Knight Errant Stable Drama Leads to Derby Plans
In a dusty Carmel Valley tale, Knight Errant’s path from a dying colt to a Derby hopeful unfolds through stable intrigue. Heather Mills rallies to save the horse as rivals scheme and a judge resolves a sale, while Snapper and Slim marshal a Versatile Stable under racing names. The circus ends with a rain filled setback, a shelf bound star, and a riot of backroom wagering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather
Knight Errant
Point Leber
Dan
Jamas
Carmel Valley
Doctor Boley
Ernant
Eryant
Coronado
Mema
Heather Mills
Beauty Hints For Oily Complexions And Breathing Tips
Practical beauty advice from a vintage column covers an oily complexion cleansing with lemon juice, proper facial cleansing routines, and a nightly face scrub. It also notes how correct breathing and posture affect facial tone, plus a brief tip on new and used car values.
Enchanting Rhythm in Ruffles by Prunella Wood
A 1933 piece describes Germaine Monteil rhumba dress designed for mid-season festivities. The dusty pink and navy ruffle skirt pairs with navy taffeta top and a triangular scarf that can drape over shoulders. Parisian fashion tone highlights movement and elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prunella Wood
Germaine Monteil
King Foax Syne, Inc
Findon Haddock and Finnan Haddie Techniques
Table Talks discusses Findon haddock curing origins and the evolution to finnan haddie in English markets. It covers smoking methods, price notions, utilization of all fish parts, and several recipes including Finnan haddie with milk and a haddie souffle with buttered crumbs. It notes October to April season and culinary uses across dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Kitchen
Finnar Haddie
Findon
Scotland
Chase
Wedding Etiquette Advice From Manners SyMES
Mrs Beeckman asks proper details for a late 19th century wedding. Advice covers who can give away the bride, who should pay for post ceremony festivities, and appropriate attire for groomsmen. The solutions favor the mother giving away in ceremony, families paying for celebrations, and formal day wedding dress codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symes
Cornelius Beeckman
Mrs. Beeckman
Kins Bens
Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax
Dear Miss Fairfax I am 24 and smarzied with my husband living with him thinking of divorce I met a agreeable young man and want to tell him I am married tell him about my previous marriage MT. Unless this man is new he may know you are Mrs. Do you call by first names Tell bits you have been married
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Tim
Saghus
Snapper
Bhim
Slim
Jean Dace
Susie
Melden
Largedy
Beatrice Fairfax
Miss Pairfax
King Feae
Cupid Darts Bring Gaiety as Local Weddings Announced
San Antonio area readers learn of multiple upcoming marriages and engagements. Charles Thomas Ganneway announces daughter Jane Ransom Ganneway to Edwitt Chamberlain to be wed at 4:30 PM Thursday at the groom’s home. Eleanor Thornton Townsend will wed Dr William Darrell Willerson at 4100 Broadway with Rev Sam Copers officiating. Grace Williams engaged to Frank J Haskin with ceremony planned January 16 at Christ Episcopal Church. Details include wedding parties and education histories of the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Charles Thomas Ganneway
Jance Ransom
Edwitt Chamberlain
San Antonlo
Yaylor
Leo Crane
Eleanor Thornton Townsend
William Darrell Willerson
Broadway
Sam Coperg
Tae
A Williams
Grace
J. Haskin
Christ Episcopal Church
Sam Capers
Thomas Jefferson School
Baskin
University of California
An & A
Cumberland Law School
Lebanon
Tenn
Eel
Chub
Texas Cavaliers
Willams Hes Chesert
Rose Lyle
Theo Miller
Imatron of
Lucille Sebera
Sara, Rowe
Ethel Brown
Venui Taylor
Kerrville
A. J. Ridder
Otis Parosworth
Kempie Kalteyer
Clive-!'enge Norsworthy
Adrian Spears
George Conger
Ted Miller
Hubert] Jackson
Eddie Corrin
Frances Marian Cook
Edward FP
Davisburg
Mich
Cecil A. Laufenberg Jr
Division Avenue
Glen Murray
Harlendale Presbyterian Church
Ae de
Baby Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs T Noah Smith Jr
A baby girl arrived Tuesday evening weighing eight pounds. The infant’s mother is Anita Ruth Adame, with the Smith family noting the newborn as a joyous addition to their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Noah Smith Jr
T. Nosh Smth
Mrs. Smith
Anita Ruth Adame
Marian Martin pattern 8054 ready for mailing spring 1939
Marian Martin pattern 8054 offers versatile women misses sizes 14 to 42 with a bodice back closure and paneled skirt. The advertisement promotes easy sewing, beginner friendly instructions, and a range of fashion options including suits dresses coats and maternity wear. Order details include 16 cent book and 36 cent pattern plus a bundle price.
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Marian Martin
Ottoove
Marian Marlin
Crusac
San An
Parrot pet shop boasts toys and stars in city scene
The piece mentions a Commerce Street pet shop advertising Baby Talking Parrots and miniature dogs with bright red plugs. It highlights George Sellers and Mrs. Fred Goeth, guest stars in a social vignette. Frank Case's Tales of a Wayward Inn and Algonquin hotel are praised as advertising jewels. Madame in the New Year's crowd draws attention to a secretive figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha S
Caliou
Commerce Street
Frank Case
Club Calendar Highlights Busy Local Gatherings
The Pioneer Landers club hosts a Thursday evening dance at the Plaza hotel. Various groups including the Woodmen circle and multiple PTA, WCTU, and women’s club chapters hold afternoon meetings across East Houston Street and nearby venues led by local organizers and families.
College Head Bride Return From Trip To Mexico
J C Lor in president of Texas College of Arts and Industries returned to Kingsville after a honey moon trip to Mexico with his bride of two weeks, the former Mrs Ettle Glafre Farmer Loftin. Loftin, once connected with the San Antonio public school system, is a faculty member at the local school. Dr and Mrs Karl G Stephan returned after Christmas holidays with their parents, traveling to Indiana and Shelbyville to visit Mr and Mrs W F Stephan and Mr and Mrs He zurge in Bulhidy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passy Gaalavsky
Libbye
Samuel Axelrod
Gunter Hotel Terrace
San Antonio
Texas
Gunter Hotel ‘Terrece
Kingsville
Jun
J. C. Lorin
Texas College of Arts and Industries
Keingsville
Woon
Sextco
Ettle Glafre
Loftin
Karl G. Stephan
Indiana
W. F. Stephan
Shelbyville
Its
Stephan
Mrs. Heiferge
Bulhidy
N.Y
Rabbi Jacobson to Talk on '39 Outlook
Rabbi David Jacobson will address Temple Meth 211 Belknap Place at 8 p m on forecant for 1828. He will discuss political and social world conditions. Children's services start at 10 30 p m Saturday with Rabbi Ephraim Frisch on The Power of the Tongue. The service will be led by Homers Josephine Karten Mattis Knoe and Kenneth Fischer with January birthday children viewed at the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jacobson
Rervices
Temple Meth
Belknap Place
Jet
Cerviers
Hebbi Ephraim Frisch
Hose Homers
Josephine Karten
Mattis Knoe
Kenneth Fischer
Army Lodge Plans Anniversary Fete
Army Lodge No 1106 gears up for its twenty third anniversary celebration at the fraternal hall with Members and families invited. J P Gerity worshipful master and L R Storey secretary lead arrangements while County Judge Charles W Anderson, a lodge member, will give the principal address.
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Anny
J. P. Gerity
L. R. Storey
Charles W. Andersson
Aringipal
Review of The Great American Vamby at Blind Reading
A review of Lee Whippey’s novel The Great American Vamby will be given by Mrs Henry M Jones as part of the monthly reading program for the blind at the public library. Transportation to the Morary may be secured by calling the Lighthouse for the dilnd of Miss Julia Grothaus, librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Whippey
Vamby
Henry M. Jones
Paul Wagner
Julia Grothaus
Social Calendar Highlights Debutantes And Dining Events
Thursday evening events include Mrs EB Holmgreen hosting a dinner dance at the St Anthony hotel for debutante Miss Louise Holmereen. Dr J Layton Cochran hosts a dinner party at the Flaza hotel for Miss Dorothy Waugh and fiancé Marvin Watson. Open house by Dr and Mrs G G Passmore honors the couple prior to Cochran’s event. Friday features Miss Genevieve McTavitt at a 1 p m luncheon at the St Anthony hotel honoring debutantes Miss Dorothy Stevey and Miss Adelaide Hill, with Mr and Mrs Tino Costa hosting tea from 3 to 6 p m in the St Anthony hotel tapishy room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Holmgreen
St Anthony Hotel
Louise Holmereen
J. Layton Cochran
Flaza Hotel
Dorothy Waugh
Marvin Watson
G. G. Passmore
Waugh
Mr. Watson
Cochran
Genevieve McTavitt
St. Anthony Hotel
Dorothy Stevey
Adelaide Hill
Tino Costa
Tapishy
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Jack McDonald
Charlie Basslit
Kim
Ae Tope
Knight Brant
Knight
Artichokes
Ervil Heather
Santa Anita
Bay Meadows
Stin
Cold Cream
Bim
MD Cream
Bar| Meadows
Stim
Bhe
Banta Anite
Versailie
Stine
Lion
M. H. Morrison
Gold Crean
Capyt
King Fvas
Syrd
Mahary
Beauty
Sandman
Bor
Wight
Cupid
Pilon
George Sellers
Bon Mob
Indy
Fred Goeth
Madame
Monsieur Chambray
Als
Pioneer Landers Club
Plaza
Woodmen Circle
W. O. Wiss
East Houston Street
Junlock Yanks of America
First Texas Regiment
Louis Dromscole
Tremleth Street
Robert B. Green
Lartusa
Collins Garden
Woodlawn
Chop
Twenlitth
Furst Baptist
Lexington
North St. Mary's Streets
Joe B. Carroll
W. T. Harris
Meacon Hill
Cub of
Woman's Auxiliary
Bexar County Medical Society
Louise Tell
N. ¥. Barnes
West Elsmere Place
Sey Antonio
Bride
Mexico
Mes
J. C. Loftin
Rabbi Jacobson
Army Lodge
Salemanis
Trobe
Losoya St
Menie Witter
Vitter
Anan Smith
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