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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1941

Page

14

Murder at Castaway: Durfee’s Death Deepens Case

In Castaway, Sheriff Allen drills Harry Craven as ties between Durfee’s killing and a prior Gregg murder tighten. Estelle Gregg’s testimony remains shaky as investigators weigh a pistol bullet link and a stalled coroner inquiry, while Craven’s behavior and Craven’s dog complicate alibis amid foggy, tense town scenes.

Duries Taree Durfee Gallina County Walter Gregg Gregg Allen Lance Gregs Garda Cali Estelle Wes Craven Corone Graven Weither Castaway

Kaydette Fashion By PRUNEL Army Navy Air Corps Inspired Spring Styles

Readers are invited to dress in patriotic spring outfits inspired by military uniforms. The piece describes chic interpretations of khaki and slate blue ensembles for men and women, including middy blouses and scarlet accents, with nods to West Point cadet styles and gold embroidery details.

Prunel Army Navy Imprine Corps Air Corps

Beauty Hints And The Practical Role In Public View

A fragmented column discusses beauty culture and social flirting, noting how witty women attract attention and how perfume and hair care affect social perception. It warns against overdoing scents and emphasizes modest grooming, with examples of interactions and the evolving tone of dress and charm.

Telephone Courtesy and Consideration When We Call

Most of us neglect the other end of the line by calling at inconvenient times. We should ask, Is it convenient to talk now and offer a specific callback time. Delays create uncertainty and waste the caller’s time, as in efforts to be courteous being undermined by unthoughtful behavior.

Durfee Loué Bheritt Allen Estelle Pworth Setelie Gregg Allen Lance Harry Craven Craven Laney Allry Graven Darfee Dyrsee's Mrs. Gregg Durfer Meuralgia Cemmult & Yhyaletan Cornel Smith Tommy Tal Mel At & O Steey Alyey Ant Uaen Cory Rovelry Klink Beudeni

Table Talks on canned meat and ham loaf casserole tips

A column extols canned meats for economy and quality control, noting pre cooked meat with no waste and high standards from major brands. It introduces meat loaves such as liver, ham, tongue, and veal with pork and beef, plus a ham loaf casserole recipe with steps and serving suggestions.

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Busy Burglarita 10 Years in Pen

Mason City, Iowa reports Robert C. Simmona, 27, serving a 10 year term in Mark Madison Town jail for burglary after admitting entries to 14 Mason City homeowners. Loot total under 25. The item notes a separate New York report on honey as currency in ancient archives.

Mason Cyty Towa Robert C. Simmona Mason City Viale Mark Madison Blmmona Mason City Buniers New York Aroiea Bolyton Assyria Persia In- Min Payol Greece Roane

Social Calendar for Los Angeles Society Events and Weddings

Social calendar items from a Los Angeles page list parties and luncheons honoring brides to be and debutantes. Frank Patton and Alife Jaeschke with Dr. Robert Hartong attend a Tower soirée as Betty Galt’s fiancé Walter Lehr Jr. is celebrated. Ardmore and Jacksonville hosts note engagements and receptions.

Frank Patton the Tower Alife Jaeschke Robert Hartong Betty Galt Walter Lehr Jr Roy Johnson Freeman Oait Ardmore Okla Misa Galt Mr. Lehr Tom Palfrey Bb, Anthony Hotel Maria Sykes Sam Biddle Aldes Cadwalader Bernice Lenman Edwin Goldman Toftee Trom Agen Minerva D Steiven Jacksonville Fta

Average Fleece Weights Rise Slightly in Century

Washington report from February 1 indicates the average fleece weight of sheep in the United States rose over a century. The Bureau of Animal Industry notes a general increase, with average weights up about six tenths of a pound per sheep per century, reflecting gradual improvements in flock productivity.

Washington Bureau of Animal Industry

Herring Abounds in Maine Waters

EASTPORT Me Feb 19 More herring weigh stations report increased catches as Quoddy fisheries close for winter While Quoddy waters show abundance the timing follows seasonal factory shutdowns In London film world Gyles Ishari once tied to Greta Garbo dies at 72.

Maine Eastport Ishermen Batonet London Gyles Ishiari Nf Hallywood Wily Greta Garba Anta Karenna Ishari

Perplexed in Love and Prolonged Engagements Explored

Beatrice Fairfax advises a reader torn between marrying a man who delays due to fears of service and finances and a desire to avoid a lingering engagement. The column examines compulsions of delay, family duties, and the social pull of settled matrimony amid financial strain and military draft.

Amazing Hygienic Protection for Married Women Promoted

Thousands of women learn to use Zonite a sensational scientific discovery for hygienic pur peace. It instantly kills germs on contact yet claims to be safe for delicate tissues. Zonite bottles sold, marketed as inexpensive and ideal for feminine hygiene.

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Local tastes shine in a parade of artful home treasures

A town features exiled glass collections from Mexico and China, a French cabinet, floral watercolors by Ruth Kelso Clarkson, and varied decor from brown suede coats to brass spider cuss mixers. Poetic notes mingle with artistic curios as residents share childhood joys and theatre dreams.

du Martha Calhoun Exiith Godrati Ace Mexico China Ruth Kelso Clarxson Bill MccKinleys Ard Royal King Hoa Jefferson Quth University of Chicago

Club Calendar For S A Club Events In San Antonio

A late 19th or early 20th century club calendar lists numerous meetings and gatherings in San Antonio venues. It notes dates, times, and locations for groups including the San Antonio Indge degree of honor, Odd Fellows hall events, Army chapter meetings, parent education groups, guilds, alumnae gatherings, and lectures at churches and local colleges. The fragment mentions names and addresses such as 210 Catalina Street and 118 West Elsmere Place, along with venues like Crockett Hotel and Madison Square Presbyterian Church. The calendar indicates regular weekly and Friday events across civic and social clubs, with times ranging from early afternoon to evening.

Wellesdsyvening Alamo’ Heights San Antonio First Congregational Church A. J. Grimm Catallta Street Alpha Beta Smith Weat Elsmere Place Madison Square Presbyterian Church Assembly House Camden Street Ford Woods Koetgen Avenues Hasidah Review William Hubberd Modern Psychology Club Be Yeronics Avizas Errelt Tord

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