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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1939

Page

6

The Glass Slipper and a Lovelorn Network of Secrets

Rue, newly widowed following Crystal’s death, contemplates a tangled social world as Doctor Brule and Roy’s confidant Andy press her to flee to Chicago. Amid a theater box, Alicia Pelham and Steven Hendrick surface, while Rue confronts shock over Crystal’s death and Brule’s murder suspicion. The night spirals toward a dramatic decision.

Crystal Imarries Maree Rus Tine Madge Cristat Rue Fx Steven Hendric Reele Emma Andrew Criltennen Kur Andy Rae Alicia Peliam Dianvee Rue Dave Warang Brule Chicago Juue Amy

Dear Miss Fairfax Help With Love and Parental Block

A Lovelorn reader asks whether to pursue marriage with a married woman facing parental opposition. Advice covers ages, children, grounds for abandonment, and the risk of heartbreak. Another letter recalls a young man fired when his marriage plans alarmed his parents, advising caution and waiting about six months to improve the situation.

Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Tier Tsband Jor Raye Tove Heltee Miss Peirtax Carly Young Iwan Mares Rao Joelps Inarry Young Nan

Luring Beaux With Bows By PRUNELLA

A column on fashionable dresses features bows as a key decor element for the younger crowd. Describes red bengallue silk gowns with velvet trim, bow details at the back, and two slim shoulder bands, with coats or capes paired for college promenade looks. The prose notes color options like wine, rose, blue, and mentions a 1935 reference.

Prunella Woop Kine Gene Dives

Preparing Tomato Slices and Cartwheel Salad Guide

A historic guide outlines vegetable preparation for salads with emphasis on fresh vegetables cooked to retain nutrients. It details marinating, cooling, and plating techniques, plus a decorative cartwheel salad arrangement using lettuce, shredded cabbage, carrots, and marinated vegetables for visual appeal and flavor.

Advan

Manners and Buffet Etiquette in Modern Hostess Duties

A cleaned up discussion of buffet hosting norms, detailing service style and table setup. It contrasts old formal meals with casual buffet gatherings, noting open arms to guests and the shift away from rigid rituals toward practical, tidy presentation.

Colin Beckman

Mrs Hayes Hosts Tea For Daughter During Visit

Mrs Hayes plans a social honoring her daughter Mrs Machal Cayce Odom of Cambridge Mata during a Tuesday afternoon tea. The event marks a spring visit with four participants, hosted by local residents including Mr and Mrs Heary V. Neighbors note a small gathering at Motlywonet Avenue, celebrating in quiet style.

Hayes Herbert Hayes Machal Cayce Odom Cambridge Mata Lea Fisher Melle Bond Mayes API Heary Motlywonet Avenue Hin

Beauty Hints And Fitness Tests From A Faded Page

The fragment offers dubious beauty tips and fitness advice urging intense exercises and posture changes. It mentions goosestep movements, thigh tone, morning routines, facial and body measures, and cautions about breath control and easing into routines. It reads as a satire or misprinted column with garbled phrasing and questionable guidance.

Couple Is Honored At Garden Supper

Miss Mary Elizabeth Harper and Lieut. Joseph Edward York were honored guests at a moonlit garden supper hosted by Mrs. Emily Anne Bryant on Gum Anit avenue. The Bryant home garden glowed with indirect lights, eighty tables, and pottery bowls of zinnias. Guests enjoyed buffet, badminton, table tennis and bingo with assistance from Mrs. James J. Harper, Charles Harper, Norton Thurgis, and Henry Bryant.

Mary Elizabeth Harper Joseph Edward York York-Harper Christchurch Emily Anne Bryant Gumanit Avenue Bryant Howe Asd James J. E. Harper Charles Harper Norton Tlwrgis Henry Bryant

Supper Party for Miss Longhhorevsh and Dr McCamish Near Hunt

Mrs Ralph Walsh and Dr and Mrs G Walsh hosted a supper party at the Ralph Walsh home near Hunt Texas on Sunday evening. Guests, including 24, gathered around six tables. The garden lighting showcased a rock fish pond and a central pottery bowl of purple and white asters. Serving tables were draped with lace and crystal bowls held asters.

Ralph Walsh G. Walsh Ralph Walshs Hunt Texas Tita Longhhorevsh John McCamish Diring

McBride Davies Wedding Party Hosted at Park Event

Major and Mrs Josiah Davies hosted a Sunday evening party at Kelly Field Park for the McBride Davies wedding party. About 24 guests enjoyed swimming, games, and a custom log table setup with yellow napkins. A misread shower honored Miss Edina Braden, with marriage plans noted for E A Smith on September 14.

McBride-Davies Park Major Josiah Davies Kelly Field Melly Field Intel al Corps Nolan Om Willian, Proehnow Chater McBruarty Edina Braden E. A. Smith Stink Cei Taiten Lie

Me and Mrs Lyles Return Fi on Dallas

Mrs Lyles and party travel from Dallas for a week long trip. They visit Shreveport and El Paso, stay with Mr and Mrs Lyles, and plan visits to New York, Atlantic City, Philadelphia, and Washington. Mary Jane forecasts attending Mary Baldwin School.

Mrs. Lyles Dallas

Engagement and Wedding Plans Reported for Lois Fairfax and Beverly Bethfield

Mr and Mrs Yeagley host 10 parents and relatives for an indefinite stay as guests. The Kilngman and Zon families arrive from Dalhirt Dexia for a luncheon at the Century room Adelpius hotel. George D B Crow of Dalligansiananed announces engagement and approaching marriage of Uhray daughter Lois Fairfax Beverly Bethfield of Austin formerly of Sa Antonia. The wedding is set for Saturday evening September 9 at Dallas Women’s Forum.

Yeagley Frank Yeagley WG. Kilngman Billie Verba Zon Dalhirt Dexia Maidayite Century Room Lye Adelpius Hotel George DB Crow

Four San Antonians Vacationing in New York

Four San Antonio residents Mesdames Latinine da Rote dus Ruth Leonard and Margaret Vanterstacken are visiting New York for a three week vacation. They plan to tour viaq Ite jyWhmmsburg areas and enjoy leisure activities during their stay.

New York Ea Antonius Ruth Leonard Mins Margaret Vanterstacken Whmmsburg Areas

Group Spends Weekend With Mr and Mrs Storms

Fragmented OCR text shows a social notice listing Mr and Mrs Artin Storms Caplin and Mrs Stadier hosting a weekend with family and friends. The garbled lines mention a judge, a Mr Huery Stadiey, and references to locations in Washington.

Huery Stadiey Ald dHitadler Benen Ouney Artin Storms Caplin Stadier Aeon Sole Va

Pilon By Miriam McGary Hotel Life and Local Lane Gossip

Joe and Margaret Mitchell rent a Rio Grande City hotel room as part of a vivid local scene. The piece details a compact private library, a one-plate electric cooker kitchen, and a small beverage area, with residents describing a privileged urban microcosm. Neighboring homes, street names, and inhabitants like the Erie Harkers and Marjorie McGown populate the portrait of a close knit community.

Miriam McGary Joe Margaret Mitchell Rio Grande City Mitchells Ledge Lane King’ Court Shook Avenue High Rock Stadium Basin Erie Harkers

Miss Caterson Fiance Honored At Party

Mrs. Veronica Briges hosted a supper party Sunday to honor Miss Eleanor Caterson and her fiancé, Rolin Edward Slane, following a wedding rehearsal. The dining room was lavishly decorated with pink satin, crystal, rosebuds, and a large cake featuring miniature airplanes amid a formal setting. Guests included members of the bride’s party and a few intimate friends.

Veronica Briges Ugue Eleanor Caterson Rolin Edward Slane Randolp PhD Willy Calzado Giorgi Dellaig Calerson Hichidml Bri

Club Calendar Readings and Family Vacation Notes

A garbled club calendar notes a Malay event at 8 p.m. in Collins Gardere. Webb family members Mary and Katherine Webb are mentioned with Mrs. B. R. Webb, and a Mexico vacation for two weeks is cited. The Vaughan family and Guris Vangneiy are listed returning from the West.

Die Geli Garden Collins Gardere Pik Ooh

Group Expected Back From Mexican Trip

Mr and Mrs J Wy Prinvelnig and their daughter Beryl Kienda along with Mr and Mrs Phi Davint and their daughter Mousten are expected to return home Friday after a ten day Mexican stay in Mexico City. News from Yo Caplan and Mrs GG names a Wediesdity event.

Maoxican J. Wy Prinvelnig Beryl Kienda Phi Davint Daighter Mousten

Wallace Beery and Beury Sleep At Home in Kansas City

Beery and Beury, both movie actors, were described as sleepy after an evening where Beery helped a girl into bed. Police and neighbors noted the incident included a frightened moment and a phone call ended with a calm assertion that he was asleep.

Wallace Beery Kansas City Alleghia Wallace Beury Wiewena Tye Atay

iS A Couple Wed At Baptist Temple

Loretta Dondis daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Dorphy wed George LeRoy Cameron son of Mr and Mrs Robert Gameror at the Baptist Temple The bride wore wine and navy with a corsage of roses The groom was attended by Robert G Cameron Following a short ceremony the couple will make their home in San Antonio.

Is. A Baptist Temple Miss Prankle Loretta Dondis D. W. Dorphy George LeRoy Carmeron Robert Gameror Pridgy The Speckmaicar Robert G. Cameron San Antonio

Army Couple in transit to station aboard 5 A

Lieut and Mrs Davis of 5 A are en route to their new station. Mrs Motherwell, previously stationed in the Philippines for two years, has arrived in San Antonio before joining her husband at Hamilton Field, San Francisco. Mrs Motherwell visits friends Mrs J O Dial and Mrs Vanderloeven in the city.

Davis Iix Motherwell Philippine Sini San Antnlo New Statlan Hamilton Field San Francisco Wether J. 0

Social Calendar for L.A. Marriage Celebrations

Monday evening Miss Mary Elizabeth Harper and Glenl. Joseph Edward York wed at Christ Episcopal Church with a reception in the bride’s Frame home. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pitts host a supper party after the McBride Davies wedding rehearsal.

Mary Elizabeth Harper Glenl. Joseph Edward York Christ Episcopal Church A. B. Pitts McBride-Davies

Sally Cheney to Enter Virginia College

Miss Sally Cheney plans JASL initiate shopping before leaving in September for Staunton Virginia to enter Mary Baldwin College. She is the daughter of Mrs Buich Jones and Milas Katherine Lilfigren is identified as Sam ANSANIO 182 guest of the Barb Wins Plaza hotel in New York City. Mrs Henry Oye of Greenville Tennessee visits her parents in this city and was honored with a barbecue and handkerchief shower Sunday afternoon at the Puton region.

Sally Cheney Virginia College Staunton Virginia Mary Baldwin College Miss Cheney Buich Jones Milas Katherine Lilfigren Sam Ansanio Barbirosa Plaza New York City Rose Prywiteh Denye Nest Moni University of Texan Henry Oye Greenville Tenn C. A. Buten Boon Bye Juanita

Miss Fischer Returns From North Texas Visit

Miss Katharine Fischer, secretary of The Ruth Colt, returns from a week in North Texas. She plans to visit friends and relatives and report on the trip. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McWhirter announce they will move to Shreveport to establish a home after their marriage last year.

Katherine Fischer North Texas Katharine “‘Tiseller Viadl North Taxds Shin Vlakkod Miss Fischer Ruth Colt, Shor

iCockes Return After 2 Weeks In Country

Mr and Mrs Paritel Cocks returned home Saturday after spending five weeks in the HIM Country near Kersville Their return followed a period of travel with the family and friends noting a brief stay in the region Mr and Mrs H I Cockeyelinner were mentioned as returning to their home in On Ve Sunday and other names appeared in the garbled text including Mrs Henderson and Mr Hamilton Narmel with scattered references to dates and places leaving the overall tale unclear but indicating a family homecoming after travel.

Paritel Cocks Aid Mfr Hoe Garke Kersville HI Cockeyelinner Ve! Suneday Hamilton Narmel Ted Marr Ter Mia LS. Henderson Cameron

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