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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1939

Page

2

Hat Shop Heartbreak and a Midnight Confrontation

Judith and De Franc argue for hours over hats and love then, in a late night clash with Tex, Judith confronts threats to her fiancé and security. A dramatic exit ends with Judith losing her engagement ring as a mysterious caller arrives and the scene spirals into danger and deception.

Judith de Franc Arene Ted de Frose Michael Ceil Ain Darting Tex Dowb Hex West Dudley Grene Ali Khe

Open the Door and a Shocking Room Scene Unfolds

A fragmented excerpt portrays a tense domestic moment. Michael dominates the room as Chen pleads for calm while a woman with a torn sleeve and blood on her hand clings to a wounded arm. The scene hints at violence and fear as others move toward the doorway.

Rex Walt Chen Dudith Michael Dudith Tex

Wardrobe Tips by Frunella Wood On Dress Collars

By Frunella Wood a fashion note describes near collars and neckwear options. It suggests white Pique tops with starched edges and lingers in detailing like drawn work, cuff accents, and lingerie touches to suit different necklines and style goals.

Jérémy

Fractured confrontation ends with forced exit and accusations

In a tense scene Dudley confronts Tex over a missing job and alleged infidelity. Judith intervenes as accusations fly about the wife and past actions. Tex denies wrongdoing while Dudley taunts him, claiming the front-page scandal taints Tex’s prospects and mocks his new job.

Pitt Dudley Hix Tex Tam Dudley Judith

Beauty Hints and Facial Tricks in the Public Eye

Readers are offered a humorous critique of beauty routines and facial expressions. The piece notes how people distort features unintentionally, observes reactions like jitters, and comments on the impracticality of mimicking exaggerated poses. It reflects on self-perception versus how others see us.

Evan Itosi Tan

House Party Honors Newlyweds Amid Odd Beauty Trends

An eccentric house party at Camp Sprig features guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Walsh and Frank R. Newton Jr. discussing facial expressions and skin tension as a humorous wellness motif. The event wades through spoofed methods to combat wrinkles with tongue in cheek commentary and social banter.

Ralph Walsh Sprig Frank R. Newton Jr Areaan Jimmie Dick Nery Ansley Blewark Ness Johnson Afr John A. Triad Robert Garna- Retracqui He Tran-Shan Mary Keatar Mixx Gull Margaret Walker Dede Moore Leah, Hart

Ranger at b p.m. every Monday and Friday

Listen to Uke Lone 4 Wedthedar ant on KTBA. The program airs at 4 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, offering music and commentary. The listing places the show on Btalfon KTBA.

Uke Lone Wedthedar Ranger Btalfon Ktba

Auxiliary Meeting Notes from Labor Temple Gathering

A regular monthly meeting of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers auxiliary, held at Mrs. S. Moler Kon’s home, then next at the Labor Temple on September 7. Mrs. TROA Selmist and Mrs. Aas Sehirddt attended. Fran Striker reported on the day’s arrangements.

Tandins Talernsdiann Brotherhood of Leetrica Uefen Moler

Brides Elect Honored As Last Minute Parties Proliferate

A flurry of informal teas and showers marks the run up to weddings in San Antonio. Miss Ethel LeGitte and Miss Zeta Low Davies are feted by friends including Mrs Gonner and Mrs Dellinger at Fort Sam Houston and La Fonda with decorative tables, gifts, and cake. Louise Le Frank and George H. Henry announce August 12 nuptials at Travis Park Methodist, with attendants and a brief ceremony, followed by a trip to Monterrey and Mexico City and a home awaiting them in the city.

Lohenfein Emni PF. Gonner Betty Bishop Ethel LeGitte Col H. A. Bishop Fort Sau Nrbrite Ashley Spencer LeGette Wether Pail H. Dellinger Dellinger la Fonda Zeta Low Davies Miss Davies Jo Guider C. PO le Frank Louise George H. Henry Ernestine Henry Travis Park Methodist Church van O. Donaldson Ms. L. A. Armor Tilde Lucian Armor Monterrey Mexico City

Group Returns From Visit in California

Mesdames Car Yost Harty Rapp Rufus Carrington and Miss Harrit Rapp return from a three week trip to California visiting Pasadena and San Diego. They toured Garlshad Caverns and noted rituals at Tadoussac Cannon where they stayed at Hotel Tadoussac. Mrs E Mueller and Mrs S L Miller of San Antonio are visitors. Mr and Mrs Waller Wood moved to Evansville. Mrs Wood is former Ann Kelton, daughter of Horace Kelton. Miss Ruth Starkey, daughter of Captain and Mrs S F Starkey of Randolph Field, is weekend guest of Trembly.

California Yost Harty Rapp Rufus Carrington Miss Harrit Rapp Micy Pasadena San Diego Garlshad Caverns E. Mueller 5. L. Miller San Antonio Tadouussac Cannon Hotel Tadoussac Waller Wood Rvansville Airs Wood Ann Kelton Horace Kelton Ruth Starkey 8. F. Starkey Randolph Field

Major and Mrs Reid Host Informal Dinner Party

Major Mrs Reid entertain with an informal dinner party at Randalmh Field quarters to honor Mrs Bathhurst who leaves Gon for Hawaii. Guests include Reulah Walon and son Thanuel and Mr and Mrs Edward Urban who visited Paradise Ridge Camp and watched an Indian program with musicians. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Jabit Thumindt and Mr and Mrs H A Pries s for a few days at Brady Texas with informal social events and picnics.

Walter Reid Randalmh Field Robert Bathhurst Teave Gon Sliblanty Hawaii Reulah Walon Thanuel Edward Urban Visi Wallois Kaye Paradise Ridge Camp Medlalye Jabit Thumindt H. A. Priess Ab Brady Texas

York-Harper Wedding Party Hosts Supper Near Boerne

Mrs Charles Marner and Mrs Norton Hargis will entertain the York Harper wedding party with a oyster supper Saturday evening at the Biedenharn country place near Boerne.

York-Harper Charles Marner Norton Hargis Biedenharn Boerne

Mountain Holiday Reflections and Town Tour Report

Mrs A H Werden and family describe a trip highlighting dramatic mountain scenery jade-green rivers and crystal waters fit for wading though frigid. The piece notes Mrs Demian and family in Delavan and mentions local towns including Ban Antonio with comments on architecture and unusual building details.

Cottum Worden A. H. Werden Canada Sheamparihie

Frederick Klein Engagement Is Announced

Miss Treddie Klein’s engagement to Lieutenant William Henry Frederick W Kelly Geld, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Everett Iglein, was announced at a party hosted by the Igleins. Frederick is a West Point graduate. Attending as hosts and guests were several family members and friends from the Greater Boston area.

Treddie Klein Wiliam Henry Frederick W Kelly Geld Myra Willan Hetty Precerick Minn Deapolis Minn Er Pai Nts Clarence Everett Iglein Frederick West, Point Lian Stanstury Hinderclest Marjoria Sox Sien Ang John, Langley Willan

San Antonio Man Returns From Germany Visit

Carl Bickers returned to his San Antonio home Friday night after a four month stay in Germany where he studied at a university in Munich. During his holiday he toured Italy and Switzerland.

Germany Carl Bickers Iisa San Antonio Ue University Mimcik Uring Haliday S Pices Taly

Reagan Houstons Visit in Jasper Park Canada

Reagan Houston and family visited Jasper Park in Canada last week. They attended a Saturday evening event at Oak Grove hosted by Alpha Gamma Theta and the Dixie Belle club, with Pat Davies in charge of arrangements for the annual house party on August 26-27 in Bandera.

Reagan Houstons Canadian Park Reagin Houston Jasper Park Canada Wid Richard Nepgley Potta Canna The Alpha Chatgam Ceatenniy Oak Grove Eee Paty Pat Gamma Theta Dixie Belle Dude Reach Bandera Pat Davies

Club Calendar For L A Saturday Evening Dance Night

Saturday calendar notes a medieval themed dance event at a Los Angeles club. Details are garbled but indicate music and dancing with possible biking or prints as part of the program. Authorities or sponsors are not clearly identified.

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