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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

11

Secret Monopolies and a Bridge Night in Nap Parkson

Senator Jeffrey Murray plots a monopoly bill overheard by Gale Holoway a small town girl who lands a job as Murray’s secretary after an accidental eavesdropping. Gale attends a charity bridge game at Nan Drake’s table with Cedric Calburn and Olmstead, where romance and risk mix with high stakes gambling and tense whispers as the night unfolds.

Jeffrey Murray Gale Murray Gulr Nan Cedric Calburn Thomas Olmstead Assembly Jim Drake Colguim Nearis Sie Colbur Colburn Galt Olmstead Colum Unle Myzelf Olusiat Ain Butler Grake Mass Tye Cedric Tia Hearst Mewspapers Hing Fens Syn

Table Talks August hosts innovate iced tea and punch drinks

The article details tea infusion by cold-water method for ahead preparation, then presents several punch recipes. It lists Par-Reminiscent fruit neon beverages and Ber Fizz style punch, with ingredients such as tea, sugar, lemon and orange juice, grape juice, pineapple, and pineapple segments. It notes serving tips, quantities for 16 tall glasses, and halving options.

Amelia Farson's

Fur Jacket by Prunella Wood Noung Girls Fashion

The piece describes a lightweight wool two piece ensemble suitable for office wear and after hours, featuring a short-sleeved high-neck frock and a streamlined jacket with cartridge pleating along the zipper and a decorative shoulder bird motif. The design aims for warmth on cold days and versatile wear.

Prunella Wood King Feas Syd Tac

Social Calendar for L A and Nearby Gatherings

Social notices list Monday evening events at Martiner of Miss Patricia Green and Line Jenn 8, Coleman at Fort Sam Houston chapel 8 30 p m. Mrs Yeagley visits Colorado relatives. Heroine Richter and Yorks at Oak Shore Fulton coast. Open house for Miss Mary Kathryn Gowen with G Street family at Normandy, and luncheon honors for Miss Helen Patton and Miss Jeanne Richey. Eugenia Shatum from New York visits Eve lyn Kane. both Delta Gamma members head to Oklahoma University in September.

Dean McNeel Nyiner Miéssre Mary McGurraugh Hazel Dean Maverick Susan ‘Hoffman Maverick Crossette Dick Heericit Nome Sunshine Drive Martiner Tatricia Green Line Jenn Coleman Fort Sam Houston Chapel Yeagley Colorado Frank Yeagley Walsenurg Cale Noa Heroine Richter Lesler Richter Edwin R. York Edwin York Jr Oak Shore Fulton Jack B. Street J. Matthews M. Smith Houston Elizabeth Swayyn G. FH. Swayze Mary Kathryn Gowen Street Normandy Landon McCollise Don Clayton Helen Patton Stowze Misa Peaches Honer- Fern Jeanne Richey Bolty Steele Murray Toh Toryslal Eugenia Shatum New York Lly Evelyn Kane J. R. Kane University of Oklahoma Delta Camron

Good Manners and the Amenities of Living

Mrs Cornelius Beechman urges daily practice of amenities kindness and courtesy as the machinery of life. She calls for polite greetings, timely apologies, and spontaneous thanks to smooth social interactions and elevate living. The piece frames good manners as a personal duty shaping society.

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Frisch Epstein Marriage Rite Solemnized

Miss Rose Nona Epstein and David Henry Frisch were married Sunday evening at the Smith College Club of New York. Dr. Frisch performed the ceremony. Gordon Donald was best man. The bride wore powder blue crepe with matching blue headpiece. A reception followed. the couple will reside in Medford, Wisconsin.

Rose Nona Epstein David Henry Frisch Ephrajim Frisch Medleon Wis

Answers to Today's Test Answers to Today's Test

The fragmentary text lists odd phrases and names such as Getatan Harlequin Janerla and Armmale Mieh Pipes a Verery Te Tretand a. ath 22 Tanker Husband VW atenian Ye Peleng 14 and FRAIAPIAGA, lacking coherent context or clear news value.

Getatan Harlequin Janerla Atenian

Two Women to Return From Port Bliss Stay

Mrs Hoy A Garter and Mrs CN McParland are due back from Port Bliss after an extended sojourn. The pair have spent the past weeks there and are expected home shortly.

Port Bliss Hoy A. Garter CN. McParland Frit Bliss

Color and fashion tips for radiant, harmonious dress

Advice on selecting colors to suit skin tone and hair, pairing lipstick, nail polish, jewelry, and hats for a striking yet respectable look. Emphasizes harmony across dress items and accessories while warning that comfort and proper footwear are essential to avoid foot health issues and poor posture.

Local Pet Show Highlights Persian Cat and Social News

Mrs Howell Mueller’s Cat Tammily Farm introduces Pilon a registered Persian male from Missouri valued for pale silver fur and refined lines. Elmwood street residents boast a four foot white picket fence and exclusive homestead. Readers learn about local socialites Marcia Koehler and Mary Virginia Briggs, plus dance trends and a pattern teaser from the Pattern Department, with a playful note on regional fashion and entertainment.

Miriam Sfe Galty Sel Sun Solitaire Howell Mueller Sun Jim Missouri Bryan Goad Nepal

Club Calendar for Los Angeles and Nearby Venues

Local club schedule lists Monday events at Alnino City Lodge 2102 and Security Hall, then Tuesday and Friday gatherings at Woodman Hall and Scottish Rite Cathedral. News notes Mrs Reagan Houston and J Josephine expected home around September after a two week trip to Mexico. Chamberlain Jr. and Frank Lark mentioned as guests at Kanesville.

Ladies’ Associa Ion of Mir Reagan Houston Mexico J. Josephine Mexing City Fidele Chamberlain Jr Kanesville Mia Frank Lark

Advice to Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax

Dear Miss Fairfax advises handling unwanted office attention with calm detachment and not showing irritation. A young man persists after gifts and pressure, while a separate case asks whether to compete with another suitor boasting a sport car and generous allowance. The guidance urges friendliness, avoids public embarrassment, and cautions against letting rivals derail personal progress.

Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Drewn Dror Miss Hairfax Feas

Dugger Couple to Visit Several Northern Cities

Mr and Mrs William L Dugger will leave soon for Springfield I Chicago and Milwaukee They plan to move to Springfield upon their return early in September Their guest for several days last week was their daughter Mrs Bert Schwarte of Houston formerly Bera Bilan Dugger

W. L. Dugger North William L. Dugger Springfield Chicago Milwaukee Mra. Dugger Bert Schwarte Houston Bera Bilan Dugger

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