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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1944

Page

7

Mrs Cape Hostess at Strait Luncheon in Bright Suw 1

Mrs Cape hosted a Tuesday luncheon at the Bright Suw 1, complimenting Mrs M A Bateman who is visiting and Mrs George L Simoux of Burlington Ala spending a month with her sister Mrs J Wi Ot Additional guests included Messalics Cl Clements McMullen Howard Denison Russell Oppenheim W W Martingale L V German and Miss Rebecca Taylor with Miss Edith Eppright visiting and Miss Lorraine de Arment in Los Angeles California

John Cape Bright M. A. Bateman George L. Simoux Buriingham Ala Messalics Cl. Clements McMullen Howard Denison Russell Oppenheim W. W. Martingale L. Vv. Germain Rebecca Taylor Edith Eppright Lorraine de Arment Los Angeles Calif

Miss Smith S A Guest at Aurora Hotel in La Jolla

Miss Smith S A guest of Mrs. Lyda Starr spends a month with her aunt at the Aurora hotel in La Jolla. Mrs Starr hosts luncheon Wednesday at the Sright Shawl and remarks were shared by several Mesdames including M L Vincent Jr Tom Walker Dave Young Robert Hayes John Dittmar and Martin Ditmar. Three new members were elected to Spurs Tynity university social club this week Misses Fepey Gip sicko Betty Toy Games and Hath evine Underwand.

Jaraiee Sini la Jolla Lyda Starr Aurora Starr Sright M. L. Vincent Jr Tom Walker Dave Young Robert Hayes John Dittmar Martin Ditmar Spurs Tynity University Fepey Gipsicko Betty Toy Games Hathevine Underwand

Wahls Guests Alt Fort Sam and San Antonio Guild Meet

Major Wahl a plastic surgeon and Mrs Gari Wanl of New Orleans are house guests of Ma and Mrs Rudolph Mutherwald while Major Wahl is on duty at Fort Sam Houston. The San Antonio Hand Weavers' guild held a business meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at a venue named the Withe muse.

Gari Wanl New Orleans Rudolph Mutherwald Major Wahl Fort. Sam Houston Maxwell Felt Ataboa San Antonio

Social Calendar Announces Tamale Supper and Honorees

Wednesday evening Mrs Pap poses at Pickering with a tamale supper at seven. In her home compliments to Miss Dean Nash, bride-to-be. Thursday lists Miss Juan Brown at the SS Anthony Hotel for a compliment to Miss Tipp Bryent, bride-to-be.

Pappose Pickering Dean Nash Bride-Fleet Juan Brown SS. Anthony Hotel Tipp Bryent

Whitneys To Dallas Marriage Announcement

Miss Alethea Politis daughter of Mrs Alexandre Palilty of San Antonio and Malcolm Grims Bruce army air corps were married February 21 at the Fost chapel Keesler field Biloxi Mississippi Bruce is stationed there. Miss Willa Grey Bruce of Cincinnati sister of the groom was the bride’s only attendant Richard Brown of Cleveland Ohio stationed at Keesler field served as Westman. The couple are guests of the Hotel Bylow. The bride’s mother attended the ceremony.

Alethea Politis Alexandre Palilty San Antonio Malcolm Grims- Jey Bruce Army Air Corps Fost Chapel Keesler Field Biloxi Miss Bruce Ts Willa Grey Bruce Cincinnati Ohio Richard Brown Cleveland Westman

Mrs Smith Arrives for Several-Week Visit from Liberal Kans

Mrs. Smith travels from Liberal Kansas where Major Smith is stationed to stay several weeks with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Jdoe Mellard. She is joined by Mrs Arthur Rump who plans a brief visit before flying to Mexico City with Colonel Bump. A luncheon hosted by Mrs CG T Abbey is planned for March 22 at the Bright Shawl.

Gordon Smith Liberal Kans Major Smith Heather Jdoe Mellard Arthur Rump Mexico City Colonel Bump Smitt T. Abbey

Club Calendar Thursday Bonham P T A and club notices

Bonham P T A meets in the school cafeteria at 1 5 p m for Red Cross and home nursing classes. Loyal Woman's Guard of Kasidah reviews at the home of Mrs Beita M Renfro 90 Halliday street. WOLA Los Angeles club at the home of Mrs Bobbie Ingel 24 Frost street. San Antonio auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans meets at 2 p m in LO OF Rall Woiert s. Missionary society of John s Lutheran church at 10 a m in parish hall. Washington Irving Junior P L A meets at 3 p m at school, Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior P A at 2 40 p m at school. Cicely No 4 of Grace Lutheran church at 10 30 a m in parish house. Woodlawn Garden Club at 1 09 m at home of Mrs MIS Erskine 2171 West Kings highway. Aluma chapter DAR at home for Mrs J J Grown 40 Malin javenne.

Bonham P.T.A. Red Cross Loyal Woman's Guard Club of Kasidah Wola Beita M. Renfro Halliday Mis Erskine West Kings’ Highway Aluma Dar J. J. Grown Malin Javenne

Fort Sam social notices and club events listed

David Mims and family reside at Fort Sam with quarters on post. Second Division Women's Club plans dinner at Officers Club and monthly meeting at Post Community House. Shakespeare and YW organizations host events with speakers on gardening, literature, and county medical society topics. Needlecraft patterns and a catalog offer crochet hats, purses, and embroidery designs with ordering details.

Benefit Tea At Fort Sam Aids Opera Fund Drive

The Fort Sam Houston Reception Center hosted a benefit tea for the San Antonio Club Opera Company supporting its coming season in the Sunken Garden theater. Mrs. Telesphor G. Gottschalk presided with aides James M. Chittlum Herman Cook Albert Eskin and W. N. Wensley assisting. Guests included Mrs. Lewis Krams Beck and Mrs. Walter Grothaus. The event featured the Reception Center orchestra with solos by Spt. Garrath Pakner and Prof. Joseph Casile, plus wall portraits by Porfirio Salinas. A San Antonio Musical Club soiree is planned for March 21 at the Aurora hotel to honor Col. and Mrs. Gottschalk and Army members.

Fort Sami Houston Telesphor G. Gottschalk Crnter Sunken Garden Lewis Krams-Beck San Antonio Music Club Civic Opera Company Walter 5. Grothaus Cernter Spt Garrath Pakner Joseph Casile

IS A WWoniee Visit Laredo and Eaton Tac Highland Park P.T.A.

IS A WWoniee and others spent several days last week visiting Mrs. Con Mins in Eaton Tac Highland Park. The P.T.A. met March 3 with Mr. B. B. Powell presiding. Members included Mesdames Clyde YV. Hickerson Camilla Neighbors B.C. Haskell and E. BE. DeWees. A costume play was given by the children. Mothers of 2A and 2B classes led the social hour. New officers for next year were elected: Mrs. B. H. Powell president Mrs. Gus Rors ler vice president Mrs. A. H. Taep perwein treasurer Mrs. B. K. Bradfield recording secretary and Mrs. G. Mcoreless corresponding secretary. A pre-school round-up is set for March 15. The Morrisl Ware PT.A. will meet March 16. An April play is planned. A motion approved contributing to Life Membership fund at the Fifth District conference on March 15.

Tac Highland Park P.T. A B. B. Powell Clyde YV. Hickerson Camilla Neighbors B.C. Haskell E. BE. DeWees B. H. Powell Gus Rorsler Morrisl Ware PT. A E. Henry

Veterans to Be Honored at Pan American Banquet in Bolivar Hall

Col Jack Beretta and Douglas Quereau on leave will be honored at a Friday 7 p.m. banquet and dance hosted by the Texas Cavaliers with reservations run by William King and Ward Orsinger. The event, honoring William Purlong for aztec eagle honor, features Miss Ameri wa portrayal by Mrs T. J. Womack and appearances by Mayor Gus Mauermanh and Consuls. Reservations limited to 140 through Mrs Preston H. Dial or Miss Livia Magnon.

Jack Beretta Douglas Quereau They Texas Cavaliers Willam King Ward Orsinger Mre T. J. Womack Council of Pan American Relations Wii Amerwa Willam Harrison Purlong Ga Villa Bolivar Hall Gus Mauermanh Carlos P. Rosi Ernesto Zorvilla Natalia Ceniceros Mr. Purlong Rovernment Preston H. Dial

Life on Small Boat Tough for LCI Crews at Eniwetok

Aboard the flagship OFP at PaR RY Island Eniwetok Marshalls February 22 1944 the LCI units 440 441 and 442 crowded in alongside the ships. The crews endured seasickness cramped quarters and limited pay but fought bravely as they land up to 6000 miles west of San Francisco to support atoll warfare. Led by Lt Gar Theater Blanchard and Lt Thomas N Forts the crews faced rough seas and minimal distinction while delivering decisive fire against Japanese gun nests during landings near Parity Island.

William L. Worden Parry Island Eniwetok Marshalls I'I U. S Navy James Central Pacific Blanchard New Rochelle N.Y San Fratersca Boston Thomas N. Forts University of South Carolina Onone Giradd E Ysort Party Island Nesta

Loyd Announces Candidacy For School Board Post

A C Loyd seeks a seat on the local public school board, joining Mrs Tom Blue and Mrs Charles M Murphy as candidates. Loyd, manager of Loyd Electric and a San Antonio resident for 30 years, emphasizes better teaching conditions and supervised facilities. Blue promotes delinquency reduction, extended hours, and efficient school operation. Filing deadline is Saturday with the schools business manager.

North Drive Loyd Electric Company San Antonio Tom Blue Denver Blvd Loyd Biya Blue Murphy Gunter Orsinger J. W. Winter Jack Locke

Bedells Plan Short Visit With Parents

Mrs. William A. Bedell Sr. and Lt Bedell are visiting the Bedell parents Mr. and Mrs. William A. Bedell this week. Lt Bedell has been stationed in Florida with the air transport command for the past two years.

William A. Bedell Sr Lieutenant Bedell William A. Bedell Leutenant Bedell Florida Air Trans-Port Command

Dallas Station For Parmelees Lieut and Mrs Edwin Parmelee

Lieutenant Parmelee has been stationed at Blinson field and will be assigned a new post in Dallas. The Harlandale Band Parents association met with Mrs. W. E Ahrens presiding and plans a minstrel and band cheers in the high school auditorium Thursday and Friday nights.Thursday features Burbank High school and Harlandale Junior bands. Friday features Brackenridge and Harlandale Senior bands. A band hall meeting is set for 8 p.m. Monday. Robert B. Green PTA meets Friday with Mrs. D. L. Lynch as president. George H. Craze of the Bexar County Tuberculosis Association will present a health program and motion pictures. Mrs Nora Jacobson’s children will be on the program.

Edwin EB Parmelee New Station Dallas Blinson Field Harlandale Associal Inn W. E Ahrens Burbank High School Brackenridge Harlandsle Band Parents' Association Robert B. Green

Miss Nash Plans March 18 Wedding in Boston

Miss Jean Nash chooses March 18 for her marriage to Ensign Gordon Waldan Middleton. The ceremony will be at First Baptist Church in Boston, Mass, with Mrs Harrigan Osborn Nash and Mrs L D Min Seton attending. Ensign Middleton’s mother accompanies the party as Lieut Robert Beasley, stationed at Fort Monmouth, serves as best man.

Jean Nash Gordon Waldan Middleton First Baptist Church Boston Mass Miss Nash Harrigan Osborn Nash Ensign Middleton L. D. Min~ Seton Robert Beasley For Monmouth

Prisoners In Armed Forces Not Required To Renew Licenses

A Philadelphia Inquirer item notes that prisoners in the armed forces including WACs WAVES and other women’s services do not have to renew modern vehicle operator licenses. The licenses are valid for the duration of the service term.

Philadelphia INS WACS WAVES Womens Services Pennsylvania

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Jan van Bommel New York Mary K. Coulter Robert G. Coulter George I Fillmore Coulters Mrs. Cape Miss Smith S.A. Guest Wahls Alt Fort Sam RED Cross War Fund Simpson Co Milam A. A. Wi Oman Alabama William Wirrsbach Jr Wirsbach Camp Sinert Gadsden Arch Preserver Shoe Liama Carefree Ucatantés South Marcha Whitneys Mrs A. C. Wiihiney Jett Mrs. Smith David Mims Fort Sam Fort Sean Houston Mad Birmingham Officers Club Post Community House C. J. Isirschfelder Richard Sears Mia Ladensohn W. G. Hopkins W.W. McDonald Thornton Wilder Shakespeare Club Lida Baskin Balimore Avenir EC. Quereaus Yemmesser Sigma Peggy Pratt Bob Marie Strange Graensviahon Bexar County Medical Society San Antonio Light, Needlecraft Department Texas Ldtag Oran Kilpatrick Council of Protestant Church Women Municipal Auditorium IS. A. Wwoniee Visit Laredo Chesny Rande T. R. McDonald Roger VanWie Mrs. Con Mins Eaton San Anonio Fight Pattern Department Marian Marilyn Spring Lci's Peter Cranston A C. Loyd A. C. Loyd Bedells Parmelees Charles M. McReny Dun Lydia Pickham Pinkham Weil Wordie Lydia E. Pirkham Kleetex Sommers Drug Storer the Tower Cafe Bradway Acre BA Pune Amorivad Gocile
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