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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1926
Page
11
Major General William J. Snow criticizes army living quarters as inferior to local jails and calls arbitrary cuts to forage rations for horses inhumane. He notes 1506 artillery horses short and shortages of officers and enlisted men while repairs lag at posts.
Clara C Pancoast hosts a luncheon at the Bright Shawl with guests including Miss Elizabeth Bennett and many others. Lottie Nell Potts also entertains at the Bright Shawl decorating in yellow marigolds, with bridal party tables and intimate friends noted. Out-of-town guests attend Trout Nethlery wedding at the Women’s Club House. attendees include Earl Trout of Laredo and several doctors and Mrs Straus of Callax.
A wedding at St John's Lutheran united Milton P Brandenberger and Edna Marie Opperman in a ceremony blessed by family and friends. The reception followed at the bride's home with pink and orchid chrysanthemum decor. The couple will reside in Mason, Texas.
Miss Page Venable hosts a Christmas tea dansant at the San Antonio Country Club on December 25 honoring Miss Dorinda Sy. A dance in honor of Miss Hattie Florence Hood is planned December 1 at nine thirty at the San Antonio Country Club. Army Navy game features and a tea for Miss Laura Virginia Adams and the Darling Adams bridal party are announced with hostesses Mrs Florence Eagar Roberts Mrs Leora Brenzer and Mrs B E Kelly. Yellow decor and floral arrangements highlight the event spaces.
Tuesday through Thursday schedule shows multiple engagements. The Nethery Trent wedding and Maxwell Trout ceremony, Miss Laura Virginie Adams reception, and several luncheon and bridge parties at venues like Menger hotel and San Antonio clubs are announced with hosts including Mr. and Mrs. Lar Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lewis, and Mrs. Eli Hertzberg.
The text lists multiple social events including a luncheon in honor of Mrs. M. C. Manley, a dancing party entertaining Miss Kittie West Schreiner at the St Anthony hotel on December 20, and a lively luncheon for Mrs. W. C. Silliman who recently arrived from Los Angeles to spend winter at the hotel. It mentions hostesses Mrs. Hefford Shorey and Mr. and Mrs. Seth Sharey, and attendees such as Mrs. Sterling Price Adams, Mrs. Blanch Dagger, Mrs. EB. J. McCullough, and Miss Bess Spears, with floral table decor of yellow roses and tapers.
A straightforward remedy claims four ounces of liquid argon dissolved into scalp rubbing at night will dissolve dandruff after one or more applications. It asserts itching stops instantly and hair becomes fluffy glossy and much improved. Liquid argon is available at drug stores and the method never fails.
The San Antonio Pen Women held an Indian lore program on November 28 led by Mrs S W Mathis with Mrs J K Blackstone as co host. Members of Groun CG read Indian Polk Lore poems and stories while Mrs A M Harris presented plot construction and the first chapter of a composite novel by Mrs S W Crossley.
A crowded club calendar lists Tuckday Pat’s Pleasant Pols at St Patrick’s Hall and multiple society meetings in parish houses. Suppers, luncheons, and visiting day events fill the week, plus a note on the Merts Maids Music Club dance at the Menger and a coming Gunter hotel event. It includes the marriage announcement of Adolph R Voight and Frances Kliner with plans to reside in Laredo.
Miami Oklahoma November 23 Maude Lee Mudd heiress to Crow Indian wealth valued at over 780000 remains missing ten months after a court awarded her 300 monthly allowance. Agency officials know nothing of her whereabouts and have made no search. Her fortune awaits settlement pending her return amid rumors of foul play dismissed as gossip.
Charles Feasman, 78, pioneer citizen of Eagle Pass, died Thursday and was buried there Friday, according to Mrs. In F. a Jaggi, daughter of San Antonio.
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