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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1939

Page

6

Wotan's Wedge A Prelude to Blitzhine Mystery

In a divided room of Comrades Hart and Levinsky clash over a new arrival Comrade 13a Bilva from Bombay claiming Slatter was murdered Meredith exposes Hart as a former Scotland Yard inspector now entangled in a larger Nazi tied conspiracy The veteran detective then seeks information from Scotland Yard and meets McAllister who explains the German aristocrat General Von Wallenfels and hints at a broader Nazi plot linking the New Day organization to European intrigue

Slatter da Silva Sir John Hartec Bart Jeyinsky da Bilya Jon Meredith Criminal Investigation Department Scotland Yard Hart Harl Meredith Comrade Hart Levinsky Hlis Sir John Wee Lex Garage AL Habershaw Mick Seven Biwlers Road Alrevious Jack Mere- Ota Slaney Igor Levisky Igor Levinsky Felllowship Brighlight Joly Meredith Agai Scotland Mereriith McAllis Tex Inetelligence Neares Beer Garden Hretor Vector Oswald Osric Sir Hector Hitler Gorbbels Ribventrop Onnt Kian Max von Wallenteis L Hector Max Carl Erle Adolf von Elzen von Wallenfels McAllister Pietor General von Waslenfels Europe Mussars Max von Wallenfels Litte Wille Srend ‘Wattenfels Max Wallen Wallenfels Onemany Usex Switzerlans Sir Heeler

Very Clever Intergence in a Darting Banter

Meredith notes the cleverness of a character as Tart leads a rambling dialogue. Sir Trector agrees while objects blur with misheard names and vague references to historical figures and a princess.

Intergence Service Meredith Sir Trector Hector Katherine

Maternity Costumes Promote Practical Style For Expectant Mothers

Feature on smart maternity wear highlights adaptable wool frock and suit options that flatter figures without sacrificing chic. Describes waist definition by drawstring, wrap skirt lines, and subtle neck detailing in colors like Norwegia blue and rose, suitable for wearing under coats.

LLA Norwegia

Good Manners On Thank You Notes From Mrs Corne

Practical advice on crafting sincere thank you notes for Christmas gifts. Emphasizes expressing appreciation for the giver’s thoughtfulness rather than focusing on the gift itself. Encourages polite, personal language and avoiding vague or bragging statements. Suggests using quality writing paper and a straightforward tone.

Lius Beeckman Molton Conaider King Peas

Banana Chicken Salad And Bran Dumplings Menu Tips

Table Talks offers budget kitchen guidance and several recipes. Banana chicken salad combines bananas, pineapple, chicken, olives, and mayonnaise for four servings. Bran dumplings ride with slow stew. baked lamb and rice with onions, pickles, and curry flavors round out the menu.

Mildred Kitchen Rica

Miss Douglass Attendants Named for January Wedding

Miss Dorothy Dell Douglass chooses attendants for her wedding to Wyatte Gristie Trainor of Campus Christ. The bridal party includes Mary Scotte Locke Miseex May Trainer Evelyn Alizing Nancy Mclermimn and Mary Blanche Snavelay. Tred Zal-Mmanzig will sing with organ accompaniment by Mrs. George Sweni. Multiple prewedding events planned including a breakfast by Miss Olive Alexander with festive decor.

Dorothy Dell Douglass Wyatte Gristie Trainor Cmpus Mary Scotte Locke Aisin Homer Miseex May Trainer Evelyn Alizing Nancy Mclermimn Mary Blanche Snavelay Tred Zal- Mmanzig Miss Douglass

New Orleans Guests Attend Sugar Bowl Event

Mr and Mrs A J LaCoste of New Orleans visit Sugar Bowl activities as guests of Mrs F LaCoste leaving their Orne home Saturday. Miss Edna de Lallier hosts an informal buffet and eggnog party at her East Manidalay residence Thursday evening at 7.

New Orleans A.J. LaCoste F. LaCoste Orne Edna de Lallier East Manidalay

Rink Party Honors Debutante Marty Matchkill

A skating party at the Iceland rink honored debutante Edith Cochran. Decorated with greenery and chestnuts roasted over charcoal, the event served poppam red apples and hab chocolate. A snow fight ended the evening. about one hundred fifty guests were invited.

Marty Matchkill Iceland Edith Cochran Christias Egréeens

Lovelorn Advice From Beatrice Fairfax Cites Jealousy

Dear Miss Fairfax letters describe a girl who courted a boy, grew attached after he showed affection, and now feels love while watching him with another. The response urges self reflection, warns jealousy, asks whether the romance is genuine, and suggests asking for the ring only if reconciliation is desired.

Peon

Beauty Hints on Posture and Confidence for Women

The piece urges straight shoulders and high chest to improve breathing and complexion, warning that slouching creates fatigue and a tired look. It links posture to happiness, ambition, and overall health, and promotes tall, poised bearing as a beauty standard to endure daily tasks.

Christmas Tales and Holiday Happenings in Local Notice

Rev and Mrs un Cuponc celebrate Christmas with a baby born Christmas morning. Mr and Mrs Stewart Johnson greet a Christmas Eve baby. Alamed a Circle lights display hosted to hear Bilent Night. A Christmas tale recounts a car, a broken road, and a family burning Christmas cards for warmth. Calhouns of Atlanta visit relatives in San Antonio. Willard Toomer of Chicago arrives to visit.

Martha Calioun UN Cuponc Stewart Johnson Brom Frank T. Brady Alameda Circle Morgan Home Mann Mies Willard Toomer Chicago AL Menard Tur Road

Meyeres to Hold Annual Egenog Party

Mr and Mrs Teadore Mayer Jr entertain at home with their annual genog party on New Year’s night.

Teadore Mayer Jr

Arthur Biards Hold Open House Event At Home

Arthur Biards and family hosted an open house from 7 30 to 9 pm Tuesday at their residence. Guests toured a festively decorated dining area featuring delphiniums gladioli and a white tree with blue accents. Punch and coffee were served from an ice punch bowl and a poinsettia-adorned room. About 430 attendees attended the event with Mrs Walter Biard and others assisting in serving.

Tid Arthur Blara Mesdames Walter Biard Alfred Uilgate Claude Aniol Murry, Winn Lee Smith Miss Jewel]Carey Henry Lee Meee Boerne Perry Shipp Kathiern Houston

Social Calendar shows early week events in San Antonio

The Social Calendar lists Wednesday evening activities at the country club introducing debutante Hester Harrison and honoring Miss Pauline Carrington and others, plus rehearsals and dinners at homes and clubs. Events include a 8:30 p.m. home gathering for the Ford Tibbets wedding party and gatherings at Fort Sam Houston Officers Club and Cibolo in Boerne, with a Thursday luncheon and a Frost Brothers style show at St. Anthony Hotel.

Marcy Harrison Country Club Thesr Hester Josephine Houston Butte Pauline Carrington Margare Whienant Harbara Cailan Edith Cochran WW. Patton William DJ Ford Helen Tibbets William Jeffers Duck Matthews Opel Hohse Josephine Wilson Aaron Holland Walter A. Henshaw Jopen Doone Betty Wanda AL Fort Sam Houston Marshall Hell Dinnar Cibolo Boeme Jean Chrimpion Carriage House Ruth Taylor Carolyn Brown Margaret Whisenant Frost Brothers St. Anthony Hete Alexander McCallister Woman’s Club Mays Garl V. Ladow Trendonia

Tin Motif Marks Couple's Tenth Anniversary Party

Mrs Linea Wise Maverick hosted a tin anniversary reception at the St Anthony hotel ballroom for Dr and Mrs Aminas Maverick. The tin theme featured a rooster centerpiece and tin figures with red and green accents as guests served by Frank Martin Ceriton Hageinhi A M Russ Claude Courand and Griswold Gillette.

Tr Hana Aminas Maverick Graves Linea Wise Maverick St Anthony Hotel Mone Frank Martin Ceritton Hageinhi A. M. Russ Claude Courand Griswold Gillette

S A Club Calendar Summary for Week in Weatsony

Weatsony schedule lists dances at Gunter hotel and Olmos dioner club. Kaaldan review at Mrs Linut Ashlar home 229 Indiana. St John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid meets noon. Zant Zant social at Milam lab rooms. Dickinson chapter of Regular Veterans Women’s Association meets 2 p.m. at 11 Eads avenue.

Weatsony Pala Pleos Olmos Dioner Club Phosphor Faternity Gunter Hotel Olthers’ Council of Kaaldan Aeview Linut Ashlar Indiana St. John Milam Busiana Dickinson Regular Veterans Women's Association Jatinnna Mapp Eads Avenue

Luncheon Honors Venezuela Visitor

A Tuesday luncheon at Mrs Schlatter's home honored Mr Ord Watson of Maracaibo Venezuela. The event featured Christmas notes and guest mentions, with Everett Benversa and Mrs David Schlatter hosting.

Venezuela Everett Benvesa David Schlatter Schlatter Ord Watson Maracabo Tuacly

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