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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1942

Page

4

Miss Scales Wedding Set for May at Fort Sam Houston

Dr and Mrs Gustav Weber and Mr and Mrs Lewis Scales prepare for the engagement of Margaret Jean Scales to List Gordon Napier George. Attendants include Mrs Weber as bride’s attendant and Lt George as best man. Groomsmen include Lieut Skages Russell McFarland Napier Rogers. Ceremony at 8:30 p.m. May 20 at Fort Sam Houston chapel with a family reception at the St Anthony hotel.

Gustav Weber Lewis B. Scales Mershall Scales Margaret Jean Gordon Napier George Wil

Breakfast party planning and church wedding etiquette notes

The text outlines hosting a breakfast party before or after commencement with informal tone and invitations, suggests writing guest cordial notes, describes kid friendly breakfast items like fruit juice strawberries cream melon and hot bread, and touches on church wedding invitation cards and proper table manners such as wiping lips with a napkin to keep glasses clean. It includes examples of invitation wording and manners guidance for attendees and hosts.

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Evening social notes span dances and parties across city venues

Mr and Mrs Jack Catto host dinner dance at Anacacho room after cocktails at home for guest Miss Roxana Holland. Fort Bam Houston Officers Club hosts dinner dance honoring graduates Miss Mary Vance Miss Anderson Pat Gil and Nancy Eagles. Hayne club hosts diner party and gym dance for Jefferson High graduates. Mr and Mrs Walter Lehmann give lawn party and evening dance complimenting Miss Jacqueline Lehmann Eleanor McAlten Mildred Bpeargman Dorothy Parker Sally Kirener Billy Belohdravek Eudora Hut and Betty Ruth Gaines graduates. Miss Jessie Linn Donat hosts tea at her home complimenting bride to be Beatrice McCaughan.

Neradlar Jack Catto Roxana Holland Preston Vance John Anderson Taaue QU Jr W. Wl Eagles Fort Bam Houston Jefferson High School Walter Lehmann P.m Jacqueine Lehmann Eleanor McAlten Mildred Bpeargman Dorothy Parker Sally Kirener Billy Belohdravek Eudora Hut Betty Ruth Gaines Jessie Linn Donat Beatrice McCaughan

Thomas Jefferson High graduate hosts spring dinner party

A Thomas Jefferson High School graduate hosted a Thursday night dinner party at her Bab cock Toad home. Guests included Anita Pettich Eva Hemirickson Mary Lou Ghrower Inez Breit and Margaret Brun along with Arthur Meng er Gus Gerfi ere and others. A garden party and treasure hunt honored Jacquelite a grammar school graduate. Dalafes and delphinium in school colors accent the table. Tau Gamma Epsilon election honors Carl D Newton on Hockaday campus.

Hoss Majors Snomes Thomas Jefferrson High School Babcock Toad Anita Pettich Eva Hemirickson Mary Loughrower Inez Breit Margaret Brun Arthur Menger Gus Gerfiere Aathy Bowman Armand Breit Jolle Stewart BW. Bernhardt Woodrow Vaughen Tr Hilts Fresno Mr. Vaughan BE Paso Marie Bills A. E. Hartmann Jacquelite St. Henry’s Academy Carolyn Cratch Bir Bally Kitsner Alamo Heights Dalafes Delphinium Mises Henre Davis Opheus Grunnian Carrie Newton Mim Carl D. Newton Tau Gamma Epsilon Hockaday Junior College Dallas Sie Century Adolphus Hotel

Still the Graduate Parties Mount

Festivities mark nearing diploma day as Jefferson High celebrates with a June 4 Country Club party hosted by Mrs. M. H. Killian for senior Miss Tommie Lou Ziegler. Ziegler and Miss Christinel Rogers depart for Camp Arramhead in the second week of June as assistant counselors and Ziegler’s parents plan a summer Mason County ranch stay. Mrs. B. F. Slout and daughter Mrs. Frank Newton Jr host a tea honoring Miss Pegay Gleescke, with cluster decorations and assistive guests, while the senior class is noted among attendees.

M. H. Killian Country Club Tommie Lou Ziegler Jefferson High School Ziegler Christinel Rogers Camp Arramhead Zieglere Thad Ziegler Mason County B. F. Slout Frank Newton Jr Pegay Glesecke Braduste Macy's Hall Martin Gilesecke Gus Olesecke Peay Coleman

The Roulette Deal Goes Wrong at the Casino

In a casino scene Hank and Ann win big at a roulette table but are accused of cheating when a croupier misplaces bets. A manager and detective review the claims as Ann’s bag is searched, revealing $350 in chips Hank allegedly shared. Jim Brent defends Ann, and the detective admits a mistaken conclusion after hearing Jim’s account. Charges are debated, but the manager apologizes.

Hank Ann Helf-Share Croupler Henk Annn Garfield Taxen Ening Plesse Tremsbling Jim Brent Jim Anna Nartner Henk Bruigee Burke Bank

Alphabet Gamma Sorority Party Honored At Balado Pool

Saturday afternoon the Alpha Blama Gamma sorority was honored with a swimming party at the Balado pool hosted by Mrs FE Jollingon in honor of Miss Dorothy Jahnson's birthday. The event followed a Saturday evening calendar with the San Antonio Music Teachers association at 7 p m and the Philharmonic Music club at Mire Rally Steen’s home.

San Antonio Music Teachers Association Philharmonic Music Club Mire Rally Steen Alpha Blama Gamma Sorority Balado Pool Jollingon Dorothy Jahnson

Beauty Hints for Blondes in Juicy Style

A reflective column argues against judging blondes by hair color, urging natural tones and careful makeup. It warns against overprocessing like frequent peroxide use and home bleaching, and recommends subtle warm tones, soft eyeliners, and mascara to enhance eyes while preserving hair texture and skin radiance.

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Mrs Holmes Honors Two At Luncheon In Anacacho Room

Mrs Holmes hosted a luncheon Saturday in the Anacacho room honoring Miss Josephine Chadwick and Mrs Alex Kovalevsky former Frances Richmond. Guests included Barbara Partridge Virginia Woodland Betty Brown Sally Fountain Dorothy Rethes and J K Chenault and David Sherrard. Holmes, formerly Barbara Moore, is the daughter of Colonel and Mrs John J Moore of Fort Worth and will join Captain Holmes at Camp Barkeley Abilene later.

Robert Hicks Holmes Anacacho Room Josephine Chadwick David Sherrard Holmes Barbara Moore John J. Moore Fort Bari Houstett Captain Holmes Camp Barkeley Abilene

Slacks Wearers Told How To Make Best Appearance

A wartime fashion feature advises men and women on choosing slacks. It covers cut, fabric, fit, and coordinating outfits with jackets, shirts, coats, and accessories to flatter different figures while presenting a period voice on style and self-presentation.

Marian Martin Coste Fust Len Center Ban Ase]fonio Light Pattern Department Ban Antonio Texas Kime Pewrates Russ VI Hedy LaMarr Peggy Diggins Slug Magazine

Peril Lurks in Romantic Fancies and Domestic Strife

A 22 year old writer asks how to handle loving another man while married to a kind husband who has mistreated her. An adviser urges choosing duty over fantasy, noting pregnancy and a dangerous mix of desire. A second letter from a troubled wife complains of a unfaithful husband and a vindictive, public embarrassment.

Strong Hands to Work for You Voiced in Help Wanted

Four superior American workers touted as the most efficient hands in the world. Tempered hands ready for employment if you offer a good job. The Light’s Help Wanted column has long been relied on to match skilled labor with opportunities. Call 1231 before 7 pm Saturday for publication in The Big Sunday Light.

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