Murder Mystery at Burton House Stirs Cliffport
Bruce Burton is shot at his doorstep in a midnight confrontation. Inspector, Doc Tobie, and officers inspect the scene as Gala Burton and the narrator recount arriving at the case. The coroner notes the wound as a distant shot, with witnesses revealing secrets and family tensions amid police questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Tobie
Geneagp
Segfeanis Hatch Ad Flynn
Alen
Bruce
Button
Doc Table
Miss Burton
Gala
Divorce Talk Between Kay and Bruce Revealed
Fragmentary dialogue shows a planned talk about divorce and other matters between Kay and Bruce. The exchange hints Bruce’s preference for a specific approach, with a “To Be Continued” note signaling ongoing development.
His Mother Objects To Girl Who Smokes
Advice column excerpt where a 20 year old man asks what to do about his girlfriend who smokes and sees other boys. Miss Fairfax suggests explaining modern norms to his mother, considering marriage readiness, and assessments of financial stability before commitment. Also includes letters about petting, dating, and choosing education versus staying for a relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fairfax
Wrother Atate
Joan
Miss Fairésx
Tab
Tim
Girl
Im 4 High School
Dutch Treat Table At Bright Shawl Wednesday
A Dutch treat table at the Bright Shawl Wednesday will seat Mesdamer William Lyons and a group including J. A Kroschel and Miss Wins er, with several listed friends and schoolmates. The arrangement mentions companionship and friendship among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowing
William Lyons
T.m. Butler
Virginia Cannon
Jean Schoolmate
Huth
William Wyatt
O. B. Marlin
As Jr
J. A
Kroschel
Miss Winser
Fred Wiseman
Adoption notice and a puzzled gift card mystery
A couple, Mr and Mrs Richard Wells, announce the adoption of Robert aged five in a warm personal note. The writer laments a misplaced gift card and seeks discreet guidance, recalling similar past experiences and hoping the mystery will be resolved with tact and patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree
Richard Wells
Robert
Heeckman
Social Dancing Bell-Taught booklet for home diagrams
Learn dancing through diagrams and instructions for waltz tango rumba conga and more. A 40 page booklet explains posture lead follow steps and variations with diagrams and directions to become a graceful partner. Send 16 cents in stamps to the San Antonio Texas imprint with your name address and booklet title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreatin
Otlee
Bond
Antonio
San Antonio
Texas
Proper Tilt Adds Charm To Eyelashes
An old style guide explains how to groom eyelashes using a tiny brush and mineral oil for sheen. It cautions against clipping eye curtains and describes risks of infections and sty formation if not treated properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harte
Tuesday Fraternity Dance at Anacacho St Anthony Hotel
Tuesday evening event at Anacacho town of St. Anthony hotel features a Biguia Delta gent fraternity dance with a Wednesday appearance by a Woman Soclely of Onelstian Service Of Prospect Hil. II at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. George L. Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biguia Delta Gent Fraternity
Anacacho
St. Anthony
Onelstian
Prospect
George L. Porter
Annual I Costume Ball Invites Eldritch Revelry
Invitations to a New Year’s Eve costume ball portray a devilish theme with red folders and names of notorious figures such as Captain Kidd Billy the Kid and Lucrezia Borgia. The mock roster lists criminals, agents and performers, urging attendees to abandon worries and enter a sensational, supernatural party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Marty
Captain Kid
Billy the Kid
Dick the Dip
Simon Lege
Krondike Annie
Blue Beard
Bureau of International Revenue
Wedding Day Postponed For Misa Goldrich And George Party
The wedding of Misa Moye Goldrich and George Russell Par ty was postponed due to flowers for the bride to be. The date will be announced. The Hutchina hotel hosted a Christmas party on Sunday evening December 21 with Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hill as hosts. Twenty four soldiers from local army posts were invited. Miss Retia Alivaguer presented dances by her pupils. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Moye Goldrich
George Russell
Intel, & He
Hutchina Hotel
Maz
John W. Hill
Retiha Alivaguer
Mrs Porter and Two Sons Mow in L A
Mrs Porter and her two sons Ward Jr and Tommy arrive in Los Angeles from Bolivia where Lieutenant General Porter leads a mission. They visit their relatives Cal and Mia A F McTean and are remembered as Mink Marla McLean in this town.
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Baward
Porter
Iward Jr
Tommy
Bolivia
Golenel Porter
All Mission
la Pas
Debutante Engagement and Society Party Highlights
A Houston social scene reports a debutante event honoring Tip pa Bryant with Red Cross fundraiser baskets yielding 603.05 dollars. Engagement announced for Roxana Holland and Cadet Homer Gargent Tate of West Point, with details on attire and family connections. Also mentions local society figures, camp head Miss Louis Lipscomb, and prominent Houston relatives, plus festive Christmas lights and a quirky note on Madame seeking Monsieur Chambray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilon
Martha
Calhoun
Henry Bryant
Tip‘pa
Dotine Dowa
Don Farkers
Avery
Roxie
Honle
Roxana Holland
Homer Gargent Taté
West Paint
Roxana
Don . Forker
Alo
Honig
Anny Rich
Tuo
Luncheon Honored Jeanne Otey at Bright Shawl
Mrs. Cadysle Otey hosted a luncheon at the Bright Shawl in Jeanne Otey’s honor. She is home from school for the holidays. The table featured a red, white and blue color scheme with miniature Uncle Sam place cards for 16 guests.
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Jeanne Otey
Cadysle Otey
Sulling
Alice Marie Citerson
Nilssen George Ann Farley
Ruth Beakley
Winn Bird
Debutante, parties mark Wilmington social week
A Wilmington clipping notes Mrs. Arthur R. McKinstry hosting lunch at Wilmington Country Club for debutantes Isabelle Van Dorn McKinstry and Margaret Ade lade McKinstry, with Grace McKinstry at Converse College and Margaret at William South College. Also listed are a Dallas supper party for Charling McGehee and James Luther Mims Jr. and a Beta Tau Zeta dance at the Gunter Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deb
Wilmington
Wilmingts
Dela
Blahop
Arthur R. Michinstry
Wilmington Country Club
Hotor
Isabelle van Dorn McKinstry
Smaregrat
Ade
Corverse College
Sparkanbirg
S. C
Minz Margaret McKinstry
William South College
Genter
N.Y
Bishon
McKinatry
San Antonians
St. [Mark's Ehiesdpat Eit
James Luther Mims
Dallas
Hornsby
Austin
Gunter Hotel
Mia Charling McGehee
James Luther Mims Jr
Marjorie Bohner
Beta Tau Zeta Sorority
Sara Loulta Adams
Bright
Ruth McLean
Tipps Bryant
Dela Wright
Mary McGarraugh
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Abd Allen
Carling
Sour Beng
Burton House
Dadeas Gogg
Galal
Han
Ime
Yousi
Mr. Reid
Eldid
Justianger
Sue
Des
Gel
Dad
Kay
Miss Kay
Anns Bower
King
Syn
Thomas
Bock
Stans
Cp Seo
Ied
LA Lo
Chiattii
Sirs
Cor
Mrs. Beeckman
T. M
Beeckman
Louis Lipscomb
San Anetonio
St. Mary's Hall
New Maxim
Maggie
Whisenant
Stella Gutter
Henry Bryants
University of Texas
Reese
Brenham
Wiliamson
Houston
Gus Mauermantis
Devine
Madame
Monsieur Chambray
Se Zootak
Merdar
Buds Horry
Jor
George Parker Jr
Stella Culver
Josephine Housatan
Tippa Bryant
Red Tapers
Boylish Holly
Tate
Jack Oakie
giorDs
Pt Deboo
Jack Oakin
Canada
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