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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1940

Page

15

San Antonians Bend EARS TO RETURNS

San Antonians gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate or cope with election results amid social events. The town buzzed with last minute plans for the Texas Baylor game in Austin and local parties. Notables and visitors joined the social scene at the Bright Shawl luncheon and other gatherings as reports of births and community activities filled the page.

San Antonnians Ghunter Ase Autek Luiing J. Gregory Conway Malcolm Cummings Houston

Couple Marries At Lutheran Church in Grace Taurhum Church

The marriage of Miss Ella Carolyn Steckelmeyer, daughter of Mrs. Sophia Steckelmeyer and Cecil W. Blapy, and H. Blage of Avamas Pass took place Monday at Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. John A. Scherzer and Rev. Siegfried Schroeder of Rockdale, uncle of the bride, performed the ceremony. Mrs. Hazel Whitley Petraitis accompanied the singer and bridesmaids included Mrs. Henry Doeffier and Mrs. Pat Patton. Louis Steckelmeyer served as maid of honor.

Ella Carolyn Steckelmeyer Sophia Steckelmeyer Cecil W. Blapy H. Blage Avamas Pass Grace Tautherum Church John A. Scherzer Siegfried Schroeder Rockdale Iwide Hazel Whitley Petraitis J. Frauer Henry Doeffier Pat Patton Louis Steckelmeyer Nation of Honors

Mrs Smyth and Son Head South for Winter in Phoenix

Mrs. J. B. Smyth and her son Blewett have leased a home in Phoenix Arizona for the winter. The Woman's Council of Garson Street Church will sponsor its annual benefit ham dinner and turkey dinner Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Arizona J.B. Smyth Blewett Phoenix Aris Tae ‘ the Woman's Couril Garson Street Hargaar

Mrs Lawson Felder Entertained At Lunch Event

Mes Lawson Welder, a recent bride and newcomer, was honored at a luncheon Wednesday at the Bright Shows. Mrs William Beard Jr and Mrs Gunter Hardie hosted the gathering with a central display of white gladioli and pink flowers.

Lawson Welder William Beard Jr Gunter Hardie

Former Officers of O F S to Be Honored

Former officers of Bexar chapter O F S will be honored at the chapter meeting on November 14 in celebration of the twenty first birthday of the chapter. Mrs Gladys Strong is worthy matron and C Ray Davis is worthy patron. The Eveready Service club of Blue Bonnet Grove and other groups are active in charitable projects.

Bexar Chapter Gladys Strong C. Ray Davis Bee Eveready Service Ciih Blue ‘Bonnet Grove Woodmen Circle Josephine ‘Yribble Kate Ferguson Fire Department Emily Woodson Virgie Shane Alice Bulledge Ethel McGinnis Fannie Mae Benkendorfer South Pine Harold Stanard Charles B. Weimer Agnes Colter Parent ‘Teacher Association Dallas Weimer Corimne Nash Waco Vlementary Sdoots Hat Wells P-T. A Anker Pat A. E.W. Gilbert E. Whiddon Mesdames Te A. Woodchick Boone Bartay H. A Denim M. Godman Thomas BeRn T. Scarborough C. E. Shaw St. Nicholas Guild St. Mark's Church Parish House University of San Antonio Marionette Club James Budd Margaret Duchanan T. H. Wu Walter Fricke James Marley Pond

Augustans Assemble at Mrs Guthrie's Augusta Home

Mrs George Guthrie hosted a May gathering at her Primera Drive home with four guests present. Mrs P D Dernberger reviewed The Presidency while Mrs A L Thompson mimicked Gracie Allen’s line How to Become President. Helpers included Mrs George Covger and Mrs PLD Dormaboreer as volunteers voted to donate $1.10 to the committee.

George Guthrie Augusta Chia Primera Drive P. D. Dernberger A. L. Thompson Gracie Allen Roger Cook Alt. Hoek George Covger Pld. Dormaboreer

Mrs Menger Hosts Party For Mrs Martin Jr In Home

Mrs Menger entertained a shower for Mrs Martin Jr at her home with roses on the table and 30 guests served by Mrs Peeler and Mrs Thompson. The Shakespearean Artists opened a city year’s work with a program at the Woman’s club led by Mrs Katherine Holman Myers and featured readings, piano solos, and soliloquies from Hamlet and MacBeth. December meeting hosts announced as Mrs Adams, Mrs Puller, and S. G. Taylor. Mary Nash College Mummae met at the Gunter home with presiding officer Mrs B det Roberts, and new officers named. Attending former Mary Nash students included Mrs Atkinson and Roberts, plus many others from Sherman and Temple regions.

Huber Menger Ih. Martin Jr A. d. Peeler George Thompson Rourth Doble Woman's Club Katherine Holman Myers W. Or. Jackson T. E. Mune Ida Sehweype An Myers Kung Alfred the Great Old Mill Sclvepyne Myers Richard WI Mesdames Quin Matilda Fuller J. L. Eegate Mfume Jackson Henry L. Gurrey Frederick Abbott Frederick Abbott, Who Gave Solioquies From Hamie’, and MicBeth Adams Puller Ang Dirs G. Taylor Solo Mary Nash College Mummae Gunter How B. Det Roberts Shem Alex Adams Wan Beneri Waa Roberts Nettle Bass Matth, Pulley Sherman Mary Nash M¢sdames G. A. Atkinson Miss Buss Shwemn Asis Margaret Finney F. Brewster Holl Temple Finney Wills Pett N. Wiliainson Port Worth Bunun Milwaukee Wiss Raoul Baker Washington R.A. Brewman Belton Mexdames BO Willis Gi Paints Alex

Thanksgiving Unity Keynote and observing institutions

The text states November 27 is designated as the official Thanksgiving by the Boll state and military. Public schools will be closed on November 2 and 22. Teachers will adjust schedules across Texas. The Teachers' association in Forty Worth is noted.

Unity Sehgors

Luncheon Hostess Mrs Osborn Hosts Ada Oklahoma Guests

Mrs W B Osborn hosted one of the season s largest luncheons at the Bright Shawl with 35 guests including Mesdames Wallace Orton Busby and Foster McSwinnen of Ada and Mrs Denver Davis of Oklahoma City Decorations featured autumn chrysanthemums Peruvian lilies and mimosa The hostess later gave an analytical dinner for Weir guests and Mr and Mrs Garevel Tucker Others planned events include a Zeta chapter luncheon and a Beta Sigma sorority meeting with guests H L Blackstock Mary Lou Douglass and Miss Mavis Chiselman The Laura Steele Parent Teachers Association set plans for Thanksgiving baskets and a fourth grade book program is planned by students and guest speaker Miss Eling News

W. B. Osborn A.M. Wallace Hobart Orton L. Busby Foster McSiwnin Ada Okla Denver Daviso Oklahoma City Osborn Tursdiy Theft T Weir Gare ‘Vel Tucker Oklahoma Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma Irs Joe Sheldon Pyigay Ates H. L. Blackstock Mary Lou Douglass Mavis Chiselm Glen Bristow Ed Wy Laura Steele Veachers Sociatiotrinet Miss Eling News

Southwest author visits relatives in San Antonio

Hillary Harrison of Austin, former San Antonio feature writer and author of A Frontier Pighit, visits relatives Miss Thornie Carpenter and Mrs. W. Criser at 426 Rigsby Avenue. She has conducted research on notable southwestern people. An informal buffet supper before a meeting is announced, with details for attendees and officers.

Horace Mann P.T. A R. A.taylor University of San Antonio G. W. Alvis F. Gunther J. P. Rayzor Regullar Hillary Harrison Austin San Antonio George W. Cole Billy the Kid Thornie Carpenter W. ©. Criser Rigsby Avenue Shelef Stamius Southwest

Aged Resident Dies in 8.A. Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Avni Hertzberg 77 will be held Thursday in Fredericksburg. A German native, she lived in the United States 69 years and in San Antonio 30 years. Survivors include husband John Hertzberg daughters Nellie Cosner and Dorothy Pfeister sons Otto and Edwin A Krohn and sister Mrs. Herman Schoonewoit.

Avni Hertzberg Larmer Street Fredericksburg

Homecoming Set For College St Mary's University

St Mary's University caps Homecoming with ex-students from across the state returning for a weekend celebration. A homecoming sweetheart contest features Betty Jo Janesky Galveston Virginia Dickerson Betty Muller and Jerry Rhemer of Sw Antonis. Activities include a freshmen bonfire Friday night a pep rally Saturday morning and a Plaza hotel luncheon followed by the St Mary's Oklahoma City game at Alamo Stadium and a Plaza hotel dance Saturday night with many alumni staying Sunday.

St Mary's Universitys Betty Jo Janesky Gallveston Virginia Dickerson Betty Muller Jerry Rhemer Sw Antonis Plaza Hotel St. Mary’s-Oklahoma City University Alamo Stadium

Collapse of packed stand kills five in Urupan

Five people died and twenty were injured when an overpacked stand collapsed during a Eucharist congress in Urupan, Michoacan. Authorities investigated the accident as emergency crews treated the injured and secured the area.

Ugllapse Menigo City Urupan Michoacan

Now Amazing Proved Hygienic Protection for Married Women

An old sensational ad touts Zonite as hygienic protection for women using a douche. It claims germ killer action, safety, and freshness, with figures of huge usage and easy directions. The piece markets Zonite as ideal for feminine hygiene.

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