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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1940

Page

12

Senate Stenographer Plot in Capitol Drama

Gale Holoway seeks a stenographer job in a state legislature plot led by Edward Gris Wold and Senator Jeffrey Murray. The scene unfolds in the capitol reception room as deals, salaries, and political manipulation surface amid talks of a monopoly bill, campaign funds, and backroom hiring. Gale auditions, earns a tentative offer, then departs to a lonely wait, contemplating time and pay.

Gris Bolowsy Edward Griswold Rome Town Jufrey Murray Gale Capitol Jeff Jett Generly Colburn Calburn Smiley Murray Tommy Jim Troy Murrey Bol Row Wim Tye Burham Jese Kald Wirrey Gover*nor's el Prado Edward Gris- Wold Hank

Corn Themed Table Talks by Mildred Kitchen Feature

A corn focused column explores the versatility of corn as a staple crop native to America. It details recipes such as chops with dressing corn muffins and a beef casserole, including precise ingredient lists and baking instructions.

America

Club Calendar Entry for S A Club Meeting

Tuesday evening Kappa Sigma Icke sorority gathering at 7 30 at the home of Mins Pegpy Shannon 1138 South St Marys street Mam Cou Beary Ernest ASNT Roop We I Security Renetikhal 182 Fast OYerkett jehert.

Kappa Sigma Icke Sorority Mins Pegpy Shannon South St. Mary's Mam Cou Beary Ernest ASNT Roop We. I Security Renetikhal Fast Oyerkett Jehert

Prunella Woo Dress Would Suit Summer Wardrobe

A humorous fashion note on Prunella Woo outfits suggesting velvet over swimsuits for summer. The piece mentions the appeal of versatile dresses like the Reptem Stretched style, prices aimed at the majority, and accessories such as rhinestone girdles stockings and shoes. It reflects a schoolgirl era tone about fashion choices and growing into new styles.

Reptem

Dear Miss Pairfax Teaches Distant Love Dilemmas

Advice column responds to a teen lover torn by long distance romance and broken promises of letters. The writer’s mother urges forgetting him, while the teen confesses deep love and restlessness, with a separate anecdote about a non English writing suitor overseas. The columnist counsels patience, self‑respect, and social activity to ease the dilemma.

Miss Pairfax

Good Manners and the Gift of Host Hospitality

A reflective column on reciprocating hospitality during visits. It urges guests to consider inviting their hosts or hostesses for meals or local outings, suggesting country inns and city tea rooms as appealing options, and notes arranging payment and plans to ease the occasion.

Mre Cornelius Beeckman Ike Klog Meas, Sys, Inc

Luncheon Honors Mrs Blunt with Mixes Guests

The event features Beryl Buckley and Edith Cochran entertaining at a luncheon Thursday at the Country Club to compliment Mrs Paul Blunt. Guests include Harmer Anne Nibb and Miss Fane, a bride-to-be, gathering a social afternoon.

Beryl Buckley Edith Cochran Paul Blunt Harmer Anne Nibb Sid

Kitchen Shower for Miss Richey Slated

Miss Edith Cochran will entertain with a kitchen shower at 10 30 a m Monday August 36. The event compliments Miss Jeanne Richey who recently announced her engagement to Claylen Amacker.

Richey Edith Cochran Jeanne Richey Claylen Amacker

Beauty Hints Encourage Playful Health and Posture

The piece argues women should not be serious to the point of dullness, urging play with babies and pets, outdoor activity, and laughter to keep facial muscles healthy. It stresses good posture, deep breathing, and a daily routine of warm baths, cold showers, and brisk rubs to start the day with energy and color.

Yasmin Agrest Sid

Karsten Flagstad Stars at Metropolitan Opera in Sunken Garden

Tuesday evening features Karsten Flagstad in a Metropolitan Opera presentation at 8 15 p m in the Sunken Garden theater. The social calendar notes several nuptial events and gatherings including Naomi Childers and Dr Willan Stevenson Rhode wedding plans and a cocktail party in honor of Frances Helland and Robert Graham Watts with other prewedding events listed around the Kirsten Flagstad concert.

Karsten Flagstad Metropolitan Opera Ator Sunken Garden Theater Naom Childers Willan Stevenson Rhode Travis Park Methodist Church Paul Blunt Frances Helland Robert Graham Watts Delilrah Roth Naomi Slimp

Marthe Calhour Hosts Holiday Concert in Highlands

Marthe G Calhour hosts a HighlandsNorth Carolina gathering at dawn with Kirsten Plagstad and Mrs Carl Venth presenting Norwegian yule bread for a Metropolitan Opera star. Mrs Venth and her household craft art and discuss life with Mrs J R Bapty. Kappa Sigma Delta sorority hosts at 1 30 p m Tuesday at Mrs Charles Collins home. A feature on local holiday plans and quirky household pets is included.

Kirsten Plagstad Carl Venth Venth Wook Metropolitan Opera Madame Flageted Cardsman Kappa Sigma Delta Sorority Charles Collins Mulberry

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