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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1938

Page

2

Hongkong Airbase Murders Conspiracy Revealed in Interrogation

Ex-soldier Melhorne and detective North plot during a tense interview at a borrowed office. They discuss money, a leaked formula, and the risk of betrayal as North presses for intelligence on a woman at Eve's Mat lazh and a suspect ally in a high-stakes airways deal.

Noria Les Dengling Skippee Melhorne Matagaipa Nodden Lopes Adil Tne

Beauty Hints and Fashion Do's for Women

The piece critiques exotic makeup trends and hairstyles, arguing fashionable looks should be natural and delicate. It condemns loud cosmetics, urging moderate use to enhance skin, tone, and dignity while warning men may resist drastic changes.

Table Talks On Canned Peas And Their Rising Popularity

Homemakers note canned peas have risen in popularity since earlier eras when they were luxury items. Improvements in canning expanded yearly access, delivering tender, flavorful peas with nutrition. Peas suit many dishes from salads to soups. the season’s quality is high and costs are lower this year.

Tor Uielr Mary Hamilies

Pets add zest to color and flavor in meals

Mildred Kitchen notes that pets enrich meals by offering contrast in flavor texture and color, enhancing both rye dishes and vegetable combinations. The observations highlight how animal elements can complement plant foods in varied preparations.

Etiquette and Farewell Party Replies in Plain Words

Letters discuss proper responses to farewell gifts and planning etiquette for a church village. Advice covers gracious thanks, speaking sincerely, and avoiding showy language. Additional guidance addresses appropriate behavior for inviting dates to family holiday dinners and proper hostess etiquette.

Beocsivay Tov Braun Evite

Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax

Dear Miss Fairfax says a wife should balance romance and companionship with her husband's wishes. The columnist advises a compromise allowing occasional evenings out while preserving home life by sharing chores and time by the fire.

Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax

Mary Quite Contrary Type Advises Indifference

A reader asks about a girl who acts indifferent and resists dates. The adviser compares her to a Mary Mary Quite Contrary character, suggesting that showing indifference may provoke interest. The column urges patience and hints at learning from past experiences with such behavior.

Ine Oeronamie Mary Gors Ming Pena Syn Tne

Deer Daily Cigar Cartoon Distracts From Trailside Crash

New York dispatch reports a court dismissed a vehicular crash case after the defendant Peter Cavrolet of Hastings MN was involved in a Harley River Speedway accident that left complainant Miss Lash with a possible skull fracture. The district attorney noted that because of Sundae marriage, the complainant could not be forced to testify, and the case was dismissed. A separate Wyoming item mentions a deer on a ranch giving a lighthearted note to the day.

Knee Manchuria North Malharne Melnonine Suse New York Bille Lash West Nindtieth Street Peter Cavrolet Hastings Daverolet Harley River Lagh Cody Wyo Uec Ant Frederick B. Dudes Bryant

PTA Congress Plans Fivefold Social Legislation Program

Austen Dec 2 INS A Texas PTA Congress outlines a fivefold program covering child welfare education public welfare health and library service The plan seeks state and county tax powers for social programs uniform vehicle code and stricter liquor and gambling controls plus improved school facilities and teacher provisions The group urges funding for dependent and delinquent children custodial care for special needs children and expanded state library services chaired by Mrs Tompkins with Mrs Byber leading the legislative committee

Austen Texas Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Mary Carter Tooney Tompkins Service Bureau Congress Ita Kito Ure Ucense State Health Department Tompking Hal P. Byber Avsila

Grapefruit Decline In Cuban Exports Cited

Washington reports show Cuba to United States grapefruit shipments for the October 1934 period were far below 1937 levels. Adverse Isle of Pines weather affected the crop and October 1938 shipments reached over 1,000,000 pounds, with pineapples also showing a seasonal rise though overall trade cooled in 1937.

Washington Cuba United States Perpoval Havana Department of Commerce Isle of Pines Unitedates Oalober

Rooftop Parking Station Planned in New York

A rooftop parking station is planned in New York city. Cars will reach the roof one story above street level by a ramp. The facility will include about 15 000 square feet of parking space and will also house a restaurant and beauty parlor below.

New York Azores

Marian Martin sewing pattern ad for girl dresses

An advertisement promotes Marian Martin sewing patterns for girl dresses in silk cotton or wool with various sleeve and length options. It highlights ease of sewing, affordable cost, and sizes 6 8 10 12 14 with pattern instructions and a mail order request to the Fas Antonio Light Pattern department.

Marian Makin Marian Martin Patyon Fas Antonio Light Pallurn Department

Queen Elizabeth to be largest Cunard liner yet

New Cunard White Star paperliner Queen Elizabeth touted as the world’s largest ship. It will measure about 1,036 feet long, displacing around 85,000 tons, with a single funnel and 12 high pressure boilers in four rooms, vs Queen Mary’s 24 boilers and four funnels.

London Mary Cunard Queen Ellenbeth

Ring Lost 35 Years Found by Walker

In Pittsburgh Dee Bi Mrs Catherine Pinus 74 of Homemville today recovered her wedding ring lost 35 years ago when a cut wrist caused it to slip off during garden work. The ring lay buried beneath repairs by a WPA crew and was identified by the initials K B as belonging to Mrs Fields after inquiries.

Walker Pittsburgh Dee Catherine Pinus Homeville Ils Toremanty Mys. Fields

Soviet pilot eyes round North Pole to California flight

Moscow announces ambitious plan by Mikhail Groovy to fly a purpose built plane from Moscow over the North Pole to Southern California and back without landing. He notes a possible 12500 mile route at 26 000 to 32 000 feet and says refueling risks can be mitigated with new design.

Moscow Mikhail Groovy Calfornia Feenelsmen Codas Ross Gromev North Pole Californis

Boots Smart Again for Winter Wear

PARIS December 24. Unusual winter footwear styles appear as French women embrace bans, small boots, and clogs. Day wear features black small boots with up to three buttons, while evening wear includes a satin-like boot. Boots with fat heels and bold colors gain popularity, and three-inch heels remain the height.

Paris

Garden Bright Patchwork Design Patcher Notes

A fragmented item describes patchwork ideas and sewing tools. It mentions yardage charts and a colorful design concept. The language is jumbled with garbled terms and unclear instructions. It appears to reference fabric cutting and needlework processes without clear steps.

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