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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1941

Page

4

Crime at Castaway 1 unfolds in homicide case

An investigation at Castaway 1 centers on Mrs. Gregg following her husband’s death. Detective Landers questions Miss Lane and Sydney about Mrs. Gregg’s mood, calls, and whether she contemplated suicide. Evidence points to a sedative box linked to a Gallina drug store delivery, while Miss Lane confirms she was Mrs. Gregg’s secretary during the events.

Landers Amenier Allen Miss Lane Howell Gresser Audrey Lillian Evelyn Syalleys Anise Landers Sidney Turnes Gallina Castaway

Sydney Loftus and the Durfee case in the city

In a tense apartment scene Sheriff Allen and Detective Landers pursue clues about Worth Durfee’s death. Sydney Loftus, distrustful of himself and his past, faces hints that Durfee may have left him a substantial inheritance. The atmosphere blends mystery with family secrets as Nora and Estelle loom in the background.

Sydney Loftus Estelle Worth Durfee Sheriff Allen Hell of Justice Sydney Allen Gerry Loftus Nora Alsey Durfee Bydney Bydney, Worth Durfee Beatty Gregg Eliond

Club Calendar for S A San Antonio College events

Saturday evening at Our Lady of the Lake college pallroom features junior class Santor Pram with AJAtO chapter. 6 8 4 80 pm at Tout Pin club and Pailomithte club at Unter hotel. Bahurdey evening Merry Wivee dances with a cocktail party at 6:30 p.m. at the Country Club. Lien Gol and Mr Hubert Buyelty host a supper in their home.

Our Lady of the Lake College Santor Pram College Pallroom Ajato Tout Pin Club Unter Hotel Chun Lien Gol Hubert Buyelty Bullee Aupper

Advice to Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax

Advice column recounts two letters from young women and a caller named H. Q. Co. The first seeks guidance on whether to test a former boyfriend before marrying a new fiancé amid wedding pressures. Fairfax cautions against haste, emphasizes genuine love over theatrics, and advises opening up the test with the first man to assess real feelings.

Beatrice Fairfax Fran Mary Jessura H. Q. Co

Beauty Hints For Prominent Collar Bones And Posture

Describes habits and exercises to reduce visible collar bones through posture and movement. Advises head up, elbows back, and mirrored checks. Recommends strengthening with arm swings, line-stretching, and 10 minute daily routines. Ends with milk and crackers tip and a casual sign-off.

Lone Ranger

Wedding Breakfast or Reception Honor Groom’s Mother

Dear Mrs Beeckman discusses choosing between a breakfast or informal reception after a wedding. The groom’s mother should be invited and given honor in either option to avoid offense, as she is the guest of honor in the ceremony. A breakfast would place her at her father’s right, while a reception would seat her in the receiving line.

Cornelius Beecksian Beeckman Beldal Ainge Tance Bayohe Mather Phan

Lanier PTA Founders Day Program Planned

The Sidney Lanier PTA will meet Tuesday at 2:50 pm. The program includes readings Americans United and Price of Liberty, a ROTC manual of arms display, violin solos by John and Gloria Rodriguez, and a tea after a brief business session. Music numbers feature Celia Ramirez, Angel Martinez, Ralph Gonzalez, Jesus Landers, Cruz Arizmendi, Fernando Silva, and Eugene Yunige.

Sidney Lanier PT. A Paul Almagner Margaret Muro weBe Price of Liberty Snilad Carlos Camacho John Rodriguez Gloria Rodriguez Celia Ramirez Angel Martinez Ralph Gonzalez Jesus Landers Cruz Arizmendi Fernando Sliva Eugene Yunige

Mushrooms in Culinary History and Recipes

Article reviews the cultural value of mushrooms from ancient Rome to modern homes, noting their seasonality and market availability. It provides two vintage style recipes, Scallops and Mushrooms and Creamed Mushrooms, with instructions using mushrooms, scallops, milk, and pantry ingredients for six servings.

Cotillion Club Hosts Half and Half Costume Dance

The Girls' Golden club held its annual Half and Half costume dance at the San Antonio Country Club in a dual setting. One ballroom featured a heaven theme with gold and silver stars and angels, while the other showed Satan's domain with orange and red flames and devils. Guests wore Heaven and Hell costumes. Miss Margaret Walker chaired the event and dance committee.

Golden Club San Antonio Country Club Heaven Satan Hinl Ote Bell Margaret Walker Ruth Stephens Jane Perry Mary Blenbeth Cave Mary Reanley Maray Anne Hall Dounte Fraser Carolyn Brown Amanda Hurst Hester Harrison Dally Kuntz Bobbe Welder Betty Galt Lula Kate HM Virginia Alvey Betty Jameson Orchester Mises Lonnae Cherry Patsy Linden Mar- Barel Whisonani Erith Cochran Maria Sykes Mergy Anne Hail Jay Garter Clay West Burns

Robert Barclays Return From Mexico City Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Barclay returned Wednesday from a short stay in Mexico City to Amarillo. Mrs L K Johnson of Amarillo will visit Sunday with her son and daughter Mrs and Mrs Hyram Bailey.

Robert Barclays Mexico Robert Barclay Mexico City Hyram Baileys L. K. Johnson Amarillo Wil Hyramy Bailey Reg U.H. Pat

Nostalgic notices and club plans from a bygone column

The clipped December directory fragment lists names and odd details from society life. Mentions Wilkie for President, Esquire motifs, buttons and bracelets, and a long roster of veterans, arts groups, and social clubs with meeting times and hosts.

Martha Calqoun Wilke W. Haggton Faanin Wilkie Chio ‘Travis Gattredral

Jackson Graham Nuptials Held at Church

Miss Octavia MacGrah am Graham daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Graham wed Horace Kendall Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Guy Cade Jackson at Christ Episcopal church Friday evening The Rev Samuel Gayers officiated The bride wore white chiffon with Grecian lines and a long train She carried a bouquet of gardenias and white leaves Her maid of honor Jeanine Graham and bridesmaids wore lace and net gowns The groom was attended by Elwin Seoth Leon Montgomery and John Fraser A reception followed at the St Anthony hotel The couple will reside at 1236 Donaldson Avenue after a trip to Mexico City Out of town guests included relatives from Memphis Houston Engle and New York

Gctavia Mac Graeham Arthir Graham Horace Kendall Jackson Guy Cade Jackson Christ Episcaya Church Samuel Gayers Elenseth Jannott Oscar For Jeanine Graham Deanned Jackson Bertaltes Jackson Mary Louise State Kay Caskey Roy Caskey Bil Bechtel i Srant Bechtel St. Anthony Hotel Mesdames C. T. Abbey Ada Harman Robert Garland Grace Imredic Hanya Yappan Augusta Barnes Grant Bechtel Russell Good Lobit Reverd John Firider Gunter Duckworth Mary Puckett Oakley Yantly Miss Reese Frasey Mexico City Donaldson Avenue Ralph Jackson Houston Octavia and Mary Love James M. Maxon Joan D. Melly Memphis Tenn Mary Jean Jackson Engle Tenns Lewis Narvell Newhurn Ake

Groos Family Makes Home in South Ay

Fred Groos family settles with Mrs Prorence Groos as guests of Mrs Fates Col Clarke Fates leaves for Port Custer Mich to command Eleventh infantry. Mrs Fates to join Alm in two months. Mrs Kingsland and Mrs Bur ehnal from New York join as house guests until Fates departs. Reese Fraser hosts luncheon at La Fonda for Laura Diekint bride. Pastel decor, twin pottery, white blossoms set the table.

Fates Col. Clarke Fates Eleventit Port Custer Mich fFates Alm Minot Pregent Shr Nis Ihouse David Burehinal E. H. Kingsland New York Fates Isaves Des Salgugnt Miss Reese Fraser Wos la Fonda Laura Diekint

Bartletts Move Into Father's Home Amid Celebrations

Local notes report Terre Bartlett and family moving Tuesday into the home of Mr. Bartlett's father. George T. Bartlett and Miss Jane Strain plan to attend the Charra Days celebration in Brownsville while visiting relatives in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Orla Goldsbury, the former Monnie Barclay parents, spend the weekend here with Mrs. Goldsbury's family as they join George Washington birthday festivities. An invitation is received from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tutts for the marriage of their daughter Martha to Wallace D. Lawson at St John’s Lutheran Church in San Antonio on March sixth nineteen forty one at seven thirty. The reception follows at Anthony Rhetel.

Mra Orla Goldsbury Houston Choldsbury Monnie Barclay Robert Barclay Shom Howard W. Nevis Ware Tay Redo O. W. Killiam Henry Tuts Martha Wallace D. Lawson Bt. John's Lutherar Chiutreh San Antonio Texan Anthony Rhetel

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