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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1927
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR text reports Saraan urging a clue ple aninie with mentions of cold weather, chirt saic, and fire prevention. references last year to property destruction valued at $22,606,000. tires and chistere ignition tones. a school prevention effort this week and an unclear exhibit event.
The fragmented report recalls a two month voyage visiting Alaska towns and scenes, including Lake Allis and Skagway, with mentions of a prize for a costume and a dance aboard. It also details a busy social calendar: War Mothers club meeting, Major Musical Club gathering, Bright Show tea room open hours, and a formal Junior League opening with notable hostesses, attendees, a one act play Hugiette, and varied afternoon entertainments led by Mrs. Gilber and a long list of society members and guests.
Miss Dorothy Lodovic of Los Angeles will be one of the solo dancers with Albertina Rasch who has an engagement in Paris. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lodovic.
Friday features the marriages of Henry Hamilton Dewar and Miss Hallie Ball at Laurel Heights Methodist and Lieut George Aldridge Whatley and Miss Alson Riggs at St Mark's Episcopal. Saturday lists several social events including luncheons and a bridge party, plus notices of a forthcoming marriage between Miss Juanita Baskin and James M Gillespie at a Baltimore Avenue home. Lieutenant Gillespie, a West Point graduate, stationed at the Local field, will wed after a quiet ceremony with relatives present.
President Coolidge ordered Maj Gen Charles P Summerall back to Washington ending a western tour amid questions over the next year defense budget. Army housing and defense spending are in focus as officials note Coolidge silent on other reasons for the recall and plan for a strict economy to enable tax relief.
Xavier Gonzalez water colors from a California trip showcase refreshed scenes from Tang mountains. In addition Russell Natt lithographs appear, with a concurrent Santa Fe museum display of his prints. The Mac kig Cantell studio hosts the joint show Saturday afternoon.
Henry Dielmann spoke to Rotary members at lunche on the increased bounty of the Community Chest. Friday was designated as Community Chest Day in the club. Entertainment was provided by the Camp Fire girls. Georges Allersworth was chairperson of the day.
The Community Chest recommends separating the Associated Charities and the American Red Cross into two units with a secretary for each. The board meets Tuesday morning at 11 o clock at 2151 Nucra Street with Mrs. John H. Lanham presiding. Mrs. Gray Leavell now serves as secretary for both organizations.
An advertisement touts MELLO GLO French process face powder. It claims long wear and a matte peachy color to improve skin appearance, urging readers to remember the name and try the product for a better look.
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