Murder mystery unfolds in Cliffport saga of Bruce Burton
The narrative follows a tangled web of suspects and motives as Allan, Amy, and others discuss a professor's death, a missing man, and a portly safe filled with securities. Clues shift from Pearl Harbor memories to a Burton family estate as a pivotal police inspector uncovers hidden chambers and a stash of documents.
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Amy
Heller
Bartol House
Stoddard
Bnt
Allan
Bobby
Mr. Burton
Darron
Tita
Jors
Conley Forrestullies
Bobby Jordan
Tad
Burton
Wentworth
Gala
Vwell
Dad
Bruce
Chril
Nettle
Cliffport
Jess Remist
Ellis Burton
Acknowledging Sympathy Notes and Thanks Etiquette
Advice on properly acknowledging condolences and offers of help after a death. Emphasizes personal notes over printed cards, timely replies, and sample sentences to express gratitude for flowers, letters, and other acts of kindness. Includes guidance on who should write the notes and appropriate tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeckman
Fue Eral
Vesta
Klid
Vitler
Informal Church Wedding Discussion and Notices
A reader asks if informal church weddings are appropriate and what attendants are suitable. The bride-to-be replies that informal church weddings are proper and typically involve the bride, groom, and best man, with ushers optional based on guest count. The piece also includes social notes about courtesy, events, and society notices from the San Antonio region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeckenan
Tam
Book Club and group meetings in city venues
The Pizza Bookeys meet at 10 am Friday in the Menger Hotel ballroom for Wind Swept review by Mary Ellen Chase with guest Avery. The PTA meets at 1 20 pm Friday. topic What We Can Do to Help National Defense by Red Grass speaker. Council of Protestant Churchwomen hold Friday luncheon at Travis Park Methodist Church with skit Our Neighborhood the World. Miss Jackson Miller speaks on International Relations in Elementary School at 10 am. Highland Garden Club meets Thursday 9 20 am at Mrs. L O Gleason home 111 Custisso. topic Pruning Shade Trees and Evergreen Shrubs. Reservations requested by Wednesday.
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Pridsy
Menger Hotel
Avery
Mary Ellen Chase
Charles Graeoner
P T. A
Council of Protestant Churst
Travis Park Methodist Church
Rolald Arnold
Adamek
Hollerman
Wred Lehker
Jackson Miller
BR. Hardy
Barry Leap
C. A. Wynne
Council of Church Women
City Federation of Women's Clavs
Highland Garden Club
Three Debs Honored At Luncheon At Bright Shawl
Three debutantes Virgina Stephens Mary Intellacraugh and Hazel Dean Maverick were honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Adolph Beckman and daughter Mrs Keith Langford at the Bright Shawl. The table featured a pink cloth miniature trees crystal leaves pastel blooms and ribbons. Covers were set for 26 guests including other debutantes and family guests of honor. Lieutenant Langford is on duty at Camp Roberts California. Phi Machi sorority will meet Friday at Miss Jean Baldwin home.
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Virgina Stephens
Mary Intellacraugh
Hazel Dean Maverick
Adolph Beckman
Keith Langford
Learn to Make Hooked Rug From Woolen Cast-Offs
Advertisement describes a DIY hooked rug using wool scraps, frame, and small hooks. Offers design ideas, color tips, and step by step hooking method. Promotes booklet New Ideas for Handmade Rugs from The San Antonio Light Women Institute, requesting 15 cents and mailing details.
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San Antonio
Inferiority Complex Ruins Girl's Life
A Dear Miss Fairfax column notes a reader's severe inferiority feelings and thoughts of self harm. The piece urges medical help, suggesting a family doctor or psychiatrist assess needs, cites Red Cross and civilian defense volunteer programs, and references the late Dr. White of St Elizabeths Hospital.
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Tim
Europe
Red Cross
Cods
Welsona
Dr. White
St. Elizabeth'a Hospital
Washington
Poor Posture and Exercises for a Better Figure
A late 19th or early 20th century fitness note urges women and girls to correct posture and engage in muscle workouts. It describes slouched carriage, protruding abdomen, and how proper exercises like windmill and leg lifts can restore a flat appearance. Guidance emphasizes daily effort for two to three months to regain youthfulness and grace.
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Mic Moor
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Pilon
Martha
Calhoun
Meredith Sykes
Ajaner
Allain
Jfonn James Hubby
Frlah Teriere
Willif
Robert Rogers
Pearl Harbr
Sherwood Buck Jand
Dromt
U.S
Harbara
Hawaii
Ing
Pears Harbor
Margery
George
Ball
Jane Red
Polk
Jackia
Stonewall
Boon
Erandaire
Erie
Monsieur Ghambrap
Fiat
Sony
Reideft
Millis
Young Jordan
Civiiy Avery
Cone
Puize
Anyerod
Parrestall
AL Willvet Priday
Esavell
Forrestall
Mille
Aurton House
Conlay Forrestal
Porrestall
Bruce Jolijmare Buseton
Harry E. Meates
Lieutenant McAfee
Ban Antonie
Als. Grandy
McAipe
Deanne Grandy
Cornelius Beeckman
Salt Lake
Bunare Salt Wiley
Rent of Plorgeers
Big Salt
Dex
Bowers
Heredium
Aid
Hallian K. Tomer
Ann Mule
J. A. F. Kroscueis
Virginia Holmgreen
Rickland
W. Lir Moore
Mary Marcella Beckmann
Thawlhis
Texas
Novella
Catherinig McCaleb
Milena
Britain
Otal
Woorland
Buffel Aire
Mary Winmita Glynoweth
Mary Maverick
Ab . A
Delta Gamma Alutnipe
Tiaon Meneley
West Mistletonas
C.R. Spearman
Philarmatle Club
Mes
A. J. Crowher
Hillatte
Ponte
Phi Machi Sorority
Jean Beldwin
Furr Drive
Mist
Fairfax
Diesel
Miss Fairfax
Siegel
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