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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1936

Page

3

Second Death Occurs as Promised in Andover Case

Hastings recalls the Poirot investigation into a second murder plot linked to the ABC firm. Poirot and Sussex police gather officials including Carter and Dr. Thompson to discuss an alphabet based motive and a planned attack at Bexhill or Andover. They plan watches on shopkeepers and Ascher associates, fearing a repeating homicidal spree.

Thi Potrat Jong Tass Invest Maudé ABC Poirot Susses Glen Stam Andover Supers Carter Sussex Police Japp Crome Thompson Hilmstead St Beirot Bexnill Ornstable Dr. Thompson Mare Ascher Cleary Wextall Glen Ascher Willesses Partridge Riddell Andover Ditile Haslings Jack the Hinger Hastings

Mystery on the Beach Death Clue Strikes Bexhill

Poirot reports a young waitress Elizabeth Darnard found dead on the beach at Bexhill. Time of death placed between 11:39 pm and 1:00 am. Source notes an ABC open at the trains to found so many Ander s. Christie Inc.

Poirot Mie Bexhill Elizabeth Darnard Vales ABC Anders Chistie. Inc

Marian Martin pattern 9122 for a wave frock sizes 14 to 42

The San Antonio Light advertises Marian Martin pattern 9122 a beginner friendly pattern with illustrated steps. It features back bodice front bodice and capelet sleeves in gingham calico or dimity and includes a full sew chart. Order by sending 13 cents per pattern plus size name and address to Pattern Department.

Martin Marian Martin San Antonio

Marriage and Christmas Wives in a Humorous 1930s Verse

A playful 1936 verse by Mapys satirizes bachelor life during the holidays. It contrasts a wary, guarded man with the lure of romance, noting how marriage can overtake a man unprepared. The piece hints at gifts, flowers, apologies, and the festive season as social pressures. It reflects light humor about love, commitment, and Christmas.

Mapy’s

Table Talks on Winter Preserves and Marmalade

Mildred Kitchen surveys winter preserves and marmalades with practical recipes. She explains quick marmalade from citrus, cranberry jelly methods, and apple-based treats to enhance meals, noting pantry options and storage tips for a homemaker during winter.

Howepife

Finger Nail Care Reminder for Daily Routine

The note stresses daily attention to fingernails and cuticles. After washing hands, gently press the cuticle back with a softened wood stick to prevent hangnails. Maintaining this habit is presented as essential for healthy nails and overall finger care.

Three Men on a Horse still drawing crowds on Broadway

By Fay King reports Erwin the invincible non testing picker of portes dominates in Three Men on a Horse. The touring and Broadway companies continue to tour and perform. The play’s appeal grows with each run as actors improve and audiences return for repeat viewings.

Fay King Erwin Portes Horst Gning

Inquiries on Etiquette For Formal Dinners And Weddings

Dear Mrs Beeckman asks about dress code timing and table manners for a formal hotel dinner dance and about gloves napkins ushers and bouquets for a wedding. Guidance covers starting time attire glove length corsage and bouquet choices to maintain proper manners in 1936 society.

Cornelius Heechman Beeckman José Mrs. Beeckman Fotr King Feas

Beauty Hints For Neck and Back Contouring

Practical advice on reducing fullness at the neck and back by posture, massage, and cream. Suggests chest up, hands clasped behind, kneading motions, rolling flesh, and singing backward while applying pressure. A family helper may assist by applying firmer hammering motions to the flesh, noting it may take time.

Bis Embls Ib

Quick Pattern Sale Notice in Old San Antonio Light

A brisk reader offer from The San Antonio Light Needlework Department invites buyers to send 10 cents for pattern 1332 detailing a blouse sized 18 and 2 to 4, plus skirt directions and stitch illustrations. The note requests exact pattern number and end address.

San Antonia Poer

Beauty Brevities on Diet and Exercise for Figure and Skin

The piece urges exercise to slim the waist and tone the torso, warns against unsafe massages, and describes simple routines to tighten bust lines. It also advises a balanced diet, ample water, daily baths, and hygiene tips for teeth and skin care with generic guidance on brushing and mouth rinses.

Dear Miss Fairfax and Love Letters Advice Pack

A collage of Beatrice Fairfax columns and reader questions on wedding attire and dating. Guidance covers wearing hats or dresses to a church wedding, handling mixed signals, and preserving dignity amid changing crushes with pragmatic, period tone.

Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Oride Jim

Hair Tints and Time: Balancing Growth and Touch-Ups

The text notes white hair grows about five inches per year requiring frequent touch-ups, roughly every four weeks, to maintain appearance. It emphasizes ongoing maintenance and the unseen costs in time and expense for coloring.

Mieas

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