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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1937

Page

9

Elizabeth Wilton and William Gregory engagement announced

Mrs Edward T Wilton announced Saturday the engagement of her daughter Miss Elizabeth Wilton to William Gregory Abetin. The announcement came as a surprise at a luncheon at the Bright Shawl hosted by Mrs Wilton. Miss Wilton attends the University of Texas and is a graduate of the University of Texas. William Gregory is the son of Mrs Macy Gregory Rubin and Dr K B Gregory of this city. The marriage is planned for December.

Edward T. Wilton Elizabeth Wilton William Gregory Abetin Elizabeth Wilson Austin Wilson University of Texas Mary Gregory B. F. Gregory

Mrs Tom Holleron Hosts Luncheon With Debutantes

Mrs Tom Holleron entertains at a Saturday luncheon at St Anthony hall honoring debutantes Miss Martha Wiggins and Miss Tase Aury Heatly of Lubbock. Centerpiece features white pottery fish and blue mirrors, bordered by fern. Guests include Miss Anne Vaught Miss Mary Lewise Tips and others with Mrs LG Wiggins as mother of the donor guest.

Tom Clery Holleron St. Anthony Martha Wiggins Miss Tase Aury Heatly Lubbock Anne Vaught Mary Lewise ‘Tips Sara Douglas Bats Davis Eleanor Clemeng Mary Marcella Heckman Mary Helen Kealer Gerry Fraser Tyelyn White Vera Searcy Marc Ravel Tere Annie Tervell Sarah Lillian Duyser Devutantes LG. Wiggins Bred Johnston R. 0. Holleron Barbare Hotteroh

Thanksgiving Mishap and Evening Tales at Sullita College

A scattered report recalls a college gathering at Sullita College in Hi latel where Aime Laura Beckmann and Milor may have attended the Army Navy game Saturday with Philadelphis. An exchange about the word guest leads to a family joke as a neighbor recounts a tense porch incident and a Burgers front door scare. Davis wil and Mondelir Chambray note a Thanksgiving mood with wishes for a calm holiday and a rare turkey moment.

Colleagute Laura Beckmann Sullita College Hi Latel Beesengé Army-Navy Philadelphis Davis Wil

Elder Dinner Hosts Honor at Thanksgiving Event

Mr and Mrs J M Elder entertained at a Thanksgiving dinner in their Austin home at 511 East Ris ses place. Guests included Mr and Mrs James J Gistréleh Miss Ann Sins of Austin and Mrs Lesser of New York. Tita Louchborough, student at Teers university, attended the football game in College Station and will visit Houston before returning to Austin.

Austin East Risses Place J. M. Rlder Mexico James J. Gistréleh Ann Sins Lesser Now York Tita Louchborough The Teers University College Station Houston Inne Euege Nnet Aice-Baylor Aristin

Locke family spends Thanksgiving in Luling

John R. Locke and family spent Thanksgiving in Luling as guests of Mrs. W. P. Walker. They returned home Friday with Mrs. Walker, who will visit sunnay a short time. The Fenwick Luncheon club will meet at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday at the Et Anthony hotel with Mrs. F. J. Combe and Mrs. George Martin as hostesses. Dr. Patterson, professor of English at the University of San Antonio, will be the guest.

John R. Lockes Luling Jon R. Locke Ang Las W. P. Walker Walker Fenwick Wil Et Anthony F. J. Combe George “Martin Jos Patterson University of San Antonio Yameakeen Sam Bennett

Social Calendar Evening at San Antonio Country Club

Social column notes a dinner party at the San Antonio Country Club in honor of Miss Iva Newton and Dr. Dan Altgelt and their wedding party, with Evhart and Guenther hosting. Also mentions Vinita Street Artists gallery tea from 4 to 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs. Hayard Cook honoring local artists.

Mary Jane Kuntz San Antonies Country Club Iva Newton Ter Dan Altgelt Evhart &. Guenther San Antonio Country Club lMucy Marcella Beckmann Debetanta Bunday Vinita Trret Artists Gallery Hayard Cook Tos

Miss Mathis Hosts Thanksgiving Supper for Guest

Miss Misa Laura Mathis entertained University of Texas guests at a Thanksgiving supper Friday. Guests included Miss Evelyn Prey of Mexico City and Mrs. Royte Dawkins of Houston. Other attendees were Miss Madill, Miss Trey, Mrs. Francie Robertson, Mrs. C. S. Ragland, Mr. and Mrs. Buckenin, and Mr. and Mrs. Jah Buckenin of Eagle Pass.

Misa Laura Mathis University of Texas Evelyn Prey Mexico City Yellla Madill Trey Royte Dawkins Houstor Avul Francie Robertson Sot Dackle Jah Buckenin Eagle Pass

Myrna Loy Lands New MGM Contract at 4000 Weekly

Hollywood reports Myrna Loy signed eight new MGM contracts this week placing her in the 4000 per week tier. Her next film will cast her opposite Warner Baxter as The Return of the Tilt Man. A radio announcer named Vitellitrwin also joined, and Virgil will be renamed.

Loy Hollywood Myma Loy M-G-M Studio Today Witham Powell Viteiltrwin

Half Ear Convicts Four Suspects in Holdup

El Paso report states Salvador Gonzales, indicted for a holdup with others following a wrestling match payoff in Juarez Mexico. Frankie Hart allegedly paid 36 pesos. A return trip by the group ended with a melee and robbery of about $10. Hart escaped injury while another man was bludgeoned.

EL Paso Wov Salvador Gonzales Atoad Zust Frankie Hart Jueres Mexico Mackey Hart Hei Rar Joss

Service League Head to Visit L A Unit

Miss Edna Strath leads a visit by the Women Overseas Service League to the Lone Star unit in Los Angeles. The program includes a breakfast, luncheon, and 6:30 dinner at the Arpyle hotel with the Hill membership, then plans for the new year at Mrs Sue Clark’s home. Highland Park Parent Teacher association executive meeting follows with speaker Mrs Adele Harp discussing The Greatest Thing In The World. Choral club to sing Christmas carols. children from primary grades perform. mothers host afternoon. Calendar notes list youth club activities and several PTA gatherings at local schools and parks.

Edna Srath Women's Overseas Service, League Lone Star League Ar Pyle Thief Lone Blar Exoud HM Sue Clark Essociaton Adele P Harp Highland ‘Fark J6. Thier Highland Fare Parent-Teacher Association Canada Mn ‘York Highland Park Parent-Teachers Wellnesday Mon- Hay Edna Lee McKinney Weat Park Avenue

Mullen High Football Team Struck by Multiple Injuries

Mullens West Virginia November 21. The Mulens High football squad, prepared for more games, shows a wide range of injuries including injuries to the collarbone jaw arm leg and two chipped elbows after a rough checkup.

Mullens W Va Mulens High Scheot Foobball Wiese Tyne Goltar

Royal plot probe widens as arms cache found in Paris home

Paris police report a Hotchkiss machine gun with a stolen serial number traced to Pierre Parent architect. Conspiracy aims to crown a royal dictatorship. detectives describe the cache as basement weaponry including machine guns grenades rifles and ammunition. Suspects include Eugene De Lonele and Gen. Friouard Duseig neur, ex chief of staff of the ministry.

Paris France Pierre Parent National Defense Parent Luxuious Eugene de Lonele Marine Enginneering Agenta Friouard Duseigneur Als

State officials restrained in Teachers' Annuity Life stock sale

Three state officials were temporarily restrained from interfering with the sale of stock of the Teachers' Annuity Life in WSUTATeS company of San Antonio. Judge S. G. Tayloe in the Seventy third District Court directed the restraining order against Edward Gleyx secretary of state DeLeon Harp securities commissioner and J J Cowley agent for the securities commission. Charles M Hargrove president of the insurance company obtained the order charging the officials hindered him from selling personally owned stock and sought to block the insurance commission from revoking the companys Texas business permit. Hearing on a temporary injunction was set for 108 mi December 8.

Anjuity Life Wsutates Company of San Antonio Seventythird District Court Edward Gleyx DeLeon Harp Gecucitles J. J. Cowley Securities Commission Charles M. Hargrove Insurance Company Metrio Guy Lcensed Insturance Commission Texas Taylie

LSU Students Convert Trailers Into Living Quarters

L M Quinn from Osyka organizes nine fellow students into the Tiger Economy club at Louisiana State University to transform a campus trailer colony into a functional living area. They improve water, gas, lights, and other conveniences as dorm overcrowding spurs the project.

Baton Rouge L. M. Quinns Louisiana State University Rune Osyka

Polish Woman Seeks New Start in America at 88

In Philadelphia an 88 year old Polish woman, Mrs. Kaspeyska, carries scars from bullets and heartbreak as she pursues American citizenship. Once housekeeper to Poland’s former president Jozef Pilsudski, she fled after Bolshevik advances and now plans to learn English amid settlement.

Philadelphia Merhiann Kasperska I Souls Phillydelphia

Hello Changes Symbol to People in Chicago Report

A garbled Chicago dispatch recounts a gisting cowhand advising editors to greet city folks. The reporter’s field notes reveal odd rural greetings from an elderly woman, a poetic forger, a business man, and a schoolboy, illustrating urban curiosity and awkward politeness.

Chicago Lins Ethor Madison Street Nula

10000 Chemical Substances Listed

New York November 27 report from the American Chemical Society notes the chemical industry produces many substances with no current use. It suggests the number obtainable from carbon and hydrogen alone could someday reach millions.

UINSI Chemical Mecporl Mad American Chemical Society

Civil War Veteran Has Original Teeth

Marion Olio November 27. Henry 8 Hierly a 95 year old Civil War veteran still retains his original set of teeth. He has seen a dentist only once in 40 years. He has never used dentifrice and his chew has kept his teeth in good condition despite some wear.

Marion Olio Henry Hierly

Rate Mike to Help Carrier's Education

Linard Day a 19-year-old San Antonio Light carrier has completed his education at San Antonio Junior College. He supported Timecl Aid and paid his 16-year-old brother's school expenses from carrier money. His unemployed carpenter father and plans to enter junior college in February are noted as new rules take effect Monday.

Linard San Antonio Calld Tet Junot College Day

Kiddies See Jeep Show At City Carnival Event

Hundreds of youngsters gathered for a free view of a Jeep and a carnival show on Soledurt streets Saturday morning. The event, directed by H. D. Hartwick, supports the Light-Fire department toy drive, which funds gifts for poor children.

Popeye Soledurt H. D Dee) Hartwick Hart- Witkhaa Admir Childeen Fritsy Inetia Frank Buck Japan Africa MRA

Study of U S Mexican Citizens Convention in San Antonio

Messey citizens resisting in the United States discuss residence rules, ID cards, working conditions for Mexican insurers, and cooperation with American officials. Attendees include Adolfo de la Huerta Eugenio de Anzorena and Pedro Molina Espinosa representing Mexican authorities.

Messey Winn San Antonio United States Unitedtates Adolfo de la Huerta Eugenio de Anzorena Washington Pedro Molina Espinosa Fray de Sruketery Interior

400 Degree Circle Adopted by Nazis

Berlin reports a metric survey reform under interior minister Dr. Witsely Frick. Babylonian origin units are phased out as land survey divisions shift to 100 degrees per unit, replacing the older 400 degree circle. By April 1, 1945 instruments must carry the new subdivisions.

Berlin Witsely Frick Interior Germany

Johnny Green and Betty Furness Wed in Hollywood

Johnny Green, orchestra leader, and actress Betty Furness wed in Hollywood yesterday. The ceremony, performed by Superior Judge Edward Durand, united the couple after Green’s recent divorce. they will spend their honeymoon in New York.

Holly Wou Syuy Johnny Green Bethy Purness Miss Purness Hollywood Edward Durand New York Green

Teachers to End Meeting in Houston Convention

In Houston on November 27 the Terus Btala Traders association held its ninth genial convention, voting to form a federation of local and district units. Elections and charter amendments passed, with officer results pending announcement beyond bylaws. Rumored winner He Brister of Waco named president. John P. Manning of Robstown posed as alternate candidate.

Houston Terus Btala Traders’ Association Ts Insh Seaklon Yestering Am Forstein— Monat Houston Post Brister Waco John P. Manning Robstown

Veteran Diver Now Deep Sea Officer

SEATTLE Nov 27-(Las) Veteran diver Bruce Tete becomes the first deep sea deputy aboard Amphus Strid in the navy. He is tasked with heavy water pressures and drownings as he helps supervise a $3000 worth of equipment while supporting construction of a sports rock in a waterlogged area. Willie Bhevill and MiMied are noted in this item as observers.

Seattle Weshi King Cavity Bruce Tete Navy Bhevill Willie Aeveryans

Don't Neglect a Cold with Mustard Ointment

An old-time ad extols Masterole mustard oil ointment for colds and chest congestion. Claims warm, drawing pain relief with formulas Regular, Children's, and Extra Strong. Advertises wide use and nurse endorsements, noting "million use" and wide drugstore availability.

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