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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1940

Page

10

Brides-to-Be and Blue Garter Craze Fashionable Weddings

Brides and brides-to-be fill pages with wedding plans and entertainments. Lieut Campbell Henderson Gould will wed Mary Catherine Armstrong before a Puero Rico posting as friends host coffee and a brunch at Fort Sam Houston. Miss Stancle Whitner and Miss Judy Joyce are among upcoming brides with parties planned at Houston and Fort Sam venues.

Campbell Herderson Gould Mary Catherine Armstrong Puero Ricn Catherine George Bic- Lemnan Charles Freeman Fort Sam Houston Miss Armstrong Stancle Whitner Mas Arthur Whitner Mary Catherine Pool Lient B.C. Harrison Missy Whitner Hee Slance Josteph Claude Reddech Jr Reddech Reddech- Whitner Wedding Will Be Joan Pulmam, Ish Kay Curtin, Lorraine Stutsman Recemary Scott Houston Kathryn Boatwright Marion Judy Joyce Joln Edward Keppler Fred Strang Byran Eckert Mason Frank Joyer Tess Holloway Austin Patricia Green Yent Jake B. Coleman Randolph Held Fort Sal Houston Fort Sal Houston Mhone). A Reception Will Fallow At the Officers’ Co Virginia Richmond Miss Gréen Mery Booton May Lorraine Sherrard Dorothy Campbell Betty Brown Miss Barbar Browne Miss Green Maen Hetty Tan Mary Walkh Miss Greeney

Wyatts to Return From New York and Chicago Trip

Mer and Mrs Bill Wyatt are due home Wednesday after a two week trip to New York and Chicago. Dr Wyatt reports a visit with Mr and Mrs John Carrington of New York. Fidelis Matrous of Travis Park Methodist Church will host the annual garden party at 6 p.m. on McKinlevy Avenue with hostesses from groups Nos 4 5 and 6.

Mer Bil Wyatt New York Chicago Drs. Wyatt John Carrington Fidelis Matrous Travis Park

Snavely Family Visit Ties To Military Duty

Mrs EH Snavely of Kansas City Mo will spend nine months with her mother Mrs Willan Menger while Lieutenant Snavely serves on maneuvers. Anta Yau Meacen, now Mrs Snavely, arrived Saturday. Florence Nelson hosted a dinner Friday for Miss Jane Wiegel and Lieutenant C B Burgess with guests Mr and Mrs St G Nelson Mr and Mrs J L Beagle and Miss Dorothy Smith. The Parent Teacher Association planning committee will tour the Longhem Portland Cement company at 102 am Tuesday.

EH. Snavely Drs. E. J. Snavely Kartsas City Willan Menger Snavely Manneuvvers Anta Yau Meacen Saturdus Plorence Nelson Jane Wiegel C. B Burgess St. G. Nelson J. L. Beagle Dorothy Smith Ban Ane Joing Council Parent-Teacher Association Longhem Portland Cement Company

San Antonio Man Marries in Washington at Holy Comforter

Joseph Barns Rohsannan of San Antonio married Miss Jenne Elizabeth Weed in Washington. Father Edwin Luckett officiated at Holy Comforter church with plans to reside in Washington. Rohsannan studies law at Georgetown and will take the FBI exam. they will live in Washington. The piece also notes local club elections and events involving Amazon club and Zeta Tau sorority, with plans for picnics and a Plaza hotel appearance by soprano Blache Nissenbaum.

San Antonians Ys Joseph Barns Rohsannan Jenne Elizabeth Weed Gertrude EB. Weed George Weed Washington, D.C Washington Holy Comforter Church Edwin Luckett Wayne Bobennan San Antonio Georgetown University Bureau of Investigation Br. Ud Bohannast Blache Nissenbaum One Plaza Hotel Mies Nissenbaum California J. Nissenbaum Miles Nissenbawn Engling Hollywood Reno New Nevada Nissenbawm Poe Edge High

Miss Magnon Garden Party Honoree for Fiesta Queenship

Miss Magnon, candidate for the Columbus de Fiesta de la Raza queenship, was host of a garden party at the Gonzalez home. The event featured the Elidenas dance group directed by Mrs Rosa Cardenas and songs by Miss Tresita Garcia. The popularity vote funds go to Beneficencia Mexicana for charitable work in the Latin American community.

Lupita “Mignon M. C.gonzalez Keller Elidenas Rosa Cardenas Tresita Garcia Miss Magnon Beneficencia Mexicaya Mexicas Benevolent Society Tech High School Antonia Magnan

Election Weekend Notes From Salute Shooting and Visitors

A collage of travelers and locals from San Antonio and Texas colleges and firms visits California and New York. Figures include LT. DAVID PARKER, Earnest Sharp, TOM JACKSON, WILLIAM PATTERSON, J. W. McDade, ERNEST MADERO, PRIVATE PETE, Violet Justice, Morbewoman, Byron Dilton, Malcolm, Waco to New York bicycle troupe, Evelyn Masters, Maude Masters, Phillip Brown, Cecille Miller, Nancy White, and Reber White.

John Yoles David Parker Jeffersion High West Point WS Post California Earnest Sharp University of Texas Journalism Tom Jackson FHS Houston William Patterson New York Violet Justice Medini Howard Payne College Byron Dilton Bummy Malcolm At & A Waco Ee York Charlie McCarthy Peters W. A. Masters Evelyn Maude Masters Phillip Brown Bunde Cecille Miller Ballet Russe Honolulu San Antonio

Man Hurt in Fall From Scaffold

A worker suffered injuries after falling from a scaffold Monday near the W West area. Bill Jones, 4, of the W. Ww., received treatment at Robert B. Green hospital. William Moore, No. 47 Rulz Alley, was treated there for bruises after an assault. Ray Taylor, North New Braunfels Avenue, treated for a stab wound to the left side. Attendant and assailant identities remain unknown.

Bill Jones W. Ww Read Robert B. Green Hospital William Moore Rulz Alley Ray Taylor New Braunfels Avenue Hefre

One Act Play Festival Shows Fetal Themed Works

Seven one act plays from city recreation centers are set for Friday at the San Pedro Playhouse in San Antonio. The city recreation department sponsors the event and will award a bronze plaque to the best group. centers include Lions Field Highland Park Palov Heights Woodlawn Lake Denver Heights Lockwood Park and Lindbergh Park.

City Recreation Centers San Pedro San Antonio City Recreation Department Lionsfield Highland Park Palov Heights Woodlawn Lake Denver Heights Lockwood Park Lindbergh Park Rose Bernard Fele Lucile McGee Dorothy Bars Margaret Wilson Polly Clark Mendez Marks Bernard Rolland Cotton Brannam

Air Officers to Denver School Training Order

Three air corps officers on duty with the Gulf Training center are ordered to Lowry field Denver for a six month course in bombardment aviation and warning of bombardiers. Capt Joby F B Kenty and First Lieut doh W White will depart Randolph field and First Lieut W M Garland from Telly. After training they will be assigned to bombardier schools at Barkscale and Eltingvan Fields.

Air Corps Gulf Training Center Lowry Field Denver Joby FB. Kenty Doh W. White Randolph Field W. M. Garland Telly Barkscale Eltingvan Fields

13th Grandchild Report for Sam Anderson Emerges

A fragmented item notes Sam Anderson celebrating his thirteenth grandchild alongside election victors. Mentions include Durward Aude AO oof Ralifiria and a Monday event, but many names and details are garbled. The readable core references a family milestone amid political results.

County Comply Sam Anderson Ander Anderson Durward Aude

Pups and valuables stolen in weekend city crimes

A jumble of theft reports include puppies, cash, clothing, watches, locks, and jewelry taken from residences and lockers around the city. Names such as Leo Cammat and Mary Munoz appear with addresses on West Houston and South Colorado streets. A parked car lost items including a fountain pen and pencil, while a small boy snatched a dollar from a hand in Me 101 brick.

Leo Cammat Houston Street R. R. Booth Gross Boulevard

Seven Hurt In Weekend Auto Week Total

Seven people were injured in weekend traffic crashes. Victims include Frank Castlil0 and Navided Fez at Santa Bon avenue and Houston street intersections. Another collision on West Commerce street injured Pete Sanchez and J A Perry, with the driver identified as G L Kuelk. All injured were taken to Robert B Green hospital.

Santa Bonavenue Houston Street Victor Fay Wild Rower Avenue Hoy Warner South Dakota Frank Castlil0 Jod Clyde Tom Deleon Kart Pete de~ Jean Fez Wild Rose Avenue Olivia Hux Robert B. Green Hospital Pete Sanchez San Augustine Street West Commerce Street J.a. Perry Linares Street Eleanor and New Braiuntels Avenues Perry J.T. Norcross Fort Sam Houston Ngs G. L. Kuelk West Lullwood Hvenue

Army Contracts Totals 17 Million in War Department Awards

Washington July 38. Letting of 17,086,222 in army contracts announced by the War Department. Of the total 10,450,803 was for ordnance including 2,915,255 for radial air cooled Diesel engines to be built by Gutherson Diesel Engine Company of Dallas. Other awards included 36,329.41 for the Quartermaster Corps with 1,452,850 for construction at the Savannah Ordnance Depot in Mimets. Also included in Quartermaster Camps awards was 2,045,501 forCosstorey and equipage. Awards for the Corps of Engineers Wilder 8316 iva.

Washington War Department Ordnance Gutherson Diesel Engine Company Dallas Inckaded Quartermaster Corps Whiten Savana Ormassee Mimets Cossloy Wilder Iva

Woodlawn Boat Pier Petition Reaches City Hall

Woodlawn Lake residents and members of the Woodlawn Sailing club petitioned Mayor Manny Maverick for a boat pier at the fore. Leonard Adelman presented the petition after noting the club’s failed pier efforts were washed away when the lake filled recently. Maverick sent the request to Parks Commissioner Henry Hein, who assigned City Forester Stewart King to lead the project.

Woodlawn Lake Woodlawn Sailing Club Manny Maverick Leonard Adelman Maverick Henry Heln Stewart King

2A Sect Members Called Into Court

LAS CRUCES New Mexico July 39 Pi Twenty four members of Jehovah's Witnesses were summoned to court Inday for bearing on charges of violating a handbill ordinance in distributing literature. They were arrested Saturday all except one held in jail in lieu of $25 bond. One member from El Paso posted bond. The handbills were political religious in nature.

Las Cruces N. M Giehowah Texas el Paso

Guards to Use Police Radios in Louisiana Maneuver

Mayor Maury Maverick announced three two way police radios will be used for guard maneuvers. One radio is installed in Dr. Claude V. Birkhead’s automobile and a city car driven by the mayor will be used by Maverick and Capt. Don McShane. A third radio will be used by Kirk Jones and a police department electrician will assist in repairs and teaching radio work to enlisted men for the Signal Corps.

Maury Maverick Twoeway Police Department Tadios Louisiana Claude V. Birkhead Maverick Don McShane Kirk Jones Yafko Wien

Soldier Joseph McCall Dies After Auto Crash

Joseph McCall, 47, of 1825 Rogers Avenue, a member of the Twer lvethird Infantry, died Sunday night at Fort Sam Houston hospital from injuries after an automobile crash May 6. He served 18 years in the Army and is survived by daughter Margaret and son Joseph. Interment will be in Fort Sam Houston cemetery. funeral arrangements pending.

Joseph McCall Twerlvethird Infantry Sam Houston Hospita McCall McWall Rogera Avenue Iyurvived Margaret Joseph Fort Sein Houston Fortne Army

98 Men to Bake Troops Bread for Army Maneuvers

Charged with baking 73,000 pounds of bread daily for the Third Army maneuvers, the Port Sam Houston Bakers and Cooke School under Dal W. M. Pickels prepare to entrain Monday night for the station in Alabama. A 58-man field bakery team will produce four-pound loaves to feed all participating organizations, with Company A of the Ninety-seventh Quartermaster Battalion assisting.

Tne i Lanls+iann Port Sam Houston Bakers and Cooke School Dal. W. M. Pickels Piatiuet Ala Ett Picktts San Antonio

Cardenas Warns Mexico Oil Labor

Mexican President Cardenas issues a blunt warning to oil labor groups and rivals as he pushes for financial fixes in the government oil sector and national industries. He demands collaboration while accusing others of obstructing deficit balancing efforts and expropriation policies from the era.

Mexico City Cardenas Onderken

Power Strike in Mexico Threatens Nationwide Labor Action

Mexico City July 29 The National Federation of Electrical Workers warned of a strike in the outer parts of Constisla Zocatenas Puotla Vera Cruz Sinaloa and Tamale Gulf states on August 10 unless the labor contract is signed. The federal department of Labor has been negotiating for weeks and recently canceled one call.

Mexico City National Federation of Electrical Workers Contsila Zocatenas Puotla Vera Cruz Sinaloa Tamale Federal Department of Inbor

Venus to Move in Next Door to Moon

A daytime celestial event will place Venus near the Moon on August 21 with Venus visible near 9:23 a.m. The sight is noted by Gus A. Duerler, a San Antonio amateur astronomer, as observers watch the Moon from a nearby location.

Venus Moon Gus A. Duerler San Antonio

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