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Social notes at Fort Sam Houston and allied events
Mrs Gerrit Van Quackenbush and Mrs William Hobby feature in Fort Sam Houston society as prominent hostesses. Engagement announced for Miss Lucile Bates to Lt Francia J. Ryan of the 122nd Illinois Field Artillery. Mrs Isader Ferdinand Kahn attends as matron of honor at the wedding of Miss Mochelle Berman and Milton Sternberger. War era duties push women toward charitable work and "afternoon social" activities, with emphasis on Liberty Bonds, Red Cross aid, and managing households amid duties and new fashion norms.
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Gerrit van 5. Queckembush
Quackenbush
Kelly Field
Fort Sam Houston
Lucile Bates
Francia J. Ryan
122Nd Illinois Field Artillery