Summer Socials Rise in San Antonio Society
Society gathers for informal events as hot weather keeps people indoors with cool drinks and fans. Mrs Curtis Vaughan hosts a luncheon for Miss Evelyn Peyton and Mrs Bernard Peyton in Palo Alto. Mrs Richard French Spencer plans a Wednesday tea at the San Antonio Country Club for visiting San Antonians, including Mrs Alan Lockhard Campbell of Fort Ward and others from Tucson Dallas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Vaughan
Evelyn Peyton
Daggiter
Bernard Peyton
Palo Alto
Richard French Spencer
San Antonio
Alan Lockhard Campbell
Fort Ward
GW. Johnson
Mary Nelson Johnson
Edward Yi
Tucson
Ariz
GC. A. Zilker
Misa Boleyn Zilker
Wayne Lowe
Oluetunnti
Leaner Belk
S. F. Harriste~ Ton
Dallas
Walter Creek
Typo Auxiliary Holds Friendship Day Party
Typo Auxiliary of the Typographica union hosted a Friendship Day party Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Highland Park Recreation Center to honor outgoing president Mrs. B. Rogers who received a president’s pin. Guest speakers included civic worker Mrs. Alex Adams and Mrs. George Cox of Asti, fifth district president of the Federated Women’s Crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typo
Typographica) Union
Highland Park Recreation Center
B. Rogers
Rogers
Jash
George Cox
Asti
Federated Women's Ciisis
Alex Adams
Grandmother Hosts Miss Evelyn Peyton at Home
Miss Evelyn Peyton, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Berard Peyton of Pirlo Alte Call, visits her grandmother Mrs. J. B. Julie. She plans to attend the University at ienes Suplerphins while staying in Washington. Other social notes include travelers to New York and Paris weekend plans, and visits by Mary Golgate and Miss Bain L. Allen of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydgut Peyton
Dauginer
Berard Peyton
Pirlo Alte
J. B. Julie
Peyton
Ienes
Ani mm Tah Manders
Tork Werth
Bis Wharton
Mary Golgate
Bain L. Allen
San Antonio
Dodge Hotel
Washington
Feuille Hardwick
Helen Stoney
Wand Mn
E. A. Hardwick
Barbizon Plaza
New York City
All Bran Promotes Health Says Local Advertiser
A Jackson Michigan resident endorses All-Bran as improving health after using it for digestion. The letter claims benefits from the cereal’s bulk and vitamin B content, recommending two tablespoonfuls daily with meals and noting it is sold by grocers and guaranteed by Kellogg in Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. H
Poole
Franklin Street
Jackson
Mich
Axl-Dran
Louisiana Pair Wed in Seguin Sixty-Plus Years Ago
Miss Mary Nell Slater daughter of Mr and Mrs O T Slater of Sipley En, wed George Filton Rhea of Seguin in a 9 30 am ceremony at the bride's home. Rev Eugene Slater Ozona read the single ring rite. They left for a Dallas El Paso trip and will reside in Seguin after July 1. Mrs Rhea is a former teacher from Springhill and a graduate of Louisiana State Normal at Natchitoches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Oliver ‘Thornwell
Eugene Slater
Ozona
Rhea
Dallas
EL Paso
Plaza ‘Ested
Seguin
Guily
Rien
Mr and Mrs Cummings Plan Houston Visit
Mr and Mrs Cummings will visit Houston for a few days. The couple will be accompanied by their daughter Lynn and will return home after a short stay. Their parents, Mr and Mrs Tien, may spend some time in Galveston before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs. Cummings
Houston
and & O
Lynn
Tien
Myx
Pareniss
Nike
Galveston
Escort of Honor for Gen Ovenshine leaves for retirement
Soldiers from the Windy and Twenty third infantry regiments form an honor escort along Wickman road to New Braunfels avenue for Gen A T Quensiine commander of the Third Infantry brigade as he departs Wickman road quarters at 4 p m Wednesday for retirement. Ninth and Twenty third infantry bands and staff officers of the Third military brigade join the escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickman
New Braunfels Avenue
A. T. Quensiine
Wickman Road
Salinas St Widening Petitioned by Residents
Residents along Salinas Street seek widening of a ten foot strip between Cannanariel and North Mores streets in West Salinas. The group, led by City Clerk Jimnex, filed the petition Tuesday to reduce traffic congestion.
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Salinas St
Salinas
Cannanariel
Mores
Jimnex
Fort Sill Visitors Return to Los Angeles
Visitors at Fort Sill return to Los Angeles as Miss Tilia Clim and Mrs Joby Alem, with their veteran host this week, depart after their stay as guests of Lieutenant Mrs. Digi Hrsich and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill Wi
L.A
Tilia Clim
Joby Alem
Sil
Oki
Digi Hrsich
Wright to Refuse Gas Station Permit
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright will recommend denial of a permit to erect four filling stations at Tildebrand and Shonk avenues. DeEnise residents opposed the plan, and a petition against the establishment was filed by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tildebrand and
Shonk Avenues
Governor vetoes jury system bill in Turn Green county
Mor James VA announced Representative Penase Metcalfe proposed a change to the jury system in Turn Green county. Metcalfe requested support amid transport debate. A quirky note claims Alaska uses a dog team as the sixth prevailing transportation method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor James VA
Penase Metcalfe Witteh
Green County
Metcalfe
Alaski
Swimming Party Honors Bride-To-Be In Kerrville
Miss Josephine Schreiner hosts a swimming party and supper at her Kerrville home at six oclock Wednesday in honor of Miss Josephine Nix. Nix and Farquhar are to marry later this summer. Attendees include Louella Jones Jane Lewis Catherine Colvere Amy McNutt Emily McCall Hartey Schreiner Marion Beasley Ethel Newton Iva Newton Betty McDavid Billy Brown Clara Adams Jim Farquhar Harry Affleck Lieut. Renshaw Fred Thomson Warren Calvert Joe Briscoe Tommy Haines Johnson Murray Howard Nichols Lewis Hart Gordon Predcrich A Ridder Weir Labatt Fidele Chamberlain Jack Beretta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Schreiner
Kerrville
Josephine Nix
Farquhar
Miss Nix
Louella Jones
Jane Lewis
Catherine Colveré
Amy Lillian McNutt
Emily McCall
Ato
Hartey
Nell Schreiner
Hester Marison
Mary Beasley
Ethel Newton
Iva Newton
Betty McDavid
Billy Brown
Clara Marie Adams
Jim Farquhar
Harry Affleck
Harry Renshaw
Fred Thomson
Warren Calvert
Joe Briscoe
Tommy Haines
Johnson Murray
Howard Nichols
Lewis Hart
Gordon Pred
Tuesday Social Calendar in San Antonio Hotel Events
Tuesday evening bridge and dinner party in the tapestry room at the St. Anthony hotel honoring Mrs. W A Ad aims who departs Thursday for Asheville NC. Capt and Mrs George Rigas host a house warming at 103 Catherine Court. Mrs Mildred Mayberry hosts a cocktail party with dancing at Elmos Dinner Club in honor of Miss Libbye Saslavsky. Wednesday features breakfast compliments for Miss Alice Matthiessen and social bridge events by Miss Hetty Adams and Miss Sara Elizabeth McIntosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mt Caleb
St. Anthony Hotel
W. A. Adaims
Asheville
N.C
George Rigas
Catherine Court
Mildred Mayberry
Thelmos
Libbye Saslavsky
Hetty Adams
Sara Elizabeth McIntosh
Winters Wil Stage Anniversary Party at Rosetary Ave
Dr and Mrs J W Winter host an anniversary party Tuesday evening at their Rosetary Avenue home with a guests list of close friends. An artists program of music and drama will be presented Wednesday evening at Los Angeles Heights Presbyterian Church to mark the churchs tenth anniversary. The celebration will end Friday evening with an all church picnic at Kochler Park. Mrs Richard Henry Russell and daughter Mrs Horace A Thomson have returned from Las Vegas and Santa Fe New Mexico. Mr and Mrs Etrander Goif Nindon and their children left for Boston to spend the summer. Mr and Mrs Rollin Hildebraved left for Memphis Tennessee this morning. Miss Louise Maverick Williams attends the Girl Scout camp at Bandera. Mrs Charles Becks recently returned from Rochester Minnesota. Mr and First Quest C Couch left for New Orleans for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Heights Presbyterian Church
Kochler Park
Richard Henry Russell
Horace A. Thomson
Las Vegas
Santa Fe
orsinCa
Etrander
Goif Nindon
Boston
Riast
Rollin Hildebravedeft
Memphis
Tenn
Louise Maverick Williams
Bandera
Charles Becks
Rochester
Minneo S
First Quest
C. Couch
New Orleans
Herbert Kokerook Jr
Herbert Bokermat
Alpine
Texas
Frank Paschal
Cletk
First Presbyterian Church
Garl Newton
Joe
Odd Snippets and Rumors From The Town
A collage of eccentric notes and gossip about locals and visitors. Jokes about odd words, a bachelor at the Bushnell, a stylish young couple in pink and blue bonnets, and a longer call at the country club. Washington visitor Mary Adams Mayerlekrins plans fall art study. Chambray ponders knitting. humor and chatter fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Benet
Nas
Sparmens
Bushnell
Mary Adams Mayerlekrins
Washington
Corcoran
Ward Ford Plans Houston Visit and Nearby Trips
Mr and Mrs Ward Ford and Miss Roxana Barclay travel plans stretch from Manitow to Houston and Detroit with stops to visit Lex Ford in Manitow and Gide McCann in Houston while Mrs Barclay and Mrs Ford are joined by Sam Barclay Sr of Crowley en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Ford
Miks Roxana Barclay
Wees
Manton
Lex Ford
Mr Ford
Houston
Sam Barclay Sr
Crowley
Detroit
Miss Barclay
Pord
Victoria
Gide McCann
Funeral for Dr Samel Benton Riggs Held in San Antonio
Funeral services for Dr. Samel Benton Riggs 60 a pioneer San Antonio dentist and Spanish American War veteran will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the National Cemetery Fort Sam Houston chapel. Born in Summerside Kentucky he came to San Antonio in 1914 to practice dentistry and held numerous professional and fraternal memberships. Survivors include his widow Mrs Hazel Paris Alges a daughter Mrs Alice Whatley and her husband Capt GA Whatley Maxwell Field Montgomery. Capers will officiate the services.
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Riggs
the Legion Hospital
Kerrville
Summerahade
Sim Antonio
Gaened
Kan
Tocal
The
Rosary Clu
Te American Academy of Perladentists
Trailer Homes Leave Camps Protest Sparks City Eviction Move
Health officials move to enforce a trailer ordinance forcing nine San Antonio camps to connect to sewers and obtain licenses. Traders and residents left sites by June 24 after warnings, with fines of five to one hundred dollars per day for violations. The East Josaphine municipal camp also failed to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Stanley
East
Josaphine
Ordi- Hannes
Two San Antonians Elected by Barbers
R. R. Nation of Arminito was named president of the Texas Master Barbers Association at the annual convention in Dallas. Fort Worth’s J. E. West and San Antonio’s WW. M. Taylor were elected vice presidents along with Eldon S-1th of Dallas, George Coleman of Wichita Polis, and Mrs B O Henry of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers Dallas
Jime
INS
R. R. Nation
Arminitio
Pexas Master Barbers’ Association
J. E. West
Fort Worthy
WW. M. Taylor
San Antonio
Eldon S
Dallas
George Coleman
Wichita Polis
B. O. Henry
Star Antonio
Alma Wright Hosts Breakfast For Bride To Be Lovey de Mallory
Miss Alma Wright entertained at 8 breakfast Tuesday morning at her home complimenting Miss Lovey de Mallory, a bride-to-be. The living room featured garlands, aisles, and roses while the dining room held an Oriental bowl of tin ornaments. Guests included Anita Ruth Adams Barbara Davis Dorthy Dennis and many others, with Ladies Mallory Hurst Lewin and Levis among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Wright
Lovey de Mallory
Anita Ruth Adams
Barbara Davis
Dorthy Dennis
Mary Ja Woks
Ella Mae Starcke
Jean Aubrey
Grace Adely Hargis
Catherine Smith
Catherine Biedenharn
Cot
Easton Family to Relocate From Randolph Field
Lieutenant and Mrs. Robert Easton and children of Randolph Field will depart Wednesday for Maxwell Field in Montgomery Alabama, with a stop in New Orleans. They will arrive in San Antonio to visit Mrs. Epler’s parents, Mr and Mrs Albert Maverick Jr, and Amelia. Several local families host visitors from Dallas Ontario and Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Easton
Randolph Field
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Ala
New Orleans
John Bennett
Miss Aurelia Crossette Hosts Tea for Guest Mrs. J Hamilton Savage
Miss Aurelia Crossette entertained at her East Sunnall Place home Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock with a four at tea in honor of Mrs. WJ Hamilton Savage of Washington DC, who is visiting her mother Mrs. J Hamilton Savage. The room was decorated with taxed bouquets of garden flowers and twenty four guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Crossette
Aurelia Crossetts
East Surnnall Place
Hamilton Savage
Miss Louie Cherry to Entertain Two Guests
Miss Louise Cherry recently returned from Mary Baldwin College will host two guests, Miss Betty Pierce of Union Springs Alabama and Miss Jean Meyer of Portsmouth Ohio. The notice also mentions Joseph Leon Gordbn's marriage, Mex City ceremony on June 21, and Leon's medical studies at St Mary's University and Baylor University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Cherry
Louise Cherry
Mary Baldwin, College
Betty Pierce
Union Springs
Ala
Jean Meyer
Portsmouth
Ohio
Joseph Leon
Mary
San Antonio
Mexico City
Central Catholic High School
Leon
St. Mary’s University
Baylor University
Kidnap Case Dismissed in 1930s Abduction Trial
In Binghamton New York on June 29 federal Judge Frederick Bryant dismissed the kidnapping indictment against Manning Strewl, one of eight men tied to the 1930 O Neil abduction. The ruling bars the kidnapping charge due to the three year statute of limitations as Strewl has not been a fugitive since the crime. Strewl remains serving a 15 year blackmail sentence related to the case. the government pursued fugitives for the remaining defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Strewt
Ayd
Tarpon Sweetheart to Highlight Pan American Exposition
Pigey Gartabrant, 10, named sweet-heart of the tarpon rodeo, to be active at Dallas Pan-American exposition. She started as dancer and representative of Port Isabel cattle rodeo with events at 10 a.m. and a radio program appearance later, amid expo entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Dallas
Pigey Gartabrant
Port Isabel
Mb Gtd
Expedition Grounds
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