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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1941

Page

15

Brady Bride-Engagements Hear Wedding Plans Across Texas

Texas society notes report engagements and upcoming weddings. June Jordan of Brady will wed Robert Bowen of Coleman on October 12 with Getty Ann Bird as maid of honor and M Lisse Vaughan of San Antonio among bridesmaids. Adelaide Richardson, to wed Lieut Frederick Whitenton Hanger in November, will have sister Elizabeth as maid of honor and Jos Briscoe as best man.

Brady Texas Wilson Jordan June Robert Bowen Coleman Charles White University of Texago Getty Ann Bird Jordany M'Lisse Vaughan San Antonio Adelaide Richardson Frederick Whitenton Hanger Honer Elizabeth Richardson Jos Briscoe Hnntger

Bride to Be Whitney Strayer Plans December Wedding

In Armortown a series of engagements and parties surround the forthcoming marriage of Whitney Strayer to Capt. George Malcolm Donaldson. The couple plans a December 39 ceremony at Posh chapel with bridesmaids and hostesses in multiple pre nuptial events across town. Ruth Burnett, engaged to Lieut. Chesley Innes Swann Jr., also celebrates upcoming nuptials with showers and luncheons as the autumn schedule fills the social calendar. Jane Me Queen of Kansas City will be maid of honor. Stella Megginson and others host gatherings for Burnett’s celebrations.

Horitor Whitney Strayer George Malcolm. Donaldson Seneon Ruth Burnett Chesley Innes Swann Jr Jane Me Kansas City Hob Heiney Grace Carroll This Arty Maxwell Field Miss Burnett Jonar Betty Cade Mary Welles Caldwell Jane Paschal Stella Megginson Stella Megeinson John Fieldsil Miss. Burnett

Family Moves and Local Notables Highlight Page

Brief notes reveal Baby Brandreth McKinley tagging along with mother Ann McAlpin McKinley as they resume life in Laurel Heights after time in Alamo Heights. The piece mentions residence at East Eullwood 318, Mrs Donald Peacock, a hay fever vignette, and adds Ed Basse with a guitar.

Alamo Heights C. ¥. Marting Jr Laurel Heights Place East Eullwood

Social Etiquette Inquiries From Mrs Cornei

Questions from Mrs Cornei on manners include who should invite a guest to go home after a call by a girl and a brother or boyfriend, whether a girl should sit when an older woman speaks to her, proper form for addressing a minister as Reverend, and whether to introduce with only first names or full names in introductions.

Cornei Beeckman Mary Bob White Mary Smith M. G. IL Jones Doctor Jones Thomas Jones Mr. Jones Miss Foster Mr. Brown

Proper etiquette for addressing new baby cards

A reader seeks guidance on the correct way to address cards for new parents Mary and Bob White. Advice covers hospital versus home deliveries, including messages to both spouses, and notes on formal address for a Protestant minister and proper introductions avoiding repetitive naming. The piece discusses social prerogatives of women and manners for interactions with older women, concluding with framing for introductions between people.

Mr. Smith

Burglary cases end with five year sentences

Akttay pleads guilty in two burglary indictments and Lindsay is sentenced to five years in the pen with terms to run concurrently. The felonies involve homes of Mrs. W. E. Piteger at 317 King William and Marshall W. Gorgelt Jr. at 495 South St. Mary’s, both in July. Two other Lindsay indictments were dismissed on DA’s recommendation.

Akttay Jack Arnold Lindsay W. W. McCrory Ain Criminal District Court Mra W. E. Pitegerald King William Street Marshall W. Tgorgelt Jr South St. Mary's Street

Tipica Orchestra Concert Slated at River Theater

A free WPA Tipica orchestra concert directed by Dansilva will be held at River Theater Wednesday at 9 30 p m The program is sponsored by the Texas State Callens for Women and the city recreation department.

WPA Tipica Orchestra River Theater Nhe Dansilva Texas State Callens For Women City Recreation Department

Shower Honoring Mary Booton Bride-Elect at Tea

Mrs Hot Walsdorf hosted a handkerchief shower and tea at her home on Tuesday for Mary Booton, the bride-to-be. Guests included bridal party and friends, with table decor of red lilies and colored cloth. Mrs J G Boston and Mrs Clelland Williman of Clearwater assisted in serving. The Morrill Ward P T A held its first regular meeting at the acthoo auditorium on September 18 with Mrs W E Cook presiding. Mary Lois Brite led singing, Mrs Orgir Lacy spoke, SW Seale outlined Harlandale school plans, and G M Cornett announced a theme focusing on childhood defense. Membership drive set for October 1. Summer roundup host announced fall county nurse check-up Friday at the school. Hosts for visitors Millard Sinclair Jr and wife welcomed Mrs Jack Anderson and Jack Viatson of Oklahoma City.

Morrill Ward P.T. A Acthoo Auditorium W. EB. Cook Mary Lois Brite Ogrrir Lacy SW. Seale Harlandale Bet’terment G. M. Cornett B Marlow Priday Ano

Mrs Lawhon to Speak To Women Lawyers

The San Antonio Council of Women Lawyers will meet at 5 30 p m Thursday in the Texas room of the Gunter hotel with Mrs Pearl Mason as hostess Mrs Irene Brown O Connor is president The program will be under the direction of the first vice president Mrs Mary Santee Hargon Mrs Will A Lawdon superintendent of the Bexar County School for Girls will discuss Gauses of Child Delinquency

San Antonio Mary Santee Hargon Will A. Lawdon Bexar County School

Mrs Russell hosts luncheon for 12 friends at hotel

Mrs Richard Henry Russell plans a luncheon for 12 friends in the Anacadha room of the St Anthony hotel Thursday. Mrs T C Phillips also to host a luncheon Thursday for 12 friends in the same room. Mr and Mrs J Hobson Vestey of Ardmore Oklahoma visit relatives in town.

Richard Russell Richard Henry Russell St. Anthony Hotel

Mrs. A. K. Plank to be feted at luncheon

Mrs. A. K. Plank of Chickasha Oklahoma arrives Wednesday for a week with her sister Mrs. Adolph Giesecke. She will be honored at a luncheon Thursday in the Anacncho room hosted by Mrs. Giesecke.

A. K. Plank Chickasha Okta Adolph Giesecke Giesecke

Flower Strewn Aisles Crowded With Brides In Town

A community page notes many autumn marriages and wedding plans. Miss Mary Lea Donovan will be honored at a luncheon October 8 hosted by Mrs. Neill Bailey. Lieut. Tom Sharpe, Donovan’s fiancé, is on maneuvers in Louisiana and will return October 15. Several pre nuptial events and parties are planned across town including hosts Capt. Dad Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Oppenheimer. Betty Ann Bird’s engagement to Van Wyck Brinkerhoff Jr. is announced with a November 18 wedding date set, while sister Louise Bird travels to Washington for Mount Vernon Seminary. Multiple showers, luncheons, and dinners at local clubs and homes are noted in the near term.

Mary Lea Donovan Neill Bailey Tom Sharpe Louisians San Antonio Dad Campbell Edith Cochran Fred J. Oppenheimer Miss Cochran Edward Douglas Sethness Sam Houston Clu Mildred Caldwell Conn L. Milburn San Antonio Country ‘Club Hanor Miss Coch Tan Betty Ann Bird van Wyck Brinkerhoff Jr Ding Mia Arthur Bird Miss Bird Louise Washington, D. C Mount Vernon Seminary Mr. Bird Washington New York Dallas H. M. ‘Thornton Bird Louis¢ Bird Hugh » Fitzsimons Country Club Mary McMurry Tovice Miss McMurry St. Anthony Frank Thulemeyer

13 Contracts Set for Camp Wallace

Three contracts totaling 48152.75 for construction projects at Camp Wallace Hitchcock announced by Col Edwin V Bunslaw constructing quartermaster for the Eighth Construction zone. W A Kelso company of Galveston was awarded 30663.75 for road work and L L McCandless of Austin a 13489 contract for a barracks and covered walk. An administration building will be built by Charles H Ovhler of Galveston for 4000.

Camp Wallace Hitchcock Edwin V. Bunslaw Quartermaster W. A. Kelso Company Galveston L. L. McCandless Austin Charles H. Ovhler

REC Files Suit on Creamery Loan

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation filed a federal suit Tuesday to recover $8510.07 from Texas Creameries Inc. The petition names Nick Mearosis as president and A J White J O Laney and D Newton as defendants. The loan allegedly began in October 1938 with a plan to repay $260 every three months.

Callec Texas Cresmarles, Inc Reconstruction Finance Nick Mearosis A. J. White J. 0. Laney D. Newton

Bennett Heads Pro�gt: $46 Million Smokeless Powder Plant

Col Ira F Bennett is named constructing quartermaster for the Chateau Oklo ordnance works. A $46,000,000 project at Fort Sam Houston will employ about 560 to manufacture smokeless powder. H I Du Pont Nemours Co holds the contract. William X Cottrell is named chief auditor for the project.

Ira F. Bennett Quartermaster Corps Chateau Oklo Ordnance Works Edwin V. Sunstan Fort Sam Houston Benneth Iis Construction the Quartermaster Geerat Washington

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Ed York Spokane Wash J. E. Mercer Elizabeth Harper Artment Ea Hong Brandreth McKinley Ann (McAlpin Donald Peacock Ragweed Hayfever Ed Basse Bob Aurelar Charies A. Tindbergh Fugene J. Hernandes Des Moines Tawa Anc United States Jeff Hollywood American Weekly Geen Tipica Orchestra Duces Erin Coelingy Booth Geliara Mary Booton Millard Sinclairs Jack Anderson Jack Viatson Oklahoma City Mrs. Lawhon T. C. Phillips L.A. Dx J. Hobson Vestey Ardmore Okla Samuel J. Chandler Leray Chandler Jantzen Girdle Hare THE Drossts Gol Bennett Impec Fannin
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