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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1941
Page
2
The text covers a bride Ruth Burnett's surprise birthday party at St Anthony with purple decorations for 15 guests, plus Ruth Burnett and Marie Rees hosting. It also describes Miss Garpheth Weeber and Albert Eagard Heilbron's Friday wedding at Hackberry Methodist Church, with details on gowns, bouquets, attendants, reception, and travel plans to New Orleans before settling at 217 Vance Street in San Antonio.
A reader asks if she should give gifts to boyfriends during Christmas and if she should insist on living alone vs with future in-laws. Miss Fairfax counsels that small personal gifts are acceptable, but avoid costly presents, and suggests negotiating a kitchenette and privacy while exploring living arrangements.
Miss Eva Finan marries Gen James A Avery Jr at Rancho Mela chapel at 4. Miss Betty Aljext wed Lieut Aleck McDonald at Fort Sam Howton church at 8 p.m. Capt and Mrs Joe Og Ainsley host from 8 to 1 a.m. Spring event lists Mr and Mrs Hob Zerhiery. Conservation Society fall festival runs 8 p.m. to midnight on the river. Max Neil Davis weds Wenham Young at 6 p.m. First Presbyterian church with reception at the groom’s home.
Choctaw Indian student from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary will preach at 7 24 p m Sunday at Harlandate Presbyterian Church. The event showcases Choctaw Talnistertil student leadership and will draw community members to the service in a local parish setting.
A fragmented piece describes starting a needlecraft block for an unusual quilt. It mentions scraps, yardages, a diagram at moments, and sewing steps. The text references a 2016 RCCurnle paleo items and a pattern guide from a needlecraft department, requesting a clear participation placeholder.
A reader questions guests attire at a wedding dinner clocked at eight. Some women wore daytime dresses while others donned formal gowns, prompting discussion on proper dress codes. The hostess’ unclear use of informal versus formal left guests unsure of expectations and whether heels and dress codes should have been clarified.
A reader asks if the bridegroom and best man may wear uniforms and whether the bride's father and ushers must wear formal afternoon attire. The answer suggests uniforms do not alone confer formality and recommends cutaway coats dark trousers and accessories for men if possible, noting fabric patterns and sleeve/glove details.
Taylor Oct 11 In a letter to AF representatives of L unson Taylor strikers demand INLRB action for more hours and higher pay from Taylor Bedding Manufacturing company D F Forwood president says negotiations should be with a majority of employees and warns against NOAA involvement if a majority supports the strike sewing room workers walked out but returned to work the next day with only the two kept off.
The choir of Palm Heights Methodist Church will host the entire church membership at 1 45 p m on Wednesday.
Manufacturers tout vitamin content claiming cereals like shredded wheat boost daily intake of B1 A and G. Homemakers explore 100 percent whole wheat recipes including baked shredded wheat disks with egg yolk centers. A nickel buys a bottled beverage aiding science and industry, while agriculture provides sugar cane leaf and corn products and industry supplies trucks and materials.
Rev. J. C. Anthony conducts revival services at the Assembly of God on Government Hill. Event set for 1722 Carlton Street with evening sessions expected to draw local residents and worshippers.
A descriptive essay extols women who combine appearance with brains. It argues true beauty stems from mental, physical, and spiritual health, disciplined habits, and thoughtful choices. The piece urges prioritizing character over surface trends, promoting self control and kindness.
A teen etiquette pamphlet advises on how to act in dating scenes, from first greetings to goodbye kisses. It emphasizes letting the escort choose seats, avoiding awkward faux pas, and handling conversations with poise while avoiding wallflower tendencies.
The Fort Sam Houston chapel hosted the marriage of Barbara Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jay Moore to Lt Robert H. Holmes son of the late Mr and Mrs G T Holmes of Lumberton N C The ceremony was conducted by Chaplain A J O'Reilly with a reception at the Officers Club Following the wedding the couple sailed on a honeymoon and will be stationed at Carlisle Barracks later Mrs Holmes wore navy blue crepe with a yellow orchid corsage and a red military braid trim upon return they will reside at Carlisle Barracks among guests were Mrs Curtis Burt and Mrs Augusta Austin with notices of an upcoming wedding in Helmville Texas
A Halloween motif decorates a home event honoring Mrs. Donald Bring with 20 guests and judges for a fall festival on the river. Other notes include Greta and Herbert Gibson Plelding's engagement and a wedding rehearsal supper for Mina Evelyn Gindatt amid social gatherings at hotels and homes.
Hatta Ranch couple from Fort Stockton, Mr and Mrs Arthur Harcal, arrived in San Antonio to visit the St Anthony hotel. Miss Virginia leVerne Mann of San Antonio will wed Hayden D Wood of Taft Monmouth NJ at Laurel Heights Methodist Church on Saturday October 18. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the Womans Club with out of town guests including Maj and Mrs Wood. The bridal party and guests are being hosted in San Antonio and Washington DC visitors are noted. The Signi Delta Phi sorority plans a meeting Monday in the Instance building and Western social events are scheduled for November 1 at Old Grove.
Evangelistic services led by G C Brewar at the Grove Avenues Church of Christ run through Wednesday. Services are held at 2 p m Saturday and 10 45 a m and 1 p m Sunday. Topics include WET Only 4 Few People Be Saved and any Means to Be Ashamed of.
Sofia today reported great expansion of exchange of commodities as Italy and Bulgaria discuss trade agreements. In Cairo, Maj. Gen. Glorgera Bret led the U.S. Army Air Corps four-week laydown in the Middle East with British liaison.
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