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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1939

Page

8

Wotans Wedge Synopsis at the King’s Banquet

A fragment from a historical tale set in 1900 Prussia. White Hussars officers host a formal meal as Prince Max von Wallenfels, a 21 year old youth, encounters a cryptic note delivered to his chair. The scene blends military pageantry with hints of concealed sorrow and looming secrets.

Miller Europe Munich White Hussars Frederick the Great Élsal Kori East Prussia Tate Reid Rave Frederik the Great Prince Max von Weisenfels Max Wallenfels Iwan Max Oenfele Rhine Imen Hussars Front Walleafels Schweiber Konmandant Elaieed Aiterno Oien Kommandant Moon Pearne Prince Max Taghron Willy

WOTAN WEDGE HONORS AND SHIPBOARD TOASTS

Readable fragments describe a naval scene with a Wotans wedge reference as a symbol, a toast to leadership, and officers standing rigid for a moment of silence. The jagged text mentions a pagan god motif, a signia on arms, and a coded ceremony aboard a ship with officers and a captain leading.

Wotan Miler Germany Wattenfels AIF

Miss Bey Tuckey Heads Christmas Houseful of Guests

Miss Bey Tuckey hosts a Christmas gathering with relatives and friends from Houston and nearby towns. Notable attendees include Jim Tucker of Amsterdam and Teena Edmundson, with plans fo r a festive meal and shared celebrations.

Miss Bey Tuckey

Good Manners on Christmas Cards and Etiquette

Mrs Cornelia Beeckman offers practical guidance on Christmas card etiquette. She explains proper addressing, suggesting separate cards for each family member when possible and personal notes on the card, plus considerate choices for sending to mourners and during difficult times.

Cornelius Beeckman Leu John Brown Mary Snown Joku Brown Jr Mary Jennnie Johnnle

Holiday Pinafores By Prunel Det

A garbled ad style item describes holiday pinafores with aprons, sashes, and embroidered bibs. References a cotton festooned with small buttons and a crisper chambray model in red and white, noting quality of material and fashion details.

Prunel Santa Claws Roy Ig

Messy Table Talks and Baking Tips Mixed in Journal

Fragmented page shows a bake recipe and table talk by Mildred Kipchin with notes on centerpiece garnishes and a garbled instruction set. It mentions a fiber of meals, a Texas black card, and various ingredients and steps for a maple butter cake style mix, with improvised measurements and unclear portions.

Mildred Kipchin Admin Raven WoneMir Home Pines Micke Jove Texas Arly Robarty Benny aTtey

Fashion errors and drapery notes in early tips

A fragmentary 19th century style piece discusses beauty hints for women, focusing on dress, movement, and how fabrics, folds, and scarves affect appearance. It critiques overdressing and emphasizes how texture and form influence facial tone and decorative effect on the stage.

Gils Jaucels Yogney Teley Wesley

Yeanne Robbins Honored in Shower Announcement

A misc shower honors Yeanne Robbins and notes her upcoming marriage to Ursur Ward at St Sink Cathedral. The December 1 event is described as a celebratory gathering acknowledging the couple and their upcoming nuptials.

Yeanne Robbins Mes JK Beaeliy Mise Jeanne Robbing Rsuruu Lee Ward St, Sink’ Cathedral

Various Club Calendar Entries From San Antonio District

A dense, disjointed list of club meetings and social events across San Antonio area organizations. Entries mention dates, times, venues, and host members for groups including Elks, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Phi Eta Sorority, Daughters of Union Veterans, Woodmen Circle, Delphians, and more with locations such as St Anthony parish, public library auditorium, and local homes.

Texas Elks Elu San Antonio Omicron Phi Eta Taldo St. Anthony Bescon Hill Presbyterian Church Public Library Louise Ten Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War Happy Thought Club Olive Magnolia Grove Woodmenclrcle Nome Ethel Craig Plechaulon Road Sivic Department Wonton’s Club Heise Sonshine Alamo Helents Methodist Church FH. A. Prtestmons Woman's Relief Corps Dendrir Hall St. Mark's the Daughters of the King Lie Parish Galena Schick United Sprinst War Veterans Fikschib Ease Po Woodlaen Agenda Rlib John Carp Gyameiny Place Kid Nature Club Mrs. & & Heath West Gramercy Slrnel Philomathic Sinh Tina Troy West Rosewood Stenne Stale Woodvien Cirete W. Ant Othoors Alamo Teview Mary Boaritin Esses Baptist Toihle al Tian Walter Tine Tile Sebuley

Social Calendar for San Antonio Society Events

Social calendar notes events in San Antonio with a buffet supper at Mrs Teiit's home complimenting Miss Jeanins and others, a dinner party at 4 o clock, a Bright Shawl fashion show luncheon, and debutante appearances by Miss Hurst and Miss Beckmann. Also listed are a funeral notice for ArchTike POX and a Walton street gathering hosted by Mrs Callason.

Ywaday JS Teiit Tomm Biss Jeanins al Fiainbow Tenance St. Anthony Ing Tom Brown Beeville Camp Felder Finebean Bright Bright, Shawl, Davernag Misses Aac Hurst Angie Lana Beckmann Bright Shaw Hincheon G. P. Callason Walton Street Rasinay

Pilon And Guests Attend Fashion and Garden Party

Martha Galhoun reports on a social scene with guests in colorful attire at an event featuring a garden terrace by Vernon Taylor, a frost Brothers style show with all-girl and all-men segments, hostesses Martha Wiggis June Glemens Vera Searcy and Evelyn White, and flower girls Jerry Roemer and Marorie Oliver. Archduke Felix of Austria mentioned. Town Hall talk by W.7 H. planned. notes on fashion, gardens, and social fixtures.

Martha Galhoun Witte Bull Usund Sieh Belte Dayis Embel Tie Anhorium Imperial Archduke Felix of Austria Graf Arch Sa Antonis P. Ameson Town Hall Vernon Taylor Frost Brothers Siemien Lie Slag Perty Martha Wiggis June Glemens Vera Searcy Evelyn White Jerry Roemer Mariorie Oliver Jean Browne Battle Steves Mary Catherles Arimstrong Betty Herpel Zelime Lytte Judy Williams Betty Wagesfuht Irs Byur Lemoine Flaherty

Mashed Potatoes to Be Yule Diet

A garbled note suggests mashed potatoes for Christmas with references to Yotonda Tarses and a December date. The text is unclear but indicates a holiday meal plan involving mashed potatoes and a pale attempt at detailing dates and names.

Miss Etta Larkin to arrive with guests in Lexington

Miss Etta Larkin of New York City and her guest Miss Evelyn Beard travel to Lexington to visit relatives and stay with Mr and Mrs Leroy Donen. They plan a weekend ranch excursion while Miss Jean Pales debut dance date is rescheduled to February 5 due to weather.

Missy Etta Larkin New York City Wingsville Evelyn Beard Lexington Leroy Donen Vance Jean Pales Clark Fales Mondiay Laut Bales Port Stan Houston

Birth Announcement for Henry Anthony Sneer in New Family Note

Henry Russell Spicers announce the birth of their son Henry Anthony Sneer. Family guests include Mrs. Byleer formerly Miss Levin Leona, daughter of Gyps, and Mrs. Ornard Lennart. The party travels from Summit to Texas cities and then Houston, Austin, and Dallas.

Henry Russell Spicers Henry Tussell Eyleer Randolph Henry Anthony Byleer Levin Leona Gyps Ornard Lennart

Miss Watlington to Host Luncheon for Friends

Miss Helen Watlington will entertain with a luncheon at the Peight Shaw Wednesday complimenting a group of her friends.

Miss Watlington Helen Watlington Peight Shaw

Security agent change told

An old note reports changes in security agent staffing and payroll deduction practices. It cites POJ McCarthy Jr as a board member, notes on wage tax deductions, and receipt protocols when workers are paid or leave. The text mentions the security board and employer responsibilities.

Carruths of Kerrville Attend Weekend Socials

Mr and Mrs Ed Carruth and daughter Jane of Kerrville visited Kerrville over the weekend. They attended a dancing party hosted by Mrs A Schreiner Jr and the Wow Las ey Friday evening at the Country chair. Mrs Bill Magruder and daughter Eleanor will host the coming weekend.

Ed Carruth Jane Kerrie E. Carruth A. Schreiner Jr Wow Lasey Bill Magruder Eleanor Imy Mes. Carruth Kerrville

Surgeon General Mage to visit Hot Springs on leave

Surgeon General James Magee departs San Antonio after a welcome visit and travels to Hot Springs for a period of rest before returning to Washington DC. The trip follows a widely covered reception during his stay in Texas.

Magee Hot Springs James Mage San Antonio Jett Washwarten

Wheeler Bells Leave for Pensacola Farewell

Mrs Wheeler Dell will depart Wednesday December 20 for Pensacola to take their home. A group of Bell's friends will host a farewell luncheon in her honor at Brigne Shaw on the same day.

Pensacola Home Ox Wheeler Dell Fla Bell Brigne Shaw

John J O Connells Guests In Wells Home

Mrs John J OConnell and family from Fort Worth visit Mr and Mrs Ned Wells as guests A luncheon at the Busht Shawl will honor Miss Beatelee Whealley bride view of dinnery Twelve guests invited

Wells John J. O'Connell Julie Anne Fort Worth Ned Wells

Aerocade to Attract Fliers to San Antonio Flight Event

Announcement states Aerocade will attract more than 7000 aircraft owners to San Antonio for the annual event staged by eight leading airplane manufacturers. San Antonio is designated as one of four starting works for the flights with planes leaving in a staggered sequence.

Myers San Antonio Orlando Pie San Anteuld Slinson Fiele

VIGTOR LIKES RIVER PROJECT AND TOUR TOURING

Antonins chvey ben ten Ling proines reports on a river project visit as Faust and Moreland praise the San Atlante police. Faust notes a plea for directions and compliments Chief Ray Ashworth while the visitors comment on local courtesy and a lingering mood of admiration.

Antonins Chvey Benten Nyark Moreland Faust Miey America San Atlante Tig Ray Ashworth Adlanio Noel

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