Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

11

Knight Errant and Betting Schemes at Santa Anita

At Santa Anita Heather and trainer Bassitt clash as Knight Errant suffers a string of defeats. Slim Maynard suspects Bassitt's manipulation to lift Knight Errant’s odds, schemes to bet large sums, and follows signals from Bay Meadows to bet through Chicago and local bookmakers. Tension rises as plans unfold.

Santa Anita Bnight Heather Bassitt Knight Exrant Tias Ereen Slim Snapper Susie Bay Meadows Slim Maynard San Francisco San Franciscans Knapper Piedmont Bay Bridge Bayshore Highway Knight Errant Knight Brant Charlie Bassity Knight Sam Siim Silm Chicago Bob Bil Kime Eline Elrelch Kline

Looks That Way Betting Scandal Winds Through Knight Errant Race

In a murky exchange, Shin questions Bassitl's influence and Dimples Draper as Bassitl bets elsewhere. Hob offers a way to offload a hundred, while Abd Shin Atrode races to Kline’s, racing to catch a peninsula special before the first event.

Bassiil Gov Dimples Draper Slim Shin New Jersey Bassitl Letty Abd Shin Furiusly Kline

Hooded fashion trend inspires dress and tarha use

Prunella Wood notes the hood’s rise from practical hair protection to stylish feature. Egyptian tarha is highlighted by Germaine Monteit with wide possibilities. The dinner sheath pairs hood with dress in cyclamen crepe, enhancing Renaissance sleeves and unbroken lines, with built in tarha and occasional flowers as accents.

Germaine Monteit Tarha Hine Feay

Club Calendar For L A And Local PTA Events

Friday evening events include The Alamp aux at Eagle hall and P T A meetings at Leen Valley and Horace Mann Jr schools. Saturday lists Alpha Chi sorority 12:30 in the sun room plus Delta Kappa Gamma and Lotus Club gatherings, with Junior club plans at Plan Lotel ballroom.

Alamp Aux Eagle Hall Leen Valley School P.T. A Horace Mann, Jr Alpha Chi Sorom St. Antheny Hotel Betz Tau Delta Kapiba Gamma Sorority Honou J George Waring Lotus Club Artists’ Inn San Antonio

Table Talks On Sweet Potatoes And Variations

Smooth, well shaped sweet potatoes with bright appearance are best for buyers. Notes cover two types dry and mealy versus moist-fleshed, plus varied skin colors. Includes serving ideas glazed with maple syrup, baked items, cones, and canned options with step by step instructions and temperatures.

Beauty hints and lash artistry in a beauty shop scene

A reporter describes eyelash extension practice with demountable lashes applied near the upper eyelid edge. Techniques adjust lash length for natural look and eye spacing. The piece also offers a brisk 3 mile walk routine and a cold facial rinse for a fresh complexion.

Simmons Announce Engagement of Daughter Katherine Louise

Mr and Mrs E B Simmons announce the engagement of their daughter Katherine Louise to John H de Rosy son of Mejor and R E de Russy of Washington DC The bride to be is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School He attended West Point and the University of Hawaii The groom is in the graduating class at Kelly Ned Flying School The wedding is planned for February

E. B. Simmons Katherine Louise John H. de Rosy Mejor R. E. de Russy Washington, D.C Miss Simmons Thomas Jefferson de Russy West Point Military Academy University of Hawsli Kelly Ned

Social Calendar Highlights L. A. Weekend Events

Friday evening features a supper dance at the Country Club with a cocktail hour and toasting Miss Katherine Letteer and her fiancé, plus Mrs. Charles Becker. Saturday includes honors for Miss Ruth Stephens and Ruth Goss in Chattanooga with gatherings at the St. Anthony hotel and Country Club, and a luncheon for graduates of Mark Twain junior school. Masterson relatives in Tulsa join a Mexican luncheon and later a tea in the home of Mrs. Masterson. Alan Mickle and wife noted at the Plaza Violet in New York.

Country Club Sack Denike Katherine Letteer Fance Hol Muir Helen Keator Joe’ Prost Jr Charles Becker Jane Hardit Paul Dudley Oklahoma City George P. Drake St. Anthony Elizabeth Love Ruth Stephens Tyson Searcy Paul Parley Fatt Wand Ruth Goss Khattanooga Tenn Coulton Club Edith Glassberg St. Anthony Hotel Mark Twain Tunior School W. D. Masterson Jr Maso Webster Jr James McCollum Burnett Tha Fonda Masterson W. D. Masterson Tulsa

Icing on the Cake Etiquette Lesson by Mrs Beeckman

A reader asks about removing icing from cake at a club meeting. Mary advises that modern hostesses accept guest preference and mannerly behavior, suggesting a brief explanation if the guest feels uncomfortable with icing.

Cornelius Beeckman Mrs. Beeckman Mary

Hats and luncheon scene spark Parisian mood in society notes

Mrs Pottenger hosts a luncheon with 2 guests at La Fonda as Ella Jane Wurzbach and Mary Kealing mingle among chic outfits. Guests admire ornate millinery with pink daisy arrangements and playful hat names like Rain on the Roo and Ash Tray With Bachelor Buttons. The day blends fashion talk with social gallery notes from San Angelo to Oklahoma City.

Martha S$. Calhoun Elle Jane Wurzbach Mrs. Charles Ella Jane Mias Jane la Fonda Louise Flowers Ward Josty Groos Mary Kealing Villata Street Mary Mesdames Joseph Washington Rupert Gresham Tom Edgar Tobin Chase Holland San Angelo Guy McParland

Austin Pair Week End Guests of Mrs Droke

Mrs. James W. Droke and Mrs. George Cook of Austin arrive as weekend guests for Mrs. George Droke. They will attend the luncheon she hosts for bride-to-be Katherine Letteer on Saturday.

Austin Mrs. Droke James W. Droke George Cook George Droke

Dela Wright Having Whirl in New York

Letters from Dela Wright reveal the young woman at Pinch Junior College in New York plans a weekend navy outing to see Annapolis and attend dances and festivities. She notes invitations to the Washington and Lee fancy dress ball around February 3 and mentions a Woman's Parliament meeting at the Public Service building at 1 a m Wednesday with participants Mrs Fischer and Mes George Harries.

Dela Wright Pinch Junior College New York Navy Annapolis Washington and Lee Public Service Wednnesday Mitter Reports Feadery Mra BE. Fischer Mes George Harries

Annie Terrell Heads East for Wedding and City Trip

Annie Terrell left on Friday morning for Charleston West Virginia to attend a former classmate Mary Baldwin college wedding. On January 26 she will go to Staunton Virginia to pick up Sally Cheney then travel to New York City. Plans in NYC are uncertain but may include several San Antonio girls. She will later visit Washington DC and is not expected home for about three weeks.

Annie Terrell Charleston W. Va Mary Baldwin College Josephine Huffman Sam Call Staunton Sally Cheney Mary Baldwin New York City New York San Antonio Annie Washington, D.C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bay Draper Lash Baden Sunpiper Bright Sli Knight Errent Exight Errent Desert Firefly Books Is THE WN. Y. Herald Tribune Weekly Book Review Joskes Sam Antonio Texaxs Vane Audie 5 Joske L. A Rassilt Bolne Byssitt Servals Maynard MMT Shapner Beauty Masterson Jr Alan J. Mickle Plaza Violet Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Richard Dalle Kinksope Pilon Mrs. Pottenger Stich s-Ladins-Bank Filla Jane Fillulog Watts Monsieur Chambray Schoperauer Jwoman Hater Bride Shelley Evans Wheels Bell East Ren Iennes Wilt PRION Alt Vai Gia Advanines Tae San Antonin Wusten Apay Tho Toros I
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication