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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1943

Page

2

Engagement of Maud Walker and M Clinton McGee Announced

Mrs H Water of Birmingham announces the engagement of her daughter Maud A H Walker to Ye First Lieut M Clinton McGee of Birmingham Alabama. McGee a BUN field operations officer and former Memphis resident, studied at Sam Houston State Teachers College and earned a BS in Commerce in 1938 and an LLB in 1946 from the University of Alabama. The wedding is set for 7:30 am June 26 at Stinson Field Post Chapel with Chaplain Orvitel Dernys officiating. Afterward they will sail for Mexico City.

H. Water Maud A H. Walker M. Clinton McGee Birmingham Ala McGee Bun Memphis Lena Walker San Antonio Got Wells Alamo Heights Ane Biso Sam Houston State Teachers’ College Commer University of Alabama Army Air Forces Stinson Field Orvutel Dernys Mexico Ity. Ade A Maud H. Walker M.clinton McGee M. H. Walkie Stinson Held Post Chapel

Mrs Walker Returns Home After San Antonio Stay

Mrs Philip Walker has returned to her home in Laling after a three week stay in San Antonio. The Tela Staffel School of Piano will present a recital at 7 30 p.m. Saturday at the Studios 302 Cedar Street. Associate teachers Ladie Martin and Ann Michel and student teachers Patricia Staffel and Davis Wag Gonz will present their pupils, with awards of merit for outstanding progress.

Tela Staffel School of Piano Cedar Street Ladie Martin Ann Michel Patricia Staffel Davis Wag- Gonz Kathryn Burkle Mars Kathryn Briard Marion Trusx Sargh Jang Pos Bethie McDoneld Jo Ann Go

Military flight and training milestones across states

Khaki Facts lists Harold G Watts and others receiving aviation wings or advancing through advanced flying schools at Douglas Arkansas Oxnard California and Keesler Mississippi. It notes Col. Zin E Lawnon in Greenside Greensite Greenside replacement depot and Capt. Strother promoted to major at Patterson Field Ohio. Mentions Cody and Patterson Field, Camp Barkley, and University of Missouri diesel operator training.

Seul Harold G. Watt West Mistretoo Avenue Ah Amy Cerntdieutenant Douglas, Ark Avmand Wertheim Pendleton Avenue How St Curt F. Baur New Beckely Marshall H. Pittman Route 1 Box 273 Winfield Eas Caleb B. Q. bin Dean Gulf Street Oxnard Calif Nathaniel Howard Fond West Houston Street Leutenant Medical Administrative Corps Camp Barkeley Curt AL Winters Pleasanton Road Ardnines Chalmers Street Crimp Roberts Couf Pir Paul J. Krull Waverly Avenue Librratoy Mechanics School Keesler Field Miss Pfr Jor R. Mreias South Flores Street Jdent Fit Army Africa Dsints FL Strother Jr Patterson Field Ohio Zin E. Lawnon Bhenenda Greensite Martin L. Wade Jr Route 3 Anelor Machinist Nays Keloel University of Missouri Hellandez San Luis Fireel Gulfport

End of Week Glazes for High School Grads

End of week events mark the graduation season with dances and breakfasts honoring graduates. The Yemmessee Stgma sorority hosted a Friday dance at the Silks club, followed by a Mills Rose Terry breakfast for Misses Betty McShane and Beryl Francis with about twenty guests. Saturday brunches honored Miss Beryl Francis and Miss Margery Jean Scholl, with hosts Mrs. Carl Poel and her daughter, and Mrs. Francis Truesdale hosting. The San Antonio Country club terrace hosted a luncheon by Mrs. Tom Cataway for Elizabeth Fite and Mer jory Buchek, with twenty guests. Grace Frazier treated Margery Jean Scholl to a Frraux room luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel, with a guest list including Lusiqn Gardner and Emma Kate Todd among others.

Orn Yemmessee Stgma Silks Club Mills Rose Terry Betty ‘McShane Beryl Francis Bitsy Brandt Marjorie Hastings Carl Poe Francis €. Truesdale J. W.francis Robert Sb. Rhea Jr Rose ‘Perry Charlotte Whitfield Nancy Owen Betty McShane Go Ann Nelson Delta Fegan Mary Jane McKenzie Betty Dean Nesy Helen Raddy Garner Gila Mary Alice Shropshire San Antonio Country St. Anthony Ailes Scholl

Social events and club elections across San Antonio

A society page notes a series of gatherings including an inner party at the Country Club honoring Miss Har- Tight Heed and fiancé Richard Lackin Smith, a La Villita dance for graduates, and an attic party hosted by Miss Helen Powell at 911 W Russell Place. Bexar chapter O E S elected officers at the Masonic Temple and will install at the Scottish Rite Cathedral at 8 pm Monday the 19th. public reads invited.

Everty Mr. and Mars Joh Colemen Har- Tight Heed Richard Lackin Smith Mary Allee Shropshire Dorothy Leo Persia Dorothy Jacobs Jane McKeneie la Villita Marget Knolk Eetivel Mortis Bobbette Wells Tae Rassmund Vittelas Leste Sonn California Helen Powell Miss Powell Joan Beaury Jane Gitlespie Kult Lertné Underwood Harriet’ Smith Max Fitzpaiiek Raymond Mann Richard Potter Wor Mansfield Dewson Taye W. Russell Place Ernest Powell Bexar Chapilar O. BE Masonic ‘Temple Lain Holland Eva Mitchell Lalthea Keating Claribel Kinney Mis Dennig Ober Adah Baxt Neal Bertha’ Muelleher Minnie Williams iMartia Marguerite Piquignot Electa Pearl Oleson Allert Oleson Sentinel Citleen Sly

Mrs Keller Visits Parents in Rock Arkansas

Mrs Carl Keller and Eleanora McGeher of Rock Arkansas visit the McGehee family. Eleanora spends several days with her grandparents Mr and Mrs WH McGehee before returning home.

Mrs. Keller Carl Keller Formu Eleanora McGeher Iithe Rock, Ark WH. McGehee

Creation of JOWM Stirs Up Solo as WASHINGTON

Washington May 2. Congress urged rapid action as Roosevelt’s order to Byrnes positions the home front under strong central control. Proposals include compulsory manpower policy, a separate civilian supply agency with equal status to Army and Navy, and consolidation of civilian war agencies with cuts. Byrnes said he would direct policy and operations, controlling resources and manpower to support military needs.

Washington Roosevelt Jones Fy Byrnes Congress Ystaljo Office of War Byrnes Army Navy War Stimson Secretary of the Navy Knox Harry Hopkins Tmimitions Assignment Board Donald Nelson Wee Production Board Fred M Yingon Joceds Byrnes

Faith Tabernacle To Hear Visitor Minister Sunday

A visiting minister will occupy the Faith Tabernacle pulpit at 213 Stonewall Street on Sunday morning. At the evening service, Rev. Robert B. Parten will preach the sermon titled Midweek services have been dismissed in order to cooperate With the Richey revival, as announced by the pastor.

Faith Tabernacle Stonewall Street Robert B. Parten Richey

Dedication Set for Reorganized Church in Rockwood South Cherry

The dedication of the Reorganized Ghireh El Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints at Rockwood and South Cherry streets will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday. Frederick B T Smith, president, and Helld, apostle, will be present at the ceremony.

Rockwood South Cherry Streets Frederick BT Smith Ant GO Helld

Estelle Taylor Weds Theatrical Agent Paul Smal

Film actress Estelle Taylor aged 49, divorced in 1931 from Duck Dempsey, honeymooning today with theatrical agent Paul Smal in Los Angeles. It marks her third marriage attempt. The report also notes Joan Sutton in Santa Monica and a court decree for actor John Sutton regarding professional name use.

Angeles Estelle Taylor Joan Sutton Santa Monica Calif Jjohn Sutton Bérn India Eugene Osmond Stephens Gangden

Marian Martin afternoon frock pattern 9902

The San Antonio Light advertises Marian Martin pattern 9902 for a feminine afternoon frock in cotton or rayon with long panel lines to slim mature figures. Pattern 9422 offers optional neo trim sleeves, sizes 36 to 50, requires fabric amounts and ten cents extra for the pattern book. Orders to The San Antonio Light Pattern Department, San Antonio, Texas, may take two weeks or longer for delivery.

Marian Martin Marian Mertin San Antonio Texas

Plans for Patte American Boys Club Studied

Frank A. Huck Jr reports discussions on forming a Patte American Boys Club to counter youth delinquency. At El Paso, Huck met Louis E. Sien and James Ding of Pan American clubs, with Mexican consul Gar rios weresios Roji. Optimist head noted the idea at the 6th annual boys work conference, aiming to organize Mexican youths through local merchants. a second meeting will be held.

Frank A. Huck Jr Huck Cobinist J Club Louis E. Sien James Ding Pan- Amerigan Club el Paso Garrias Weresios Roji Optimis Boys’ Wack The Optimists Fan .Antonio

Ingleys Continue Revival Services at Union Gospel Mission

The Rev and Mrs C F Ingley continue revival services at Union Gospel Mission Highway 00 Monterey Street for one more week. Sermons include Trine! Christianity is Character, Humanity's Dark Night and the Day of the Lord. Pastor Arthe H Simmons leads the event.

C. F. Ingley Union Gospel Mission Montery Street Arthe H. Simmons

Nylons Offered For Rent House Nylons Offered For Rent

In the Dallas Morning News an ad offered three pairs of nylon stockings in return for information leading to the rent of a five or six room unfurnished home. The advertiser T. D. Barner said the appeal was his wife’s sacrifice.

Dallas Dallas Morning News T. D. Barner

Graves Registration and War Time Burials Procedures

Graves registration services outline how overseas burials are organized by the quartermaster corps near combat zones. They record place of death, burial details and collect personal effects, sending them to the Army Effects Depot for next of kin. The piece also covers pay for captured officers, insurance, and war savings bond guidance, plus V Mail stations in North Africa.

Eerylee Quartermaster Corps United States Kansans City Q. M. Dapot Kansas Oly Tete Misa Patriax United States Army Boldier War Department North Africa State Department Urowth Switzerland Miss Fairfax A. F Imon Witt Miérntum Army Postal Service Aatd Nori Alen

Christ Church Sunday Program Readers Guide and Services

The Belknap and Ruskin Street parish announces the order of services led by Rev. Samuel Orr Capara. Holy Communion at 9:00 AM, National Service and Life Insurance prayers follow, with a sermon and installment discussion at 7:30 PM. Details reference military or government survivor payments in monthly installments.

Netlon Christi Episcopal Church Belknap Rus Samuel Orr Capara

Pattern advertisement as pattern 289 request with shipping

A vintage needlecraft notice from The San Antonio Light invites readers to order Pattern 289. It describes bluebirds, dewos, and contrasting colors, lists fabric and stitch details, and asks buyers to send eleven cents plus their name and address to the Needlecraft Dept in San Antonio Texas. Orders reportedly take two weeks or longer to fill.

Vere Trutice San Antonio Needlecraft Dept Texas

Lutheran Church To Liquidate Debt With Sunday Service

A Sunday morning service will mark the liquidation of the debt of John’s Lutheran Church. Chaplain George Schardt of the Hondo Navigation reno will preach the sermon. Services honor Rev. A L Wolff as pastor, with the church having carried a cost of $110,000.

John's Lutheran Church George Schardt The Hondo Navigation Reno Lelwirge A. L. Wolff Pbastor Alnce Islz

Crockett Plans Helpful Messages Toy at Alamo Heights Church

John Crockett a D. D. pastor at 200 Broadway will speak at the morning worship hour on The Gentleness of God His topic in the evening service will be Signs and Wonders at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church.

Crockett Toy John Crockett D. D Alamo Heights Presbyterian Broadway

Travel Etiquette In The 1900s Postcard Advice

A long handwritten missive covers train travel manners, packing, porter tips, and dressing room use. Advice includes whether to wear nightwear onboard, how to handle luggage, tipping norms, and proper postcard salutations and closings for social correspondences from a bygone era.

Church Homecoming Services Planned at Local Parish

Homecoming services are planned at the parish this Sunday at 10 30 a m Honored members with 25 years of church involvement will be recognized as the congregation marks a long history of faith and service at the church

Ustuary Brpéist Church Truyth

Students to Lead Sunday Services at Howard Payne College

Students will lead Sunday services at Howard Payne College with two students speaking. The event features student groups and a monastery style address by campus leaders inviting participation and reflection.

Howard Payne Norblsiule

Community Officials Discuss Meat Supply Program

Steamy community group members and regional food authorities met at the Gunter hotel to discuss a new meat supply program and its enforcement. Kuligen stated the office is aware of the meat situation, seeking facts, with no promises, while urging budget discipline and reducing reflex contractor issues amid rising civilian service needs.

Wy i Kuligen Allan Ss Kuligen Bexkt Jty Jkcis Kaltgen

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Eee Unger Ave Gospel—Fellowship Harry Joome Ministry of Prayer For Raymond T. Richey Miss Reed Marty Loulee Tips Miss' Harriett Reed Richard Larkin Gialth Jowm New York Ingleys Jevelon Christ Church Chris Grove Sind Wheckee Lutheran Church Dis Cornelius Bes Hegokmanos Stdin Californi Atlaingstar Allen Erica Berekinany Marcinge Davis America Brand M. Davis Gresthalme Presbyterian Chyrely Ps Hermitage Gothl Wwe Light First Baptist Church Taylor Streets Perry F. Webb Doctor Webb Sunday School Training Union
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