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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1939
Page
13
A jumbled set of quotes captures sharp wits and misfires in social circles. Notables including Mrs Hamilton Bonnet and Miss Martha Hildebrand weigh in on engagement rumors, kitchen duties, and travel, while a sardonic wag jokes about Europeans and identity.
The article outlines upcoming weddings at Fort Sam and surrounding communities. It notes September and October ceremonies, gifts, heirlooms, and household skills highlighted by brides like Helen Tibbets, Laura Eugenia Moss, Mary Louise Sien, Jean Bulkley, and Mary Jane Kuntz, with grooms including Andrew Dapprich and Raymond Woolery. It mentions family heirlooms, kitchen skills, and wedding preparations amid a festive prewar era atmosphere.
The monthly card party for St Elizabeth's Society of St Joseph's parish will be held Tuesday at 2 40 p m in St Joseph's hall with Mrs Raba as engirman.
Me and Mrs Clifton Heskew announce the marriage of their granddaughter Orene Sammons to Charles Simroth on Friday September 8 at the bride’s aunt’s home. Dr Perry Webb of First Baptist affil with refreshments served. couple later travel to Georgia and Texas for a Houston home. Also noted are visitors from Galveston and planned meetings of Walnut Relief Corps and Christ Episcopal Church Chancel Guild Monday at 3 30 PM.
Conservation society led by Mrs. Rawart Leighton organizes an Indian harvest festival pageant based on Fray Marfiga history. Written by Mrs. Elizabeth Graham and produced under Hazel Petraktis with a large cast at Huisache Bowl. First rehearsal October 2 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Huisache Bowl.
An old styled ad touts Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin as easing stomach upset from undigested protein and acid indigestion. It claims Pepsin dissolves residue while Senna moves bowels and says the mix calms nerves and muscles, suitable for children.
A tea Saturday announced the engagement of Mee Belle Reese to Jol Pitman at the home of Mrs. John S. Welch with Miss Mabel Noble as host. About 200 guests attended from San Antonio, Lockhart, San Marcos, Houston, and nearby areas. ceremonial Napkin banners bore the couple's names and October 10 1939 as the date.
The Iota Study club resumes meetings for 1939 40 with five sessions to be held at the home of Mrs. Leroy Jeffers 427 Evans on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. The Bishop Capota guild meets at Christ Church Parish house at 3 p.m. Monday. Hosts include William Wurzbach A M Heap and John Holt.
Dorothy White, a 5 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J B White, will give a piano recital at 8 15 pm on September 15 in the Plaza hotel ballroom. She recently returned from a summer in Chicago where she studied at the Chicago Musical College and with Dr aid Lacy Bilber at the Sherwood Music School. Public welcome.
The Mary Martha Missionary Society will meet Wednesday in the parish hall of Highland Park Lutheran church. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. followed by a brief business meeting. Memorial department chairman Mrs Tea Roy Miller and her committee prepared programs with plays by society members and a cast including Mesdames L A Lavon Richard Ludwig F Marek R C Richey W Mbart A Ullrich. Music by Mrs Gus J Non Mrs J A Larson and Miss Dorothy Fresenius.
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