Mayfair May Soon Unite Another Knot in Society
New York March 23 Maury Paul reports a high society marriage in dissolution, with Babs Simpson de Menocal tied to Boston and Paris lineages. The Simpson household has faced separations as social rivalries temper matrimonial moves, while a parallel Africa-bound plan shifts the focus away from domestic ties.
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Mayfair
Maury Paul
New York
Ines
Babs’ Simpson
Beatrice de Monceal
Africa
Steve
Galagli
Simpson
Habs
Daniel de Menecal
Boston
New Orleans
Newport
Richard de Menocal
Angelica Wellsdon
Saul” Welldons
de Menocals
Babs
401 City
Deatric
Rites Set for Railroad Man Jon Dannel Ford 70
Funeral services are planned for Jon Dannel Ford a longtime railroad worker aged 70 of 420 Wiren Street who died Saturday. Ford served 47 years with the Missouri Pacific and was foreman of the building and bridge department. Survived by widow Mrs May R K Tilford? and daughter Fletcher of San Antonio, sisters Mrs Charge Wooly and Mrs Dargo, brother M L Tilford, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Funerar Res
Jon Dannelford
Wiiren Street
Locat Hoxotal
Agnes
Henneky
Ty Gan
Missouri Paulfic
Walroad
Railroard
Yonys
Vivors Arm Hiy
May
RK. Tilford
Ant Ow Daightter
Tillie. Fletcher
San Antonio
Charge Wooly
T. Dargo
Ashaville
N. C
M. L. Tilford
San Antanio
Grandetuichak
Aren
Mary Gill McGowen Wed a Florida Airfield Rites
Mary Gill McGowen wed Glen Wenster Martin a U.S. Army lieutenant in a Florida airfield ceremony. Miss McGowen, daughter of Mrs. Joseph Gagene McGowen, wore a two piece dress and veil with colored buttons. Chaplain H. Gebhart officiated as the couple’s parents joined them at the ceremony in a chapel decorated with Easter symbolism and white tapers. The bride’s parents traveled with the couple to Florida for the ceremony.
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Glen Webster Martin
Post
Mendricksfield
Fla
Martin
Mary Gill McGowen
Joseph E. McGowen
Florida
Tendrickst Field
Sehring
Pla
Lee
Mary GM
McGowen
Joseph Gagene McGowen
Glen Wenster Martin
Meutenant
U.S. Army
Lla
Liettenant Mardin
Sidney Gelwold Martin
Cieggo
H. A. Gebhart
Robert ‘ Cooley
Hendricks
Hence
Ser Firther
Euerist
Dorothteal
Hugo
Albert N. Moses Ur
U. Ss. Army Ate Corps
Lake Charles
Arthur Haug
A. H. Bulcher
AH. Bulcher
Moses
Brooksfield
Aita
Lawson Field
Fort Benning
Engaged: Frances Gilpin and Usher Michel Robinson
Miss Frances Gilpin of Philadelphia announces engagement to Usher Michel Robinson, son of Col. and Mrs. Joseph Robinson of Fort Sant Houston. Robinson attends West Point. the couple’s engagement was revealed in Philadelphia. Also notes social events, weddings, and local club activities in San Antonio area.
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San
Fiesta Group Sets Dance For Soldiers
The Bate of Flowers association will entertain Tuesday evening at Bonner studios Belknap place for its third dance in support of army troops. Mrs. W. E. Nisbit chairs the event with aides Mrs. Joe Murphy and Mrs. Gilbert Thorne. Tip tea orchestra will perform with special hostesses including Mesdames Joe Sheldon 9 A Todd Cecil Logan Jesse Jones Russell Wine Walter Grothaus H BR Helland Clad Cathland Carl Pool M B Kiling Manning Venable Pat Nixon and Mrs TH Sharp.
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Bate of Flowers Association
Bonner Studios
Belknap Place
Armyter
W. E. Nisbit
Joe Murphy
Gilbert Thorne
Tiptea
Joe Sheldon
9. A. Todd
Cecil Logan
Jesse Jones
Russell Wine
Walter Grothaus
H. BR. F. Helland
Clad Cathland
Carl Pool
M. B. Kiling
Manning Venable
Pat Nixon
TH. Sharp
Orchestra Draws Cheers at Stills Symphony Concert
A Sunday matinee by the St Tals Symphony Orchestra drew strong applause and enthusiastic attendance. The program featured noted soloists and cadets in a ceremonial segment, while absence among guests included several local figures and families. A wedding announcement for Elizabeth M Bushigh was also noted, along with a Saturday ceremony for Dana Bend Billings at Randalth chapel.
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Alidlehees
St Tals
Tila Powell
Tom Pow
Milas Louiie
Kerry
William McIntosh
Salty Frampton
Wadler Dunham
Garden Tour Marks S. A. Week End
San Antonio hosts a spring garden pilgrimage by Christ Episcopal Church marking the weekend with visits to Gordon interiors and home gardens. Notables including Mrs. Albert Steves and Mrs. George Parkers welcome crowds, as varied plantings, classics, and heirloom wares delight visitors.
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San Antonio
Christ Episcopal Church
Albert
Steves
Glenn Alvey
James J. Jordan
Stara
George Parkers
Jimmie Nixon
Ike Kuipmann
Jack Locke
Max Jobson
Charlotte Mosely
Blanco
Raymond Edwods
Scott Schreiner
Kerrville
al Todd
White Gate
Aiad
Ob Kochler
Oil Discovery Near Nueces County Texas Well Cored
Deep drilling near Petronilla and North Luby areas in Nueces County reports a well reaching 8500 feet with coring in old sands and shale. Distillate sands logged below 7500 feet show oil and salt water in traces, with lower zones showing water sand and shale trends. Continued drilling and Schlumberger survey work outline the prospect for La Prelle field developments and related company activity.
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Robert LaPyelie
Petronilla
North Luby
Nueces County
Hie
Roberts and White
Roarrt Schallert Dvad
Canutillo Colony Ditch Company
Inet Soutl
Gillett West
Petrania
Schlumberger Survey
Nedesuh
Oshawei Fay
Gui Lyme
Enmany
Cory
Myotoria
Emsity
Charles Mull
Ricland
Fiji
Andy Shale
Wilileat
Bern
Aern
Ganadie
Niles Coutiienat
Jorivdin
Waltle
Idhwedl
Borna
Wililes von Kul
Tol
Galo Ayant
Iid
Dotal
Anil
Creek
Hanes
Keel
Jinwon Eagan
WPB Sets Broad Shift in War Priorities
Washington March 23 A major change in priorities and the war production plan tightens government control over industry. Effective April 4 most blanket minority ratings on the war prediction board will be revoked or allowed to expire. Companies must apply for priority aid under PRP TM with a single three month material requirements application.
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Washington
War Prediction Board
Tole
Ex-Model Pleads Slaying Innocence in Robbery Case
Madeline Webb a 78 year old former model and dancer pleaded innocent in the robbery slaying of Mrs Susan Flora Rei h a wealthy Polish businesswoman Indicted on first degree murder charges the others pleading not guilty Showbrinn and John D Cully were held without bail for trial Showbrinn's uncle Murray Wirsehi was mentioned as connected to the case.
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New York
Madeline Webb
Ivo Car Defendinis
Susan Flora Rei H
el Showbrinn
John D. Cully
Showbrin
Murray Wirsehi
Oil Men Appeal Against Tax Depreciation Elimination
Former Oklahoma Senator Thomas P Gore and oil industry witnesses urged the House Ways and Means Committee to reject Treasury plans to end the current percentage depreciation allowance for tax purposes. They argued the cut would harm oil producers and risk the continued flow of oil, noting the policy has supported industry and public needs by allowing deductions for worn equipment and supporting cash flow.
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Washisgton
Thomas P. Gorel
Oklahoma
House
Ways and Means
Gore
Murgenttau
Gora
Senator McKellar Attacks NYA and COC Aims
Senator McKellar charged the NYA and COC are “mollycaddies of American youth” after a student testified he hoped to dodge the draft through NYA work. Taft suggested the student might have qualified for an exemption with proper NYA training. McKellar urged abolishing both programs and asked for a $25 million appropriation to create a government training school for artisans mechanics and metals for the armed services.
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Washington
Mareh
NYA
COG
Senator McKellar
McKellar Meade
Senate Education and Labor Committee
COC
Benator ‘Taft
R.chin
Navy Company To Be Formed In Hit Country Rally Warn of 120 Volunteers
Navy recruiting official J B Grasse announced a 120 man Navy company to be formed in the Hit Country, former home of Admirer Chester Nimitz. Rallies will be held in Will County within a week to enlist and train together, with enlistment lasting the duration. Events include fleet movies and entertainment at New Braunfels Kerrville Fredericksburg Boerne and San Antonio, with instructions to apply at the local recruiting office by the post office.
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Voluntery Naval Company
Enowe
Adie! Ninite
Chester BE
Nimitz
Prcific
J. B. Grasse
Grasse
New Braunsfels
Kerrville
Lifelong Bexar Resident Dies
James Glavence Gil bert 50 of 203 Schehstreal died Sunday. Funeral by Rev. Donny Westbrook will be held this afternoon. Gilbert longtime Bexar County resident. Survivors include wife Elizabeth R. Me. daughter Maude, son-in-law, and siblings in San Antonio. Interment Sunset Memorial Park planned.
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James Glavence Gilbert
Schehstreal
Donny Westbrook
Gilbert
Elizabeth R. Me
Lsweielow
Lens
Piedmont Avenue
An Gilbert
Francis Gilbert
Tdi
Aldine Funerat
M. Gilbert
W. O. Olbert
Maude
San Antonio
Charles W
Gibbet
Houston
Mitti
Peek
Lavy Servi
Wallace Gibert
Thomp
Pryor
A. McLonn
Hubert Te Helmer
Wayne
Helmer
Gharles
Zwalt
Leather Belting Reinforces Tires
A San Monica California handyman Paul Kundig sends a tire saving device to a naval defense outfit. He wraps leather belting around each of his thresh to reinforce tires, describing a winded steel-iron belting method for extra protection. The improvised technique aims to reduce punctures and extend tire life.
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Santa Moniga
Calf
Paul Kundig
Ute
Army Makes Him Too Tough to Die
Cleveland dispatch reports Private Arrorgnid Ghia, 26, on leave when his best friend was harmed. After hospital treatment he tried to cut his throat with a razor at Central Palace hospital, sustaining injuries but surviving.
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Cleveland
Ghia
Hane
Central Pallee
Ilisan
City
Jyos
Pilal
Gilidina
19 No Production Days Face Oilmen
Austin dispatch reports the railroad commission will not issue today the anticipated deep cut in Texas oil producing allowables due to storage constraints. Chairman Ernest Thompson says the April order will reduce allowables to about 100000 barrels per day, likely via 19 no production days.
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Austin
INS
Texas
Railroad Commission
Ernest
Texas College Wins Federal Grant for Facilities
In Austin on March 23 the Sam Houston State Teachers College at Huntsville received a federal grant of 60 336 dollars to improve facilities. The grant was approved following notice from the governor and the administration, with official confirmation from the President. Senator W Lee O Daniel and other officials endorsed the move.
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Austin
Fedi
Sam Houston State Teachers College of Huntsville
Arner
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SOC
Colony
W. Deering Howe
Brooks Howe
Betty
van Gerbig
Deeting Lowe
Cnw
Polly Breck
Howe
Onal
Sig
Deering
Tom Yandel Tilford
Win Auhixopit Dackle
Fort
Sam Houtton
Phoenix
Aléx
Tigley Field
James “Skeeler
Erwin
Beta Lambda
Het Sigma Sorority
Edna Schmidt
Drake
Grace Hart
Kétia Marrigon
Galena Schmidt Auxilary No. x2
United Spanksy War Veterans
Files’ Club
Beatrice Beker
Hes
T. A
G. D. Utterback
Tirst
M4rg
W. Walker
Mus
I. B. Talley Secre
Paw Spellman
Mea
Galbreath
T. G. Saunders
Shawea Movies
Nskyic Xhaw
C. Emmons
Sowlig Glans
San Anvonitsi
Reale Tanta
Gui
H.R. Cave
Ohio
Ed Rogers
Rogers Mathe
G. C. Rogers
Purliog
Earl Chumnty
Mesten City
Willian Cimiowey
Alpha Phi Iumnae
Apom
Haeold
Oss
Josephine
Tobin
Denny Parker Crake
Ant Mys
Bintriet
Ures Bluhhs
la Mented
Loulatane
Dinmee
Mexico
Victor So Creighton
Fice
Uie Weylage
Misa Elizabeith
M. Bushigh
Dana Bend Billings
U. G. Ale Corps
Teandolph Field
Sabirday
Randaleth
Dees Waktine
Walt
Sir Walter
Fannin
S. A
Byer Buat
Senator Rapstene le
Navy Company
Bexar
Elizabeth McLean
Texas College
U.S
OLD Morris
Noths
Sonny
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