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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1938

Page

2

Coronado Tragedy Ends Derby Favorite's Run

In a dramatic post time sequence at the track Coronado collapses after a prolonged effort, trainer Dan Mills and owner Heather face grief as veterinarians diagnose a fatal leg injury. The racing world mourns while Heather contemplates life after Coronado and the Carmel Valley breeding farm.

Breather Slim Coromaiin Nesroy Mer Dan Coronado Dan Mills Carsnate Carmel Valley Wong Jor Taforan Coronada Colorado Heather Santa Anita Doe Gardner Ike Hoyich Cheelks Jae Trakl Coant Film Maynart Snipper Biltmore Coroniio Senta Aiily Dresent Tager Ils Den Coronade Jake Artichokes Coronados Coronads King Fess. Rend. Inc

Engraved Engagement Announcements Compared In Etiquette

A letter discusses whether to send formal engraved engagement notices or tell distant relatives by word of mouth. It argues engraved cards are in poor taste for some, favors personal word of mouth, and mentions potential public notices via editors and engagement party customs. It notes practical tips and examples for messaging.

Cornelius Beeckman Beeckman Perty Weite Loroshy Kine, Feu Bend, Inc

Citrus harvest boosts 1998-24 grapefruit orange output

Citrus industry notes record rise in grapefruit and orange production with sales through relief channels. Text covers marketing, quality gains, improved varieties, and handling from picking to cold storage, including color enhancement rules and storage tips for home buyers. Entities include Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation, growers, shippers, nutrition workers, and midwestern market stands.

Coleriiga America Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Nature Bofs

Skiing Championships Fashion Notes by Prunella Wood

In a fashion sketch by Prunella Wood, the feminine ski wardrobe shifts from casual to dinner wear. A smoker’s jacket and trousers in white broadcloth with colorful embroidery frame a seated model, while another model sports black broadcloth trousers paired with a richly bejeweled velveteen jacket.

Prunella Wood

Outdoor life and exercise for women in health and poise

An article extols outdoor activity for women as essential to health and mood. It argues regular muscle work and daily activity improve complexion, posture, and vitality, warning against indoor living as it leads to pale skin and irritability. It urges women to swim skate golf or tennis to maintain energy and optimism.

Dear Miss Fairfax on breaking off a romance and gifts

A reader asks how to end a budding romance gracefully and whether sending a birthday gift is appropriate after a breakup. The adviser suggests tact, explains risks of gifts after severing ties, and notes that the recipient's reaction depends on his character. A second letter describes a young man and a woman who date despite financial limits, with one party cutting costs and the other proposing limited dating.

Beatrice Fairfax Misa Fairfax

Churches Plan Watch Night Services For New Year

Local churches schedule watch night services and New Year programs. Revive Davenport area pastors, including Rev Edgar Hubbard at Denver House Yard Presbyterian, Rev Alfred Rast at Grace Lutheran, and Rev George A Thorpe at Denver Heights Methodist, plan sermons, prayers, and congregational gatherings.

Howe C.K. Schafer Schley Svenus P. m Edgar Hubbard Denver House Yard Presbyterian Church Shtiren Congress J. Feul Gutheran Church Alfred O. Rast Perish Hall Church OF Light Duffield Street W. H. Spears Grace Lutheran Church Avenue E Fifth Street Thes Avenue Central Baptist Church R. R. Lloyd Church School First Evangelical Church Nolan Mun_ vey stravts Fheneser Denver Heights Methodist George A. Thorpe Devaburtt Tinnels Methodist Episcopal Church First Presbyterian Church PB. Hit Woodlawn Methodist Church Paul B. Kern Nashville Tenn Travis Park Methodist Church Ker Arthur J. Moore Travis Park Church Travis Park Kern Moores St Mark's Church Everett Peenchjing Christian

Manhunt Began in Seattle Slaying Case

Dec 31 2007 Beattie Jesheritf’s office said one of King county’s greatest manhunts is underway for Lester Wheeler an itinerant fruit camp worker charged with the first degree murder of Daisy May Tillieson Moore 53 whose body was found near Ashland Oregon with a throat cut police said Moore had planned to marry Wheeler according to her parents Wheeler is sought after the slaying occurred in Seattle authorities described the investigation as severe and ongoing

Seattle Beattile Folica King County Beate Jesheritf Lester Wheeler Daisy May Tillieson Moore

Donna Student Killed in Donna Car Collision

Allen Devaux, 15, a Donna schoolgirl, died in a Friday automobile collision near Donna. Driver B. Hines of LaPerla sustained sheath and leg injuries in the crash that occurred at a driving, site.

Donna Weslaco AlIen ‘Devaux Here B. Hines LaPerla Sain

Texans Debut Lakin in Bum Washington Debacle

The text reports a debauched debut party in Washington with Senator Morris Sheppard’s daughter Lucile, plus Eleanor Roosevelt attending. It mentions pro prohibition ties and a chaotic scene with alcohol references amid a capital society event.

Texans Lakin Washington Morris Sheppard Lucile Champegne Li Dle Mire Sheppard Getator Sheppard Eleanor Roosevelt Roosevelt White House

Patchy OCR Memo on Social Etiquette and Mixed Fragments

A fragmented OCR note discusses dating and social expectations with references to a gold-digging class and congratulatory remarks. The text is garbled with personal pronouns and numbers, lacking clear events or names, making a coherent narrative or attribution difficult.

Youthful Chic Pattern 988 for spring dresses

Marian Martin pattern 988 offers bewitching spot waist designs with short sleeves and smart collars, suitable for date wear and spring styling. Features new prints for 1938, options for neckline and sleeve length, 39 inch fabric needs, and ordering details with price and sizing.

Marian Martin Fayette San Antonio Light Pattern Department

Fashion and health notes on style and hygiene tips

The passage offers period fashion advice on dress silhouettes and accessories to alter perceived height, linking long skirts and necklines to proportions. It shifts to health tips claiming baths, diet, and various treatments reduce perspiration and improve nervous stability, urging daily care and cleanliness routines as part of personal grooming.

San Antonio City Workers Pay and Appropriations

Laborers on daily pay in San Antonio were due month end checks while city officials approved 10 070 09 in Friday hold over session appropriations. Mayor pro tem Wright signed warrants as payrolls for Rubiola street sewer and rock wall projects were allocated. total general expenditures reached 125 000 for the month.

San Antonio K. Quin Phil Wright Paul Stoffice Prk Jake Rubiola Rubiola Olmos Dam Wright W. B. Hamilton Shred Demity Son Alex Dechman

37 Railroad Unit Employes Lose Jobs

State railroad commission announces job cuts effective Sunday with 37 employees displaced. Chairmen and commissioners approve the measure amid campaign ties, with 15 replacements and 22 retained in various posts. Further eliminations expected in coming days.

Austin State Railroad Commission Loug, Smith Pred Peanny Jerry Seiler Sadler Smith

Want Ads Promise Weekly Profits in The Big Sunday Light

Classifieds lure readers with the promise that thousands profit weekly from want ads in The Big Sunday Light and urge dialing P-1231 for a dweller.

Easy Craft Pattern Promises Quick Sewing Help

A chaotic ad notes a fast project using wool, rayon, or calton fabrics. It mentions a 1874 pattern with four transfers, an 8x12 inch pattern sheet, materials list, and illustrations. Readers are urged to send 10 cents to the San Antonio Light Needlecraft department with name and address.

Atliches San Antonio

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