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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1940

Page

15

Students Approve Two Thanksgivings in College News

Collegiate set plans two Thanksgivings with multiple trips and visits. Grace Locke of Vassar will attend Army Navy in Virginia and visit Westport, Connecticut. Gusanna Phillips of Ogontz joins Yale Harvard game in New Haven then Christinas in San Antonio with her grandmother. Graham Milburn of the University of Pennsylvania plans weekends in San Antonio and New York City. Jose Iturbi and his daughter Maria Iturbi arrive in San Antonio from Denton Texas for a concert.

Gay Tire Grace Locke Vassar Mise Boise Srelignon Hollins Virgin Grace Colin Locke Westport Conn Gusanna Phillips Ogontz Philadelpha New Haven San Antonio Herbert O. Phillips Butler Houghton Phillips Graham Milburn University of Pennsylvania New York City Jose Iturbi Mias Maria Iturbi Plyne Denton Texas

Luncheon Dec 17 To Honor Deb Donnie Fraser

Dorothy Steves will host a luncheon on Tuesday December 17 to compliment Miss Donnie Fraser with attendees expected and honors planned at the event.

Deb Donnie Fraser Dorothy Steves Miss Donnie

Social Calendar Highlights for Upcoming Week

Tuesday evening features a supper party after the rehearsal for Miss Fanmi Glegg Prokop and Mr. Robert Monkhouse. The D Aosta club will host Josey pine Lucchese at Municipal auditorium at 8 15 p m. Wednesday marks the wedding of Miss Elvint Clege Prokop to John Robert Monkhouse at St Mark's Episcopal church at 11 p m. A Bright Shawl style luncheon follows at 12 30 p m hosted by Mrs Raleign Davis and Mrs William Menges, honoring Miss Low Ellen Goodwin the bride elect. Mrs R Ross hosts a luncheon at the Bright Shawl honoring Miss Low gien Goodwin. Miss Corrine Worden also hosts a luncheon at the Bright Shawl for Miss Louise Cherry the debutante.

William G. Glnge Mise Fanmi Glegg Prokop Doh Robert Monkhouse D'Aosta Club Josey Pine Lucchese Municipal Auditorium Elvint Clege Prokop John Robert Monkhouse St. Mark's Episcopal Church Bright Shaw

Kitchen Shower for Bride-to-Be Doris Carter

Mrs. C. N. McParland hosted a kitchen shower and tea for Bride-to-Be Doris Carter at her home on Tuesday afternoon. White blossoms framed the bridal motif as guests enjoyed refreshments. Assisting were Mrs. R. A. Carter and Manager Eben Swift. About 22 guests attended.

C. N. McParland Doris Carter McFarlaned R. A. Carter Mgr. Eben Swift

LaRoe announces birth of son Dan Reed LaRoe Jr

Mr and Mrs D R LaRoe announce the birth of a son Dan Reed LaRoe Jr on November 9 Mrs Elizabeth Brauer is the former Miss Brauer The babies grandparents are Mr and Mrs Brauer and Mrs D R LaRoe of this city Also Mrs Sabra Keene Kerwin left Tuesday for Hartford Conn to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with her brother and sister Mr and Mrs Harold Grant She will attend the football game Santa Wey

D. R. LaRoe Sen Dan “Reid LaRoe Dirk Dan Reed LaRoe Jr LaRoe Elizabeth Brauer Brauer Sabra Keene Kerwin Thesday Hartford Conn Harold Grant

Mueller Lockes Set Christmas Nuptials for Peggy Locke

The engagement of Peggy Locke to R G Mueller Jr was announced by Mr and Mrs Langford John Locke Haye. The couple plan to wed during the Christmas holidays. Peggy, a University of Texas graduate, held class president roles and campus honors while Theta sorority member. Mueller earned a UT MS in 1939 after a VMI BA in civil engineering and Delta Tau Delta member.

Langford John Locke Haye Peggy R. G. Mueller Jr R. G. Mueller Austin Miss Locke Thames Jefferson High School San Antonio Junior College University of Texas Blue Bonnet Hello Daily Texan Zeta Yau Alpha Texas Mueller Virginia Military Institute Lexington Delta Tau Delta Fraternby

Patron Members Attending Isaac Stern Concert List

Patron members listed to attend the Isaac Stern concert presented by the Cuestay Musienl club on November 26 include Mes dames E. A. Holmgreen Frank Le fevre Edward Byrd Richard Fried rich William C. Big Oscar Jad kins Frank Haggard Parkmall Say ward George Martindale Jack White Tyson Searcy A. A. Thomas W. T. Stephens Clinton Brown and EL , Gubrer.

Stern Isaac Stern Cuestay Musienl Club Mesdames E

Evelyn Uhr Weds Captain Hix In Panama

Evelyn Uhr married Captain Guy Frost Fix of the Army Air Corps on November 16 in Panama. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Leon Glasscock and bridesmaid Mrs Sidney Grubbs. The bride, a University of Texas graduate, belonged to Alpha Delta Pi. The groom was stationed at Randolph Field and later France Field in the Caribbean-Central Zone.

Robbert Frederick Uhr Ann Evelyn Guy Frost Fix Army Air Corps Leon J. Glasscock Sidney D. Grubbs Lon D. Glasacouk Sexond University of Texas Alpha Dey Pi Sorarity Gaptaly Mix Randowh Field France Field Carnal Zone

Luncheon Honors Mrs Felder and Mrs Dunn in Bright Shawl

Mrs Rhuidolph Carter hosts a luncheon at the Bright Shawl at 1 p.m. Tuesday honoring Mrs Lawson Felder, a new bride. Guests include Mrs Ella K Dunn arriving from Blessing Texas to visit. Mrs Phillips plans a luncheon for Mrs Dunn at the Bright Shawl Wednesday followed by a bridge party. A second luncheon for Mrs Dunn is set at the Bright Shawl Friday. A linen shower for Miss Lot Emily Binckstack is also noted.

Rhuidolph Carter Lawson Felder Ella K. Dunn Blessing Texs Houghton Phillips Phillips Dunn Phillis Philips Tommy Barneste Will Tex Bee Lot Emily Binckstack

Harpers Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A L Harper celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Monday evening party at home. The event featured white blooms and silver leaves throughout and about 150 guests called.

A. L. Harper W. T. Bivins Human L. Jones Claudia Jones Harper

Thanksgiving Visit for Mrs Amacker and Wedding at Randolph Postchapel

Mrs Clayton Amacker of Beaumont will spend Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs R A Teithey and her husband will join later. A Randolph Postchapel wedding united Miss Manlyn Lent and Adent Clarence John Jackson of the with gorps reserve. Lieut George Edwards served as best man and Charline Kusener was the bride's attendant. A 2 din ner reception followed at the St Anthony hotel. The couple will reside at Moffett Field California where Jackson has been transferred as an instructor. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota.

Clayton Amacker Clayton Ammcker Beaumont R.A. Teithey Amacker Randolph “Tleie Manlyn Lent Manly Secor Clarence John Jackson Wit Gorps Randolph Feld George Edwards Charline Kusener St. Anthony Moffett Field Calif Jackson University of Minenesote

Debutantes Honor Guests With Brackenridge Park Ride

Miss Sarah Hoey hosted a Tuesday party with Lillian Street Maria Sykes and Dolly Kuntz. Guests rode horseback through Brackenridge park at 9 30 a m and arrived at Hoey's home for breakfast. The breakfast table featured colorful fruits and a guest list. The event included a crystal shower for Hildegarde Meyer and a tea for Miss Ruta Dielmann with notable attendees and helpers listed. A play titled The Ingic Soreans was presented to St John’s Luther Leaguers and sponsored for another performance.

Sarah Hoey Lillian Street Maria Sykes Dolly Kuntz Brackenridge Park Miss Hoey Ruta Dielmann Hildegarde Meyer Matt Hirafelder Charles Meyer Nell Rose Urban New Braunfels Betty Ruth Dielmann Marie Liebschuy New Braunels Josephine Dunn Luling Alice Klebau Helene Dielmann Peggy Mitchell Sweetie Christian Valerie Meretti Betty Finch Birdie Shea Lon Ellen Goodwin Oxkn Jey Yantis M. A. Childers Jr James Dense T. A. Smith C. M. Maat Max 4 Wier Jr D. L. Dennis A A. Childers Maxh. Wier Roy T. Goodwin Gene Aubrey Mary Puck

City manager government praised at San Antonio forum

Murray Seasongood, Cincinnati planning chief, argued the city manager form outshines the commission plan. He cited savings, expanded services, and Cincinnati’s low tax rate as proof, and warned against dictatorship fears while endorsing professional civil service and a clear division of powers.

San Antonio Murray Seasongood Cincinnati Planning Commission Seasongood Thomas- Jefferson Senior School Cimonali Cincinnati Sehsongend Buck Smayor Seasengold Reo Sensuiyoo A. Herman Wamt

Road warning lights stolen from unlit road hole

A thirt with little respect for human life was sought after warning lanterns and barricades were stolen from the edge of a 20 foot wide hole on Old Gallad road. County Commissioner Slap genbeck said signals would be replaced. he blamed luck for avoiding a serious accident Monday night. Also Burglaries reported include Mose Levinson’s furniture store burglary of $10.05 fish and Mrs Tobias’s theft of $8000 in a ply set with diamonds.

Gallad Road R. W. Slapgenbeck Mose Levinson East Commerce Street

Sisterhood to Host Annual Sabbath Day Service

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth El holds its Annual Sabbath day service at 10 30 a m Saturday with opening prayer by Mrs David Jacobson. Mesdimes Leo Dublusk Jack Ulman and J A Victor participate in the readings. Mrs Jack Pallock presides and introduces Cincinnati speaker Mrs Arthur Reinhart.Mrs Hany Fish offers closing prayer. A Mothers and Daughters lunch follows at 12 98 p m at the temple center.

Sisterhood Temple Beth el David Jacobson Leo Dublusk Jack Ulman J. A. Victor Park Jack Pallock Arthur Reinhart Cincinnati Hany Fish Temple Reth-Fl

Mark's Parish Bazaar At Parish House Friday

St Marks parish aid hosts annual bazaar at parish house at 10 a.m. Friday Mexican supper served 5 to 8 p.m. Booths feature children s clothes aprons flowers candy cakes jellies preserves and miscellaneous items Reservations listed for Mesdames Pennington Muir Smiley White Witt Groos Oh ens Penman Gelke Meyers Gillespie Partee Swearingen Smith Seeligson Dittmar Steves and others Sorority Eappa Sigma Delta to meet 730 Tuesday at Miss Gwen Dodson 219 Eastor Avenue Postal Supervisors auxiliary to meet 3 30 b Tuesday at Mrs J P Definger Sorosis club luncheon at Bright Shawl Wednesday.

St. Mark's Parish Aid Conlat Mesdames James Pennington Arthur Muir Smiley White Robert Witt Florence Groos Charles Ohens Gilbert Penman Albert Gelke Raymond Meyers Lem Gillespie Hiram Partee Pat Swearingen Hayden Smith Arthur Seeligson Martin Dittmar Walter Steves

Newly Formed Sorority Elects Officers

The charter members of the newly organized Sigma Gamma sorority met at the home of Colette Ponder at 1547 West Agamila avenue on Sunday to elect officers. Ellen Gavrisheff was chosen president, Colette Ponder vice president, Gertrude Lepick secretary, Marjorie Anne Smith treasurer, and Louise Craward reporter and publicity chairman. The Beral Riders and Lyke college officers will follow with events planned for Thursday morning with San Antonio, except Miss Ponder who hails from Fort Worden.

Mise Colette Ponder West Agamila’ Avenue Ellen Gavrisheff Gertrude Lepick Marjorie Anne Smith Louise Craward Berar Our Lady County Faint Club Lyke College San Antonio Ponder

Missing Truck Crash Near San Antonio Leaves Several Hurt

Deputy sheriffs hunted for details on a highway collision south of San Antonio on the Corpus Christi route. Four men may be seriously hurt. one victim found blood at a kitchen scene after a patrol reported a crash with two trucks. Names include Jack Vinsant and Jake Turin, with vehicles scattered along Nogalitos and Brooklyn avenues. Authorities pursued leads on injured drivers and a stock trailer owner, while other crash victims were treated at Robert B Green and Nix hospitals.

Itratlie San Anntonio New Corpus Christi Highway Jack Vinsant Weaver Street Jake Turin San Gitte Vinsant Tara Roval Monty Haley East Wand- Iawn Avenue Nix Hospital Poolice Brooklyn Avenue Bam Hardin Brooklyn Starlay Leonard AL. McKinley al ‘Matamoras Zarramora Ima Gonzales Monterey Street Robert B. Green Hospital Matamoras Pecos David Golly Gonzales

School Cafeteria Robbery at Maggil School

Burglars broke into the Maggil school cafeteria on San Jacinto and Morales streets and took 4.59 from a cash register, according to school officials.

Maggil San Jacinto and Morales

Altar Society Tea At Courand Home Friday

St Mary's chapel altar society schedules a tea at Mrs. Joseph Courand's home. The event will be hosted Friday at 934 Est Mu benty Avenue, with a small donation or offering mentioned.

Altar Society Courand St. Mary's Chapel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christine McKenzie Andrew Jackson McKenzie Edward Starr Jr Corpus Christi Arid American Institute of Laundering al Atorve Joe Ransuil Aireo Tory Wabl Pinkham Mueller - Locke Evelyn Uhr Hix Panama Harpers Observe T. Mark’s Parish Eappa Sigma Delta Sorority Gwen Dodson Eastor Avenue Postal Supervisors J. P Feo Sorosis Club of San Marcos Wnissing Deliso Debs Selby Arch Preservers Palter de Liso SELBY
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