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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1940

Page

15

Wedding March Melodies Set for Several U S Naval Brides

Reading like a society page a notice details upcoming weddings for Mary Webb to Capt. George Schlatter in September and Katherine Webb as maid of honor. Patricia Bartley to Lieut. Phillip Rawlins with October 18 nuptials and many out of town guests. Honeymoons to Monterrey Mexico. couples to reside at Fort Sam Houston Arcadia Hotel Colorado Springs then return home in October.

Mary Webb Britain Webb George Schlatter Katherine Webb Patricia Bartley Ww. L. Bartley Phillip C. Rawlins Rawlins Vernon B. Lawrey Washington, D. C Ewing Moseley Haéwina Beebe Sandy Major

Music Association Meeting Friday At College

The Music Association of College will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in Palestrina hall for the annual officers election. The San Antonio auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans met recently at the Elks club with Mrs Meauvix Schneider presiding. An old fashioned basket picnic is planned for 9 30 p m to 6 p m Wednesday in Knobler park with Mrs Lacie May as chairman.

Muse Association Ranite Word College Iday Palestritta Hall Iwid San Antonia Autiliary United Spanish War Veterans Elks Club Meauvix Schneider Knobler Park Lacie May Abo

City Manager Plan Group Meeting Set

The committee to formulate a city manager government for San Antonio will meet for the first time Tuesday at 3 p.m. in City Hall council chambers. Harold Keller heads the group. work begins immediately.

San Antonio Harali Keller Keller

Unfurnished Apartments Inconsistent Ad Listing

A fragmented classified page shows unfurnished apartment listings with various addresses in Wisconsin and Michigan plus scattered pricing such as 32.60 and 52.50. The text is garbled with misspellings and partial entries, mentioning contact points like Bannie 1243 and lines about want ads guiding readers to find rental properties.

Pene Dashiell Vnz Fountain Aims Masnolia Saat Re Bonsevelt Gourland Kim Hwy. W Hailtwaad

Kappa Sigma Delta Sorority Plans Evening Meeting

Kappa Sigma Delta Sorority schedules a 7 39 p m gathering at the Jardin restaurant with Misses Dede Quola Elleus Rath man and Golde Poertier among hostesses. Beta Sigma Phi hosts a Hawaiian themed morning coffee at Cones Studio on Broadway with several members assisting.

Kappa Sle Dette Sorority Tesday HE Jardin Dede Quola Elleus Rathman Golde Poertier Charles Collins Ros Beta Signa Beta Sigme Phi Fornrlty

Guilty Pleas Entered in Illegal Entry Case

Six defendants pled guilty in United States District Court to illegal entry. Four received eight month suspended sentences in a federal correctional institution, while Marceline Lopez drew 30 days in county jail. Two Dyer Act charges were dismissed on the district attorney’s recommendation.

United States District Court Dudge R. J. McMillan Toriblo da la Cerda Baldomero Fraga Jose Guadalupe Bay Miguel Anastacio Sotelo Rafael Hernandes Marceline Lopez W. R. Smith Jr Louis Ad Jason P. Dossi

Land Reclamation Project Completion in Rio Grande Valley

Mexico City reports the land reclamation project in the Rio Grande valley is ready for cultivation. Eduardo Chavez, general director of hydraulic works, told the federal government after an inspection tour near the Nueve Leon border.

Mexico City Rio Grande Valley Eduardo Chavez Hydraulic Orks Chaves Leon

Garden party announces engagement of Virginia Schwartz and Frederick Caton

Mis. Wileila Ginsler hosted a Sunday garden party at her West Ridgewood home where the engagement was revealed between Miss Virginia Schwartz and Lieut. Frederick W. Caton of Kellyfield. The couple’s families were noted along with other guests including Lt. and Mrs. Dean Pearch and close friends.

Mis. Wileila Ginsler West Ridgewood Virginia Schwartz Frederick W. Caton Kellyfield Miss Schwartz Buna Schwarle Liewenant Caton Laio John Hy. Caton Providence R. L Lictus Dean Pearch Kelly Meld

Women Return From Santa Fe Trip in 10 Days Stay

Mrs. BH Swearingen and Mrs. Arthur Geeligson have come back from a ten day visit to Santa Fe New Mexico. Also returning are Mr and Mrs M Nord Sinclair and their children Phil and Patsy. They had been away from work duties.

Santa Fe BH. Swearingen Arthur Geeligson N. M Mra M|nord ‘Sinclair Phil Patsy Lwwo Werks

Adult Education Classes to Open at 2216 Tampa Street

More than 100 persons are expected to attend the adult education and citizenship classes in English to begin Thursday night at 2216 Tampa Street. J W Campbell, district supervisor of the WEA education classes, will direct, with Chipman of the public affairs forum and Hul, maintenance superintendent of the Board of Education, coordinating the effort.

Tampiea Street J. W. Canprien WEA Xd Chipman Trouts Hul Boak of Education

State Hotelmen Convene in Beaumont Four-Day Meet

Paul McSween chairman of the executive board announced a four day meeting of the Texas State Hotelmen association in Beaumont beginning November 13. Tom Powell and Scott Stewart of San Antonio joined fellow Texas delegates at the national convention in Beattie.

Church Plans Add Air Conditioned Auditorium for 400

The Ayamo-Heights Methodist church plans to incorporate natural landscape features on the grounds. Pastor Rev. Ennis Mill announced the building will be constructed to allow removal of large trees on the plot and include an air conditioned auditorium seating 400.

Kew Ennis &. Mill Key

West South Central population up 1.2 percent since 1930

Census figures show the West South Central states Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas gained about 1.2 percent from 1930 to 1940 with Texas contributing over half the total increase. The West North Central states rose 1.5 percent. City officials in Dallas discussed leaves of absence for Police Commissioner Lipscomb and an aide, amid scheduling and travel to Milwaukee and New York.

Waonlngton Bireau Ray Davis South Central Arkans Internation Pojter Chefs Milwaukee Lipycombe Bay ‘Eriek Mevériek Chicago New York City

Mrs Applewhite Looking Forward to Ninety

Mrs Fannie Applewhite of San Antonio looked forward to a happy ninety year after celebrating her eighty ninth birthday. About 56 relatives attended the birthday party held in Covington Park from 4 to 5 p m. Applewhite, a long time custodian of the state hospital, was active in the Daughters of the Confederacy.

Otis H Clark Otis Jr Eldon Bissett Billy Bowling Johnny Bowling Davi Bissett Maurice Clark Odie Billy University of San Antonio Eldon Will University of Texas Tee Fannie Applewhite San Antonia Mendis Tyandes Covington Park Applewaite Daughters of the Confederacy Thalatano

Dallas Hearing Postponed by Respect for Speaker Bankhead

A Dallas hearing was postponed from September first out of respect to Speaker Bankhead amid a ceremonial gathering. The event, connected to the American activities committee, was set to address a policy matter but was delayed.

Dallas Seloher Bankhead

Beacon Hill Forum Plans Discussion on Hollies Christian

A Beacon Hill group schedules the second forum of the season at Ronco Bill Presbyterian Church. Topic titled Making Our Hollies Christian. The session starts Wednesday at 2 pm with Pastor Gr Arthur presiding. Several named participants including Mr and Mrs Pape, Mr and Mrs Gillesnie, and Mr and Mrs Cochran are-listed as contributors.

Ronco Bill Presbyterian Church Gr. Arthur Tonnel Ami Pape Eawarfi H- Gillesnie W. A. Cochran

Suit Filed on Optical Firms

New York Sept 17 Six eight individuals and 29 corporations in the optical business were charged with violation of antitrust laws in four civil suits filed in U S District Court. The government alleges a general conspiracy to fix prices on spectacles and ophthalmic supplies with two large manufacturers named American Optical and Bausch and Lomb. It claims the firms dominated industry, controlling 60 percent of manufacturing and 10 percent of wholesale business, and accuses defendants of thicklting and boycotting wholesalers and retailers.

New York Toasy United States District Court U. S Thurien Arnold Samuel Is- Reka United States American Guttcal Company Southbridge Mas Bauschang Lamb Optical Company Rochester N. Y

Woman Overcome By Gas in Home

Mrs. Charles Jones of 128 Mulberry Avenue was overcome by escaping gas from a refrigerator on Monday night. Radio Patrolman R. McNeil quickly disconnected the appliance outside the house and revived her after she entered. Police reported the incident and praised the officer’s prompt action.

Charles Jones Mulberry Ayenue R. McNeil Fehce

Former Ziegfeld Associate Dies

Beverly Hills Sept 17 Death claims William Anthony McGuire longtime Ziegfeld associate who wrote many Florenz Ziegfeld girl glorifying plays and later found success in Hollywood He died yesterday at 55 from a kidney ailment funeral will be held tomorrow then body will be shipped to Chicago birthplace for burial

Beverly Hills Galil William Anthony McGuire Florenz Ziegfeld Hollywood Hosaro Chinago

Garden Group to Present Program at Witte Museum Center

The Monte Vista garden group meets Wednesday at the Witte museum center from 9 30 a m to noon. Mrs W C Magavern serves as chairman and Mire C D Cadiglas speaks on preparing garden plots for bulb planting.

Witte Museum Ferden Center Charg Monte Vista Garden Group W. CG. Magavern C. D. Cadiglas

Fathers' Club of Central Catholic Hinhschenl Meets Thursday

The Fathers' Club of Central Catholic Hinhschenl will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. David Ney, president, announced. Tuesday's meeting will be the first of the school year.

Fathers’ Club Central Catholic Hinhschenl David Ney

Children Complain of Playful Goat Incident

Romina Bravo of South San Antonio told police on Tuesday that her children complained about a goat kept by a neighbor described as the butler. The owner would be notified to curb the animal.

Mts Romina Bravo Peeree Atevet San Antonio Olinera

Mrs FDR Dressed For Campaign In New Hat

New York Sept 17 Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt wears a light fitting off the face black turban for riding in open cars. The hat is part of her autumn wardrobe and campaign wear including six costumes four black one wine colored and one pale glace blue. Dresses are American designs purchased at Arnold Constable's.

New York Franklin Reogavelt Roosevelt Arnold Constable’s

Fort Clark Bids Opening Sept 30

Bitz in construction of temporary buildings at Fort Clark Herackerville will be opened September 10 Maj E V Dunstan constructing quartermaster announced Tuesday Included in the buildings will be barracks

VFW Post Plans Barbecue Sept 24

Veterans of Foreign Wars Sam Houston Post No 76 announce a barbecue and pleasure event at Legion hall on September 22. This brief notice previews the community gathering with proceeds likely aiding post activities.

V.F.W. Post Sam Houston Post Will Legon Hall

Four States Pick Nominees for Elections

Across New York Massachusetts Wisconsin and Connecticut voters weighed party nominees. New York lists 168 congressional contests with ALP tensions over Roosevelt third-term sentiment. Massachusetts saw Walsh and Parkman unopposed for Senate, Dever v Kelly in the gubernatorial race. Wisconsin showed LaFollette unopposed with Dr Glenn Frank killed in an auto crash. three-way Republican contest looms. New Mexico reported Chavez leading for the Democratic Senate nomination. Connecticut Republicans faced a three-way fight for Senate with Carnell Wilson and Porkey. Washington coverage notes Dempsey seeking probe of voter intimidation. action unclear.

Provr New York Massachusetts Wisconsin Thesday Connacticut New Mexlco U. S. Senate Congress Roosevelt ALP Intea Join J. O'Connor O'Connor Regan James H. Fay Walsh Henry Parkman Boston Corporation Paul A. Dever Francis B. Kelly LaFollette Senate Glenn Frank Stale Vinci Frimk Republican State Central Committee Connecticut U.S. Senate Paul J. Carnell Clifford B. Wilson John A. Porkey Jatso New Mexico Senmtor Chavez Derpsey Washington PBL Dempsey

Draft Dodger Is Loser On Plea

Federal Judge Jol Knox Axtey dismissed a writ of habeas corpus for Grover Bergdol a World War craft dodger and ruled he must serve the full 1920 army court martial sentence plus a two year term for flight to Germany. The judge upheld that Bergdol was an army deserter during a still existing state of war, despite hostilities having ceased.

New York Jol Knox Axtey Grover Cleve Jang Bergdol World War Craft Dodger Bergdo Germany Knox Bershall United States

Pecan Growers Seek Seasonal Exemption in Washington

Washington reports that pecan groups, peanut handlers, and processors pressed for an hours exemption under wage laws. Morrison P. Shinsler of Albany Georgia said the non profit cooperative handles seasonal pecan processing and marketing with 98 percent of receipts October 15 to November 30. Examiners noted plants can work extended weekly hours during the seasonal rush, while others urged exemptions for their operations.

Washington Morrison P. Shinsler Albany Wash Mint Vwirelnta Carolina Delta Provivision Harvid Stein Dl- Vinton

Beating Victim Cotrecals Reason

Santiago Castillo was beaten by a gang of youths at Camaros and Rimira streets around 1am. He sustained severe bruises and lacerations and was taken to B. Green hospital. he could not explain the motive or identify his attackers.

Santiago Castillo Camaron Street B. Green Hospital Camaros Rimira

Post M P Company to Start Picnics

Fort Sam news announces a September 20 start for a monthly picnic series at Oak Grove on the Nacoguoches road. Capt Wayne C Smith announced the event on Tuesday.

Police Company of Fort Sam

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Melody Duchess of L.A Robert Cherry Arcadia Colorado Springs Joy Carter Randolph Carter Music Association of College Robert E. Lee Harry M. Warzbach Whit American Talon Auxiliary Joe San Mares Hichiga Kappa Sigma Delta Sorority Dorothy J Une Hollingsworth Westere Place J. m. TbUyy Cocumiittee Lorraine. Holck Ruby ‘Zieschang Una White Laurera Acosta Auvnie Ruth Smith Pauline Pierce Delts Philama Whitfield Bul Miller West Tusewood Avenue Olmos School Tom Slick Alaska Bick Slick Slicks Charles Urschel Oklahams, City Arthur Seeligson Arthur Seeligson Jr Liv Seeligson Carolyn Steckelmeyer 5. E. Steckelmayer H. F. Steckelmeyer Cecil W. Blagg Aranaas Pass Beaumont Southwest Mrs. Applewhite Beacon Hill Group Ziegfeld Mrs. Fdr Fort Clark Gquanrantée Ie Surik
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