Social Season Opens Amid Turbulent Change
The San Antonio Light notes a paused social season with wavering participation, clubs continuing meetings, and new groups forming while traditional debutante aims clash with modern activism.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1917
Page
29
Fort Sam social circles welcome military families
Mrs Joseph P ONeil wife of Brigadier General ONeil commander of the One Hundred and Seventy Ninth Infantry Brigade joins Fort Sam Houston social circles. Mrs Walter Moore aide de camp to Gen Henry T Allen was once Miss Matte Mae Lowe daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Lowe. Miss Elizabeth Kokernot, daughter of Merbert and Medora Kokernot, became Mrs Jot Gunter Hardie last Wednesday. Hester Schreiner daughter of Aime Charles Schreiner of Kerrville, a debutante, served as bridesmaid at the Hardie Kokernot wedding along with Virginia Martindale daughter of J Brute Martindale as ribbon bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P
Walter Moore
Captain Moore
Henry T. Allen
Matte Mae ‘Lowe
W. A. Lowe
Hester Schreiner
Aime Charles Schreiner
Kerrville
Virginia ‘Martindale
J. Brute Martindale
Frantic prep and rigid etiquette in old wedding customs
The piece describes how brides and grooms faced strict expectations for weddings with rigid timing, dress codes, and social roles. Men at home performed honors while brides endured elaborate attire and months of meticulous planning, all aimed at maintaining a traditional patriotic display.
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