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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1939

Page

5

Knight Errant and Coronado's Legacy in Turbulent Racing Scene

Heather Mulls arrives at Santo Anita with Knight Errant, a two year old colt believed to be Coronado's son. Trainer licensing hurdles loom as Heather seeks support from veteran horseman Charley Bassitt while rumors swirl about Coronado’s death and a high-stakes race season.

Magnani Ohie Snapper Elliott Heather Carmel Valley Knight Ervani Slain Knight Errand Artichukes Heater Knight Evant Anita Ebeather Coronado Alice Shim Knight Errant Beathi Everett Knight Errant Roma Arather Bassist Dan Praie Brett Pippin Bassitt Coranatio Elamey Mr. Bassitt Clvd Sunta Anita Racing Charlie Bassitt Coronade Knight Errent Bassity Slim Ve Vo Whitney Eton Whitney Xplors Jet Dimples Draper Enright Vanderbilt's Lima Carter Hayes Moriarity Ike

Knight Errant Sightings Stir Grandstand Buzz

In a bustling scene at the track, jockeys and handlers discuss Knight Errant, Coronado’s progeny, amid betting chatter and whispers about trim bits and training. Slim Maynard introduces himself to Heather Mills as Knight Errant’s owner contact, prompting wary warnings about shared costs and who may handle the colt.

Sim Knight Heather Bassitt Lamping Slim Grapper Tab Snapper Jim Tim Jook Bim Draper Charli Basaid Listie Saddin Basette

Pancakes Through the Ages with Savory Crepes

Table Talksby Mildred Kitchen dives into pancake evolution from breakfast staple to dessert and lunch option. It blends humorous asides with recipes for standard griddle cakes and notes coffee, sausage, and syrup pairings, urging readers to host a pancake party and enjoy hot, fresh servings.

Mildred Kitchen Tim

Traveling Beauty Kit Tips From The Past

Advice on packing a light travel beauty kit with perfumes powders rouge lipstick eye shadow mascara and tools. notes on manicure supplies deodorant setting lotion and hair curlers. mentions changing fashions, nutrition, athletics, housing design and evolving female bodies through generations.

Service plates and etiquette in 1900s manners

The text explains service plates as decorative frames for courses, noting they sit centered on the cover and food isn’t served directly on them. It covers usage in formal service, removal of plates between courses, and replacing with hot plates. it also provides etiquette on rising to greet an elder woman and how to acknowledge introductions, emphasizing age and courtesy.

Beeckmane Tam Femain Tommie King Seas Beri

Debutante From Dallas to Visit Here this Week

Miss Ruth Stephans of Dallas will host debutante Miss Josephine Rochelle arriving Thursday to spend several days with Ruth. On January 20 Ruth will leave for a week with Rochelle in Dallas. The two were college classmates at Gautier College.

Ruth Stephans Josephine Rochelle Arriva Ruth Rochelle Dallas Gautier College

Social Calendar for Tuesday in San Pedro area

Tuesday events feature Miss Ruth Fraser and Miss Opal Newton at a breakfast honoring debutantes Karolen Pardue and Emily Anne Bryant. Mrs Ted Thomas hosts a 1 p.m. cocktail party at her home for bride-to-be Katherine Letteer. Mrs Shaw and Mrs Dove host guests at 4 p.m. on Terrell road for Helen Kearns, bride elect, plus a musical appreciation lecture at 4:30 a.m. and Hortense Monath pianist at 3:30 p.m. at the San Pedro Playhouse.

Ruth Fraser Opal Newton Karolen Pardue Emily Anne Bryant Ted ‘Thomas Katherine Letteer Shaw Joan Dove Terrell Road Helen Kearns Bride Elect Musical Club

Gale Nelson Leaves for University of California

Gale Harper Nelson son of Mr and Mrs J B Nelson departed Priday to enter the University of California at Berkeley for graduate work in anthropology.

University of California Gale Harper Nelson J. B. Nelson Priday University of California At Berkeley

Lovelorn and Jane Answers in a Brief Advice Column

Beatrice Fairfax fielded letters from readers about love troubles. One writer worries a fiancé’s betrayal after a suspected lie by a “would-be girlfriend” and recalls a broken promise over a ring. Jane counsels patience and emphasizes trust and consequences of deception. Another reader asks about incompatibility due to religion. Fairfax urges personal conscience and warns against bigotry, defending staying true to one’s own beliefs.

Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Tower Jane Miss Pairfax

Hats and fashion commentary span gender and era on heads

A rambling, playful column notes fascination with hats across genders from grand admiral to Shriners, mocking fashion obsessions and remarking on humorous reactions. It references Queen Mary, Munro Leaf, Olive Hagelsteit, and Frank Case while debating hairlines, mufflers, and bold headpieces in a light, dated tone.

Rome London Deter Jengih Munro Leaf

Club Calendar reflects packed San Antonio civic life

Monday evening listings include Uni dod discussion group at Central Catholic, San Antonio Music Tea Association at Plaza Hotel, Elysian club at Mrs O Quinn home, and Parents club Brackenridge High band room. Tuesday features Book and Needle Club, various PTAs, Delphian chapters, Women's clubs groups, and church study circles across multiple venues.

Unidod Central Catholic High San Antonio Music Tea Association Plaza Hotel Elysian Club Edgar O'Quinn Westy Minletoc Avenue Parents’ Club Brackenridge High School Boubhwesb Festival ‘Association San Antonis Teachers’ Council Techschaul Mark Twain PT A Te Lbrary Court of Catholic Women San Antonio National Council of Jewish Women Council House West Poplar Street Woman's, Club Minerva Delphian Madison Square Presbyterian Church Assmbly House Stanley Grand Army of the Republi Security Benefit Association Hel Gt. Elizabeth's Society St. Jexepn's Ball East Commerce Shreck Sorusis Clude St. Anthony Hotel Scottish Rite Ladies Servios Auxiliary Biernan J. L. Allem Stanford Court Missionary Society of Mir Vicvar Lawennes Lee Hail Sirevt

Mrs. Russell and Daughter Visit L A Winters Stay

Mrs Chas Russell and her daughter Miss Charlee Russell visit Los Angeles spending the winter at the Aurora hotel. Also at the Aurora are Mrs Seaton and her two children Virginia and Bill. Virginia attends the Fruit Colt school and Bill studies at San Antonio academy.

Mis Charlee Russell E. W. Beaton Aaland Aurora Hotel Seaton Virginia Bill Alo Aurora Iruit Colt School San Antonio Academy

Niece Delights Fort Sam Visitors In Early May Visit

Miss Pegey Dickinson of Kansas City visits Fort Sam Houston with Mrs. T. D. Davis. The Davis family hosts a dinner at the Officers Club and a luncheon at the Argyle Hotel honors attending debutantes Dorothy Broves and Ruth Stephens. Lucille Noble to wed Howard J. Shipley in Oklahoma City.

Davis Fort Sam May T. D. Davis Fort Sam Houston Pegey Dickinson Kansan City Ruth, Sergent Argyle Hotel Dorothy Broves Ruth Stephens Denutantes Walter Noble Lucille Liew Howard J. Shipley Olhoma City Bidohn Barkedale Meld Lael Ani

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