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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1943

Page

14

City Civilians Defense Plan Sparks Warden Efforts

EupUnA Garrett reports a flurry of activity as Tulsa roots an expanded civilian defense program. Wardens receive helmets and stirrups while a new monthly publication, Warden Flass, aims to spread the defensive message across Boxer County and beyond.

Eupuna Garrett Tulsdey Office of Civitan Defense Wes Wong Wes Hilo Walter Wolff Eireak Warden Flass Boxer County Leuch Terry Garcas Publi

OPA Urges Public to Buy Prunes and Raisins

OPA calls for shoppers to buy prunes and raisins as reduced point values drop from 20 to 12 per pound. Stores urged to feature specials and displays to move perishable fruit before warm weather increases demand. Meanwhile Beta Lambda at Beta Bi Phi hosts a St Pat Day game party at M. CLA with prizes and officers listed. Shakespeare club meets at 7 pm Thursday to study Herman Heyes The Shop of Good Hope at Lida Baskin's home.

OPA Washington Ueeney Beta Lambda Beta Bi Phi Abs Shirley Wantgloeben Grace Barlnd Margiudrite Puck Kerry Odell Saynee Jones Procabris San Antonio Ek the Shakespeare Club Milks Lida Baskin Billimore Avenue Marnie McLean Herman Heyes Shop of Good Hope

Warren-Ardis Nuptials In Episcopal Church Ceremony

Miss Warren, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Warren, wed Lieut James Harvey Ardis Jr of the Air Corps in a Wednesday ceremony at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Officiant Samuel Orr Capers, organist Oscar Fox, attendant Francine Mann, best man Kenneth Laurenz, ushers Charles Warren Jr and Allen Dentel. Reception at the bride’s home. After a Mexican honeymoon, they will reside in Laredo.

Cheist Episcopal Church Aisa Alarie Jeanette Warrel Cnarles P. Warren James Harvey Ardis Jr Air Corps James H. Ardis Birmingham Ata Samuel Orr Capers Oscar Fox Frantine Mann Dallas Lient Kenneth Laurenz Hondo Charles Warren Jr Allen Dentel N. B. Rikard Kenneth la Frene Margaret Elizabeth Matthews 3Fexteo Turner Held sTuaty Laredo

Victory Garden Work Sees Women Handle Insecticides

A Bonham scene notes women from a San Antonio group managing insecticide work for victory gardens. They use large machines at Ford Salesner’s East Commerce street plant to package poison mixes while stressing safety for pets and humans.

Loe Joo Ford Salers Alore Commerce Street Bone!mperste E. F. Brown Chenilet Staffel’s Wollen Carolilla San Miguel Bertin Ternandes

Yanks Take Rations To British Hostess

Article discusses American soldiers dining with British families during World War II, noting ration sharing, cultural exchanges, and social ties. It cites Mrs. Roosevelt on rationing, describes initial British hospitality, and mentions marriages between American servicemen and European women as a common wartime outcome.

England Forlis Dhaner Semmun

iGarden Trek Advice During a Spring Path Walk

A fragmented note describes planning a trek along lower-strewn paths of the Seventh Garden. It mentions late spring, possible missing blooms, and cautious optimism about camotitas and fragrant plants.

Good Manners and Gift Etiquette Guidance Column

Readers write about returning gifts from ex lovers and the propriety of honoring memorial services with flowers. Advice covers situations including engagement status, self respect, and lines of etiquette for wedding invitations and military titles.

Endogeneus Announced Endogeneus Announced Engagement

Endogeneus Announced endogeneusAnnounced Hetty Louise Angats will marry Hoyd Ryan Willett, wedding set April 9 in San Marcos. Hetty, educated at Randolph Macon Woman’s College and UT, is active in Kappa Alpha Theta. Native Texas social notes span gatherings at San Marcos and Wimberley households with local clubs and sororities.

Kappa Alpha ‘Theta Notorly J Onsr Wilcoh University of Texas, Woes

Pimple remedy hype and salvage drive mingle in odd notice

A garbled plea blends a supposed acne cure sales pitch with a wartime salvage appeal. The text touts a liquid called Hiverew to clear pimples overnight while urging donations of copper knives and metal scrap for the Pacific war effort. It mentions San Antonio and Austin, with locals asked to ship to 625 Columbia Street, San Francisco, and references a Texans Salvage committee and national quotas.

San Antonio Faces Rising Infant Disease Toll

San Antonio health officials warn of alarming infant deaths from diphtheria and bacillary dysentery. In the first 10 weeks of 1943, 31 children under two died of dysentery, with 18 diphtheria cases and three deaths. Officials urge immunization at six months for diphtheria and two months for whooping cough, stressing cleanliness and clinic options.

Ban Antonlo Marek Ba W. A. King Elf? Mealth Department Sard King Katherine King Baker San Antalo Robert B. Green Hospital

Pattern 9261 by Marian Maytit for home sewing

Full time home sewers need both views 9261 A and B by Marian Maytit. View A features scalloped edges for a dainty apron while View B uses sturdy cotton for heavier tasks. Sizes, yardage, and edging requirements listed. order form asks for size name address style number.

Marian Maytit Rabert San Antonio Texas

Delay May Be Casily Stamp Hoarders Told

The San Antonio office cautions that delay may force stamp hoarders to spend 48 12ton points on Maceb items amid a rush as scarce goods sell slowly. Growers fear a late rush while some stamps are already being turned in across the state, signaling hoarding.

Anne Ilth Hogy San Antonio Ee Tne Bimendorf Pta Schiool Faineheon

San Antonio Garden Pilgrimage Slated This Weekend

Despite early freezes, the seventh annual San Antonio garden pilgrimage proceeds this weekend visiting the homes of A. Luther Brown at 634 Ivy Jane and G. A. Halff on Patterson Avenue. Gardens open noon to sundown with guides directing pilgrims. Bus access available. publicity chair Mrs. Hall notes blossoms include azaleas and camellias in bloom along with other flowers and shrubs. The event promotes tours and garden viewing for local residents and visitors.

Jock Prest San Antonio J. C. Hall A. Luthher Brown Ivy Jane G. A C. Halff Patterson Avenue Sar Antonio

Draft For WAAC Seen As Drive Lags In Recruiting

San Antonio club women report WAAC recruiting slows as Cortheaming urged faster response. Mes. Koller, chair of the women’s committee, notes only 112 WAAC recruits in Bexar County, well short of the March quota of 249. Local women pledge support of 160 organizations to boost enrolments before month end.

WAAC Gius Kons Hern

Teacher to Join WAVES Amid Military Service Plans

Miag Ona Marschall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Marethall, 307 Blanca, has left to join the WAVES. Formerly on the teaching staff at Washington Irving Turner School, she was honored by her faculty for this decision and will train for naval service.

Miag Ona Marschall Alfred Marethall Blanca Tn Enelgth WAVES Mig Marschall Washington Irving Tuner School

Headaches Neuralgia Relief With Quick Acting BC Formula

An OCR fragment notes that headaches and neuralgic pain yield to fast acting ingredients in the BC formula and that BC is also effective for relief. Contains phrases about quick relief and neuralgia but lacks coherent context or dates.

Wednesday and Thursday PTA Meetings Across City

Schedule of PTA events includes Washington Irving and Jose P.TA meetings in various schools, Victory Health Club at Travis Park Methodist Church, Merry Maid-Mad Caps Benevu- Nene society gathering at Elhy Tooma in Milam building, City Federation of Women’s clubs at 10 30 a m in Gunter, P O cooperative board noon at Bright Avenue classroom, Meri Wate BTA 3 30 p m at school.

Wetnesday Everag — Wowudt Hille P T.A Auditoriun Washington Irvin Pta Audltarring Victory Health Club Travis Park Church Barement Jose P.ta Absehood Merry Maid-Mad Caps Benevu- Nene Elhy Tooma Milam City Federation of Woren Gunter P.O. Co-operehive Board Bright Bhaw Lesroom Meri Wate

All States To Entertain 200 Soldiers Dance

Mrs John Hagg will sponsor the All States Societies dance for 206 soldiers of the 5th Division Thursday at 8 p.m. at Pioneer Hall. Mrs Thrall chairs the All States Societies under the National Defense Recreation and Service Committee. Hostesses include Mesdames Retwald, Gurenheim, Hult, Campbell, Preston, Cresgar, and Glasaford. The 5th Division band will play for the formal dance.

John Hagg At & P Pioneer Bells Ohn ‘Thrall National Defense Recreation and Service Committes Cres Gar Cora Glasaford Fle Formel Donce

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