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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1937

Page

9

Eastons Honored by Two Couples at San Antonio Club

Two couples will host an informal dinner party Saturday at the San Antonio Country Club in honor of Lieut and Mrs Robert Louis Easton who plan to move to Maxwell Field. Mrs Gabriel Requa Mead will entertain at luncheon Monday at the same club in honor of Misses Mary Bromley and Mildred Warner visiting Philadelphia. Bliss Blues Middleton arrives Wednesday to visit Mrs J H Moore at 131 West Sumitpyenue. Miss Mids Hinton has been assisting at All Saints Junior College in Vicksburg Miss.

Leslie L. Levitt Leavitt Canning San Antonio Country Club Robert Louis Easton Maxwell Field Gabriel Requa Mead Mary Bromley Mildred Warner Philadelphia Willard Bevolin Bliss Blues Middleton St. Macy's Hall J. H. Moore West Sumit Mia Vernal Perry Randolph Field M. D. Shyrile Russell Place Geralding Mary Frances Walker Vir Ginig Fitegerald Margaret Blackaller Bigiebannet Dorothy Lee Krueger Chace Newton Elizabeth Genz Dorothy Matthiessen Heverly Brown Lirat John Kimball Brown Officers’ Club Fort Sam Elizabeth Tains Krause-Schulzer Henry M. Lulz Martha Elizabeth Lulz

Doris Heuschkel Hosts Tea For 125 Guests At Grandmother Home

Doris Heuschkel hosted a tea from 4 to 6 PM Sunday at her grandmother Mrs J P Eyrhartz 927 West Hillsade Avenue honoring Misses Bersice Wagner Helen Foote Jackie Hynes Marolline Graf and Mary Metzer. Yellow stock and daisies brightened the crystal bowl as yellow tapers glowed in crystal holders with helpers Tonise White Barbara Aten and Marty Skelton assisting. One hundred twenty five guests called during the afternoon.

Doris Heuschkel J. P. Eyrhartz West Hillsade Avenue Bersice Wagner Helen Foote Jackie Hynes Marolline Graf Mary Metzer Tonise White Barbara Jean Aten Marty Skelton Wee

Bright Shawl fashion show stirs town chatter at social event

Report notes young matrons modeling welding sawn attire and wedding gown talk amid Bright Shawl style shows. Grace Wells and Irene attend Scenic Loop gatherings while Dorothy Sandlin draws attention on Gunter cops floaty chiffon prints. Madame and Lord Dithinerell provide gossip as readers follow fashion and mystery amid summer chatter.

Whitch Loy Séelnz Dorothy Sandlin Gunter

Social Calendar Events in Los Angeles Weekend Mix

Social calendar lists numerous gatherings in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Highlights include garden parties at Russell Place hosted by family of M D Shyrile and Juneteenth graduates honored at the Walker residence. Other events feature open houses, teas, and a spend-the-ring party at Aleswanu near Comfort.

Two Garcia Sisters Honored At Tea Ward Party

Miss Jesse Garcia and her sister Connie represented their family at a tea hosted by Mrs. Wibulane Walcoma in East Commerce Street home once called The French villa. Attendees included Mrs. Hale combs, Mrs. Mallia, Mrs. George J. F. Schmitt, Mrs. Willian Mark, Miss Kate Cassiano, and several Campbell and Newton family members among others.

Jesse Garcia Connie Wibulane Walcoma auLy Tae Janders Thuretay Is Ssr Than Leal Garcias Jose Maria Leay de Garcia Zuleroa Garcia Olsen East Commerce Street Mary O'Brien Kate Cassiano Ernestine Edmunds M. M. Campbell Evelyn Campbell Eleanor Maroney Margaret Newton Grace Newton Fannie Gillespie

Jefferson High Graduate Missy Weeie Honored at Morning Coffee

Morning coffee honors Jefferson High School graduate Missy Lorraine Weeie with a program from LD o zloe. June 2 celebrates Miss Marion Dillyn as the 1930s prize. Decorations in pire and white colors feature wrist corsages and gifts. Local hosts include Miss Willie Sue Hopkins, Mrs. L. R. Dillon, Wade, and Anna Wade. Guests stay at Barbi Plaza in New York City.

Jefferson High Missy Lorraine Weeie Marion Dillyn Jefferson High School Tre Willie Sue Hopkins L. R. Dillon Wade Anna Wade A.C. Schreiner EK Om, Harison Miss Hi Harrison Barbi Plaza Hotel New York City

Nancy and Betty Nance Honor Miss Wagner

Nancy and Betty Nance hosted a luncheon at the Old Booth cafe at 1 o'clock Saturday in honor of Miss Bernice Wagner Line graduate. Attendees named include Loretta Lowery Florence Miler Jerry Dean Rives Dorothy Bell Werer Margaret Hawley Jackie Hines Patricia Scott Jane Carvington Dorothy Long Semmanz Gladys Batthy McNamara Frances Barkin Marian Leng Jean Fitzgerald Vivian Hinsge and Mrs. Fred Wagner.

Nancy Betty Nance Old Booth Bernice Warker Cavers Rove Loretta Lowery Florence Miler Jerry Dean Rives Baorothy Bell Werer Margaret Hawley Jackie Hines Patricia Scntt Jane Carvington Dorothy Long Semmanz Gladys Batth McNamara Frantes Barkin Marian Leng Jean Fitzgerald Vivian Hinsge Fred. Wagner

Randolph Field Girl Observes Birthday Party

Christollow Louise Bolche celebrated her fifth birthday with a Thursday party at Randolph Field. Pink and green decorations and a centerpiece of baby pink roses set a festive tone. Guests included Mar puerite Pope and others, with Wes Pope and Mrs. Peter Farshase assisting at tea for the First Baptist church Women’s Missionary society event.

Christollr Louise Bolche Randolph Field Rele Marpuerite Pope Anne Tarvey Helen McGraf Betty Sage Joy Goggin Joranne Tormey Ned Harvey Ruth Pone Mar Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Ala. Mendis Per Ty Webb Chureh J. Elnett Smyth

Old Time and Village Band Dances Across City Listings

A fragmented notice page lists multiple dances and bands across various venues. Events include Old Time Dance with New Braynfels Village Band, Kath and May 20 performances, Fritz and his German Band, and Joe Hartmann later in May. Riverside and neighborhood halls advertise music, hours, and admission details amid scattered venue names and dates.

Engle New Braynfels Herr Louie Doe Hartmat Fritz K. Frony

Obituary for Evalime Lay 68 at 2443 Porés Street

Mrs Evalime Lay aged 68 of 2443 Porés Street died. Services Sunday at Hagg and McCollum chapel with Rev Grover Lee officiating. Interment in San Dose Burial Park. Survivors include daughter Rentay of Colorado and sons Wilfred Harry Lay of Colorado and Clarence Lay of Chicago. Sister Nellie Rick Un of San Antonio and brother Willard Robinson of Kentucky. EMNZ ASSOCIATION WINS PITTSBURGH May 29 The Hod Heitia company announced it had recognized the Home Employes association as bargaining agent for 2800 employees at its strike closed north side plant.

Evalime Lay Porés Street Hagg and McCollum Grover Lee San Dose Burial Park Rentay Colorado Wilfred and Harry Lay Clarence Lay Chicago Nellie Rick~ UN San Antonio Willard Robinson Kentucky Emnz Association Pittsburgh Hod Heitia Company Home Employes Association

Oil Empire Founded by John D Rockefeller in Standard Oil History

In this chapter Rockefeller chronicles the rise of Standard Oil into a dominant global enterprise. He details direct-to-consumer sales, expansion from cities to small towns, and the company’s efforts to build capacity and market reach while maintaining loyalty among partners and employees. He notes the challenges of capital, the strategy of rapid growth, and the careful handling of competition to expand profits and influence worldwide.

John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company Jaroiwth Brargest

Oil and Water Won’t Mix in Ws is Octopus Strategy

Statement on Ws is octopus tactics notes oil water friction claims. It argues the company crushed competitors only through sound management and vigor, aided by U S State Department and ambassadors, with emphasis on global markets and adoptions to local needs.

Wsis Peobw Usis Chumby State Department Washington Lin Doubleday Baron & Company Rockefellre

Lin Plea For Wage Bill In Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on May 2 the American Federation of Labor executive urged amendment of the administration wage and hour bill to set federal standards for minimum wages and maximum hours in interstate industries. The federation seeks board approval of wage and hour schedules fixed by collective bargaining to become the industry standard.

Cincinnati York American Federation of Labors Executive

Presbyterians Begin Executive Session in Ohio Assembly

In Columbus on May 29 the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA began considering about 32 overtures from presbyteries. The board of pensions announced spending $2,099,671 on pensions annuities and relief grants in the year ending March 31, the largest total ever, covering more than 60 beneficiaries.

Columbus Ohio Supremé Court of the Presbyterian Church U. S.A Wir Board’ of Pensions

Customs Service Holds Up 12 Cars

Washington May 29 The United States customs service considers admitting Chinese cars to the country for plastic surgery experiments. Officials doubt approval due to legal restrictions on admission and concerns over the sponsor Indianapolis pharmaceutical house.

Customs Service Washington United States Customs Service Indianapolis Pharmaceutical House Lhrir Chiveaus Uiey

Shattered School Diploma Day Amid Local Tragedy

New London May 23 12 The shattered New London High School expansion tragedy eroded hundreds as 60 surviving seniors received diplomas. Rev C E Peeples president of Len Morris College urged a determined attitude toward future growth and echoed calls for economic vigilance. Diplomas were awarded to bereaved families who lost 24 sons and daughters in the blast.

New London New Lenton High School Sears Leth Mureh Ns K C. E. Peeples Len Morris College Texas Oil Center

Dynamite Blamed for Fatal Tunnel Blast

Weehawken N J May 3. A power drill to a stuck drill and an expanded stick of dynamite caused a fatal blast in a Lincoln tunnel construction site between New Jersey and midtown Manhattan. Several workers were killed or injured as rock shards showered the area. Edward Gordon of the underpinning and foundation firm said investigators are examining the detonation sequence. One injured man was struck by rock and a packet containing a misfired dynamite stick was found on site.

Weehawken N. 4 Wattat Warkman Innes New Lincoln Tunnel New Jersey New York Edward Gordon Hudson River Elliott Sellus

Ford to implement 30 hour week in June

Ford Motor Company will operate on a reduced schedule to offset a seasonal dip in automobile sales. Harry Bennett, personnel director, announced the plan for June, addressing ongoing speculation that a 30 hour week might be adopted to spread employment during the slack period.

Ford Motor Company Harry Bennett Orsonnel Ford

New Mexico Floods Wreak Havoc Across State

May 23 Albuquerque New Mexico faces heavy rains and floods that have killed six in 48 hours and damaged land. Bridges along northern routes have washed away. The Hook Island railroad rerouted trains after a trestle failure at Newkirk. Roswell braces as four rivers flood its center with the Pecos and Hondo not yet at crest. Adobe structures crumble and only two outlets remain passable.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico Hook Island Railroad Newkirk Santa Fe el Paso Roswell

Hard Working Job Wanted by Athlete

Bozeman Montana May 29. Ernest D Davis of Madison Wisconsin asks Bozeman chamber of commerce to find a cat ranch or sheep ranch for a 20 year old athlete who will work hard. He seeks a six foot one youth who does not smoke swear or drink and will return home in top physical condition after outdoor work. He will pay board room and laundry.

Bozeman Mont Gallatin County Ernest D. Davis Madison Wis Bozeman Chamber of Commerce

Longshore Shooting Probe Promised by District Attorney

SAN PRARO May 2980 District Attorney Buon Fitts promised to open a county grand jury investigation next Thursday into the fatal shooting of a longshoreman named W. Grege by Police Officer Wil Van H. Redding. The International Longshoremen association hired two lawyers to pursue an indictment and fullest prosecutions.

Robe San Praro Cali Buon Fitts W. Grege Wil van H. Redding Fitts International Longsharemans Association Redding

Blonde Jume Lang to Wed Film Agent

Hollywood reports May 29 1944 that blonde actress Jume Lang will wed Victor Oxsardy a film agents’ representative in a traditional ceremony at Westwadrome Community Church. Rodolph Friml composed a wedding march for the couple and will perform it. a German Metropolitan Opera soprano will sing Ab duyn ing.

Hollywood Weddine Hiarch Jume Lang Ilu Blonde Victor Oxsardy Westwadrome Munity Rodolph Friml Coprano

Unions Win Fight With Shell Oil Co

Five oil industry labor unions gain recognition as collective bargaining agents with Shell Oil Company of California. The National Labor Relations Board official, Th. Tower Nylander, reported the board sustained charges against the company and rejected its coercive stance, confirming union representation for employees.

Los Angeles Shell Oil Company of California Th. Tower Nylander Fitional Labor Relations Board Nac

Allred to Attend Family Burial at Cherry Mound

Governor Janes will accompany Allred to Cherry Mound near Denison for a burial service and to meet relatives traveling from across the state. The gathering honors several earlier Allred family members and marks a family reunion at the burial site.

Allred Cherry Mound Austen Janes To Allred Denison

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Honor Eastons Laura Tiovize Phelps Saturdiy Elmer John Gibson Lieutenant Gibson Hawaii Lea Plato Charlene Kusener Old South Cafe Dorothy Fresenius Marion Dillon Carol Comstock Jane’ Deussen Adele Schlierer Marie Geyer Willa Sue Hopkins Billie Jean Trockhart Velma Kabelmacher Reba Alpert Thomas Jefferson High School Eieanor Arbetter Janet Frost Ruth Budow Sara Maryn Liederman Thel Rapoport Helen Levenson Hlaihe Lachman Joyce Smith Thibby Lande Petal Borschow Zlata Rose Prywitch Ruth Kalish Marist Braunstein Dorothy Kalliff Sarah Guttman Idabetle Serift Shirley Shanker Carolyn Alpert Ooes Gloria Wilmoth Opaline Marijovin Puckett Dorothy Chaney Berbice Shapiro Tate Junior School H.W. ‘Lovins' Howe Rockwood Court Dorothy Lee Kueger Dorothy Lée Krueger Edward James Collins Shine Thersvandinubher Max Krueger West Mistletoe Avenue Dorothy Boehme Alr. Byrd Tucson Ariz Burford Weller H.W. Schunemanin F. R Talimarende Dallas Mrederis Baylor College of Medicine Lahanreade Robert B. Green Hospital Walie Mueum Ralph &. Gray Coast General Vida Jones Ab] Jenche St. Anthay Hotel Mildred Ashinoré Dune Gradiste Pilon Sib Schuchard Sib Shir Grace Wells Jean Sombrero Grace Irene Monsieur Chambray Madame Vel L.A Garcia Siste Joste Garcia Canary Islanders Miss Wagner Andolph Field City News Madern Dalies Macdona Willels Grech Cadv Woodlawn St Medwig Joe Hartmann Highland Social Club Sulphur Springs W. White Rd Russel Hermes Danice County Line Hall Hiway P. A. Syste Moonlight Travelers Ady Lindbergh Park Sat Ngisic Gus Borneman Rockefeller Standard John 1. Rockefeller Was Amon Cad Fhelder Iran Jsblaven Xan Tor Mamy Iebor Tam Anade MF. Lin Presbyterians Shattered School Light Aa Weiter Foes Ceneral Agmissio Eee Steves Shell Oil Co KTLA Broadway Fifth Street
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