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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1943
Page
4
A fashion feature discusses tall women trends noting high school girls as examples. It covers hats for height, belt placement, skirt length, and necklines to balance proportions. The tone resembles early 20th century guidance with advice on pompadours and dress lines for tall figures.
The wedding of Jo eedition and Lieut Barton Olson is set for 8 20 p m at Christ Episcopal church followed by a reception at the home of the proud. Mrs Elmer J Edwards hosted a luncheon in the Persux room at the Rt Anthony hotel honoring her daughter Mrs Herman Stieferman with guests Madame Collie Aull Ed Hil Mary Johenson J S Dale Fred Richards and Omer Rasa among others.
Miss Clnudis Louie Sentell daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Sentell of Beeville and Dr N W Sentell of Shreveport wed Lieutenant Allen K Taylor son of Mrs Albert Taylor of Shreveport on Saturday September 18 at the bride’s mother’s home. Rev P D Miller officiated in a small ceremony before family and close friends. A reception followed and the couple left for New Orleans. Taylor is a recent graduate of the Army Air Force Bombardier school at Big Spring. Out of town guests included Mrs A Praeger Beeville and Mr and Mrs M A Miller Beeville.
W B A held a Monday meeting in the J O F hail with Agnes Hoblizsch presiding. A covered dish luncheon was served and Mrs. Iola Texas Beker was accepted into membership. An event followed on Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Percy Everett at 213 Evans avenue.
Washington reports say a joint army navy committee will set production yardsticks for war industry, aiming to cut waste and shift manpower to urgent material needs. Byrne, War Mobilization director, announced a plan to avoid civilian supply increases and use savings from cost plan contracts to boost efficiency.
The National Manumé union Bays it will appeal to President Roosevelt the 1-A draft classification of its leader Joseph Curran. The union claims 50,000 members and says Curran’s focal selective status will be appealed with new evidence to justify a change. Curran has returned from a four week merchant voyage and was classified 2-B essential to the war effort as a civilian.
Eleanor Roosevelt chronicles Red Cross work in the South Pacific, visiting a canteen, convalescent camps, hospitals, salvage depots, and Admiral Halsey's quarters. She notes mosquito control efforts, mail for sailors, and a cemetery with white crosses. She reflects on sacrifice of soldiers and home front hearts.
The Wagon group from the Little Church Around the Corner at 508 Willita Street conducts street services in Hondo tonight. About 20 young people perform music and singing with short preaching messages to those gathered. Brother Bill Guild, pastor, is in charge.
A. M. McDonald, minister at Palm Heights Church of Christ, Jennings and Desotosutts, will center Sunday services on "God's Promises to His People" drawn from Isaiah 54 and 55. The sermon, titled Gods Promises to His People, follows the announced topic.
Khaki Facts lists Capt Joseph P Chapman now past intelligence officer Independence Kansas. Second Lt Dorothy M Dickson army nurse corps reported for duty at San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. Lt Clarence H R Weaver appointed assistant production line maintenance officer. Pvt Robert A Galvan promoted to corporal. Lt Phillips P Hemphill promoted to lieutenant colonel somewhere in England. Lt Howard Wallace Spencer assigned to active duty with a morice combat unit after officer training at Quantico. Edward Lee Smith training for aviation cadet at Welford College Spartanburg. Pie Margaret L Farrell sister for CpL Edward A Farrell promoted to corporal at Elginfield Florida. Lt Mary Lou Randall transferred to South Plains army flying school at Lubbock. Lt Charles R Tinkers weather officer at Lubbock army air field. James W Finch navigational cadet at San Marcos Navigation School. Capt Robert Miller receiving diplomas at Infantry School Fort Benning from Col Robert S Miller. Colonel Miller director of training at Infantry School with long service.
The Transl company unveiled new bus lineups effective Sunday with all routes rerouted from the 11:30 p.m. lineup. Lines will form at Houston and St Mary's and other corners including Navarro and College in multiple neighborhoods such as Denver Heights, Concepcion and Fort Bam, with buses running north, south or east as designated.
Washington is abuzz as Ambassador William Standley returns and prepares to meet Secretary Hull on postwar Russia. Senators hint at delaying peace terms until Russia and Britain clarify aims, with Harriman named as possible Moscow envoy. Congress is in recess. House meets Monday, Senate on Tuesday.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a home planning plan or ad section with words like Washington tells, future home, plan now, and want ads. Details are unreadable and no clear event, people, or organizations are established.
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