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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1939

Page

13

Dove Hunters Flourish as Opening of Shooting Season Near

The article spotlights a lively opening weekend for dove shooting around San Antonio with socialites and families like the Tom Frost Jr. and Bob Terrell clans, Mrs. Jack Catto and Mrs. Harry Harrison among enthusiastic participants. Dorothy and Milton Spencer stay as weekend guests in Brat Texas while John Fries leads with accurate shooting. The piece also notes the Blessed Sacrament Mothers club meeting at 2 p.m. Friday at the school.

San Antonio Jack Catto Harry Harrison Henry Patiecast Tom Frost Jr Doris Evans Bob ‘Terrell Tettely John Fries Dorothy Milton Spencer Brat Texas Charles Leake The Blessed Sacrament Mothers Club

Women of St. Mark's Meet Observances and Activities

Women of St. Mark's plan a Monday observance with a 9:30 a.m. corporate confession, a 10 a.m. parish assembly and sermon by Rev. Everett H Jones on “Encing the Facts.” Luncheon at noon, study classes on “Winter” and “Lay Messengers,” plus women’s group business sessions and a travel talk by Emilie Netter. Senior Girls’ Friendly Society meets Wednesday with dinner at 6:18 p.m. and an illustrated travel talk on Harali after. Badminton and other games run 8 to 7:20 p.m.

Ohiteh St. Mates Everett H Jones Bishop Ole Gamez

Childhood Education Work Starts

The Association for Childhood Education holds its final year meeting on Thursday at 3 45 p m in the Romana Auditorium Sears Building 64 BoledadeAreel. A program plan resume will be given with preliminary convention plans for November. Subscriptions to Childhood Education will be accepted. Mrs Elna Neal will be guest speaker. A social hour will follow. The Laurel Heights church Women’s Society meets at Wesley House Mexiday at 2 39 p m with Mrs C S Richmond speaking on New Horizon of Home Mission Service. The Knox School Parent Teacher Association meets at 2 15 p m Wednesday with Dr JH Dutfner on the summer wrap. The executive council meets at 3 30 a m Tuesday in the music room at the school.

Association For Childhood Education Romana Sears BoledadeAreel Elna Neal Woman's Society of Christian Laurel Heights Oeth‘oast Westey House Luther O. Whitman San Antonio John Herff Christ Church Weed Laurel Heights Woodhull Port Avaneas

Child Nurture Club Resumes 1959 40 Period Meetings

The Child Nurture Club resumes meetings in the home of Mrs. W. P. Young at 1819 West Gratherey on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Mrs. BB Arnold is co host.

Hame W. P.young West Gratherey Arnold

Odd Memorials and Anecdotes From a Patchwork Page

A reminiscence filled note mentions Mrs. Walter Spencer as a meticulous housekeeper and gracious hostess, while Dr. Luther O Whitman returns to San Antonio after two decades away recounting old Christ Church beginnings. Other items note a widow Fantina, a brimming bridegroom, and Mrs Warry’s penny-dropping bank visit.

Phosphor Fraternity to Hold Sunday Meeting

The Phosphor fraternity will assemble Sunday at 7 p.m. with officers including Lowe Hudson 427 Gummi and An Blue Tie set to preside.

Phosphor Fraternity Lowe Ah Hudson Avere

School Instruction Session Announced in West Wing

The council executive committees will meet Tuesday at 9:30 in the west wing of the auditorium. A School of Instruction will be held Wednesday September 27 in the same location. The Postal Supervisors military will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. R. M. Nelms.

Council Aud

Patriotic Films to Be Shown Across Constitution Day Week

The Alamo chapter of DDAR will present patriotic films during Constitution Day week. Titles include Adlee HM of Rights, Texas The Bright Way, Palace The Story That Imuten t Be printed, Broadway Romance of Louisian s, and in Uptown Bons of Liberty.

Alamo DDAR Sialinge Adlee Texas Palace Broadway

Executive Board Holds First PTA Meeting at School Auditorium

The executive board met at the school auditorium on Tuesday led by Mrs John A Pogues president. Committees were formed for the annual garden party to be held in October and plans for the upcoming education event were discussed.

Mig Telver John A. Pogues

Wells Topic of Meeting and Pre Shakespearean Drama Study

Community notices list meetings and programs at Wells with topics including Hog Wells and Sample Mind led by Mrs J I Myers. Other speakers include Mrs J Blakely Etheridge, Mrs Andrew Amit, Leona B Karsan, Ray Akers, and Marcus A Tyler. The Theta Chapter plans a Pre Shakespearean Drama study session at Plaza Nolsl with Paterson on reading. A series of six hair reef views sponsored by Philadelphia council begins Wednesday at 20 mi with Mrs Ryan Moon presenting Joseph in Egypt. A benefit for Students Loan Fund is announced for Friday at 2 pm with reservations through Mrs Mitey Gilnerk and Mrs H Salterfield.

Minerva Phlans Wells Sample J. 1 Myers J. Blakely Etherlige F Andrew Amit Leona B. Kar Ray Akers Marscus A. Tyler Theta Plaza Nolsl Galt Tata Oy Paterson Jesson He & Kelberiau D. Terman Little Mes Mt Thicker Wells HE. L. Ewing Uedelphian Couneil Mie Public Marary Ryan Moon Joseph Egypt J. Blakely Etheridge

Party and charity notices from Lone Star club event

Mrs. King Heaman hosted a Lone Star club rim bridge party at the Milam cafeteria. Bookers Chambers announced a charity benefic event on November 21 at the Gunter hotel rose room with tickets selling late Wednesday. Proceeds aid needy families and school supplies for Teeh High.

King Kennen King Heaman Werneadsy Milam Booker Chambers Te Gunter Teeh High School Mya Krewham Dales

Short Shots From The Garden And War Locale

SHORT SHOTS describes Annabelle Sweeney removing unfashionable features by a perched bird sculpture in her garden. Mrs Jack Locke returns from Italy amid wartime scare to collect striking data. Mrs Arthur Seeligson wears a brown leather ball accessory with a gold Roman numeral display and a clocklike centerpiece. A fireplace piece is funded by white vases. Zula Cofey notes inaction while Bill and Zula care for their child and build a complex in off hours. Don and Edith Rey Nolds capture war zone scenes with Edith filming and Don using a Leica near the Polish corridor.

Homecoming at Inn Honors Composers Group Leaders

Lig fen Antonin Composers and Authors association president Thomas Allpress hosted a homecoming gel-together at the Artist Tank on Thursday. Members spoke of vacations and upcoming events as plans were announced for the national convention in San Antonio October 15 to 17, with Mrs Alex Adams presiding over Texas Composers and Authors. An exhibit of creative arts is planned at the Plaza Hotel, and a post-convention trip to Mexico was proposed for October 17.

Thomas Allpress Lig Fen Antonin Composers and Authors Association Mra Alex Adams Texas Composers and Authors Pearl Stevens Mire. Alipites Lilittt Lorraine Fred Malirer J. T. Braith Marge Boswell Claudia Hightower Alex Adamsa Plazas Boe Mexico

Recent AAUW Graduates Plan Yearly Program Gathering

The recent graduate group of the American Association of University Women meets at 710 East Woodlawn on Wednesday at 7 p.m. New chair Alb Alice Patrick elected. Plans for the year include meetings on the second Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. First social is a tea at theole Cul sing on Byturiay Septemner 30 from 4 to 6 p.m., greeting graduates of last year's classes. Dues are $4 annually. Call Mrs. Mervil Pear or Mrs. Pag an Dickson for details.

American Association of University Women Pies Frank A. Carrico Jr East Woodlawn Carrico Alb Alica Patrick Ehairman Ole Culsing Byturiay American Association of University Women Mervil Pear West Magnola Pagan Dickson West Awiberry Street Presidert Sete

Alamo Mission Chapter Meeting Plans October Speaker

The Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held its first Almna Memorial meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Ben B. Edwards presiding. Guests included Mrs. Ian Schweppe and Mrs. Britn Moriim. Pert Adems will be the speaker for the October meeting. A business session is planned for 2:30 p.m. at 410 Town Street.

Alamo Miston Rombie Texan Almna Ben B. Edwards Jee Sting J. Meine Calt Mra A. Solngrad Ture Driscoll Cay Mada Frank Sorell Snbrs A. W. Grant W. B. McCarty Tmem Alamo Meadameti Ian Schweppe Britn Moriim Elktien Reyithtle Texaa BG. Stake M. Martin Grand Army of the Romublle Minnie Moyd Atecel Tueaday Liv Linel

Little Foxes Review Cir No 3 at First Baptist

Circle No 3 of the First Baptist Shurek will present Mrs. Virglnd Dickun Flack in a review of The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman on September 28 at 3 50 p m at the San Pedro theater. The cast includes Tallulah Bankhead in the Broadway hit and features a trio of new composers Mrs Hollis Bridgman Mrs A O Hurt and Mrs EL UL Avent with accompanist Mrs Ward Mor Donald Proceeds go to the Protestant Orphans home kindergarten for the coming year, with Mrs George Waring and Texas co-chairman Mrs W E Engel in charge of arrangements.

Circle No. 3 First Baptist Shurek Wl Virglnd Dickun Flack Little Foxes Lilliant Hellyman San Pedro Tallulah Bankhead Gashe Tarrystown Nev Northwestern Universisity Anh Unliversity of Colorado Come Posers Hollis Bridgman A. 0. Hurt EL UL Avent Ward Mor Donald Orphans' Home Cirele Nr. A George Waring Tex W. E. Engel

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