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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1941

Page

12

Crime at Castaway Chapter Ends In Murder Mystery

Unclear transcript recounts Walter Greggs death from a gunshot in his bed at Castaway. Dr Henry testifies, detailing the wound, distance, and two other shots. Kobe, Durfee, and Sheriff Allen describe room contents, fingerprints, and prior settlement disputes.

Henry Walter Grogs Corones Kobe Allen Greggs Prinks Martha Gregg Estelle Gregg Lance Aus Kobe Geldmans

Inquest and funeral of Walters Gropp near Castaway

At the Castaway inquest a small crowd gathered as the funeral for Walter Gropp proceeded quietly by the canyon and ocean cliffs. Names like Durfee and Lance Gregg appear among attendees while a crime motive lingers in the narrator's pursuit to identify the killer.

Castaway

Edge of Cliff To Struck Out Coward He Peed

Edge of Cliff To and Lance from the valley stables exchange tense dialogue after a period of strain. The two men meet near a house, with lingering unease and restraint in their moods as they discuss past events and express gratitude for help given.

TJ Coyne Hit Durfee Miss Dawson Hunt Lance Gregg Cramer Lance Padilla

Sensational new medical claims spark heated debate

A fragmented report outlines a sensational claim about a new remedy and its supposed effects. It mentions a supposed breakthrough with patients and daily routines, asserting widespread battles and protective benefits. The piece is unclear and difficult to verify, with many garbled terms and dubious percentages.

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Advice to Lovelorn Dear Miss Fayfax

A reader asks if she should continue a forbidden affair with a married man who threatens self harm and neglects his family. The columnist cautions against balancing a broken marriage by reentering matrimony and suggests focusing on independence and vocational steps before any remarriage.

Proper letter etiquette for a mother writing to a teacher

A historical guidance piece on how a mother should write an excuse letter to a school, including address, date, salutation, and closing. It argues against “Respectfully yours,” recommends “Very sincerely yours,” and notes correct signature form. It provides sample names, addresses, and references to Mrs Elmer Allen and Miss Jane Jarman, with context about social forms for letters.

Cornelius Beeckman Deeckan John Smith Mary Brown Smith Chile John Es Bradesman Bea Elmer Alen Tabola Stan San Antonio Allen King Frees Syai_Inc Quttes Medical Corps Ab Fort Sam Houston Jane Jarman Oklahoma City Charing Wraley Parvish Sophie Newcombe News Orleans

Engagement of Miss Dorothy Hedges Announced

Miss Dorothy Hedges daughter of Robert Hedges assistant post master in San Antonio and Jesse Lee Beck Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Lee Beck announced at a tea hosted by Mrs Charles Buclyanan and Miss Well Foley of Hondo. The wedding is set for 7 p m Saturday at 416 Charles Road. Margaret Powell Irwin and Anton Helster assisted.

Charles Buclyanan Well Foley Hondo Dorothy Hedges Robert &, Hedges Sam Antonia Jesse Lee Beck Jr Jesse Lee Beck Brithelyet Charles Road Meadames Margaret Powell Irwin Man Anton Helster

Miss Graham Feted at Two Parties By Society Hosts

Miss Detavia Graham, a popular bride-to-be, was celebrated at two parties. A luncheon hosted by Mrs. Oakley Yaastis and a gala and crystal shower hosted by Mrs. John Fielder were planned for Saturday afternoon to honor Miss Graham.

Detavia Graham Oakley Yaastis John Fielder

Casons to Entertain for Two Air Pilots

Mr and Mrs Willand Cason will host a dinner at their home Wednesday evening in honor of Alva De Garmo a veteran air mail pilot and Earnest a former private pilot. Mrs H M Lute of Springfield Di formerly of San Antonio is a guest. Miss Martha Futze a UT student will join her mother to finalize plans for her March wedding to Wallace Larson of Cleburne Texas. Reservations for Mrs Balfour Miller lecture Natchez Where the Old South Still Lives at Our Lady of the Lake college Wednesday evening include Mesdames Witt Arnesso Perry Dunbar Brown Gibbs MacDaniel Day Danc vers red Buena Paul Radda Cook J Ro Wollord and Day McNeel Miss Ruth Cath Vitany McMillan and Colonel W S Pullen.

H. M. Lute Springfield San Antolin Vierheter Martha Futz University of Texas Hr Mother Wallace Larson Cleburne Texas Balfour Miller Our Lady of the Lake College Robert Witt P Arnesso Perry Dunbar Butcher Brown Gibbs MacDaniel Day Dancvers Red Buena Paul Radda Cook Ro Wollord Day McNeel Misa Ruth Cath Vitany McMillan W. S. Pullen

Pilon Chronicle: Twenty Years Then Five in Calhoun

Martha Pilon recounts a Calhoun tale of a wife who proposed a twenty year wait to marriage, only for the husband to suggest extending, yielding a fifth anniversary celebration instead. The couple’s plan hinges on dog breeding, while the daughter protests the marital patience and the snub to formal time.

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Burt Dupree Rite Solemnized at Church

A detailed society note describes the wedding of Miss Mildred Dupree, daughter of Antonio Dupree, to Kim Anriins at St. Joseph's rectory. The bride wore a slate nyel gown with matching accessories and heirloom Valenciennes lace. A reception followed at the Gunter hotel North Terrace before a honeymoon to New Orleans and a home at 134 Davis Cour.

San Mildred Dupree Antonio James Anderson Kim Burt Jy Kimbroveh Burt St. Joseph's Rectory Msar Peter Schnelzer Anthony Seyers Maury Beth Dupree Geldtenberg Germany Vale Jey Valenciennés Gunter Hotel Georgie Gonder Henry Laning Mesdamey Stephen Moore James 5. Maher Curtis Williams John Davis Ray Schwager Earl Rowan Lorraine Jones New Orleans Davis Couch

Miss Mildred Johnson Reappointed Mistress of the Dance

Miss Mildred Johnson is again appointed mistress of the dance for the coronation season. The article notes her integral role in organizing royal events, mentions two San Antonio entrants for the Galveston Mardi Gras including Miss Sykes and Miss Richmond, and lists international representation from Pan-American counties.

Alamo Mildred Johns Aon Miss Johnson Anndy San Antonio Galveston All Meredith Sykes Maria Sykes Virginia Richmond Adam Richemond Port Sam Houston Army Navy Betty Lou Kauffman James Saufiean Washington, D. C

Mrs Jessie Tillman Home From Visit To Daughter

Mrs Jessie Tillman returns from a visit to her daughter Mrs Irwin William Jackson and Canthin Jackson at Settefield Barracks. The Dicksons with late daughter Jessie and son Irwin William Jr arrived Tuesday to join Mrs Tillman before moving to Fortsi i Oin, ne Sergi, Warrilsun fh. Masters and G L Albin were ushers. The reception occurred at Randolph NCO Club with Mrs Chadsa Strong and Mrs A W Dye assisting. The couple plan to move to Sin Anlante en route to Mexico City.

Jessie Tian Settefield Barracks Irwin Wiliam Jackson Canthin Jackson Dicksons Jessie Irwin William Jr Wil Bai Afitonio Tmimun Thheir New Station Fort Si, i Oin Sergi Warrilsun Masters H. B. Masters Albin Randolph Chadsa Strong A. W. Dye G. Lalbin Mexico City Sin Anlante

Beauty Hints Promote Natural Look and Care

A vintage advice piece urges women toward natural beauty, praising understated makeup and healthy habits. It emphasizes ease of appearance, natural speech, and charm, advising to discard heavy shadows and abrasive trends. It stresses keeping teeth and digestion healthy for overall appearance and well being.

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Bacon the New Pack Slices and Handy Uses Featured

A long readers note describes new sliced bacon products and handy uses in home cooking. It details smoky flavor prep, convenience cooking methods, and versatile recipes such as corn dishes, quail bites, and bacon dinner rolls. It also lists steps for oven baked bacon and tips for greasing pans and flavoring soups.

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Donald Tobins Feted Upon Return Here

Donald Tobins and Mrs Tabi were welcomed back to town from Hartford Connecticut on Tuesday. They plan to stay about ten days and visit friends and hosts who greet them warmly.

Donald Tobins Donald Tabi Fan Andollin Hartforrd Conn

Club Calendar For L A events Evening Schedule

A list of upcoming meetings and social events for various clubs in Los Angeles area colleges and churches. Highlights include Young Business Women's event at Our Lady of Lake College auditorium, Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi gathering at Tenon club, and multiple society meetings at St. John’s Lutheran and St. Joseph’s halls.

Our Lady of Lake College Poom Bale Bento Bt. Mark's Thue Ae Church International Verses Tasternational Institute O. F Tenon Club Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Piaza Woles Alamo Seminal Secretaries’ Association Nits Pearce Abhby Avenue Hursday Kaskinh Yevew W. B.A. Fm Lockwood Park Vretcaiten Andl Ralph Waldo Entersan Jun St. Joseph's Hall East Commerce Texas P. EO Mr. Joint Camp West Gramercy TheZavely Texas Iistorien and Landmarks Association Gunter Hotel Bexar

Mrs Hagood to Visit San Diego with Family

Mrs Johnson Hagood plans a San Diego visit with her husband General Hagood. Her daughter Mrs Ashley Packard will be remembered as Miss Brenchie Man, poor, according to local notices.

Johnson Hagood San Diego Jobson Hugo Hagood Ashley Packard Brenchie

Mrs Curtis Vaughn to Honor Two Dushesses

Mrs Curtis Vaughan will enter with a ceremony on April 17 honoring Misses Maray Anne Hall and Joy Carter, to be dues ses in the Court of Legends in April. The marriage of Mrs Deatrice McLean and Seret Hovert M Flynn occurred at 4 p.m. Sunday at Randolph Celt chapel with Chaplain Herbert A Rinard officiating.

Curtis Vaughn Curtis Vaughan Maray Anne Hall Joy Carter Deatrice McLean Seret Hovert M. Flynn Plac Randolph Celt Chapla Herbert A. Rinard Katherine Hill Rawls Ore Ranist Eugene Mitchell Sergi Haoth Alley Mabel Miller Lyds Olver Milas Roxie Neat George Herging

Mrs Gatvel Stuart to Visit From Alabama

Mrs Riddle Jr will arrive from Montgomery Alabama to be guest of her parents Mr and Mrs A Ry Cadwallader Jr. She will stay several weeks. Lieutenant Ridley and Mrs John Finck entertain with a seated on Wednesday in honor of Miss Dorothy Campton at Mrs Flack's home. Tea table decorated with bridal flowers etc. Assisting were Miss Manda Andrews and Mrs Arnold and Mrs Jack Rowan. About five guests added during the afternoon.

Miss Rallax Matt Gatvel Stuart Riddle Wil Maurday Bafiigomery Ala Aid Ry Cadwallader Jr Solind Rid- Ly John Finck VY. Guyther Dorothy Campton Flack Manda Andrews Arnold Jack Rowan

Social Calendar for Los Angeles Singles Evening Events

Social calendar lists Miss Geri Huxtable hosting a supper party on Hartson Avenue with Miss Bernice Lehman a bride-to-be. Dancing party honors Miss Helen Shipman, bride-to-be. Thursday features Mrs John Asd Mamgon hosting a tea at her home, Miss Vera Timpson hosting a 4 PM seating for Miss Evelyn Peyton, and more events honoring brides-to-be with a Beltht Shawl ceremony and gatherings by Misses Ponnla Trnese and others.

Geri Huxtable Hartson Avenue Bernice Lehman Mita Bernice Gascoine Helen Shipman John Asd Mamgon Vera Timpson Evelyn Peyton Misa Jack Meadows Bernien Lehman J. H. Calvert Jeheon Ptt Ponnla Trnese

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EDIT Bristol Worth Durfee Walter G Curfer Walter Gregg Snygard Pat Quarrel Raein Inid Afeer Wahler Grege Waltry Gregg Todivo Shefer Bydney Loftus Andhal Gropp Gréwe Craven Liem Henry and Williams Grege Sherrift Aller Martti Estelle Ewari Dwoulen Pet Beatrice Fairfax Miss. Fayfax Muncrdi Perso Kevin Helen Sync, Inc Park Reid Haven New York Miss Hedges Dorothy Hedges Brife Miss Graham Casons Pilon Martha Calhoun Mike Burt Dupree Citize Gore Monsieur Chambray Mistress of Dance Miss. Johnson Jessie Tillman Beauty Mildred Kitchen Grendmother Wapenbagh Eas Ayn Sean Vo L.A Mrs Riddle Jr
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