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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1943

Page

4

Miss Rigsby Wed Marine Engagement Announced

Mr and Mrs Ben Hammond announce the engagement of Hallia Rigsby to George Chadick US Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs W Chadick of Beaumont. Rigsby a graduate of Mary Heights High School a member of Sigma Tau Lambda sorority attended Incarnate Word College and the University of Texas where he was in the Longhorn band. He is stationed at Camp Elliott.

Hallia Rigsby George Chadick Marine Corps W. Chadick Beaumont Ben Hammond Mre Rigsby Alay Th Heights Sigma Tau Lambeda Sorority Incarnate Word College Bricer University of Texas Lenehorn Camp Ellioth

Bridal shower set for Sunday with ranch party

Bride to be Mr s Barbera Tillizan hosts a Sunday afternoon shower at the ranch home with J F Donahoe Jr and daughter Karel Louise visiting. The Woodlawn Jefferson Guild meets Monday at Christ Episcopal Church, and the Zette club gathers Sunday at Dr Pearl Zink's home for a talk by Alex Adams on Women as Preservers of Democracy.

Alpha Sigma Gar Woodlawn Jefferson Guild of Christ &yXscopal Church Church Perish House Zette Club Pearl Zink Banta Anna Street Myre Alex Adiams Fds Ethel Crider Cof Music Exo G. Tayloe J. R. McCaldin Charle Anderson

Tech Faculty Honors Bride in Me ham e venue

Tech faculty honored the bride Miss Zianne Behulee, who married Brig. Warda T. Curran on Saturday morning. A rehearsal dinner was hosted Friday evening by Mrs. G. C. Halhedt at her home with a supper party for the couple.

Decm Seul Charles R. Alien Zianne Behulee Bgl Warda T. Curran G. C. Halhedt

Brauns Back From Visit

Mr and Mrs Braun have returned from a trip to San Diego where they spent Easter with their son Braun Jr a staman Tirsp class of the U S navy En route home they stopped in Los Angeles to visit Mrs Emil Ann sister of Mr Braun They were accompanied by Miss Mary Heth Bealinra a fencer of FE C Braun 33 tee.

Ena Braun San Diego Uiey EC. Braun Jr Staman Tirsp U. S. Navy Los Angeles

Wedding Set In Kansas Between Blanchard and Childers

The marriage of Miss Bethy gant Blanchard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gyover Blanchare, to Lieut Howard Dabney Childers will take place May 18 in Arkansas City. The bride elect will be accompanied to Kansas by her sister Beverly Ann. Two engagements of the couple were announced Friday.

Bethy Gant Blanchard Ene Gyover Blanchare Howard Dabney Childers Arkansas

Hit Run Car Injures Man Involved Suspect Driver Sought

A pedestrian named Abron Rofilenex, 4, was struck by a speeding coupe while crossing Conuteree and Live Dek streets. He sustained a compound fracture and internal injuries and was taken to Robert E. Green hospital in serious condition.

Pnemaines Abron Rofilenex Holland Alreck Rodepuer Conuteree Dek Robert E. Green Hospital Rodriguez Wra

McMurry Thulemeyer Wedding at Randolph Chapel

Miss Frann Bva Thulemeyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Paul Thulemeyer of Sehertz married Lieut George Wills McMurry Jr in Randolph Chapel Friday evening. Chaplain R L Sturgis read the marriage lines with Eva de Lawler singing the nuptial solo and Thomas C Main of Baton Rouge as organist. Bridesmaids included Garnerhel Black Floresville Helen Roking and Mat the McMurry sister of the bride. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home in Seherts with out of town guests Dr and Mrs Whitfield Outlaw of Beaufort and Mrs Staley Pierce among others.

Donald Willing Oxtanist Thomas C Main Baton Rouge Whitfield Outlaw Nicholson Oklahama City Louis Quinn W. B. Randolph Coral Brow Sherman R. Strang Garnerhel Black Blovesville W. Harald Brandan Floresville Helen Roking Misa Matthe McMurry Te Bridegroova Seherts Mesdames B. P. Rendalph Hugo Morpleld H. O Korgield Jc Mieses Leslie Mary Loulke Morris Stella Tullos Mary Jane Lyles Staley Pierce Milani Beaumont W. R. Stier Ding Corpus Christ Mis Helen Nicholson Oklahoma City Fred ‘Thwemeyer H. Tt. 'Thnismeyes Nil Flatonia

Payne Pitts Wedding Solemnized at Camp Normoyle

The marriage of Wiss Ide Frances Pitts daughter of Mr and Mrs Rufus Knox Pitts Shelbyville Tennessee and Leute Willem Rupert Payne engineer corps son of Mr and Mrs James Payne Pelham Tennessee was solemnized Friday evening at the Boss chapel at Camp Normoyle. Chaplain Charles B Robinson officiated with Lt Sidney Havens of Lake Charles Louisiana as best man. Mrs Charlote Baltes Farorteville Tennessee served as maid of honor. Reception followed the ceremony at the officers club.

Wiss Ide Frances ‘Pitts Rufus Knox Pitts Shelbyville Tenn Leute Willem Rupert Payne Corpgef Gump Sidney Havensr Laxe Charles Charlote Baltes Farorteville Ftears

Cow Wins Battle With Coyote Pack

A lone cow defending her calf fights five coyotes during a midnight train run on the Bingham and Garfield line. The crew reports the cow and calf survived, with the train stopping after the encounter to assist the animals. The event underscores the cow’s protective effort amid a dangerous roadside scene.

Bacchus Alan Ford Bingham and Garfield Railroad

Marian Martin Pattern 9382 Plaid Frock Ad

Wartime sewing pattern notice advertises Marian Martin Pattern 9382 a plaid gingham frock with a button front yoke and waist detail. Mentions fabric 4A be Vebric or florac and price about 4 to 16 cents with extra 10 cents for Spring Paytern Dank. Order from The Pattern Department San Antonio Texas with full address.

Marian Martin

Dear Mrs Beechman and the proper visit question

This appears as a Q and A column on social etiquette. It discusses visiting a hospitalized lieutenant and whether a visit is appropriate, with sensible guidance to ask permission first and to bring thoughtful gifts such as books magazines writing supplies or flowers. It also covers etiquette about addressing a family friend by her first name and using place cards at a seated buffet.

NTRS Comnelius Heroa Beechran Ming Rome Enis Earment Miss Allen Miss Allens Wight Marie Teashep Ag Lax Syl Lac

Windsors' Minister Faces Deportation in Los Angeles

Rev Robert Anderson Jardine and Maude Evelyn Jardine were arrested in Los Angeles on overstaying their visas. A deportation hearing before an immigration service is scheduled, with the couple released pending the hearing. They entered the United States from France on a temporary visa in February 1938, seeking renewal.

Washington Jardines United States France Uhee Seare Inter Aprehine

Three youths held for thefts in city incidents

Police report three youths arrested in separate thefts. A 10 year old nabbed after a purse with 6 dollars vanished from a table. an 11 year old captured following a burglary at a filling station with cash missing. another 11 year old detained for shoplifting seven pocket hooks from Bummer's Drug Store. A clerk stopped the last thief as he attempted to flee.

Mable Lavan Broadde Way Ity Bruce Weatherly Houston Street Pasy Radio Natrolinen Wil

Scrubbings for Clear Skin and Beauty Routines

Helen Follett extols daily scrubbing to combat soot and skin grime from polluted cities. The piece advises washing with warm water, steam baths, baking soda, and light exfoliation to remove blackheads, improve complexion, and maintain a healthy epidermal coat.

Helen Follett

Record Phone Traffic Expected on Mothers Day

Paul M. West district manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone predicts a surge in phone traffic on Mothers Day as operators are called to duty. He notes wires are crowded with war messages and expects thousands of messages to be routed by service men and civilians tomorrow, creating one of the busiest telephone days in history.

Paul M. West Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Salirdey Une West

Young Farmer Asks About Army Release

A farmer asks how to obtain army release to help on the family farm. The answer notes deferment possible for a farmer responsible for at least 36 work units, with case to be presented to the commanding officer and supported by an affidavit showing cultivation and lack of available labor.

Miss Feirfox Hamid Bey

Weimar Burgh Hero Lieut Reber L Plagens Killed

May 3 in the Asiatic theater cost the life of First Lieut. Reber L. Plagens of Weimar son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Plagens. He held a KR degree in chemical engineering from A and M College and volunteered for the air corps. He was navigator on his final flight. He leaves parents a sister Miss Levine PageNA and a brother Pvt. Raymond Pingens.

Weimar Weinar Wyneton Anus A. HH. Plagens Edverk Aelenramt Adjjaant Mita Orelson Reber L. Plagens Acto Asiatic Arua Pingens Air Corps Ane Hens Ching Suesivara Mey Jan Mra Piagens Wrimar Levine Pagena Allsiden Pvt Raymond Pingens Mandolphfield

Revolt Expected In Martinique Amid Refugee Influx

British West Indies May 8 refugees report an undercurrent of revolt against French authorities in Martinique. The influx follows a break in relations with the United States and rumors of an imminent seizure of the island.

Gcaltties Sante Tatobt British West Indies United States Mardinique Caribbean Martinigun

Sunday Topics Announced for St Pauls Lutheran Church

Pastor Hy Wlederaanders of St Pauls Lutheran church announces Sunday topics from Mis gonYl Synod Soul Presa. Morning sermons at 9 and 11 a.m. will cover Remember Your Satis. Evening devotion titled Blessings Pound in a Christian.

Aey Hy Wlederaanders St. Paul's Lutheran Church MisgonYl Synod Anit Roseborough

Special Offering Aids Commission on Mother's Day

St Pauls Lutheran church plans a special offering for the Army and Navy Commission during Mother’s Day. The commission runs Lutheran service centers nationwide with 180 chaplains and distributes literature to over 100000 service members monthly. St Pauls has 36 members in the service and Pastor Rev R Wiederand ers sends monthly mailings to this group.

St. Pauls Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Army Navy St. Paul's Church R. Wiederatnders Senda

Beacon Hill Church of Christ Schedules Morning Service

Buist pastor of South Wives Street Church of Christ will speak at the morning service. Roger McGowan to preach at the evening service. Perry Wilmeth, regular minister, expected back for next Sunday's services. Wilmeth conducting prayer meeting in Bryan, Texas.

Tmtton Buist South Wieves Street Church of Christ Willpeak Beacon Hill Church of Christ Grant West Magnolia Roger McGowan Perry D. Wilmeth Beacon Hi Mr. Wilmoth Bryan Texas

Chaplain Receives The Purple Heart

Chaplain Raymond C. Hohenstein of the Navy has been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received during action aboard the USS California at Pearl Harbor on December 7. A Concordia College graduate, he serves at the naval training station in Great Lakes.

Raymond C. Hohenstein WAS California Test Harbor Concordia Colege Port Wayne Ind Concordia, Seminary St. Louis Hohenstein Paval Great Times

Mothers of Long Ago pageant at Emmanuel Church

A pageant titled Mothers of Long Ago will be presented by the Yang People and Bible school students of the San Antonio Missionary Bike Training School at the Northside Emmanuel Church. Rev. Leonard W. Coote, pastor, will deliver a Mother’s Day tribute.

Yang People Bible School Ttt San Antonia Missionary Bike Training School Northside Esansnel Churely Bunday Leonard W. Coote

Seaplane Crash in Gulf Kills Three

Corpus Christi dispatch reports a seaplane crash forty five miles south of the naval air station causing the deaths of three aviators. Named victims include Borynlyty Miller aged 2, Allen Gio, John Corden Bagley 22, Wineta Th. fal Tames David Parrel 22, all American and connected to Idaho.

Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Here Vorlerray Borynlyty Miller Allen Gio John Corden Bagley Winetka Fal Tames David Parrel American Iu Idaho

Three Hurt in Assaults at Night on City Streets

Reports detail multiple assaults leaving three injured. Victims include 36 year old Jose Mission resident In a separate incident Henrique Schorey of 736 Al Hort Place was attacked at Leona and Arians streets, knocked down with a bottle. George McGroud, 31, Kitty and Yongenfe operator, was beaten when a customer who refused to pay a beer tab attacked him after a dispute.

Renee Jrsun Yharin Jose Mission Nagalitos Windlay Alan Henrique Schorey Alhort Place Leona Arians Schorey Thidan Guorge McGroud Bont Plares McGloud Nan Acl Binft

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