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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1943

Page

4

Saturday Parties Honor Thomas Jefferson High School Graduates

Socially SS Speaking reports a series of weekend celebrations for graduates of Thomas Jefferson High School. Hosts Mrs. Roffl Schoolfield hosted a swimming party at the Country Club for the graduates, with 40 center plays members invited. Mrs. Tom Etheridge hosted a luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel in honor of Elizabeth Fite and Frances Etheridge, with 14 friends present. Other gatherings included a pool party hosted by Mrs Oscar Hunt Judkins for Madge Barclay Terry Tymerson and Nancy Ald Grand, plus a party for Incarnate Word High School graduates with Mrs James J Jordan assisting. A bachelorette gathering honored Mary Jane Jackson of Alamo Heights High School at the St Anthony Hotel, with 15 senior class places set. A ranch party planned by Nancr Bowen and Charlotte Whiteheld for Beryl WwiFrancs and Belly McShane was postponed to May 29.

Ro FL Schoolfield Dp Ann Yof Thomas Jefferson High School Elizabeth Fite Jo Ann Nelson Charlotte Cooper Hetty Jean Nessiex Tom H. Etheridge Frances Echeridge Jeffer Son St. Anthony “Rotel Fite K. E. Fite Oscar Hunt Judkins Madge Barcla Terry Tymerson Nancy Ald Grand St. Mary's Hall Clash An. Lee Fiona B. Hughes Pradgates James J. Jordan Louise Grimland la A Nancr Bowen Charlotte Wwhitheld Formter Beryl WwiFrancs Belly McShane

Nigea Honored At Breakfast Behind Sun Room Event

Nigea Honored At Breakfast in the Sun Room of St Anthony hotel on Sunday morning to honor Joyce Ann Geherrer a St Marys Parochial school graduate. Guests listed include Ulisses Betty dean Downbarn Beverly Hardy Pulley Clack Alice Ingels dean Marie Durnan Lillian Toudouz Bernice Siden Alene Bull Zena De Phillip Nora Harriett Tilng Dorothy Frovbel Cecilia Nelson. Lone Star Benevolent Club met Wednesday with Mrs Helen Ley who will host a benefit party for the club at YY Saturday at the Crockett for club temper. Hire Dirk Matoney to be Castess at the Heat Meeting.

Aurea Heuerer N. A. Lani St Anthony Joyce Ann Geherrer St. Mary's Parochial School Ulisses Betty Dean Downbarn Beverly Hardy Pulley Clack Alice Ingels Dean Marie Durnan Lillian Toudouz Bernice, Siden Alene Bull Zena de Phillip Nora

Nazis Shoot Then Burn 94 Poles

London dispatch cites underground radio report claiming Polish victims were shot and then burned by German forces on May 7 in Poland. The broadcast alleges 84 bodies were found, with German forces responsible in an apparent massacre.

London Feierriph Polan

Missionary to Bring Message on Why Mormonism Tonight

An older missionary will deliver the evening sermon titled Why Mormonism tonight. The speaker, age 45, is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and will address a topic framed as a letter or discussion. The event is part of a church program led by local leaders.

Max Ian Ing T Hic Miss Frirtex Govermen

Training Dogs for Service in Defense

Reader inquiries cover using pet dogs for military work, weighing options for enlistment and service. Articles discuss government canine programs in the Quartermaster Corps, standards for acceptance, and civilian efforts to support defense with trained dogs.

Deibhloff Plans Timely Message At Church

A Marian county sermon titled The Power of the Holy Spirit is set for Sunday morning at Prih Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor C. J. DieWiiott will deliver the message with a Wednesday vesper prayer service featuring Die Rey, Diepints speaking.

Deibhloff

Gospel Church Revival Set at Gammauady Church

Evangelist and Mrs C F Ingley will begin a two week revival at Gammauady Gospel Church. Local congregants expect a series of inspirational sermons and congregational singing led by the Ingleys during the event.

C. F. Ingley

Good Manners Columns and Advice Fragments

Mrs Cornelius Beeckman answers readers on condolence etiquette and wedding guest norms. Advice covers calling or writing after a death, inviting married couples as attendants, expressing gratitude for a dance, and whether guests must bring a shower gift.

Playful pattern 9071 for Misses and Women outfits

Advertisement for Simplicity pattern 9071 a play outfit with surplice bodice pleated shorts and tie on skirt in misses and women's sizes 12 14 18 16 20 30 32 34 36 28 and 40. Requires 6 yards of 25 inch fabric. Send 16 cents plus size and address to The San Antonio Light Pattern Department Texas. Delivery may take two weeks or longer.

Mathan Marlin Marian Bertin Atten San Antonio Sei Antonio Texas

Nerves Fray in German Morale Under Bombings

London May 20 The morale of Germany under heavy air attack remains a critical factor for both sides, with Wing Commander L. V. Fraser noting a precondition for collapse though not yet decisive. The German press shows disciplined control, and denial of hard facts signals legitimacy of propaganda. nine months after the thousand bomber raid on Cologne, public grumbling appears, while propaganda seeks leniency in morale reporting.

Germany L. Ve Fraser RAF International London Rube Co|4 Jogne Catngne COMDR L. V. Fraser

Value of a Soul Sermons and World War II Morale Notes

The piece mixes religious talks by Jo H R Wilson and Frank Dunn on spiritual value beyond wealth and materialism, with scattered wartime notes on morale in Berlin and civil defense. It also contains an advertisement for embroidery patterns and a commerce mention about pattern orders.

Jo H R. Wilson Lenter Heights Ghirist Porter Roth Serviors Igon Frank Dunn Denver Heights the Treasury Wilson Optimiens

Magnifying the Master Sermon at 44 M. Sunday

An 805 Heights church, Neat Puete of etters, will speak on Magnifying the Master at 44 m. Sunday, with the audience invited to attend. The note references political talk about a senate house conference committee and payments, but the readable fragment centers on the church event.

Neal Sthak Tir Etters M. Bunday

Forty years in the Wilderness sermon at Central Christian

Pastor Floyd Allan Bash of Central Christian Church on Main Avenue Camien announces Sunday morning topic Forty years i dhe Wilderness. Evening service favors baccalaureate at Municipal auditorium. Christian Endeavor to meet before service at 6 20 and disband at 7 20 so youth may attend.

Bash Floyd Allan Bash Central Christian Church Main Avenue Camien

Services to Honor Graduates at St Johns FAltheran

Sunday morning services at St Johns FAltheran church will be dedicated to the congregation's high school and college graduates. The sermon will be "The Conclusion for the Matter." Members of the altar guild will attend the evening service in a weedy wording.

St. Johns Faltheran Church Altar Guild

Bacring Down On the News Bacring Down On the News

Article fragment recounts a chaotic Virginia food conference with odd antics and rumors. Report mentions mayonnaise on a head, a tomato surprise, and a banquet for 45 nations. Also notes strange references to Holera and Rumors of 10 000 half pints.

Artrur Bugs Virginia

Brother of Dead Flier Is Missing

A United States bomber station in England reports that A Lieut Mark Mathis of Ben Angelo, who took over the flying fortress after his brother Jark was killed in a raid on March 18, is missing in action. The notice was announced today.

United States England Hide Mark Mathis Ben Angelo Flying Fortress Jark

Davis Sunday Topics at Cheatholme Presbyterian and High School

The Rev Francis Davie pastor of Cheatholme Presbyterian Church will lead Sunday morning service on The Power of Transformed Life at the church located 325 Hermitage Court. The Rev Mr Davis will deliver the baccalauseate sermon at Hot Wally High School auditorium at 8 18 p.m. on the Challenge of the Unattained.

Francis Davie Cheatholme Presbyterian Church Hermitage Court Davis Hot Wally High School

Divorce notices and county permits listed in Vital Statistics

A dense local page itemizes divorces including Ghantem versus El its, Thomne PD versus Bl n Sra, and several other couples with names such as Jackson, Ane hong, McKinney, Robbing, Stephens, Francia, Baker, Richards, Kirby, Worth, and Gonzalez. It also lists rural permits with dates in May and May 17, showing residents like Sophia Yadson and Leo Rocka, along with street addresses and local notation.

Ghantem Eltis Thomne PD Bln Sra Foyte Aeeem Kara Tee Jackson Giorge Anehong Frekheen So Yarthrnwehs London D. McKinney Annie McKinney Arie M. Robbing William Ht Raniine Uth Stephens Miles Stephens Edward Lee Francia Sie Francia Narriage Arnulmint Alainit Dacathy Fy Beker Bi Baker Sophia Yadson Wepenake Alderin Donel Radtiths Colorado Eanardo Rocka Teidoroa Ellie Tench Wondlawn Drive Wasl Seay William Marlon Avant Wanver Wanver,. Iy My “Antenin Tintaricomlote Fragt Ms Tielke Ytf Tangier Alax Banian Weal Commeyen Mag Weyer Lenferinga Metwary Fay Margarity Jimeno Carles

Italian Prisoners May Help Farmers In California

DL QENTRO Calif May 22 44 Two thousand Italian prisoners of war may be brought here to ease the farm labor shortage officialy informed the Imperial county employment service They would be paid 80 cents a day provided with meals and housed in a prison camp They would be transported from the camp to the fields by farmers employing them

DL Qentro Calif Venera Tom Tee

Miller Gives Sermon Theme at North Aland Church

Dr. P. BD. Miller of First Presbyterian Church North Aland and Path streets will speak on An Empowered Church during morning worship. Rev. Wm. Loge, associate minister, preaches at the evening hour. New styles of evening worship services begin, second in the series.

P. BD. Miller First Presbyterian Church North Aland Path Streets Wm. M. Loge Flys Presbyterian Waz

Telephone Line to Alaska Opened in Yukon Territory

HEADQUARTERS OF NORTHS WEST SERVICE COMMAND Whitehorse Yukon Territory May 22 A 1560 mile telephone line described by army officers as the world s longest open wire circuit has linked the northern outpost with the world beside it The line runs alongside much of the new Alaskan Highway and was opened officially yesterday with exchanges between Whitehorse and Washington A military teletype service was christened Col K B Bush chief of staff to Brig Gen James A O Connor Northwest Service Command said the line was completed in nine months amid hazardous conditions

Norths West Service Command Whitehorse Yukon Territory Washington Col K. B. Bush Quincy James JA. O'Connor Northwest Service Command

Vacation Bible School Set at Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran Church announces a six day Bible school program for children aged four to sixteen. Open to Sunday school enrollees and others, it runs from June 14 using church facilities with a staff of workers and teachers organizing activities.

Nnn Paclitles of Ietinea Lotheran Church

Spann's Message Draws Wide Interest

Dr J Richard Spratt of Laurel Heights Methodist Church West Woodlawn avenues and Belknap Place will deliver the sermon Brilliant Ways of Going Grow at the evening ship how event. In the morning Dr Spratt will speak on Where Grab Bryson Unveroiland.

J. Richard Spat Laurel Heights Methedtat West Woodliwn Avenueé Belknap Place Golig Wrove Spratt

Sermon Topic for Sunday at Israel Evangelical Church

John A. Scherner pastor of the Israel Evangelical church on Ave E at Felia street selects The Church That Is Ready to Die as the Sunday morning sermon subject. Midweek services are noted for Wednesday, continuing the Acts study series.

John A. Scherner jSraee Evangelical Church Avenue EB Fella Street Scherser Wall

Sewell Announces Sunday Sermons at Grove Avenue Church

Grove Avenue Church of Christ announces morning service at 10 48 with Dr Sowell preaching on Our Great Deliverance in the evening at a later hour The event centers on Reverend Bowell at 10 Grove Avenue with details in the church notice.

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