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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
4
A pre nuptial party hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Lodavie at their West Norwood home honored Miss Josephine Spencer and fiancé Robert Tucker with a buffet supper and floral decor. Attendees included many local residents and friends from Arkansas and California.
Social calendar notes gatherings in Los Angeles in midweek with Mrs Henry Hayt and Lewie Hart hosting a garden dinner complimenting Miss Josephine Spencer fianc é Robert Tucker, plus breakfasts and parties at various homes. Bride-to-be Miss Clara Mama Adams hosts 9:45 breakfast honoring Mrs William O King and others. Loros Elizabeth departs Saturday for Milwaukee and other points. Mrs J W Tisher returns from Hot Springs and Pike Hills after time with relatives.
A conference of 10 GEC district chiefs from the Eighth Corps ended at Fort Sam Houston on Tuesday. Maj. Gen. J. J. Brees and Col. W. S. Jones, with staff, spoke to the assembled commanders about camp operations. Also present were S. Mo Ransuther and L. W. Rogers, with Ransotte departing for Ninth Corps area conferences.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a delayed election of school principals with a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday. Mentions of CL Ceehran, Riperli Monitent, and Matagorda Lavaca area references appear as stray names amid scheduling confusion.
A seven foot rattlesnake was killed Monday at Camp Rul by Dirywood Freeman and two others. The serpent, about eight weeks old, apparently attacked before being slain. Details and exact location remain unclear due to fragmented report.
Reported burglary in San Antonio with thieves allegedly opening containers and taking items. Names appear garbled, listing residents and addresses such as Mulberry Avenue. No clear suspect details or exact losses provided.
A society event drew attendees to Toske's second floor for a doll house show themed party. Guests dressed as dolls from many nations, with elaborate gowns and accessories. Notable attendees and outfits are described, including M Moore, Mrs. Olivia Nolte, and Julie Nixon with her three daughters. The Junior League doll parade and charity proceeds are noted as the event's focus.
The district attorney's office presented prior convictions in felony cases Tuesday. Wong Silventes faced a burglary charge with a prior similar conviction on November 27, 1h. The case involved a residence on May 9, 1997. The defendant faces up to 18 years in prison.
City officials heard union labor demands during a four hour closed conference at City Hall. Pragiviss Administration leaders urged WPA labor for road and public works projects while city supervisors considered rejecting federal funds. Officials said wider consideration would follow as representatives from WPA and related agencies attended.
Ye Young Polka club announces a dance Friday at 2 p.m. at the Lindberg hall reception cen sor. Mrs Edith Dard of Uye-eily recreas relays the event and notes plans for attendees.
Mrs Pitman will entertain with a cocktail party before the 19 am Barden concert. Guests include Miss Reynolds, Mr and Mrs Howard Pardun, Henry Dente, Mr and Mrs Thann Allpress Land Mar, and others. The event precedes the program at a local venue with Ms. Pitman hosting.
In MINGHAMTON New York on June 22 the government rested after two witnesses tied eight men to a kidnapping plot from 1931. Al Hammet and Alex P. Doyle testified linking defendants as companions in deeds connected to the O Connell kidnapping.
The annual picnic of the Rewr et Service Personnel association with Ladies’ auxiliary will be held Wednesday at Koehler Wirk. Officers, including A. Red ferti, president of Cayell No. 1, Mausse, will be present.
The piece paints a lively scene of town flirtations and fashion. Capt. and Mrs. Henry Dorr host a parade of visitors including Keith Summerville and Charlotte Humphreys while locals like Mrs. Karl Frates show sporty elegance. Randolph field officers observe the pool as hats and fashion provoke playful gossip.
Mrs Onderdonk and family depart for a six week stay in St Louis Missouri with plans to visit México City and attend the San Antonio Federation of Music Clubs surprise party at the Plaza hotel Friday evening. Numerous guests listed include Judge and Mrs Raymond Gerhardt Judge and Mrs J Matthews May and Mrs M Farnsworth Mr and Mrs O G Kilpatrick Dr Sam Elis Miss Patsy Feldman Dr L B Jackson Miss Helda Jackson Charles Stone and many more distinguished attendees.
Mrs. Walley Gadark hosted a luncheon on Rainbow terrace of the St. Anthony hotel honoring Spencey a bride-to-be. Guests included Mesdaines A. B. Spet cht, Pennik Gitlespie, Rerbert Edwin Tucker of Gen Diego, Gallt, and Mrs. Joe Kunkel with Misses Dorothy Gil Mery Adams Mongertex Roxana Barclay Ann Harley Anne George of Kellty Somerville. Klondier Gold output peak in 1000 reached 1,077,553 mic obrides valued at $22,275,000.
Mrs Sisley hosts a birthday gathering for her mother with relatives and guests from Deland Florida and Port Green. The event featured Mrs S McGianalun and family members while Miss Nin Man Sisley served refreshments before plans to leave for Abhena to visit relatives.
At To’etock Tuesday morning, Geiesting Whisenant and Vachel Lackey wed in an intimate ceremony at the bride’s home. The bridal party included immediate family with Dr W A McLeod presiding. Guests: Mrs Edward Byrd from Tucson, Mrs GA Zilker, Sam A Lackey, and Cabell Lackey, among others.
Denman Miss Celestian Whiseoant heiress of the Linde family wed Lackey, both noted Texas social figures. The ceremony attracted wide interest as the couple plan a European trip and future moves including residence in San Antonio. They expect to travel via New York and Santa Fe with friends Afrstier and Jef present.
Fort Worth man Irva PHOENTA Miller was killed and Mrs. Miller seriously injured when their automobile plunged over an embankment west of Wickenburg. Investigators said Miller may have fallen asleep at the wheel as the car rolled and toppled.
Lieut and Mrs Breit visit their Los Angeles relatives while stationed at Fort Benning Georgia. They were guests of General and Mrs Beaumont and will be remembered as Miss Nancy Burk upon marriage. The couple has completed artillery school and received orders to their new post at Fort Crook Nebraska.
Misses Louise Staryail and Chris Latimer will entertain with a bridge party at 119 West King's Highway Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in honor of Lovey Jo Mallory. San Antonians plan to motor to Dallas next week for the exposition.
Mrs Harold Florian Clark entertained with a luncheon at Maxwell Field Alabama for Treviteni NL ton and guests. The event used a yellow and white theme with spring blossom accents, and 34 covers were set. Mrs Clark, visiting from New York, stayed with her mother Mrs William Price and planned to join Mr Clark in South America later in the summer.
Report from the Denver Nations Convention of the Junior Chamber of Commerce lists Jease Pletcher of this city as a national director. Tomes Stewark of Southern Methods University Dallas was elected vice president and Dessie Campbell Wichita Falls was named another director from the seventh region comprising Texas. The second largest delegation to the Denver meet, Oakland Coelit, was noted as the next convention city.
A damaged OCR fragment reports Moscow radio weather with mixed temperatures. It mentions freezing paint and a 92 degrees morning, unclear date, and reduced visibility. The garbled text references the Soviet North Pole GAMP and June 22 without clear context.
Hollywood news reports a divorce filing by actress Mary Philips Aske against actor Humphrey Bogart. The complaint accuses the spouse of monotony and a drifting relation after years of marriage, with the action filed in Los Angeles.
Buckingham Palace issued 10000 invitations for an empire party to rally the realm after the abdication of King Edward VIII. The social event at London aims to unite the empire, with no guests from the United States.
Mrs. Fehr returned Monday morning by plane from Wichita Kansas and Newton Kansas where she visited her parents Mr and Mrs W B Walden and Mr and Mrs Stephen Nene. Miss Dorothy Dennis and Barbara Davis hosted a tea at Tick Tock to honor Miss Lovey Jo Mallory a bride elect and Miss Mary Puckett bound for Hawaii. The table centerpiece featured a miniature bride and a ship at Miss Puckett s place.
Editors of the Tacoma Daily Ledger marked the end of 14 years of steady publication by scrawling 90 on an edition signaling the end of the pacific coast morning paper in Tacoma. The paper quit without ceremony as editors closed a long running daily chapter.
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