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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1946

Page

9

Mrs Lackey Heads Battle of Flowers Election

Mrs Vachel Lackey was elected president of the Battle of Flowers association at the final season meeting held Tuesday in the Municipal auditorium east wing. Retiring president was Mrs Tom Sharp, with six newly elected vice presidents and other officers named.

Vachel Lackey Battle of Flowers Association Municipal Auditorium Tom Sharp W. T. Bondurant AV. E. Nesbit Harry Drought Batle of Flowers Chester Kilpatrick Ralph Cameron

Luncheon Honors Mrs Griffith at Colonial Room Menger Hotel

A luncheon in honor of Patsy Griffith was held Tuesday at the Colonial Room of the Menger Hotel. Mrs Doin Steen and Mrs Richard Cutter hosted with place cards for Miss Martha Donnell and Miss Jane Paschal among others. Florence Marrow to be installed as worthy matron of the Texas chapter Order of the Royal Star with Eli Bowren as worthy patron at 8 p.m. Friday in the Masonic temple.

Gandentas Colonial Menger Doin Steen Richard Cutter Patsy Griffith Jane Martha Donnell Jane Paschal Dan Crutchfield John Graham George Judson Stella Wilhite Chesley Swann Charles Covert Roy Flournoy Nat Kenney Jr Florence Marrow Eli Bowren Texas Order of the Rusterm Star Masonic Temple Lena Stark Eddie Walters Eleanor Petri Johnnie Walters Sara Bowren Louise Groves Alice Baldwin Beatrice Coons Bennett Martin

Is a Wife to Blame If She Doesn t Know

A dubious weight loss pitch promises slim curves by claiming pounds and inches vanish easily. It touts rapid bloat reduction and renewed vitality, urging the reader to follow a plan endorsed by many and offering a money back guarantee.

Toner Bermelelde Tod

Clever cooling scheme in garage apartment

Mrs R Hobson builds a primitive air cooler for baby Andy using a crib with excelsior, water, a fireplace, and a fan, claiming a cool atmosphere for about an hour. The article also notes social meetups at Schilo's and a golf tournament at the Country club with prizes won by Mrs Roe and Lucy Roe.

Roe E. J. Roe Lucy

Harris Manly Wedding Held in First Baptist Chapel

Miss Merle rarns became the bride of Pryor James Manly in a ceremony officiated by Dr. Perry F Webb at the First Baptist church chapel Saturday night. The couple will reside in San Antonio. The bride is a Mineral native who has lived here years. the groom comes from Abilene and has been in San Antonio after overseas military service. A pre wedding tea and shower by Mrs A B Hitchman and a La Fonda dinner party and shower hosted by Miss Mildred Stone and Mrs Milton trainer marked festivities.

Merle Rarns Pryor James Manly Cvith Perry F Webb First Baptist Church San Antonino Mineral i Mr. Manly Abitene San Antonio A. B. Hitchman la Fonda Mildred Stone Milton

Date Set For Wedding of Mary Brooke Juras and Lt Col Boles Jr

Mary Brooke Juras daughter of Maj Gen and Mrs John P Lucas of Fort Sam Houston has chosen June 13 for her marriage to Lt Col John K Boles Jr The ceremony will be at St Pauls Episcopal Church at six oclock with the Rev J Wilson Hunter assisted by Rev Herbert Morris officiating.

Mary Brooke Juras John P. Lucas Fort Sam Honston John K. Boles Jr St. Paul's Episcopal Church J. Wilson Hunter Herbert Morris

Bride-Elect Party Held At Hennessey Home

A cake party and kitchen shower were planned at 10 a.m. Saturday at the home of Mrs. Peter Hennessey to honor Bride-Elect Miss Martha Hillebrand. Guests included Ms and Mrs Walden Smith and their son Byrne Moory and Miss Jacqueline Henderson who took a short motor trip to points of interest in Mexico.

Peter Hennessey Martha Hillebrand Walden Smith T Byrne Moory Jacqueline Henderson Mexico

Frances Marie Dittert to Wed Wilbert Schroeder

Miss Frances Marie Dittert, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Dittert, to marry Wilbert Edwin Schroeder, son of Mr and Mrs A L Schroeder of Brenham. Bride is Brackenridge High School alumna and a San Antonio Junior College student. Groom, a Brenham High School graduate, just discharged from the Navy after three years. Wedding set for June 30 at Highland Terrace Methodist Church.

Arthur Dittert l Frances Marie Wilbert Edwin Schroeder A. L. Schroeder Brenham Brackenridge High School Oas San Antonio Junior College Schroeder Brenham High School Navy Highland Terrace Methodist Church Kay Hollingsworth Judah Elen Austin Ruth Hele Dooley Esther Grace Richardson Martha Roma Lucas Elena Emily Wackerbarth Warder Jimmie Lucas Sentinel Onica Malone Ethel Lagendorff Annie Aylmer Frank W. Drumm Doris Wayne Fred H. Fulks A. J. Fulks E. Y.scale W. A. Massengale San Antonio Edison High School Fulks Marine Corps Pacific Theater

Sharps to Visit Mexia With Relatives

Mrs. Tom Sharp and her children Tommy and Diane will travel Friday to Mexia to stay two weeks with Mrs Sharp s mother and sister Mesdames J Harper and Sam Cox.

Tom Sharp Tommy Diane Mexia

Mrs Schulz Hosts Luncheon Honoring Guests at Country Club

Mrs William Schulz hosted a luncheon at the country club Monday honoring Mrs William C Woolf and Mrs Peter Couch of Shreveport who are house guests of Mr and Mrs R A Harman. Colorful spring blossoms graced the table set for 14. The San Antonio Musical club Gay Nineties party at Mrs Samuel J Perkins home was postponed to a later date.

William Schulz Country Club William C. Woolf Peter Couch Shreveport R. A. Harman San Antonio

UT June Graduate Miss Francis Complimented at Barbecue

Miss Francis, a June UT graduate, will be complimented at a barbecue supper by Mrs. B F Pitman at her home. Badminton archery and golf putting will be enjoyed, with music for dancing. About fifty guests are invited.

Mus Beryi Francis University of Texas B. F. Pitman

Sonnie Miller Band to Play at Kit Kat Club

The Kit Kat Club hires Sonnie Miller and his Society 3wing orchestra from New York City for several weeks starting Saturday July 1 on Mainlight Terrace. Miller's group has appeared at Pied Piper in New York's Greemstech village and may perform a musical image shoot on the West Cast after the Kit Kat engagement.

Kit Kat Club Sonny’ Miller 3Wing Orchestra New York City Mainlight Terrace Jimmie Klein Miller New York Greemstech Village San Antonio

Keene Auge Wedding Fete Hosts June Nuptials Plans

Miss Helen Auge bride elect of John T. Keene will marry in June with a series of showers and celebrations. Hostesses include Gloria Huddleston, Mrs. Mary B. Keene, Mrs. Guy McClung Jr, and Mary Menger among others. Events span June 3 through June 14 at La Fonda, the Menger, St. Anthony hotel, and homes, culminating in a 9 p.m. ceremony at Christ Episcopal church followed by a reception. Bridesmaids include Ethel Bowermaster, Rita Pfeiffer, Devine, Lawler, and Beverly Jordan. best man Richard Coleman with ushers listed.

Helen Auge John T. Keene Gloria Huddleston Mary 8 Keene Guy McClung Jr Mary Menger Ethel Bowermaster Ange Colonial Menger Hotel la Fonda Rita Pfeiffer G. A. Wheatley Manor Tea Patricia Dwyer Bobby Ruth Wallace Anacacho St. Anthony Charles Tate Miss Ange Mesdames Jne Williams George Rogers Colonial Room Walter Wilson Arthur Fabra Awler Quest Couch Christ Episcopal Church Miss Keene Bowermaster Pfeiffer Devine Lawler Beverly Jordan Richard Coleman Kansas City Kan Thomas Strathers Lawrence Fontaine William Kleine Bob Roth Lee Auge Louis Deehye Bob Titsworth

Family plans big Canada trip and Texas finale

A Texas family maps a June to July motor and sea journey through the East and Canada with stops in New York Boston Quebec and Montreal. Miss Francis plans a June 22 trip to New York and a later Alpha Phi convention in Canada followed by visits to Andover Boston and Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Francis also plan a separate June trip to New York New England and Quebec before mid-July return.

Mes J. Wallace Francis Beryl Canada Francis University of ‘Texas New York City Barbizon Judy Lacy Sabinal Quebec The Alpha Iphi Sorovity New

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