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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1942

Page

10

Miss Hixson Selects Bridal Party

Miss Ervine ximam, popular bride elect with Lieut William Carson, names bridal party. Matron of honor is Mrs E E Daman with bridesmaids Mar suerite Gaines Arleena Terry and Mesdames L W Goddard G A Sikes. Best man is Treut Stewart Vans. ushers include Lieuts Colson Eline Otto Skinner McClarren Scott Colyert Badgett Mosser Bernard Hall. Local showers planned by Mrs J A Sikes and Mrs Wigand.

Ervine Ximam William ‘Carson Randolph Field Chapel Irs E. E. Daman Marsuerite Gaines Arleena Terry Mesdames Li. W. Goddard G. A. Sikes Colson Treut Stewart Vans John Eline Mick Otto G. K. Skinner BE. McClarren H. Scott Charles Colyert J. GC. Badgett G.E. Mosser F. J. Bernard Keith Hall Miss Hixson 3. A. Sikes Gus Wigand Tad Graff

Dunn Frates-Wigsons Gardens Host Tulsa Nuptials

The wedding of Miss Virginia Frates daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Frates Tulsa and Wilbur L Dunn will be held in the gardens of the Arthur Lee Wigsons home. Dunn is to receive his wings at Kelly Field by May 21.

Arthur Lee- Wigsons Virginia Frates Joseph AL Frates Tulsa Wilbur L. Dunn Kelly Field

Beta Sigma Phi Elects Beta Lambda Officers

At a Beta Lambda chapter meeting of Brig Sigma Phi, officers were elected: Dayne ML Isrus president, Ede Britt secretary, Jerry Ma Martison vice president, Edna Odell treasurer, Frances Sprouds corresponding secretary, Charlotte Banor ata Rica clubs. Mrs GAL lips entextaneil willy fen ad partys Gatiiday vitor Nean Sh her Home. Eighteen Barkley club members attended along with eighteen guests.

Beta Lambda Brig Sigma Phi Foroily Dayne ML Isrus Ede Britt Jerry Ma Martison Edna, Odell Frances Sprouds Charlotte Banor Ata Rica Gal ‘Lips

Protestant Women Meet in neighborhood prayer plans

Protestant women gathered under Comite of Protestant Church Women with Mrs F lu Carson presiding and Mrs J DB Carhart invoking. Program included singing by Miss Briggs and remarks by Dr Leland Foster Wood on rebuilding the world through the home. Other participants named, with plans for neighborhood prayer groups and local church events.

Comite Mies Richel C. Weld F. Lu. Carson Brigis Te Plano J. DB. Carhart Wade Lewis Army MLO. A BP. Grashoff Elyitian Defense Chialeanis Misa Tals. Briggs M. Pat Briggs Lelitnd Foster Wood New York City Department of Iaartiage Federated Council of Chureties of Christ Ameried Martin J. Wilson Pub. Melly Fr. Winter H. B. Sultenfuss PB. G. Lehrann

Promotions and Moves Brighten Coast Geodetic Service Ties

J Carlos Rose once San Antonian now lieutenant commander in the United States coast and geodetic survey stationed in Alaskan waters. John L Bartlett rises to lieutenant colonel in chemical warfare service at Edgewood Arsenal near Baltimore. BRITY LOU GRIMES begins Baylor University path this fall for a commercial art career. Mrs David Rogers of Norwalk visits brother Hugenes Wy Chieles, noted for glamour and perfect teeth.

J. Carlos Rose San Antonian Imri Colin C. Locke United States Coast and Geodesic Survey Alaskan Seattle Brity Lou Grimes Baylor University John L. Bartlett Chemical Warfare Service Edgewood Arsenel Baltimore David Rogers Norwalk Conn Guis Stor Ke Hugenes

Gala Rodeo Spectators Recall Past Eventful Night

Spectators at last weekend’s gala rodeo recalled vibrant memories of fearless cowboys and early riders as crowds filled the arena. Miss Vera Searcy and Cath erie Johnson joined attendees with guests from local ranches, including the Gallagher and Burnet circles, while new faces from Texan glamour socialized with officials and military personnel.

Ah Lions Elven Howell Vivilian Mosiingle Pang Cowboy Syageer Long Vera Searcy Catherie Johnson Janice Ransom Albert Beldenhorn Reagon Houston A.V. McNutt Cronty Gallagher Ranch Chili Cole

Mrs Graves Arrives For Wedding In San Antonio

Mrs Claud Graves arrived Monday afternoon from Calasi to be in San Antonio for several days prior to the marriage of Miss Genevieve McDavitt to David Henry Mortlock. The wedding occurs Saturday in St Marks Chapel. The Lantana Garden club event is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs G A Pursley with co hostesses Mrs Van Howard. Various club groups and hostesses held programs and gatherings including the Woman's club meeting with readings by Mrs Rosslee Loring and Mrs WK Jackson and notes on war work. The Lone Star Benevolent club met Wednesday at Milam with Mrs Harry Melton hosting and bridge prizes awarded. Mrs A Lewailen to host next. Mr and Mrs E M Plowman hosted a party Friday evening for their daughter Shiney Plowman with sixteen guests.

Claud Graves Calasi San Antonio Priory Genevieve McDavitt Miss McDavitt David Henry Mortlock St. Mark’'spiscopal Church G. A. Pursley East Mandalay Drive van Howard Woman's Club Tayloe A. Sachs WK. Jackson Rosslee Loring the Lone Star Berievolent Club Milam Vateteria Harry Melton E. G. Hrezdorn Uncheon Jack Johnson Mary Hayes A. J. Lewailen E. M. Plowman Miss Shiney Plowman

Marines to Sign Students for Officer Candidate School

Capt D M Tatt, local recruiting officer, said Monday that college and university students may now be accepted for the Marine Corps Officers Candidate School. Applicants must be 17 to 36 years old, hold a college degree, or be near completion with a degree before age 27, and must be between 20 and 36 for some routes.

Marine Corps D. M. Tatt Bloudes Une Rescue Reich

Dr Bash Returns From Galveston Mission

Dr Bash, pastor of Central Christian Church, has returned from a preaching mission in Galveston. Rev Roy E B Curtis of Galveston assisted in the Galveston mission and was one of five explorers on an Alaska expedition to build a monument to Will Rogers and Wiley Post at the place where their plane crashed in 1935.

Floyd Allan Bash Central Christian Church San Antonio Galveston Roy EB. Curtis Galeveston Alaska Will Rogers Wiley Fost Phice

Mother's Day Mail Breaks Records at San Antonio Post

Postmaster Dan Quill reports Mother's Day weekend set a new high for special deliveries. On Saturday 2723 and on Sunday 4075 special deliveries, the busiest period in history, surpassing any Christmas rush. See classified ads 105 to 116 for home and yard needs.

San Antonio Post Dan Quill

Mrs Dixon Visits San Antonio to Share Frontier Legend

Mrs. Qilye K. Dixon widow of Billy Dixon and mother of Corporal A. K. Dixon visits San Antonio to tell her son’s Army recruiting unit stories of the Adobe Walls and Buffalo Wallow campaigns. She plans a public event at Adolphus Hotel in Dallas with Army officials to discuss her book and Dixon’s heroics.

Qilye K. Dixon To Amarile Globs San Antonio Cpl A. K. Dixon Army Billy Bixon Frontierman Panhandle Billy Dixon Afobe Walls Ruthin Wallow Dixon Hay Augineys Adolphs Hotel Dallas Elvil Ton Washington San An Bande Anio Dixon and Mead Lanother Canadia Dison Dixon Doge City Plains Texas Billy Dixon Aind Gays Sethas Panhandle Fannin

Two Women Lose Purses In Park and Street Robbery

Miss Ella Torhorst of 221 Brackenridge Street and Miss Mary Martine of 422 South Leona Street were robbed near Brackenridge Park and in front of their homes. A trio of boys knocked Miss Martine down and fled with her purse containing $4.56, while Torhorst was relieved of her purse as she sat in the park. Neighbors alerted police. One witness, Brady Keys of 124 North Cherry Street, reported finding clothing and other items. Another man, Chaves Miller of 331 Pasa Fond Juiteel, said his horse saddle was missing after the incident.

Ella Torhorst Brackenridge Street Mary Marlines Leona Street Miss Torhorst Brackenridge Park Martine Brady Keys North Cherry Select Chaves Miller Pasa Fond Juiteel

Rites Slated for Mrs. Maria Flores

Services for Mrs. Maria Perea Flores 64 of 762 SfeLegry street will be held at her residence at 2:30 a.m. A later service will be at St. Philip's church with Rev. A Alsina officiating. Interment at San Pernanda welnebery No. 1 follows. She was survived by husband Carlos Flores, son Jose, daughters Maria Trevino and Carolina Gallaida, sisters Rafaela Guerra Erminia Hernandes Praneisca Hernandes de Perey brothers Tomas Daniel Tuan Miguel Perez and 12 Brandehlitch ety.

Maria Perea Flores sfeLegry Street Cupsdey St. Philip's Chitron A. Alsina Inters Sat Pernanda Welnebery Jose Flores Mayia Lb. Trevino Mes Carolina Gallaida Rafaela Guerra Erminia Hernandes Praneisca Hernandes de Perey Tomas Daniel Tuan Miguel Perez Brandehlitch Ety

George W Ruby Funeral Arrangements Scheduled

George Washington Ruby 88 of 4605 Fredericksburg Road will have services Tuesday at 10 am at Lorin Funeral Home. The body will be sent to Buda for burial. Native of Missouri, Ruby had wed his wife seven years. Survived by daughter Maude Clark and son Ben F Ruby of San Antonio.

George Washington Ruby Fredericksburg Road Lorin Buda Missouri Ruby Iris Maude Clark Ben F. Ruby San Antonio

Marine Corps to Rush Training Applicants Accepted

Marine Corps will speed training with applicants accepted and sent off the same day they apply. Captain Taft reports that acceptance depends on proof that dependents have a means of support.

Marine Corps Marine Corps Wal Mediatel Taft

Edison area events highlight high school PTA and club meetings

Aletha Davis hosts a tea for Sxt son band graduates at 2036 Edison with Carolyn Gatlin Fern Stanley Inger Brown Dorothy Tatneway and Lucile Walt honored. Edison high PTA plans a 3 19 pm meeting Tuesday with president Mrs BR V Ketchum reporting. Retired service personnel meet 2 30 pm Wednesday at Shit Donnet hotel. Various lodge and sorority gatherings noted with refreshments and memorial services planned.

Aletha Davis Lea Edisonative Sxtson Band Carolyn Gatlin Fern Stanley Inger Brown Dorothy Tatneway Lucile Walt Bess Dolan Kira Helen Steubing Hildebrand Thelam Lovelace Edison’ High School P.T. A BR. V. Ketchum O. L. Miller Woman's Nationss Council Retired Service Personnel Association Army Navy Sand Marines Shit Donnet W. Lemay ABPA Hive Bonnet Grove Woodiner Circle W. O. W. Hall San Antonio D. FE. S May Delle Wisterail R. B. Phillips

Central Catholic Review Set For End Day Event

Maj. Ben-O Murph Capt RS flay Lint Harness Coffman and Liew Oshorne Apple will judge the Central Catholic High student review during the annual end day on the school grounds at 4 30 p m Wednesday

Ben-O. Murph Flay Harness K. Coffman Liew Oshorne S. Apple Catholic High

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