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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1941
Page
10
In a fogbound chase near the Durfee bungalow, a doomed Durfee wreck is found after a Doberman vigil and broken canyon road. Allen and Lance lead a fragile search as the car overturned and wreckage lies among embankment rocks, hinting at danger and a looming resolution.
Wright, Amelia Wright and Mrs. J. We Weight of Tiptonville will leave Friday for Laredo. They will tour the coast and inspect sights of interest along the highway. They expect to be away several days.
This piece urges writing a personal thank you note for gifts or help rather than sending a ready made card. It cautions against laziness and favors a warm handwritten message reflecting genuine appreciation, with examples of suitable phrases and gestures.
Mrs Caskey hosted a peon pottery shower Saturday morning at her studio on Avenue E where Miss Octavia Graham, the daughter to be of Miss Graham, sat for a portrait as guests offered gifts. Earlier, Miss Andee Parsons received a miscellaneous shower Friday evening from Miss Marjorie Nell Blering with about 20 guests attending.
Mildred Kitchen shares several old fashioned recipes including ham slice supper, lamb in brochette, Swiss steak, and veal shoulder with onions and vegetables. Steps outline preparation, browning, and simmering portions with mustard, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce for savory main dishes.
A quirky excerpt urges mothers and girls to apply nail polish and cuticle cream, massage nails, and keep nails trimmed. It extols grooming routines as a sign of femininity, claiming nail care builds strength and normal appearance, with warnings about patchy polish and social scrutiny.
Dear Nibs Fairfax answers two letters from young readers. A 7 and 18 year old wife questions her 32 year old husband and sister in law living apart from her wish for a home. Beatrice Fairfax urges cheerfulness, social involvement, and practical steps to improve the situation while acknowledging youth and hardship. A 16 year old seeks dating advice with strict parents and multiple boys. Fairfax cautions against early steady dating, suggests a supervised social event like a dance to introduce families, and warns of reputational risk.
A dense list of club events and meetings for Monday through Tuesday in San Antonio and surrounding areas, including Ladies' Association of Alamo City, Bexar County Council groups, Postal supervisors auxiliary, Entre Nous club, and various church and cultural society gatherings. Dates and venues vary across venues such as the Security Hall, Crockité Street, Flaze Hotel, Kayton Avenue, Laurel Heights, and East Houston Street with times from early afternoon to evening.
The engagement of Sara Elizabeth Pennington of Texas to John Harry Rudd of Waskom is announced. Pennington, a senior at the University of Texas, is a Bluebonnet nominee and a Chi Gamma sorority member who studied at Lindenwood and the University of Texas. Rudd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willin Loo Rudd, attended Texas University Law School and is a Kappa Sigma fraternity member. The couple plans a March 27 wedding.
Frashers depart from Tilley for New York and stay several weeks. Mrs Lily Broaddus hosted a dinner for Aliusa club officers and directors in San Antonio. Plans discuss At ria meeting March 2 in St Anthony hotel tapestry room with guest Pearces A B Mocker from University of Bansmento speaking on Fan Americanism as of Today. Friday attendees included Gladys Boles Edna Bure Kathleen Wyner Maey dane Blakes Norhia Hancock Tuntee Whitaker Sally Frampton Faith Pink March Norveil Lila Amith. February 26 business meeting set for St Anthony hotel. Rowe Tea Set Up Day rescheduled to Friday for Macy Linthy Shetd bride-to-be.
Mrs Winn hosts a luncheon for Mia Willan Mavold and other debutantes of Libs season. Guests wore spring hues with green and white decor. Centerpieces featured round white pottery bowls with white irca and porcelain figures. other bowls held small white items. Attendees included Misses Bet ty Gath Dante Charry Bobbe elder Clay West Burs Marty Sykes Carolyn Brown Jay Carter Edith Cochran Margy Anne Tin Dean Brown Helen Elder Crain Betty dito son Mimi Gaden and many Mesdames Bruce Martindale Castin Harwood Milt Von Spencer Archle Brows Stoll P. Séreet Faward Ont Ilesse Newton Alarew Stronter and the hostess.
A fragmented local column describes families and neighbors enjoying comic books. It mentions Barbara Coaten,Ethel Affleck, Tuuth Johnson, and Amanda Coates with younger children in a playful neighborhood scene. Readers discuss shared adventures, gifts, and future plans including a gala event featuring entertainers.
Miss Margie Paschal and Alice Ruth Brady host a plaster supper for bride-to-be Bernlee Lele nan. tea and coffee hours honor various debutantes and brides in LA and Derborne. Mrs. James Nixon hosts a Br. Marys hall gathering. Mrs. Robert Emerick hosts luncheon at La Fonda for Bernice Johntan. Rose Hobart appears in Hollywood court seeking divorce from Mason Grosvenor Jr.
Miss Bernice Tones wed Wallace Kala at St Marys rectory with Father Kalof officiating. The bride wore powder blue crepe with gardenia corsage. sister Lois Jones attended. J L Kirk was best man. Post ceremony reception at the bride’s home featured spring flowers and crystal decor. couple to take a brief wedding trip before settling in Romis.
Henry du Font and Victor Trenchers return Sunday from a canyon trip along the Rio Grande. Du Pont is guest of Mr and Mrs Perry Lewis as the party hosted by Mr and Mrs Bracher and Tim Poulter. Monday they travel to Sacramento to collect purchases from their return journey, with many yachties and home appliances noted.
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