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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1939
Page
2
In a blurred reminiscence, Maren recalls a night of pain and doubt. She calls for a hotel contact, waits for help, and revisits past loves, including Brent and Conchita, while wrestling with hope, fear, and a possible future intertwined with Peters, aging friendships, and distant Wisconsin memories.
An American fashion article notes Prunel Paxtinis presenting original dresses and costumes with altered, high style design. The collection features flattering silhouettes, frilly details, and snug fasteners, with fabrics like grey-green silk and color options including red, forest green, black, and wine.
A guide instructs writing warm sincere notes of thanks the day after a bridal or baby shower. It lists addressing donors, praising kindness, and sending personalized cards or letters to each giver, including a formal note from the recipient and a brief list of gratitude.
The Speech Arts association entertained Texas State Speech members with a Mexican luncheon at a local restaurant Saturday. Miss Marjorie E. Will presided and led a program of Mexican songs and dances. The Lee Tapatos club from Tech High School, directed by Miss Laura Dirty, featured marimba guitar and vocal performances in regional costumes.
Debutantes Ulisses Amanita ttarst and Annie Lara Beekminin were honored at a breakfast hosted by Misses Helen and Jean Patton at the country club. The table featured a pale pink cloth, water-nymph centerpieces, and lavender and chrysanthemums. Guests included Mrs. Laurence Hirsh Mrs. Adolph Beckmann and Mrs. R W Patten.
Catherine Cade hosted a Saturday morning breakfast at the San Antone Country Club from 10 to noon in honor of Miss Maury Louise Sien. Guests included Misses Marjorie Yah Wie, Mary Louise Sien, Betty Herpel, Barbara Furlong, Anne Nordan and Elizabeth Johnson, along with Mrs. Albert Sien and others. Guest list featured Miss Helen Titbets and Mortis Bichansi. Guests enjoyed informal coffee and knitting as part of the event.
A garbled report details Helen and Jean Patton attending a tea and later a party in honor of Miss Sugatme and Miss Mary Hollyer from Tampico. It notes executive meetings, a Daughters of the Nile benefit game, church meetings at Latirrl Melzals Methodist, and a Harmony Music event at Mrs Brown’s home with a Pink/Right community committee.
Miss Jane Perry compliments Miss Walker and introduces a list of debutantes including Mrs Stella Stove Mrs Bedell Moore and other young society members. The article notes a saloon of raineuts and bleg rooms as part of a lively social gathering in a formal debutante event.
St Mark's church hosted the marriage of Mrs Sally Hartwell daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hartwell and Robert Mitchil at 1230 pm Saturday. Rev L B Richards presided as Walter Dunham played the wedding music. The bride wore a blue coat suit with brown accessories and a garden of valley blue tones. Maid of honor Molly Mikelic wore wine with garish accessories.
Mrs RK J Bruton welcomes guests including Mrs Mubart John Briton and former Miss Jean Aubrey Bulkley to a Friday supper-dance honoring the club. Local dignitaries and out of town guests attended as decorations featured silver, crystal, and festive greenery.
Pilon by Martha Calitoun recounts Col W B Tubtic bagging a 1e- Carnie and a black bear near Moxie. The piece blends local school events including an architecture award, Mrs. Lawley homecoming notes, and wedding details with social updates such as Thanksgiving plans and Christmas shopping, plus a military marriage announcement for Nancy Warlles and Lieut Marion Rifle McCrackin.
A small-framed woman in Dallas fought off a robber described as African American, sustaining scratches but preventing assault. The assailant attempted to strike and seize her, but fled after the confrontation. Local witnesses reported the incident occurred near a residence, with authorities noting no serious injuries.
Names of several individuals appear in a garbled OCR line tied to Corts Chis and Wallurctas Texas. The fragment mentions Mr and Mrs and multiple surnames including Womack and Lasaler with unclear roles or events. The source is too fragmentary to outline a definite event or context.
Saturday evening listings in Los Angeles include Mrs TW Meneico and Mrs Waller hosting dinner at Vanee Country Club, with compliments to Misses Mairunrt Walker, Margaret Wiisenayl, Hes ter Arrivan and Carolyn Brown. Hosts and guests noted in local society circle.
Fragmentary obituary notice mentions Mrs Hal Blackburn and Martha Bondurant. Names appear with family references and local association. The readable text references a service or remembrance but provides few concrete details beyond identities.
Miss Robbins will marry Thurman Lee Ward of Wrennina after a long engagement announced by her mother Mrs George Delbert Revhing. She attended the University of Texas and earned a degree from Finersan college in Boston. The wedding is set for December 29 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with a morning ceremony.
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