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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1937

Page

9

Housing Bill Will Benefit Fort Sam Fort Sam Housing Bill Benefit

Washington reports Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas announces that temporary wartime structures at army posts including Fort Sam Houston will be covered by a new 21.03 million housing bill. Senator Edwin Johnson notes allocations for Denver Air Corps school and Fitzsimmons and Chanute field projects, with details pending for the remaining balance. Fort Sam Houston likely to receive authorization for parament housing to replace World War I barracks.

Washington Morris Sheppard Texas Senate Military Affaire Committee Fort Sam War Department Gheppard Edwin ©. Johnson Colorado Ah Air Corps Denver Fitzalmmons Hospital Hately Nats Fox Chanute Ran Lol Rhenpard Johnson Aeppard 3& Wil Gn Fort Sam Houston

Austin Show Brings Pillow Style to Cars and Bridesmaids

A quirky Austin style show features car models wearing lacey pillow recreations and gowns, with notable locals like Baby Mike Butler carried by Aunt Helen Budler and Rita Brossesii among attendees. The wedding party includes Sunburn debate at a bride wearing green and pink tones, while guests describe extravagant fashion and bridal entourage details.

Austin Plova Louise Tobinson San Antonio

S A Man Weds In Laurel Heights Church Te0m

Miss Bernice Evelytt Harr of Austin and James M. Ragsdale son of Mr and Mrs Allan Ragsdale were married Friday evening in Laurel Heights Methodist church parlor with Rev E H Love lace officiating. Bride wore white mousseline de soie with white bouquet. Attendant was Miss And Ubr qs ier oly. Joseph A. Lan atdge was best man. They will reside in San Antonio.

Bernice Evelytt Harr Robert W. Barr Austin James M. Ragsdale Allan 3 Ragsdale Laurel Heights Methodist Church E. H. Lovelace Jane Pahns Miss Ubr Qs Joseph A. Lanatdge Mrs. Ragsdile San Antimia

Mrs. Jack Star Honor Guest At Tea

Mrs. Jack Star honored Mrs. Jack Stone at a tea held at 4 30 in the afternoon. Paul Phipps of Gamma Phi Bets announced the event. Ms Stone visiting the city before moving on to Barksdale field. Lt Stone recently transferred from Panama. There were 18 guests.

Mrs Jack Star Paul Phipps Gamma Phi Jack Stone

Mrs Jean Keller to Entertain for Daughter Joanne

Mrs Jean Wever Keller to entertain with a tea from four to six Saturday afternoon in honor of her daughter Joanne a Jefferson Senior School graduate and Miss Dorothy Flaig Brackenville High School graduate The affair will be at her home 1226 East Pfangaila Avenue.

Jean Wever Keller Joanne Jefferson Senimr Schogh Dorothy Flaig Brackenville High School East Pfagnaila Avenue

Mrs Couch Hosts Debutante Garden Party

Mrs Couch hosted a garden party for debutantes and guests at her East Austin home after a UT visit. Misses Phine Wilson Clara Adams Marc Raret Annie Terrell were presented with several other hostesses assisting in greeting about 400 attendees.

Rua Stose Phine Wilson Clara Marie Adams Sid Marc Raret Annie Terrell

Spencer-Tucker Wedding Invitation Sent by Mail

A noted announcement requests the honor of attendance at the marriage of Josephine Yarie Spencer to Mr. Robert Edwin Turker on Saturday evening, June 25, 1917, after seven o clock, at St Marks Episcopal Church in San Antonio Texas with a reception to follow.

Spencer-Tucker Manning Alexander Burke Spencer Josephion Yarie Robert Edwin Turker Bt. Mark's Episco- Pachire’t San Antonio Texas Ennis Weed

Garden Party Honors Mark Twain Graduate

Mary Elizabeth Sheldon hosted a garden party Friday evening at her parents home on West King’s Highway to honor Miss Joan Gantt a June graduate of Mark Twain School. About 125 guests attended with Janet Preston of Silver City aiding, and several young women serving. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Eaves Powell and alumni of the Buna maritime academy, who later traveled to visit relatives in San Antonio and Marshall.

San Antonio West Point Collum Hall Betty Swallow Virginia Lehisign Jean Richey Jane Dey Ditegs Wanda Graham Mary Marina Ingrohem Taft Worth W. Blount Lamont Street Mary Ezabeth Sheldon Joe Sheldon Mona McDonald Helen Samuels Jeanette Pressley Margret Thorne Busai Cherry Eaves Powell Powell School of Music Expressloh Marshall Bune Maritute Ney Alistini Minha Scott-Hyman W. A. Heysinger Louilla Parsons Hoting Pistura Wlilas Univetanl Baevong't IBIT Universal Serving, Inc Hollywood Jean Harlow Oybra Hughes Jean McGraw Molly- Wood Willan Powell Ife Keeny Sia

Supper Party Honors Miss Newton and Miss Archambault

A supper party at La Ponda honored Miss Grier Newton and her fiance Alan Woodbury. Attendees included Margaret Newton Dorothy Boehme Gena Carr Bernardine Rice Dorothy Lee Krueger Loraine Johne Law Roger Smith Charles Barewell Fred Hostetter Harald Tynen Edward Collins John Newton and Mrs Williams Mather. News arrived of Miss Celeste Archambault’s nuptials to Werntall Langdon US Army at Fort Benning GA on Friday June 18. Mint Margaret Hauger of the city was chosen maid of honor and will depart for Fort Benning June 14.

Miss Newton France Harvey Smith Joseph Chapman la Ponda Grier Newton Alan Woodbury Margaret Newton Dorothy Boehme Gena Carr Bernardine Rice Dorothy Lee Krueger Loraine Johne Law Roger Smith Charles Baréwell Fred Hostelter Harald Tynen Edward Coll John Newton Mrs. Williams T. Mather Celeste Archambault B. J. Barjorin Fort Sam Houston Werntall Holmes Langdon Mertenant United States Army Fort Benning Archambault Thomas Jefferson High School Phi Kappa Delta Ratdolph Macon Virginia Mint Margaret Hauger Fort Banning Dune

Social Calendar Highlights L A Social Elite Events

Social calendar lists numerous gatherings in Los Angeles including dinner parties at officers club and homes on West King’s Highway East Park Avenue Gatewood Avenue and Blumberg park. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Gus R Heye Miss Lucille Everette Buchan Miss Josephine Spencer and Robert Tucker with receptions, garden parties, and a ranch day hosted by Drent Mrs Rice and Miss Dorothy Lee Krueger amid wedding rehearsal festivities.

Et al L. L. Goeker Officers' Club Misa Fattlela Burms Jones West King's Highway Gus R. Heye Betty East Park Avenue Catlins Kreuger Lucille Everette Buchan Ini Gatewood Avenue Neill E. Bailey B.A. Packard Douglas Artz Albert Maverick Sr. Gacdon Sunshine Reach Josephine Spencer Hee Robert Tucker Mra Leo Rice

Crystal Shower Tea Planned for Miss Goeth

Mrs. Harry Griffith hosts a crystal shower and tea from to 7 o clock Sunday afternoon at 113 West Ridgewood, complimenting Miss Inmn Goeth bride elect of June. Mrs. Jean Rappaport Utey and Mrs Irene ae assist in serving. Fifty guests invited. John Ro Wolkier, son of Dorothy T. Whitter, visits from Harvard to spend weekend with David Frisch before heading to New York to sail on the Male lory, Mite, for Galveston. He arrives in San Antonio June 22.

Goeth Harry Griffith Hee Hau West Ridgewood Inmn Goeth Jean Rappaport Utey Irene Ae John Ro Wolkier Dorothy T. Whitter Mount Glair Street Harvard University David Frisch New York City Galveston San Antonio

Unions Seek End to Strikes in Michigan Campaigns

Governor Frank Murphy led efforts against unlawful wildcat actions by United Auto Workers and other unions. Settlements averted further walkouts at Packard and Dodd Wheel plants, while Consumers Power service was restored across 12 counties in the Saginaw valley affecting 500000 residents. Union leaders aimed to quell labor chaos and promised to recall 47000 General Motors workers to work by Monday.

Ditroit Frank Murphy United Automobile Workers of America Itar Rds Fry Tool and Die Department Packard Motor Car Company Dodd Wheel Company Murphy Par Consumers Power Company Saginaw Valley Ates General Motors Corporation

Group named for tax probe forms Senate panel

The President's office announced today the appointment of six senators headed by Harrison to a joint congressional committee to probe tax dodging. The members include King George Wu LaPochette and Capper. House leaders for the panel were not yet named but Rep Doughton was favored to chair.

Washington Gather Harrison Dénocrat Mississippi Finnance Committee Unaneo King Stem- Gcrat Utwl George Georgia Massrahusetts LaPochette Progressive Wisconsin Capper Republicyan Kansas House Representative Doughton North Carolina Ways and Means Doughton

Weather Update: Heavy Rains Break Texas Range Drought

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports drought conditions eased in northwest and west Texas after heavy rains in May. Central and southern areas remain dry with ongoing concerns in the east and southeast regions.

Texas Austin U.S. Department of Agriculture

Carrying Pistol Draws $100 Fine

A fine of 100 dollars and costs was assessed against R. M. Goerker for unlawfully carrying a pistol. Judge Charles J. Matthews presided County Court-o-Law No. 1. The complaint alleged the offense occurred May 18. The address listed is 204 San Pedro, and the case was heard on a Saturday. Observers noted the source text also mentions unrelated items about a wife, twins, and hospital attachments.

R. M. Goerker San Pedro Iue Charles J. Matthews County Court-o-Law No. T. Dat. Urday

Mexican Dinner Honors Two Recent Graduates

A Mexican dinner Monday at El Char honored two graduates Miss Evelyn Hunnich and Miss Dorothy Hood. The event honored Mary Hardin Baylor and Lady of the Lake college graduates with daisies as centerpieces and a display of graduates’ names. Open house celebrated Dr and Mrs T EB Christian’s ninth wedding anniversary with magnolia and cape jasmine decor. Attendees included Mrs R R Ross, Henry Stieter, S W Allen, W H Tock, and Allen Ritch. Club calendar lists W B A review and P T A events for weekend.

Evelyn Hunnich Lenarnet Dorothy Hood Mary Hardin- Baylor Dorothy Layer Lady of the Lake College el Char Lorene Buswett Martha Cole Lovejoy Hannich Catherine Hood Audrey Koestring Virginia Loyer Roberta Patterson Evelyn Richte Lucille Richte Minnie Ruth Riebe Mae Se T. EB. Christian Mary Louise Drive W. H. Tock Allen Ritch Funch

Harlow the Faithful fourth chapter profiles Jean Harlow

Hollywood portrait by Louilla Parsons portrays Jean Harlow after her rise in films and sudden death. It covers her public image versus private frugality, romances with Hughes and Paul Bern, charitable acts for her mother, and her warm, cheerful personality despite fame.

Louilla Parsons Jean Harlow Hiven Tse Theyatars Wings Mer Jean Ganteone Nyo Erater Lorgler Hatty Rickman Auldais Los Angeles Bale Us Ume Jame Alic Aldons Jer Wolo Pertiang Paul Bern Paul Hughes Junenal Jean Chine M.G.M Secret Six Clark Gable Clark Joan Hollywood

Jean Heatlaw and Paul Born Marriage and Later Tragedy

A memoir fragment recalls Jean Heatlaw supporting Paul Born during their courtship and marrying amid town attention. The pair wed simply on February 2, 1992, with Paul’s friends and family present, and the tragedy of their later lives underscored by the untimely deaths of Paul, John Gilbert, Irvin, and Jean.

Mayer Pan Jean Paul Gellinr Colleen Moore Wiliams Powell Pant Lemhott Pad Dea Joly Gill Nan

Tragic Hollywood Death Shocks City After Paul Bern Mystery

Hollywood reels from the suicide of Paul Bern two months after his marriage to Jean Harlow era gossip swirls as details about the void in his life emerge. Investigations unfold while Jean Harlow remains steadfast, guarding secrets that could shame the actor and influence a film’s fate.

Jean Harlow Paul Bern Reid Labor Day Hollywood Paul Paull Dorothy Millette Jean Tiis Sven Clare Gable Pantages

Real Trouper Recalled In Studio Life Tales

A fragment describes actors who found calm during long studio collaborations at M G M avoiding conflicts. It recalls a dinner gathering with Lis Ware at Carola Lombard’s Bel Air home a week before Joan’s death, highlighting Hollywood social circles.

M-G-M Joan Lis Ware Carola Lombard Bel Air

Jean Baskett's Return to Hollywood Circles After Tragedy

The article recounts Jean's emotional appearance at a screening, her public sobbing when friends arrive after news of Paul’s death, and her gradual return to social and professional life with support from Howard Strickling and Thalberg. It hints at a forthcoming chapter detailing Jean's romance with Hal Rosson and the tumult of her two-year ordeal.

Jean Howard Strickling BG M Thalberg Faerving Thalbern Paul Irving Brek Tollywood Jenn Wu Jeric Hur Louella Pats Hal Rosson

Shriners Gather for Durbar 708 in Los Angeles

Shriners from Arizona Nevada New Mexico and California travel by streetcar and automobile to Los Angeles for a Durbar. The event at Al Malaikah temple marks the golden jubilee and continues through the next morning, the first since three years ago.

Angeles Arizona Nevada New Mexico California Potts Los Angeles al Malaikah

Japanese Fisheries Report Cites 10 Vessels in Alaskan Waters

Tokyo reports to U S that over ten Japanese fishing vessels are operating in Alaskan waters with no ships off the North American coast. Officials say no salmon fishing boats were sighted along the coast.

Tokyo United States North Ameri Ean

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