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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1939
Page
6
The article notes accessories like plaid bags, spats, ascots and belts pairing with Highland outfits. It describes plaid fabrics in blue and red tones with rose and black accents, pleated dress backs, and kilts, highlighting easy pressing and mixed color combinations in stock.
Ten months after Crystal’s death surgeon Brule Wal terick counsels his nurse Tue who cared for her during illness. Rue, the widow’s daughter, confronts a web of motives as suspicions rise about murder. Andy, Brule’s trusted associate, reveals a plan to run away with Rue while clues point to a possible poisoning and the nurse’s own involvement.
A reader asks if sending a hometown postcard will rekindle a stalled romance with a 21 year old. The adviser cautions against relying on neglect or signals and urges self respect and independence. The column suggests cutting out drinking and dancing, choosing healthier crowds, and letting the relationship fade if the correspondence does not resume.
Social calendar lists multiple weddings and events across Los Angeles and nearby areas. Entries include marriages of Zela Jon Davies and Robert Carleton McBride at Randolph Field Chapel, Anita Van Monger and Eugene Herbert Snavely at First Baptist Church, and Hetty Wyatt’s garden party at her home, with receptions, dances, and bridal notices spanning San Francisco to Three Rivers.
A quirky collection of pineapple flavored recipes and drink ideas. It includes a pineapple cream dessert with custard like filling and a pineapple upside down cake using canned unsweetened Hawaiian pineapple juice, with detailed steps and ingredients. Named items include pineapple juice, marash syrup, and candied pineapple slices, presented in a vintage recipe style.
A 1989 era column on cruise travel etiquette for women, urging genteel behavior aboard ships. It discusses social aims, dating expectations, and the importance of cooperation, decorum, and proper conduct among cruise companions.
The text reflects on new experiences and social openness as readers, in a vivid early 20th century tone, encounter change and the appeal of meeting new people. It notes Mrs and Mrs Werner Heckmann returning from a summer home near Helatea after six weeks of races and Bermuda grass work, planning a coast trip for Labor Day.
Mrs Adolph Groos and Miss Aguil Janes return from a month in Mexico with their newborn Ela Bergman named after the mother. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bergman. Wallace family plans Fort Bragg station move while Hickey and wife finish honeymoon across Canada and New England. Normal Miller to open a dramatic school September 6 after study in New York.
A Gamma Phi Beta sorority rush party at Port Arthur Houston honored a group of incoming fall entrants. Mrs Charles McGehee and Miss Mary Nette Snider led planning with Mrs Oulls Fine grid and others assisting. About 60 guests attended with members from Austin and Ditley.
Mrs Thetis Cayce Odont formerly Mollie Bond Hayes of Cambridge Mass is feted in Boston where her mother Mrs Herbert Hayes hosts a garden party with Golden glow and zinnias as centerpieces About 30 guests attended Capt and Mrs W J Eyerly visiting Mollie Bonds kin. Eyerly splits time teaching at Culver Military School and will soon go to Leavenworth for further study Dr and Mrs Allen Forbes Jr departed for San Diego to have Dr Forbes intern at the Navy hospital
A revived letter recounts a Labrador Canada trip with stops at Hallifax and Pictou heads the Grenfell mission in St Anthony and the Saguenay fjords. The voyage features icebergs dolphins and northern lights with locals such as Indians Eskimos and a shipboard artist painting a dummy face amid press coverage of The Light clip.
A vintage style set of beauty tips discusses choosing powders and rouges to suit skin tone and texture. It cautions against overdoing cosmetics, warns that heavy blushes clash with romantic clothing, and notes that experimentation is needed to flatter the face while maintaining natural freshness.
Mr and Mrs Stribling visit Galifornia Town and Jolla while staying for several weeks. Bobbie Barclay hosts a dinner, with Garul Bieber Jr and others noted. Bieber Jr has just returned from a year of European schooling.
Miss Elise Grogs spends a month visiting her brother and sister in Baatings, Michigan, staying with Mr and Mrs Richard Groans In.
Butch Bampl eighteen member of a seven man knife bandit gang pleaded guilty to robbery by assault and was sentenced by Acting Juvenile Judge EB Beher Jen to five years in the Gatesville able reformatory. Deputies Cade and Brice aided by juvenile officers said Bampl admitted involvement in twenty robberies where victims were menaced with knives.
Notices mailed to posts in the San Antonio immigration district warn that Americans cannot renounce citizenship during wartime. The notices, dated Tuesday, are issued by J. A. Christanderson acting as rector. they emphasize the law remains in effect from the time of war and warning signs.
Mrs DeFuniak was hostess at a wedding shower for Miss Ethel LaGette, bride elect of the army. The event on Brahan Boulevard ran from 4 to 6 pm Tuesday with guests, decorated tables, and services by Mrs A B LeGetto and Mrs Herbert White.
The Kappa Alpha Theta sorority will host a luncheon at 12 30 p m Friday at Mik Lewis Kaylan's home to honor a group of girls entering college in September. Dr and Mrs G F Bosshard are away in Benton and New York and the doctor will attend Lahey Surgical Clinic in Boston for post graduate study. The group will visit the Hotel New Yorker during their New York trip. Earlier, Kappa Kappa Gamma held a spend the day at Miss Hallin Crighton's home with guests arriving at 10 a m and enjoying swimming games and tea. Miss Eleanor Dumble will honor brides to be Miss Tita Loughborough and Eugenia Moss with a luncheon on Thursday September 7 at her home.
Mrs Harry Affleck will compliment her Dallas guest with a coffee at 10:30 a m Thursday at the home of Termenter Mrs Carl Newtay on Olinas delve The Leahy family return from 10 weeks in the Northy and the Beachys plan a Colorado August trip via Tos Sante Fe and Carlsbad Caverns Dr and Mrs W L M Muldoon returned from San Francisco Los Angeles visits and Carlsbad Cavern Patri?ed Forest and the Grand canyon
Mr and Mrs Robert Barclay and Monnie will drive Bobbie to Pritiets lon next week. It will be hi test. man eir, Mr and Mrs Harry Harrison will see whipany them, as tiny are taking they son Schreiner to school At manpencerse Nod dy and Mrs Robard B Fawcelt celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary Tuesday.
Jean and Joyce Judkins serve as party hostesses at a birthday swimming party held at the Country Club from 4 to 6 p m on Wednesday. The event features local residents and community guests in a casual social gathering.
Public health note discusses dietary causes of constipation and suggests natural laxatives like bran to improve bowel movement. Mentions Kellogg’s Bran Flakes as a daily aid available from Kellogg’s and sold by grocers in Battle Creek. Includes questions about everyday foods and stresses avoiding bulky, low-nutrition meals.
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