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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1940

Page

12

Vacationists Return as Students Head to Colleges

The town welcomes travelers and students returning for the new term. Families like Mrs. Charles Sherman and daughter Mary visit from Denver while Miss Shermen gears up for the University of Texas. Ruth Ann Lowry and Miss Wolford plan UT enrollment, with other locals heading to Randolph Macon and National Farm College.

Charles H. Shermen Mary Denver Cale San Antonio Fred W. Shield Shermen Austin University of Texas W. E. Lowry Ruth Ann Fulton Bess Marie Wolford Lowry Marjorie Maugham Bun Freeman Cincinnati Ohio Harme Missra Mary Rowena Green Bisterdale A. A. Wilke San Francisa Los Angeles Kagyne Beach Tilette Annette Wilke Don Forker Tele Marathon del Morte Goll Jack Caito Chi! Aten

Frank Marks Rites Set Sunday at Bride's Home

Frank Marks of Brist tol Virginia announces the engagement of their daughter Ber Tilee Lobise to Leonard A. Prank of Aunty. The wedding will be at the bride home Sunday at 4 30 p m. in Austin. Neighbors and relatives expect a small ceremony. The couple will reside at San Jacinto street after September 21.

Max Marks Brist Tol Leonard A. Prank Frank San Jacko L. F. Peck San Antonio Texas University Harvard Advanced School of Business Beston Peck Ace McAllen

Simplicity Marks Gumm-Borden Rites

Miss Mary Rhodes Borden wed Onarlea Clayton Gummi Jy at sunset ceremony in Christ Church with Rev. Capers officiating. Bridesmaids wore pertwinkte blue fallle, carried calla lilies, and the couple left for a wedding trip from 1222 Aganier after a Cascade Terrace reception.

Charles Clayton Gummie P.m Christ Episcopal Church Gumm Mary Rhodes Borden St. Anthony Hotel Alm Fueres Phulo Guy Borden Onarlea Clayton Gummi Jy My. c Oharlea Clayton Summ Sante Orr Christ] Church Edward Harker Goweed Otchid Stephanolia Ims T. Noa Smith Sallie Duncan Kilgore Guy

Build Up Important Protector of Women Health Claims

A damaged OCR item touts CARDUT as a protective aid for women, claiming it treats menstrual pain and related symptoms. The text asserts benefits for headaches nervousness digestion energy and physical resistance, urging use for periodic distress and noting a promotion for those over forty.

Tea Crystal Shower Given for Miss Busby

Miss Jerry Busby was honored with a crystal shower Sunday hosted by Mrs Musgrove W Briscos and her daughter in the Tapestry room of the St Anthony hotel. About 40 guests attended as Misses Margie Tucker Nancy Plaendler Myrtle Busby and Virginia Busby helped serve. Mrs Z G Johnson and her daughters Barbara and Patria visited from Los Angeles and other cities during a busy holiday period.

Busby Jerry Busby Mins Musgrove W. Briscos Phyllis St. Anthony Hotel Margie Tucker Nancy Plaendler Myrtle Busby Virginia Busby Z. G. Johnson Barbara Prtrinia Los Angeles la Grae Nada New Wexioo Ore Angeles

UDC installs officers at session in San Antonio

Albert Sidory Johnston chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy met Friday in the Texas room at the Gunter hotel. Mrs. J. Alder presided as new officers were installed by Mrs. Van Teel, Sixth District chairman, with Mrs. J. M. Elder as president and others named. The convention will be at the Adolphus hotel in Dallas October 22 to 24 with Veterans of the War Between the States as guests. A Confederate history book was placed in the San Antonio public school libraries. The Hot Wells School PTA will sponsor weekly motion pictures starting Tuesday at 5 p.m. showing Tom Tyler in Tas Ranch among others.

Albert Sidory Johnston United Daughters of the Confederacy Prigay Texas Gunter Hotel Alder Grayer United States van ‘I. Teel J. M. Elder John John Saltding van T. Teel Simler San Antonio Hot Wells Treacher Association Tom Tyler Tas Ranch Blag Crosby

Club Federation Board Talks Activities and Plans

The City Federation of Women's Clubs executive board met at Mrs. B. Alexander's home to review department outlines and elects support for voting machines. Reports included Ted Cross cooperation, youth friendship plans, Christmas party prep, and property matters. Guests attended. a tea followed.

City Federation of Women’s Clubs B. Alexander West Magnolia Evan Moon George H. Mueller C. &. Fowler Uist Sal Ds Fartary John F. Camp Federation Miri Ralph Jackson Yruth Friendship Committee H. G. Hinds Bexar County Mms. J Peter House Committee City Federation Moon H. E. Hinds

Miriam Wireman to Teach as Winter Substitute

Miriam Billy Wireman, who earned her degree in June, will move from pupil to substitute instructor this winter. Doctor Russell, Joan Winter and their wives enjoyed a vacation along the western Colorado slope near the Utah border, switching from driving to riding and camping in mountains while trout fishing. Macelon Hall praises the Toujours Mol group for years, Tatoy Chandler shared San Antonio style at Ardmore Oklahoma, hosting a hotel cocktail party with Mexican themed decor and beans prepared in a creamy fashion for guests.

Miriam Billy" Wireman Das Russell Joan Winter Colorado Utah Metor Macelon Hall Tatoy Chandler Ardmore Gkla San Antonio Carlo

Miss Ellen Dilworth to Visit from Gonalts

Miss Ellen Dilworth and her mother Mrs. Robert Dilworth arrive midweek from Gonalts to visit at Mr. and Mrs. Pa Sweeney while Mr. and Mrs. Boutetty travel to Moussel Tor. Charlene McGehie hosted a seated break as Patricia Bratt, bride elect, toured with guests including Mrs. Frank Bert, Misses Mary Pao and Betty Steele Murray. The Kappa Sigma Delta sorority planned a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Miss Berle Jayne Nulb’s home. The Muldoons were surprised by minimal red tape crossing into Canada for a Montreal trip and noted wartime activity.

Artive Ble Dilworth Robert Levit Dilworth Gonalts Pa Sweeney Bwoetty Moussel Tor Charlene McGehie Patricia Bratt Frank Bertt Mary Pao Betty Steele Murray Celste Marrison Virginia Hall Feanette Warsen Brybare Benton Sarah Penningtan Kappa Signa Delta W. E. Muldoon Will Berle Jayne Nulb Canada Camden John dv Jean Border Montreal Quebec

Miss Mary Crane Guest in Brother's Home in San Antonio

Miss Mary Victory Crane and her parents from New Orleans are guests of Jack Crane in San Antonio for the ninth of September. They visited her brother there last spring and are hosted by friends in the city. Also noted are visits by Jimmy Greggs and family and other relatives staying in Fallon Mer and Pullen, Texas.

Mary Victory Crane Aund Warren J. Crane New Orleans Jack Crane Crane San Antonio Jimmy Greggs Jeffers Fallon Mer Leroy Jeffers Pullen Texas Simmy Gregg Jimmy Sue Aransas Pass Nes

Mrs Bud Baker Visits Los Angeles Kin

Mrs Bud Baker of Corpus Christi visits kin in Los Angeles. The brief item notes travel and family ties with no further details.

Mrs Bud Baker Corpus L.A. Kin Corpus Christie Yielting Olives San Antonio

Accused Forger Returned to .A. Proby Jr. Held on Forgery Charge

Robert Green Proby Jr. was arrested in Detroit on a forged government check totaling $37.50. He was brought back to local officers Monday by deputies Leon Budeith and Jmershal from Detroit, with Detective Set Prank Egan of Nepton assisting. The case was previously before U. S. Commissioner P. A. Lockhart. The report also notes theater counts in Soviet Thicn towns and nearby villages.

Robert Green Proby Jr Detroit San Antonio Leon Budeith Deputi A

Los Angeles Club Calendar Highlights Weekly Events

A fragmented roster lists Monday through Tuesday gatherings across churches and clubs in Los Angeles. Events include St. Mark's Church and Travia Park Methodist activities, Fidelis and Alamo missions chapters, and Women and Delphian groups with varied times and locations.

Mrs Gordon Cusack Returns From Month East Visit

Mrs Gordon K Cusack has returned from a month's visit in the East. She was hosted by her son and daughter Lieut and Mrs Gordon Cusack at West Point. She also visited her son Bill Cusack in Sloubenville Ohio.

Gordon K. Cusack East Lieut Gordon Cusack West Point Jill Bill Cusack Sloubenville Ohio

Visit to Mother Noted for Newton Cox

Newton Cox plans a 10 day visit with his mother Mrs. G. M. Cox with relatives in Park Aransas and nearby siblings, before returning to point of origin. The brief confirms a family trip and indicates the household context with kin.

Newton Cox St. Lewis Antonin Ruconly G. M. Cox Park Aransas Mia Téwrence Arid Thare

Local Movie Prices Rise as Oil Boom Drama Rolls Through Town

Bexar theaters hike admission for the epic BOOM TOWN. The scene shifts to social rounds with Hart sisters, Hart and Pitzsimonn, as college plans loom for Hart kin. Notables like Lorraine Meeks and Gen. Guy Carleton pepper the society buzz amid cinema outings and weekend errands.

Property Man Keeps Cadet Show on Air Field Ground

Randolph and Kelly fields host a wartime stage production with Eye for detail. Property man Camp wrestles with authentic gear including wings uniforms and insignia while dodging parachute safety concerns and last minute prop issues. He hunts through air corps castoffs for weather taps goggles earphones and diplomas to stage a convincing unit feel.

Randolph Kelly Fields Momlay Randolph Field Wir Air Corps Ann Lriek Kelly

Maverick to Speak in Chicago at City Program

Maverick and Miss Thompson are slated to appear in Chicago September 14 as part of a program sponsored by the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. The event will be at the Chicago Coliseum, with the mayor traveling from Chicago to New York for a mayoral conference. Posters are circulating nationwide naming Maverick and Miss Thompson.

Maliy Maverick Doro Athy "Thompson Chicago Amer- Tca Maverick Chilcago Coliseum New York United States Miss Thompson

Wallace decries GOP appeasers in Nebraska speech

In WEEPING WATER Nebraska Henry A Wallace condemned GOP leaders as appeasers amid campaign remarks about Roosevelt and Hitler. He argued the Republican candidate is not a Hitler foe while noting some Republicans are appeasers and Nazi supporters.

Heniy A. Wallace Roosevelt Hitler Mncmaines

Director May Get Dumbell Medal

Kelly Field cadets on Monday considered awarding Arthur Jacobson the Dumbbell Medal for the year’s biggest bonehead play. Paramount assistant director Jacobson, addressing cast and bystanders, urged cadets and technicians to find the barn over Wert as the crowd laughed.

Kelly Field Arthur Jacobson Paramount Jacobson Wert Kelly Fielay

Three Burglaries Charged to Man

Three charges of Welts were filed in Corrigan's court against Marshall v. Beachant at 457320 North Mesquite Street. The charges allege Beachant burglarized Life Saver crim on m4 East Commueceu Street on three occasions, taking a total of $37.

Justice of the Peane Ral. Corrigan

Arkansas Deputy Seizes Prisoner in Ban Ahotip

J A Burgeas deputy sheriff from El Dorado Arkansas arrived Monday to take custody of a man wanted in Arkansas on three arson charges. The suspect identified as Marshal Datirot was arrested at 1809 West Commerce street in Ban Ahotip and is being transferred for extradition or further processing.

J. A. Burgeas el Dorado Ark Ban Ahotip Arkansas Marshal Datirot West Commerce Street

Oklahoma Oil Quota Unchanged by Commission

Oklahoma City report indicates the state oil quota remains at 50,000 barrels for the period, unchanged from August. The commission notes production at 10,900 barrels under forecast, with markets estimating higher demand and noting a 700 barrel shortfall relative to earlier estimates.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Ausist

ACE DIRECTOR A TOMEC PGTURE

Picture on Page 5 Al Filming of Paramaunts si ple. Wanted Wings went forward Monday under a new director J Mitchell Leisen who arrived in San Antonio by plane. Theodore Reed who directed the production through three weeks of filming at Randolph and Kelly Fields was to regain in Hollywood as adviser to Arthur Hornblow Jr producer of the film. Reed left San Antonio Saturday evening on Braniff Airlines. Leisen was accompanied to San Antonio by Briar Lay Jr author of the original story and T Keith Glennon Paramount studio manager. Gleases will searve Mondays Hihaing and plans to return to Hollywood Monday night or Tuesday morning.

J. Mitchell Leisen San Antonio Pline Sunny Day Theodore Reed Randolph Kelly Nields Reogain Hollywood Arthur Hornblow Jr Bornblow California Reed Braniff Alrijnes Hornbirw Leisen Briar Lay Jr T. Keith Glennon Paramount Studio Gleases Moaldays Hihaing Glenman Kelly Fields Lrisen Lesbert Sun Sessil the Eagle Chrugelle Colbert Ray Sind Burkeround Modern Warthan Aviation

General Held for Mrs. Stein Comer

Funeral services for Mrs Stein Comer of 12 Sixth Street were held Monday morning. She was active in San Antonio charity work and known as She Lille Mother. A Missourian native and San Antonio resident for 23 years, she is survived by husband Tr. 5. Cowen and daughters Mrs Havel Lee Yond and Mrs I. B. Brown. Services were at St. Josephs church with burial in San Jose Burial Park.

Stein Sixth Street Gomer San Antonio Cowen Dughters Havel Lee Yond Brown St. Joseph's Church San Jose Burial Park

International Club Red Cross 10 Meet Announcement

Members of the International Club Red Cross present details for an event at 15 North Peews Street on Tuesday evening from 3 pm to 7 40 pm. Attendees Mira Katherite Foto Mytys are listed as presiding officials.

International Club Red Cross Lined Cross Sloot North Katherite Foto Mytys Mena

Garden Club Meeting At Wille Museum

The Laurel Meighté Garden club will meet Wednesday from 9 30 a m to noon at the Wille museum with Mrs Nat Kinney as chairman A J Smith will demonstrate the melting and planting of seed boxes at 10 a m

Laurel Meighté Garden Club Wille Museum Nat Kinney A J. Smith

Untitled Tonic Claim Promises Health And Strength

An advertisement-like fragment touts an $85 Tonic as boosting appetite energy and digestion. It hints at weight gain stronger vitality and better skin while promising health benefits for weak digestion and blood. The text is garbled but emphasizes personal gain and commercial sale.

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