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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1941

Page

13

Mystery of the Missing Stone Baffles Inspectors

In a cluttered investigation scene Aunt Millie and Inspector confront a missing fieldstone kept as a keepsake by professor Burton. Roberts and Forrestall discuss origins from Central America while a cautious tone hints at hidden treasure and an ensuing search.

Toni Trepedor Central America Ver Tor Roberts Forrestall Jerge Stod Eiett Indies

Several Civil Service Jobs Offer High Pay and Benefits

A government career offers above average pay across many fields. Designers, clerks, and postal workers earn from about 1440 to 2100 yearly, with top salaries reaching 2600 in defense roles. Tests are required, age limits vary, and a Guide to U S Government Jobs lists duties and requirements.

Uncle Sam Postal Service Customs and Immigration Patrol U. S

Christmas party planning for children with games and fun

A guide for hosting a kid friendly Christmas party outlining definite event progress and multiple games. It recommends classic favorites such as Musical Chairs and Blind Man's Bluff for very young children and stresses having a variety of activities to fill the party as the children anticipate the main moments.

Cuan Stark

Christmas Party Dress Up Guide From A bygone Year

A festive guide suggests children dress as Snow White or Mother Goose for a Christmas party. It recommends costumes, greeting guests in costume, and playful props. Centerpieces feature red and green decorations, balloons, and Christmas greens. It covers costumes, food, music, and timing for a playful holiday event.

Jack Horner Rome Santa Glaus Mie Eich

University Women garden group meets at Mrs Gordon McLowell home

A garden group meeting of the University Women will be held at Mrs Gordon McLowell's home, 129 Jasdoo Street, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Various members including Mesdames Willan Flatinery Lin Merweed Milton Apences Fred Parker J. W. Winter and Mrs Marion Johtson are noted as part of the show. House pot plants will be sold by Maral Mofo.

Ane Rollowng Wi Terveag Josse Tuathern Mesdames Willan Flatinery Lin Merweed Milton Apences Fred Parker J. W. Winter Marion Johtson University Gordon McLowell Jasdoo Street Maral Mofo

Right Use of Brash Aids Healthy Hair

An older discussion on hair vitality and care notes that the back of the head often retains more strands and that brushing patterns can affect growth. It cites temple and crown brushing to stimulate blood flow, mentions natural shedding cycles, and observes thinning with age, suggesting a future emphasis on diet to support hair health.

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Mrs Brinson Returns Elome in San Francisco Visit

Mrs. Brinson and family return to San Francisco after visiting her mother Mrs. Lucille Bonnett and siblings. Major Brinson serves as aide to Lt. Gen. John L. DeWitt of the Fourth Army. Proceeds from the dance support the Red Cross.

Noah M. Brinson San Francisco Lucille’ Bonnett Ralph G. Bonnett Major Brinson John L. DeWitt Fourth Army

Playful Puss Quilt Pattern Teaches Applique

This readable ad notes a playful cat themed quilt pattern titled Playful Puss. It explains using a single patch carry to applique, alternating materials for interest, and mentions Pattern 460 with a diagram of a block. It invites readers to mail to The San Antonio Tight Needlecraft Mopt with name and address.

San Antonio

Home seekers explore ShasaUeasons Want Ads section

Readers chase dream homes in the ShasaUeasons 18 to 23 Want Ads, with listings likely featuring houses, prices, and contact notes. The brief notice signals real estate opportunities and nearby offerings to help buyers compare options.

ShasaUeasons

Marriage of Jean Grutchfield to Dan Grutchfield Announced

A Sunday party at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Willian Cart announced the marriage of their daughter Jean to Dan Grutchfield son of Mr and Mrs Silas Martin Grutchfield of the city. The couple wed June 21 at Camp Horse he is with the national guard. The bride is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and Incarnate Word College and the groom a Jefferson graduate. They plan to live at 9002 Patadone Street.

Charles Willian Cart Jean Dan Grutehfield Silas Martin Grutehfield Floyd Snyder Forreat A. Dunn Camp Horse F ‘Mra. Grutchfield Thomas Jefferson High School Yerimessees Dugemus Incarnate Word College Jefferson st.Mary’s Patadone Street Aos

Party Honors Mrs Shand at Bright Shawl Luncheon

Philadelphia guest Mrs Alexander Shand visiting her sister Mrs Paul Brink hosted a Monday luncheon at Bright Shawl with 60 guests. Complimentary notes for Mrs Shand included Ben Irby Brink Pred Roy Leroy Jeffers and R 5 Reed. Mrs Ray Sivley hosted a home tea and shower for Dorothy Lee Albrecht with lace cloth centerpieces White carnations and tulle. Mrs Oscar H Albrecht and Mrs Frank Deaver Chariton presided at the table as guests toasted the honoree.

Frank Forteat Alexander Shand Philadelphia Paul Brink Ben Irby Brink Pred Roy Leroy Jeffers R. 5. Reed Ray BE. Sivley Dorothy Lee Albrecht Oscar H. Albrecht Frank Deaver Chariton

Orange Walnut Muffins From Mildred

A vintage recipe for Orange Walnut Muffins by Mildred. Ingredients include shortening, beet sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, walnuts, salt, baking soda, orange juice and zest. Instructions cover creaming, folding, batter mixing, filling two thirds full, and baking at high heat about 20 minutes. A glaze with beet sugar and orange peel is suggested for service.

Mildred

Yule Auxiliary Chooses Officers at San Antonio

Yule Chapter Ladies and judges appoint Mrs. Bera Sexton as president with senior and junior vice presidents, chaplain and other officers. The group plans a Christmas program at The Washington Living PTA library, featuring carols, messages, and a community welfare project.

San Antonio United Spanish War Veterans Tellows Hall Mand | Wade Christias Cheef Tha Pippel Dora Sexton Hien Saat Woopask Prevdents Parley Tin Awstats Éclense Bera Sexton Minute Mitenel Mary A. Behatfer Maine Howry Marvis Sehneldee Reris Lee Jessie Even Price Maud Wade Green Carolyn Faison

Mrs McCauley Visits Here From Antapolis Md

Mrs Cleveland McCauley former Helen Leary arrived Saturday from Antapolis Maryland for a brief visit with her mother Mrs Harriett Leary. The Page Junta High School PTA met with talks on religious training and plans for Christmas baskets for the needy. A pre Christmas recital at San Antonio Academy featured many students, with Tom Scurry earning a bead progress award.

McCauley Cleveland McCauley Helen Leary Antapolis Harrietti M. Leary Willan F. Hanke iDan Venry Ely Carolyn Jean Mr- Ang E. Jackson Serum Henry Hawke Slucenta Alice May- Ifield San Antonio Academy Christeas Musts Will Austin Janet Bruner Tom Carter Mary Antis Dittmar Doc Dittmar Artie Iezebrigg Robert Joseph Ellen Ann Korth Lou Eda Korth Car Eline Carah Kayton Jack Dindsay Werty Love Diane Marley Marlon Marey J. V. Rowandr Jo Jo Birelter John Strobe Edgar Sime Tom Scurry M Binelair Francis Tewen Charles Tewes The West Houston

Don’t Fear Visit to Prospective In-Laws

A reader advises future daughters in law how to handle a weekend visit to a fiancé’s family. Emphasizes acting as if at home, respecting differing beliefs, avoiding conflict, and not outdrinking the hosts. Warns against party breakers and suggests polite refusals when offered alcohol. Seeks more letters from both sides about in-law visits.

Philosophy Club Formed At College

Newly organized at Our Lady of the Lake College the Philosophy club is sponsored by Dr. de Tome Ledgin with Misy Dane Slack as president. Members luncheon at the Amachee rear of the St. Anthony hotel included Marty Jane Black and other students. The St Joseph’s Alvant association held a Christmas party at St Cecilia’s hall. The Captain Augustus Jones chapter US Daughters of 1622 met at Mrs. W. F. Coteman’s home. sewing for the American Red Cross was planned. The Jackson Day cabinet was dispensed with and the January 24 meeting set at Mrs. B. Freeways’ home. The Mark Twain PTA met in the school auditorium. the program featured Defense training discussions and a choral number. The Thomas Jefferson High School PTA planned a Thursday meeting with a Christmas program.

Page Junta High School T. A BR. Faulk Clyde ¥. Hickersong FR. Faulk Mra Cade Wave Plany Childrens Christ. Mag Lais M. Brown The Jostessen Our Lady of the Lake College de Tome Ledgin Misy Dane Slack Engle Pass Reduix Alpha Tau St. Thomas Aquinas Ledvina Amachaece St. Anthony Hotel Marty Jane Black Mary Margaret Hannon Doris Barnes Gloria Goyer Pase Fucker Madeline Martin Marjorie Whithill Olive Lynn Fyans Dessie ‘Leary Beverly Young Captain Augustus Jones United States Daughters of Rnch W. F. Coteman Mey Henry R. Wofford Wright Ti Wan American Red Cross Freeman Ross H. H. Woolford Abe

Local clubs schedule evenings at various venues

Musical organizations at In Carnary Word College and Ban Antonio Must Teathers meet at private homes and hotels. Groups include Bentilak Monday evening, Palestine art Bela Lambda chapter of Bete Sigma Phi, Bexey County Compos tra and Authors of America, Circle No. 2 at Grace Lutheran, Centennial Benevolent club, Woodrow Wilson PT A, Tuesday Musical Club, and other civic and women’s groups gathering in schools, churches, and private residences across the area.

Bentilak Grace Lutheran Church Centennial Benevolent Club Nilan Mes John F. Gurming Dan White Plaza Entre Nous

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