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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1969

Page

9

New Officers for Epsilon Delta Texas Pi Mu Installed

Epsilon Delta of Texas Pi Mu installs Irene Smith as president and eight others at a spring luncheon at Arden Grove Party House. Officers include Carol Roach vice president Don Jones recording secretary Mimi Montgomery corresponding secretary Sandra Brieger treasurer Lynne Duke communications chair Sally Robberson pianist Argie Bonduris reporter-historian guest speaker Mrs. Max Reiter.

Epsilon Delta of Texas National Society of Pi Mu Arden Grove Party House Irene Smith Carol Roach Don Jones Mimi Montgomery Sandra Brieger Lynne Duke Sally Robberson Argie Bonduris Max Reiter

Angela Melendez to Wed Tony Garcia Jr in June

The engagement of Miss Angela Melendez to Tony Garcia Jr. is announced by her parents. They plan to marry June 7 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The bride studied at Fox Tech High School, attended San Antonio College and St. Philip's College. Tony Garcia Jr. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony R. Garcia and a St. Mary's University graduate pursuing a master's at St. Mary's School of Education. He held roles with student government and local education programs.

Angela Melendez Tony Garcia Jr Joe E. Melendez Holy Rosary Catholic Church Fox Tech High School San Antonio College St. Philip’s College Tony R. Garcia Jefferson High School St. Mary’s University St. Mary’s School of Education Union of College Socalities Lambda Epsilon Phi Upward Bound

Royal Engagement Planned for Susan Holt and Dayton Royal

Mr and Mrs W F Holt Jr announce the engagement of their daughter Susan Amanda Holt to Dayton Jones Royal son of Mr and Mrs I C Royal An October wedding is planned Miss Holt a Sam Houston High School graduate and her fiance an Highlands High School graduate

W. F. Holt Jr Susan Amanda Dayton Jones Royal

Vacation in Mexico with Mr and Mrs Benjamin Garreta

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Garreta are vacationing in Mexico visiting Guadalajara Mexico City Acapulco and other places of interest during their trip.

Benjamin Garreta Mexico Guadalajara Mexico City Acapulco

Modernist Table to End Year Installations Slated

The Modernist Round Table of the Woman's Club of San Antonio will host a year end meeting and officer installation at a Tuesday luncheon in Ski Lodge Lake McQueeney with Mrs. Frank B. Roberts as hostess. Officers to be installed include Will G. Sexauer chairman Andrew Bush vice chairman C W Mechler secretary Joe C Bryan treasurer C C Uhl reporter and Mary Tom Weyman historian. Mrs Gerald Parker has chaired the group for the past two years.

The Woman’s Club of San Antonio Ski Lodge Lake McQueeney Frank B. Roberts Will G. Sexauer Andrew Bush C. W. Mechler Joe C. Bryan C. C. Uhl Mary Tom Weyman Gerald Parker

Nurse Student Arrives From Dallas for Summer Visit

Miss Susan Grimes returns from her third year at Texas Woman's University School of Nursing and will spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter N Grimes.

Susan Grimes Dallas Texas Woman’s University School of Nursing Walter N. Grimes

Graduation Attended by Delgado Family at Huntsville

Mrs. Frank Delgado and her son-in-law Ruben Garza traveled to Huntsville to attend the graduation of her son Rudy Delgado from Sam Houston State University on May 18. He earned the BS degree and will spend the summer with his mother along with his wife.

Frank Delgado Ruben Garza Huntsville Rudy Delgado Sam Houston State University

Maria Theresia Gunda Kerford Weds in Starnberg Ceremony

Mrs Heilwig Schulte Strat haus Starnberg announces the May 17 marriage of her daughter Maria Theresia Gunda to Francis John Kerford of San Antonio. The ceremony was at St Joseph Church Starnberg with postnuptial European travels before their May 29 arrival here. The bride had previously toured the U S. A brunch note mentions fried potatoes tomatoes and sauteed bananas with eggs and bacon or ham.

Heloise readers share helpful home hacks from ironing to cooking

A collection of reader tips covers making an infant seat pad a chair rocker cushion, mounting TV listings with a napkin holder, drying sweaters on a broom handle, cleaning scorched pans with cold water, flavoring yellow beans with iced beet juice, using a popcorn popper for melting butter and hot chocolate, and breading meat for a golden finish.

Heloise Ruth Parkes Ruth Melville

Librarian tips for gentle overdue book return

A parent explains using a trade system to teach a preschooler to return library books on time. Instead of returning the old due book, the child exchanges it for a new one, reinforcing the concept through a simple, tangible swap.

Heloise Judy

Clever Household Hints From Readers

A reader shares pinching bag ties with pipestem cleaners for sealing plastic bags and cutting them in half to save costs. Another reader uses colorless nail polish along torn seams of ravelling fabrics before resewing to prevent further fraying.

Heloise Pipestem Cleaners

September Wedding Planned for Miss Rebeca Lee Simpson

Announcement by Mr and Mrs Bryan Leonard Simpson notes their daughter Rebeca Lee Simpson will wed Sept 20 near Bulverde. She is Alamo Heights High School alumna and Trinity University graduate candidate. Groom to be Mr Mech, son of Mr and Mrs Leslie William Mech of Dallas.

Rebecca Lee Simpson Bryan Leonard Simpson Bulverde Simpson Alamo Heights High School Trinity University Alpha Lambda Delta Alpha Chi Mech Leslie William Mech Dallas St. Mark’s School of Texas Trinity

Anacacho Chapter Installs New Officers

The Anacacho Chapter National Secretaries Association installed officers including President James L. Riegert and Vice Presidents O E Springs and Velma Bonnet. Recording Secretary Louise Jesse, Corresponding Secretary Loretta Lanick, and Treasurer Patricia Gordon were also named in the ceremony.

Anacacho National Secretaries Association Mesdames James L. Riegert O. E. Springs Velma Bonnet Louise Jessee Loretta Lanick Patricia Gordon

Rehearsal Dinner for Conrad Beeck and Alice Wittig

Mr and Mrs Merle H Beeck hosted a rehearsal dinner Friday evening in Oak Hills Country Club for their son Conrad and his bride to be Miss Alice Christine Wittig. The U shaped table was white skirting and bridal motif with 25 covers.

Merle H. Beeck Oak Hills Country Club Conrad Alice Christine Wittig

Hints From Heloise in Puck Comic Weekly

A Sunday feature presents Heloise tips appearing in the Puck comic weekly page with King Features Syndicate attribution. Hints cover household tasks and clever shortcuts as a light humor element in the Sunday strip.

Heloise Puck the Comic Weekly King Features Syndicate, Inc

Christened Daughter of Spec and Mrs York Clamann

Christina Marie Clamann infant daughter of Spec and Mrs York Clamann was christened by Rev George Montague at Holy Rosary Church. Godparents were Miss Darlene Ryza of Schertz and Dr Peter Clamann of Adelphi Maryland. Grandparents Mr and Mrs L C Ryza of Schertz and Dr and Mrs H G Clamann of Converse attended.

Christina Marie Clamann Spec York Clamann George Montague Holy Rosary Church Darlene Ryza Schertz Peter Clamann Adelphi L. C Ryza H. G. Clamann Converse

Couple To Be Feted On 20th Wedding Anniversary

In celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs James William Deskin will be honored at a luncheon Saturday in La Louisiane Sharing honors will be their daughter Cheryl Diane and Berry Schneider, graduating seniors at Edison High School. Host for the occasion will be William Walton McClain.

James William Deskin la Louisiane Cheryl Diane Berry Schneider Edison High School William Walton McClain

Timely Topics State Club Elects New Officers

The Timely Topics State Club elected officers with Mrs. J. Croswell Hall as president, Thomas Deely as vice president, John Armitage as secretary, and John W. Browning as treasurer. Mrs. George Dilworth joins as a new member.

Timely Topics Club J. Croswell Hall Thomas Deely John Armitage John W. Browning George Dilworth

Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrated by Marmon Family

Mr and Mrs H Victor Marmon will be honored by their children at a reception marking their 50th wedding anniversary. The event takes place Sunday at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Roland Jacobson Jr Co hosts include Mr and Mrs Don Carrano of Huntington NY and Mr and Mrs Harvey Marmon.

H. Victor Marmon Roland Jacobson Jr Don Carrano Huntington, L. I N.Y Harvey Marmon

Lunch for Piano Teachers Installation Luncheon

The Piano Teachers Forum will hold its annual installation luncheon on May 28 at the Court yard Restaurant. Retiring president Mrs. G. F. Donald will install new officers including G. G. Lennard president Artells Dickson vice president Donald recording secretary Walter Heron corresponding secretary Archie Evans treasurer FE. E. Ogilvie publicity E. D. Mayes historian L. P. Penrod parliamentarian. Chairmen include F. A. Bueche social A. M. Patterson telephone Fred R. Marts new music and Stella Seymour librarian.

Piano Teachers Forum G. F. Donald Mesdames G. G. Lennard Artells Dickson Donald Walter Heron Archie Evans FE. E. Ogilvie E. D. Mayes L. P. Penrod Mesdames F. A. Bueche A. M. Patterson Fred R. Marts Stella Seymour

Twins Mothers Plan Picnic at Raymond Russell Park

The Mothers of Twins organization will host a picnic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday at Raymond Russell Park. An estimated 30 to 50 twin sets and two to three triplet groups will attend with families including grandparents, uncles, and aunts. The San Antonio Fire Department will provide a demonstration and a clown will give balloons to children.

Mothers of Twins Organization Raymond Russell Park San Antonio

Xi Lambda Nu to Install New Officers at Dinner Meeting

Mrs Ray Smith will be installed as president of Xi Lambda Nu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at an 8 p.m. dinner meeting in Eddie Chan's Ho Tai Restaurant. Also to be installed are Mesdames Philip Wright vice president Henry Holder recording secretary John Chavana corresponding secretary and Lloyd Wakefield treasurer.

Ray Smith Xi Lambda Nu Beta Sigma Phi Eddie Chan Philip Wright Henry Holder John Chavana Lloyd Wakefield

Visitors From Hot Springs Stay With Local Friends

Here from Hot Springs visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Thrasher Hot Springs Ark formerly of San Antonio. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cagle and will spend time with Mrs. Frank Misselli. They will visit Mrs. Thrasher's mother Mrs. Rosie Anderson and brother Eddie Anderson.

Walter H. Thrasher Hot Springs Ark San Antonio Joe Cagle Frank Misselli

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Catholic Daughters of America Knights of Columbus Wil Lard Green Temple State KC Madeline Schmidt CDA Joseph Murphy LaMarque Supreme KC Epsilon Delta Officers D. Royal Miss Holt Susan A. Holt Ian Paris Kerfords Europe U.S F. J. Kerford Christian Science Christian Science Reading Room N. St. Mary's Street Gunter Hotel New Braunfels Avenue Broadway Mary Jorgens Mary Hubby Mathison E.S.B Imogene Austin Jeanne & Mary Loy Bee Xi Lambda Hot Staffel Apporiss Southcross Weihe Sale Ile
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