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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1940

Page

10

Social galas and debutante party mark gala week end

The past weekend featured a German club ball and a Melchers concert by Laura, plus crowds traveling to Austin for Texas versus Baylor. Fort Sam Houston Officers club hosted dances with notable attendees and outfits described in detail. A Lakefield debutante event at Lake McQuerny drew many guests, with gardens, barbecues, and sport activities. A large list of attendees followed by a bridal shower for Kathleen Meeks accompanied by yellow floral décor. Local club meetings and a Mothers' club gathering conclude the report.

Laura Austin Texas Baylor Fort Sem Houston Herr Behmid Linda Gray Betty Bhirk Nick Perkins Gray W. W. Powlkes Bruce Martindale Ham Britton Willan McPherson E. L. Dulaney Milton Spencer Charles Jeffers Travda Dalley Archie Brown Cy Nelson William Priest William Plebiner G. Victor Hracher F. Bchmicieny Ernest Clemens Charles Urschel Jn Robert Barclay and Myre J. K. Beretta

Edison Fathers' Night Program To Feature University Guest

Edison P T A plans a Fathers Night at 4 p m Tuesday with J N Kadert presenting a guest speaker from the University of San Antonio on fascism and civilization. Mrs Jo Hill and Mrs HH Sanford arrange prizes and emblems while teachers honored for October membership drive will receive gifts. The executive board meets at 2 30 p m Tuesday in the school auditorium.

J. N. Kaderil Edison P.T. A Jo Hill University of San Antonio Mra HH. L. Sanford Sanford R. V. Ketchum PT. A

Luncheon to Honor Debs of the Season in San Antonio

Two debutantes Souler Cherry and Marla Sykes will be honored at a Friday luncheon hosted by Nes Richard French Spencer and Mrs. Oran Kirkpatrick at the San Antonio Country Club. The event also names debutantes Joy Carter and Marcy Anne Hall and mentions a Kansas City trip for Miss Garcia Jett to attend a regional Florists convention. The American Association of University Women Fine Arts group will host a 4:16 gathering at Mrs. W. Walhall's home to discuss Old China, with a fine china display and reservations via Miss Thiel.

Richard French Spencer Oran Kirkpatrick San Antonio Countey Club Souler Cherry Marla Sykes Joy Carter Marcy Anne Hall American Association of University Women W. H. Barker Marcus Davis K. E. King John Ragland Han Oing Josephine Lucchese J. K. Stuart C. K. Quing Fred Maurer Mo T. DeGaugh J. 5. Cruger Fompeo Coppini Waldine Prost Brothers St. Anthony Laouise Cherry Dolly Kunts Lillian Street Donnie Praser Marie Sykes Clay West Buros Bobbe Welder Virginia Alvey Miriam McGary Ma Tian Longaker Zulp Williams Mar. Jorie Mchrrnon Cla Smith Meadames Roberts H. Cherry Jr Hal P. Street Meredith Sykes Charles Burns Robert Welder Milton Speheer Charles Jeffers Travis Bailey William Priest

Open House Planned by Brackenridge P T A

The Brackenridge High School P T A executive board will meet Tuesday at 3 30 pm during National Education Week. The association will hold an open house Friday night with Mrs H O Wattmind and Mrs 2 Dietert presiding. Classrooms open to visitors at 7 pm. A military program in the gym at 7 30 pm arranged by Capt F L Tou hay, R O T C commander, with Lt Col Lawrence Thi is, and sponsor Geraldine Apateby Monel, will be held.

Brackenridge High School P.T. A H. O. Wattmind R. O. T. Crt Brackenridge Lawrence Thi RO. T.C Geraldine Apateby Monel

Build Up for Women Helps Avoid Distress

A health note highlights a product or regimen claiming to ease nervous distress and bodily discomfort for women. It emphasizes Digestion aiding ingredients and suggests it strengthens physical resilience. The card promotes a reassurance of improved well being and lasting energy.

Catholic Theater Guild Opens Season at San Pedro Playhouse

The Catholic Theater Guild opens its season with Sir James Barrie’s Alice Sit-By-The-Pire at San Pedro Playhouse. curtain rises 8:15 p.m. Monday. Cast includes Ann Strain Henry Guermn Jr Dede Quota Walter Steves Richard Wick Joyce Toss Peggy Lance Goldie Porrner Bertiadine Rive and director Rolly Kam iton.

Catholic Theater Guild San Pedro Playhouse James M. Barcle Rolly Kamiton Ann Strain Henry Guermn Jr Dede Quota Walter Steves Richard Wick Joyce Toss Pegey Lance Goldie Porrner Bertiadine Rive

San Antonians Duck Hunt at Mills Wharf Rockport

San Antonians spent a week end at Mills wharf in Rockport for duck hunting. The Marine will meet Wednesday at 2 in Knox auditorium. Fourth grade mothers host a program with two panel discussions on education led by local teachers and a Thanksgiving play by third graders. PT A executive meeting set for Tuesday at 2:30 due to the president attending a state convention. Mabel Pash returns from Grand Chapter in Mineral Wells. a dinner party honors her at Lucille Williams home. Zelie Tau Alpha meets Tuesday at 3 p.m. at 230 West Kings Highway.

San Antonians Perry Shankle George Wray Arthur ‘Bird Mills Wharf Rockport Marine Penwith PT. A Knox Auditoriam R. G. Stone Winifred Hagy Black Jucy May Matthews Raymond A. Taylor University of San Antonio C. E. Frontz America Marin B. Fenwick P.T. A W. G. Wella Nallas Mabel Pash Mineral Wells Lucille Wiliama Lavera Court Maydelle Wisterml Maude Shepherd Zelie Tau Alpha Elutanac T. Nash Smith Jr West Kings Highway

Mrs McLean Sets Off for Beaumont Visit

Mrs. McLean leaves for Beaumont Monday morning to visit Heammeu for several weeks. Her daughter Ruth Spence Jr., a college student, plans post graduate work and is attending the West Ryme and Yale events over the weekend, with plans for the coming weeks.

Mrs. McLean Beaumont Mavis McLean Heammeu Ruth Spence Jr West Rounty Yale

New Yorker Among Visitors in San Antonio

A New York City social guest, Miss Frances Fatson Bell, visits San Antonio hosted by Miss Ruth Aly and her grandmother Mrs. W. W. Lipscomb. The gathering highlights include multiple small parties, teas, and a luncheon week plan with a parade of debutantes, including Miss Bell and other local young women.

Frances Fatson Bell New York City Ruth Aly W. W. Lipscomb Miss Bell T. J. Preston Princeton Grover Cleveland United States Lipscomb

Week End Busy Police Book In San Antonio

A rapid police check records 198 people jailed over the weekend in San Antonio. Most arrests occurred between 11 p m Saturday and early Monday, with numerous bookings at the city jail.

Police Moire Fing San Antonio Helwern

Diverse Notices and Scene From Local Life

Village portraits and club notes sweep through a lively column. A Holston Texas alumnus recalls collegiate pride while his young son echoes past wins. home scenes feature Emmi Clegg Prokop’s blue stationary and Dewers’ anticipated book release. Local meetings cover Legon Auxiliar y visits, insect specimens, craft efforts, and a San Antonio group on marketing materials with Eva Airess addressing members.

Church Women Hold Peace Program at Provasant Church

The Council of Provasant church women held their annual peace day Friday at the WLC A. A business session approved a condolence resolution to Mrs. H. J. Wallace’s family. Officers for the new year were nominated, followed by a peace program with music and a guest speaker. The event closed with prayers for world peace and a community luncheon. The December meeting plans and a parental education study day at Lee Beacon Hall were announced for Tuesday at 1:30 PM.

Council of Provasant Church Women WLC H. J. Wallace First Congregational Church Dick Henry Salvation Army G. &. Mann BE. Megee Leo Lesser TR. Carhart G. Wild Hiss Tounth Carl i F. Wideman Martin J. Wilson I. J. Brips Msg Army Brown R. Shackelford Ethel Weld Iacge Mesdames J. Badyleth J. 8. Phillips C. A. Colvin Marcus Davis F. J. Winter G. R. Mano GP. Gill Council Ruby Perrymin Hardir le Tiplea Orchestra Pat Ailin Lelecton E Harrell Eighth Corps Robert Eb, Goodviely Laurel Hriphis Mutherist Church Launelteon Mes. A. Sichs James F. F. Ludolph Beward ‘Twerell Nestesses Georee Staumke Stinks Kaylon New Netjie Lyle Marie Callaen Lee Beacon Hall G. K. Welmer

Corpus Christi Man Dies After Car Crash

Corpus man Wilson, 28, of Corpus Christi, died at Santa Rosa Hospital from injuries after an October 31 auto wreck on Highway No. 4. He sustained a fractured skull and died Monday. See Classifications 48 to 48. Ads offer financial help.

Wilson Carpus Christi Santa Rosa Hospital Highway No

Fraternalists to Convene at Gunter Hotel for Texas Meeting

The Texas Fraternal Congress opens at 10 A M Tuesday in the Gunter hotel with Reuben Young presiding. Delegates will tour the Woodmen of the World Memorial hospital after the morning session and hear speakers from the Fraternal Congress and Woodmen groups. A banquet at the Cane Hotel Tuesday evening features Master of Ceremonies Tom Meculloush.

Texas Fraternal Congress Gunter Hotel Reuben Young Dallas Macabee Albert PF. Shirky Travis Park Methodist Church Maury Maverick GC. Patterson Une Chamber of Commerce Bessie Dolan Woodmen Circle Southwest Texas Rite Wood Bula, Bates Woodmen of the World Memorial Hospital Alex O. Bens Nationst Fraternal Congress Lona Skinner Port Worth A. S McGregor Woodmen Dorr Alexander Talley National Fraternal Congress Elrelé Cane Tom Meculloush Daltig Fonstmaster

San Antonian Chosen President

Mrs K B Wrier of San Antonio was elected president of the Texas Association of Schools of Branly Dultney for the coming year. The association holds its annual meeting at Austin Sunday. Ben reports a new legislation to be sought by the next session of the legislature. Austin said the association would seek minimum and maximum wages and setting hours for nearly all inspectors described.

K. B. Wrier San Ane Tohio Jing We Texas Association of Schools Branly Dultney Nolding Jis Ben Todeeoph Austin Jeter Bonit

Policemen Train At State School In San Antonio

San Antonio police officers and military personnel joined a state police led school program in Austin as the second week of listing at Tears Tid continues through November 16. Assistant Chief W. W. Vaughan and Lt. Jon Dexter are among officials registered from the San Antonio department. Military policemen from Port 50M Hourton attend along with Seret James C. Collun and Truman O. Pritenett.

San Antonio Inilitng Port Sam State Police Department Austin W. W. Vaughan Ljett Jon Dexter Port Hourton Seut Ajr Dehason Seret James C. Collun Truman O. Pritenett

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