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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1939

Page

5

Flying Blind by Vera Brown

Judith Dudith leaves her cheating husband Tex with a new life in Manhattan. She finds work, a room, and a renewed routine while awaiting his return, then confronts truth when Tex reappears and asks for a divorce and a chance at happiness.

Flying Blind Vera Brown Judith Herdig Bonia Husband Tex Mitcheel Dudley Wilks Tex Aline Ames Tex Alines Jong Array Huw Min Lannington Yine Sonny Gal Times Square Lonte Tes California Ug;e Winter Bowie Sunia Flying Beauty Winged Times Junin Mohody

Judith in the Chop House Reflects on Tex and Fate

Judith recalls Tex's smile and a lost past while seeking solace in a Forty-elphin chop house. News from Europe, fear of tragedy, and a newspaper purchase frame a night of introspection and longing for a brighter future. She shares a moment with Hugh Lanning as the paper hints at Tex's danger.

Tex Tim Judith Hugh Lanning Europe

Manners By Mrs Cornelius Beeckmian

A plea for radio courtesy urges neighbors to keep volume moderate to avoid disturbance. The author, identified as Mrs Cornelius Beeckmian, emphasizes consideration, privacy, and shared respect in living spaces. The piece argues for a radio conscience as a social courtesy.

Cornelius Beeckmian Poinblle Chen Nate Jé&t Father Foltow

Advice to Lovelorn Readers on Love and Decisions

A column offers guidance to a reader named Betsy who is jealous and uncertain about a fading relationship. Respondents urge honesty, patience, and tact, suggesting flirtation with sincere gestures, avoiding drastic actions, and noting the need to balance affections while considering future marriage. Also advised a young Patrick about delaying marriage, pursuing independence, and keeping both girls as friends while exploring life further.

Fragmented didactic puzzle from a warped OCR source

The readable text mixes a queen of ancient myths, chemical elements, a medieval chess setup, and scattered phrases about stars and mosaics. It reads like a collage with dates 1247-1928 and names or titles that are garbled.

Alcenig Alysaitilaay Tradtion Miles

Informal Parties for Miss West of Marfa

Miss West of Marfa hosts informal gatherings as friends and family attend in Texas. The festive event centers on local residents and customary welcome from family members, reflecting community youth traditions.

West of Marfa

Birthday homage to Mrs Bennett by family crowd

A covered dish birthday party for Mrs W R Bennett was hosted Wednesday by her children at 1430 West Woodlawn. Four generations attended with 23 grandchildren and five great grandchildren among relatives. Also noted: James Harper left for Camp Bulle for army reserve maneuvers. Mr and Mrs S Sugarman guests at the Commodore Hotel in New York City.

R. Bennett West Woodlawn Adenic Whi Bennett Roy Bennett Claude Bennett H.C. Miller G. A. Sumers Andrew Bays Lexington J. E. Bennnett Mrs. S. Sugarman Commodore New York City

Beauty Hints on Weaning and Body Shaping

A vintage guide advocates massaging the breasts with cocoa butter and cold applications after weaning to restore shape. It advises gentle exercises, hip and torso stretches, and even rolling pins to reduce fat and firm muscles. The tone mocks fashion norms, urging active, playful movement to slim and reshape the body.

Wedding bells and local gossip come alive in town

In a flurry of social notes, Joseph York dubbed Ski by nickname, Mary Elizabeth Tarpar plans a August 23 church nuptial, bridesmaids led by Sky Phillips prep yellow frocks and pearls for Lieut. Robert Batterson’s bride. Ada Adams and family host lakeside scenes at Prank Lake Colorado with sails and fires as townsfolk tout charity and summer pageantry.

Martha Calioun Joseph York Ales Mary Elizabeth Tarpar Ski Adams Adams Falls Prank Lake Colo Clara Mame Adams Clara Mame

San Antonio Opera Board Meeting Time and Place

The board of directors of the San Antonio Civic Opera company will hold a meeting Tuesday at 1:90 p.m. in the West wing of the Municipal Auditorium. A Grant Army of the Republic meeting is set at Mrs Eulailianagan’s home around 3:30 p.m.

San Antonio Civic Opera Company Grant Army of the Republic Eula

Miss Bell and Baylor Sail for New York from Galveston

Miss Virginia Bell of Cotulla and her cousin Miss Jessie E. Baylor of San Antonio will sail from Galveston on Wednesday aboard the Algonquin to New York via Miami. After visiting the fair they will return through Washington Buffalo Detroit Chicago and St. Louis, gone three weeks. Miss Bell is the daughter of Mes Bell on whose ranch Paramount shot the Texan story near Cotulla last year.

Bell Baylor New York Virginia Bell Cotulla Jessie E. Baylor San Antonio Gallvestorn Miami Washington Buffalo Detroit Chicago St. Louis Mise Hell Mes Iin Bell Otulla Paramount

Balcom Dyer Rites Solemnized At Home

The wedding of Marian Savannah Dyer daughter of Mr Mary P Dyer and the late William R Dyer and George Sheldon Balcom son of Mrs and Mrs George Balcom of Corpus Christi took place at 2 PM August 13 in the bride’s mother's home The Riverside Park Baptist church officiated Only immediate family and a few friends attended Following the ceremony light refreshments were served The couple left for Galveston and points in South Texas and on returning will be at 229 Rockwood Court Miss Margaret Hawley returned from Cotulla where she was a guest of Miss Isabel Bal lara

Marian Savannah Dyer Mary FP. Dyer Wiliam R. Dyer George Sheldon Balcom Dor George Bel‘com Corpus Christi D. JH Riverside Park Baptist Irene Mizcell Mel Vera McFee Galventon Bast Texas Rockwood Court

Miss Schreiner Hosts Lunch for Miss Wells at Hotel

Josephine Schreiner entertained a small group at the S J Anthony hotel Monday to honor Miss Laura Wells who is spending the summer with her grandmother Mrs Agatha Wells. A few pink rosebuds decorated the table and the host left for Kerryville after the luncheon.

Miss Schreiner Miss Wells Josephine Schreiner Tounch S J. Anthony Laura Wells Agatha. Wells Josephine Kerryille Cto

Alpha Chi Omegas to Entertain at Luncheon

Alpha Chi Omega sorority will entertain with a luncheon at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the country club to honor a group of girls entering the University of Trexay this fall. Active members from Austin will attend.

Alpha Chi Omegas University of Trexay Alpha Chi Omega Coui Nctive Austin

Mrs Bell and Daughter Visit in Town

William F. Bell and his daughter Miss Marjory Joan of Asheville Minnesota are in town visiting Mr and Mrs Bell. They are staying several weeks while in the area to visit their minister Mrs John M Dick.

Mes William F. Bell Wiliam F. Bell Daughster Marjory Joan Asheville MN. C

Classic Chicken Salad Variations And The Uses Of Fowl

The article outlines economical uses of chicken for salads and soups, detailing stewing, boiling, and serving methods. It lists several salad variations including Colonial Bouquet, Hawaiian, and Walnut versions, with ingredients and simple preparation steps. It emphasizes waste minimization and flavor from simple dressings and proper handling.

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