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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1931
Page
17
A sprawling social roundup recounts visits and entertainments at homes and clubs, with guests from Fort Sam Houston and Kelly field. Mrs. Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Marsse, and many local families host tea luncheons, dances, and dinners, while weddings and staff events unfold at churches and country clubs.
Mrs B A Dunnam and two daughters Mary Frances and Bettie Touise left Tuesday for their home in Houston after several days visiting Dunnam relatives. A weekend house party at Hell Brook near Aratde featured Sam G Tell, Mr and Mrs B Ch Newton, and numerous friends, with boating and social entertaining. Other weekend guests included Arthur Parker and family at Carmes Cheleti, and Mrs Gus Giverke hosted a Tuesday luncheon. A Phil Beta Chi meeting is planned at Mrs Belith Gib bona's home Tuesday evening.
An adviser from President Hoover's relief commission, Af. G. Williams, to discuss easing local unemployment with city officials and relief groups at 4 pm in the city hall. Mrs. Maude Vee leads the Associated Charities calling participation from interested clubs and residents. Commissioner Paul B. Steffler presides in Major Chambers' absence. Williams and breading methods to address winter relief expected.
The city council authorized Works Commissioner Jacob Rubialy to accept bids for the Riverside golf building project. Bids must be in by Sunday September 71 at 410 eelob. Architect George Willis is to plan the project. Bids for plumbing fixtures on the Quinbouse were also called for Tuesday.
Readable fragments report a Wyoming case connecting Barry Powers a 42 year old machinist to a murder rampage that killed Asta Beiker and three children. Sisters Tatella Powers and Alisa Strother may be questioned along with Mrs. Powers regarding finances and accounts. President Hoover reportedly asked for a third divorce treatment and an investigation into a supposed confession.
Officials announced a second performance of the city pageant to be held Wednesday night at the Sunken Garden theater. A rehearsal for all children is scheduled at the municipal auditorium at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon under the direction of Bob Rage, superintendent of the preservation department.
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