Thursday's Child Chapter World of Love and Flight
Benny Krkaid and Sonny cling to a fragile happiness by the river as Kirk musters resolve yet faces family pressure. Sonny confesses love for Kirk, and both scheme to wait, marry in a few years, and endure long separations while confronting past loves and painful memories. Sonny later awakens to cover a tired sister and plan a quiet future with quiet hope amid a storm of doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krkaid
Benny
Sonny
Kirk
David Pasing
Denis
Kirk Amaiaug
Anyel
Gores
Alex
Lanny
Carol
Sonney
Daryl
Fragmentary Telephone Exchange Narrates a Scene
A fragmented dialogue describes a phone call about a woman named Cara and another character named Sunny. The text hints at concern over someone drinking and a return to a place called Mavibany, with unclear actions unfolding.
Anacin Headache Relief Ad Promises Fast Results
A fragmented advertisement touts Anacin as fast relief for headaches neuralgia and related pains. It claims a physician like formula with multiple proven ingredients and mentions four genuine Anacin tablets per dose while urging readers to visit stores.
Advice to Lovelorn From Beatrice Fairfax
A reader seeks marriage guidance choosing among three suitors and balancing love, money, and habits. Fairfax counsels patience and self‑knowledge, urging the writer to wait for genuine affection, while warning against marrying for security or under pressure. A second letter asks how to win back a wife, suggesting calm talk and face‑to‑face explanation to resolve pride, unemployment worries, and custody concerns.
Harman Family Joins Colonel at Randolph Field Station
Mrs Harman and daughter Helen arrived from Maxtvel filed Alabama to join Colonel Harman at their new station at Randolph field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman
Jain
S. A
C. W. Harman
Helen
Maxtvel Filed
Alabama
Colonel Harman
Randolph Field
Proper Attendant, Invitations, and Wedding Etiquette
The guidance confirms a 14 year old may be a wedding attendant with a blue dress and white gown. Do not print the home address on the invitation. use a separate enclosed card or announcement. Send separate invites to each adult family member when possible. Inside envelopes hold only the recipient name and address. Thank you notes are proper after showers and weddings. Do not give cash. instead give individual gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iece
Nieve
Howeville
New York
John Smith
Joh Smith
Mary Smith
Misses Smith
Walter Smith
Mes
Datm Smith
Ty Kane
San Antonians Chase Cooler Climes For Summer Travel
West coast allure draws San Antonians to cooler weather as families plan urgent bag packing before schools open. Mrs. Walter Nolte buys a Honolulu frame, Olivia stays there, and Nellie McCaley motor to the West Coast with daughter to spend a brief California trip. Mrs. Howard Pardoe and daughter Louise depart for Honolulu, joining Lieut and Mrs. Dorr Newton. Louise will enter school in Honolulu, while Mrs. Pardue and Louise sail August 16 from Los Angeles aboard the Lurline with Mrs. Aldrey Ofsthun. Meanwhile Dorothy Steves heads to Honolulu and Ruth Stephens is visiting in San Antonio before her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Het Wealler
Walter Nolte
Honolulu
Olivia
Notte
Lurline
Nellie McCaley
Nolte
Califoria
Hawaii
Houplati
Dorr Newton
Newton
K. Pardue
Louise Wil
Schol
Pardue
Louise
Aldrey Ofsthun
Barksdale Field
Ofsthun
Randolph
Thay
Los Angeles
Dorothy Steves
Cathomi
Easled
High Seas
Ruth Stephens
Sen Antoulan
Ban Antonio
Tom Sharp
Susan
del Monte
Calif
J. 3. Steele
Wes Lh Uw
Laos
Miss Jane Walker Feted With Coffee
An afternoon gathering honored Miss Jane Walker with a coffee compliment at her home on Tuesday, hosted by Mrs. Thomas Ravin for bride-to-be Janu Walker. The dining room table featured a prawn and pate blue linen display with two early American hen figures as decor while Mrs. Frank Patton, Patricia Gums, and Virginia Fitzgerald assisted. Twenty-two guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ravin
Janu Walker
Thesday
Frank Patton
Patricia Gums
Virgina Fitzgerald
Luncheon and Shower Planned for Bride Elle Schmidt
A luncheon and shower were given for the bride Mrs Elle Schmidt and Plovener Bente with over Mrs. Robert A. Peddwich. A wide Mt last week featured a luncheon and shower at La Fon on Wednesday. Among the 12 guests was Mrs. Schmidt’s daughter-in-law from Toineain Nebraska during her visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elle Schumit
Plovener Bente
Robert A. Peddwich
la Fona
411
Sehmidt Af Toineain
Ela Schumat
Beauty Hints From Our Times on Health and Relaxation
The article discusses beauty routines and health tips, urging moderation and wise living. It mentions cosmetics like rouge and lipstick, skin care with baths and fragrances, and relaxation methods including alternating hot and cold showers, aiming to maintain a fresh, colorful complexion. It cautions against overuse of strong products and emphasizes balance.
S A Club Calendar Calendar for S A Club
Tuesday evening gaming party at 5 pm honoring Miss Ruth Olfara at 330 Parr Drive Alamo Council No 1798 S B A potluck supper 7 pm Wednesday Women’s Society meets 9:30 am at church. Beacon Hill church hosts Sunday school 9 20 am with Mrs Howard Metager and Mrs K McCauley. Various clubs meet at Ganitter Hotel Olive Magnolia Grove Woodmen circle Women’s Relief Corps 11 Gleaners class at First Baptist Astchurch 106 Hammond Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Olfara
Parr
Alamo Council No. 1798
S. B.A
Women's Society
Aily Women's Union of Bethany
Evan
Gelical
Beacon High
Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church
Howard Metager
K. McCauley
Optimissus Club
Ganiter Hotel
Qifteers' Club
Olive Magnolia Grove
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen ‘Nal
Women's Relief Corps
Elke Club
Olive Magilla Grove
Woollmell
Astchurch
Robert Kingston
Hammond Avenue
Mrs Carl Dapprich Hosts For Bride Elect
Mrs Carl Dapprich entertained for bride elect Mrs Gary Dapprich at her home with a tropical motif. Guests included Miss Betty Ja Redhurh Orla Wrigas Lydia Tiryat Pat Roche and Dean Champion among others. A morning shower was given in honor of the bride elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Dapprich
Tooghlay
Msg
Armstrong
Denrien
Soweya
Betty Ja Redhurh
Orla Wrigas
Lydia Tiryat
Pat Roche
Dean Champion
Table Talks Menu Plan For Efficient Dinners
A newspaper style note on planning multi day menus to save time and money. It includes a Summer Delight Fruit Cup recipe, Green Heart Salad with herb French dressing, Veal Scrolls with nut prune stuffing, baked squash and biscuits, and a Nut Prune Stuffing. The plan emphasizes advance prep and refrigeration to ease daily meals.
Ellisor-Slimp wedding invitations issued
Invitations Out 19 Ellisor-Slimp Wedding and related notices describe Naomi Ann Ellisor and Milton Webster Ellisor's upcoming marriage at First Baptist Church in San Antonio on August 27, 1940 at 7:30 PM. The notice notes Mr and Mrs Andrew Brown and Mrs William J Lytle with family timing and Hollywood trip updates for relatives in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Mets
Andrew Brownlow
Naomi Ann
Milton Webster Elisor
First Baptist
Jehureh
San Antonio
Torus
Social Calendar Highlights of San Antonio Weddings and Showers
Tuesday evening events list al fresco supper at a father’s home after the wedding of Miss Virginia Selmar and Robert William Smerick. Rehearsal supper for Miss Hetty Tucker and Tommy Barnes at Miss Tucker’s home. Wednesday wedding of Miss Betty Tucker and Tommy Barnes at the former’s home, plus luncheons and teas honoring several guests. Details include home venues, times, and hostesses for coffee and showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock Meadows
Bernice Lehman
Virginia Selmar
Robert William Smerick
Mia Inez Dillimann
Roy M. Bluelire
Clemsane
P.m
Henry McCormick
Hetty Tucker
Tommy Barnes
Alfred Beckman
Hrary Hart
Mary Catherine Amascrong
Ruth Shafer
Ellyn Adams
Knehgon
Naomi Skimpy
Many Parties Honor Miss Shafer Prelude to August Wedding
Numerous social gatherings mark the forthcoming wedding of Miss Shafer and Bert Mueller. Hosts include Mrs Henry Hark and Mr P Gidrie Wenger with breakfasts, luncheons, and a cocktail party. Virginia Worthington and Louise Powery entertainments also noted. The couple will wed at the Gitar on August 14, with guests such as Miss Annie Laura Bookmart and Miss Patric Greene in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie
Odok
Burtigels
Mise Pruih Shafer
Herbert Mueller
Gitar
Henry ‘Hark
Coffer
Imormag
Katherine Armstronp
Thane
Gidrie Wenger
Cncktall
Suter
Abphires Dane
Walter Shaver
Marna Folfer
Mary Marcelly Beekman
Annie Laura Bookmart
St. Anthnny
J. Anthony
Misa Patrisig Greene
Mary Booton
Arsenal
Maroon Beach Tan Prank Sparks Fashion Fire
A humorous tale from Calhoun recounts a beach party where three Gan Antonians and friends tried sun tanning with improvised methods. A woman’s accidental overdo left everyone burnt, with later fashion vanity and social chatter about nails and phrases. The piece closes noting a Kappa Kappa Theta rush party hosted by Mrs. J. G. Logan on the Nacogdoches road with buffet, games, and guests from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Kappa Theta
J. G. Logan
Nacogdoches Road
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Vera Brown
Mark
Tom
Lada
Amin
Orient
Europe
Sepis
Cara
Torin
Prolal AL
Kak
Bowen
Sunny
Ols
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Mavibany
Rebianid
Anacin
Beatrice Fairfax
Miss Fairfax
Ald Barhelor
Miss Fairfarm
Nome
Yelliar
HeTin
Fean Syau
MBS
Cornelius Beeckman
Hoo
San Antonians
Howard Pardoe
Jane Walker
Mather
jSonny
Saas
Bride
Beauty
van Ogee
S.A
Carl Dapprich
Miss Critz
Helen Catz
Dalis
Marjorie Mallory
Maj
Mis. L. C. Mallory
Misa Mallory
City
Morehfield
California
Ste Uened
Major
Mrs. Mallory
Ely Dey Bom
Major Mallory
Kelly Field Place
William J .Lytle
W. Ddr
Hollywood
Sant Antonia
Miss Shafer
Pilon
Martha
Calhoun
Jane Mints
Inc
Texas
Mary Frances Burkholder
Ella Jane Wurzbach
Monsieur Chambray
Bob
Kloke Lande
Rush
Daske
Daske's
Pelle
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