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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

5

Knight Errant Debuts In Nursery Stakes At Track

Heather Mills watches Knight Errant make his first race debut in the Nursery stakes amid a crowded grandstand. The colt, bred from Coronado lines, shows calm at the post as owner Charles Howard and jockey Draper observe. starter Thomas wrestles with a fidgety Sir Knight Errant and Heather tries to relay a hand-shake signal to the judges.

Heather Sani Anite Gene Normile Sir Knight Errant Bhapper Sian Slim Bassitt Bnapper John Flammer Snapper Coronado Corona Dan Knight Exmnor Vanderbilt Ethel Baars Saratoga Matuels Knight Draper Knight Exxant Joe Gardner Geronado Howard Dan Mills Mills Thomas Green Cotta Rey Carruthers Caruthers Nira Judge Carmithers Hyce Heather's Eyes Sought Out the Blue and Gold Silks of Jockey Dimpjes Sraper Nelders

How to Make Better Cough Syrup Than You Buy

A vintage style patent remedy advertisement explains a simple home cough syrup recipe. It instructs dissolving sugar in water, measuring and combining ingredients, and packaging in a pint bottle. The ad touts quick relief from coughs due to colds, claiming strong savings and broad appeal for adults and children alike. It promotes Pinex as a soothing throat remedy and emphasizes ease of preparation and effectiveness.

Ganera Pines Tage Espana

Veal Noodle Casserole and Tasty Dumplings Recipe Sketch

Mildred Kitchen discusses using less tender meat cuts to save cost while preserving nutrition. The column presents Veal Noodle Casserole with veal, noodles, onion, and brown stock, then Beef shank stew with vegetables and dumplings, plus Tasty Dumplings made from all purpose flour, baking powder, fat, salt, and milk.

Beauty tips and horse race scene mingle in muddled text

The passage blends beauty advice on under eye blemishes with a garbled horse racing scene. It mentions water intake and facial care tips, then abruptly shifts to a race where Draper guides a young horse, Knight Errant, in a Vanderbilt entry chase, described with fragmented narration.

Manners and dating roles in social entertainments

A reader asks about a long-term escort who never pays when she invites him to dances and church events. The columnist stresses mutual effort and asks what actions a respectful partner should take, noting the man should share entertaining responsibilities and contribute rather than rely on her invitations. The piece reflects dating norms of 1930.

Peus Byni

Advice to Lovelorn Dear Miss Fairfax

A reader Leila seeks guidance on a failed engagement and a man who says he cannot afford marriage. The adviser doubts the suitor truly loves, and suggests a person who values obligation over mere flirtation. The tone remains cautious about reconciliation and emphasizes practical commitment.

Visitor From Tulsa Complimented At Luncheon

Miss Kate Mae Masterson hosted a Bright Show luncheon table when a Tulsa guest praised Mrs WD Masterson Jr. Erin McKuney and Mrs J M Barnett attended. Mrs Masterson arrived for the holiday season with her young daughter and son.

Kate Mae Masterson WD. Masterson Jr Tulsa Okla Erin McKuney Slater J. M. Barnett Masterson

Club Calendar for L A L A Wednesday Evening

A compiled list of club and society meetings in San Antonio and nearby venues. Events include gatherings of St. Mark's Girls Friendly Society, Texas Historical and Landmarks Association, United Spanish War Veterans, San Antonio Art League, D A R Alamo Chapter, Shakespeare Artists, Beta Tau Zeta sorority, and a dinner dance honoring Margaret Thornton at the Plaza Hotel with hosts Mr and Mrs Hale Briggs.

KR. Tibbetts Faso de Zavala Texas St. Anthony San Antonio United Spanish War Veterans Lades’ Aid and Missionary Society of Thomas Nelson Page Beta Tan Zeta Mises June Pile Mae Paschal Maverick Margaret Thornton Hale Briggs Plaza Hotel Ailis Margaret Thornton

Katherine Letteer to Be Honoree at Luncheon

Mrs. George PL Drake hosts a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the St. Anthony hotel honoring Katherine Letteer. The San Antonio Federation of Music Clubs plans a Friday evening program featuring Aller Mock and Shibley Boyes at the Sat Pedro Playhouse.

George PL Drake St. Anthony Hotel Katherine Leeteer Music Federation San Antonia Federation Aller Mock Bhibley Boyes Sat Pedro Alice Mock Chicago Civic Opera Company Miss Mock Shibley Boyes Dr. Clitterhouse Edward G. Robinson Miss Bayles

Bachelor wish list widens city dating scene

In a whimsical 1940s style letter a 66 year old writer lists fanciful bachelor traits including Jerome Hart physique and Joan Prost hair, seeking a match in a playful, expurgated note that riffs on fashion and dating lore from postwar city life.

Martha Calsoun Ender Unis Jerome Hart Pleas McNeel Bruce Martindale

Opened Lima School to Begin April by Society of Mary

Officials of the Society of Mary announce a Lima Peru school opening in April starting as an elementary unit with four teachers. The plan funds via parent stock shares and local business support. English instruction with Peruvian history and Spanish for national requirements, staff to be announced, expansion to six grades planned.

Society of Mary San Antonio Lima Peru Wester P. Juergens St. Louis Society Omer Lima Grou Eugene A. Paulin Father Juergens Mary’s University Central Voathate Ei High School Ban Amat Mary The

Dorothy Dix To Visit San Antonio Briefly

Dorothy Dix alias Mrs E M Gilmer was to stop briefly in San Antonio on Wednesday en route to San Francisco Chicago. She was due to arrive on the Southern Pacific at 2 40 p m and depart 35 minutes later for the West Coast, per city ticket agent B F Tanner.

Dorothy Dix E. M. Gilmer San Antonio Man San Froncikeo

Bridge Luncheon Honors New York Visitor

Mrs J C Thorman hosted a bridge luncheon at her home in honor of Miss Rene Macyer of New York, the house guest of Mrs Veronica Briggs. The dining room featured red Venetian glass bows, red chrysanthemums, and bronze accents with gold candlesticks. Guests included Mrs Veronica Briggs, Bob Clayton, Mickey Perkins, Fred Toeppetewein, Hoh Parker, Verne Sanders, Porter Whaley, Guy Bonhara, Uy McNeil, Jose Wolfson, Frank Sigh, and Miles Barber.

J. C. ‘Thorman Rene Macyer New York Veronica Briggs Mes

LA Social Calendar highlights a week of society events

Wednesday night features The String Players concert at 8 30 p m in the St Anthony ballroom with Rosalie Murray and others rehearsing Supper honors Miss Dounty Waugh and fiancé Marvin Watson while Miss Margaret F Burke hosts open house for her brother Lieut Richard J Burke of Cape May New Jersey Joe Frost Jr and Henry Menge attend a dinner at San Antonio Country Club at 7 15 p m and an 8 30 to 11 30 p m reception at Mr and Mrs John Hagg home Geneseo Road for their son and daughter Thursday includes luncheon for Miss Dorothy Steves debutante at Mrs James Cecil Nelsons Nacogdoches road home plus A Little Princess at San Petro Playhouse and a Book review at Bright Shawl Tea at Mrs Richard Lawrence home for Miss Ruth Goss of Chattanooga Tennessee The notice preserves social details and names but is fragmentary and many items appear incomplete.

String Players Balloom St. Anthony Ote Rosalie Murray Dounty Waugh Marvin Watson Margaret F. Burke Richard J. Burke Cape May N. J Joe Frost Jr Henry Menge San Antonio Country Club Katherine Letteer Ed Muiz John Hagg Geneseo Road Joseph Lro Burch Jr James Cecil Nelson Nacogdoches Road Dorothy Steves Clara Thre San Petro Playhouse Jypheon George Dilworth Richard Lawrence Ruth Goss Chattanooga Tenn

Edwin Allen Huston to Make First Trip South

Edwin Allen Huston will make his first trip south this Saturday. He will travel with his mother Mira Huston, and Robert Huston to San Antonio to visit his grandfather John J. Kunits and aunt Mary Jane Kuntz. They will be away from Dayton Ohio for about six weeks. Mrs Huston was formerly Trose Mary Kuntz.

Edwin Allen Huston Edwin Mira Robert Huston San Antonio John J. Kunits Mary Jane Kuntz Dayton Ohio

New Mexico School Head Dies By Own Hand

President Edgar H. Wells of the New Mexico School of Mines shot himself Saturday amid a $6000 school account shortage. In a note to the Regents, Wells said he felt morally responsible and blamed himself for not overseeing the finances closely. The comptroller's office had reported the shortage prior to the tragedy.

Dafpy Dfb Daffy Socorro W. M Jat Edgar H. Wells New Mexico School of Mines State Comptroller's Wella

Settlement Favors Oil Tender Board Win

Settlement favors the federal tender board in a dispute over oil tenders from 4800 barrels produced under a district judge order. Ray Starnes of Gladewater sought review of the board’s order rejecting his oil tender petition. Judge Ralph Yarborough’s special order framed the production basis. The settlement implies United East and West Oil withdrew its petition.

Beaumont Ray Starnes Gladewater Federal Starnes Jude Ralph Yarborough Randolph Bryant United East and West Oil Company

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Ifsa Mildred Kitchen Beauty Jaleep Gli Stim Prunel Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Macry Leila King Fons Synd L.A Tom West Fort Worth State Federation of Women’s Club Directors Priday Pilon Monsieur Chambray Corrigan Lima School Douglas Ireland Wolff and Marx Hig Walfr Marx Itm N.Y New Mexico Bluse Prugue NEW Radiant Maxwell House Grirds
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