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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1940

Page

4

Sir John Meredith Enlists Bradford In Major Case

Police chief Sir John Meredith seeks Inspector Bradford’s help on a major case after a late breakfast. The plot interweaves a former post office suspect, a dangerous ex-con Slimy, and a young driver linked to Makyn Road Transport as Meredith hints at a wider scheme while Bradford weighs timing and risk.

Ong Rccessful John Meredith Deni Jehu Meredith Scotland Inspector Bradford Bradford Braddés Ann John Big Ben Bircké Arton Elwoy Barty Post Office Mreeford Abe Sir John Meredith Hart John Maredity Makyn Road Transport Company Makyn Road Transport Bradder

Meredith Loses Track in Royal Club Telephone Call

In a cryptic morning at the Somerset club Meredith rings for tea and asks to speak with Captain Tracy. A misheard name leads to confusion over Geoff, Ulysses Beoene, and finally a plan to use Cousin Boste’s identity to obtain information from the Transport department about the Makyn i Road company.

Meredith Captain Tracy John Meredith Geoff Somserseh Hosse Tiyeses Geoffrey Ulysses John Nis Tracy Ulysses Beoene Boste Somerset Alys Jobe Makyni Road Transpen Company Geothey Tulked Sipviz Transport Department

Zela Tau Alpha Hear Mio Durin Stareke

Zela Tau Alpha sorority holds a meet at the home of Dire Milton Wienfurht. The gathering takes place at 210 ppm East Tidgewood with Mrs Tentie Mende hosting. A second event is planned at the home of Morpiane Raleny Hemme in Wet Pane.

Zela Tau Alpha Mio Durin Stareke Zela Tar Alpha Dire Milton Wienfurht East Tidgewood Tentiie Mende Key Largo Coenesiowr Morpiane Atenan Takers Bay Derkinson

Rolling Your Own By PRUNEL Scarf Turbans Trend

Turban and scarf wraps remain current in fashion, with designers and enthusiasts creating varied drapes. Turbans in turquoise crepe, Palsler print crepe, and fringed fabrics offer multiple looks from kitty whisker topknots to pirate-style fringe. Accessories suit southern resort wear and northern ensembles, though less popular in severe winter.

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Zonta Club January program outlined in notes

The Ben Antonio Zonta club met and announced January activities. Effie Everett will chair a skit The Evolution of a Zontian on January 0. Carrie Bradley hosts January 1 with Roxylea Melis of the Republican Women’s Club performing The Need of Women in Politics. A January 24 classification by Ethel Teterkorn, and a January 31 birthday party for members, at Miss Hetladge’s home at 7 30 p m.

Ben Antonio Zonta Club Ethel Teterkorn Opta Tve Carrie Bradley Atran Dixon Elfis Eyerett Mary Maude Pomeroy

Pilon Social Notes and Weathered Fashion Moments

Martha S. Calhoun reports on the Deans moving into a California ranch style home on Brehan Boulevard with Monterrey touches and an outdoor living room. The piece also notes Zed Emerson's fashion display at a football game, Mrs Alfred S. Gage, Mrs. Ord Watson flying with Jack Lapham, and Monsieur Chambray’s illness, plus an Education Association demonstration scheduled for Plaza Hotel ballrooms at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Martha S. Calhqun William B. Deans J Brehan Boulevard Monsieur Ghambray Association For Childhood Education Plaza Hotel

Etiquette Notes on Toasts and Serving at Tea

Manners by Mrs Cornemus Beeckman discusses gracious receipt of compliments at social toasts and who pours drinks when glasses are split. It notes a tasteful reply like Thank you or How kind of you and cautions about overfamiliar praise. The article also sketches hosting duties at a Plaza hotel gathering with committee chair and hostess roles.

Cornemus Beeckman Helen Troy Plaza Hotel J. &. Cruzar Verne Harry Smith King Fous

Miss Irene York Weds J C Villemain in Texas Ceremony

Joseph O Villemain and Miss Irene York united in marriage at St Ann’s Church on Thursday morning. The groom’s family included Mrs Elaie Perkins and William York. Miss York is niece of W P Bron of San Antonio. Villemain resides in San Antonio after living in Pine Crack, Texas. A reception followed at 81 Holi Road Avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs W Bemsan.

Irene York J. C. Villemain Joseph O. Villemain Marridge St Ann's Tectory C. J. Lrens Elaie M. Perkins William W Mize York W. P. Bron San Antonio Wille=mem J. R. Villenigin Pine Crack Texas San Artenis Holi Road Avenue W. Bemsan

Miss Paula Schadt Returns to Hollywood

Miss Paula Schadt, daughter of Mr and Mrs JF Schadt, is returning to Hollywood after visiting her parents for the holidays. She is a graduate of Alamo Heights High School and attended Incarnate Word College.

Paula Schadt Hollywood JF Schadt Miss Schadt Alamo Heighle High School Incarnate Word College

Kansans Honored At Open House Event

An open house honoring Kansans was held from 8 to 1 p.m. Friday at Randolph Held, with Lieut. Todd’s brother and sister among 280 guests. The living room featured gladioli and red berries, a lace tablecloth, and spring blossoms while Mesdames Fite Todd Sayers Roots Cruveher Peeler and Miss Robyns McGehee assisted. The Townsend club will resume Sunday meetings at 2:30 p.m. with officers elected for 1940 to be installed.

Tor Etheridge Tench Paul Todd Fine Satters Randolph Held Todd Milton Amos Kanens Mesdames Fite J. M. Todd A. F. Sayers James Roots Harry Cruveher Cal Peeler Roby Robbns Eleanora McGeheet ee +e Bexar County Townsend Club

Methodist Revival Discussed by District Pastors

A district revival is planned with 109 ministers meeting Monday in Travis Park. The revival on February 25 will involve 27 local Methodist churches plus churches from Becuin New Braunfels Stockdale Schertz Lavern Floresville and Pleasanton.

Ascoctilion Travis Park Becuin New Braunfels Stockdale Schertz, Lavern Floresville Pleasanton

Beauty Sleep and Its Revitalizing Effects

The article extols eight hours of sleep for beauty and health. It notes daytime naps can help if nights are short, detailing how rest reduces stress, calms the nervous system, slows breathing, and aids tissue repair. Adequate sleep leaves energy, a brisk step, and bright eyes.

Nunn Coker Nuptials Solemnized in Becon Hill Church

Mise Dorghny Coker and David H. Nunn were married in a Beacon Hill Presbyterian ceremony held Friday. The bride wore her aunt’s eggshell satin gown with lace and braid trim, orange blossoms in the veil, and a cascade bouquet of roses. A reception followed. out of town guests included Milwaukee and Dallas residents.

Mise Dorghny Coker Cat Robert Cakter David H. Nunn Sid Enry T L. Nunn Mucaukee Wis Freday AV. Boend Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church Willis C Katherine Lackland Eugene Lohman Claude Witherspoon Cordon Smith Debas Mac Feeler Frances Jackson Helen Spang Jett New Orleans Henry G Nunn Milwaukee Gordon Smilts Dallas

Social Calendar for Los Angeles Debutantes at Country Club

Social calendar item notes Mr and Mrs Norvell Chitum hosting a dinner dance at the Country Club honoring debutantes Margaret Walker Margaret Whisenant Aubie Laura Beckmann Amanda Hurst. Miss Elizabeth Fite attends a dashing party at the Bud Nash studio from 8:30 to midnight.

Norvell Chitum Country Club Margaret Walker Margaret Whisenant

L A Club Calendar Event at Woodman Hall

Saturday evening activities include Woman's Auxiliary Retired Service Personnel 95 sociational Army Navy and Marines meeting at Woodman's Hall 222 East Houston Street.

Woman's Auxiliary Army Navy Marines Woodman’ Hall Houston Street

San Antonio Visitors Stay at New York Hotels

San Antonio residents plan hotel stays in New York as eight months of visits unfold. R. W. Mollison, a guest at the Ritz-Carlton, is among registrants. The Dental Society of the San Antonio District schedules a Tuesday luncheon and meeting at the Mexican restaurant with Mrs. W. T. Beard as hostess.

New Turk Stephen R. Wilheim i New Weston New York Enioneer R. W. Mollison Ritz-Carlsou Hotel Dental Society Ansistery San Antonio Mos W.T. Beard

Minor Lewis Huck Birthday Celebration Report

Minor Lewis Huck son of Mr and Mrs Laurie Buck celebrated his birthday Friday with a party. Guests included Elizabeth Browning Joe Zimmerman Louis Kocinek Don Danvers Chrissie Grant Billy Matthews Johnnie Matthews Jack Brown Binky Whitney Martha Flack and others. Family holiday guests from Sacramento Calif Mr and Mrs Gordon of Kelly flea attended with Ms Gordon remaining two months.

Lewis Huck Laurie Buck Elizabeth Browning Joe and Even Zimmerman Louis Kocinek Don Danvers Chrissie Grant Billy and Johnnie Matthews Jack Brown Binky Whitney Martha Joan Flack Wand Dean Tits Fuer M. J. Goutee Kelly Flea B. A. Gordon Sacramento Calif Gordon Jesse Barwards Fred G. Alter Wil Clifton M. Wilkinson Thouston

Fragmented List of Terms and Names From A Test

A garbled collection of words and partial phrases includes names such as Foday and Jurlél, legal terms like barrister and attorney, and assorted concepts like harmony tranquillity conveyance and invasion. The text reads like a corrupted OCR pass with scattered fragments and no clear narrative.

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