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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1938

Page

7

Flood Stands Test of Colonel and Engineer

Jared and Colonel Ferris fight to save a levee as floodwaters threaten the town. Amid the rising tide the engineer appeals to duty, the Colonel leads a dangerous rescue, and the community braces for loss. Jared, torn between loyalty to the Colonel and love for Serena, faces the burden of rebuilding after the disaster.

Jane Hove Valle Lynberns Jared Colonel Ferris Sid Tim Coltonet

Social Calendar Notes From St Anthony Hotel Event

A fragmented social calendar lists gatherings at the St Anthony hotel for 4 o clock and 1 o clock, honoring several titled guests and brides. Attendees include Mrs Fi IWit A and Mrs Adelaide Towest Knehton along with local dignitaries and the officers' club in Port Sam Houston.

Micley Mek Newt Wincock Y Ratterkinlath Sty Reo St. Anthony Plxter Fi— Iwit A Teynelds Alexandria Via Prank Winerich Adelaide Detailantes Mistes Buntee Betlo Marbatel Dean Muccheon Offhiers’ Club Port Sam Efouston Helty Hishop E.G. Ruch jBt Anthony Hole

Deserts-Bridge Honor For Albany Visitor Mrs Pav Moshinen

Mrs La A Christy hosted a dessert bridge for New York visitor Mrs Pav Moshinen of Albany New York at the dining room. Spring flowers and bowls centered the ten table event with pottery on display as other guests joined the honoree in a cordial afternoon gathering.

New York Pav Moshinen Albany N.Y Lae A. Christy

Spring dress pattern advertisement and pattern details

A San Antonio Light pattern notice touts Marian Martin pattern 9638 for Misses and women with a six panel long dress design. It explains fabric needs, buttoned back tie, bias panel options, sizes, and prices for the book of spring patterns and the pattern itself.

Fitch Patter Marian Martin Martin Martin MarlinMartin San An Juonio

The Doctor’s Struggle and Family Awakening

A fragmented hospital scene follows a doctor who bonds with a patient girl and contemplates life after leaving the ward. In the home, Dick Walters sleeps late as Benny guides visitors and Chris contemplates past choices and ongoing family tensions in a Sunday morning setting.

Big Mother Dick Walters Chris Benny Chas Watters Ohris Lnsele Katte Waleters Mary Roberta Rinehart King Feas T. Kate

Fragmented Yale club meeting and fashion show gossip

An unruly Yale Reading Club session features talk on Hogarth, a stylish setting with Mexican furniture, and models including a 3448 wedding dress at the Dright Shawl show. A hairdresser joke and odd notes about cigarettes and a sports polo team appear amid cluttered, fragmented local items.

Wetiar Davenport Hogarth Rock House Camilen Wittr Tls Dora

Community condemns cruelty to children and values kindness

By Fay King, the author denounces bullying and abuse of helpless children. The writer extols civilization as measured by acts of kindness and condemns unfeeling hearts that harm the defenseless, urging compassion as the standard of society.

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Marry-Go-Round by Helen Rowland

A 1938 essay argues that modern women should be themselves rather than chasing “ideal” charms. It notes men vary in tastes and true love comes from being genuine, not performing. The piece reflects era norms and advises authenticity over artificial allure.

Tring Fens Syed Tne

Election in Plane Makes Plane Mayor Cantwell

Cantwell Alaska February 17 Pilot Hakon Christensen won a special election held aboard his plane to become mayor. Only ten legal voters participated as officials cited the absence of Mayor John Garison. Christensen will serve the term despite the unusual campaigning method.

Cantwell Algake Hakon Christensen Christensen Altice Gaxtwell Christensett John Garison

Grandmother's Favorite Applique Quilt Pattern Offer

Pattern IT 60 provides accurate pieces and a diagram for placing patches. Includes yardage chart and simple cutting sewing finishing steps for single and double bed sizes. Send 1 cent or 7 cent stamps to San Antonio Light Needlecraft department with name and address.

Bigek San Antonio Light Needlecraft Department

Advice to Lovelorn Dear Miss Fairfax

A reader describes two years with a fiancée who refused a dance then showed up at a dance with another man. The writer struggles whether to end the engagement or forgive her, noting age and independence. Sister advises reflection on whether marriage is right if they cannot rely on each other for small plans.

scuarTh Jared Ferris Horey Corse Loo Chey Tie Enoch Howitt Enoch Hit Canute Ike Meyer California Miss. Fairfax Wes Vren Meg Ring Fear Syd

Good Manners Birth Announcements Mail Etiquette

Mrs Brockman advises correct etiquette for birth announcements. Send promptly after birth using engraved cards with baby’s name and birth date. avoid cards asking for weight or price. Prefer simple all white cards with a narrow ribbon and a dated inscription for the top.

Cornel Brockman Beeckman Hirth Ring Feas Tne

Table Talks: Budget Meals For Busy Winter Nights

MILPRED KITCHENS offers a frugal menu geared to quick, low effort meals. The plan features pork sausage with wheat cakes, maple syrup and butter, plus variations like pancake rolls with orange marmalade and French toast using prepared pancake flour. Also includes creamed fried onions as a side.

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