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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1939

Page

19

Shaver Wirtz Nuptials Solemnized at First Presbyterian

Miss Lily Jeanice Wirty and Tol Werrell Shaver were married at 8:30 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian with Rev. P. Hill officiating. The ceremony featured singer Mrs. A. N. Strieglar and organist Walter Dunham, while a lavish floral setting and period gowns highlighted the reception. Attendants included Mrs. Marion Freeman and Mrs. William Lyons, with junior bridesmaid Joanne Martin and pages Pete Murray and Billy Martin. The couple and families hosted a grand reception with alabaster decor, white daisies, and silver candelabras, followed by a formal table display and guests from Austin, Houston, and Little Rock.

Lily Jeanice Wirty Tol ‘Werrell Shaver First Presbyterian Chuch Hill A. N. Strieglar Beenuce Marion Freeman Iwillam J. Lyons Chariie Lancaster Joanne Martin Pete Murray Billy Martin Herbert MacDougal Waelrhad Fred Royce Houston Arthur Riley William Murty Jr AL Dr. McCormick W. J. Wietz Ilm Fenell Teta Hive William Beng al Regers J. H. Borberger Mc Kloney J. A. McIntosh Pinlich Mesdames Hamill Rugeley Edward Murrane Virginia Dial Min Payne Mrs. Wirtz Mrs. Shaver Gillie Shaver

Catto Family Celebrates Arrival and Debutant Season

The community reads of Roxani Catto’s birth eve and a wave of society events. Miss Liora Beech Stout’s forthcoming marriage to Frank Newton Jr. sparks invitations, dinners, and teas hosted by Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Steves IT, and Mrs. Stella Steves Walker.

Li Che Lok Liora Beech Stout Frank Newton Jr Prillsant Jung Robert ‘Tucker A.B. Spencer Miss Stout Jimmie Dick Ansley Albert Steves Stella Steves Walker St. Antony Day McNeel San Antonio Country Club Hon Stout

Backache Relief and Health Warnings From Crosstown Ads

A garbled medical ad text describes relief from backache and references a Mayo Clinic style warning about pain, muscle pull, and potential nerve issues. It mentions symptoms like gnawing pain and fatigue and notes concerns about digestion and possible medical attention. The passage is fragmented and hard to parse.

Gay Social Season Marked by Many Parties

Social season in Bellevett and nearby towns shows a flurry of parties and entertaining events. Mrs. W Reiden hosts a luncheon at the Ss Antonin Country Club. Jean Fehey planned a skimming party and picnic at Lauda Park. Adelaide Hill Hallie Crighton and Mery Beaviey attend dazzling debs. doctors and Joe Wives ton host gatherings. state and auxiliary officers attend breakfast at St Anthony hotel with guests from Amarican Medical association and Southern Minor association. tables feature flowers and bright spring colors.

Bellevett Eracivales Jean Fehey Lauda Park New Brauntels Dorphy Stever Adelaide Hill Hallie Crighton Mery Beaviey W. Reiden Evan Ss Antonin Country Club Joe Wives Nestchilian Dallas St. Anthony State Presidatt FF. Kirby GC. G. Tomlinson W. i] West State J Eecutive Board Stale Nominaion Committee Canniy

German Program to Be Presented During Music Week

A German program titled A Disagonal Evening of German Song will be presented at the Municipal auditorium at 8 15 p m Wednesday under the direction of Gite Runsleben. The Beethoven Damenetter mixed chorus the Beethoven Maeanereher and the San Antonio Liederkranz with the Beethoven orchestra will perform. Directors Miss Gisela Bauer Bernhard Kalthaly and Alfogd Seimnefer aided in preparations with soloists including Gisela Neisser Fred Kaptten Mrs Uelen Caperton Mrs Louise Alck sander Estelle Warden Ludwig Luiter and Otto Ranstenen among others.

Gite Runsleben Beethoven Damenetter Hernan Sons Beethoven Maeanereher San Antonio Liederkranz Beethoven Orchestra Gisela Bauer Bernhard Kalthaly Alfogd Seimne

City News Atevn Smyiths Jolly Kings

Aevtn Smyith leads the Jolly Kings in a city outing with a Wednesday gathering. The tourist club, named in the report, features activities and social events amid local hobbies and community participation.

Atevn Smyith Jolly Kings

Roof Garden Opening a Herald Summer

A lively note on summer social life as the Roof Garden opens this Friday and locals plan trips, balls, and theatre outings. lists of guests traveling to Memphis, England, and New Orleans, with multiple gatherings noted. People include Miss Pate Welder, Mrs. Sau Fartey, and Mrs. Walter POERCRE. trips to London, Paris, and New York are mentioned alongside local events at St. Anthony, the Opera Sairee, and a conservation picnic hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Graham.

Mixy Mary Beasley Colton Memphis Tenn Gir T. J. Beasley Pate Welder Sau Fartey Walter Poercre van Refegio Mr. Lambert George Watzbach Biadune Wornbach Ming New Orleans England I London Frauke Beles Tal Wuenbachs Walid Giaien Inox Ballet Dartington Nal Devon Bighand Gradainy Baets Lucy Maverick Mets Grayson Heldt Hot Springs Ark Lleut Mervyn Mages Fort Sill Magees Janes Heldt Little Recit Washington, DC Mapee James G Mauger Sidney Balltinger East Harry P. Ree Kansas City Loutavite New York City Canada Datus Proper San Antonio Musser Club Ue St. Anthony Richbow Terrace The Conservation Society Itabnhal Picnik Elizabeth Graham

Miss Mary Sherman Hosts Coit Graduation Luncheon

Miss Mary Sherman will entertain with a luncheon on Saturday at the red room of the Artist's Touch in honor of Miss Magele Belle Wiltshire and Miss Priscilla Jones, June graduate of the Coit Selina Strange plants and insects on display by naturalist Willinen Stowder. The American Weekly is distributed with next Sunday's Light.

Mary Sherman Mage Gle Belle Wiltshire Prison Jones Willinen Stowder

Royal Neighbors Plan Mother's Day Activities

Royal Neighbors of Amnulen Camp de Monte De Picea meet at 7 p m Wednesday at Cruz Flower Shop to plan a Mother's Day program set for May 25 at International Abate Ab Pot pm. Mothers from member groups will attend. program includes health awards for five children and a presentation by Miss Ley Barks Re Mee.

Theytive Amnulen Camp de Monte de Picea Cruz Flower Shop Slt Dyjarnsn Yee International Abate Tia Jena Lawa Steela Parent-Teacher Association Inel Puiéay Asteenoon Muditerium Allee Winthrop Travis Marlin Win Peters Betty Jean Mad John Trottit Frank Aegis Eagie BR. Pik H. Cagliesa Trensurer Hrah Dickson Mya QO. Oetlinger Coeress Gding Austin Kingston Faulk Redng BH. Wheat Impactien Misa Ley Barks Benham

Beta Sigma Phi to Install New Officers

Beta Lamhdit chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority will meet at the Plaza hotel on Wednesday May 10 for installation of officers. President Bernice Ford, vice president Marguerite Buck, corresponding secretary Clyde Alexander, recording secretary Shirley Wantelasken, and treasurer Adele Raven to be installed. Additional events include visits from members and a Women’s luncheon with numerous invitees and certificates awarded at a separate meeting.

He Beta Lamhdit Beer Fa Sigma Phi Sorority Plaza Hotel Bernice Ford Wise Marguerite Buck Clyde Alexaner Shirley Wantelasken Adele Raven Conmite Tex Neoning Herne Ford Marcelses Calntoch Beta Signa Phi Sorority Heston Ban Jacinto Battlenet Galveston Oll Iwichoon T. M. Weat W. Mecrory Lo Ufnrt Tm Hengrey Heino Hirach Reliph Jackson Willini Iting Kingshuis Wher Luednyls Hosa Lee Lorlog J. R. Mecalalit Mary Maversrick Thea Munime Warry Olver Patten Charles 1 Pacsday McKinley PT. A Heath John Cunningham Faul McSween Randolph “Brown BE. L Nowil Wits Goelling Walter Longnridge Wossesses Associaton

OLMO5 Seeks Incorporation Of Park District

Petition to incorporate the Ohnos Park district and request county judge call an election of property assessments. Attorney Albert SH Negley reports 35 signatures from about 1500 residents in a district bounded by San Antonio limits and extending along McCullough Avenue to Contour Drive and Olmas Drive to Devine Road, including Deer Estates.

Ohnos Park District County Commissioners' Court Albert SH. Negley Posen Eneinal Map Lmits San Antonio

George White Rites Held in Brownsville

Funeral services for George White, longtime Valley resident, were held Sunday in Brownsville. The obituary notes he was a well known figure in the area and had recently moved from Iowa.

Brownsville Grange White Si Valley

Substitute Plane Lands Passengers After Atlanta Skid

An Easter Air Lines plane skidded and damaged its inter carriage at Atlanta airport today but 20 aboard were uninjured. The aircraft arrived in San Antonio at 2 pm, replacing the damaged liner in Atlanta and bringing in all 17 passengers. Eastern officials cited rain delaying the schedule and noted the aircraft was due to depart Atlanta at 1 am but arrived late.

Atlanta New York-San Antonio Easter Air Lines San Antonio Atanta

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