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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1940

Page

12

Cupid's Fur Coat No Handicap To Aim Entertains Bride Elect

Social notes celebrate engagements and weddings in McAllen and surrounding areas. Christine McKenzie to Edward Starr Jr. of Corpus Christi. wedding planned November 27 at the couple’s home. Jeanne Hervey Scales to Larry Emmanuel of Orlando, Fla., married at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pharr. Lucious list of upcoming brides and social events at Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio venues, with guests arriving from Greensboro and Orlando.

Cupid Andrew Jackson McKenzie Unett Christine Edward Starr Jr Corpus Christi Edward Starr San Antonio Jane Wright Scales Jeanne Hervey Scales Larry Mar UN Eamanuel Orlandy Fla McAllen San Antonio Junior College University of San Antonio Jerome Emmet Emmanuel Orlando, Fla The University of Orida Monnterrey Mexico Witl No. 10 Fourth Street Lou Ellen Goodwin W. E. Strovier Fort Sam Houston Franklin Pierce Abernethy

Supper Party Honors Four L.A. Debs Debuts at Home

Mr and Mrs Jim Maverick and Mr and Mrs Robert McGarraugh host a 6 p.m. Sunday supper at the latter home to honor debutantes Maria Sykes Louise Cherry Clay West Burns and Donnie Fraser. Jane Goats gave a crystal shower for bride elect Lou Emily Blackstock with 20 guests present.

Jim Maverick and Mire Robert McGarraugh Maria Sykes Louise Cherry Clay West Burns Donnie Fraser Lou Emily Blackstock Jane Goats RF. O Holleran A. le Blackstack

Laurel Heights church class to meet Tuesday

Laurel Heights Methodist church class announces a Tuesday 10 36 a m gathering at Miss Laura Carter home 1901 West Hinge Highway. The Study club of Leon Valley P T A met in the school auditorium with Geneva Foster chairing and Erna Schweppe speaking on teacher pupil attitudes and Mrs R E White on parent child attitudes.

Laurel Laurel Heights Methodist Church Laura Carter West Hinge Ape Leon Valeley P T.A Geneva Foster Chai Man Erna Schweppe R. E White Knox School

Luncheon Honors Louise Cherry and Maria Sykes

Mrs Emiley White and Mrs Mu ton Davia entertained with a charming luncheon at Bright Blast Monday complimenting Miss Maria Sykes and Louise Cherry two buds of the season. The table is decorated with a miniature Mexican cart filled with corsages for each guest. Among those present were Clay West Burns, Donne Fraser, Lian Slecet, Dolly Huntz, Bobbe Welder, Joy Carter, Margy Ann Hall, Mrs Travis Bailey, William Fichtner, Meredith Sykes and Robert Yeuler.

Emiley White Muton Davia Maria Sykes Louise Cherry Clay West Burns Donne Fraser Lian Slecet Dolly Huntz Bobbe Welder Joy Carter Margy Ann Hall Meadames Travis Bailey William Fichtner Meredith Sykes Robert Ye

Theater Party Honors Peacock Football Star John Roberts

Peacock Military Academy hosted a theater party Friday evening in honor of Jim Worrell, star football player for Pestock. Mrs. M. Worrell of Arston attended as the guest of honor. Mrs. Rober Welder to introduce her debutante daughter Sohbe with tea at her home from 4 to 6 pm on Saturday, December 23.

Peacock John Roberts Peacock Miliary Jim Worrell Pestock M. Worrell Arston. Ao Rober Welder Sohbe

Black and White Ball Plans Draw High Rank Sponsors

High ranking army officials and dignitaries from Mexico join the planning for the seventh annual International Black and White Ball at Municipal auditorium on December 1. Omar Josefe of the Mexican consulate is honorary president. consuls and Mexican society figures will attend. a queen contest with prominent local girls is underway.

Mexico Omar Josefe Fort Sam Houston Randolph Kellys Fields Alonzo Per~ales Nicaragua Margaret Bachte Pan-Hellenic Katheryn Johnson Bexar County Texas Onl Pioneer Associaton Margerita Flores Leticia Club Carmen Leyton On Lady of the Lake College Clara Rublalg Incarnate Word College Rebecca Salinas Moro Club Don Quijote Aso Fileon Shipman Sons and Daughters of Texas Betty Dane Lang Texas State Pioneer Association Heanor Burda Pioneer Lanters’ Club Rosa Elia. Garcia Pierras D Thoman Livia Elin Magnon Governors’ Palace Peneste

Beacon Hill PTA Study Class To Meet

Beacon Hill PTA study class will meet Tuesday at 1 30 p m in room 6 Mrs F Wy Brown will speak on P l S aid for Emergency The event focuses on parental education and financial independence with a community audience expected to attend

Beacon PTA F. Wy Brown Spuak Wany Ada

Steak supper in Boerne hosted by Mrs Wursbach's party

Mrs George Wursbach and Miss Lenora Mauermann will host a steak supper Monday evening December 9 at Ute Cibolo in Boerne. Misses Margaret Walker Marvin Sykes and Donnie Fraser are complimented. Younger members are expected to attend the event with they will drive out to the supper.

George Wursbach Lenora Mauermann Margaret Walker Marvin, Sykes Donnie Fraser Ute Cibolo Boerne

Miss June Clemens Hosts Musical Tea Before East Study

Miss June Clemens entertained about 40 music loving friends at a Sunday tea at her parents’ home, Holly. She leaves Wednesday for New York to study with pianist Bari Birp and will reside at the American Women’s club there.

June Clemens Mas Donnald Rogers Holly Mistes Betty Osborne Geraldina Harman Copnie Terrell New York Ily Bari Birp New York Miss Clements American Women's Club

Thanksgiving Dinner Set By Women's Council

The Women's Council of the Hur around the home hosts a Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m public is invited. Members share garden notes and home crafts while others describe new houses and education week events. Local families attend PTAs open houses, public dances, and community projects as seen in the week’s social items.

Demke Hosts House Party at New Braunfels Weekend

Jack Demke hosted a house party in New Braunfels last weekend with guests including Dorothy Buckley Mergie Ann Ball Lula Kate Hill Marjorie Van Wie Hattie Rose Stone Louise Powell and Marion Longacre also present were Mr and Mrs Milton Wagenfushr Carl Fuhrman Bob Campbell Billy Warren John MH Wood and others. Mr and Mrs George Parker were in New York staying at the Hotel Plaza.

Jack Demke New Braunfels Dorothy Buckley Mergie Ann Ball Lula Kate Hill Marjorie van Wie Hattie Rose Stone Louise Powell Marion Longacre Milton Wagenfushr Carl Fuhrman Bob Campbell Billy Warren John MH Wood

Immunity Offer Sparks Plea in Pendergast Case

Kansas City dispatch reports former Democratic leader Pendergast sought immunity from further charges after pleading guilty to income tax evasion. Defense says immunity promise covered Pendergast and co defendant O Malley, former Missouri insurance supervisor, with additional defendants McCormack and Norteys linked to the bid to defraud.

Kansas City Pendergast Ate Norteys A. S. Diskrick Meurice M. Milligan R. E. O'Malley Missouri Insurance A. L. McCormack St. Louis O'Malley Leavenworth

British Museum Relics Displayed in London Exhibition

NATIONAL GALLERY LONDON Nov. 34 The British Museum presents rich Greek and Egyptian exhibits highlighting Rome and Greece artifacts with Elgin marbles, Rosetta Stone, and King George III library. Elgin collection features Parthenon sculptures and Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. National Gallery houses major European paintings and Grecian architecture influence.

London Dameus Landovt Russell Square Maningleis George III Elgin Parthenon Thomas Bruce Earl Elesia Bruce Athens England British Museum Elgris Parthenas Roddess Acropolis Greece Halicarnasses Mausolus Garla Artemisia B.C. Dilling Warhart Empire Rosetta Stone National Gallery Trafalgar Square W. Wilkins Royal Academy Germany Hans Hel France Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington National Portrait Gallery Natural History Museum Science Museum Anoter Victoria and Albert Miuseum Tate Rallery Aother

Horace Mann PTA Classes to Continue Four Weeks

Horace Mann Parent Teacher Association will continue parental education classes for the next four weeks. DeRosette conducts the sessions and has chosen for discussion Tuesday New Skills for Quartrels. The sessions run from 9:30 to 11:00 this week with topics on child education and family strategies.

Horace Mann Parent-Teacher Association Uso DeRosette ‘Hones Wer

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