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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1939

Page

17

Collegians Frolic at Beretta Barbecue

About 40 Beta Theta Pi members from the University of Texas plus equal numbers of co-eds attended a Sunday barbecue at Lakefield, Lake McQueeney, hosted by Jock Beretta. Activities included swimming, badminton, and a bathing beauty review won by Kathryn Spence of Hebbronville. An afterglow featured a playful ducking incident in Lake McQueeney.

Beta Thesi YY University of Texas Jock Beretta Lakefield Beretta Cauolry Lake McQueenry San Antonio Commodore 0. K Beretta Jack Katheryn Spence Hebbronyihe Commodore Beretta Comodore Beretta Betas Lake McQueeney

Luncheon Hostess Party At Ranch Barbecue

The Gallagher ranch hosted a Bay party Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Walter Grothaus entertaining. Guests arrived for a barbecue supper and dance in relaxed attire. Prizes were awarded for costumes and artistic efforts, with many attendees in stylish ranch wear and vivid outfits.

Gallagher Ranch Walter Grothaus Slick Jones Vistin James Haile Hans Helland Hosta Meredith Sykes Grothaus Graig Adams Fred Tiys Bre Cutler Crow John Caps ii Loren Benton Amy McNutt

Tribute to Mothers Read at Session of P T A

Frantic PTA meeting featured a tribute to mothers read by Prancis Lenter Smltt a Hartice Man Junior student. The school orchestra performed as Mrs van Moore directed the Demonstration Glee club and Miss Suzanne Craig earned scholastic honors. Officers were installed with candlelight by past president Mrs A Kalkphet. New officers include H B Parker president Johnn Cunnaingiam vice president S C Kile recording secretary J M Taylor corresponding secretary A J Dossat treasurer. The event shared uniforms and colors maroon and white. The ladies auxiliary elected Bessie Johnston president and Mrs Freda Skaggs to lead as delegates to national convention in Seattle. Miss Lela Nevins spoke as promotion director for Hotel Coronado.

Prancis Lenter Smltt Hartice Man Junior School Hartee Mani van Moore Suzanne Craig W. E. Eagle A. Kalkphet Thomas Jefferson High School Parent-Teacher Association H. B. Parker Johnn. Cunnaingiam C. Kile J. %. Taylor Jd. Dossat Trensurer Tho Ladies Auxiiary Bl. Anthony Hotel Bessie Johnston Freda. Skaggs Blossom Greenwood Mildred Buewle Florence Craze Freda Skaggs Lucy’ Price Helen McOibney Mya Hy Dlalack Hotel Greeters of America Seattle Wash Mra Blossom Greenwood Sill Lela Nevins Nal Coronado Coronado Galil

Musical Club Unit Meeting Is Slated

The junior department monthly board meeting of the Musical Club will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Old South Ponte. This will be the first meeting of the year with the regular gathering at 3 p.m. in Anna Horlaberg Hall of Music. Original compositions will be heard. The evening recital featured many young musicians from the San Antonio academy and Alle Mayfield Brooks studios with a program spanning classical to modern numbers. Officers for the upcoming year were installed led by R. B. Knight as president, with L. Sciwre vice president and J. B Scot storuiary among others. Amaranthine Round Table at the Woman's club closed its year with hosts Mes dames Mitchell and Williams and a Bret Buck review by Mrs. Enos Gary.

Old South Ponte Anna Horlaberg Marilee Wherleh Tim Joyce Wok Emerson Guntor P.T Ac Bessie Lena Yates F. J. Winter R. B. Knight L. Sciwre J. B Scot Storuiary H. Warnke Childress J. R O. Haas A. Davis A. M. Cheetham W. CG Bei- Unger AL Pr. Dodgen GC. Lindsay W. M. Powell Bessie Leny Yates W. Belske G. Staffel H. P. Butler R. Lye G. Virienne Woman's Club Will W. T. Mitchell TH. Williams Enos Gary Bret] Buck J. E. Nelson Teuth Savvick Secrepita Biste Jonas H. Pancoast Vi IL Willams Isabel Jackson J. ¥. Williamson

Final Poe P T A program ends year with honors

Poe P T A concludes its final meeting of the year with speeches by Miss Malle Keahey and piano solos by Miss Evelyn Rossman. Mrs H G Wabemund announced officers for next year: president Mrs John Pardum, secretary Mrs Paul Anderson, treasurer Mrs Janus Sorenson, and corresponding secretary Mrs William Selpel. Faculty members served as hostesses. guest Thomas B Portwood and Mrs W F Winter attended. Mr and Mrs GC Howze hosted a graduation party for the University of San Antonio graduate Mary Jane Howze at 2142 Week Hulsache Avenue with 25 guests.

Tan Edgar Allan Por P-T. Ay Malle Keahey Evelyn Rossman H. G. Wabemund John &. Pardum J. H. Ryder Paul Anderson Janus Sorenson William Selpel Thomas B. Port Ood W. F. Winter Use GC. B. Howze University of San Antonio Mary Jane Howe Noam Pw. Michalis Tiegene Estohaim Gues

Corsages Given At Irving PTA Meeting

At the Washington Irving PTA gathering, corsages were presented to members and visitors in honor of Mutler's day. Three honor guests were introduced while officers were installed and new leaders named, including president H J Bleden and treasurer Ramana Sehifers.

Washington Irving BT. A Emony Art Mutler Mestiames 4. Arnold Letha Hardwicke G. W. Craig Augustin Elizondo Onyca Felile Evelyn Evins Grace Ellen Rabin Robert Jackson Evelyn Moses Susie Burke Jerome Kuh H. J. Bleden J. G. Montex Lacy Simms R. Munguia Bertha Perry G. P. Mandry B.A. Rohi Mra Ramana Sehifers Trensurer Mis Gwendolyn Shepherd Revorter Joantin Nash Hope the Progressive ‘Townsend Club Uke Mupleipal Muditorfian Joe Burkety Eroke

Governors Palace Tea Hears Alpha Beta Members

The Alpha Beta chapter members entertain with a tea at the Governor's Palace from 4:30 to 5 p m. Officers elected for 1929 40 include President Mrs E R Moon Vice President Mrs Charles Weldner Secretary Mrs W H Pleland Treasurer Mrs Harry L Roper and others. Retiring president Mrs Hy By Hinds hosted a buffet luncheon at her home. The Dramables round table held a luncheon at the Gunter hotel with W Wadley and G Stalard arranging tables. The Critics' council meets at the public library with plans for a session Friday. The Minerva Nellphimr chapter meets at 109 Miss Mbrary for Thomas Hardy discussion. New officers to be installed and a dime luncheon hosted by Mrs M A Tyler after the meeting.

Alpha Beta Chapley Governor's Palace Martred Gerhardt J. Smith Wison Willn al Relive Delphians Whents E.R. Moon Charles T. ‘Weldner S. Pleland Harry L. Roper M. C. Rosenthal Charles H. Row J. D. Miller E. A. Lewoir Hinds Dramables Round Table Gunter Hotel Masdames W. A. Wadley GS. Btlard Critics’ Council R, Eb, McBride W. G. Meyer J. M. Cegelski O. L. Butler Harvey Dramytte Round Faule Witl Couns Charles T. Weldner J. J. Cegelaki P. M. Poller Minerva Nelphimr Thomas Hardy Mya M. A. Tyler Rp- Army

Civic Club Meeting At Mrs King Residence

The Woodlawn Lake Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs Mya W King. Mrs G K Quins installed new officers with Mrs J A Starnes as president and other officers named including vice presidents, secretaries, treasurer and federation delegate.

Civic Club Mrs. King’s Woodlawn Lake Club Club Hihe Mya. W

Woodrow Wilson PTA Certificates Presented in Spring Meeting

The Woodrow Wilson Parent-Teacher Association held a spring meeting in the school auditorium. Certificates will be presented to five-point children and the captains who report on Sho yonr's work. New officers will be announced.

Woodrow Wilson Shoyonr Moe Schoo

Miss Elizabeth Loudon to Antive for Wedding

Miss Elizabeth Loudon of Yakima Washington arrives late this month with her mother Mrs Florence Loudon to attend the wedding of Miss Pardue and Dove Hisworth Newton Ir in a ceremony involving relatives and invited guests from the area.

Elizabeth Loudon Antive Yakima Wash Purdue Florence Loudon Loudol Miss Pardue Dove Hlsworth Newton Ir

Mary Casey Leaves Houston Post in Quick Move

Mary Casey departed early for Houston to begin a new job after staying with her aunt Mrs. Harold Brittingham for a time. The brief note records her abrupt departure and current residence with her relative.

Mary Casey Houston Harold Brittingham

Miss Ruth Stephens to Honor Miss Adams Luncheon

Miss Ruth Stephens invites Miss Betty Adams to a luncheon at Stephens home on Friday. The Ladies auxiliary of Trinity Lutheran Church meets Wednesday at the parish hall with Mrs. G. A. Pochinat coordinating a mission garment drive for New Guatemala. Mrs. Dixon hosts the social hour.

Ruth Stephens Adams Huth Stephens Betty Adams Rey Trinity Lutheran Churel Mra G. A. Pochinat New Galtica Dixon

Closing Luncheon Of Discussion Group Held

The Want fis Glue discussion group met at the club house for a closing luncheon and final session of the season. Chairman Mrs E T Green presided. Guest speaker Mrs George M Engle Jr spoke on the story of Jacob in Elb Tent language. New officers named for the coming year include Mrs Green chairwoman, A Backs recording chairman, J J Lawrence treasurer, W H LeMay secretary, and Francois Corder press reporter. Family features appeared in the Light Want Ads.

David ©. Brown D. H. Mullinux Francis Corder A. ¥. Stuart E.T. Green George Stuemke J. K. Stunet Paul Steffler Mix George Mengle Jr Tyne Jacob Mesdames BT Green A. Backs Rec J. J. Lawrence Treasuer W. HH. LeMay Francois Corder

How to Prevent Moth Damage

A fragmented consumer guide explains moth control at home. It promotes cleaning drawers and closets, spraying products such as Brand Lect Spray, and exposing items to sunlight. It also mentions using other remedies like adhesive powders and cautions against cheap substitutes while urging standard brand sprays for effectiveness.

Ong Adil Prema Buna

Parties Are Slate For Brides And Grooms

Brides to be and their friends plan a month of events across San Antonio area. Miss Petey Bishop’s May 27 wedding to Lt. Paul Coiner anchors the social calendar with showers and breakfasts from Randolph Field to local homes. Hostesses Janet Frank Margaret Hall Betty Adams entertain, rehearse, and toast the couple in gatherings at Fort Sam Houston and surrounding estates.

Trousseaux Minstere Petey Bishop Lleyt Onstex Paul Coiner Joe Guidera Bishop Randolph Field Janet Frank H. Frank San Antonis Arsenal Margaret Hall Miss Bishop Beltle Betty Adams Henry Pingh Hasland

West Point Bound Misses Wicks and Bachtel

Miss Mary Jo Wicks and Miss Margaret Bachtel of San Antonio are set for June week festivities at West Point. They depart June 2 with Mrs. Eugene Hays and plan to visit New York City Washington and return in three to four weeks. Evelyn White joins University of Texas parties in Austin.

Caydeia West Point Mary Jo Wicks Margaret Bachtel Mary Jols Eugene Hays Hays David Schnitter New York City Washington Evelyn White University of Texas Austin

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