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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1942

Page

15

Engagement of Grace Elizabeth Frix to Lieut Parshall

Grace Elizabeth Frix and Lieut John Wesley Parshall announce their engagement. Grace is a Jefferson High School graduate and charter member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority. Parshall, a University of Minnesota graduate, is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. The wedding is set for June 26 at Alamot Heights Methodist Church.

Gordon Tate Grace Elizabeth John Wesley Parshall Clifford Parshall Waverly A Mills Frix Thomas Jefferson High School Word College University of Texas Epsilon Sigma: Alpha University of Minnesota Fort Leonard] Wood Alamot Heights Methodist Church Eepal Gordon Yate Frix Clifford S. Parshall

Betsy Smiths brother Ligut visits after Africa tour

Brief item notes Ligut Betsy Smiths brother on leave from battles in Africa China and Australia along with Jim Smith and Patricia Hucking who visited Houston classmates after days off from Hockaday. Ensign Billy Clark receives hospitality award as SAUNDERS visits Tower with MAGGIE WHISENANT. silver leaves noted as a symbol of achievement.

Africa China Australia Betsy Smith Birdman Ligut Jim Smith Patricia Hucking Houston Hockaday Billy Clark Bom Saunders San Antonio’s the Tower Maggie Whisenant Liew Col

Tulsa Family Visiting Here

Tulsa family Will Masterson and his wife and two children Betty Lee and Billy arrived Saturday to visit Masterson grandparents in Tulsa. Mrs. Carolyn Fallon, former president of Auxiliary No. 9 United Spanish War Veterans, returned from Dallas encampment and was elected department patriotic instructor. Eighteen members of auxiliary No. 2 attended. Mrs. Moses will present two groups of pupils in recital at the Woman's club on Wednesday with piano, accordion and dance numbers. Miss Sylvia Widtine, bride elect, was hosted by Miss Charlotte Enderle at a Plaza luncheon.

Will Masterson Tulsa Okla Betty Lee Billy Carolyn Fallon Auxiliary No. 9 United Spanish War Veterans Dallas Department of Texas Fallon W. Lb. Moses Giano Moe Sylvia Widtine Charlotte Enderle Plaza Jerrie Helm Dorothy Rutherford Winnie Townsend Margaret Kincaid Marguerite R§Tubes Harriet, Upshaw

WAAC Girls to Receive Two Girdles Each in Des Moines

WAACs will not bulge says the army plans to issue two girdles per candidate as they report for training at the WAAC Officers Training School in Des Moines. The list details uniforms and gear including undergarments, shoes, hosiery, and personal items for 234 women entering mid July, with annual replenishments and six bandanas yearly.

WAAC Girls Army Des Moines Womens Army Auxiliary Corps Army Quartemaster's Department Waac Officers’ ‘Training School Milady

Game Party Honors Graduate Miss Deedee lpatylek

Miss Deedee lpatylek hosted a FAME party for graduate Miss Mary Lou Williamson, a Jefferson High School alumna, at her home garden. About 28 guests attended the al fresco supper in the outdoor dining area with gladioli centerpiece and hurricane lamps lighting the table.

Deedee Lpatylek Mary Lou Williamson Jefferson High School Bse

Five Persons Bitten By Dogs From Tuesday Incidents

Five people reported dog bites in a Tuesday incident list including EB River 20 112 North Flores L. Rodrigues 14 1145 West Mina Street James Bennett 13 Don Weight 4 and Bob Bennett 11 all residents of 515 Grove Avenue. Previously Joel McCrea and Preston Sturpen collaborate on Paramounts Great Without Glory a tale about Dr William Marion the Boston dentist who developed anesthesia.

Rive North Flores L. Rodrigues West Mina James Bennett Don Weight Bob Bennett Grove Avenue Joel McCrea Preston Sturen Paramount Wiliam Marlon Boston

Alaska War Group to Aid Defense

Immediate organization of an Alaska war cabinet to mobilize civilian manpower and resources to support defense directed today by Interior Secretary Ickes. Governor Ernest Gringien will chair the council, which will cooperate with military authorities in defending Alaska.

Washington Ickes Ernest Griening

Miss Johnson Engaged to Orville Moon in San Antonio Ceremony

The engagement of Miss Mary Elizabeth Johnson to Orville Bruce Moon was announced by her parents Mrs W J Johnson and Dy Jana Johnson. Moon, of Bisbee Arizona, is a Baylor Medical College senior in Dallas. The wedding is set for 8 p.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church with Rev Samuel Capers officiating. Matron of honor is Mrs Thomas Ban of Waco. maid of honor Ruth Stephens. Bridesmaids include Mary Catherine Henry, Nanty Moon, Aziz, and Margaret Jane Lentz. William Johnson will be best man. Robert Johnson an usher.

San Christ Episcopal Church Samuel Capers Thomas Ban Waco Ruth Stephens Mary Catherine Henry Nanty Moon Bisbee Aziz Margaret Jane Lentz Nnn William Johnson Robert Johnson Wellesley Johnson Thomas Jefferson High School Wellesley College Mass University of Texas Tulane School of Solar Work Tulane University New Orleans

Tired Thief Steals Soft Seats

Police report a burglary at 1415 North Laredo Street where cushions were taken from Frank Springer's truck in the driveway. A separate theft at 728 South Feros Street caused loss of cigarettes valued at $20, with three boxes of cigare reported missing.

Frank Springer North Laredo Street A. Martinez South Feros Street Martinez

Miss Perry Hosts Bridal Shower for Bride-Elect Miss Burns

Patricia Burns bride-elect for June is to be honored by Miss Joane Perry at her home Thursday. A luncheon for Miss Burns and fiancé Captain Walter Cirrs will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Noave Hill and daughter Mia. Sheldon family plans a June 22 rehearsal dinner. Katherine and Elizabeth Jaggi will present musical class students in recitals at 825 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the south terrace of the Guster Jkolel.

Patricia Burns Joane Perry Noave Hill Mia John Howard Fitch Mary John Burns Lop. m Walter Clrrs Mary Elizabeth Sheldon Mry. Due Sheldon Katherine Elizabeth Jaggi Guster Jkolel

Pelon, Ruth Antu, and Town Gossip Unite

A fragmentary column blurs names and scenes as locals like Ruth Antu, Ruth McFarland, and Mary Ann at UT summer school mingle with mock observations on fashion and age. Wedding guests from San Antonio appear. remarks drift from cocktails to style, with playful, anonymous town chatter.

Loan Company Head Trial Set

Tom G. teagh a loan company executive charged with theft of Unrec tires from a Kelly secret soldier, Tuesday was set for 9 a.m. June 24 in County Court at Law No. 2. Heath the complaint states he stole three tires belonging to CG. W. Robertson, 499 t school squadron, Kelly meld. The defendant's surety bond of 200 was signed on June 12 by Sam Rodinsky of 606 Broadway. Witness listed is O. Dennis.

Tom G. Teagh County Court-at-Layw i No. 2 Heath

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