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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1940

Page

15

Soon-to-Weds Busy With Myriad Parties

The article tracks upcoming weddings and busy social calendars of brides to be, detailing entertaining events for Miss Genevieve Gray and others. It notes rehearsals, breakfasts, teas, luncheons, and gatherings leading up to ceremonies, with mentions of guests, hosts, and venues across Dallas and nearby towns.

Dave Genevieve Gray Jack Allen Grant Pegey Gray Jean McCrorey Wichits Falls W. P. Kenton Boone Walker Gray West Summit Avenue Barbara Benton Mary Morden Pat Scott Franklin Moore Reptember Cherlene McGehee Quentin Estelle Harb Miss Scott Alice Bealdey Helen Patton Frances Helland Robert Graham Walls Brs Robin Hildebrand Martha Rio Vista

Double Wedding in Scherrer Garden in August

A double wedding occurred in the Scherrer garden on August 23. Lorraine Scherrer and James Cheetham wed, alongside Evyda Etheridge and Walter Garrison. Officiant was Dr. D. H. Truhbte. Bridesmaids included Maurine Wright and Mil fred Epps. Best man was Robert Mauermann. The families and guests reside in this city.

Doyle Lorraine Scherrer James Cheetham Evyda Etheridge Walter Garrison Miss Scherer E. Scherrer Gheethont J. H. Cheetham Miss Etheridge Henry Etheridge Gerrison Scherrer Maurine Wright Miss Scherrer Milfred Epps Brownwood Misa Etheridge Milfred May's Hazel Zipp Made Lillian Strange Mary Jen Welton Regina Kroll Lillian Smith Edna Earle Etheridge Belly Pie Batsy Ruth Scherrer Barbara Jean Cosgrove Clinton B. Scherrer Miss Atheridge Weston Robert Mauermann Gurrissy Melvin Whiters Wan Cheetham W. C. Daviy Henry Mangrum Orgin George Weehler George Henderson Cosgrove Clint Scherrer Elaine Etheridge First Baptist Church W. D. McFadden West Wooldlawn

Holiday Toll High as Labor Day Fatalities Rise

A three day Labor Day period records 514 deaths nationwide with 325 vehicle fatalities. The toll includes 25 deaths from a Virginia airliner crash and numerous drownings and shootings across states including New York California Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Salo Virginia New York Dinols California Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Alabama Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Town Kansas Kentucky Lauislatin Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Missons Montang Nebraska New Jersey New Mearlen Sherfi Nori Caroelbsa North Dakota Oklahoma Ore Gon Pennsylvanue Rother Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Weal Ueber Wisconsin

Funds Ought For Fae Food Funds Ought For Fae

San Antonio 2006 underfed school children would receive school meals through surplus funds and a sponsor found with Mayor Maverick and officials. Meals would cost about 4 cents per child per day, totaling roughly $15,000 annually. A sponsoring agency was to be provided as required by federal law. Community chest consideration followed PTA constitution issues and welfare organization staffing constraints.

San Antonio Comemod~ Ges Corporation Schoola T. Stulsman Wayland Towner Community Chest Tunday Maverick SCO Ins Stutsman Parent-Teacher Association Stallmen Inter Brutsmin Stutaman Argentaation Ailes

Annexed Areas Demand Old Service Restored

Residents of four districts including Los Angeles Heights and Terrace petitioned County Gemilasi officials about poor city services after annexation. They claim streets are overgrown and unreachable, numbering about 60 signatories led by Donnell, seeking action and a formal agreement to improve road maintenance and access.

Gemilasi Fla Dandell Los Angeles Heights Terrace Kingston Heights Greenlawn Estates Donnell

Cash Stolen From Milk Truck and Prowler Incidents

A series of thefts and prowler reports were logged, including $47 stolen from a milk truck, 97 in coins taken, and a car fire linked to vandalism. Antonio Loyez reported coin theft from 708 Camaron Street, while Mire Frances and A. Asie noted other break ins and shop damages on Broadway and nearby streets. Authorities documented repeated incidents over several weeks, with damages varying from minor to notable.

Antonio Loyez Camaron Street Lopes Pollor Frances Juye Ay Ie A H. Asie Broadway J. G. Gullege Fred Ericksburg

Senator King Faces Two Challengers in Utah Primary

Salt Lake City Sept 3 11 A double challenge to Senator Wil King’s bid for a consecutive U.S. Senate term. Democratic challenger Abe Murdo of Beaver and Delbert M Draper of Salt Lake City oppose King. Observers expect a close contest as Republicans name Oscar Carlson Philo Farnsworth Jr John A Webster all from Salt Lake City and George W Worthen of Provo in a four way race.

Salt Lake City Wil- Hawt King United States Wels Abe Murdo Beaver Delbert M. Draper Sate Lake City Oscar W. Carlson Philo T. Farnsworth Jr John A. Webster Siltlaike City George W. Worthen Prva

Woman saves children in San Antonio street attack

A letter recounts Jinny Anderson shielding children from an attack near Soledad Street and Commerce Avenue. She refused pay during her time of service and stood firm against a man threatening to harm the youngsters as 65 Comanche Indians reportedly waited in the courthouse area under Col. M. L. Crimmins’s oversight.

the Light Wight San Antonio Tndfany Soledad Street Jinny Anderson Jinny Anderson Commerce Solehead Col M. L. Crimmins U.S. A

Autopsy Slated in Carl J. Bell Death

An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death of Carl Joseph Bell, 40, of 425 Peeston Avenue, who died Sunday from injuries after an affray in front of a tavern on the 4300 block of Ben Pedro Avenue. Ernest Marx, 9, of 214 Lotis Street, reported the incident. Bell allegedly fell and struck his head on a curb during the confrontation.

Dettermine Carl Joseph Bell Peeston Avenue Justice of the Peace Ottis West Ben Pedro Avenue Ernest Marx Lotis Aireet Bell

Youth Council Meeting To Hear Juvenile Delinquency Reports

Reports from committees appointed to investigate youth mission charges and juvenile delinquency will be heard at the monthly meeting of the Coordinating Council for Youth at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the YMCA conference room. Mrs. E Fisher, president, said the committee on juvenile delinquency had a report on an article in a place magazine holding delinquency to be deplorable.

Gavnet3 G. A E Fisher Pace

Mexico City Fallout as Almazan Blasts Cardenas Regime

In New York Abmazan accuses President Cardenas of ruling by force and labels his government as corrupt. He alleges a legal congress to install Avila Camacho, cites armed peasants in Mexico City, and fault lines in civil liberty, health, and governance. Leading exports cited from Windward Islands include bay rum and nutmeg.

Mexico City Politica van Andrew Almacrn New York Cardenas Bumbahell Al~annzast Abmazan Almazin Almezan United States Mexico Baltimore Gamacho Otofia Tenyoach

Police Sergeant Demoted After Prolonged Absence

Police Sergeant P R Halleton was demoted by Chief Ray Ashworth and reassigned as a statement clerk under Captain C D Murrel. His salary dropped from 175 to 150 dollars. The move followed Halleton taking an extended leave of absence that left departments across several states seeking him. He reported to Pensacola Florida amid questions over his status.

P. R. Halleton Ray Ashworth Halleton Winder C.D. Murrel Halleron Pensacola Flawud

Schools Open in Los Angeles Heights and South San Antonio

Two suburbs inaugurate new school systems. In Los Angeles Heights Mrs. H. D. Smith heads the Los Angeles Heights schools with principals at Woodlawn Edison and Hidalgo entities under superintendent J. N. Kadortl. In South San Antonio Superintendent S. G. Boynteh leads, with M. S. Jennings at high school, R. F. Rogers at elementary, and Mrs. Edna Porter Riley at primary.

Scneals Los Angeles Heights South San Antonio Tyewley H. D. Smith Woodlawn Sylvester Edison G. B. Meeks Franklin Solelg Ollie Walker Woodlow Wileun Sadie Powell Hidalgo School J. N. Kadortl San Antonio S. G. Boynteh M. 5. Jennings R. FE. Rogers Edna Porter Riley

Shots Fired at Dallas Man in Lakeland Terrace Fight

Two shots were fired through a realty window in Dallas late last night, targeting attorney T. K. Irwin Dalton during talks on Lakeland Terrace incorporation into White Rock City. A 32 caliber pistol was found on the driveway as assailants fled. tensions rise between opposing factions over the Me Miacorporation movement.

Dallas Reid House T.K. Irwin Dalton Twin BF. Payee Lakeland Terrace White Rock City Offic Hylton Lakecrest Ami Shamrock Shores Opposime Me Miacorporation Anovement

Garden clubs to offer soil tests in San Antonio

Garden clubs plan free soil testing at the weekly Garten center led by Mrs. Albert Steves with Mrs. Allen Snyder and Mrs. Arthur Muir assisting. Center hours are 3 30 to 4 00 pm as they discuss soil testing for February gardening and future plans.

San Antonio Alamh Heights Lerell Huis Garden Clubs

Cinderella Out After Midnight A San Antonio Incident

A Dallas or San Antonio scene reports a woman seen in an evening dress and bare feet downtown leading to a drunkenness charge. Lucille Dutt, 98, of Big Spring, was booked on drunkenness after being notified by the YMCA and the Bluebonnet Hotel.

San Antonio Palics Lucille Dutt Big Spring

Windows of Two Stores Smashed in Vandalism Spree

Playful stone throwers damaged two storefronts on Theo street Tuesday. Theo eretme at 211 West Theo and I. JS. Guerra at 1 West Theo reported rocks shattered plate glass at their businesses. Glen Wilson, a car dealer at Ninth and Broadway, reported six hubcaps stolen from cars on Tol.

Theo Eretme A. Ploves Theo I. JS. Guerra West Glen Wilson Ninth and Broadway

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