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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1940

Page

12

Meredith Probes Makyns Lorries at Wick Mystery

Meredith questions Captain Lee about Makyns lorries operating to Wick Caithness with overnight returns and a two hour loading window, implying a hidden pattern. Lee hints at a cabinet secret and suggests a potential employe ruse or danger related to the drivers sleep during mandated rest periods.

Mr. Lee Meredith Joby John Lee Batt Mervaith Mekys Scotland Caithness John O Groate John O'Groats Makyn Christopher le Linvier Pipcordine Wick Abels Lee Sud- Stenty

Discreet House Visit Sparks High Level Conference

Sir John Meredith visits a discreet Pont Street house housing Rogers Pears body and Smithson solicitors on the ground floor and intelligence offices above. A three sided conference with Special Branch and the intelligence chief follows at McAllister’s Grosvenor Square home, foreshadowing a perilous adventure.

Mier Leansport Dotin Meredith Pont Street Rogers Pears Body Smithson Meredith Ang Peabody Hector Medllister Siegfried Kloffer Igor Levinsky Levinsky Sir John Tye Sir Ths Hector Inspector Hailey Special Branch Hailey Hind Intelligence John Meredith Ontef Tur Special Cranch Scotland Yard Hector McAllisters McAllister Grosvenor Square Intelligente Bailey Curacao

Whisky and Soda in London Tangle with German Refugee Issue

In a late night discussion, Hatley and Meredith debate a wave of IRA style bombings and blackmail against London. They note scant public panic, distrust of authorities, and the need for precautions while fearing the attackers’ spread through the New Day network with ties to Glasgow and Levinsky.

Hatley Bmcalister Mecter Meredith Halley Hector London John Gard McAllister Blewitt Fellowship of the New Day Glasgow Levinsky Ney

Not So Simple He Goes North After Glasgow Escape

Chief inspector and colleagues discuss the suspect's movements after leaving Glasgow. They rule out driving or car, consider bicycles, and reference Sinclair's Bay and Wick as possible clues. The dialogue reveals efforts to trace the suspect through transport hubs and coastal towns.

Meredith Hatley Glasgow Hailey Merediy Sinclair's Bay McAllister Merertina Halley Hector Mealintey

Lightweights for Winter Months By FAMELLA WOOD

Lightweight fashion notes discuss shifting from heavy winter wear to lighter fabrics. The author suggests mesh jersey in sand tones with two piece styling and waist tied details, proposing color options like blue yellow or dime under fur, with casual retro diction.

Famella Wood

Smuggling Report Turns On Igor Levinsky Myth

Meredith and Hailey discuss smuggling along the coast as a coastguard halts a group near Sinclair’s Bay. Igor Levinsky is named among those questioned, prompting debate over coast dwellers’ illicit activities and possible undercover connections.

Meredith Sir Hector Hailey Igor Calais Ostend Havey Sinclair's Bay Igor Levinsky Sir Mector Arui Sinclair Wick Mederith Maliwn Hedley Francis Cerarils Dientourca Bing Feat Syud., Inc

Beauty hints from the winter skating pledge

A fiery exhortation to girls and women to take up skating as a healthy outdoor activity. It argues skating tones arms and torso, improves complexion, and keeps youth and spirits, urging lazy individuals to reform and join the outdoor life for family improvement.

Jrapa Mama Sko Mainy

Woodlawn Garden Club to Hear Mrs Springall

The Woodlawn Garden Club will meet at the home of Mrs Co Abbey at 23911 West Gramercy to hear Mrs Springall speak on Sail Planting and Care of Ivy. Mrs Curl will discuss Early Planting and Color Combinations.

Woodlawn Garden Club Woodlawny Carden Club Abbey West Gramercy

Oyster chowder and cocktails from a tested recipe collection

A vintage cookbook style presents oyster chowder variations, one using whole oysters with pork and vegetables, another milk based with oysters and liquor, plus a lighter oyster milk soup method. Also included is a recipe for oyster cocktail with horseradish, ketchup and cider vinegar and serving tips.

Advice to Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax

A married man aged near forty nine writes of craving bachelor freedom and messiness while praising his wife as a devoted mother and tidy homemaker. He asks whether his wife could allow occasional slippers and a dressing gown for a casual, relaxed evening as a compromise to avoid nagging. The columnist suggests considering the wife’s perspective and possible allowances.

Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Plese Benedict Kirg Feas Synd Tne

Club Calendar For S A Chapter Events Across City

Tuesday evening events include Beta Sigma at Plaza, Antonio chapter plans, and other chapter meetings in clubrooms and auditoriums. Numerous circles and clubs gather at churches, homes, and the main library with programs on education, youth, and community service.

New Year Card Etiquette From Dorothy

Readers seek tips on replying to Christmas greetings with New Year notes. The suggested approach is brief warm messages, expressing happiness from the Christmas contact and wishes for the recipient’s year ahead. Example text includes a short personal opening and a cordial closing.

Answers to Today's Test Answers to Today's Test imager

A fragmented list cites topics like water, stock quotations, luminescence, intensity, velocity, and land and water locations. It mentions people, illustrations, earth vibrations, messages, daily personal events, fasting, sounding bodies, news, photography, and Napian in a scattered index style.

Napian

Mrs Ralph Weber to Visit Michigan Relatives

Mrs Ralph Weber will leave Friday for a visit with her daughter in Selfridge Field Michigan where Lieut and Mrs John B Evans formerly of this city will host. Mrs Evans was formerly Dorothy Red Weber of our city. Mrs Elisa Nette Lorenzen celebrated her eight second birthday with a party hosted by Mrs Johnnie Stordeck and a group of 16 guests. Mrs Talbott formerly Edna Salles welcomed a newborn son Devid Russell Talbott.

Ralph Weber Michigan Jeee San John B Evans Selftdgefeld Mich Evans Dorothy Red Weber Johnnie Stordeck Elisa Nette Lorenzen

Bright Shawl hosts moving plans and new homes noted

Martha Shook Calhoon reports on the Perrys preparing to move into a Canterbury home, a Monterrey colonial two story with green blinds. Elizabeth Conroy’s daughter’s phone inquiry prompts a local identity moment. The Cashell family welcomes baby Dulla Ann and siblings, with Oscar J. Fox as their grandfather. A Tom Morley Austin visit and a car radiator mishap are also mentioned.

Martha Shook Calhoon Kenneth Perrys Musicab Jean Morel Canterbury

Innovation at Luncheon Of Club Tables At Army-Clyniac Event

At the Army-Clyniac club luncheon held Monday at the St. Anthony hotel the chief innovation was small wheeled tables used instead of one large table. A rainbow effect graced the Utte tables with gay flowers. Mrs Walter Krueger introduced Gen Joseph W Stilwell who spoke on the Chinese Japanese situation, noting his decade in China and dialect knowledge. Miss Baynara Hensley played violin with her mother. Mrs K Nulsen was introduced by Mrs Krueger. The next meeting is February 12 with civician president Mrs Harry Landa in charge. Marvin Hunter of Bandera was the guest speaker.

Army-Clyniac Club St. Anthony Mra Walter Krueger Army Spreker Joseph W. Stilwell Stilwell China Baynara Hensley William Hensley K. Nulsen Nulken Twenty-third Infantry Min. Krueger Civician Harry Landa Marvin Hunter Bandera

Mrs Charles Stone to Visit Sister in Hungary

Mrs Charles Stone of Charlotte North Carolina will arrive in the middle of Hungary to visit her sister Mrs Sam Kone. The Rey and Mrs Robert M Allen have as their guest Mrs Allen's sister Milas Wilhelmina Andrews of Washington.

Charles Stone Sam Kone Charlotte, N.C Hungary Eb Mw Rey Robert M. Allen Mrs. Allen Milas Wilhelmina Andrews Washington

Social Calendar For S A Social Soiree in San Pedro Reach

Wednesday town hall program at San Pedro Playhouse 10 20 a m. Mrs Edgar Alfred Daze hosts tea 4 to 6 p m at County Club. debutantes Annie Laura Beckmann Amanda Hurst Margaret Walker with Mrs Ernest Hinds. Luncheon at Bright Shawl honoring Mrs Richard Hawkins St Louis and Mrs Winchester Kelso. small luncheon at Bright Shawl for Mrs Herbert Slayden Clarkson of Chicago. Mrs K C Griffith hosts luncheon at Bright Shawl honoring PS A Chapman Waxahachie and Mrs Bob Howell Holdenville Okla. Mesdames J P Kelneeder and C B Collier luncheon at Kenyfield quarters. Bright Shawl style show luncheon at 12 30 p m for N Twining Duncan.

Town Hall Progents Wijling Lyon Phelps San Pedro Playhouse Edgar Alfred Daze County Club Annie Laura Beckmann Amanda Hurst Margaret Walker Ernest Hinds Bright Richard H. Hawkins St. Lous Winchester Kelso Herbert Slayden Clarkson Chicago K. GC. Griffith PS A. Chapman Waxahachie Bob Howell Holdenville Okla Duncan

Cocktail party pair to entertain with senior sodality meeting

The Senior Sodality of Our Lady will meet Thursday at 6 30 p m in Ab Ot. Mary's church for reflections and business. Rev J F Sullivan will speak on Sanctification of One's Neighbor. Riverside Park PTA held a Thursday meeting with KTSA radio report and leisure-time talk by Rob J L Tate. A social hour followed in the cafe, hosted by Mrs C T Lawson and others.

Senior Sodality of Our Lady Ot. Mary's Church J. F. Sullivan Joe Riverside Park T. A John A. Pegues Zoe Peterson Rabio KTSA Rob Jerl Tate M. GC. A Mesdames C. T. Lawson A. #. Maspera H. E. Wilflats Chendler

Elysian Club Elects New Officers at January Meeting

Mrs Gilbert Carvajal was elected president of the Elysian Club for the ensuing year at a meeting held at Miss Emma DeGespert's home on Monday evening. Mrs Paul Wilcox is vice president and Miss Ruth Tubbs the telephone secretary. Re-elected were Mrs Howard Grubbe treasurer Edward Uebun reporter and Mrs Paul Thumme sergeant at arms. Miss Geela Jansen to be honored at a January 17 party. A February 3 leap year dance is planned with chairwoman Mrs Hewart Gribts and assistants. A note from Rev Johnerry thanked members for support of the Texas Mission Home and Training School.

Gilbert Carvajal Elysian Cliub Emma DeGespert Mondny Paul Wilcoy Ruth Tubbs Howard Grubbe Otes Edward Uebun Paul Thum Paul Thum[ Me], Sergeant-St-Armis, Mrs. Clifton Johnson Clifton Johnson Geela Jansen Paul Thummel Gaetant Luthere Edythe Stephens John ¥Erry Texas Mission Home Louise Rupe Edward Urban Gbert Carvajal Whim Windmeyer Elizabeth Roemer

Mrs Charles Baker Spends New Year in Transit

Mrs Charles Baker and her husband marked New Year’s apart after her trip from San Antonio to New York City. He faced a delayed Europe flight. he departed Baltimore for Portugal Sunday morning and plans to head to London. Mrs H McC Johnson plans an Florida visit. Mrs Eloise Woodhill left for Houston for an extended visit with daughter.

Charles Baker San Antonio New York City New Year's Europe Baltimore Portugal H. McC, Johnson Florida H. McC. Johnson Pedgusey Fort Lauderdale Fin Eloise Woodhill Houston Wile Man Conyenny

Ringworm Relief Ad Promises Soothing Ointment

An old advertisement urges sufferers to apply Biselt and White Ointment to ease itching pain and discomfort from ringworm. It claims to destroy the causative organism upon contact and promotes use with Black and White Soap, sold everywhere.

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Wotan Francis Gerard Chaptel Captain Lee Jon Meresules Ministry of Transport Abe Ciber Merdith Sinistry of Transport Christopher Lee Unis Beauty Mildred Kitchen Oyster Bisque S.A Beta Sigma Reith Phi Soverity Plasa Antonio O. F Sam Hout Veterans of Foreign Were Elks Club Hencon Hill’ Presbyterian Church Nint Delphian Bn Auditorum of Public Library Pi Omicron Fhi Eusoraclty Anthony Heiel Education Department of Woman’s Club Cluphouse Sunshine Circle Alamo Heights Methodist Church Charles Treuter Perry Court Happy Thought Club Ove Magnolig Grove Bomn Willie Mag Boatner Montrose Bexar County Parents and Teachers’ Associations Municipal Auditorium Donaldson Avenue Relama Telonian Flaca Woman's Relief Corps Woodlan Agenda Club Charles McGehee Qblailn Drive Daughters of the King of St Mark Missionary Society of Prospect Hill Methodist Church Bessie Data Guards Blue Bownet Grove Josephine Tribble Cloverleaf Avenue Avalon Study Club St. Anthony Hotel Cornelius Beeckman Nanes King Feas Syad Ino Pilon Bully Gibson Elizabeth Conroy Elizabeth Seeme Betty Mitchelfeld Richard Gibson James B. Cashell Longview Dull Ann Lulla Ann Jimmy, Fox Charles Richard Robert Ellen Cashel Julia Fox Our Iown Oscar J. Fox Monsieur Chambray Tom Tuwetle Morley Austin England Madame Frozen Desqueris Lancheon Wom Robert Dan Leean National Council of Woman Ber- Zansom Irs Carr Odd Fellows Hall Sinstrategars Z. C. Tarin Miss Vota Greta Mesdames Arnold Oiy Darza Allen Martin Tema. Adder Géraldine Cline Rosa Bledo Adele Tarly Porky S. Carvajal Elysian Club Alamo
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