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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1944

Page

7

Miss Oden's Engagement Announced By Parents

Dr and Mrs Guy Rain Oden announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy to Dr Thymes Hoy Discker son of Mrs Willan Mdgar Monpomery of Sprtanburg C 6 and the late Thomas Hoyt Discker. Nancy is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and UT alumna with a BA from Incarnate Word College. Dr Discker trained at Walford college and earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt with post graduate work at Virginia Hopkins Johns Hopkins where he earned a Doctor of Public Health and is now assigned to the US Public Health Service in Dallas. Wedding planned for February.

Guy Rain Oden Nancy Thymes Hoy Discker Public Health Service Willan Mdgar Monpomery Sprtanburg 6. C Thomas Hoyt Miss Oden Thomas Jefferson High School Lae Bela Tau DuGemil University of Texas University of Virginia Dons Hopkins Johns Hopkins University Disker UW. S. Public Health Service District Dallas

Pinafore Pattern Prompt and Needlecraft Catalog Offer

A vintage ad describes a pinafore with lacy crochet bib and ruffles, pattern number 764 in sizes 2, 4, 6, plus a transfer embroidery motif with directions. Send 15 cents to San Antonio Light Needlecraft Dept Texas for the pattern and a 32 page catalog. include name and address. New York office handles orders, delivery may take longer.

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Good Manners and Ink Color Etiquette Question

Dear Mrs. Breckman letters should use black or dark blue ink for proper appearance. A reader asks if bright ink is acceptable. authorities favor conservative ink colors and pencil letters look less proper. The columnist and a mother advise caution, suggesting the girl let the boy initiate contact and avoid personal disclosures in early notes.

Newstrom McGriff Wedding Planned at Majors Field

Miss Betty Jane Newstrom daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Herbert Newstrom of Greenville will wed Merriff McGriff son of Mr. and Mrs. William McGriff of Gainesville Florida. The ceremony will be in the Majors Field chapel with Maj. Lucian Luly as best man. The couple's families include notable San Antonio and Greenville ties. Edward Hamilton Snyder announced the birth of a son at Brooke General Hospital. Pattern notes offer Marian Martin designs. Roland Young praised for stage work amid film focus.

Betty Jane Newstrom Clonel Herbert. Newstrom Majors Arm Alr Field Greenville Tdent Ine Merriff William A. McGriiff Gainesville Fla Misa Newstrom Qiuta Gotonel Nowstrom Rindolph Field Mentennat McGriff University of Florida Eignia Alpha Fusilon Fraternity Army All Forces Bonham and Kelly Randolph Fields Majors Maj Lucian Luly Lela Ete Volney P. Snyder Son Edward Hamiltan Brooke General Hospital Edward ‘T. Snyder Lorrington

Baering Down on the News Baering Down on the News

The fragmented OCR text depicts a chaotic wartime era riff with references to Maly, Mussolini, and a puzzled public mood. It mentions lost wars, cold conditions, and a strange anecdote about a hat on a windy day, suggesting satire or chaotic reportage from a historical page.

Ime Wim Italy

Mexico Bank Buys Movie Theaters in Major Acquisition

Mexico's large bank announced today the purchase of a chain of motion picture theaters in Mexico City and the acquisition of a majority stake in a leading film production company. The move signals a broad expansion into entertainment assets across the Mexican market.

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Care of Clothing Important Care of Clothing Important

A dated advice piece urges scrupulous personal grooming to avoid stigma. It links sloppy dress and poor habits to social penalties, urging daily bathing, soap, friction, neat nails, and clean lingerie while condemning dull complexions and odorous skin. It argues good grooming elevates a girl’s appearance and self image.

Melen Follete

Frugal fashion advice for a fresh May morning look

The piece urges careful grooming and simple dress with plain lines and small details. It argues that a inexpensive frock, managed with time and polish, can rival costly fashion with fake flowers and elaborate neckline. A devotee of thrift can stay presentable.

Free Glasses for Service Men and Veteran Insurance Queries

A garbled wartime column discusses free glasses for service members and how life insurance premiums are deducted from base pay. It also answers reader questions on mother’s and wife’s allowances, government family allowances, and steps to resolve delayed Veterans Administration certificates.

Miss Pairfax Army Thanrace IMIA Veterans’ Administration Washington TRCG

Military and civic updates blur across Atlantic airwaves

The report lists numerous service members and units with assignments, promotions, and awards from Fort Knox to the Mediterranean theater. It notes training, commissions, and recognitions for individuals such as Pvt. Trncio Gaitlerres, Lt. Arthur B. Pyierck, and Clayton A. Manigold, alongside references to medical staff and Western Medical Foundation activities, amid a backdrop of wartime logistics and personnel movement.

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Blondel Powell to Get Divorce

Hollywood telegram reports actress Blondell says she will file for divorce from Dick Powell once he returns from the East around January 31. She confirms the marriage has ended and facts are being discussed with him.

Blondel Powell Hollywood Holywood Ideal Orb Miss Blondell

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