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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1940

Page

11

Brinda in peril on the Vandam U boat chase

Brinda imagines rescue as the destroyer battles the U boat near the Vandam liner. Shells, depth charges, and a daring shoreline maneuver place the passengers in danger while Brinda faces accusations of spying. Dick Malden intervenes and defuses the tense scene as the battle rages.

Brinda Coning-Tower Sir John Tencher Om Dows Eile Depti Vandam Vow Ta Hern Hks Urattia Byinda Hinself Vsndam Vandem

Dear Miss Fairfax and Love Lost: a Confusing Courtship

A reader seeks advice on dating rules in her twenties with a man five years older who plans to stay single and cannot sponsor a wife. The columnist suggests viewing him as a friend to preserve fairness and keep options open while watching for potential changes in his bachelor plan.

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Velvet Charmers for the Cocktail Hour

Velvet dominated cocktail attire described as a versatile wear for day events and dressy occasions. The piece praises an all black velvet costume with a picture hat and black lace trimming, offering tips to achieve a feminine dramatic look and adaptable styling for various social settings.

Shrimp Based Creole Dishes From Kitchen Table Time

A late 20th century style guide suggests spicing up dinners with canned shrimp in Creole classics. Recipes for shrimp jambalaya and shrimp gumbo mix pantry staples with seasonings, producing simple ail year dishes.

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Good Manners By Mrs Cornet Letter on Hostess Etiquette

Reader shares how in her former community guests wrote notes or phoned to thank the hostess after parties. She observes in current localities the shift in social etiquette and reflects on appreciation and courtesy in social engagements.

Cornet

Etiquette and kindness in post party thanks urged

The letter discusses whether one should express appreciation to the hostess after a party. It argues that thoughtfulness, words of kindness, and considerate deeds remain timeless across communities, and offers guidance on writing a warm thank you note the day after.

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Charming weekend party hosted by Miss Kuntz

Miss Dolly Kuntz hosted a Sunday afternoon cocktail party at Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kurtz home honoring Miss Ley Emily Blackstock and fiancé Bob Holléron. About 60 guests attended. decor included yellow red bouquets and fall colored chrysanthemums gladioli and sweet peas.

Dolly Kuntels Ley Emily Blackstock Bob Holléron Jack Kurtz Kuntz

Helen Nix Hosts Supper Party at Aurora Hotel

Mrs Helen B Nix hosted a Sunday evening supper party at the Aurora hotel with cocktails served in her apartment before the buffet in the dining room. Two guests attended the concert at the Aurora Baytown Gauple Hunt on Hillingdon Ranch and Mr and Mrs Keith Langford of Baytown spent the weekend there returning home Sunday. Langford will be remembered as Annie Laura Bockman.

Helene B. Nix Aurora Baytown Hillingdon Ranch Keith Langford Te Hilingdon Ranch Langford Annie Laura Bockman

Club Calendar entries for L A area churches and groups

A garbled list of club meetings and events in Los Angeles area venues. Activities include altar guilds, sorority and auxiliary meetings, religious study groups, book reviews, music clubs, sewing circles, and P T A gatherings. Times and places are given with numerous OCR errors.

Beauty Hints Prétiles and the Parade Toward a Fresh Look

A dated styling column counsels readers to protect skin with lubrication, avoid strong bleaches, and follow night to morning routines. It favors skin care and cosmetics over aging rules, urging readers to seek a beauty specialist for a transformative makeover and to embrace change rather than cling to fixed looks.

Geraldine Colra

Social Calendar for Los Angeles and Nearby Events

Monday evening features the marriage of Miss Jane Humphrey to Lieut Pred W Millar at 8 30 p m at Fort Bem Houston chapel followed by a reception for officers club. The Little Theater presents Three Men on Horse at the San Pedro Playhouse with Mr and Mrs Jin Maverick and others then a luncheon at 12 30 p m at the home of Mrs Avery Ramsey honoring debutantes Virg Roland Springall and Mrs Fi. A bridge season is listed by the Army group of St Pauls Episcopal church at Fort dans Houston Ot-Ticeras club.

Jane Humphrey W. Millar Houstin Ulltle ‘Theater San Pedro Playhouse Jin Maverick Mem ‘Bers Terry Highter Misace Bobbo Welder Clay West Burns Débu Tantes Virg Roland Springall Atrs Ae Fiy Avery Ramsey Sir. Paul's Episcopal Church Fort Dans Houston

Martha Hildebrand Returns to University Residence

Miss Martha Hildebrand comes back to the University of Texas after a weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Rolyo Hildebrand. She was hosted by Misses Mary Martha Nored Anne Elizabeth Evans Nancy Quaretti and Ann Barrerpil of Fort Worth, fellow University classmates.

Martha Hildebrand University of Texas Rolyo Hildebrand Mary Martha Nored Anne Elizabeth Evans Nancy Quaretti Ann Barrer Pil Fort Worth The

Dulch Treat Table Planned at Bright Shawl

A Dulch treat table at the Bright Shawl on Thursday will seat Misses Mary Beasley Barbara Browne Margaret Walker and Mary Lou Potter of Houston visiting friends in San Antonio and Mrs Latey Denizar Jr.

Dulch Mary Beasley Barbara Browne Margaret Walker Mary Lou Potter Houston San Antonio Latey Denizar Jr

Humphreys Host Supper After Daughter's Wedding Rehearsal

Gen. and Mrs. Evan J. Humphrey hosted a Sunday evening supper at their home following the rehearsal for daughter Jane Humphrey and Deus W. Miller. Bronze chrysanths and mums adorned the table. about 160 guests attended including the bridal party.

Evan J. Humphrey Jane Deus W. Miller

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