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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1939

Page

2

Teeny Weany Teddy Hint in Bloomsbury Dinner

Ex-Sergeant Beet arrives as Sir John Meredith debates a plan to assist a distressed young niece seeking marriage, while a mysterious shooting claims a man’s life. The scene unfolds around decanters and a tense family gathering in a private room.

John Beet Jennie Seid Meredit Meredith Duanita Sergeanh Sailen Lary Meredith Reef Juanita Titanite Bert Isis Tre Beef Matthew Beef

Unsteady Confession in Meredith Manor Mystery

Connie Smith and Herbert Beef discuss the coroner case at Meredith manor. The talk centers on motive for a death tied to money and a fellowship, revealing tensions about salary raises and possible murder.

Meredith Seon Herbert Afcredith Rei Wes Auss Smith Meredith Seatuhamel Connie Beel Burk Dong Peel Sir John Herbert Farreentiy Mal Nower Mella

Walter A. Henshaw Holds Open House Visit

Walter A. Henshaw invites the public to an open house at his home on Wednesday. The event aims to showcase efforts by local writer A. Stepshaw and notable figures including Wibald One Mouse, with activities planned around a Bonn cinema setting and a theme tied to Lactne.

Walter A. Henshaws Aha Mie A Stepshaw

Hoods Here to Stay in 1949 Fashion

In a 1949 fashion note, hoods are praised for practical wear indoors and as wind shields for outer garments. The piece describes a gray crepe gown with matching hood and glittering embroidery, noting its inexpensive sparkle, versatility for occasions, and the styling suggestion of a wrap for a gala.

LA Wood

Informal Wedding Invitations and Reception Plans

A letter discusses an informal wedding at the cemetery of a church at 3:24 PM with two dinners at home. It asks how to word invitations for both ceremony and reception, whether to inform guests only about the reception, and who should write the invitations, suggesting the mother or a close relative prepare them.

Tivater Simamats Jus Beeckman

Auxiliary to Hold Annual Yule Dinner at Eaton Home

The Postal Supervisors auxiliary hosts its annual Christmas dinner and tree at Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Eaton's home 12M Highland Boulevard Thursday at 7 p.m. Honored guests include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hater of Austin. Mrs. Mater presides over the state organization. assists by Mesdames Coebtler Duke and Willam Gastins.

Postal Supervisors' Auxiliary R. P. Eaton Highland Boulevard Harry Hater Austin Mater State Organization of Postal Supervisors Eston Mesdames A. Coebtler Duke Willam Gastins

Snowy yard scenes and a hometown wedding of sorts

A fragmented local item describes Mrs. Bill Fordtran and daughter Josephine visiting Stockdale briefly, noting admiration for Josephine's beauty. It mentions winter decorations, a snowlit scene, and neighbors like Rich Beckman and Nelson Leary, with references to weather and garden work amid faded recollections.

Seahtihas Calhoun Bill Fordtran Josephine Stockdale Umieone

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Christmas weddings in Los Angeles spotlight two ceremonies

Cupid keeps pace as two weddings take place in simple settings. Christine Robbins wed Thurman Leeara in a St Mark’s Episcopal ceremony officiated by Rev J H Jones with attendants and in laws from Freer and Waco. The couple plans to reside on Peacock Alley after a Monterrey trip.

Cupid Santa Claus Christine Christ St. Marks Episcopal M. Batur Bils Jeanny Elizabeth Robbins Mua Meares Delbest Beceme Hide J. O Waco Everett Jones Join Langley Walter Dunham Gladys Denton Aru Edward D. McCall Dry Bishop Gord Hope Jack Robbins Geoge Delbet Robbins Jr Freer Robbing Jr Monterrey

Dr Edwards Hosts Debutantes at Tinharne Cocktail Party

Dr Edward s hosted a debutante reception at belongings on Tinharne f Q Gast Hulsache Avenue. Figures included Misses Amand Hurat Hester Hudison Margaret Whisenant and Edith Ogchtan. The dining room featured a Venetian bowl centerpiece with white blossoms and crystal candelabra. Guests were assisted by Mrs Sulda Echols and Mesdames Laurence A Hibrsl Harry Harrison Vache Lackey and others.

Douglas Edwards Tinharne Hulsache Avenue Amand Hurat Hester’ Hudison Margaret Whisenant Edith Ogchtan Debattatites Willie Wes Herres Delabra Ue Walfet Rockfall Edwarte Danister Sulda Echols Mesdames Laurerce A. Hibrsl Harry Harrison Vache Lackey Burett Cochran James Chithim Herb Hryant

Miss Gehse Hosts Luncheon for Bride-to-Be Helm Tibbets

Mrs Katherine Gehse honored Miss Helm Tibbets, bride-to-be, with a Mineheon luncheon at La Fonda on Saturday. Mexican theme decorations and marineros set the festive tone, as guests enjoyed the afternoon and admired the couple-to-be.

Miss Ochse Katherine Gehse Helm Tibbets Mineheon la Fonda

Open House Planned at Rice Home for Teens

Teen Open House is planned at the home of Miss Rice and Mr and Mrs Tantars Puli Kelly and Milks Dermardina Rter. The event is set for December 37 at Milan Rice’s home. Mary Lee of Austin will attend with her brother Mud Fister, Dr and Mrs. Kenley.

Miss Rice Tantars Puli Kelly Dermardina Milan Rice Malan Pat Kenley Mary Lee Austin Mud Fister

Social Calendar for San Antonio Debutantes and Officers Events

Social calendar lists numerous dinner parties and dances in San Antonio venues. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. Caryell Halt Savage of Abilene hosting a corktaill party and couples at Fort Sam Houston Officers clubs, with debuts and pre-dance gatherings for Misses Rosamary Preemn and Pauline Carrington. Events span private homes and clubs on Stanford Drive and Fort Sam, featuring cocktails, dinners, suppers, and a gala dance schedule.

Balunday A. A. Crown Caryell Halt Savage Abilene Howard Davis Cork Stanford Drive R. Todd Buffet Sipper Melly Migs Dey Carter Mises Pacline Carring On Margaret Wilseliant Gaphs Joel Kinnee Fort Sain Offlerrs Club Rosamary Pree Daneld Exigue

Carolyn Brown Honored by Nixons at St Anthony Hotel

Debutante Carolyn Brown was feted by Dr and Mrs J W Nixon at a St Anthony hotel party with 26 guests in blue and silver decor. Nearby, Alyce Abney Charlton and John Earl Hickey wed in St Louis Missouri at Centenary Methodist church with Rev Quarles M Crowe officiating. The bride wore cornflower blue frock and ivory bouquet. after New Year they will reside in Dallas.

J. W. Nixon St. Anthony Hotel Carolyn Brown Gebutantes Piotr Sa Antoniens Alyce Abney Charlton James Monroe Charlton John Earl Hickey Longview St. Louis Centennary Methodist Church Quarles M. Crowe Var Dalla

Miss Muriel Turner to Spend Holidays in City

Miss Muriel Turner a student at Texas State College for Women in Denton will arrive home Saturday for the Christmas holidays. Details on her plans are limited but she will spend time with family and friends during the festive period.

Jane Dertke Newcomb Oplonite Brymour Deatke Muriel Turner City Texas State College For Women Dent Aceive Siman Anetoni Chinaimeas Turner Arian T

Party to Attend Sugar Bowl in New Orleans City

A group including Forbura Browne Aioice Martin Dale Dorothy Bleves and Henry Menge plans a trip to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl game on New Year's Day driving to the city and taking to the event.

Pair to Be Feted on Anniversary of Wedding

Ta and Mrs. T Ames Graves Jr will be honored on their wedding anniversary with a reception in the ball room of the Anthony hotel. Mrs. Laura Wise Maverick of New York is the guest of the Graves for the occasion.

T Ames Graves Jr At Anthony Air's Grave Laura Wise Maverick

Club Calendar For L A Saturday Evening

Myrtle grove Woodton chant WL Ab Woodmcn hall event noted with brief club calendar entry. Details fragmented but indicates local club activity scheduled for Saturday evening in Los Angeles area venues.

Myrtle Grove Woodtmon Woodmicn Hall

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