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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
6
A reflective piece on psychology and behavior contrasts honesty with self deception. It notes that many intelligent people fail to apply honest judgment to outcomes and that fear can be misattributed to physical causes. A British Columbia teacher survey links behavior problems to moral attitudes and planning frustrations.
Allan Tucker and Marc Carter host a barbecue Saturday in Mr Tucker’s backyard for about 30 guests including friends bound for Oklahoma University this fall and a group entering the navy.
Trussell Rogers leaves Tuesday by plane for Chicago. He will be joined there by Chips Utley who will drive from Cleveland. They plan a brief stay in St Louis before returning home in early September.
Readers are invited to order Marian Martin patterns with a quick reference to the Water Will pattern T9404. The ad promotes sizes 11 through 13 and 334 yards fabric, plus a complete illustrated sew chart, and offers a summer-style pattern book with a free beach-bra design.
Plan extra years ahead for upholstery projects fall. Order ample cover fabric plus removable chair covers to slip over arms and backs. Create decorative rather than functional looks with curved edges and subtle variations. Use felt for arm and back covers to avoid binding or facing.
A fashion note on changing hair styles to alter appearance from youthful to mature. Describes transformations from long waves to sleek caps, bangs, and severe cuts. Advises selecting coifs that flatter facial features and age, warning against misjudging hairstyle age fit and urging personality-driven fashion choices.
Friday events include Miss Cynthia Mayle Bic wedding and St. Herbert Wilford Austin service at St. Mark’s with a reception at the Peraux room. Mr and Mrs Richard Friedrich host a cocktail party and supper at the St. Anthony hotel after Tanet Herweck and Richard Edward Pabst rehearsal. Brig Gen and Mrs Hugh Hoffman host an informal backyard supper honoring Mas and Mrs Dan Williams. Col and Mrs John Owens host a dinner at the BAMG Officers club for Lt Cal and Mrs Garry Robertson. Mr and Mrs George Cannon and Mr and Mrs Robert Smith Jr attend a rehearsal supper at the San Antonio Country Club honoring Miss Margaret Sibby and R B Lewis. Mrs C A Davies hosts a rehearsal dinner in the patio at the Manor Tearoom for Miss Myrtle Dozer and Charley H Piland. Saturday brings the wedding of Miss Mary Helen Burkhalter and Edwin Lee Mueller at St Ann’s Church followed by a reception in the Tapestry room at the St Anthony hotel. Wedding of Miss Margaret Sibley and R B Lewis at Christ Episcopal Church, then a reception at the bride’s home Mrs John G Gladt. Luncheon at Coulonial Ton Menger Hotel for Miss Joyce Anne Scherer, bride-elect Miss Lear Ashmore and Mrs J H Ashmore. A kitchen shower at Oak Hills Country Club for Miss Melha Powell, bride-elect, hosted by Mes James Harey J A Leper and Jacqueline Yent.
East Miss Dena Boraminio, along with her brother and sister Dr and Mrs J C Bonaminio, are spending two weeks visiting. Eric Ps names appear in the note as part of the guests.
Fragmented horoscope column for August 12 1900 mixed with birth date ranges Aries through Pisces. Mentions prudent money handling Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces and general warnings about finances temper and readiness, with scattered names and dates.
Mr and Mrs William Herpel depart for Thibodaux Louisiana to attend the wedding of their son Bill to Peggy Ann Mattingly. The San Antonians will be joined by Mr and Mrs Curts Vaughan and Mr and Mrs Curtis Vaughan Jr. Air Mr Vaughan Jr will be the best man. The group plans to return Monday evening.
A leaflet discusses child growth charts and the influence of racial strains and heredity on height and weight. It explains that averages vary by individual, encourages charting within personal channels, and suggests obtaining The First Year leaflet for height and weight guidance.
Bride elect to be RB eted in honor of Mrs Corinne Delavan was entertained with a Friday morning coffee at her home. Fiake and white blossoms adorned the dining room while mixed bouquets brightened other rooms. Helpers included Mesdames Stevens Studer Bateman Bowen and Spencer. The San Antonio Newcomers club plans a Friday dance at Chile Sevenoaks for members and guests.
Mr and Mrs Ted James and children Helen Louise and Edmund from Hamilton Bermuda vacation at the Princess hotel enjoying seaside comforts and leisure during their holiday visit.
Mrs. Jack Browder and her son Jack Jr. travel to Groesbeck to spend two weeks with her mother Mrs. Berlie Cova. The family plans a brief reunion in late spring.
Mrs. James McMihan of Alice Texas endorses Baker's Hair Tonic for dandruff itchy scalp and urges others to buy. The ad promotes Baker's Hair Tonic and Anthemist Shampoo with claims of strong results. Available at drug stores barber or beauty shops. The Baker's guarantee promises refunds if unsatisfied.
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