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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1943

Page

4

Parties Fill Graduates Date Books At Themas Jefferson High

After school hours parties fill calendars as graduates near May 18 and May 15 celebrations. Garnet Gillis and Helen Roddy are honored with luncheons, dances, and dinners hosted by families including Mrs. B. Dunbar, Mrs. Horace Shepard, Mrs. Kingsbury, and Mrs. Williams. Church groups schedule monthly meetings at Hackberry Methodist and Westminister Presbyterian, with new officers to be installed. Elizabeth Tynan School, San Antonio, raised about $12.50 per child in war bonds and stamps during the Jeep drive.

Garnet Gillis Helen Roddy Themas Jefferson High School Raddy Enaraho St Anthony Hoddy Gis Cokegarty Alvenby G. Roidy C. E. Gillis Roddy Ileaseth Tynan PT. A Macel Moray Elizabeth Tynan School San Antinio

Miss Prentiss Engagement Announce in Local Column

The engagement of Fatricia Moore to Mal Morgan Allen Gildin is announced by Miss Prentiss and her parents Col and Mrs Calvin Gildin. May wedding planned. Fatricia, a Thomas Jefferson High graduate, was in the Yemessee Blame sorority and attended Bulling College in Virginia and Pasadena Playhouse in California. Mal Morgan Allen Gildin attended A&M College and the University of Nevada and served in the Aviation wings at Kelly Field in June 1940. He recently returned from Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. Continued local club activities include Red Cross work, defense booth goals, and plans for a national convention in Chicago.

PH Prentiss Fatricia Moore Mal Morgan Alen Qittin Calvin Gildin Miss Prentiss Thomas Jefferson High Schoner Yemmessee Blame Bulling College Hristo Pasadena Playhouse Pasadens Calif Bie Hin Girl's Coalition Etun Major Giffins Preduste Af Thames Jefferson High School University of Nevada Alaska Aleutisndelands

Winter Visitor Hails From Milwaukee and Local Socials

Mrs. Thomes A Clancy who has spent six months with her son and daughter, is leaving for Milwaukee to spend the winter. Informal courtesies were given in her honor, with Blue Bird circles and gatherings at several homes. Officers of Koaltah Review met for an all day session at Pearl Alberthal’s home, with a patriotic meeting planned for July 22 at I. C. O. PF hull. The next council hostesses will be Mrs Anna Elle Banfield and Mrs Grace Brown at the home of Mrs Banfield in May.

Thomes A. Clancy Brr Ells Garber Milwaukee Clancy Birs Pearl Alberthal Koaltah Edns Courmes Claudia Janes Blea Golfrey Marie Busby Vireglnin Tooths Heylon Patriotis Hull Come McGlastin Public Service Company Anna Elle Banfield Grace Brown Anna Beeat Anoa Jarvis Mortha Anna Jarvis Palindelphia Florida

Shower to Fete Bride Missex Miller and Eva Smith

A wedding shower for Frances Miller and Eva Sean Smith will be hosted from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday honoring Dorothy Mater Hofer and the June bride elect.

Missex Frances Miller Eva Sean Smith Dorothy Mater Hofer June Bride-elect

iAir Battles Rage Along Russian Front

Moscow reports major battles along the Kuban and Dnieper fronts with renewed activity as Soviet forces engage German units. Planes and guns destroy dozens of enemy positions while infantry probes and raiding parties disrupt rail hubs and communications. Mosquito groups land via boats to attack German and Romanian garrisons, with snipers and cross-front pressure shaping the action.

Moscow Tong Teuselan Doneks River Srhn Taquin Eest Kinixoy Ununlzne Kuban Ked Novorossisk Pravda Levingrad Vaikior

War Loan Campaign To Top 16 Billion

Washington May 1 AP The war loan drive, largest ever, is expected to surpass 19 billion as sponsors push hard to close strong. Undersecretary Daniel W Brit reports about 16.5 billion raised overnight while aggressive buying continues. Campaign aims to maximize final totals before closing tonight.

Washington Daniel W. Brit The Treasury

City News Datein for Hermitas Gone and May Dance Events

A fragmented city notices list social events and dances in Hermitas with dates in May. Frances Ellsworth and the Mifleat Silas orchestra are highlighted along with Old Fashioned Yance Fengall Bat and performances by Murrriles Ellsworth-Ady. Events include dances at Hall, Night, and Eagle Hall with orchestras and musicians such as Helen Steinkamp.

City News Hermitas Gone Frances Ellsworth Mifleat Silas Murriles Ellsworth New San Antonians Mocdoria Hall Eagle Hall Helen Steinkamp Tady

Rescue Service Saves U S Planes

Delayed report from New Delhi states a rescue service restored an American plane after a forced down at a radio station. Mej Gen Clayton L. Bissell described operations against China Buna and India, noting rapid parts delivery and repair under enemy pressure to bring the plane back.

New Delhi Dnow Apri Mej Clayton L. Bissell United Faces China Buna India Jans

RAF Harasses Japs in Burma Action Report

New Delhi India May 1 British communique says RAF bombers and fighters continued to harass Japanese positions around the Mayu peninsula area of Burma yesterday. Patrol action occurred on the Arakan front but the general situation remained unchanged.

New Delhi India RAE Sud al J Mayu Peninental Burna Aclion Arakin British Boriere 4Pp Gala Mylagyan Irrawaddy Aguthwesy Matdelay Comenubisque

Furloughed Soldier Ration Help and Mother's Day Note

A reader asks about extra ration coupons during a seven day furlough and guidance explains supplement rations for soldiers away on leave, including coffee and meat allowances. The column recalls postal etiquette and notes on military insignia rules, plus a brief memory of Mother's Day origins tied to Anna Jarvis and the president’s sign bill.

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