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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1941

Page

15

Mrs Graves Hosts Tea for Junior League Members

Mrs Amas Graves entertained Junior League members and board members at her home Monday for a tea. Pink decorations dressed the table while Mrs Vke Kampmann and Mrs Leslie Lentz assisted. Mr and Mrs Fahey of Coral Gables arrived from Mexico City to visit Mrs Fahey's parents, Mr and Mrs Alex Liezta, as they vacationed in Mexico City and Havana.

Amas Graves Junior League Vke Kampmann Leslie Lentz Fahey Coral Gables Mexico City Mes Alex Liezta Mrr Havana

Debutante Parties Draw Near for Winter Season

The article details debutante events planned by social hostesses for the holiday season. Mrs. Phil Shook hosts a December 23 cocktail party for Miss Lydia Bryant, supported by Miss Caroline George. others include gatherings by Miss Stevin Caryer, Miss Ann Boyle, and Miss Delo Wright. Ann Riley and Miss Fenches Brewer are noted for December and December 30 events preceding debut balls.

Holikt Phil Shook Lydia Bryant Dianer Caroline George Fran George Washington University Mise Ann Boyle Mia Dan Raissell Mins Bteday Russell Norvel Chitlim Madison Chitika Marstella Chillim Misa Delo Wright Gutter Aim Riley Fenches Brewer Columbia University Josephine Houston Tinpa Bryan Minster

I McNeels Go to Austin for Game

Mr and Mrs Pleas McNerd and Mr and Mrs Day McNeel joined the Bay Antonions for a drive to Austin on Saturday to attend the football game. Mrs SW Scott and Mrs Ly Stallings hosted a bridge party Monday at the home of a pool, honoring Mrs McMahonigans guests Mrs Ray ergan and Mrs FD Rose of Lawton Okla.

Pleas McNerd Day McNeel Uy Bay Scott Ly Stallings Tre McMahian Rayergan FD. Rosé Lawston Okla Roses Dandas Valtinkin

Flowers And Guild Activities At Local Tea And Luncheon

The Garden Pilgrimage guild hosts a Thursday tea at Pedro Place with 150 attendees from Texas Hawers and local schools. Mrs Reagan Houston and Mrs Norvell Chittle decorate tables. teas served by several members. Wednesday honors Mrs Wilson with a Bright Show luncheon. tables decorated by Mrs West Jr and reservations by Mrs Rocks. Myrtle Grove No 1 plans next meeting November 4 at 236 p.m. Arlit group from October 21 to October 1 Maverick-Clarks listed.

Tyee AiGed Tandelph Wilfon Pedro Mark Texas Reagan Houston Mrcéy Norvell Chittle Sunshine Officers Club Mysto Grove No. 1 Supreme Foren Woodmen Circle W. O. W. Hisis Ora Lee Nielhyay Molp Maller Adele Pyle Hint Ue Mae Cunningham Alice Clasing Tiibye Lawson Meadames Adele Pytts Claudia Jones Bertha Freeman Agnes Spivey Wattle Moe Cansaifing Janis Myrtle Grove No. 1

Weekend page shows costumes at town ball with vivid outfits

The pnab weekend featured a lively town ball with standout costumes and a pagan themed feather headdress. Attendees praised the festive mood and colorful outfits including Jean Browne in white and black bands, Hela Wright in a dreamlike suit, and Anne Saple highlighting velvet and silver accents.

Linton Ube Artios Daisyn Pawson Watson Newbrillian Hela Wright Judy Ls Mra Ted James Anne Saple Cours Devans

Coiners To Leave For Capital May Bride-Elect Honored

Coiners to depart for Washington D C within weeks replacing Georgia plans. Bride-elect honored at Mexican dinner hosted by Bam Newton Jr and Mrs Bam Weyton. Whnadausis chapter G E S marked silver anniversary with white and silver décor. Past matron Laylda Gotss offered a history of the chapter and a candle ceremony preceded by several officers.

Coiners Capital Dick Coiner Washinston D. C Georgia Al’s Bam Newton Jr Misa Elkzabeth Richards Bam Weyton

Mrs Searecy to Join Husband in Georgia

Mrs Searey and her children plan to leave for Ate Iwala Georgia to join Mr Searey and establish a home there. Several informal gatherings are being held in Mrs Searey’s honor as she prepares to depart.

Missing Soldier Jimmy Earnhardt Returns to Austin Healing

An injured man, Jimmy Earnhardt, who lost a leg in a train incident near San Antonio, is convalescing at 906 La- Wine Street in Austin. The Light readers funded a tint and artificial leg after his letter expressing fear of staying away and missing Robert B. Gutta Hospital.

Jimmy Earnhardt San Antonio E. P. Barry Jimmy la- Wine Street Austin the Light Robert B. Gutta Hospital Tam Fred

James Richie 67 Dies in San Antonio

James Munroe Richie, 67, a resident of San Antonio for 20 years, died Monday morning at his home 108 Arciniga Street. He was born in Cedar Valley. Survived by sons Herman Richie of San Antonio and Silas Monroe Richie of Chisago, daughters F W Biggs and Mrs J R Herndon of Menehaca and Mrs W B Peter of Fort Worth, brothers William H of Brownsville George Albert and Si Edward Arthur W and Herbert W all of San Antonio, sister Mrs W E Aaron of San Antonio. Several arrangements are pending.

James Munroe Richie San Antonio Arciniga Street Cedar Valley Herman Richie Silas Monroe Richie Chisago F. W. Biggs J. R Herndon Menehaca W. B Peter Fort Worth William H Brownsville George Albert Wharttan Si. Edward Arthur

Indians May Help Russia In Caucasus Report

British commander in India Gen Archibald Wavel reportedly could dispatch up to 60,000 Indian troops to aid the Russian Caucasus front. Neutral sources say the expeditionary force is poorly equipped with tanks and artillery, with American planes now arriving to bolster air support.

Jose

Woman Preacher Crosses Atlantic To Speak In New York

An American woman preacher, Maude Revyden, arrived in New York after a three and a half week voyage from England aboard a British steamer. The Federal Council of Churches said she arrived late yesterday and will speak after a brief rest, starting a series of lectures at St Stephen's.

New York Get AL Maude Revyden England Philadephe St Stephen's Wederal Council of Churches

Two Russian Destroyers Sunk by Finnish Boats

Finnish torpedo boats reportedly sank two Russian destroyers in the Baltic Sea near the Gulf of Bothnia. A torpedo boat with a Soviet officer and two men aboard was said to have reached a Swedish island in the Baltic.

Gothenburg Sweden Het Sinki Snk Baltic Sea Russie

Women Hit Over Top in San Antonio Chest Drive

Women exceeded the San Antonio Community Chest goal in the wom ens division with a total of 8761 announced at a luncheon at Can ler hotel. Mrs Mary Elin McGillisey presided as the drive nears its close. Final luncheon Wednesday will reveal results for all divisions. The year’s goal was 445,430 with funds allocated to twenty beneficiaries.

San Antonio Community Chest Canler Mary Elin McGillisey Eliatinin

Inflation Legislation Delayed by Congress and Administration

Washington reports three months after President Roosevelt urged price control bills, Congress may delay action until after Thanksgiving. House hearings on the administration’s selective price control bill began August 4, with debate likely to stretch weeks in the Senate. Prices continue rising as wholesale costs outpace consumer prices, signaling inevitable living-cost increases regardless of congressional action.

Reg Ingraham Washington Roosevelt Guert House Senate House Banking Committees Zeon. Henrierton Congress Ineb

Luftwaffe Ace Killed in Crash and Other News

Luftwaffe ace Col Wrana von Werra reported killed in air crash with details scarce. Foreign dispatches trace his escape from Canada and subsequent flight to the United States, with bail violations and various detentions noted. City officials report Engineer Thomas B. Gaghul attending a Public Works Congress in New Orleans.

Brolin Col Wrana von Werra Inftawaffe Vet Por Totels Imtanyane Gees Mousex Tewigi von Werrni Lawreler Ogdensburg von Werra United States South America Germany New Orleans Thomas B. Gaghul Public Works

W B A Opens Convention With 290 Attendees

The women's city association opened a special convention at the Gunter Intel Monday with 250 persons in attendance. Honor guests included Frances B. Patridge of Port Huron and Sally D. Boteler of Dallas. The morning program featured a dual team exhibition led by Harrison, a patriotic demonstration with Miss Columbia and other titled participants. Sixty new members to be initiated at a closed meeting March day. Review No. 3 of San Antonio to assist, with Pil line Never as president. Golden banquet to follow at the Gunter, Tartridtge to preside over a school of instruction Tuesday.

Women's Newcity Association Gunter Intel Frances B. Patridge Port Huron Mich Sally D. Boteler Dallas Tecter Blanche Ferguson San Antonis Review No. 22 Detfie Harrison Olive Finney Gunter

Strike Pact Hits Snag In Plant Labor Action

A dispute at the Ale Ake Associates plant stalled progress as 65 workers refused to resume until wording of terms is clarified. A first-alter conference with Leroy Hill, president of Air Associates, and Dominick DiGalva of the United Auto Workers anticipates a new picket line amid unresolved issues.

Vacancy ad seeks tenant for room in spare apartment

Classified notice states a vacant room in a spackment is available. Interested parties are urged to call F-12891 to arrange viewings or inquire about terms.

Take Course For Air Exams At Marysville University

Students at Bl. Mary's university enroll in an air corps exam course announced by Rev. Thomas J. Treadway dean. Classes run Monday through Thursday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. Applications are taken through KTSA at Dial F121, Transport post No. 1533.

Air Corps Bl. Mary's

Pickets Close Shipyard Amid Inter-Union Strike

In Seattle on October 27, about 200 welders and burners from the Lake Washington area joined a strike after an inter-union dispute. Picketing disrupted some shops at Todd Seattle Drybacks and Associated Shipbuilders yards remained open, while the Senbie Metal Trades council reported 4376 of 1500 Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding workers walked out. The Korporalinn's Troon plant closed Saturday to conserve supplies but reopened today on a five-day schedule.

Seattly Homghtar Pacific Carmid Foundry Company Plank Ab Retitoi Ibs Geattle Structural Ciutston Shidows Abone'ear and Foundry Company Todd-Seathle Dry Backs, Inc Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Bootie Aircraft Company Ts Uhivee Plauts Misao Sénbie Metal Trades Catinci Posstin Tin Seattle Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation Korporalinn Troon

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