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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1943
Page
15
Editorial recalls two Houston soldiers who aided an injured driver after a late Saturday traffic accident. Their prompt first aid and ambulance call helped the victim’s condition improve. relatives of The Light honor their actions while awaiting a community dinner.
The marriage of Miss Doris Kathleen Maule and Master Sut L. J. Rawson Jr. occurred Monday evening at the bride’s home with Dr. Albert P. Shirkey officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Marke Chauncey and W. H. Rawlson as best man. The couple plans residence in Jackson, Mississippi and departed by plane for Bal-Wut after a reception.
Ten San Antonio women were sworn into the women's reserve of the Navy on a Saturday per Lieut. Sara Dickinson Neal, officer in charge of WAVES recruiting in the area. Names include Timograc Anderson Newman and Lucille Méndez among others, with addresses listed in San Antonio.
Becky Newcomer hosted a buffet supper and shower Monday honoring bride-to-be Beverly Haynes. Guests included L. M. Haynes, F. K. Newcomer, and families. several attendees listed with nurse and instructor roles. The event supported Mrs Brown and community volunteers as education sessions for adults and juniors were planned at Covington Park and Sam Houston High School.
Mrs Rual Askew and Mrs T A Reiner host a shower and luncheon at La Fonda in honor of bride-to-be Mary Jo Weaver. The event features misc items and a social gathering among friends.
Mr and Mrs Edward Allen Mooers announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Welles Mooers to Tech Sgt Klewin Taylor Smith Jr son of Col X Smalth United States Army retired and Mrs Smith of San Antonio Miss Mooers educated at National Cathedral School Mt Saint Alban Washington and attends Sweet Briar College Sergeant Smith educated at Shenandoah Valley Academy Winchester VA enlisted in the air corps January 1943 and is stationed at San Diego California
Night courses at Re Antonio Junior College continue this week with open registration. Classes offered include first and second year English, algebra, government, Spanish, and practical ways to learn.
George Brent signs with Goetz to star in Dorian Gray style project as Warners exits. Dana Andrews contract turmoil noted with potential moves between studios. Mike Romandoff narrates life story while Darryl Zanuck and Lew Shreiber host dinner. Ed Dougherty sells a boxing themed tale to Harry Sherman. various star sightings and baby-adoption news sprinkled through the page.
Miss Louise Benright announces her October 15 wedding to Lieut Armand Morrell at Fort Sam Houston with attendants including Misa Evelyn Bandy of Old Greenwich Conn and Miss Phyliss Barnes bridesmaids. Attendants and guests assemble at Randolph field and local parties preview nuptials across San Antonio and nearby towns.
John Sullivan 560 was awakened for the death penalty and executed by lethal gas at the Colorado state penitentiary after being convicted of murdering Carrie Culbertson in Manitou Springs in January 1942. Vincent Donohue, assistant warden, delivered the pronouncement. Also dated Vatican context: Enrico Galeazzi, governor general of Vatican City, arrives in Lisbon en route to Rome.
Miss Helen Hoyle Graham daughter of Col Zphram and Mrs Graham announced engaged to Figg Cadet James K Moreau son of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Moreau of Holmdel New Jersey Moreau was editor of a West Virginia newspaper and did ghost writing in New York He attends Brooks Field and will be graded in November The wedding is planned for November Events include a Della Kappa luncheon and officer installation at the Plaza Hotel and other community meetings in San Antonio
Shadowland on the old Blanco road reopens Thursday for dining and dancing under Plantation management. Terry Shand will headline the season with orchestras and a Flamingo room for private events. Reservations via Shadowland phone.
The notice details the engagement and marriage of Mary Avis Kotl Tyrrell to Lieut. Alfred Rotter son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Ruth of Reading Pennsylvania. The couple planned a church ceremony with a short wedding trip to Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley.
The Easter Star chapter O.BE. 8 will hold an instruction night at the Masonic Temple the honor guest will be present. Mrs Gladys McGinnis leads the event with Mrs Bessie May Welch and R EB Jeffries presiding as worthy matron and patron respectively.
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