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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1945
Page
11
Readable fragments describe furniture, pianos, radios, appliances, and assorted household items for sale. Also listed are farm tools, horses, cattle, and various livestock. Notices advertise buying and selling, service offerings, and local business names with scattered contact details.
A chaotic reminiscence of New York shopping Women and girls fill department stores like May shows in Dallas along with a Ballet Theater Reb. 26 news item notes fashion displays, shoppers, and social scenes. The piece mixes names, places, and events with fragmented narration.
Report describes a large luncheon with 100 attendees at a venue in Livin with various figures and groups mentioned in a chaotic account. The fragment references WTAE OMT Tete LOD and an Ameelein Relais, plus a local resident Miss Livin Mog Hos. The text is garbled but notes plans for a meeting at Black and Wille hall and mentions attendance and potential discussions of trade and city matters.
An old fashioned ad lists crochet quills embroidery toys and knitted items with pricing and ordering details. It claims orders are filled in New York with a two week delivery and mentions a Go West shipping style and a concerted emphasis on pattern and novelty.
A festive tea event organized by Mrs. O. B. Mason features Yuletide decor with white medallion cloth and red accents. Attendees include H. C. Nelson and A. O. Larsen among others, with over 140 attendees noted.
A 16 guest birthday dinner honored Joan June Brel and Oscar Barty recently returned from overseas service. Pink and white Bible decorations graced the venue with a ceremonial tone as guests gathered at the Tenet Eyes.
A cluttered advertisement from the San Antonio Light Patties department details sewing patterns with sizes 14 to 40, yardage needs, and back-page directions. It mentions patterns numbered 4464, a wide range of names, offices in New York, and delivery estimates, plus a long roster of names and events from various locales.
Dear Miss Fairfax offers wedding attire guidance for a thrifty couple. She notes men may favor tradition over practicality and suggests a white dress that can double as an evening dress, allowing a simple but elegant wedding look without a costly outfit.
Among the San Antonians, who will return for the Ghostmas visit are Mrs. Milton Varna and her sons David and games, who have been making their home in Mexico City. Mrs. Valler will be the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank 5 Reiplinger and Mr. Vater's parents Mr and Mrs. James T. Vaner. They will be joined by Mr. Varve Hie and the dates part of the monu. Capl and Mr. Louis A. Roeke and daughter Carolyi. Wave beert the guests of Mrs Roeke's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Retpinger, until they found an apartment. They here reently arrived from Fobis Léedd, Macon, Ga. and will be stationed at Kelly finlul.
Eminent Mexican violinist Nicastro Jurida to be hosted by the Mexican consul general Gustave Orie Hernan with the San Antonio Musical Art Circle reception Monday at 6 30 p m and a Wednesday San Pedro Playhouse concert presented by the Artists and Composers Club. Mrs Crllesteinfelds Marshal assists with accompanist duties as guests planHoliday generosity gift drives for convalescent soldiers at Brooke General Hospital and a Christmas aid fundraiser. Miss Raney Moore to speak on What Four GINS Mean to Currin Valley at the home of Min G Early Martin 135 Mariposa Delve Bust co hosts plan a charity event.
Sigma Alpha Iota chapter hosts founder’s day event at Our Lady of the Lake college from 4 to 6 pm Saturday with arrangements by alumnae chair. College social calendar lists Black and White Gala at municipal auditorium and theater ads for Dr Philip Gokiner and Dr Don W Tobin. local doctors announce practice updates and office relocations. photographer Mr. McGrath promotes portraits and weddings in San Antonio.
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