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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1940

Page

18

Engagements and happenings from a busy social page

Mexico news announces Miss Constance Parry engaged to Vernon Knapp of Haswell New Mexico with a Christmas wedding plan. Also noted are Jeanne Richey’s potential wedding with Clayton Attacker, convalescent updates, Laurie Graves hobbies, the Leonard sisters academic plans, Dr. and Mrs Haggard’s home, and Dorothy Spencer and Algie Mente at a San Antonio event.

Mexico Guy D. F Constance Parry Vernon Knapp Haswell, N. M Miss Parry Amatica

First Church Meets After Labor Day Schedule

Combined meetings of the executive board and women’s auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church set for August 9 in the church parlor. Executive board at 10 a m, general business at 10 30 a m. The Women’s Re lief corps meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the Sha Mike club building.

First Church First Presbyterian Church Abel Sha Mike

Garden Wedding of Miss Weichlein and Samuel Crowther

The garden ceremony unites Miss Dervis Weichlein and Samuel Crowther of San Angelo and San Antonio. Rev Carl Burke officiated as Lorraine Weiddeia served as maid of honor and Ted Crowther acted as best man. After a reception the couple will reside in San Angelo.

Dervis Weichlein Bro N. J. Weichiecin Samuel Hal Crowther San Angels J. E Crowther San Artomo Carl Burke Lorraine Weiddeia Patricia Lee Melba Little Ted Crowther Corpus Christi Loyd Denton Jack Taylor San Antonio Clarence Reese Jr Waco Leslie Proctor Autstin Robert Mitchell Ruth Kain Dellas L. C Dorothy Howe Joan Ellint Bernice Barnett H. Reese P. GC. Fine Naomi Butcher San Angelo

Miss Moynahan Hosts PTA Executive Committee

Miss Ruth Moynahan principal of Laura Steele school entertained the executive committee of the Parent-Teacher Association with morning coffee at her Mary Louise Drive home on Wednesday. Dr Faulk, president, outlined the coming year’s budget and activities, followed by a social hour and refreshments presided by Mrs Ruth Comstock with Myre Netle Wallace, Mrs Martha Calvert, and Elia Loftin assisting. Miss Sarah Barclay of Galveston arrived Friday to spend the week with Cal and Mrs Richlana Donovan of Fort Sam Houston.

Ruth Moynahan Laura Steele Mary Louise Dive DR. Faulk Ruth Comstock Myre Netle Wallace Martha Calvert Elia Loftinew Saran Barclay Galveston Cal Mrs. Rich Lana Donovan Fort Sam Houston

Evelyn Kane to Enter Oklahoma University This Fall

Miss Evelyn Kane daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Kane finishes carling season and heads to Oklahoma University starting September 1 to pursue higher education and athletics opportunities.

Summer Carling Evelyn Kane J. R. Kane Evelyn Oklahoma University

Local film crew sights at Randolph Field in New Orleans

Duft Jane Paschal and Mary Belle Caldwell chase glimpses of movie stars at Randolph Field, while Margaret Bach Tel suffers a sudden illness near Antone's in New Orleans. Pauline Strickland and Patroche celebrate as they both have all four wisdom teeth removed in one sitting. Betty Cade and Ruth Burnett cycle at noon Monday in the park.

Jane Paschal Mary Belle Caldwell Randolph Field Pauline Strickland Patroche Betty Cade Ruth Burnett

Engagement Announcement and Local Church Council Notes

Parents announce the engagement of Jane Deussen to Jerry Abbott with a September 24 wedding planned at St Marys Catholic Church. The Protestant Church Women of San Antonio meet to discuss fall work and safety, while the Westminster Presbyterian Church Woman’s Auxiliary gathers to M. de events.

George Deussen Jane Jerry Abbott Frank Abbott Bi, Mary's Catholic Rehhurch Council of Protestant Church WC. A R. E. Megee Jwly Mothers’ Council For Safety Adella Elliott Resoluion Alates Protestant Council of Church Women of San Antonio Westminster Prestytorian Church Willi

Zlbn Lutheran Dorcas Aid Set To Meet Tuesday

The Zlbn Lutheran Dorcas Aid society will gather Tuesday at 2 am for a meeting. A social hour follows with Mire, Mary Amann and Mrs Emma Dollie acting as husteseca.

Zlbn Lutheran Dorcas Aid Society Mire Mary Amann Emma Dollie

School Days Descend on Young Set

Ban Antonio’s younger set returns to studies this fall. Miss Jean Putuma will enter junior year at the University of Tera. Miss Chate Locke goes to Vassar. Leet yest she attended Mount Vernon. Arthur Seeligeon Jr. returns to Yale. Niles Chubh resumes at Harvard. The Parker brothers Harry George and Joe Bright will attend Princeton. Frates Beeligeon will attend Exeter.

Bind Ban Anto Uio Thewr Jean Putuma University of Tera Fee Chate Locke Vassar Mount Vernon Arthur Seeligeon Jr Yele Niles Chubh Harvard Parker Boys Harry, George Joe Bright Princeton Frates Beeligeon Exeter

Sturgis Ashmore Wedding Announced in Texas

Mr and Mrs a m Ashmore announce the marriage of their daughter Dim Fay Ashmore to George F Burgist of Laredo. The ceremony was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Hen 2 Wise with Rev D R Lindley officiating. The couple left for a Mexico City trip and will reside in Laredo. A bridal breakfast followed, with out-of-town guests listed. The article also notes club event details for the Merry Maid Mad Cap group and fundraising for charity.

A.m) Ashmore Dim Fay Ashmore George F. Biurpist Laredo G. Z. Burgis Hen Wise West Elsmere D. R. Lindley Cascade Anthony Hotel G. FP. Sturgis Arthur Derby Tacredo Sidney Lindsay Austn Sturgis Jr Bakerenville College Californa Incarnate Word College Jf Aan Antonio George Bligis University of Texas She Theta Mexico City

Shall We Dance Short Steps Or Long

A humorous piece on dance timing urges dancers to vary step length with music speed. It warns against uniform short or long steps and highlights penalties for stepping too slowly. The author encourages adapting step length to avoid missteps and falls.

Bad Nash

Rebecca Trevino Returns Home From School in Sherman TX

Rebecca Trevino, a graduate of Austin College with a BA in biology, has returned from school in Sherman Texas. Mr and Mrs Samuel Mager announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son Lawrence David at Agudas Achim synagogue on September 7 with a reception at the Mager home 418 East Mulberry September 8 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Rebecca Trevino Sherman Texas She Wen Austin College Milas ‘Trevino Samuel Mager Lawrence David Agudas Achlin Maer East Mulberry

Simms Shannon Wedding Plans September Vier

The engagement of Peggy Shannon to Kenneth Blume is announced by Mr and Mrs Aubrey Shannon Bunoittite. The couple will wed September 4 at Travis Park Methodist Church with Peggy a Brackenridge High School graduate active in Purple Jackets, National Honor Society and ROTC. Kenneth Blume earned a journalism degree from the University of Missouri. They plan to live in Salt Lake City after the wedding.

Simms-Shannon Aubrey Shannon Bunoittite Peggy Kenneth Leb Binuina Rail Jas Terrence Sinthe Denver Ola Travis Park Methos Tab Church Bhanhen Brackenridge High School Purple Jackets Sponcor Kenneth Blume University of Missouri Eouble Balt Lake City

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