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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1936
Page
11
The German club led by John Albert Bitter hosts one of the season’s most brilliant affairs as debutantes both formal and informal are praised. The Rose season shines for them with a festive, elegant gathering described in refined terms.
The article recounts returning travelers from Long Island and New York who voyageed abroad this year. Families like the Douglases resettled on Wild Rose Avenue, while others such as Mrs. Rigsby and Emily Keeran reflect on England and Italy. It notes a marriage at St. John’s Lutheran church and social gatherings surrounding returning guests and local families.
Miss Laura Louise Phelps will host a barbecue supper Sunday October 11 at her Bandera lodge to honor Lilet and Mr Gibson. Guests include intimate friends and Mrs Rena Maverick Green and Mrs Bewens Green are visiting Chicago. The San Antonio Federation of Music clubs will present soprano Ora Witte in concert at the Municipal Auditorium.
Mrs T G Musgrave and Lieut Thomas Cebern Musgrave Jr entertain with cocktails Tuesday at 6 p m to honor Miss Josephine Bennett and the groom ahead of their wedding set for Wednesday October 14. Mrs Leia Larkin returned from Dallas after participating in the Henry Ford dancing program with the San Antonio Pioneer association. A. W Nor er Johnson W P Naeglin and Mrs Clarence Mokkey Hocker also plan a luncheon Tuesday to honor Miss Josephine Bermett and her bridal party.
Lieut and Mrs Robert Lewis ton entertain with a dinner party Sunday evening at the San Antonio Country Club honoring Miss Josephine Bennett and her fiance Thomas Cebern Musetrye. Miss Mary Patterson Ellerson of Richmond Va arrives to spend the winter with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Herbert Spencer. Ellerson was a visitor last winter and is popular.
The Villita Art Gallery on Sir Villita Street hosts an opening Sunday with an autumn show of oil and watercolor paintings, color drawings, etchings, wood blocks, crafts, and photographs by John M. Steinfelt Jr.. reception runs 2 to 6 pm with refreshments for attendees.
Bride-elect Miss Josephine Bennett and her fiancé Lieutenant Thomas C Musgrave are celebrated in a series of parties. Mrs Charles M Armstrong hosted a luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel with autumn blossoms. West Summit hosts a dinner for the couple. Mrs George V Calvert and daughter hosted a linen shower for Miss Bennett at 202 Donaldson Ave. Mrs Marvin Felt led tea service. Miss Lois Johnfor served cake. H A Briggs announces the engagement of Catherine Briggs to Russell Meyer, with marriage planned at Woodlawn Methodist on a Tuesday in November. Alice Brady and Judy May Ruby visited the Centennial fair in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Mrs H A Evans will host a dinner Sunday at the Fort Sam Houston Officers club honoring Col and Mrs Mason who will leave for San Francisco California on October 17.
The women’s auxiliary of the Christ Episcopal church hosted a silver tea and reception at the McAlpin home on Monday evening. Mrs Roderick Yu Alpin and Miss Ann McAlpin greeted guests, with Mrs Mei Pin, Mrs William Cape, and other auxiliary officers receiving. Dining room duties were led by Mrs Joe Washington and others, with church guild members assisting.
The Yegaciar monthly meeting of the San Antonio General Relief Committee, Order of the Eastern EU, will be held at 7:90 PM Wednesday in the Library of the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Mrs Maude Wilson is chairman and Mr Minnie Sloan secretary.
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