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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1942

Page

10

Fascinating Child Joins Ranch Scene With Tales And Faux Pearls

Martha Pilon surveys a lively young girl who cannot yet celebrate her third birthday, describing her French phrases, animated doll collection, and blitz nerves after Pearl Harbor. The piece also visits Mrs. Horace Johnsons, Mrs. L. A. Guthrie of Dallas, and Captain Walter Strothaus, noting seafood cuisine and a yardwork joke about weeds and washing paths.

Martha Calhoun Iss JU Cusack Jid Horace!homison Earl Harbor Hollywood

Woman's Club Meeting With Boand Speaker Plans

The Woman's club general assembly will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday under the literary division with James R. McCilden as chairman. Rev. Arthur V. Boand will speak. An all-member luncheon at 2:15 p.m. Thursday benefits USO work. At 2:40 p.m. Mrs. Aherwood Avery will review Tre Side to Victory by James R. Reaton. Non-members may join and attend the review. reservations with Mrs. C. W. Ling.

Woman's Club Boand James R. McCilden Arthur V. Boand Tanchum Aherwood Avery James R. Reaton Book Club C. W. Ling

Miss Brown Bridesmaid at Blue Mountain College Ceremony

Miss Joyce Brown served as bridesmaid in a symbolic ceremony linking the Little Sisters and Big Sisters groups at Blue Mountain College on November 7. The couple, Hizabela Crump and Steve Cannon, with Melhaney and Mollahaney families attending, plan to reside in San Antonio after the wedding. The event included plans for a PTA meeting and local community activities in the days following.

Joyce Brown Blue Mountain College

Rayon Hose Price Ceiling To Be Issued Soon

WaonsauTon Oct 19 The OPA will issue a price ceiling for women's rayon hose with a firm stance that there is no excuse for price increases. The OPA warns shoppers not to pay inflated prices and says relief is available if buying becomes unfair.

Waonsauton OPA Ia OPA OFA Gesler

Army Air Forces Officer to Address San Antonio Women

Teuton Morrin F Taher commander of the Army Air Forces preflight school at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center will speak to the Ben Antonio chapter of Texas Wing Women in the Municipal Auditorium Tuesday at 8 p m Jeanne Prentice president notes more than 200 San Antonio yeomen have expressed interest in the air training program The women’s organization aims to prepare students for piloting and airplane maintenance parallel to military training programs.

Gol Morrin F. Taher Army Air Forces San Antonio

Couple Plans Marriage in September for Helen Clare Skillings

Mrs. R. 8. Skillings announces the marriage of her daughter Helen Clare Skillings to Leonard J. John, son of Mrs. J. O. John, set for September 7. The couple will reside in San Antonio, Texas.

L. A Skillings Helen Clare Leonard J. John J. O. John San Antonio

Mexico Topic At Zonta Club Lunch Program

Mrs Sita Marti will discuss Mexico history and points of interest at the Zonta club lunch competition Wednesday. Mrs Mil dred Schneider, president, announced Monday. Musical selections by Mrs Frank Springer will be heard, accompanied by Mrs Tekly Staftsi. Chairman of the day will be Mrs jearals Bradley.

Mexico Zonta Club Sita Marti Tta Mildred Schneider Moniay Frank Springer Tekly Staftsi Jearals Bradley

USO Benefit Coffee Set For Bake Sale

A USO transit service benefit coffee and bake sale is hosted by the Women’s Division of the Jewish Welfare Board from 7 pm to 12 am at Mrs. Perry Kallison’s home, 308 Stanford Drive. Raul Scharrack chairs. attendees are urged to bring baking ingredients for cookies to aid service men passing through San Antonio. The cookies are baked weekly for the Temple Det EL kil eben.

USO USO Transit Service Women's Division Jewish Welfare Board Perry Kallison Stanford Drive Mira Raul Scharrack San Antonio Temple Det EL Kil~ Eben

Garza Family Visits in San Antonio and El Paso

Mrs Garza and her son travel from San Antonio to visit Mr and Mrs Paul Jones in El Paso and Ysleta. A luncheon by Mrs Roy Arciniega and dinner by Mrs George Perez are noted. The El Paso gathering includes Urewliie alumnae plans and a 1942 graduate queen of honor Miss Eileen Froebel with academy banquet reservations.

Aon Orlando Garegas Paul OL Jones Garza George N. Perez Roy Arciniega Garaas Iverl Sten Antonio el Paso Ysteta Tomas A. Garza Urewliie P. Mo Academy Gracuates Gueen Eileen Froebel

Miss Alterman Accepted Into Senior Sister Role

Misa Jane Alterman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Alterman, was chosen last week to serve in the Senior Sister organization at Stephens College for Women in Columbia Missouri. The group aims to know and help each Junior adjust to college life, greet trains, and host welcome events during the first week and beyond to ease campus life.

Misa Jane Alterman Henry Alterman Stephens College For Women Columbia Stephens

Lieutenant Reid to Wed Mary Ann Beasley

In San Antonio amid daily engagements announced, Mary Ann Beasley and Lieut Langhorne Reid of Kansas City plan marriage after Beasley’s education at St Mary’s Hall and Briarcliff. Reid, a former Kansas City Country Day student, served as civil pilot in the army and trained at Shady, Sumter, and Spartan fields before becoming an instructor.

Mary Ann Beasley James Neot Beasley Langhorne Rett Dr Langhorne Reid Kansas City Ife Tallahassee Fla A- M. Foren Pheio Lieutenant Reid Khough tWeuil San Antonio Janes Neel Brassley Mary Ann Langhorne Relde Beasley St. Mary's Hall Briarcliff College Briarcliff Manor Dleuterane Reid Kansas City Country Day School University of Virginian Pai Delta ‘Theta Brant Strways Wleblts Kansas CAA Army Nly Corps Reserve Natty Spartan Field Tulsa Randulph Gna Kelly Ftatan Shaiy Field Sumter Tallahe Ob Alhassee Reid

WAAC Recruiting Bandswomen in San Antonio District

WAAC officers Lieut ellanta Blemor C. Nate and Char Yer L. Kelly announce bandswomen are being sought in the San Antonio district. The recruiting office at 106 East Pecan street seeks musicians and technicians who can play bass, sousaphone, trombone, French horn, cornet, trumpet, saxophone, drums, and related instruments.

San Antonio

Recent Bride Entertained in Home Bridge Party

UL. F. Messtey, recent bride, was entertained Friday evening at a bridge party and kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Katherine Powers and Miss Marie Reeser at Miss Rees home. Twelve guests attended. The Garde Laudy group of the ALD UW WI meet Wednesday at Mrs. J Wilsons home. Mrs. John Icash to speak on Personal Dials and Mrs. Erle Harker on Bulbs for Folk Planning.

UL. F. Messtey Katherine Powers Marie Rees

Paving Mipple Brings Order For Removal

City council awards contract to Rodgers and Stewart to remove 300 square yards of ripple damaged paving at Houston and Commerce streets. Rate is 3B cents per square foot. Also approves 994.51 for labor costs and 17,349.00 for payrolls. Payment of 30,81019 for various materials. 25,021 to Frost Bank on note No 17 dated October 19, 1942.

Moundry Houston Commerce Rodgers Fuurchize Mie Frost Bank Fannin

Rosemary Vern Webb Marries Robert Scott Hyatt at Fort Sem Houston

Rosemary Vern Webb wed Robert Scott Hyatt son of Mrs Mary Hyatt of Greensleugh Greensleugh Fort Sem Houston Saturday morning at the Post chapel with Rev Je OReilly officiating. The bride's attendant was Mrs Norman Flora and the best man was Cpl Norman Flora.

Se Webb Mst. Hyatt Ae Uhr W. Webb Philadelphia Benn Rosemary Vern Robert Scott Hyatt Mary Hyatt Greensleugh Fenn Post Chapel Fort Sem Houston Je Oreilly Norman Flora Cpl Norman H. Flora

Bond Set in U S Clothing Pledge Case

United States Commissioner A V Knieht set bond at $150 for Wil Parker on a charge of receiving after a hearing Monday. Parker admitted exchanging clashes with a soldier at the Aeson River theater for $2 to extend the soldier’s stay, according to FH T Agent B J Ruysser. The soldier was not named.

United States A.V. Knieht Wil van B. Parker U. S FH. T B. J. Ruysser Parker Aeson River Ruysser

Miss Gaenslen's Funeral Tuesday

Funeral services for Miss Mar Elizabeth Gaenslen age 65 of 403 St Anthony Avenue will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zizik Keapae Funeral Home and St Gerard's Catholic Church with a requiem Mass to be offered by Rev John F Daly. Interment will be in San Fernando cemetery. Survivor list includes one sister Mrs Hermann Wagenfehr and brother in law William Gaenslen.

Miss Mar Elizanelh Gaenslen St. Anthony Avenue Zizik-Keapae St. Gerard's Catholic Church John F. Daly San Fernando Cemetery Herrman Wagenfehr P Brourer Meeree BR Gaenslen

Scrap Nets Raid Wardens $9224

Fire and Police Commissioner P. L. Anderson announced Monday that $2224 has been collected for the all-yard wardens fund from scrap metal to date. The report cites a total of 2,229,603 pounds of scrap material processed toward the drive.

All Yoid Wardens Slo Fire and Police P. L. Anderson

Mystery of Linda Ware The Star Maker Starlets in Hollywood Rumor

A clipped Hollywood column notes the disappearance of Linda Ware, real name Beverly Jane Sciwagon, and cites her brother George in Honolulu pleading for contact. It mentions industry chatter about stars, contracts, and upcoming productions at 20th Century Fox, MGM, Paramount, and Republic, with names like Claudette Colbert and John Wayne appearing in passing.

Songbird Ad LA O. Parsons Linda Ware Hille Bing Crosby Honolulu Michigan Linda Beverly Jané Sciwagon George Charlie Rogers Tainbow

Campbell Funeral Arranged by Lodge

Campbell funeral services for Campbell, 50, of 293 East Johnson street, will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Rebs Peneral home by San Antonio lodge No. 2019, A. F. and A. M. Interment will be in Odd Pellows' cemetery. Campbell died Sunday at Pear sal and was a native of San Antonian, son of the late Dr. Charles A. R. Campbell. His widow, Mrs. Frances Campbell, survives.

Campbell East Johnson Street Rebs Peneral San Antonio Lodge No A. F A. M Odd Pellows Pearsal Charles A. R. Cambell Frances Campbell

John N Whitehead Native Texan Dies After 20 Years Here

Jon Nelson Whitehead of 453 Gulf Street died Monday in a local hospital. Born in Rockport Texas, he had presided in this city for the past 20 years. Survived by widow Edna Whitehead two sons Bill George and Ronald Rawards and mother Mrs George W Bald win, all of this city. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon with interment in Mission Burial Park.

Jon Nelson Whitehead Gulf Street Rockport Texas Ace Hie Edna Whitehead Song Bille Gean Ronald Rawards George W. Baldwin Willy Mission Burial Hark

San Antonio Physician Dr. J. P. Oldham Dies at Residence

J. P. Oldham, a longtime San Antonio physician born in Kentucky, died at his residence after a long illness. He came to San Antonio in 1866, served as assistant city physician during Bryan Callaghan administration, led the Bexar County Medical Society in 1901, and worked at Santa Rosa hospital. He belonged to Alamo Lodge, Burleson Chapter, San Antonio Commandery, Knights Templar, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survived by his widow Mrs. Molle Oldham, daughter Mrs. Violet Wallace, sister Miss Carrie Oldian of Carrollton Kentucky, and three grandsons James Oldham Wallace, James Vance Wallace Sr, and Carter Gang Wallace, all of San Antonio.

Verse Recital to Aid Soldier Fund at St Mark's

Luela Trent Cheyney widow of Dr Ralph Cheyney former ipach Spuregta of Pennsylvania presents a verse recital at 8 p.m. Tuesday at St Mark's parish house auditorium. Sponsored by St Mark's Service club, proceeds go to the club fund for support of service men. Admission is free Tuesday night.

Luela ‘Trent Cheyney Ralph Cheyney Ipach Spuregta Pennsylvania St. Mark's Parish Louse Aeaiterium St. Mark's

Funeral rites for Winifred Mayer set for Monday

Funeral services for Winifred W. Mayer aged 14 of 405 East White Avenue are scheduled for Monday at 3 15 p m at MeGrtame Murrey chattel with Rev Grover Leocaffelating officiating. Interment will be at Mission Baylal Park. Survivors include widow Mrs Leanen Wolfe Meyer, sister Miss Lilly Mayer, brothers Edwin and G Bi Meyer.

Winifred W. Mayer East White Avenue MecGrtame Murrey Grover Leo Caffelating Mission Baylal Park Leanen Wolfe Meyer Winifred P. Meyer Lilly Mayer Edwin G. Bi

Deserters' Tour With Girls Ended Near Austin Highway

Five deserters on a two week spree with three girls ended after being arrested near the Austin highway two miles north of town. Two girls are from India, one from Kentucky. The marine had left Norfolk 15 days earlier and the sailor Chicago 35 days ago.

O. K Te City Austin India Kentucky Chicago Norfolk Willy Marine

Rommel Reported Unfit for Service

London dispatch reports Field Marshal Rommel unfit for military service after illness. The announcement came as he was recalled to his African command following a Berlin appearance with Hitler. Axis circles claimed the move was due to a diseased condition and not voluntary withdrawal.

London INS Nawi Rommel Itn Brockbahn Dicily Express Berlin Hitter Schoyteialast Axis Egypt

Alva W Sanders Dies Here at 53

Funeral services for Alva W Sanders 53 of the Bavoy hotel were to be held at 425 pm Monday at McCollum-Murray chapel with Rev Everett Jones officiating. Burial followed in Mission. Sanders survived by his widow Diane de Giona Sanders sister Mia G Sanders and others. Ad insert pitches unsure.

Adva Willen Sanders Bavoy Wore

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