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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1939
Page
12
A fragmented social page recalls Christmas bustle in stores with women shopping, neighbors and volunteers, and holiday cards amid lively chatter. It notes local personalities and a mix of casual anecdotes from Mrs. Jones to Mrs. Lewis, along with small scenes of gift ideas, travel plans, and community charity efforts.
A garbled report notes an unidentified visitor from Ottawa with several names and misprinted details. It mentions holiday events, months of viewings, and a person named Mrs. Breithwayt, with scattered references to Clemens and Clemenda. The text is fragmented and uncertain.
A noon luncheon for Navy Mothers is announced at Abel's, with plans for a community gathering on December to discuss Christmas time events. Rev. Alperk Shirkey is listed among speakers. the meeting is hosted by the municipal auditorium at 610 Main Avenue.
A garbled notice notes lights arriving for Mr and Mrs Tanner and mentions Mr light taking a post graduate course at Harvard. It states plans to leave for Massachusetts early in the new year and references several local figures in a period newspaper voice.
A fragmented, florid look at phonograph culture through the late 1920s and 1930s. Mentions rising vinyl prices, consumer shifts back to records, and broad lists of artists, titles, and brands across various labels. Notes include modern entertainments, hobbyist collectings, and a parade of song titles and performers.
Fragmented notice reports Mrs W C Seale traveling to Arabia with unclear names and dates. The garbled text shows mentions of Arado Ryan Vota and Ghirpainias, with a note about Bah fein on the Peraten wuly and references to Mr Reale and Mrs Seale in a distant wear. The piece reads as a constrained society item or travel notice with many unreadable sections.
The marriage of Julgs Doyne Orta daughter of Mrs J Orts of Gonzales and Archie Lee Blakeway son of Mr and Mrs A L Blakeway of Larkin was solemnized Monday at the Leurel Helehtsmotho gist church with Rev Wn Goodrich officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her brother Willian Altmy Orta. Attending was Miss Glyen lyn Haut of Waco and a showeset coy rontal bouqhet of carnalions and lily of the valley. Bridesmaids included Misses Linds Block Winn Russie and Mesdames Frank Smuanders Fred Crawford Teg Hirsch Hes ton Flecher. Ushers and toomumen included D Orts Hugo Fisher Brea Orts Alfred Metz Herman Gris Ted Frlees. The couple left for a two weeks wedding trip to Houston Dallas and Fort Worth.
Mr Ae Dts and C G Lacey announce the marriage of Eyrit daughter Mildred to Charles J Quenetku. The ceremony was December 18 at Woodlawn Methodist parsonage with officiant CG Calhoun. After a brief period the couple will reside at 302 East Hulsiede Avenue, with family members present.
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