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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1941

Page

4

Simple Figures Used In Home Taught Art

Promotes a 40 page booklet “A Simple Course in Illustration and Advertising Art.” Reviews a beginner method to draw human figures using geometric shapes, showing head placement, neck line, torso, and features. Includes charts, diagrams, and basics of shading, perspective, and composition. Address request for coin payment and booklet name to the San Antonio Light.

Willswaters Gebh Trey San Antonio Light Home Institute San Antonio Texas Pouklet

Ruth Roger Is Married in Dallas Ceremony

Ruth Bolton, daughter of Mr and Mrs R G Roger of Dallas, married Dale Rhoades of this city son of Mr and Mrs J L Rhoades of Odessa. The ceremony was at Laurel Heights Methodist church Friday with Rev E H Lovelace officiating. The bride, a Merc Murry alumna with a master’s from the University of Texas, and the groom, a graduate, will begin life together in Odessa. An informal reception followed at the Hutchins home, Mandalay Drive.

Mrr R. G. Roger Dallas Ruth Bolton Dale Rhoades J. L. Rhoades Odessa Laurel Heights Methodist Church E. H. Lovelace Merc Murry College University of ‘Fexus Rena Hardin-Shamans Rolere Mia Me Hutchins Mandalay Delve

Local Society News and Upcoming Weddings Highlight Weekend

A lively society page notes rehearsals for a Hanger-Richardson wedding and several ceremonies. Mary Calhoun and Aubrey Hargis practice for the event, with events about Nowere and horse shows at White Museum and Brackenridge Ring. Mrs Douglas Cooper, formerly Mary Butler, arrives in Corpus with new Weedlawn apartment and summer Port Arthur sail boating plans. Also listed are marriages including Geraldine Owen with Ensign Dan William Ryan at Christ Episcopal and Margaret Hawley with Gordon Belle at Madison Square Presbyterian, plus a horse show and related social events around Brackenridge and the city.

Douglas Cooper Mary Butler of Austin Coopers Hare Beer Corpus Weedlawn Port Aruusus Monsieur Chantrty Kills Geraldine Owen Dan William Ryan Bop Madison Square Presbyterian Church Ton Daggett Questa Sean Anlottis

Visit Planned by Mrs Stansbury and Bransbury

Mrs Roiry Stansbury Jr will depart around December 10 for St. Louis to spend Christmas holidays with her former homie. Mr Bransbury will join later. They will be away through holiday season.

Roiry Stansbury Jr St. Louis Mr. Bransbury

Kidder Victim Details in Ferry Fall Incident

An 82 year old man was held after a ferry fall during an aggravated assault report. A. Milne of 415 Oak Silver tended a broken fence. Yong Garein, 80, operates a parking lot at Media and Commerce streets. Garcin address 1344 West Laurel Avenue. Charles Herrera made a wrestling oar inquiry.

Ferry A. Milne Yong Garein Thor Namuuer Hulzar Nuizar Media and Commerce Garci West Laurel Avenue Charles Berrera

Naturalness and Poise At A Merry Evening Party

A lively description contrasts poised guests with shy women and boisterous types. A shy, self conscious girl sits on the chair edge while a confident guest exudes friendliness. The piece notes social fear, bossiness, giggling, and the ease of the natural host at a social gathering.

Heve Pevervenc

Birth of Leon Danley Gisstock II announced

Mr and Mrs Leon Glasscock announce the birth of a son Leon Danley Gisstock II at Santa Rosa hospital. The father is formerly Lanette Heilbron, daughter of Mrs A B Heilbron and the late A Hediron. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W D Glasscock of this city.

Leon Glasscock Leon Danley Gisstcock II Santa Rosa Hospital Glasscock Lanette Hellbron A.B. Heilbron A. 2. Hediron W. 2D. Glatscack This City

Confirmation Service Planned at Palm Heights Lutheran Church

First confirmation services held at 7.30 p m at Palm Heights Lutheran Church led by Rev J Francis Musgehts. Confirmants include Frank Arnold Mrs Albert Kenned and Mrs Lorine Morite.

Buriday Ar E Palm Heights Lutheran Church J. Francis Mus Frank Arnold Albert Lorine Morite

Soldier Puts Heart Sole In New Life

George Klipp an 18 year old from San Antonio joined the army after enlisting at Port Sam Houston. At the reception center he received size 15 B shoes, 43 4 inch waist and 2 1 2 pounds each. He begins his air service with a strong determination.

George Klipp San Antotto Army Port Sam Houston Kipp

Socialites Plan Parties for Miss Hargis in 1941

Diane Aubrey Hargis and Joseph Briscoe prepare for a series of engagements to mark their upcoming marriage. Events include a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Huard Hargis and Mrs. H B Glover in Springfield Tennessee and a dinner at Fort Sam Houston Officers Club. The wedding is set for November 26 at 8:34 PM at First Anglican Church Chapel San Antonio.

Diane Aubrey Hargis Joseph Briscoe Alste Huard Hargis H. B. Glover Springfield

Wedding Group Honored At Party For Mun and Whitlam Riley

After the rehearsal of Mun Geraldine Owen and Dan Whitlam Riley, Mr and Mrs Adin Harman and Mrs Dorothy Blake hosted a dinner at Green Cakes the Harmans home. Forty nine guests attended including Miss Virginia Teul edgs bride elect who was honored with a shower by Mrs G A Denecamp. Yellow carnations and roses adorned the decor with volunteers assisting. The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Prospect Hill Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at the church. The Four Oclock Garden Club plans to meet Monday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs Lemile Kinsel with Mrs Leroy Bates speaking on flowering shrubs.

Mun Geraldine Owen Dan Whitlam Riley Adin Harman Dorothy Blake Hermans Country Home Virginia Teulledgs G. A. Denecamp E. O. Goldbeck Elizabeth Armetrong Darlas Taylor Sarah Ela Tindley Woman's Society of Christian Service Prospect Hill Methodiet Church Four O'Clock Garden Club Willeet Mra Lemile Kinsel Stanford Relye Leroy Bates

Dallas Deb Ball Highlights Deb Wright's Dallas Visit

The 58th Idlewild Ball was held Friday in Dallas with 800 guests as the season’s debutantes were announced. Deb Wright, from San Antonio, attended the event and played piano Friday afternoon while visiting her grandmother Mrs. Gilbert Wright.

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Miss Riley Honored at Country Club Bridal Event

A local bridal luncheon honored Miss Riley as the guest of honor with Miss Ann Riley in attendance. Pink centerpiece decor graced the table while light covers and names such as Miss Stella Cuter and Miss Hazel Dean Maverli appeared among the attendees.

Miss Ann, Riley Bride-Tobe Pink Biessoma Lala Missta Jane Riley Josephine Ford~tran Stella Cuter Donnie Fraser Mary McGarroup Hazel Dean Maverli

Seventeen-year-old weighs love and marriage choices

A 17 year old considers marriage to a 24 year old with uncertain feelings. She recalls breaking up and returning a ring, seeks guidance on whether love is required for marriage and if age and parental disapproval block happiness. A 20 year old questions parental control over romance and contemplates eloping or ending a relationship to marry a chosen partner.

Boa Finn Dad Giamond Slater Bub Dee Peta Toya

Miss Hawleys Honored At Prewedding Supper

Mr and Mrs Alfred Leimberg hosted a supper Friday night after the rehearsal for Miss Margaret Hewley and Gordon Beltel. White Martha Washington roses adorned the table, with 24 guests including bridal party members. Assisting were Mesdames Jesse Beitel and Giles Hawley. War ren Bull will sing with Harvey Jones on piano.

Alfred Leimberg Margaret “Hewley Gordon Beltel Washington Jesse Beitel Giles Hawley

Dear Mrs Beeckman and Anne Advice Column Fragments

Letters offer guidance on clothing for a hostesses party and whether to ask a hostess or escort about dress code. A second note suggests writing to a kindly older gentleman who drove the writer during illness, now 150 miles away, about sending a Christmas gift and maintaining thoughtful friendship.

Cornelius Breckman Dewr Beeckman Sne Anne and Myre Chester B Rick Prim Hotel Cale

Woodmen Meeting Held Here in San Antonio District Event

Women attendees gathered for the Eupreme Forest Woodmen circle district convention in San Antonio. Hosts Myrtle Grove Olive Magnolia Grove and Elio Bonnet Grove aided by Judge ly sponsors highlighted by national president Mrs Dore Alexander Talley and national VP Mrs Jeanie Willard. Also present were state officers and local leaders with social and program events planned, including Delta Phi Epsilon and Tau sororities and related open meetings and reviews.

Eu-preme Forest Airele San Antonios W. O.W. Hall Myrtle Grove Olive Magnolia Grove Elio Bonnet Grave Dore Alexander ‘Talley Talley Omaha Neb Hoor Gene Willard Denison Woodmen Circle M's Dore Alexander Tollay Weelien Electe Jeanie Willard Bossis Delan Taylor National Legislative Committee Southwest Texas Fannie BM Benkendorfer San Antonio Mrs. Fannie Mesdames Carrie Cave Cora Schlebel Caucha Jones Ethel Philips Blanche Grosenbaches Adele Pytel Fra Inneon Josephine Tribble Bernice Leap Emily Woodson Dorothy McClary

Police Solve Mystery of Burglars and Missing Drumbucks

Sheriff investigator Raymond South tracked two Willies amid thefts including 60 missing drumbucks and a tractor. Reports say a jacket and salt were stolen from Willie Chapman and Willie Ferrell, while Hilton left a tractor in a field and gas and foals were drained in the night.

Willie Chapman West Olin Drive W. EH Hilton Elmencorf Sheriff’s Office

Merchandising Lectures Slated at San Antonio Night School

Harry Arp will speak on merchandising to buyers for Joske Brothers at the warehatdise fects class in San Antonio Night School Monday night. C. Treatz, principal, announced several speakers including A Meew course in traping for ermno on Thursday nights. Mrs Bees Strattin will supervise the distributive education program.

Harry Arp Sporting Poods Tay Joske Brothers Will San Antonio C. & ‘Treatz Pratt

Kelly Grads Head to Islands for Service

Fifteen Kelly graduates will depart for service in the Philippine Islands in November, per dispatches filed Saturday. The group includes second lieutenants Denalt B Anderson, Morley W Christen gen, Tor L Cox Jr, and others from Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Virginia.

Kelly Feld Phipnins Islands Aiuburday Denalt B Anderson Moline Fatrick M Armatronghe Tailings Howard F Aulderhaide New Ulm Minn Robert D. Chalt Peramah Neb Morley W. Christengen Hill City Tor L. Cox Jr Maxin George C. Fars Antivts Okla A. Heidinger Webster Craven Warren J. Saek Gon Denver Colo Clarenca Takin Wathena Kan Donald M. McNutt Filannon Joseph OG Parker Thankton Tawi Wugh MG Turk James M. Turk Follanahee W. Vay Raymond H Wilking Portsmouth

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Ruth Roger Walter Krueger Anny Cividau Club St Anthony Hotel Brantey Kraft W. H. ‘Charivers W. A. Sand Chara Mame Adams John Kincaid Sun Antonans Afi Caliste Dane Antal Cope Hie Wheeler Pilon Martha Calhoun Gene Aubrey Hargis White Museum Brackenridge Ring Kidder Piuffy Ruffiee Guilds of Christ Monany St. Agnes Ben Wyatt Rebecca Bryan Btrs Glyde Halley Pasadena Nave Dane Cooper Jack Skelton Claude Denham Margaret Hood Schubert Trio Mary Stuart Edwards Texas Federation ‘of Music Clubs del Rio S. A I S. A Bening Ping Ley Yin TS Pat Fannin Miss Riley Ban Antony Light Miss Patriax Miss Hawley S Woodmen Delta Phi Eigma Fraternity Hal Nivens Thomas Jefferson Drive Cloverleaf Street Sherwood Avery Bevin Diary William Ghirer Dorothy Cohen Victoria Street Kelly Grads Islands
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