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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1941
Page
12
In a tense night scene Hutch and companions prepare a river escape from a chateau prison. Pierre joins a covert exit via the Odette river mouth and a downstream pipe, with guards patrolling and careful timing as the group readies to flee toward Concarneau.
An intense battle scene unfolds as Hutch overpowers a German guard in a tense hand to hand struggle at an open door. The German is killed in self defense as Hutch fights for liberty, collapsing the foe and risking exposure of the escape. Wendy is referenced as a guiding presence throughout the escape.
Mrs Murray Crossette will host a luncheon at La Ponda at 1 p m Thursday honoring Miss Mule McKellar, the bride-to-be. Attending directors Russel W. Fichlner and Mrs Gurl Goeth.
Mrs Charles and McMordle will host a Jefferson breakfast on April 12 honoring graduates Missea Wirgints, Betty Low Datberg. A fragmented wartime scene describes a character stripping a German and disposing of a body, showing tense escape and survival themes.
Table Talks by Mildred Kitchen presents a recipe for Daffodil Chiffon Pie using gelatine bananas lemon juice and orange rind. It describes a baked crust with egg yolks whites sugar and a cooled banana lemon mix folded into stiff whites to set. Also included is a Rhode Island date muffin recipe with flour corn meal phosphate powder salt sugar and pasteurized sliced fruit.
A reader asks about marriage prospects after a wife’s death and finances. The adviser weighs whether to marry a kindly caregiver for his six children, noting salary limits, job options, and family needs, then shifts to a collage of recipe clippings and a school club social note.
Helpful handguide on planning a large hotel bridal shower with forty guests. Covers tipping waitstaff including head waiter, table setup for gifts, coat check, timing of opening gifts, private dining room use, and coordinating gifts with the honoree. Advises on inviting status and keeping the event tasteful and organized.
The article offers weight loss guidance focusing on reducing fat intake while training the appetite to accept fat-free foods. It recommends avoiding cereals and desserts, favoring fruits and vegetables, and emphasizes tea and coffee with minimal sugar. It notes that slow, steady exercise aids fat loss and improves circulation, aiming for about five pounds per month.
The social ledger lists numerous events honoring Miss Aitielé Ragsdale ahead of her May wedding to Lituk Guy Brie Gray. Teas, luncheons, cocktails, and showers occur April 9 through April 23 at hotels and private homes, with hosting names including Miss Rachel Brauer and Mrs. Jack Denike, among others.
Mrs Frank Mann to be luncheon guest at Bright Shawl Wednesday as Joan Marriott entertains. Mrs Mann to see her sons and honor Mrs G Van Heuiten who with Major Van Howden will leave April for Camp Wolters. Several parties planned for Mrs Van Heuten and the Robinsons hosted a shower for Miss Katherine Bentzen with 20 guests attending.
Mr and Mrs Darwin Benedum arrived in San Antonio from their wedding trip Mrs Benedum formerly Eugenia Bailey Leonard daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bailey of Fort Worth The couple have traveled in Washington New York Maine and New Orleans and plan to make their home at West Alabama
A. Visitor Krug to weave Thuts Jay for New Orleans and New York after weeks visiting General and Mrs. Buyens. Numerous parties honor Mrs. Krug with luncheons at La Ponda. Mesdames Cresson Wolf Mclean Pay Lone Hendricks entertain with farm parties. Mrs. Krug spends winter in California and Egypt travel hints appear.
Tuesday evening schedules include Sanwor group of Girls Friendly Society, Bethany Church league at Mrs. Ludwig’s home, and Phi Mu Alumnae at Mrs. Warner Gillis’s address. Wednesday covers PTA events, guilds, Parent Education, and local society meetings across multiple church and school locations in San Antonio.
Mrs J C Addington plans a luncheon with Mesdames Humphrey Hi Slavens Shaffer Crow ley Robeteen Kirsner Wilheith Rohenvith and B Vo Kray as guests for the Bright Shawweed event on May 28. Miss Calhoun Lorene dersig Betty Lou Dahlberg to perform bars dance for the group. California resident Mrs Caashis Cayley visits San Antonio after a trip from New Orleans and Vralty spending several days in Saint Augustine.
A cluster of social events honor Miss Kron with engagements and showers planned across late April. Hosts include Capt. Ed ward Green Winston, Mrs. A. Hy Kerwoth, Mrs. RW. Zwicker and others hosting breakfasts, coffee mornings and a Thursday shower to celebrate Miss Kron and her upcoming marriage.
Additions for Miss Virginity Richmond mark bridal festivities with many showers. Mrs J P Srey and Mrs SB Colemagy host parties while Miss Barbara Partridge and Miss Uwen entertain. A wedding rehearsal for Miss Richmond and Jet B Wagoner Jr. follows the shower events.
Elizabeth Glilogt daughter of Mr and Mrs W Glilogt to wed Lawrence Thomas Lee son of Mrs L A Lee in a 3 30 pm April 10 ceremony at First Baptist chapel Rev Wood Patrick officiating Miss Doris Burrows to be matron of honor Gilbert graduate of Westmoorland College and St Marys University. Lee a San Marcos graduate with further studies at St Marys and College of Mines El Paso. After a wedding trip to Manter they will reside at home.
Music lovers plan trips to Dallas forWie Metropolitan grand opera on April 24, 25 and 26 with performances of Il Trovatore and The Marriage of Figaro. San Antonio displays Fiesta listings and patriotic decor as residents prepare for seasonal events. A canal zone move and a garden pilgrimage traffic incident are noted along with a parade of local social happenings and a cooking event featuring Amatsamallow roast.
Mt and Mrs William Heusinger retired Sunday after a two week visit in Mexico City They toured Monterrey and stayed as guests of the Belgian legation in Mexico They attended a large social event with Mrs Lily Geertt Kelly also noted in transit with Mr and Mrs D W Goodrich and Lilly Geertt Kelly’s brother Carl Gaeth Brownwood involved in weekend activities.
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