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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1942

Page

5

New War Map of World Shows Strategic Points

A wartime advert explains a new World War Map revealing strategic naval bases along the Western coast, an American air base network, and a Western Hemisphere defense outline. The color map measures 20 by 27 inches, highlights key locations, and can be ordered from The San Antonio Light Home Institute in San Antonio, Texas with delivery in 10 days to two weeks.

Azores United States Mnap San Diego Tel East San Antonio Light Home Institute San Antonio Texas New York

Soldier Itate at Girl's Fickleness and Letters to Be Fairtex

A reader writes about girls who promise to wait for soldiers and then marry someone else, sharing a soldier's frustration with broken promises. The letter discusses morale, transfers, court martials, and the impact on service members and families. The writer urges honesty and notes many soldiers face similar experiences across branches.

Fairtex Raniry Willis Guperlore Walt

Tibbett to Perform at San Antonio Symphony Society

The Symphony Society of San Antonio presents Lawrence Tibbett at 8 15 p m in the Municipal Auditorium. Miss Mary Harden Duncan and Warren P B Galvert wed at St Mark's Episcopal Church in a ceremony followed by a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Oliver Sarratt.

Symphony Society of San Antonio Lawrence Tibbett Mary Harden Duncan Warren PB. Galvert St. Mark's Episcopal Church Oliver Sarratt

Provisional chaperones arrange ballet trip for orphans students

The Junior and Senior high Federal students from the Protestant Orphans home were to be transported to a Ballet Russe Monte Carlo performance Friday. Mrs James Devoe and the Altruea club board members served as chaperones for the students amid arrangements by local officials.

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Bexar Chapter Op Meeting Reports Charity Work

Tauretay Dr TM Harpole and associate patron reported on Freenil work of the general relief committee and care for a patient in a local hospital. Mrs Bessie Mey Welsh, chairman, announced a book review at the Se Énikeny hotel on April 10 with Mrs Avery Wil reviewing Pearl Hucka Dingen seed. The chapter voted to purchase two Defender Wonds as a contribution to patriotic efforts.

Bexar Tauretay TM. Harpole Bessie Mey Welsh

Ladies' Altar Society Elects New Cathedral Officers

In Bane Fernando cathedral the Ladies' Altar Society elected new officers led by President Mrs J L Quintenla, Vice President Miss Anna Neyndorff, Secretary Mrs W B Morris, Treasurer Mrs W Martinez, Telephone Chairman Miss Teresa Neundort, and Publicity Chairman Tire L Salazar. The Rev M Nino serves as rector and spiritual director.

Bane Fernando Pauesday J. L. Quintenla Anna Neyndorff W. B. Morris W. Martinez Msss Teresa Neun+ dort Tire Salazar

Almond Meal Face Pack for Skin Care Tips

A vintage beauty column explains almond meal facial masks to improve dry and oily skin. It recommends mixing almond meal with olive oil to create a whipped cream like paste, applying to the skin including neck and ears, using a warm washcloth, and finishing with massage cream. Weekly treatment aims to reduce blackheads and refresh the complexion.

Mary Duncan and Fiance Honored at Sunday Party

Mary Duncan and Warren Alyert hosted a ten and cocktail party Sunday afternoon after a 3:30 p.m. rehearsal of the Calvert-Bureau wedding. The home featured white and pink blossoms and white décor with pink tulle, pink candles. Mrs. Bo Querenu cut the cake and Miss Cherjets Packard served coffee to about 25 guests.

Douglas Querenu Ming Mary Hardon Duncan Warren Alyert Calvert-Bureau Bo. Queren Misa Cherjclts Packard

Community club meetings fill week schedule across city

A dense notice lists numerous gatherings at Grace Wuth eran church Gunter hotel Riverside Park PTA and more with dates times and locations. Groups include Business and Professional Womens club Mothers club Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae Augusta club Auxiliary No Retired Service personnel and several local civic and church groups meeting in homes schools and halls throughout the week.

Mesut Ita Grace West Ranted White Plaza Hotel Sirele Grace Latheranauired C.C. Mitchel’ Sr Florida Altcet Olleeri Club Alamo Review WBA Margret Schmarcher North San Marcos Ruth Bibte Frank Maddox Schrey Pleriedes Culture Club McKipley Flilott Taske Dorcas Ald Society Ion Lutheran Church Auxiliary of Presbytery of Western Presbytery of Western Texas, At {Amo Heights Presbyterian Church Aero Grave Woodmen Circle Woodmen Hall Eas Houston Street Briscos School Ptal

War Relief Group to Meet There in British Society

There will be a general meeting of the British War Relief society at 16 a.m. Tuesday at 2010 Main Avenue. Co hosted by Mrs Norma Handock and Mrs Sally Frampton at a dinner for officers and board of directors at the Ale Struga Club. Members voted to participate in the WG A hobby show on March 5 with Mrs Frampton chairing the reception committee. Mrs T. G. Rogers and Miss Bulle Rogers of Dallas are visiting their grandmother, Mrs RM.

War Relief British War Relief Society Main Avenue Norma Handock Sally Frampton Alestruga Club Mra. Frampton T. G. Rogers Miss Bulle | Rogers of Dallan Mra RM

Country Club Luncheon for Bride-to-Be in San Antonio

Kerrville visitor Scott Schreiner hosted a luncheon at the Sam Antonio Country Club honoring Miss Mary Hared Dunray. Pastel flowers adorned tables and guests included Calvert-Duncan wedding party and Daughters of the Republic of Texas members. A Memorial Service for Alamo heroes was set for Alamo Hall Friday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Samuel Ferry delivering the address. The program featured a sonnet by Lynn Blatt read by Dr. B. I. Noxon and music directed by Warren Hall. The San Antonio Musical Club directors will meet Tuesday at Mrs. S. G. Tayloe’s home. Hostesses are Mesdames Tayloe and Williams. The Women’s Relief Corps will meet at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday for a stock-day session followed by a social event chaired by Myrtle Behuette.

Ars. Scott Schreiner Kerrville Sam Antonia Countrys Club Mary Hareden Dunray Calvert-Duncan Alamo Daughters of the Republic of Texas Wil Alamo Hall B. I. Noxon Texan State Historical Associaation Meaanes J. M. Kincald Guy Webster Ralph Gibbs Ie San Antonio Musical Club G. Tayloe West Craig Place J. Q) Tayloe T. A. Wiliams Scoffre Waman's Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic Stork Will &Lve Mes Myrtle Behuette Dlan Antonio Pen Warnen St. Anthony Ed John Hagg Joram Misa Pang Gugenhaim Mordamnes Hagy San Antonio Texas

Hartwell May Drill Rio Bravo Field Despite Doubt

In a tense office scene, Hartwell resists pressure as Drew Thorpe urges drilling the Rio Bravo field. Thorpe argues the area could yield big oil despite Alter’s strong opposition, while Hartwell contemplates consequences of backing or denying the risky exploration. The debate ends with Thorpe quitting after a clash over company strategy.

Tim Hartwell Alter Rio Hrava Thorpe Aryl Sty Hart Drew Hore- Wall Dutt Draws Frang Alter Bell Allie Rio Brava Veragua Thorne Altor Hartswell Umu Tee Mde Ria Brave Ria Becausa Aller Madwell Cutter New York 11 Venezueda Bob Cutter Copyrlekl Hr Kom Gill Kink Pwitorer Sen, Inc

Weekend gaiety at Fort Sam Houston horse show

March wind brought crowds to the Fort Sam Houston horse show with Mrs C L Mitchell first in the ladies equitation class and Mish Madge Barclay winning the children's jumping. Hokie Phillips and Tula Dance won in pair jumping. Mrs Bure of Austin excelled in the open jump. Dancing and theater choirs teased the crowd as Ballet Russes and the Antonio Symphony planned upcoming performances. Wedding announcements fill the week with several high society unions including Miss Duncan and Warren Colyer at St Mark's Church and other ceremonies at Hendricksfeld, Florida and Christ Episcopal Church.

Fort Sam Houston C. L. Mitchell Mish Madge Barclay Hokie Phillips Tula Dance Hokie See

Betty Clark transforms from critic to cheerful helper in wartime life

Betty Clark, once renowned for sharp barbed remarks and a critical tongue, undergoes a remarkable change. Over the past year she reformed her manner, becoming pleasant, cooperative, and popular with colleagues, while dedicating herself to war-work and helping others.

Mel Corneli Betty Betty Clark Hetty DS Benussta Arim

Buntes Return From Coast trip for San Antonio concert

Mr and Mrs B A Buntes of Chicago have spent several weeks in San Antonio and arrived home Monday afternoon from the coast to attend the San Antonio Symphony concert at the auditorium. They are guests of Mrs Jennie Howard, the mother.

B.A. Anmie Chicago San Antonio Buntes Jennite Howard

Kappa Group Sets Meeting at Miss Tallise Chery’s Home

A Kappa Group meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday at 311 West Summit Place, Assitantk. Hostesses listed include Jamies Dennis, Fred Gransby, John Mathews, Jack Dotike, and Miss Mi cho WA.

Ane Kappa Kappa Gemma Olum Tallise Chery West Summit Place Assitantk Mestames Jamies Dennis Fred, Gransby John Matthews Jack Dotike Micho WA

Freeman couple to Mexico City on motor trip

Mr and Mrs Hen Freeman of Cincinnati started Sunday morning on an eight hundred mile motor trip to Mexico City. Their daughter Miss Marjorie Freeman, who had been visiting, started Sunday to return home to Ohio.

Freeman Mexico Hen Freeman Cincinnati Mexico City Marjorié Fretrann Ohio

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