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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1939
Page
17
Amid heat, San Antonians plan escapes to hills, lakes, and coast. Families note children traveling to Broadmoor, Hunt Texas, and other retreats. multiple households announce summer stays and departures through mid and late summer to visit relatives and enjoy cooling climates.
Mrs Krams-Beck receives a surprise tuncheon in San Antonio with about 100 guests from the drama guild department of the San Antonio Music club at the Gunter hotel Pan American room. City officials and club presidents attended as greetings were offered and entertainment planned for future performances.
An old time advertisement touts Omega Ol for burning sore feet used by police, cartiers, floor walkers and department atresses. It promises quick relief by soothing surface pain and ache and claims easy application and next day comfort. Priced at 25 cents.
Miss Jane Elizabeth Bishop daughter of Col and Mrs Harry Bishop wed Lieut Castex Paul Conner son of the late Mr and Mrs Fr D Cannitr of Jennings La in the Fort Sam Houston post chapel. Chaplain Walsh read the marriage lines as Col Kedall sang Ave Maria. The bride wore white satin with rose point lace and a veil, bouquet of gladioli delphinium roses and stock. The bridal party included sister Mrs Beverly Le Goury as matron of honor and Miss Rosemary Freeman as maid of honor. Groomsmen and escorts were from Randolph Field and Fort Sam Houston. Following the ceremony, reception at the Officers Club with Duputs and Jones in attendance. The couple will reside at Fort Sam Houston until Conner completes training at Kelly Field.
Central Catholic Mothers Club will hold its final meeting of the year at 2580 Fridsy in the library of the school. Installation of officers is planned and a luncheon will be held in the patio at St Anthony hotel. Reservations are requested before Wednesday. A motion picture on orthopedic surgery will be shown at the private duty section of the Texas Graduate Nurses Association meeting. The 1938 class of graduate nurses from Seguin will be entertained at Lake McQueeney with Miss Anna Schmeldekind of Seguin hosting. Cars depart from 105 Howard Street at 2:30 p.m. The district association will hold a short camp meeting, inviting Seguin muses.
Miss Marjorie Timberlake and Miss Shirley Timberlake honored graduates Miss Grace Locks Miss Grace Venable Miss Eloise LeNgson Lucy Ree Shirley Borague and Cayolli George. Guests enjoyed supper at Charis Place on the Aushire highway and a swim at the Country Club afterward with about 30 attendees.
National Association of Letter Carriers will hold a picnic at Landa Park in Menlo. Mary will entertain guests with a basket. Attendees include letter carriers and their spouses from local branches.
An advertised remedy touts Black and White Ointment with coal tar as a prompt effective treatment for athlete's foot. The claim emphasizes quick relief and urges use with White King Soap to complete the regimen.
A fragmented ad style note advises methods to remove roaches from kitchens using powders and sprays. It mentions applying powder in cracks, behind appliances, around pipes, under wall boards, and in dinways where roaches travel. It promises relief with interval treatments and mentions insect powder products and guarantees.
Lieut Alexander John Frolich and Miss Virginia Harper wed at the Post Chapel Fort Sar Houston with Chaplain Sheffield officiating. The ceremony featured pink gladioli and white candles, with George Adams singing Love You Truly. The couple will travel to visit relatives and attend the San Francisco Fair before relocating to Portland Oregon.
The High Stepper fraternity hosts its annual spring dance Monday and a house party at the Napier residence. Women’s Relief Corps marks a 60th anniversary with a meeting and luncheon, honoring several members. Incarnate Word college sorority holds its annual dinner dance on the San Antonio Country Club terrace. Blue Bonnet Buneo Club met at Mrs. Roberts home for a card afternoon with prizes and plans for a next meeting at Mrs. Seeing’s apartment.
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