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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1940

Page

4

Senate Stenographer Hired Amid Political Intrigue

Gale Hotoway becomes Senator Jeffrey Murray’s secretary after overhearing secret talks about a monopoly. She endures coercive advances, a rescue at Nan Parkson’s home, and a tense return to work as Murray pressures her for information. The backdrop combines politics, power, and personal peril in a serialized tale.

Gale Hotoway Jeffrey Murray Gale Nan Murray Giles Marie Gibbins Heart

Senator Exhibits Private Apartment To Gale

A senator shows Gale a private apartment, treating it like a showroom. He notes he has a vast store of speeches and wants her to draft them while fresh in his mind, discussing how he dictates remarks and the desire to capture genuine thoughts. Gale reacts with cautious interest as the scene unfolds.

Gwen Elaine Marcy Anitoy Gale Jett Sno Bey Ant Omer Spain Sie Waporlam

Etiquette Dilemmas on Smoking Guests and Morning Weddings

Dear Mrs Beeckman addresses two social questions. First, whether to refuse or accept offered cigarettes at social gatherings and when a middle course is best for ease and politeness. Second, guidance on morning tuxedos for a September wedding, with alternatives like morning coats or white flannel suits depending on formality and weather.

Cornelius Belckman Beeckman Bend Bettey L' Erst Eversune Mrs. Beeckman Bom Pens Tym

Social Calendar for S A Social Scene

Social calendar notes a slipper party at a home on Aganior with attendees including Miss Francés Jmand and Reber Grady Watla. Event plans feature SAAN OVERIER MY and Mae Johny Lelymasi, detailing invitations and social duties for the gathering.

Saan Overier MY Mae Johny Lelymasi Aganior Francés Jmand He Finer Reber Grady Watla

Coat of Many Uses in Wardrobe Essay Fashion Notes

A fashion piece describes versatile wardrobe items with muted tones. The jacket features a soft medillin Bray Brown palette and greens while a tweed wool coat appears in matching wool blend. Accessories include a brown kid peach belt and a matching scarf, with a flexible belt and smart ensemble.

Peach Pie and Berry Pie Recipes From Table Talks

The article presents peach and berry pie recipes using fresh peaches from June to September, with step by step directions for peach pie including crust, filling with cornstarch and lemon juice, and a berry peach combo with blackberries. Also includes batter-based peach cake style notes and serving suggestions. It reads like a home economics notebook from a period table talks feature.

Miss Charlton Hosts Luncheon for Miss Helland Bride elect

Miss Charlton of Tel Rio hosted a Saturday luncheon at the St Anthony hotel for Miss Prances Helland the forthcoming bride on September 7. The event featured green linen and ink glass decor with pink and white Rubrum lilies as a centerpiece. Attendees included Mesdames Charles Haladay Isabel Revach John Lehman and Misses Lulu Kate Hill Mliss Vanaghian Lucille Helland Bonnie Mracer and the honoree. Charlton arrived in the city days prior and is guest of Mrs Agnew Dilworth. she will be a bridesmaid in the Webhs Helland nuptials and plans to return next weekend after the wedding.

St. Anthony Helen Seale Charlton Tel Rio Prances Helland Mestames Charles Haladay Isabil Revach John Lehman Lulu Kate Hill M'Liss Lucille Helland Bonnie iMracer Charlton A Mrm. Agirew Dilworth Webhs-Helland

British Soldiers Freed by Japs After Arrests in Mongkew

SHANGHAI Aug 24 The Seaforth Highlanders were arrested twice in Japanese occupied Mongkew on charges of assault and battery. They were released by the Japanese today after Major Hunt, Britain’s officer, expressed regret for their conduct. The Japanese press had predicted Britain would demand an apology. The men were accused of striking six Japanese and Chinese, and insulting two women before their arrest.

Shanghal Wo Seaforth Highlanders Mongkew Ry Hunt Iainon Buthariies

Bride Elect Luncheon Honors Nell Donnell at St Anthony Hotel

Nell Donnell hosted a Saturday noon luncheon on Cascade Terrace at the St Anthony Hotel to honor bride elect Bilas Margaret Fitegerald. Only bridal party members were present. guests included Miss Betty Cade Irene Hoffman Yvonne Noble Marguerite Gaines with Mesdames Robert Gossett J W Donnell and others.

Nell Donnell Cascade Terrace St. Anthony Hatel Bilas Margaret Fitegerald Usk Betty Cade Irene Hoffman Yvonne Noble Marguerite Gaines Robert Gossett J. W. Donnell Bush

Joyces Host Fourteen At Maryland Wedding

The Joyce family attended a Maryland wedding with seven Joyce relatives plus the bride. Ma tron of honor Mrs Kilmer Goritan and bridesmaid Miss Ann Joyce were present. Ushers included brothers Frank and Walter Joyce. Pet dogs Inky and Freckles will join the bride to Baltimore. The couple plan to attend University of Maryland in fall.

Joyce Kilmer Goritan Ann Joyce Minses Shoeney Gorman Glyn Foyce Frank Joyce Wah R Gremsman Walter Joyce Lawrence Joyce Phylis McTihetuiy Baltimore Jimmy University of Maryland

Pattern details for children’s glue pattern and fabrics

Limited Pallum B25 pattern notes indicate usage only in children’s glues 2 4 6 8 and 20 with sizes for short and long sleeve versions. Short sleeve uses 2.9 yards of 9 inch fabric while long sleeve requires 17.64 yards of 64 inch fabric. San Antonio Light mailing request included for the pattern and floral sample.

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Westward Sojourn Of San Antonians In 1920s Vacation Trend

San Antonio residents travel west for vacations with many visiting Coronado Beach California and Del Monte Cantiel by the Sea. Families like the Hammond, Minshall, Bennett, Gage and Frost clans tour the coast while others explore Santa Fe New Mexico and El Paso area. The group groups include Kaytons Bergstroms Spehders and Ttmar s visiting Ru los a N M with mountain trips to Mount Baldy Lookout and a stop at Navajo Lodge.

New Mexico Colorado California San Antonio Bay Zave Grey Hale Wen Rocky Mountains Coronades Beach Calif Rigsby Hammond Bert Minshall Sen Antonians del Monte Ab Cantiel-by-the-Sea Jom Bennett A. 5. Gage Joe Frost Arthur Seeligson Rupert Gres‘ham Nellie McCaleb William Lupe Waller Nolte San Antonio Nolte Hawai Quynn Sho San Francisco Mesdames Tape McCaleb Lewy Kaytons Walter Bergstroms Alec Spehders Elmer Tttmars Ruldosa N. M Kaytons Bergstrom Prom Billy the Kid Sveral Accapetada Alec Jo Spenger Navajo Lodge el Paso

Marjorie Miller Wedding in St Marks Episcopal Church

The marriage of Miss Marjorie Miller of Rosita Corilla Mexico to Lieutenant Donald R Bass son of Mr and Mrs Roy Hoss Williamsville N Y was planned for Saturday at 4 21 pm at St Marks Episcopal church Bass stationed at Baidolak Field Miller known in San Antonio and attended Incarnate Word High School and college The groom a United States Military Academy West Point graduate earned his wings at Melly Field last spring Lenore McAllister of Larchmont N Y was to be the bridesattendant and Treout Robert Rogers best man The couple planned to reside at Randolph Field

Mariorie Miller United States Military Academy West Point Acvancul School of Flying Melly Field Lenore McAllister Lareh N.Y Robert Rogers Bass Rancdelph

Club Calendar From L A For Saturday Evening Dance

LA club calendar lists Saturday night events at Timers Hall featuring New Orleans Telub a dance session led by Fair Officer and Tran Striker with schedule details and venue note.

New Orleans Dance St Timer Hall Tran Striker

British City Seeks Rochester Planes for Air Squadron

Rochester England sends a cable requesting aid to purchase Spitfire and Hurricane fighters for their city squadron. Mayor Blachey says action rests with the city council meeting September 3. Each aircraft costs about 26,000 dollars. The appeal asks for help to defend homes. Also a note on 1940s used car dealer ads.

Rochester N. Hi Cdty Oh Edge Joshua Blachey Jordaiayor England

Furnished apartments and rooms for rent scattered citywide

Rental listings show multiple furnished rooms and apartments with varied rents and locations including Adama Delmar Hackberry Lom bennth Martin Polen and nearby neighborhoods. Some entries specify 22.50 to 320 monthly rents with 1 to 4 rooms. additional notes mention weekly or monthly terms and contact hints.

Fernis Adama Delmar Mo. Harrington Claudia Colorado Burmer Lynwood Ai Latico Lom Bennth Martin Polen

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Senate By Maxwell Thayer Hugie Das Sue Iim St Joe Joz Nash Prom Line Benator Murray Araya S.A Mildred Kitchen Banker Wilson Mel Oie Sky Ane Miss Charlton Miss Helland Pilon Miriam McGary Frank J. Baskins Jefferson Drive West Corst Laura Wells Frederic Oppenheimer San Francises Los Angeles Hongiuln J J. Chipman Allen and Maritry Chicago Rand Colarada Ays Reg L. A Rosalie Jeff Wanda Karbo Michael Karbo West Magnolia Otionrs. Photn Marjorie Miller L.A U.S Teigey Sdanngstébay Wien
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