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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

15

June Brides Spotlight Dazzle Social Minutes Overflow

The article catalogs a flurry of June weddings and entertaining in San Antonio. Hostesses include Mrs. Luther Brown and Mrs. George Ray, with guests such as Miss Annie Terrell, Miss Anne Wright, Lieut Gordon Leland, and Mrs. Burton Armstrong. Engagements and bridal events unfold through luncheons, dinners, and dances at the St. Anthony hotel, the San Antonio Country Club, and the Menger ballroom, plus a Mothers Club event at Central Catholic High School.

Gov Luther Brown San Antonio Country Club Annie Terrell Hance John Howard Dittmars Anne Wright Gordon Leland Gilbert Denman Evelyn White Hallie Crighton Lewis Ted James Carl Jockusch Blyslay Club G. J. Lucchese Paradise Ridge The Elysians Mya Edward Schmitt Mesdames Paul Thuimmel Frank Mockert Paul Wilroy Elizabeth Boerner Edna Braden Austin Gilbert Carvajal Elmo Franz Howard Grubbs 1Miss Etuiian DeGesperi

S. A. Group Offs For Rotary Session

The S. A. Group heads to the Rotary convention in Havana, from June 直到 June 33, with Ba Antonians among attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Dates Proper and Mr. and Mrs. Wi Evans Fitch are traveling, after a leisurely Miami stop as guests of the Miami Rotary club. Mrs. Matry Camn, local Rotarians secretary, plans to leave Wednesday for Houston to board the Seminole to Maint and Havana.

Havana Dates Proper Wi Evans Fitch Miami Pla Miami Rotary Club Cubs Matry Camn Jlocal Rotarians Houston Maint

Miss Walsh to Attend Corpus Christi Festivities

Miss Irene Walsh will travel to Corpus Christi for Buccaneer festivities. Mrs Trene Walsh departs Inverness for Corpus Christi to attend the coronation on Friday evening. Miss Walsh will stay through the weekend as guest of Mr and Mrs Tom Cudd.

Irene Walsh Corpus Trene Walsh Inver Tls Corpus Christ Miss Walsh Tom Cudd

Mrs Sadie Fowler Becomes Bride of W P Paul

The wedding of Mrs Eadle Fowler daughter of W P Paul of Lockhart and W S McDowell of Corpus Christ took place at 2 p m Saturday at Central Christian Church. Rev D R Lindley officiated. Attendants included Marshall Noes of Ovaide and mr and Mr Mandell Morgan of Alice. A dinner followed at the Blue Bonnet hotel. The couple will reside in Lockhart.

P. Im Central Christian D. R. Lindley Mar

Mrs Matthews Hosts Luncheon For Brides In Douglas

Mrs John Matthews hosted a luncheon at her mother Mrs Becl Morgans home on Douglas Tuesday. The event honored Miss Annie Terrell Anne Wright and Hallie Crighton, noted brides, with an all white table setting and arrangements of white carnations gladioli daisies and feverfew. Guests included Misses Margaret Thornton Joe Fordtran Hester Harrison Margaret Whisenant Dorothy Steves and Mesdames Travis Bailey Ed Muir Albert Hartman Elmer Coates.

John Matthews Becl Morgan Douglas Annie Terrell Anne Wright Hallie Crighton Margaret Thornton Joe Fordtran Hester Harrison Margaret Whisenant Dorothy Steves Mesdames Travis Bailey Ed Muir Albert Hartman Elmer Coates

Theta Sigma Chi Dinner Dance Held by Sorority

The Theta Sigma Chi sorority hosted a spring dinner dance on Monday evening at the Gunter root. Newly elected officers were announced: Jo Ann Skinner president, Annette Wilke vice president, Tessie B Arnold secretary, Joyce Pursley recording secretary, Katherine Bleber sergeant-at-arms, Helen Nourie chaplain, Dorothy J Fridge Marvel Samuels and Amoraalee Kearney reporters, Ingrid Guedrum historian.

Theta Sigma Chi Gunter Root Jo Ann Skinner Annette Wilke Tessie B. Arnold Joyce Pursley Katherine Bleber's Helen Nourie Dorothy J. Flridge Marvel Samuels Amoralee Kearney Ingrid Guedrum

Razing of Houses for Courts Stated

Ray Mackey housing authority secretary said next week the city will begin razing houses at Wheatley courts after full possession was secured. Operations at Lincoln courts will start next month and work continues on Victoria courts plans at Labor Street office with owners asked to bring titles for approval.

City Housing Wheatley Courts Ray Mackey Pettiee

Museum Slates Flower Display at Witte Museum

The parden center to be conduess ed Wednesday from 9 30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Witte museum will be Under the direction of the Alaina Heights Terrell Hills Garden Club Mrs. Raymond Edwards will dis h Barden scrap baoks.

Parden Center Witte Museum Alaina Heights Terrell Hills

Rebekahs Rally In San Antonio Area Here

Rebekahs from San Antonio Seguin Luling Somerset and Kerrville WAL hold an all day rally at the Odd Fellows hall opening 8 20 p m Wednesday A school of instruction is the main feature Lunch at noon Miriam Rebekah lodge 24 will meet at 8 p m Thursday Mrs Claudia Downs will assist Lena Dornsten and staff will initiate several candidates Rebekahs invited Also- The Business and Professional Women's club staged a doll festival at the St Anthony hotel showcasing international dolls with country dioramas and period costumes among exhibits featuring Chinese Japanese Greek Italian and American Indian themes and a 260 year old doll collection in the ballroom

Rebekahs San Antonio Seguin Luling Somerset Kerrville Wal Odd Fellows Hall Miriam Rebekah Lodge No Claudia Downs Lena Dornsten Gladys Canaday St Anthony Hotel China Argentina Pampas South America Italy United States Greece Jackson Miller Ne Near East Buidspest Hungary Ody

Taylor Rites Planned for Dr Samuel Harmon Taylor

Final rites for Dr Samuel Harmon Taylor 41 physician and surgeon were planned for 4 PM Tuesday at Central Christian church after the body lay in state from 2 to 4 PM. The Rev MB Sadler of Austin and Rev DB Ray Lindley would officiate. A native of Goliad and 15-year resident, he was a Texas Christian University football alumnus 1917 and served in the US Navy medical corps in World War I. Survivors include widow Evelyn, daughter Miks Avilin Taylor, parents Mr and Mrs RS Taylor, sister Ruth Taylor Davis, all of San Antonio. Pallbearers Harold Stansard William Kling WM Levis Ray Archer Elmer Palmer JA Yarborough.

Central Christian Church Sadler of Evelyn Taylor Miks Avvilin Taylor RS. Taylor Ruth Taylor Davis San Antonio Harold Stansard William ©. Kling Wo ML Levis Ray Archer Elmer Palmer JA. Yarborough

Delay Looms On Tax Rolls In County Budget Crisis

County tax office faces delays as funds to pay clerks and salaries are in doubt. Chief Deputy George Dyoke cites shortages, while Assistant District Attorney L. J. Gittinger says excess fees cannot be moved to this year’s budget. Assessor Collector Albert V. Huth asks for $9000 more to cover added clerks for auto titles. If funds fail, July salaries for Myrtle Grove No. 1 and other groups may be jeopardized.

George Dyoke L. J. Gittinger Commissioners’ Court Gittinger Albert V. Huth Hor Drake Myrtle Grove No. 1 Tess Emest Woodmere Circle Woodview Circle Beguin San Antonio Mesdames Fannie Bunkendorfer Gary Schiebel Josephine Haris Outer Sentinel Claudia Jones Ethel Phillips Mesdaines Eva Lawson Olga Thetford Catherine Triesen Adele Py=tel Katherine Beyne

Central Catholic Mothers Install New Officers

Newly elected officers of the Central Catholic High School Mothers Club will be installed at Friday’s 2 30 p m meeting in the school. Officers include President Mrs Charles J Jenke and vice presidents Mesdames W J Brown Theodore Debner Gerald Henckel A A Spier and N L Tschirhart Recording secretary Mrs A J Lamm Corresponding secretary Mrs John Epler and Treasurer Mrs J G Saran.

Mothers’ Club Central Catholic High Schol Charles J. Jenke W. J. Brown Theodore Debner Gerald Henckel A. A. Spier N. L. Tschirhart A. J. Lamm John Epler J. G. Saran

Assault Robbery Charge Dismissed in District Court

Charles E Caldwell had a robbery by assault case dismissed in district court after Ralph Stroud confessed to the hold up, clearing Caldwell of the charge on the motion of District Attorney John Shook. The dismissal followed Stroud's plea in court Monday, ending the case.

Charles E. Caldwell John Shook Caldwell Ralph Stroud Pulicy

Nine Cities Join in Industry Drivel Campaign

Nine Texas cities Terrell Waco Alice Amarillo Mineral Wells Breckenridge Cisco Bray Brownwood join the state mobilization drive for private industry understanding. Porter A Whaley, newly elected secretary treasurer of the Texas State Manufacturers association, announced the expansion as offices move to the home base.

Texas Sporter A. Whaley Vicw Texas State Manufacturers’ Association Texas Trade Association Mineral Wells Terrell Waco Alice Amarillo Breckenridge Cisco Bray Brownwood Whaley Association

Times Writer Luncheon Speaker Addressed by Mrs Hose Martin

Editorial writer Mrs Hose Marie Martin of the New York Tones spoke at the San Antonio Retail Credit Women’s Association luncheon Tuesday at the St Anthony hotel.

the Times Hose Marie Martin New York Tones San Antonio

Obituary notices for Ania and Anthony Schumann

Miss Ania aged 36 resident of Louisiana died Monday at 2 p m with Rev Everett Jones officiating. Anthony J Schumann aged 34 native of the city resided at 119 Routt Street died Tuesday services at Alebe chapel Wednesday at 5 m followed by rites at St Peter Prince of the Apostles Church Rev Albert Henkes officiating. Interment at San Jose cemetery survivors include widow Mrs Louise Schumann sons Paul and Martyn daughter Mary Louise and mother Ira Mary Schumann.

Anthony J. Schumann Aehumann Routt Street Shim Houston Alebe Chapel St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Church Albert Henkes Cit San Jose Cemetery Louise Schumann Paul and Martyn Schumann Mary Louise Schumann Ira Mary Schumann

Penitentiary Term Set for Home Burglary Defendant

Johnnie Reddus Cox pleaded guilty to burglary in Criminal District Court. Judge W W McCrory imposed a two year penitentiary term with execution to begin February 21 1940 for entering the Nat Prassell home on June 26 1939.

Johnnie Reddus Cox Criminal District Court Cox Nat Prassell W. W. McCrory

Horse injures man when horse lunges in pasture

Mathis Hartung, 38, of Von Ormy, with Marion Roland, 9, led a horse into a Yon Ormy farm pasture. The horse lunged, crushing Hartung's leg. Roland ran for aid and Hartung was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital in San Antonio for treatment.

Mathis Hartung von Ormy Tursday Robert B. Green Hopapital Hartung Marion Roland Yon Ormy Roland San Antonio

Brackenridge Band Rehearsal Postponed To Tuesday

Brackenridge High School band and city bands will rehearse Tuesday after Olta Zoeller, director, postponed the session announced Monday. The practice now moves to the music room at Brackenridge.

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Keys Quadruplets Twenty-Fifth Anniversary News

The Keys quadruplets marked their twenty-fifth anniversary as a group. Mona will marry Robert W. Fowler on June 18 in Ada, Oklahoma. Leota Mary and Robetta expect teaching posts, likely in Texas, where they all studied at Baylor University in 1937. Lela said no summer weddings planned.

The Keys Mona Robert W. Fowler Adanors City Leota Mary Robetta Texas Baylor University Lela

Jones Seeks Re-Election to Congress in Amarillo

AMARILLO June 4, 1931 Representative Marilyn Jobers of Amarillo, newly appointed to the United States Court of Claims, announced his candidacy for re-election. He filed his name with 28 Democratic county chairmen to secure a ballot place after urging from constituents and officials.

Amarillo ITNS Marylin Jobers United States Court of Claims Congress Jones

S. A. Incinerators to Be Beautified Plan

Parks Commissioner Henry F. Hein announced plans to beautify the city incinerators. Shrubs will be planted around the facilities and fences rebuilt to improve appearance, described as making them look less plain.

Henry F._ Hein Hein

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Day Abtita! Himeacen Mothers Club Central Catholic High School Menger Vole Mitchel James W. Terry George de Graaf Massachusetts Julie Jane Williams Maj Jaurin L. Williams Charles Gordon Robinson Fort Sam Houston Chapel Williams Little Theater Lieutenant Robinson Kelly Field Starr S. A Lesacun Sadie Fowler W.P. Paul Theta Sigma Cl Pallroom Gladidiag Perue Viagies Moline Miler Birdie Fenlon James Gladys ‘Canaday Pavilit Fowler Emma Kitchen Mary Maude Pomeroy Effie Hil Jean Wever Keller Sue R. Griffis Marjorie Will Blanche Barr Jacksey Miller Pearlee Inorg Losoye Street Minnie Hocker Fred McAllister Samuel Harmon Taylor H. Taylor Kady State Ntral Catholic Ania Atte Louisiana Everett, Jones B, Young
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