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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1941
Page
10
A training on graceful seating for girls emphasizes upright torsos, balanced heads, and resting hands. It warns against slouching, tangled legs, and nervous fidgeting, urging calm, composed poses and deliberate finger and hand placement to cultivate a refined, attractive bearing.
Monday evening host Lathner invites guests to a dinner party at 7 30 at the country club in honor of Miss Mery Booton bride-elect. Tuesday features a mixed event at the Anacedo room by Fountain and a separate compliment to Miss Barbara Moore. Mrs Pray Toulemeier hosts a ranch party at the Anscachs room for Miss Minty McMurry and bride-elect Mildred Caldwell, plus Edith Cochran being honored at a breakfast. Alfre Milburn hosts a luncheon for Miss Lovisa Cherry and Mrs W Pichtner’s sponsor is noted.
A Tuesday session of the Auxiliary of the San Antonio Bar Association met at the home of Mrs. A. E. Boysen, 27 Thelma Drive, with 10 a.m. Bible class led by Matrons of the First Baptists.
A reader editorial laments neglected soldiers wives and calls for meaningful support and affordable entertainment. It recalls WWI era ideas, contrasts past and present, and urges practical aid over token gestures while highlighting a letter from LAREDO about a local railway inspector's death.
A compact scene unfolds with Far rish and Ferrish clashing over pride and survival as aging callers weigh futures. Darnley, Gerry, and others debate status, wealth, and risk, ending with a door opening to unseen continuation. Copyright Clarence Budington Kelland.
Mrs Cornelia offers guidance on table talk avoiding hot topics like politics and Europe. Topics include gossip privacy of others and discussing medical matters, plus etiquette for weddings and courtesy reminders about greetings and family.
New York social column notes Brenda Frazier and husband Ship Kelly retreat from Newport and fashionable resorts to a log cabin in upstate New York, using it as a summer retreat. It also sketches Brenda’s famed lifestyle, marriage history, and notes Edna Hoyt’s romantic entanglements involving prominent families such as Vanderbilt and Whitney.
Catherine Tawse Craze daughter of Mr and Mrs George I Craze of 142 Marit Brive, marries Lieut Glenn B Schneider formerly of Des Moines and son of Mrs Ny M Schneider of Los Angeles. The ceremony was at Christ Episcopal church in San Antonio with immediate family present. The bride wore brown wool and a corsage of beans. She attended Thornan Maft erson High School and Our Lady of the Lake college, member of Kappa Sigma Phi. The groom studied at American Institute of Hospitality Des Moines and Phi Theta Pi, and is an instructor at Randolph Field. The couple left for a short wedding trip after the ceremony.
Miss Culwwell of McAllen married John W. Vass of Opelousas Louisiana in a ceremony at McAllen. The Rev Wailer Leamona of the Church of Christ led three ceremonies at the bride’s parents’ home. Dr T G Gardner of the Texas Bootlet Teaming water presided. A party and talk followed at First Methodist church extension building focusing on youth and the liquor problem.
A lengthy notices page lists activities of the Mothers club in Merianda and surrounding groups. It notes an event honoring Y W officials and Institute leaders, a meeting of the PTA at the school auditorium, parent education groups, officer introductions, and plans for year programs and music. It also mentions social gatherings, a Catholic mothers club card party, and a Texas State College for Women Ex-Bandent association reception in San Antonio with numerous local honorees.
Martha Pilon announces support for the Community Chest as Violet Cannon Coulter promotes victory. The George Trotters settle in a new home in Sylvan Hills, featuring a rambling English style interior. Winter theater listings in San Antonio include Arsenic and Old Lace and Life With Father among others, with a note on Miss Adeline B. Vissine’s upcoming event. Local clubs schedule meetings and luncheons, with women’s groups and junior circles coordinating gatherings and receptions for guests, including Jane Parker and several social functions at the Old Booth cafe.
Halloween party ideas offer eerie games and treasure hunts with ghosts and witches. Readers are invited to order a 40 page booklet titled Games for Googe Partlea containing many party activities, pranks, and team games for festive gatherings.
Albert Hartman and his wife Dro announce the birth of their son in a Boston hospital. The infant, born Saturday, is welcomed by the Hartman family and San Antonio relatives.
Mr and Mrs Guy Onde Jackson announce engagements of their daughters Jean Jackson to Eowyn Crawford Beett and Barta Mary Jackson to Carroll Wilburn. The double wedding will be held at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.
An interesting visitor to San Anc over the weekend was Col. Robert Candee of Langley Field. Col Candee, formerly stationed here, stopped at the Anthony hotel over the weekend and Monday for his new assignment at Hem ten field, where he will be joined by his wife and 11-year-old daughter.
Seguin resident Jeanne Ara and minister Dibrell of Seguin wed Dr J Thompson Baker of Wichita at the Alamo Methodist Church in San Antonio. Officiating was Rev Kat Magnusson of Dale. Only immediate family attended. After a motor trip to declare, the couple will reside in Nebraska where Baker will assume duties in the Nebraska City Press bytery.
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