaining with a Monday reception in San Angelo to announce the engagement to friends at Goodfellow Field End of item referencing used car ad notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selwyn D. Smith
Camp Stewart
Virginia Neville
Joh Gear Samel
Leutenant
U. S
Air Corps
Raruolph Field
Hardolph
B. H. Smith
San Angelo
Capain Smith
Goodfellow Field
Miss Smith
Arlington Hall
Washington, D
Wit
Michigan State College
Ohi Omega
Samuel
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Beloit College
Wisconsin
Heta Theta
Ben-Alien Sarmer
Hinsdale
San Antonio
Smith
Goodfellaweld
County Agents Tour Texas Short Course Highlights
County agents H. Firengn of Bexar and Leslie Gates returned from a short course in San Antonio with Leroy Hisenhauer of Converse winning a gold star for Angus calves. Bexar County youth placed third in swing production, while Bandera's H. Schlemmer worries about dudes and cedar trees. El Rightle of Eagle Pass planned ranch travel, noting varied rainfall across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couso Ab A
M. College
Firengn
Bexar County
Soult
Texas
Leslie Gates
Leroy Hisenhauer
Converée
Leroy
Gates
San Antonio
Schlemmer
Bandera
Uns
Funeral held for August Kalmbach in Georgetown
Theon Merchant reports the funeral of August Kalmbach age 75 a German immigrant who settled in Lee and Williamson counties Survivors include sons William Robert Edward and Arthur and daughters Mrs Adolph Town Mrs With Ur Tony Mrs EH Webratseh and Mrs A Raeohde with many grandchildren and two great grandchildren all of Williamson and Temple areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
August Halmsbach
Theon
Sundiy
Kalmbach
Germany
Lee County
Williamson County
Gines
Song
William of
Lunacy hearing starts for Grigorchuk murder case
A lunacy hearing opened Monday before County Judge C W Anderson for Mrs Elizabeth Grigorchuk age 44 of 622 West Woodlawn avenue in the death of her daughter Milian who died June 9 from burns alleged to have come from sanitary water. Mrs Grigorchuk faces a murder charge from the coroner’s inquest held July 19. A camera club meeting of the Y M G A Camera Club will be presided by Herbert Schultz at 8 p m Wednesday with a monthly print competition, per A G Hingle secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Anderson
Elizabeth Grigorchuk
West Woodlawn Avenue
Mlian
Saniitrr Water
Grigorchug
Indus- Hee
Vaughan
Camera Club
Y. M. G. A. Camero
Herbert Schultz
A. G. Hingél
City park concessionaire cites two year contract dispute
Harold Winters, city park concessionaire, withholds $380 in rentals citing a contract allowing arbitrary adjustments if city park changes cut income. Records show $720 paid of $1000 due for Bmickenridge Concepcion and San Pedro parks. Winters says year one precedent applied, and park losses may be absorbed. plan to settle with city attorney and Park Commissioner Hein, who acknowledges some concessions may be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Winters
City Park
Bmickenridge
Concepcion
San Pedro
Pratt
Winters
Dusiness
Henry Hein
Winters Willoffer
Hein
Moust
Texas Brothers Enlist in Marines
Word reached San Antonio that brothers Matthew W. and Robert H. Mair have enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after passing examinations in Houston. The pair, sons of Mr and Mrs Matthew C Mair of Elmerd, departed for the Marine Corps Base in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
United States Marine Corps
Matthew W
Robert H. Mair
Matthew C. Mair
Elnendert
Houston
Marine Corps
San Diego
Seizure Bill Moves Through Senate Amid Defense Fear
Washington July 21 Administration readers expect swift Senate approval for a bill to authoriz e government seizures of property for defense. The Military Committee approved the measure unanimously despite Republican objections. The bill would empower the president to take military or vital equipment and materials until June 30, 1943, with fair compensation and a chance to reclaim once no longer needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Administration
Senate
Jromorrow
Barktey
D-Ky
Rad Gcannally
Dtex
Benttar Baitay
Stelkes
30 Day Sentence For Fraudulent Check Case
A person pleaded guilty in County Court at Law No 2 to passing a faulty $16 check to Lanterstein. They were sentenced to 30 days in jail. The case references Iva and a Want Ad with the contact number 21251.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Ho Welsh
Lanterstein
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Ruth McLean
Hely Ranch
Paint Creek
Newt Dunation
San Antonio Country Club
Edgar Tobins
S.A
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Martha 5S
Caliloun
Red Cross
Jaske
Monrlouy Chamoray
Jim
Iberia
Villita
Os Angeles
Sol, and
Mrs. Klein
Archie Browns
Archie Brown Jr
Colorado
New Mexico
Bahta Fe
Taos
Adiwriter
Austinites
Alpha Phi
Preston-Fuller
Lucille Hill
L.A
Bingo
Beaar County
O'Daniel
Honda
Alamos
Fannin
Egents
Banderi
Cedars
el Richtle
Eagle Fass
Eagle Bass
Theon Merchant
Fifth Street
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