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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1941

Page

4

Mystery in Castaway: Durfee Talks of Gregg's Death

Durfee confronts Allen about the night at Castaway, claiming Gregg was alive when Durfee left him and that a hidden killer lurked in the trees near the guest house. Durfee agrees to stay nearby as Allen cautions on notes and sources while the investigation narrows to a financier dispute and a silent witness from the kennels.

Durfee Gregg Castaway Gregg Weten Aoney Walt Gregg Gil Walé Nate Red Incee Allén Grege Allen Perehaps Teres Cantawey Wurfee Alléh Howe Pinger Wespon Avery Isik Greg Mr. Grege Harry Craven Craver Lance Jlo Bub Jeff Domirie Peverdl Alien Jein Hearst BP Nelson Leary Whey Nelly

Good Manners Good Manners in Mrs Beeckman Advice Column

Dear Mrs Beeckman answers readers on etiquette at parties and service details. Topics include handling dirty dishes at buffet, coffee placement, serving order with meals, lettuce use for salad decoration, and addressing a son named John Smith Jr. Proper forms and spacing are explained.

Cornelius Beeckman Beeskman Jay & Walter Mrs. Beeckman Ietter Mr. John Smith Jr

Olive Stuffing Recipes for Budget Meals and Pork Dishes

Table Talks presents inexpensive menu ideas centered on ripe olive stuffing with rice and chopped olives. It covers a budget roast with a meat pocket and celery onion dressing, plus stuffed pork chops and a ripe olive sauce, detailing ingredients, proportions, and simple preparation for family meals.

Mildred Kitchen Joy Espy Breid Cubes OG. D Seybold Temple Jey Jeff Oliver

Beauty Hints From A damaged hair care column

A vintage style note explains oil balance at hair roots and glands, linking sebaceous activity to shininess and frizz. It warns overproduction causes excess lubrication and droopy, dull hair. Tips include heat-focused shampoo, a single medium, melting soap, borax, and vinegar rinse per quart of water.

Roshanara Revival Fashion Returns in Easter Parade

1941 Roshanara crepe fashion set to rejoin popular trends as a national symbol returns to the Easter parade. The style, once linked to classic flapper era glamour, promises tailored pieces and street cred for a new generation.

Johnny Roshanara Roshanera King Meas Sya Inc

Local Notes and Oddities From a Curious Page

A garbled scan mentions Pilon and Martba, Calhoun, Mary Louise Tips, and a hobbyist painting and drawing with watercolors and Bohemian oil. It cites a five-sibling birthday cluster on February 15 and October 15, plus odd exchanges about bets and golf observed with dramatic imagery.

Laura Dickinson to Be Guest at Luncheon

Mesdames Allen Menger BR Menger and R W Colglatter will be hostesses at a luncheon Saturday February 15 honoring Miss Laura Dickinson popular society figure. Mr and Mrs Fred B Pont of Detroit are visiting their daughter and son in law Hugo D Pohl. Rose Loring of Boston will return home Monday after a week with Col and Mrs Faulkner Heard at Fort Sumter/ Houston.

Allen Menger BR. Menger R. W. Colglatter Laura Dickinson Fred B Pont Deleal Hugo D. Pohl Mia Rose Loring Boston Faulkner St Fort Som Mouston

Mothers Visitors At Thomas Home In Holiday Gatherings

Mrs. C R Thomas hosts visitors from Tulsa and Wichita with a luncheon at St Anthony’s Parish House. Local figures include Mrs Woomms, Mrs Leland McCluer, and Mrs Blake Williams. Floral decor featured gladioli and springs blossoms as guests numbered about 30.

R, Thomas Tulsa Thomas G, W. Balls Wichita Kan Leland McCluer Thomas and Ralls Blake Willams

Community Music Clubs and Events Schedule in San Antonio

The San Antonio Federation of Junior and Juvenile Music clubs meet Saturday at Plaza hotel ballroom with junior and juvenile programs led by Miss Ethel H. Brown and Mrs. Doris Lockhart. A varied program includes many local music clubs and studios, guest speakers, and a dinner at Milam cafeteria for the Jewish Young Women’s Council. A separate Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Wesmand J. Paerell’s home features Effie Lewis as co host and Anita Arneson presenting "My Prize Play."

Sherwood Holligsworth Laurel Heights Mauel Post Worthy Row A. B. Hardin J. D.satron Earl Puller Yorih Miller Minx B. Wilson Patron Schwan Ruth Prescott San Antonio Federation of Junior and Juvenile Music Clube Plaza Hotel Ethel H. Brown Doris Lockhart Counnselor Lena Heye Harlan- Gale High School Boys’ Glee Club Jags Muse Club Schibert Music Club Mary Grustt Edwards Meta Hertwig Bmys. G. Morgan Nigelt Violis Olga Saunders San Antonio Wurtor Couneil Wesmand J. Paerell Effie Lewta Anita Arneson

Dear Miss Fairfax Lovelorn Advice Column

Beatrice Fairfax counsels a reader torn by home tensions and a growing loneliness. She suggests addressing issues at home, managing finances, and considering a friendship with a distant, well off woman while weighing courage, ambition, and long term happiness.

Week of Brides Parties Featured Amid Bridal Festivities

Several gatherings honored brides to be with luncheons and showers. Miss Virginia Wickerson’s wedding party was hosted at Leley Louisiana, with Misses Frances Rolfe, Betty Pennell, and Ellen Gerney among those celebrated. Miss Margaret Pickering hosted a morning shower and coffee, while Houston officers club events featured red and white decor and chrysanthemum accents.

Helutt Casdin Lely Louisiane Virginia Wickerson Mr Burgess Marry Frances Rolfe Dane Diable Betty Pennell Ellen Gerney Fort Bam Houston Valentine Mouk Margaret Pickering Miss Roffe Miss Dibble J. Co

Social Calendar for Los Angeles Marriage Event

Saturday evening marriage of Miss Virginia Dickerson and Mr Burgess at 7 p.m. in the chapel of First Baptist Church followed by a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles West. A cocktail party at 7 p.m. at the home of William Orvison honors Miss Ta Dickinson and her fiancé William Colaiarier.

Virginia Dickerson N Burgess

Marriage of Shirmerville Woman and Seguin Man

Shirmerville Woman wed Seguin man Edgar Boecker in Begoin at St James Church with Rev J T Futesiman officiating. Bride Hilde Schirmer, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Mr and Mrs Jonny Boecker of Mineral Wells acted as best man and matron of honor. After a reception at the bride’s home the couple left for a honeymoon and will reside in Seguin.

Pat Bchumer Sedboyeryne Hermine Edgar Boecker Bir Ed Borckar Seguin Danvary St. James' Catholic Ehurch Begoin J. T. Futesiman Hilde Schirmer Jonny Boecker Mattoh

Berserk Bull Seal Attacks Reported Off California Coast

SAN PEDRO Calif Tech and state fisheries officials warned fishermen in the Santa Catalina channel today to watch for a berserk giant bull seal reported near San Pedro and Catalina Island. Warnings cited several attacks on small boats and ripping nets as the 1900 pound creature, normally peaceful, showed sudden aggression.

San Pedro Calif. Tech Scafield Santa Catalina Channel Scofield San Pedrac Catalina Island Alice

Mexican Strikers Accept Wage Offer To End Three Month Strike

Mexican workers at the American Refining company in Nuevas Rosia Coahuila walkout for three months demanding a $675,000 annual rise as proof of support for President Avila Camacho. Telex says Garcia Telexaard reports the company will pay 200,000 over two years plus half the lost wages, renewing their 1928 40 labor pact for two more years.

Mexico Corr I Nuevst Rosia Coahuila Avira Ignacia Garcia Telex Qérikera Avila Camacho Garcia Telexaard Workera United

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