Halloween Party Ideas From a 1940s San Antonio Light
A lively guide recommends grand Halloween fun with circle games, wrapped task bags, and ghost story challenges. It suggests mask wearing, a can you top this tale contest, and a hide and seek variant called sardines. Also promotes a 40 page booklet, Games for Good Parties, from The San Antonio Light Home Institute, requesting name and address for ordering.
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Wren Saleemn
Jack
Apsplauss
Abe House
Neekles
The
San Antonio Light
Home Institute
San Antonio
Terns
Hurricane packing chaos in Mrs Grady’s home on eve of storm
Martha S. uAlmulin reports on a family enduring a hurricane’s approach with frantic packing and makeshift shelter. Neighbors board up as warnings loom, winds promised to reach 75 mph, yet power fails for days and the community endures with caution and humor.
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Martha S. Ualmutin
Nys
Grady
Misti
Fila
Peng
Barbara Johnson Bride Elect Honored in Family Tea
Barbara Johnson bride elect was honored by her mother Mrs Henry Johnson and sister Miss Patricia Johnson with a tea Friday evening. Saturday at 2 p m Mrs Ray Rumcver and Miss Helen Dielmann entertained with luncheon in their home in honor of Miss Johnson. Mrs Senay Langwell hosted a seated tea and crystal shower Sunday afternoon complimenting Miss Johnson.
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Barbara Johnson
Henry Johnson
Patricia Johnson
Ray Rmucver
Helen Dielmann
Wil
Ih Hohar
Johnsat
Mra
Senay Langwell Witl
Mfiss
Pat Wood
Patricia Mahan
Baltimore
Philadelpia
New York
New, York
Millen Spencers
Gunter Sacales
R. F. Shipp
Virginia
Mar
Marriage of Ruth Burnett and Chesley Innes Swann Jr
Saturday evening ceremony at Central Christian church joined Miss Ruth Burnett and Lieut. Chesley Innes Swann Jr. The reception followed at Port Smith Houston Officers’ club in tribute to Miss Mary Lee Donovan and Lieut. Thomas John “Sherpe.” A dinner party at the Patricks’ home and a separate event honored Major and Mrs. Richard Daines.
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Ruth Burnett
Chesley Innes Swann Jr
Central Christian Church
Liant
E. D. Patrick
Port Sim’ Houston
Mary Lee Donovan
Thomas John “Sherpe
Joe Farquhar
Major
Ais
Richard Vide Daines
San Antonians Attend Texas University Arkansas Grid Game
San Antonians Mr and Mrs Quest Couch Mr and Mrs Fa Auge and Miss Helen Auge were among locals motoring to Allan Saturday to attend the Texas university Arkansas football game. Beta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority will meet Monday at Mrs Chappell Jones home. The program includes a mis ny program presented by Mrs.
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Quest Couch
Fa Auge
Helen Auge
Allan
Texas university-Arkansas
Bet Beta Lambda
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Chappell Jones
Mys Ang
Daily Relaxation and The San Antonio Music Clubs Meeting
An article blends tips on relaxation through naps exercise and bathing with a San Antonio Federation of Music Clubs update. It notes 15 minute naps for stress relief, stretching routines, and warm baths as calming. It covers a November 21 luncheon plan at the Menger hotel and reflects defense and cultural program notes from club leaders and members.
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Raddy
San Antonio
Brrs
Corinne Taylor Royall
Shaw
Mary Adele Carson
Josephine Hennessy
W. Henssey
Menger Hotel
Gladye Page
Wedding Gift Dilemma and Courtesy Guidance
A reader asks if a two month delayed wedding gift should be acknowledged. The columnist suggests notifying the bride’s mother or the groom directly with a brief friendly note, expressing appreciation for the gift and extending best wishes. No formal gift reply is necessary, and a simple message suffices to show goodwill.
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Cornelius Beegeman
Beecharan
Gerit
Army Nuptials Held Miss Wilkerson Weds
The wedding of Miss Jennne Wilkerson, daughter of Lieut Col George Metcalfe Bostock and Lieut Roscoe Campbell Crawford, took place at Randolph Field Chapel with Chaplain J F Ryan officiating. The bride wore ivory satin, pearls, and carried a bouquet of gold chrysanthemums and stephanosis. The ceremony featured a reception at the Officers' Club and a post wedding trip to New Orleans and Miami before settling in New Braunfels.
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Mos Jennne
Wilkerson
Iua Mes
George Metcalfe Bostockland Lient
Roscoe Campbelrawford Jr
Erie
Roscoe Campbell Crawford
Belvoir
Randolph Field Chapel
J. F. Ryan
Tommie Long
Belly Hralley
Jean Roper
Venitia Parrott
Dallis
Miss Macy
Inilaferro
Laverne Werbrook
Fort
Mrs. Berney Attends Nuptials and Local PTA News
Mrs Berney, formerly Grace Carroll of Albany, attends the wedding of Ruth Burnett and Chesley Innes Aweim Jr, while Derney flies in for the ceremony. The Burbank High School PTA elected delegates to the Texas state convention in Austin and formed welfare dance and meal programs for underprivileged children.
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O. R. Bermey
Albany, Ga
Maetron
Ruth Burnett
Chesley Innes Aweim Jr
Derney
Berney
Grace Car Voll
Joe B. Carrail
Burbank High Schol Parent- Teacher Association
A. Duryea
Irvin Urz
Austin
Miss C. Mason
Miles Elaine Bracklenridge
Miss Crawford
Terrell P. Gates Vilect
Evalyn Scruggs
Social news notes on weddings and gatherings
Mrs Cunningham due home soon from New York visits. Miss Zlata Tore Prywitch to wed Jack Cohen of Houston on December 18 with only immediate family present. The Trl Dele Villages hosts a tea at Mrs J E Cropther’s. multiple ladies attend games and parties for Jubilee events hosted by Catholic Women's Association.
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Zlata Tore Prywitch
Ban Anteliin Aid
Houston
Jack Cohen
High Ooo
Marton Krakower
Louis Ralph Gohen
Corpus Christi
Jaster
Agnes Decker
R. P. Kleiner
Jaaler
Carson
Catholic Women's Association
Alamo Heights P T A Officers Chosen
Alamo Heights High School PTA officers were installed at the regular meeting with 75 members present. New president Mrs. Halpin Gibbs and other officers were introduced, with committees named for welfare, education, publicity, and hospitality.
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Alamo Heights
G. P. Dutose
Mim
H. J. Bussa
Paul Villaret
Edwin Doebbie
Fred Heeltzel
B.T. A
Richard Halter
D. 3. Stark
T. G. Duckworth
Carl Gildeme
Gloria Hood
Tommy Augito
Lelachol
Walter Trenshae
Marshall
Willisma
Afta
W. W. Curtat
Jra
O'Bring
Advice on a wife’s behavior and a wary friendship
A reader seeks guidance about a wife who has a flirtatious letter from a friend and a husband who seems unaware. A second letter offers counsel to a young woman dating a man who won’t marry due to finances and draft fears, urging a direct talk and honest decision. A third note encourages a shy man to initiate contact with a potential romantic interest rather than wait.
Barn Dance at Oak Grove and Junior College Event
Saturday evening Deetal Auxiliary hosts a barn dance at Oak Grove with Mrs William Halcomber and Mrs Peter Keating among honored guests. Earlier, Thomas Jefferson B T A held a meeting with a program by Miss McDire, featuring Mrs Walter Bielstein, C Lattin and Roy Arewood. 552 members enrolled in the membership drive. next meeting is November 13.
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A. R. Meador
R. J. Perkins
Dental Auxiliary
Oak Grove
Moe Pretedig
Thomas Jefferson
T. A
Atudent Generall Assembly
Mies McDire
JH. W
Mr. Carnes
Sion
George Dycke
C. Lattin
San Antonio Junior College
Roy W. Arewood
Jefferson
Marnie Brawner
Walter Bielstein
Plano
MeLaine MtDonald
Missances Smith
Kelare
H. Parker
George Drake
Methern
Mra
Walter Kuraner
Chairwan
Mesdames Tf
J. Anslews
William Donn
Lucian Jones
H. Z. Cooner
Charles Wolfe
W. EB. Mca Crory
L.A. Rires
Winter Plans for Mrs Butler as Weather Cools in L A
Mrs Merton Butler of Winston Salem arrives to spend winter with her daughter in Los Angeles. Weather shifts spark a building boom with higher weekly value. New warehouse and offices project at 1843 East Houston Street amounts to a $20,000 payout.
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Merton Butler
Winston, Salem
N. C
Butler
North Carolina
Syens
Woodson Jon Genesea Road
Bab Annnie
Wiseman
Wideman
E. J. Prazier
East Hotston Street
Driver's License Forms Arrive for Sheriff Office
A fresh supply of driver’s license application forms has arrived at the sheriff’s office in Waputley, announced Saturday. The forms were supplied by the San Antonio district office of the Texas highway patrol to the sheriff’s office and other stations.
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Sheriff's Office
Wap~utley
San Antonio
Texas Highway Patrol
Mrs. Ada Homann Taken By Death
Mrs Ada Homann aged 68 of 227 Plate Jetreet died early Saturday after injuries from a broken leg and months of illness. The death was attributed to pneumonia with contributing factors noted by doctors. Local officials listed the date and living relatives, with funeral arrangements pending.
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Ada Homann
Jetreet
Ander
B. Green
Preumania
Officers Become Colonels In Temporary War Promotions
The War Department announced temporary colonel ranks for Lieutenant Col Falkner Heard of San Antonio and Percy W. Glarkeon, among 1935 officers serving as colonels. The moves align with duties performed and are to be finalized in coming days as personnel records adjust to assignments.
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Lie
Calr
Falkner Heard
F.A
Percy W. Glarkeon
San Antonio
Jonale
Astha
Luncheon Hostess Mrs Russell Heads Bright Shaw Luncheon
Mrs. R. H. Russell, hostess for a Bright Shaw luncheon, will host a 19 guest event featuring Mrs. Richard Henry Russell. The gathering is planned for Wednesday at the style show location, with guests to be announced.
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R. H. Russell
Richard Henry Russel
Female OF he Species Still Deadly
Jod Tronteek reported a confrontation on Horfgen Avenue at Latitte Street after a car stopped amid screams. He said a woman opened the door, clawed and pulled his hair, causing facial lacerations before he fled to safety. He was treated at Robert TH Steen hospital.
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Tronteek
Trotlcke
Horfgen Avenue
Latitte Street
Tronicek
Tronincke
Robert TH. Steen Hospital
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