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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1941

Page

14

Crime at Castaway casts doubt on Lance amid inquest

In Castaway lore Lance Gregg faces a coroner inquiry as detectives press a gun purchase and a sleeping medicine bottle link to his uncle and wife. The hearing probes who heard a dangerous remark and who planted the weapon, while a verdict of death by misadventure hushes deeper questions.

Chapte Allen Landers Howell Castaway Gallivia Lance Sydney Allen San Francisco Lance Gregg University Mayda Berkeley Martha Aven Durfee Wial Cole Wettig Estile Grege Gallina Cme Gallina Court House Lanny Wiliams Gastaway Perso Mrs. Grrge P “L Somarme Har Geath Brougleh Trudy Polytet Coure Hall of Justice Gaillina Ioh Lamers

Forgery Suspected in Permit Signature Case During Castaway Trial

The narrative centers on a signature forged to obtain a permit, questioned under oath as a death by poison case unfolds. Allen questions the witness while Mayne, a rural officer, defends testimony that points to others framing Lance. The scene shifts to a grave and a church service as Extelie Gregg is laid to rest in Castaway.

Allen Mayne Sticks Castaway Lenee Gregg Jlmly Lance Jock Nice Walter Extelie Gregg

Unclear Medical Claim for Kidney Bladder Relief

Fragments describe a supposed remedy for kidney and bladder issues with mentions of capsules and a familiar name. The text includes garbled phrases about relief, effectiveness, and a marketed product, but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.

Easter Vacation Cruise Plans and Travel Confidence

The notice promotes Easter vacations and spring readiness with plan to book a Bermuda cruise or a week at White Sulphur. It assures readers their pastel cruise clothes will work all summer and encourages reservations despite mild travel naysayers.

Summer tailored sportswear on view at LA Wood

The display features simple tailored sports clothes in smooth pastels for cruise wear and late summer use. Shown are shirtwaist frocks light weight flannels and silk crepes plus jacket dresses cut on tailored lines and designed for modesty and fine workmanship.

Sharless

GRANDMOTHER'S RECIPES AND COLLECTOR KEEPS

A fragment from a feature on collecting and preserving old recipes and culinary memorabilia. It highlights antique kitchen items, hand written recipe books, and vintage baking instructions, including a long adulterated recipe passage and notes about familiar domestic objects found in attics and garages.

Newter Ab

Mrs Dillard And Mother Return From Mexico

Mrs J a Dilava and her mother Mrs Gailstine Bowers of Parga NC have been visiting here and returned from a visit to Mexico City. On March 4 they plan to go to Fort Ord Monterey Calif to join Maj J R Die lord stationed there as vertical reserve officer.

J A. Dilava Gailstine Bowers Parga N.C Fovish Mexico City Fort Ord Mowentey Gallf J. R. Dielord Majur Dillard Te

Ushers Duty in Weddings and Postceremony Roles

Readers inquire about ushers duties after the ceremony. The article explains ushers arrive early to seat guests, escort the mothers to front pews, divide on chancel steps, stand either side during the rites, and lead the recessional. Afterward they escort mothers and immediate family, then assist at the reception by guiding guests to refreshments.

Cornelius Breckinian Beeckah Fecher

Mrs Tarbutton Hosts Dinner for Visiting Guests

Mrs Tarbutton entertains her guest Mrs Lowry of Troupe and relatives Mr and Mrs Tarbutter at a Monday dinner. Mrs Scanwallader and Mrs Witty planned the Wednesday compliment, with Miss Adpy Tims hosting Tuesday evening at her home.

Robert Tarbutter Gurst Tarputtom Prank Lowry Troupe Ralph Scanwallader Lowry Adpy Tims Meg Tarbuston San Pedra TOR

Sculptor Mademoiselle Grecian to lecture at Town Hall

Pilon notes two ready Grecian profiles to front seats for San Pedro playhouse event. Mademoiselle Grecian will sculpt a bust during her Town Hall lecture with a mirror behind her to show hands shaping clay. She has French academy honors and is active as writer painter and pianist.

San Pedro

Advice to Lovelorn Dear Miss Fairfax

A reader describes family tensions after a mother’s death and a father’s plan to remarry. The contributor, 18, fears a hostile stepmother and suggests the daughter seek independence through vocational training while observing how the second marriage unfolds.

Miss Fairfax Teo Tam Tam Eve Dad

Social Calendar for San Antonio Area

Tuesday evening includes the marriage of Miss Laura Dickinson and William Colgiaree at St Mark s Episcopal Church at 5 p m with a reception at the St Anthony hotel. The Assembly Dancing Club holds its annual dance at the Country Club.

H. C. Jarrell Velyn Peyton Anny Hertzberg Hall Atuale Joseph Franklin Carpenter Bright Shaw Frederick Gray Nan Vericck

Miss Dudley Visits Fort Sam Houston Guest of Bowen

Miss Florence Dorle Dudley of New York City is the guest of Lieutenant and Mrs. GO Bowen at Fort Sam Houston. En route to Antonio she stopped in Naples to visit Lieutenant Bowen's brother, Midshipman John S Bowen.

Dudley Bowen Florence Dorle Dudley New York City Bowen Dt Fort Sam Houston Antoino Anynapolly John 8

Coffee China Shower Honors Miss Martha Martha

Palevlich will entertain with a morning coffee and china shower to honor Miss Martha Lite. The event takes place today at 10:29 a.m. at the home of Mrs Williamsot, 814 West Mag Sola Avenue.

Lutz J. E. Williamson Mra Palevlich Martha Williamsot West Mag- Sola Aven

Birth of Grandson Announced by Cable from Italy

Mr and Mrs Hugh Osborn McAuley sent a cable to Mrs J M Ratcliffe announcing the birth of their son Augh Osborne McAvey Jr on February ai Mrs McAuley is formerly Miss Aditl Ratclifte and the Nebenehait family have moved to 309 West Pultou from Los Angeles and are making their home there

Hugh Osborn McAuley Rane Italy B. L. Nebeneaht Daugiter Elainne Ruth Les AM Geles West Pultou

Calendar notes from S A Club listings and local groups

A dense club calendar lists Tuesday evening events across many organizations. Activities include Catholic women’s association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Phi Kappa sorority, Woman’s Society of Christian Service, National Association of Letter Carriers auxiliary, Woodmen circle, PTA, Altrusa, and Elks groups. Locations span Niki Delphian chapter entries, St Anthony hotel, Crockett hall, Kings Magnolia grove, Original Mexican restaurant Galena Schmidt auxiliary, and Prospect Hill Methodist Church with times from 12:30 to 8:40 p.m. on various days.

Catholic Waitten's Association BP. Wi Ladies’ Auxilary Sam Houston Niki Delphian Moné Plaza Pi Omicron Phi Kta Sorority St. Anthony Hotel City-wite Women's Society of Christian Service of Hackberry Atecegy Methodist Church National Association of Letter Carriers Crockell Hale Megnolia Grove Woodmen Circley Douglas North Olive Street Alamo Hele P.T. A Clay McGat Lagos Woman's Club Prospect Hill Methodist Church MT. Gallagher West Carmerce Street Myrtle Rove Officers Club Wood Mendhelé Birdie Mat Baye Altrusa Club St. Ans Ebony Hater Trayal Woman's Guard Club Tra Pagch

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