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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1939

Page

5

Knight Errant Tale of Heather Mills and a Failing Trainer

A chaotic early 20th century horse racing drama follows Heather Mills and her thoroughbred Knight Errant. Tensions rise at Sanate Anita where owner rivalries, betting intrigue, and a mysterious note threaten Heather as Knight Errant battles a losing streak and rumours of foul play swirl around Bassitt, Draper, Slim, and Knapper while Coronado sired foals are born.

Heather Mills Corentdo Dan Mills Amnm Cerorafto Charley Bussith Sil Slim Aedemw Branson Maynard Knapper Elliott Giles Heather Canme Valley Farm Toll Kaight Errant Knight Errant Sante Anita Stim Desswibe Cormmade Heather Teains Basslit Himsel Knight Massil Meather Hasnitt Dimples Drapper Bay Meadows Bessitt Bagsitt Knight Errarnt Basalts Rick

Night at Bay Meadows Brings Bets and Deceptions

In this chapter, Bassit plots to influence Heather’s handling of Knight Errant as stakes rise at Bay Meadows. Draper faces pressure from Bassit while Slim and Snapper monitor jockeys and odds, with $5000 appearing on Lightning and whispers of hidden bets. Heather races Knight Errant against Lightning Bug amid suspicious moves and last minute plans.

Charlie Bassys Jersey Slim Snapper Kline Bay Meadows Jet Bassitt Bassitt Bassité Dimples Draper Yyder Pruner Bum Heather Joe Sibe Chubhouse Knight Errant Lot Draper Errent

Knight Errant Grabs First Victory in Tight Race

Draper’s Knight Errant outpaced Draper’s rivals, winning by a clear margin over Lightning Bug as Bassitt warned Draper in private. Heather, watching with pride, realizes the colt has found his pace and spirit after a hard race. The crowd saw Knight Errant’s ears prick and nostrils flare as he returned to the judges’ stand.

Heather Draper Joe Knight Bassitt Knight Errant Santa Anita Bright Errant Coronado

Beauty Trends and Makeup Styles of the Season

The piece surveys makeup shifts from California to local fashions with bold colors, bronzed skin, and red lips. It notes rouge retreating, tinted lips, and crimson to wine shades, plus hairstyles to balance face shapes and create an oval look.

Kohlrabi Recipes From a Vintage Table Talks Page

A vintage guide details kohl rabi and greens preparation with boiling tenderization methods for root and greens. It provides creamed kohl rabi and greens as well as serving suggestions with butter and hot milk and includes a basic greens chopping tip using kitchen shears.

Cabbure

Proper table etiquette for service and removal order

Dear Mrs Beeckman, guidance on serving from the left and removing plates from the left or right, beverage pouring from the right, and the order of courses and dishes. It notes meat platters first, then vegetables and relishes, with plates removed before serving dishes and coffee served after dessert.

Cornelius Beeckman Beeckman Conyak, Bynd., Inc

Luncheon Honors Chattanooga Visitor at Al la Ronda

Mrs Dunn hosts a luncheon at 1 o clock Tuesday at Al la Ronda in compliment to Miss Ruth Goss of Chattanooga. Guests include Mrs Tad Mengies and Mrs Walter Spencer. Fragments suggest wedding and travel items follow with unrelated names and dates.

Uuncheon Chattanoora Jimthy Hingraves Tad Mengies Alla Ronda Ruth Goss Chattanooga Walter Spencer

Elizabeth Forgason Hosts Luncheon At St Anthony Hotel

Elizabeth Forgason acted as hostess at a luncheon at the St Anthony hotel in honor of Mrs Ned DePuy. The event featured yellow jonquil arrangements and Market Place cards marking guests including Napier Rogers, Simple Dick y Ainsley, Robert Carnahan, Wheeler, Hell, GCB Ferguson, Jay DePuy and Mise Felen Watlington as the DePuy couple plans a Corpus Christi move.

Elizabeth Forgeson St. Anthony Hotel Ned DePuy Mr. DePuy Corpus Chrlett Jon Quils Acacts Chiffon Dalflex Mes Napier Rogers Dicky Ainsley Robert Carnahan Wheeler, Hell Gcb. Ferguson Jay DePuy Mise Felen Watlington

Portraits and Posh Lives In Our Town Notes

A portrait of a chauffeur serving a wealthy mistress with the wife directing traffic from the front seat creates social tension. Frank Gilpin and Laura Gilpin of Colorado Springs emerge as town figures with Laura famed for photography in Europe and the U S. The piece also glosses the Bees Olivera tile collages and a humorous note about Monsieur Chimbray planning another hunting trip with a wary eye on a Nile black animal.

Frank Gilpin Pinkie Nicholson Laura Gilpin Colorado Springs United States Bhe Hha Paris London priso +a Europe Josef Hoftzman Yurstan Frank Laura Monsieur Chimbray

Tea to Compliment Mrs Carroll Skillin

A group of Mrs William Holbrooks friends will visit her house Tuesday afternoon while she compliments Mrs Cerrail B Skillin of Portland Maine. The text also notes Miss Ruth Tullos set to wed Marvin A Childers Jr on February 10 at Laurel Heights Methodist Church with a detailed bridal party and ushers. Pearl Seeley of Los Angeles visits Manus on Schley Avenue. Panhellenice has set February 8 for its annual dance at the St Anthony hotel to raise scholarship funds.

William Holbrook Cerrail B. Skilin Portland Sidi Holbrook Ruth Tullos Vind de Marvin A. Childers Jr Laurel Heights Methodist Jean «Tulloss Lot Ellen Goodwin Naomi Childers Proomtorbe Helen Tibbets Mary Jo Wicks Ella Mar Starcke Dorothy Dennis Herschel Childers Albert Hartmann Jr Dan Aligelt Roy Goodwin Jr Hubert Menger Herschel McDonald Victor Harding Pearl Seeley Los Angeles x Jay Mace Manus Schley Y Avenue Panheliense St. Anthony Hotel

Luncheon Planned to Honor Miss Ruth Goss in Chattanooga Visit

Mrs Milton Spencer and Mrs John Dix will entertain a luncheon Friday at Mrs Spencer's home, complimenting Miss Ruth Goss of Chattanooga Tennessee. Guests will include few intimate ties of the honoree. Beta Tau Zeta pledges will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Mary Thompson's home, 527 West King's Highway. Misses Belly Jane and Mary Ann Birkhead will be onsembles.

Uncheon Ruth Goss Milton Spencer John Dix Spencer Ruth Gass Chattanooga Mary Thompson West King's Highway Belly Jane Mary Ann Birkhead

Grays Celebrate Arrival of Son in Manila News

Lieut and Mrs JH Gray announce the birth of a one week old son. The Grays are stationed at Nichol Yard in Manila. Mrs Gray is formerly Miss Linda Meidt.

Jackson H. Gray Grays Nichol Manila Gray Linda Meidt

Club Calendar Monday Evening Event List

The Presidents' Council officers and board meet at Carleton Adams home in South San Antonio with sewing sessions and group gatherings at numerous venues. Phrases list P T A meetings, women’s groups, auxiliaries, clubs, and social assemblies across San Antonio including St. Anthony hotel and various homes with times around 2 to 4 pm and noon.

Presidents' Council Phom Carleton Adams West Muberry R Avenue San Antonio Marathon Round Table Baptist Woman's Missionary Iton of Prospect Hill Baptist Chereh Lphomas Army of the Republic Noose Mary Holmes Denver Boulevard Augusta Club J. B. Graham Paseo Encina Centennial Benevolent Club St. Anthony Hotel Agudas Achim Ladies’ Aux- Wisey Israeli Silber Park Jane Postal Supervisors Auxiliary B. F Ike McMallen Street Woodrow Wilson Pi-T. A Sthool Auditorum Brackenridge P-T. A Nekodah Tempte Daughters of the Nile Scottish Rite Phoenix Club Sarah William East Horsacke Avenue Entre Hous Club J. F. Howard Garrity Road Phledes Culture Clan Howell W. Jones West Gramerty Motter Singers

Lovelorn Advice from Beatrice Fairfax Collides with Age Gaps

A reader outlines a romance where an 8 year old boy claims steady with a 38 year old man, while a 26 year old suitor faces a young rival. Another note recalls a four year past romance. the writer seeks to rekindle love despite bashfulness. Fairfax urges caution and age maturity before marriage.

Beatrice Fairfax

Social: Calendar For S A Social

Calendar items for a May social season include the marriages of Mrs Grace Williams and Frank John Baskin at Christ Episcopal Church with a reception at 274 Baltimore Avenue. A-plaster party honors Miss Katherine Letter and bridal party, with luncheon at Le Fonda for Miss Adelaide Hill debutante and Mrs Henry Hart hosting a luncheon for Miss Katherine Letter.

Momlay Grace Willams Frank John Baskin Christ Episcopal Church Baltimore Avenue Mikes Hallie Grighton Katherine Letteer Wilbur Matthews Hal Dewar Stuart Sideon Af le Fonda Adelaide Hill Henry Hart

Wedding Party Entertained at Boerne

Lewis Hart and Briel Moore entertained the wedding party of Miss Katherine Letteer and her fiancé Ed Muir Sunday evening at the Olbolo in Boerne. Attendants traveled from the Steves country home in Comfort. The stag party was hosted by Albert Steves II Saturday night. The table featured a wooden fruit bowl and brass candelabra with red tapers, while checked gingham cloths and Spring flowers highlighted the tables. Guests included Miss Halle Crightun Margaret Thornton Helen Keator Mary Louise Tips Mary Keatey Mrs Albert Steves III Joseph H Frost Jr Henry Menge and Dr Ralph Lableer.

Lewis Hart Briel Moore Katherine Letteer Ed Muir Olbolo Boerne Steves Albert Steves Iit Halle Crightun Margaret Thornton Helen Keator Mary Louise Tips Mary Keatey Albert Steves III Joseph H. Frost Jr Henry Menge Ralph Lableer

Miss Mary Keator to be Sister’s Maid of Honor

Mary Keator named maid of honor for her sister Helen Keator at the February 17 wedding to Joe Frost Jr. Matron of honor is Mrs. Charles Haladay, with bridesmaids Anne Wright Vera Scarey and Evelyn White. Groomsmen include Charlie Holaday Edwin Kentor Charles W. Parish and Fred Thompson. Also listed are Ed Duard Charles er and Dick Elser from Houston. A separate meeting at the high school discussed etiquette. other club events featured reviews of American Leading Families and new books with hostesses Miss Trabel Jackson and Mrs A M Bentz.

Mary Keator Helen Keator Joe Frost Jr Helen Charles Haladay Anne Wright Vera Scarey Evelyn White Frost John Frost Charlie Holaday Edwin Kentor Charles W. Parish Fred Thompson Ed Duard Charles Er Dick Elser Bash Houston

Graduates Feted At Breakfast Party

Miss Rosemary Bradford entertained Mark Dwain graduates with breakfast at the Anthony hotel. A bouquet of sweetheart roses and epiphium centered the table with fondant favors for Janet Flatter, Jean Pickens, Patricia McDaniel, Roth Friedman, Ruth McDonald, Corrine Johnson, Gene Filington, Rolla Mae Arbetter, Edith Glesster, and Betty Graham Scherte. The Woman's club discussion group met Friday with Mrs Green presiding and Mrs Sthemke and Mrs Loring on the program. Mrs Donald Clark spoke and hostesses were Mrs DeGough and Mrs Seales. Mr and Mrs Louis Wyner plan to attend the inaugural reception for Gov W Lee O'Dell and Lt Gov Coke R. Styergren.

Rosemary Bradford Edwin Bradford Mark Dwain Anthony Janice Flatter Jean Pickens Patriciia M'Daniel Roth Priedmen Ruth “McDonald Corrine Johnson Gene Filington Rolla Mae Arbetter Edith Glessterg Betty Graham Scherte George Sthemke Rosa Lee Loring

Guide to Custer Battlefield Dies

Crow Agency Montana January 11 W H White 86 pioneer and Indian fighter dies in Crow Agency hospital after long illness. He helped bury the dead on the Custer battlefield in June 1876 and was honored there for his services following the massacre of General Custer and his troops by Sioux in the nearby area.

Crow Agency Mont W. H. White Guster George Custer Bioux

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