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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1939
Page
3
Captain North investigates a deadly desert crime after a desert road chase leads to a ruined temple court. Natika Black lies murdered with a silk sheath and a strange amulet while hieroglyphics and a hidden killer loom over the desolate scene.
North and Melborne clash with a dangerous operative after a midnight clash at a cloister. A damaged corpse, garter clues, and a vanished car push the case toward a Beirut corridor. Inspector Clive is drawn into the struggle as North seeks the truth while evading a deadly foil.
An odd clipped piece urges color and wardrobe shifts, advising on tones like navy, black, and brown and suggesting jackets or pleated skirts. It hints at mood affects and avoiding dull outfits, mentioning women and costumes as it reframes style choices.
A fragmented feature on lemon meringue pie with home kitchen tips. It covers crust, filling, and meringue techniques, plus serving ideas and a dessert-focused social gathering. The text reads like a late 19th or early 20th century cooking column with imperfect OCR. It mentions hosting friends, tea service, and a recipe flow with steps and ingredients.
Saturday evening social calendar lists Miza Mary Lae Donovan hosting a gathering at her quivers in Wortham Houston to compliment Miss Mary Mayznrel Atel. Attendees include Lieub Charles Murray Hent and Mr ani Mya with Mrs THathag WL Aanka among guests.
A compact notice lists upcoming gatherings at venues including The Ban Aw Heal ATE jeapup and The Frradhkale Deninintrators Fin. It mentions appearances by local patrons and groups like The Srinly Garoenars, with events at Nie bit at Mire MW Wall and Craig place offering social and cultural activities.
A reader seeks guidance after a date with another man causes a rift with a young man she liked. The columnist counsels honesty about prior plans, explains that secrecy fuels misunderstanding, and urges direct tactful conversation to rebuild trust and win him back.
Advice on how to arrange first contact between two families after an engagement. The fiancé’s parents should initiate a social call to the bride’s mother within 24 hours of learning the news, then invite a visit or dinner to welcome the couple into the family.
A fragmented beauty column discusses hair growth, ends care, and the effects of heat on permanent waves. It mentions shine, lustre, and using products like brilliantine, while offering odd tips such as lifting hair with the hands to spread lubricant.
A flood of social events surrounds the Los Angeles wedding of Miss Warren and her fiancé. Attendees include Mrs Fermon Sinne of Atlanta and Mrs Stine of Stringhan. events set from April 8 at the Great Culain to an April 12 luncheon at the St Henry hotel and a post rehearsal party on April 4. The next meeting of the Wellsawn Parent-Teacher group is moved to April 14 due to a school holiday.
The article describes a busy Saturday of social engagements in San Antonio for brides to be and other guests. Betty Adams hosted a luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel for Miss Ruth Stephens, Miss Margaret Thornton, and Miss Bailie Crighton amid decorative Easter bunnies and painted place cards. Mrs. Clarence Culbertson hosted a tea for Miss Alice Schiraeders, who will marry into the Air Corps, with an airplane-themed centerpiece. Camp Arrowhead hosted a tea at Mrs. J. H. Bhayp’s home with numerous attendees. Mrs. William Hurst Winn honored three brides-to-be with a coffee at her home in Terrell Hills. Other events included a party for Laura Dreits, and earlier plans for Ruth Cosh school graduates were postponed due to a horse show.
Ike T. Pryor Jr. of this city hosted a midweek luncheon in the Bowlings room at the Hotel Biltmore, New York City, with guests Mrs. E. P. Mangum of San Antonio, Miss Jo Ann Montgomery of Fort Stockton, and Thomas Pryor of Princeton, New Jersey.
Mrs Wy PIlon earns honorable mention after a home trip to New Orleans horse races ends with a payback to a bookie. She discovers a $10 loan, returns the funds, and later finds an extra $310 by the next day. Her honesty astonishes friends as the scene unfolds.
A fragmentary account describes Woodmen Circle honors for Mrs. nine E Long of Oninna Neb at a convention. It notes a national representative, several hostesses, and plans for meetings, an election of officers, and social events including a book review and musical performances featuring Miss DeRosxette Thomas and Miss Marry Tingan.
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