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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

7

Parties for Ft Sam Officers and Wives

A number of parties are planned at Ft Sam Houston for officers and their wives preparing for foreign duty. On May 21 Colonel and Mrs Don ai E Carle host a cock supper for Colonel and Mrs Robert Peyton, who leave June 1 for Germany, and Colonel and Mrs F L Wilson also headed to Germany for tour duty. Colonel and Mrs Rawley Cham ar attend a casual buffet May 23 in their quarters while hosting officers and wives bound for foreign duty. Mrs H Tingay hosted a luncheon at the Ft Sam Houston Officers club honoring Mrs Peyton, with 24 guests attending and floral arrangements enhancing the event.

Ft. Sam Houston Cel Donai E. Carle Robert Peyton Germany F. L. Wilson Iso Rawley -Chamars

Four Frederick Graduates Feted at Acquaint Tea

A Tuesday tea at Frederick's hosted by Mrs. D. N. Cushing honored Misses Dorothy Garner Pat Mortigan Madeline Milner and Anna Jo Milner home from art school in Houston. About 40 graduates attended with mothers assisting. Floral centerpieces included gladioli and gardenias.

Lcty Frederick's D. N. Cushing Dorothy Garner Pat Mortigan Madeline Milner Anna Jo Milner Hous ‘Ton Mesdames Alfred Morrison Gervais Garner Aubrey Milner

Hodges Visits L A

Hodges returns from Texas U home coming week activities to spend the week with his mother Mrs Kelvin Pritchett and Dr Pritchett. He will depart Saturday for Houston where he serves on the staff of the Houston Post.

Hodges Texas U Kelvin Pritchett Dr. Pritchett Houston The Houston Post

Mirror of Your Mind by Lawrence Gould Consulting Psychologist

Psychological guidance discusses emotional reactions to likes and dislikes and the tendency to blame others. It contrasts cruelty and acceptance, noting how denial of unfriendly feelings harms self memory and how Spartan endurance can reflect neurosis and quest for approval. Copyright 160 King Feat Syn. Ios.

Lawrence Gould King Syn

Reed at home following May wedding trip

Mr and Mrs Hamar Doak Rev Reed reside at 6128 Mulberry. The former Martha Coralyn Skidmore is now Mrs Reed, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Nickson Aidmore. Groom Merry Homer Reed of Rison Ark. They wed in May in the Five Baptist church chapel by Dr Perry Webb, with only immediate family present. Patsy Jean Baker stood by as bridesmaid and Robert Eriks acted as best man.

Hamar Doak Rev Mulberry Reed Martha Coralyn Skidmore Glen Nickson Aidmore Merry Homer Reed Rison Ark Baptist Church Patsy Jean Baker Bonds Robert FE Gene Eriks Wes

Horoscope forecast for Taurus and others in 1850

The page offers a dense, dated horoscope covering zodiac signs from Taurus to Aquarius. It hints at mental keenness, careful work, and constructive efforts for May and June, with references to planetary influences and personal conduct. It mentions health, creativity, and career guidance, urging steadiness and faith. A birthdate note for notable figures appears among generic predictions.

Evidius Butler Clilinus Wonil U Atenaity Hans Simei Uranus Haldon Taurus Alfairears Nev Tuphtec Publi Vveri Kaw Tenner Pyaigtan Alarareres Ivan

Mrs Dawson Named Officer At Waco Meeting

Mrs Rapier Dawson was named vice president of the State Planned Parenthood league at a meeting in Waco. She attended with Mesdanies Hugh Hales and Reapers Kolm and Mr and Mrs Norman Bodet. Announcement of birth Alan Norman George on May 2. Mrs Bodet formerly Miss Martha Crain, daughter of Mrs A Z Crain. Norman G Rodet named paternal grandfather. Mrs A M Ronald to host dinner at 8 pm Wednesday June 4 at La Paloma after Miss Diane Qlca wedding rehearsal.

Rapier Dawson State Phanned Parenthood League Waco Hugh Halés Reapers Kolm Norman G. Bodet Jy Alan Norman George UT A. M. Ronald Pam la Paloma Diane Qlca the Meador Jr

More Grads Feted With Parties

Mrs Tom Blue and Mrs Sam Greco will honor their daughters Merry Ton Blue and Elize Ett Ann Green with a garden party May 21 at Mrs Greco’s home. The honorees are graduates of Jefferson High School. Miss Care Hess, Incarnate Word High School graduate, was feted by Miss Diana Petsch at a dinner at the Manor tearoom. Guests included several young women and their mothers. Trinity U graduate Miss Carolyn Lane was feted by Aunt Miss Emma Glenn Vickers in the St Anthony hotel.

Tom Blue Sam Greco Merry Ton Blue Elizeett Ann Green Tue Jefferson Bigh School Care Hess Ruth Hess Mesdames Leonard Hess B. J. Petsch Carolyn Lane Trinity U Emma Glenn Vickers St. Anthony

Social Calendar Highlights Teas and Showers This Week

Tuesday evening hosts Miss Arvilla Taylor with a 7 30 supper at her home honoring Miss Jane Phillips and Gatee Bill Johnson Mrs A A Yates hosts a 3 to 7 pm picnic supper at her home honoring Miss Shirley Jensen a Bright Shawl style show luncheon at 1230 pm Wednesday Mrs Dan Allensworth hosts luncheon at the Bright Shawl honoring Mrs Edward Shelihorn Mike L Jacobs hosts luncheon and pottery shower at 1280 pm at Bright Shawl honoring Miss Lolita Hagg Miss Katharine Zander luncheon and shower at 1280 pm at Mrs A N Moursund and Mrs H M Moursund compliments Miss Elizabeth Barrell bride elect

Arvilla’ Taylor Jane Phillips Gatee Bill Johnson A. A. Yates Shirley Jensen Dan ¢. Allensworth Edward Shelihorn Yirs Mike L. Jacobs Shaw Lolita Hagg Katharine Zander Cita Watson A. N. Moursund H. M. Moursund Menger Kote Elizabeth Barrell

Summer living room refresh ideas from 1950s notes

The text suggests lightening a living room this season by removing heavy draperies and uprighting lighter colored curtaining and slipcovers for fresh look. It mentions keeping carpet and room size, using light rugs to brighten and add texture, and arranging a conversation group around the fireplace.

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Men Plan Motor Trip to Baltimore Wedding

Bil Mercy and Rob ert P Brewer II with Louis Bishop will drive from Thibodaux Louisiana to Baltimore for the Curtis T Vaughan Jr wedding. Phyllis Ann Louis will marry Vaughan on June 9 with Bill as best man and Robert as usher.

Bil Mercy Thibodaux Robert P. Brewer II Texas U

Shiny Skin Remedies For Oily Complexions

A health column advises girls with oily skin to avoid overdone cosmetics. Use soap twice daily, hot and cold compresses, and a skin tonic with astringent components. A facial brush with firm but not matting bristles aids circulation and normal skin function.

Luncheon Honors Bride Elect At Peraux Rooms

Mrs Ky Putnam hosted a luncheon in the Peraux rooms at the St. Anthony Hotel to honor bride elect Mrs Mirabeth Barrett. Guests from Austin included Mrs Ben Greig Mesdames Meredith Mallory Jr and W Rogers Jr plus John Foshee and Miss Eleanor Gonfe Marjorie Buehek Elizabeth Melernon. Mr and Mrs Edward M Sweeney hosted a formal dinner. Jane Phillips and fiancé Bill Johnson attended a quiet evening at their home with pink roses and gardenias on the serving table and pink tapers in silver candelabra. MM Phillips and Ella K Duns assisted in serving.

Ky Putnam Austin Hera Peraux St. Anthony Mirabeth Anp Barrett Ben, Greig Mesdame Meredith Mallory Jr W . Rogers Jr John Foshee Eleanor Gonfe Marjorie Buehek Elizabeth Melernon Edward M. Sweeney Moray Thei Homie Hengring Jane Phillips Bill Johnson Phillips

Young Shannon Receives Honor From Local Music Club

Shannon, 11, was invited to join the junior department of the Ley Musical Club after winning a club sponsored contest. Her 10 compositions, two of which were performed at Ruth Crowell’s Edna recital at Hertzberg Music Memorial Center, earned her the gold medal in the junior division. Dorothy Meyer announced the award.

Wliss Shannon Boylen The Ley Musical Club Svich Ruth Crowell Hertzberg Music Memorial Center Dorothy Meyer Wes Palssmedal

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T. Sam L. A Ice Crean Dairies Fox Reeds Mrs. Dawson Elizabeth Hillyer Ott Helen Pulchrityre Follett Teddy A J. Milter King Festurne Tae Krorvwuuke Vaida Sherman Yale Arvid iArvid Dhey Travis Jeff Davis Persial Robert E. Lee Jef Davis Ita Pouthve Dolly Varden
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