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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1939
Page
7
Linda faces doubt about her first date with Mim as Mr. Avon offers a cottage retreat and hints at protection from rivals. Meredith Blaine's appearance and Linda's social navigation unfold amid Steve Hubbard's patient penny‑pinching longing for a chance at life and love in Titan Tower.
The article surveys 100 Texas women who say they were helped by a medterine claiming to improve energy mood and appetite. It describes symptoms like fatigue cramps and low spirits and touts the pill as reinforcing nerves and vitality.
Table Talks presents bacon as a versatile staple in meals from breakfast to dinner. It discusses choosing thick cuts from national brands, cooking methods, and various recipes including fruited bacon, apricot jelly molds, and early American dinner styles with baked and boiled preparations.
An anxious reader asks Miss FairTax for guidance after a crush on a young man who may also favor another girl. The reply advises discretion, keeping busy, and avoiding disclosure of feelings to preserve friendship rather than pursue a risky relationship. The missive underscores cautious conduct and personal restraint.
A brief fashion note suggests an orgn simple frock to recognize spring. The dress features ohie fon wool in navy and a loss of ater shader with pique trim. Stitched tucks run around the bodice and down the sheet, Goug't. Wad, by King Foon. Synd, tee.
A reader asks about proper wedding etiquette including who writes notes, guest list etiquette, whether to have a reception, bouquet choices, and seating arrangements. Cynthia and Olorta offer guidance on invitations, engraving, and who sits where, with practical advice for bride and mother, and remarks on appropriate attire and traditions.
Kilgore Shannon engagement announced for a couple connected to aviation figures. The groom, R. B. deRussy, lines of Kilgore, Randolph and Kelly, is a 1936 graduate of Vanderbilt University, served at March Field California, and is a flight instructor at Randolph Field.
The article notes Captain A. G. Kelly and Lieut. W. Raulston among relatives of JInwyna Raulston, with references to cinema and society figures. It contrasts golf outfits of gentlemen and ladies, praising the Indies for bold color schemes and predicting fashionable impact, while lampooning dull attire as obsolescent. It mentions intertwined names like Jobyna and Bris ley Keaton amid social chatter.
Engaged couples and their fiances were feted at two social events hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Archie Brown and Col and Mrs Sterling Tube Adams. Attendees included Mrs Bara Couplas and Dr John Matthews, Mr and Mrs Albert Harrien, Miss Betty Swallow and Dr Milton Wagenfuhr, with about 60 guests at the evening cocktail party. Decorations featured pastel spring flowers, a valentine center in red and white, and red tapers in silver candlesticks.
Randolph bride candidates Miss Joe Guidera hosts a shower Thursday in her quarters in honor of Miss Peery Warner. Fort Sam Houston to host a controlled ride on Sunday starting 10 a.m. Pictures of the event to be shown. Mary Engilst Dickson of Charles Dickson of Antonia is a Smith College student and dormitory resident. Smith College hosts its first ever closing tournament in February with 83 teams and 280 students entered. expected to finish March 16.
A fragmented guide describes facial care steps including washing with warm water, rinsing, applying heavy cream, massaging the face from jaw to chin, and encouraging firm skin through tapping and slapping motions. The text references emollients, cautious handling, and later morning routines with a note on witch Hazel.
Wed evening listings include Tech PTA at the school, Boy Scout Troop 3 at Lie Bright and Parish national center, senior Girls Friendly Society at St. Mark church, South San Antonio study class at Kelly Lodge Hall, Blind Citizens’ Association at San Antonio, Denver Heights recreational center, Beta Sigma Phi Vela chapter at Plaza Hotel, City Federation of Women’s Clubs at Plaza Hotel, Grace Lutheran Church auxiliary, Frances Willard WCTU at Fest Evangelical Church corner Nolan and Munroe, Girl Reserves at Tech school, Morrill Ward PTA at school auditorium, Royal Neighbors of America at Martha Collins home.
Mrs. Frank Drought and Mrs. John Grace hosted a Tuesday afternoon tea party at Myx Droughts home in Spring Kinssomia. Attendants included Miss Mary Healer maid of honor at the Frost Keator wedding and Mrs. Charles Holaday matron of honorees, with aviars decorating the table.
Miss Harriett Reed hosted a luncheon with Miss Eden Keater and bridal party in attendance. Guests included Miss Anne Wright Evelyn White Jean Hampton and Mary Keater along with Mrs B H Keater Charles Holiday and John Milton Cetbial. Dresden bouquets complemented the gathering with spring blooms as guests enjoyed the occasion.
The event hosts Miss Mary Beasley to entertain debutantes and escorts with a dinner and party at her home on Tuesday evening. Guests include Miss Louisa Holmgreen and Miss Nanny Bamley with relatives from Baundurook New Jersey and Iowa. Debutantes Misses Moul Tarclay Layizo Holmgren Adelaide Hill Anise Bryant Pardun Ruth Stephens are among the honored guests.
Mrs Evelyn Schimmel, who re tired from Houston after several days at Rice, retired from her work at the Plaza motel, marking the end of an era in her long service close to the Rice area.
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