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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1941
Page
8
A column discusses debutante carriage and gait, arguing on-beat steps and upright posture. It warns against lax hips and slouch, urging balance of weight between heel and toe, straight shoulders, and a poised, modest stride to convey refinement.
A series of society gatherings featured Miss Tanora Mavermicn and Malcolm Norton’s marriage at First Presbyterian, a reception for the bride’s family, and a Towns debutante appearance. Other events included a dance at the Gunter hotel, a Country Club reception, and multiple open houses and teas hosted by local families throughout the evening.
Dr Pat Nixon Jy, a West Point Medical Reserves first lieutenant on active duty, arrived in San Antonio to visit his parents for Christmas. Chi Omega alumnae plan a 10:30 coffee Tuesday at the home of Mrs Joe Bheldon, with assistance from several local hosts.
Dr and Mrs Daniel Abel Russell announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor to James DuBase Folbre son of Mr and Mrs Charles Folbre. Eleanor a Barnard alumna pledged Zeta Tau Alpha at Texas and plans further study while James Sigma Chi member and Texas Cavaliers affiliate will finish university this year. The couple met at a December 3 luncheon at Mrs F Reynolds home.
A 40 page bookinterpreting Your Dreams explains how dreams reveal subconscious thoughts and hidden desires. It discusses symbols like a tall thin man or a swindling salesman and how dreams reflect ambition love fear and unresolved feelings.
In a tense kitchen table discussion the group pieces together clues from the murder at the Burton house. Theorizing Bruce Forrestal hid a secret meeting with Gala while Professor Roberts’s death sparks a scramble to place blame and reveal hidden loyalties.
Debutante Lydia Bryant is the guest of honor at a charity debut tea and ball hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bryant to aid the Red Cross Wall. The festive event features a country-clad setting with Christmas trees blue lights balloons and bells and notable attendees including Mrs. Norman Brooke Dix and Misses Glemens Holland Locke Venable Ware Towne Houston Pins. An midnight breakfast of sausage and eggs followed the gala.
Martha Calhoun reports Stephens College students Jane Alterman Marjorie Dolinet and Montoria Holmes plan a Christmas project aiding an orphanage under the college’s religious education program. Stella Cutter celebrates her December 18 birthday with champagne and canary among guests. Newcomers Mr and Mrs Paul Goodeneigh have moved from Chicago to Texas and bought a ranch in Useirawa. Pattern 1688 details dress sizes 34 to 44 and required yardage, with early shopping advised.
Open house scheduled for Saturday at the home of Mrs Hilton T Jowell for a small group of close friends. The event coincides with a review meeting of the Southern Royalty Club and includes remarks by Mrs Evelyn Fage and Mrs Pearl Bridgen as incoming president. officers listed include Mrs Claudia Jones president and others.
Debs Mesdanicn dwin Shook Phil Shook and John Calhoun hosted eight guests Tuesday evening at Mrs John Shook’s home to honor Misa Oxrollne George home from George Washington University and three debutantes Milases Anne Boyle Josephine Houston Lydia Bryant. A brass bowl of potpourri and red papers decorated the dining room. assisting were Mrs Marlin Dittmar Miss Frances Ann Maezen and Maes Talsita Shook.
Mildred Kitchen advises simple festive entertaining with buffet suppers for holiday gatherings. Includes ham as main dish, accompaniments like potatoes bread jelly and relishes, and an apricot glaze method with fruit cocktail garnish for a ready to serve meal.
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