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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1940

Page

10

Orange Blossoms Arrive for Visit in San Antonio

Local society notes celebrate engagements and upcoming weddings. Macy Caroline Casey to wed Thomas Miller Lasater in Albany, Texas, and Helen Miller Cameron to Rev Everett Holland Jones in San Antonio. Plans include anticipated homes, bridal parties, and related social events across area families. Isaac Stern to perform at San Pedro Playhouse, under Tuesday Musical Club sponsorship.

Isaae Stern Isaac Stern San Pedro Playhouse Tuesday Musical Club

Elysian Club to Hold Midnight Supper

Elysian Club plans a midnight supper at Wolfe's Inn Saturday with a magician providing entertainment. The event follows a Friday meeting at Mrs. Fred Lewis's home where the committee was formed including Mes. James William Windmeyer Mabel Kroesche Howard Grubbs Paul Thummer Clifton Jonson Paul Wilcoq Gilbert Carvajal and Misses Vera Brus Ruth Tubbs.

Byeian Club Wolfe’s Inn Fred Lewis Mes James William ‘Windmeyer Mabel Kroesche Howard Grubbs Paul Thummer Clifton Jonson Paul Wilcoq Gilbert Carvajal Vera Rrus Ruth Tubbs

Lively excerpt paints town characters and odd anecdotes

A fragmented piece sketches social figures Lin country club society with Martha Calhoun Gynthia Harding and Miss Harding described as blonde and fragile yet skilled in riding and swimming. It notes Millard Sinclair's home portraiture, George Wray's chrysanthemum garden, a maid hiding candy in ashes and the silent butler, and ends with a Parisian pianist reference to Monsieur Chambray and Helen Morgan.

Martha Calhoun Lin Gynthia Harding Millard Sinclair

Health Checkup For Pupils In Hot Wells

Health chair man Mrs W H Giles reports a school health checkup in Hot Wells with nurse Mrs B Skipper in charge. 306 students were examined for defects, 22 immunizations given, 27 smallpox vaccinations completed. Questionnaires will be sent to parents to finish health records. Mothers assisting included Mrs Giles and others.

W. H. Giles Hot Wells Parent- Teachers Association B. Skipper Jlo

Lodge Silver T To Be Held Friday

Minam Rebekah lodge meets Thursday at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Claudia Downs presiding. A silver tea from 7:30 to 10:20 p.m. Friday at Mrs. Florence Trembly’s home. Public invited. Rally December 4 at 7 p.m. Miriam Rebekah lodge to meet. Covered dish luncheon at noon. Grand master of IOOF Texas to lecture and present moving pictures December 10 at 6:30 p.m. Mexican luncheon and supper at Odd Fellows ball December 11. Public invited. Study club to meet December 21 with past presidents hosting. luncheon at 1 p.m. and Christmas party to follow. Thanksgiving program applauded by Mrs. Lizzie Sherman with assistance from Mrs. Rosa Mae Martyn. Elsie Wils played piano. Next meeting December 5 at 8 p.m.

Minam Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Claudia Downs Noble Grand Florence Trembly Avant Street Miriam Rebekah Lodge F. Lxige State of Texas Study Club Lumccheon Gues Lizzie Sherman Rosa Mae Martyn Elsie Wils Claude J. Garter Maria Garcia

Liss Sherman to Visit Parents At Yuletide

Miss Mary Sherman, University of Texas student, spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Fred W. Shield and will spend Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sherman, at Port Collins, Colorado. After the holidays, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman will travel to San Antonio with their daughter, who has pledged Chi Omega. The parents will remain here for the rest of the winter.

Mary Sherman University of Texas Fred W., Shield Charles Sherman Port Collins Colo Sherman San Antonio Chi Omega

Debutantes Attend Berglund Luncheon and Sorority Event

A sequence of social notices outlines Mesdamies Beckmann and Boothman hosting a luncheon in Incheon on January 20 to compliment debutantes Maria Sykes and Donnie Fraser, along with sorority Phi Bu Chi entertaining with "Hobo Shuffle." Additional items mention fashion show luncheons on December 4 and 5, Scottish Rite Ladies Auxiliary meeting, Crippled Children’s Hospital donation plans, and literary reviews in local cultural events.

Boothman Walter Booth Adolph Beckmann Incheon Maria Sykes Donnie Fraser To & the Phi Bu Chi Sorority

Winchell notes on Jane Wyatt and Broadway whispers

A fragmented column of Walter Winchell style gossip questions readers about Jane Wyatt forgetting her show title, Hitler on screen reaction, Capone rumors, Kennedy as publisher rumors, and various show business and political intrigues. The piece parades stray rumors, famous names, and curious anecdotes with a sharp, intrusive gossip voice.

New York Newsbo Jane Wyatt Hitler Jane Gazettes Capone Mayo Brothers Mat Pacific Ocean

Fall Festival at Market House Canceled by Rain

Weather forces cancellation of the Fall Festival at Market House Ham Hon Magruder, market master, announcing the event is postponed. Purchasers of the keys may seek refunds from the market master or the ticket salesman as details are provided.

Market House Ham- Hon Magruder Magruder Jler

Explosions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Refer to German Research Chemists

Unclear fragments reference explosions at plants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania last week. Mentions German researchers from Berlin three years ago and a contentious Nepal Prince tale involving a former girlfriend and a Nazi general in Paris.

G-men and Dies Committee N. J Penna Berlin Nepal Sandry Rambeau Paris Washington U. S

Hold Back the Years Tonic Claim for Health Revitalization

An advertisement promotes 5.5.5. Tonic as a remedy for aging digestion and blood health. It claims to boost stomach juices for better digestion and to enrich watery blood, increasing appetite and energy. The tone urges readers past middle life to restore vitality and feel like themselves again.

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L. A San Antoniana Matthews Caseys Macy Caroline Thomas Miller Lasater Edward Lasater Fullurrins Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church Albany Texas Miss Casey J. A. Matthews Jule Sallie Reynolds Matthews Falfurries Frank Lorenzo Miller Waco Helen Miller Gameron Everett Holland Jones Rt. Mary's Church Bt. Mark's William T. Capers Diocese of West Texas Walter Dusham Samuel Orr Capers Christchurch Jones Claude E. Canterbury St Mark's St. Anthony Tashwell Rds Jane Humphrey Tiage Fred Miller la Fonda Neill Bailny Briv Evan H. Humphrey Humphrey Lou Emly Blackstock Robert C. Holleran Jr W. B. Osborne KSA Adwriter Rochester McEldowney Madge Harry Sandy Columbus, Ga Major McEldowney Fort Sill Oklo McEldowney Benny Venable Kleht Roth Musterale Thia Elysian Club Hult Avene Parent-Teacher Association Geting Martha Smith Rou Livstnesses Lee Pearl Holils Ee the Hot Wells Parent-Teacher Association Mother Singers T. M. Roe Beta Lambda Beta, Sigma Phi Sorority Alene Johnson Aledg. Bowen E. Evergreen Edna Smith Grace Hart Lillian Heath Aleda Bowen Chepler Epstion Sigma Alpha Plaza Hotel Miu Tle Pilon George Wray Monsieur Chambray Helen Morgan The American Legion Wait 420 Patsy Ruth Shields Carson Street Mildred Bownds Gro Mppolnind Johnna Tee Panus Florence Releborger Ruby Vreeland Marie Storey Paar Knox School Ie Gebook Vietor Weiss Owt Missex Bess Richards Rosa Sinker Ruth Camp Helu Braunig Wil W. G.A. Business Girls’ Sportorium Torothy Qreatt Y. W. GC A, WI Mix Suville Lay St. Francis Blue Bonnet Grove Woodmen Circle Woodmen Hall East Houston Street Tau Phi Lambda J. P. Benkendorfer South Pine Street Mesdames Benkendorfer Fornia Jentseh Erna Frantz Ethel McGinnis Lerema Voorhies Randolph Fete P T. A J. C. Rosser Christine Krueger Beacon Hill PT. A City Health Department Kappastema Delta Sorority Bette Remmell Evelyn A. Sarlis Imogene Kinnison Kay Chevalier Dede Quotas Gerry Chambers Susie May Margaret Canman Gwen Dodson Bette Jayne Null Johnnie Jean Adams Thomas Nelson Page P T. A Miller Herff School Moynahan Laura Steel Crane Highland Park Heilig Robert B. Green Williamson Riverside Thomas Portwood Gordon Chaiman 8. E. Tyler Lydia B. Binknar Liss Sherman Yuletide Mesdamies Beckmann and Bright “Shual Sen Frank Brothers Cachie Mae Hunt Scotish Rite Ladies Service Auxiliary Masonic Temple Imembers Crippled Childrens' Hospital Mia Minnie Fentman Balle Gude Moses Zora Neale Hurton Self Culture Lab Rufus Bell L. F. Curl Lily Homen Hot. Wells Plerian Study Club Sam Lee White West Magnolia Avenue Herbert Oliver David Irwin Franklin M. Beck Herbert Edgar Will Assiah Walter Winchell Mark Berton Ouruight Joe Kennedy Kennedy Boston Duce Mae Roman Puerto Rico BD R LaGuardia Duke of Kent Morgai Smith U. S.2 Fish Janis Washington Monument Bunny Waters Forseahoe Vic Mature Betty Grable Wople Pexey ‘Gallimore Willam Klein Shubert Times Irama Page Hirshfield River House Chapin Coventry England Samberx al Jolson Rena Morgan Colyum F. DR Charlie Wright Eunlee Hruley Nick Lang Sheri Laxsen Broadway Ter Laurel
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