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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1942

Page

10

Wedding Reminder for Russell Folbre at St Mark’s Church

May Eleanor Russell and James DuBose Folbre plan to wed Wednesday at 8 30 p.m. at St Mark’s Episcopal church. Nancy Russell serves as maid of honor with Mrs Martin Dittrinc as matron of honor. Bridesmaids include Olivia Gouger and Roxana Holland. flower girl Mollie Steves. Social events feature a Louis Browne review May 12 in the W C A pavilion.

Eleanor Russell James DuBose Folbre St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Nancy Russell Martin Dittrinc Ronar Olivia Gouger Robstown Roxana Holland Mollie Steves David Steves

Mrs Carrington Visits Family and Local Social Events

Mrs Eugene Garsington arrives from Sheppard Field Wichita Falls for a 9 week stay with her parents Mr and Mrs A B Alvey. Tea for 75 hosted by Misra Rosalle and Antoinette Ferris at Weal Gramercy celebrates Miss Linsy Elizabeths Omer engagement to Limb Henry Grant Victor of Lake Charles La with several hostesses and helpers present. The Laura Steele PTA annual May breakfast at the St Anthonys hotel features a patriotic theme and remarks by Rev William R Lenin.

Eugene Garsington Virgiliy Alvey Sheppard Field Wichita Falls A. B. Alvey Misra Rosalle Antoinette Ferris Weal Gramercy Place Linsy Elizabeths Omer Henry Grant Victor Lake Charles Mary Hubberd TM. HO Morris TM. Ulmer Chrigthie Winer Her Amiata

Wanted Deafened Men and Women

Deafened individuals are sought for a recruiting notice dated May 4, 1043. The item mentions temporary deafness and ringing as conditions and includes various garbled phrases, names, and locations that appear as part of a historical recruitment or public notice.

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Brief Case Lois Beaubery Celebrates Summer Pools

Lois Beaubery applauds as summer pools open with favorites swimming and diving. Time magazine features MAT GEN LUWIS HARRITON and his wife settling in San Antonio. ANN GEORGE enjoys Red Cross Motor corps duties and lake plane lessons. The Buckland family plans to christen their daughter on April 86, with Barbara Mate Thtessen and relatives in Woodhaven, Long Island.

Lois Beaubery Subsié'a Praficiene Time Magazine Tran Luwis Harriton San Antonio Ee & Ann George Red Cross Motor Corps Melinda Mattinessen Soerwood E. Buckland Bucklami Barbara Mate Thtessen Ghegliere Die Babe Arnest Btlan Woodhaven Hang Istaind N.Y

Visits and social events surround New York guest

Mixy Blanche Kerschiner of New York visits her brother Col and Mrs Kerschner in town following a California trip. An evening party honors Miss Ley Elianbeus Ole, with tea for Miss Anna Mae Craft and others. Officers and committees are announced, audits reported, and junior Yanks speaker featured at a school event.

Miss Kerschner Mixy Blanche Kerschiner New York City Fhontas Kerschner Kersetyey Lien Han Sonus J. Peikhas Tier Ley Elianbeus Ole Dod Burrows Heller Byron Innsot Shirley Hanson Anna Mae Craft A. A. Malka del Rio Hunelean Ab St. Anthony

Mrs Fichtner Visits Son and Federations Tea

Mrs Fichtner visits her son in Louisville with family as local federation clubs host a tea at Ridgemont avenue. The executive board announced fund donations and open meetings for soldiers aid. May 16 at 8 p m marks a dedication week service with Army VOM.

Pedeyauton WH Om Hinds Ridgemont Avenue Charles Weidder Fran Moon May Retsil Jackson Louis Lauterstety Uealeelehes Fund Federation Mra. Taitersttin Pt Fa West Agavita Lavenue H. FE. Hinds Army Vom C. A Army Switht

Parties Set For Tom Jeff Graduate

Mrs Ayleen Herrmann who will graduate in dune from Thomas Jefferson High School will be complimented with several parties during the coming weeks. Mrs. A. A. Yates will entertain as a tea in her honor from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at her home on Seivelner place. Mrs. J. W. Fitzgerald will honor her with a Mexican supper at La Fonda at 7 p.m. May 15. Miss Herrmann will share honors with Misses Carolyn Row and Thekla Blakamp at a sea to be given by Miss Luelle Bucheck from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. Albert Herrmann and Miss Jeanette Herrmann, mother and sister of the graduate, will compliment her with a luncheon at the Officers' club at Fort Sam Houston, the date of which will be announced later. The Woman's association of Los Angeles Heights church will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. as the church Ruth Felton will give a reading. The Americana and members of the House of Neighberly service will give a skit depicting their mission work under the direction of Miss Wilma Callahan. The devotionists will be by Mrs. A. B. Connor. The Beacon Light Sunday school class of the Bescon Hill Presbyterian church will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Robert Ingum, 174 West French. The A. B. of Re. Tk Alsino City lodge No. 5 will meet at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the LO. Fe hall in the Crockett hotel.

Ayleen Herrmann Dune Thomas Jefferson High School A. A. Yates Seivelner Place J. W. Fitzgerald la Fonda Miss Herrmann Carolyn Row Thekla Blakamp Woman's Association of Los Angeles Heights Tursday Ruth Felton House of Neighberly Wilma Callahan A. B. Connor Beacon Light Bescon Hill Presbyterdan Churen Mre Robert Ingum Re. Tk Alsino City Fe Hall Crockett Hotel Homer Mass Verne Ryan Ned MA. Rydt A. W. Ryan Causey Jovsig Mary Lou Williamson Phillis Hennessay Miki Pickering Jazy Stsun Briscon School PTA Ryan Jefferson High Ing Jess Stockton Stockton Slimp the &A Meorgades Setiaol

I Club Hears Mrs Quin At Lone Star Benevolent Meet

The Lone Star Benevolent club gathered Wednesday at Milam cafe terrace with Mrs. Fred Mary as hostess. President Mrs. E G Kreazdorn opened the session and introduced Round table chairwoman Mrs. E T Green, who introduced speaker Mrs. K Quin on Mothers Day. Guests included Mayor Quin and Mrs Quin along with other officers. After Mindivan games, prizes went to Mesdames Myrtle Malong and Maud Whitlock. ill clubber Mrs. King Kennon received complimentary recognition. All officers urged to attend the next meeting at 10 a m Wednesday.

Quin Lone Star Benevolent Club Milam Fred Mary E. G. Kreadas Round Table E. T. Green K. Quin Mayor Quin BT. Green Meydames E. G. Kreazdorn E. D. Brendel Mesdames Myrtle Malong Maud Whitlock King Kennon

Mrs Bockem Honors Daughter at Mexican Diner

Mrs Bockem celebrated her daughter Joyce Hoffmelster with a Mexican dinner at La Fonda. The table featured Mexican figurines and spring flowers with mint favors. Hoffmeister, a Thomas Jefferson graduate, was honored by Mrs Henry Mezertl at a salon Saturday.

Bockem Olga Av Bockem Joyce Hoffmelster la Fonda Mixs Hoffmeister Thomas Jefferson Henry Mezertl

Riverside Park IPTA Meet Highlights and Plans

The Riverside Park Parent Teacher Association met Friday in the auditorium. Officers were installed led by President Mrs. R A Finch with Mrs Walter Hickey as aide. Reports from the executive committee and treasurer were read and plans for a September 5 event and a May week newspaper drive were discussed. A tea honoring the faculty was planned. rehearsals noted for the national convention with several members attending. Refreshments were served. committees and class entertainments were announced.

Riverside Park Parente Teacher Association R. A. ‘Finch A. E. Martin Walter Hickey Plm. Woparuli Alfred Beversdorf W. E. Masssion Louise Tyson P.M. Woodruff P. J. Westhaemper Sam Cherry Tan Hewlith Geneva Me Tdenyeli

Miss Ryan To Be Feted At Jefferson High District Event

A lettered social item notes Miss Ryan receives a school party at 2 p.m. May 2 with graduates and mothers from Jefferson High, hosted by Mrs. A W Ryan and Mrs. M A Rydt. Guests include Causey Jovsig and others. decorations feature pink roses blue delphiniums and a red gerranium centerpiece.

Money to get loan by ads in Classiestations 461 lay 48

Fragmentary text references obtaining money via ads and mentions flats and automobiles. Contains unclear place names and numbers, with no verifiable events or persons. Unable to determine concrete details for a full card.

Khaki Kontinent and Military Graduates Mentioned in Bexar Facts

The Bexar Facts notes graduates and students linked to military and medical training across Texas and Mississippi. Names include George Cote and Orba Langsley, with mentions of Perrin Field, Kelly Field, and the University of Texas.

George Cote A. Caple Nis Miechantes Kessler Field Miss Kelly Field Ab Lubbock Post Parachise Department Enid, Ohls Basie Flying Shools Bratt Nsgl Day H. Zercher

Randolph Class Bodes IlI for Axis

Randolph Meld reports on a new military class at West Point of the Aly forming a pool of 218 Texans in Class 42-11 with students from 46 states. The field includes several Gulf Coast training centers and two additional centers. The Good Neighbor policy shows fruit as 24 South American cadets from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Portugal, and Uruguay study alongside one student from the United States.

Randolph Meld West Point Aly Rinidolph Field South America Dannt Pitets Tanaolph Feld Argentina Bolivia Razil Chile Ecumder Port Uruguay Ne Yeprtblic

Kidnappers Take Rubber Formula in Brooklyn Abduction

Two New Jersey men were charged with assault robbery and kidnaping of Brooklyn chemist Samuel Sklar who claimed to have perfected a process for measuring synthetic rubber formation but it vanished during the abduction. Sklar escaped after being struck and forced into a car. Police later detained the suspects Samuel Paris 29 of Tiradisy Beach N J and Julius Suhoke 35 of Baterson N J both tied to the alleged crime and the missing rubber formula.

New York New Jersey Brooklyn James Kane Samuel &. Sklar Sklar Howie Patrolmien Herman Loewenstein Samuel Paris Tiradisy Beach N. J Des Hogiery Julius Suhoke Baterson Ne J Federal Shipbuilding and Big Dock Company Kearny N.v Kane

Bell Runs for Legislature Bell Runs for Legislature

MASSURO. Hel, San Antonio attorney, has announced its candidacy for the state legislature Place No. 4 Bexar county, subject to the Democratic primary July 25. The office becomes vacant due to the resignation in 194] of Pagan Dickson. Bell came to San Antonio in 1026 and has been associated with Claude Birkhead Mayshill Hicks and Robert Lee Bobblie. He is active in civic affairs and was once vice president of the Junior chamber of commerce. He now serves without pay as government appeal agent for draft board No. 1.

Woman Fined in Bawdy House Case

Betty Hoffman pleaded guilty in County Court at Law No 2 to operating a bawdy house. She was fined 20 dollars plus 21.55 dollars costs and sentenced to 20 days in jail by County Judge J Mate. The court note mentions an address at 534 East Commerce Street Monally. The Colins Garden school held its final meeting of the year with Mrs J R Murkette presiding and new officers listed. fifth grade pupils sang patriotic solos and a social hour followed.

Woodlawn Elementary School Loma Hiellig Myx Edward Lee Johnson Nelson P. Wimberly Frank Steed C. A. Risten Jesse Laura Steele Airkie Lagtesues Bencon Mil Br. A. Wel Frilay Aleyneon Cokeceria Hylwyn Meadames Ralph Smith R. Ww. Arhart Hooks Homer B. Olsen Miller Welfare Anti Hearth Phil B. Johnson Mra WB Mahaffey R.d. Stettler America W. HK. Mitchell Moscames Yyphil Ws Dolinson Th {Pig Betty Hoffman Commerce Street Monally J. Mate Colins Garden Schoo BT. A J. R. Murkette Iet Serview Vine Fol Browning Prade Tellewlig

Mrs B E Nelson Rites Scheduled

Services for Mrs Binniehe Nelson 66 of Missouri Avenue were set for Monday at the Loving Finerment church with Rev Archie Newby officiating. The Ohio native is survived by sons W G Nelson of San Antonio and A M Nelson of Portland, Ore. daughters Vern Youngdoff of Houston and Weshe Bras of Dallas and J A Haltock of San Antonio. brothers Claud Taylor of Arnadin Calf Roy Taylor of Los Angeles and George Taylor of Cronk Colorado. sisters Mishis Stott of Los Angeles and Lilieay of Nathis. Interment was planned at Rasclawa Burial Park.

Binniehe Nelson Archie Newby Flelling Ohio Dalias J. A Haltock San Antonio Claud ‘Taylor Arnadin Calf Roy Willie Taylor Tos Anzetys CHT Taylor Dewey Okla George Taylor Cronk Colo Sbs Tters Mishis Stott Los Anskeles Lilieay jDathis Clena Dewer Rasclawa

Austin Salesman Succumbs Here

Joseph Mueller 99 of Ruskin dies at home of his mother Mrs Norman Bindley. Funeral services held Monday at Loving chapel. Survived by widow Belle Mueller and sons Howard Mueller and Preol Mueller, sister Mrs Hugh Bwhate ton. Interment Knights of Pythias cemetery.

Joseph Mueller Ruskin Norman Bindley Loving Chapel Sim Antonio Mueller Avaides Fir Belle Mueller Howeld Mueller Anslin Preol Mueller Hugh B Simi Antonio_ r Knights of

Enlistment Of Women in Army Doomed

Washington May 4 Uns. Congressional proposals to enlist women in the army and navy and to appoint women as officers faced likely rejection. Senate and naval committees prepared hearings but members indicated opposition. Army and navy bills urged enlistment, with support from some officers and women's organizations, while many senators kept views private.

Washington Army Navy Senate Davy Gustliary Cops Rogers House Hirasuie War Department AIO Ford

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