How to Get a Defense Job booklet promotes free training
The San Antonio Light advertises a 40 page booklet offering free defense job training across skilled trades including aircraft shipbuilding and metal work. It lists government and private programs, eligibility for youth and women, and notes shortages in machine shop aviation and related fields with details on where to obtain training and employment help.
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Army of Teamti
Civil Aeronautics Authority
San Antonio
New Year's Eve party planning with food and decor tips
A vintage guide offers party ideas for both large and small gatherings. It covers menu items like beaten biscuits with Virginia ham, non sweet crackers, salted nuts, tea biscuits, and assorted sandwiches, plus centerpieces, table balance, and invitation tips for informal and formal celebrations.
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Virginia
Melton Williams Killed in Hawaii Fête Details
Mrs J A Haker hosted guests as Melton Williams nephew of Mrs Dock W Williams was killed in Hawaii. Members of Ombran Alpha Samina sorority and escorts planned a Christmas progressive dinner. Activities included meals at hosts homes, dancing, games, and mystery gift exchanges reflecting service connections and holiday cheer.
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Te Ombran Alpha Samina
Ihe der
Melton
Ivenlig
Williams
Mes. Dack W
O'Lears
Altot Macomb
Emil Seal Harbor
Hawaii
Antonio Baturda
Heen
Manlas
Odes and town gossip mix in festive seasonal miscellany
Martha Calhoun presents a playful, wordy column blending ribbing about Ruth McLean and local social scene. The piece touches on an upcoming engagement to a West Pointer, a roster of prospective brides in San Antonio, and light mockery of fashion and town politics as shoppers chase gloves, shoes, and gowns amid merriment.
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Martha
Calhoun
Ruth McLean
Edebutante
Lassion
San Antonio
Girl Born to E D Muirs Amid Christmas Morning Joy
Edward Douglas Muir announces the birth of a daughter on Christmas morning. The baby is the granddaughter of Mrs. C H Lattecr of this city. Mr. and Mrs. W. Broyles note the arrival of a boy, David Guon Broyles, born December 22. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ira Broyles of Lackney and Mr. and Mrs. George D. Pickens of Lis guty. The Zeta Zeta Tau sorority plans a final Christmas format on the Plaza hotel roof from 8 p m to midnight Sunday.
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Rid
Edward Douglas
Muir
Mins. C. HM. Lattecr
Broyles
David Guon Broyles
Ira Broyles
Lackney
George D. Pickens
Lis Gutyon
Zeta Zeta Tau
B P. Mn
Plaza Hotel
Emil A Lutz Rites Set For Emil Augusty Gay
Funeral services for Emil Augusty Gay 17 native of Switzerland found dead at 417 Paschal Street will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rlebe chapel with Rev John Beherzer officiating. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Julia Zaghello and Mrs Rose Achtzehn of San Antonio four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Cremation will follow at Mission Burial Park.
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Emil Augusty Gay
Switzerland
Paschal Street
Sufidas
Rlebe Chapel
John Beherzer
Julia Zaghello
Rose Acht- 2Ehn
San Antonio
Mission Birinty Phate
Country Girl Seeks Advice On Friendship and Love
A country girl writes for guidance about a boyfriend working on a defense project and two months without word. A counselor urges patience, suggests expanding social circles, joining church groups, and maintaining standards while waiting for a letter. The letter also touches on competing suitors and the idea of breaking up if neglect continues.
Frates and Others Host Evening Socials at Clubs and Homes
The notice lists several events: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Frates host a dinner dance at the Country Club for their daughter Miss Keith Phinney Jr. and Mrs. John Barnett attends. Mr. and Mrs. Don Forker hold an open house for their daughter Miss Roxwhnn Hol land. Junior League clinic doctors and dentists are honored at an egg nog party at the Bright Shawl from four to seven. Mr. and Mrs. Hilton T. Howell host an open house from eight to ten. The marriage of Miss Margaret Harlang to Dr Roy B Marlow Jr. occurs at seven twenty in the bride's home. Mrs. George W. Gold hosts an open house for Miss Jewel Marie Gold.
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Earl Frates
Keith Phinney, Jr
John Barnett
Don Forker
Roxwhnn Holland
Junior Vague
Bright
Junior League Clinic
Hilton T. Howell
Marrigge
Margaret ‘Harlang
Roy
Marlow Jr
Brite
George W. Gold
Jewel Marie Gold
Color Rinses Becoming More Popular
A 19th century trend report notes many women are dissatisfied with their hair color and turn to rinses as shampoos. Vinegar rinses soften hair and add shine, henna imparts auburn or brown tones, peroxide lightens blondes, and chamomile lightly darkens for depth. Careful washing and avoiding soap scum affect results.
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Elden Halo
Wedding Bells Tie Alexander and Charlton in Christ Church
Lieut Alexander and Miss Teresa Charlton wed at Christ Episcopal church with a ceremony led by Kev Copers. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Charlton, wore a beige wool suit and aqua accessories with gardenia corsage. Attendant Lala Kate Hill wore black velvet. Dan Lackman of Randolph Field served as best man. The couple will live in Ban Annia.
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Samuel Copers
Teresa Alice Charlton
James Charlton
Robert Gall
Alexander
Randolph Field
Christ Episcopal Church
Lala Kate Hill
Lleut
Dan Lackman
Univer
PF. G. Oppenheimer
Amex
Tueaday
Columbus
Oppenheimer
Enis
University of Texas
Washington publishing queen known as Oissie Patterson
Eleanor Patterson, known as Oissie, leads the Timex Herald in Washington. The powerful publisher hosts lavish Maryland and DuPont Circle parties, mingling with presidents, editors, and social elites, while maintaining strict business discipline and direct staff contact.
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Carson Ssa
Corpervonaent
Asting Ben
Teka
Eleanor Patterson
Oissie
Gauites A? 8
Alssle Patterson
Washington
Vetetran
Timex Herald
Thilo
Meaing
Creste
Patterson
Sissie
Maryland
Mrs. Patterson
Graffish
Timer-Herald
Mya. Batterson
DuPont Circle
DuPont. ¢Itcin
House Buest
Witel
Fellesa
Drew Pearson
Davie
Strang
Crssid
Pattern for crocheted rug from Needlecraft Dept
Instructions describe making a crocheted rug in three sections with string, cane, or rags. Pattern 207 includes directions, illustrations, stitches, materials, color schemes, and a photograph. Send 10 cents, pattern number, name, and address to The San Antonio Light Needlecraft Dept.
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San Antonio
Needlecraft Dept
James Family Visit at Navy Officer’s Home
The James family hosts their son WIN James and Mrs James as guests while James serves on duty with the navy in Westmaten. The Mutineer club held its annual Christmas dinner dance at the Kit Bat Klub Friday night with officers present and Miss Maybelle Allen Marl n Os borne Nadine Pape and Miss Billie Beloklavex in attendance as hostess.
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Eid
Winiama
Win James
James
Navy
Westmaten
Medeb Club
Christman
Kit Bat Klub
Maybelle Allen
Marl+n Osborne
Nadine Pape
Billie Beloklavex
Complaint Filed in Los Angeles Slaying Case
A complaint charging the murder of Joseph Uribe of 2714 Buss Street on December 26 was filed in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughin's court Saturday against Joe Tifering of 609 Banth Sabines. Uribe was shot to death.
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Joseph Uribe
Buss Street
Justice of the Peace
Frank Vaughin
Joe Tifering
Banth Sabines
Uribe
Manger Display Shows Christ Birth Scene Through January 12
In Ban Gefynenda cathadrat a manger scene remains on display until January 12 per Yoav M Nino rector. Christmas Eve ceremonies featured the Holy Baba as the nativity was paraded with prayers. On January 11 the La Lavantada rite and the taking up of the infant will occur as statues of the Three Kings are placed to the hanger.
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Ban Fegynenda Cathadrat
M. Nino
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