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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1939

Page

8

The Glass Slipper Myth and Murder Mystery

Brule Hutttre Joh, newly widowed ten months, marries Crystal’s friend Rue under pressure for his daughter Maia. A web of alibis, jealousy, and murder rumors unfolds as Rue learns Crystal’s death may have been foul play. Andy Crittenden presses Rue amid night streets and a dramatic confession.

Sy'norais Crystal Brule Hutttre Joh Murtles Hue Portrols Rue Maégt Rae Steyn Hen- Grie Crystel Nene Steven Eegle Bewle Andrew Crittenden Andy Capera Crittenden Rie Monty Bethester Aude Beene

Fragmented Notebook Passages Tease Romance and Crisis

A garbled scene hints at a past romance in a wartime or hospital setting. Characters discuss duty and danger as tension builds, with scattered dialogue about departures and a looming catastrophe. The fragment ends with a note "(To Be Continued)" and a dated bibliographic placeholder.

Unclear fragment on skin bleaching and creams

Fragment discusses whitening creams and bleaching products with distorted phrasing and unsafe attitudes toward skin tone. No coherent event or entities clearly identifiable for a fuller summary.

Judkins Twins Birthday Party in Pink Theme

The Judkins twins Jenn and Joyce hosted a small birthday gathering at the San Antonio Country elut with swimming, a magician, and various tricks. A pink table featured pastel flowers and two white cakes ends named for Jenn and Joyce, while Mrs Bea Wester visited Mia 12, Hanoyitz for two months.

San Antonio Judkins Jenn Joyce Iuch Anagician Jeat Tee Bea Wester Campton California Mia Haanoeyitz

Coast Visitors Report Great Fishing at the Coast

Visitors at the coast say the water is fine and fishing is excellent with many taking advantage of the current conditions. Jack Beretta is among those working at Port Aransas while others like John Fries plan to stay away from home until after Labor Day. Garaline George and her mother, Mrs. Jor Mitchell, are vacationing at the Shook cottage in Fulton.

Berra Rus Van Andy Kendall Brule Rue Town Roe Jack Beretta Port Aransas John Fries Fulton Garaline George Jor Mitchell

Margaret Anne Arrives at Jesse Edwards Home

The report notes the birth of Margaret Anne at Jesse Edwards Home, with her full naming to follow at christening. Margaret Alter is her mother, daughter of F. B. Alter, and she is the granddaughter of the late Judge and Mrs. R. L. Edwards. The piece highlights camp awards and honors for local girls at Waldemar, naming several recipients and medals won in various events.

Margaret Anne Jesse Edwards Jesse I. Extrarels Margaret Abe Edwards Margaret Alter F. B. Alter R. L. Edwards San Antonio Waldemar Dorothy Hiller Tejas Angiler Davis Dob Angilee Inatchery Clara Tusk Macy Jane Endh Marian Bally

Pilon column notes from readers on travels and a Manila war update

Excerpt from a Pilon column recounts readers letters from a mountain retreat with Blue Ridge imagery and social notes, plus a report from Forts in Luzon. It mentions Gittert Grothaus and others, and hints at the war situation affecting travel and reunions.

Young Set Member Returns From Studies in DC

Ruth Blephens, absent from the Young Set all summer, returned home Wednesday afternoon after attending summer school at George Washington University in Washington DC. En route she stopped in Indianapolis for a visit with Hele Chapman and stayed a while with Josephine Rackone in Palise.

Young Set Ruth Blephens George Washington University N Washington, DC Indidiapalls Hele Chapman

Princeton students visit Fort Worth visitors in town

Bob Overstreet of Fort Worth and Carol Moore of Montclair visit to see Bob's sister Mrs Spice for a week. They attend Princeton University together and will be guided through Fort Worth sights including the Casa Manara.

Princeton Bob Overstreet Fort Worth Carol Moore Montelair N_ i sre Bob Wiiag H. Spice Princeton University Spice

Miss Anita Van Menger Marries Lieutenant

The marriage of Mrs Anita Van Menger daughter of Mrs William Menger and Heit Eugene Herbert Snavely United States Army Air Corps son of the Inter and Mrs L E Snavely of Barlingen took place at 3 30 p m Tuesday in the chapel of the Pit Baptist church with Dr Perry H Webb reading. The bride wore ivory taffeta with bouffant skies and a fingertip veil. Her bridesmaids wore white marquisette over white taffeta with pink velvet ribbons and carried old fashioned silk fans. A reception followed at the bride’s cousin’s home with a ring shaped cake adorned with roses and lilies of the valley. The couple plan a motor trip and will reside in Kansas City Mo.

Anita van Menger William Menger Heit Eugene Herbert Snavely United States Army Air Corps Inter L. E. Snavely Barlinngen Pit Baptist Church Perry H. Webb Tray Campbell Cerell Kern William I, Menger Houston Pawns Menger Marlbe Menger Angilee Da+ Vis Marlio Tourman Ble Spring Bestian George Goetzke Harlingen Berman Lowry Barksdale!ield Celi Childre Randolphfield William T. Bivens Releigh L. Davis the Thurman Big Spring Frankly M. Arm Strong Marshall William L. Menger Homer McNew John. B. Andrews W. Rayburn L. L.r Morris L. ©. Stephens Fred Green Mary Shelby Sheid Jo Ella White Bliile Wilsor Ruth Smith Helen Ors- 3 Colorado Huettenand Mrs. Sanvely Kansas City First Baptist Church Colorada Jones Tknte

Table Talks On Cucumbers And Preparation Tips

The column extols cucumbers for summer salads and balanced meals noting their cooling effect and affordable price. It warns against bitter juice at the tip and advises trimming, thorough knife cleaning, and removing a thick green paring before serving. Cucumbers are praised when properly prepared whether served raw or lightly cooked.

Spanish cucumbers and tomato meat skillet dishes

A fragmented cooking note describes Spanish cucumbers with onion, mint, bacon fat, and tomato hot sauce. includes steps to peel dice and simmer cucumbers in water then season with salt pepper and aromatic titers. It also outlines a fried bread coating with bacon fat tomato sauce and meat stock. plus a method to brown slices in hot oil.

Stamahvirhent Krep

Onion and bacon chowder notes from Mildred Kitchen

The fragment advises peeling and chopping onions, cooking in bagel fat with low heat, adding diced bacon and chili powder, then stirring in floury prawn, tomato, water, and seasonings. It mentions browning cucumber and simmering till tender, serving on hot toast strips.

Advice for a widower seeking a wife through church and social activities

A widower with three children seeks a congenial wife after divorce. The adviser suggests leveraging church, Sunday school, Bible study, and men’s clubs to meet desirable women, asks the reader to speak with a pastor, join outings, and seek introductions from married friends to ease companionship and marriage prospects.

Naine Wood Bundey School Frianda King Foam Byatt

Manners For Serving Etiquette From Mrs Cornelius Beeckman

The guide explains proper table settings and silverware order for courses. It details placing forks and knives outward by course, starting with soup on the right, and progressively moving inward toward the plate. It notes correct removal of utensils after each course and cautions against using the wrong fork.

Cornelius Beeckman Liem Finhy King Kean

Two Brides to Be Social Calendar Sets Weddings

A social calendar lists two weddings for the S A area. Polly Posle of Cotulla will wed Wilson Lewis of San Antonio on September 19 at St Mark's Episcopal church. Mary Louise Bien Russell Ford is set for December 9 as announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Albert G Bien.

Polly Posle Cotulla Adele Wilson Lewis San Antonio Mary Louisel Bien Tug Russell Ford Albert G St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Beauty Hints For Posture And Skincare Advice From A 19th Century Page

A garbled fashion health note counsels shoulders forward to enhance a manly chest and upright posture to prevent spinal issues. It mentions clavicular breathing, collar bone lifting, and facial skin care with coconut oil and warm water. The text references Cadwallader and various names, offering tips on posture, respiration, and grooming.

al Cal Danas Cheswon Sean Miriam Cadwallader Aldes Ana R Learher

Mrs Lambie Jr Back From Kerrville Visit

Mrs John Lambie Jr and Mrs Mary Adams Maverick return from Kerrville where Mrs Maverick belonged to the Roney Art colony. She painted several canvases. Captain Lamble plans to discuss Friday with his wife about...

John Lambie Jr Kerrville Jon2 B. Lewnbiedv Mary Adams Maverick Kersville Roney Art Colony Inert Maverick Jr Lamble Tota

Hoffman Schwalm Wedding Held At Chapel

The wedding of Miss Genevieve Schwalm daughter of Mr and Mrs H Schwalm of Albany New York and Frederick Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs G Pluchel of this city was held at 6 30 p m Sunday in Randolph Chapel with Chaplain M W Reynolds performing the ceremony Lieut Dittrich at the organ played the wedding music Jules Baudile served as best man Mrs Cecil Pickens was matron of honor The bride wore a white Marquise tte over slipper satin princess style and carried gardenias and white tasts A dinner followed on the roof garden of Tankersley The couple left for a short trip and will be at home at 1635 West Woodlawn Avenue

Qgenevieve “Schwalm Aod H. Schwalm Albaney Ghia Ligut Predrick Hoffman Mee G. Pluchel M. W. Reynolds Lieut. FT. Dittrich Jules Baudile Cecil Pickens Gardeniss Mrn Pluchel Tankersley's Deradenko 1635 West Woodlawn atEnue

Club Calendar Amid City Psi Lambda Events

Wednesday evening The Two Phi Lambds sorority of Blue Boone grove Woodmen elitie meet at 1 p.m. in the home of Mrs Ethel Priiipe on Van Ness. Short Thursday Officers' emanail of Ka Mae Review WB A at Hoosevelt Park.

Che Srt Delta William H. Spice Dreatt Hilerlates That Ziegler St. [Antony Hotel Mathilda Martin Af Mason Harry Affleck Oar Newton Gimes Drive Min R. H. Russell Anthony Hotel Allronm Two Phi Lambds Blue Boone Grove Woodmen Elitie Ethel Priiipe van Ness Shrort Ka~ Mae Hoosevelt Park

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