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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1939
Page
10
In 1900 Prince Max of Wallenfels leads a party toward a duel as tensions rise over a secret mission in Europe. The scene follows a rigid command structure, the transport woes, and the suspense of a swords duel to come, set in a frame of royal European intrigue.
Table Talks by Mildred Kitchen discusses the central role of coffee in daily life and menus. It shares a soft spice cookie recipe and a frosted coffee cookie recipe, including ingredients like vegetable shortening, molasses, and coffee, with instructions on mixing, rolling, and baking durations.
The text advertises feminine nightwear and dressing room pieces for wives, highlighting pastel Megligee robes with marabou sleeves in French blue pink waste and a beige tone. It mentions a Lyonseyed lounging ensemble and two piece striped wool outfits, noting cold weather comfort and smart color combinations.
Mrs Camp Felder hosted a luncheon at the Bright Shawl at 12 30 on Wednesday. Guests included Amanda Horst Athie Laura Beckmann Unley ALO MTS Jocepaine Henning Lamar Parnft and others with red crystal centerpieces and Yuletide color themes.
The Beta Lambda Phi unit meeting 8 is scheduled for Wednesday in the Plaza area. The notice notes the Delta Sigma Phi sorority event context and confirms the planned gathering.
Unclear text outlines steps for a sweet batter using brown sugar and coffee, with flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and raisins. Mentions greased pan, baking temp, and minutes, plus a later note about butter or margarine and sugar not clearly readable.
A humorous antique guide suggests thoughtful decor and home comforts as Christmas gifts for mothers. Ideas include a small sewing machine, decorative beams for the mantel, wall shelves, hanging book shells, ivy pedestals, a cozy chaise longue, a rocking chair, or a warm cotton apron to inspire cheer and domestic ease.
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Beauty guidance discusses bangs returning, hairlines and foreheads, soft curls, and styles to balance facial proportions. It notes bold center parts, crown details, and lighter shine over vacillations, plus color recommendations like dark cherry, burnt almond, and true reds to pair with plaids and browns.
A reader asks about dating a married man and weighing truth telling against family pressure. Fairfax advises against continuing the affair, noting the man shows weak character influenced by his mother and that secret meetings threaten any chance of a stable marriage. The response urges self care and cautions against risky behavior, while offering pragmatic guidance to avoid further harm.
General and Mrs. Robert Foy are spending several weeks at the Arayle hotel in Los Angeles. They are being greeted by a host of their San Antonio friends.
Carolyn Browne joins a hunting trip to Louisiana for duck season with Miss Thuth Parrish and Miss Betty Jameson leaving Monday and returning Thursday. Debutante events are noted with Miss Veva Penick Miller and Miss Margaret Barker visiting for the Browne household debut in December.
Mrs Raymond Lapham and her son Henry of Boston will visit Mrs Hebert D Jare Fatt in the season. They will be guests of Mrs Laphams mother during the visit and Miss Madge Jarratt will be honored at a luncheon at the Old State. Miss Jeanne Eebbing brides fest planned for this month.
A note announces an eggnog party set for Christmas day at the Hindt home on Army Bounty Yard in honor of Miss Rosemary Freeman and Ker Hance. Lieut Donald Edgar Carle is mentioned among the guests. Colonel and Mrs J M Hindt are hosting the event as an engagement celebration.
Miss Joan Brown spent a weekend in Houston as guest of Miss Flora Clarke and attended Sonja Henfey tea review. She will host the chapter’s Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Friday at the Masonic temple. The Cloverleaf Back club plans a 9 a.m. Friday meeting. The South San Antonio Parent Teacher Association met Thursday at 7:90 p.m. with Mrs. B. A. Terry presiding. Rev W. G. Kingman opened with an invocation. Mrs. Kall spoke on visual education and legal education. Mrs. Hall showed Life Worth Living files. Mrs. Wheeler gave a title Spiritual Grace as Jan Dickey performed. Hostesses were Mesdames Stewart Judkins Stubbins and Thompson.
A nostalgic critique recalls Douglas Fairbanks influence and fanciful aircrafts in past cinema, noting the oversized sets, flying carpet, and the winged Pegasus as lavish but outdated spectacle. The piece contrasts audience admiration with Fairbanks’s short stature and enduring appeal, then shifts to local events and talks by notable figures at Southwestern University and Jefferson High.
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