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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1942
Page
4
Mrs Hendetta Maner announces the engagement of her daughter Lilian Kinmerly to Robert W Kinmerly a graduate of Brackenridge High School. Robert W Kinmerly of Detroit Mich is a flying instructor at Randolph Field. The couple will marry January 30 at the Randolph Field chapel.
Manchester England January 11 Laborite speaker Emanuel Shitwell lambasted British leaders as “caught napping in every theater of war.” He warned the empire is breaking up and those in power refuse to act, amid reports of a cabinet shakeup over reverses in Malaya and growing discontent.
A pattern 2740 transfer for Dutch girl in bright floss is advertised with a 5x9 inch size. It lists materials, price 19 cents, and delivery from the New York office to two weeks, for orders placed via The Saint Antonio Needlecraft Department on a Saturday.
Dear Miss Fairfax replies to a reader torn between love and an unhappy marriage. She cautions against testing a partner, notes the reader may need a divorce to object, and suggests concealing jealousy. The columnist discusses marriage with a soldier, officer approval, living on a soldier’s pay, ration allowances, and the need for possible part-time work to make ends meet.
War Notebook reports expansions in armed forces with totals projected near 4.2 million by year end and potential rise beyond. It notes U S mobilization in World War I level range and contemplates naval and marine growth, plus rumors of government action and Nazi propaganda amid war news.
The document outlines when a minor or married couple must file income tax returns. It covers single or separated minors with gross income of 750 or more, earnings held in trust, guardianship, and who bears responsibility for the minor’s earnings. It also explains joint returns for minors living with spouses and the thresholds for two-person households, including separate filing when only one person has income.
A luncheon of small town quirks and names chronicles birthdays and family ties. Laurie Lee Hargis and Bobbie Ann Harper share a month of age, while a physician's wife jokes about volunteering as a three’s driver. Mary Maverick and companions begin a secretarial course for office war work. Mrs. James Drought and Carolyn Herff study domestic science and bake Archbishop Lucey a lemon chiffon pie. Monsieur Chambray jokes that cold sufferers think death by own action is unlikely due to trouble.
About 96 women from the San Antonio Women’s Motor Club passed third class radio license tests conducted by government inspectors and received certificates. H. Frank Jordan, club president and instructor, notes they achieved speeds of 10 words per minute or higher and may serve as radio operators when needed. Names of those issued licenses include Hannah Morris Irene Hall Johnny Gook Mary Evaiter Mary Fortier H Oxley Bora Cha fin Malisberger Ethel Dapprich Virginia Oxler Henrietta Spitz Viola Todd Bernice Ragsdale Jewel Williams Rebecca Tumpinson June Dismukes Dorothy Scholz Joy Colle Patricks Guenther Verna Thompson Christine Arocha Org Lee Carnot Dorothy Wease Ann Hilzabeth Vaniderheider Minnie Allen Martha Fuller Dorothy Levy Thelma Jackson Marjorie Wilcox Bince Hogenauer Mary Webb Katherine Webb
A playful fortune telling trick uses nine cards with a key card top and diamond formation to reveal outcomes. The guide promises YES for love and happiness if high cards appear, with health and marriage hints, plus a Moon and Twangle tips booklet and a 40 page horoscope booklet available by mail order from The San Antonio Light Home Institute.
A reader asks if large folded over cards with a name in the center are suitable as visiting cards. The reply clarifies informals are multipurpose cards used for invitations acknowledgments address changes and social notes. They suit many occasions from tea parties to weddings and even holiday greetings depending on the inside message.
Mrs. Joe Sutcliffe hosted a tea Saturday morning in her sister Aubrey Heys home honoring bride-to-be Miss Margaret Ursula Griesenbeck. Tables featured a white cut work cloth with a silver bowl centerpiece of pink roses pink snapdragons and white ranunculus. Silver candelabras held white candles as 100 guests attended with assistance from Mesdames Yaeger Moynohan Thoniss Saushilts Longist and Henderson.
Funeral services for Robert F Bond 70 of 227 Westfall avenue will be Sunday at 130 pm at the Zilzk Kenong chapel. Bond a Haynesville La native and San Antonio resident for 15 years is survived by his widow Maude Bond daughters Mes MW b Patterson and Mrs William TL Fits Jr sons Robert T L and James M Bond brothers T 1b and ds Bond. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial park.
A fragmented column by Arthur SugS Baiey covers social chatter and city happenings. It humorously notes rivalries, a military reference, and a chaotic dining room scene with remarks about a head waiter and seating. The tone mirrors late era column gossip with sharp, playful digs.
Estelle at the beauty shop demonstrates hair dyeing under a master with 90 years in the trade. He warns that not all heads respond the same and advises seeking expert guidance. Regular touch ups are needed as new white shafts appear from the scalp.
Brides to be and debutantes hosted elegant luncheons and teas across town. Mrs. Charles Wesley Parish and Miss Margy Ann Hell entertained four debutantes at La Fonda with several mothers and guests, while Miss Billie Longiat ay and Miss Katherine Henderson honored Margaret Griesenbeck at La Ponds joined by Mrs. Griesenbeek and others.
Mrs William Franklin Minman will leave Wednesday for Richmond Virginia to join her husband who was transferred there in January. Mrs Hinman formerly Miss Lettie Burge of this city. Mrs Anita Rendall and Mrs J B Crugar hosted the Book Lovers Round Table in the Woman's club. Mrs Edward Tyrrell chaired.
An announcement by W. A. Whalen, director of the San Antonio district, Immigration and Naturalization Service, outlines new travel rules for entering the western hemisphere. Citizens planning travel outside Mexico and Canada must obtain passports from the State Department and complete marine applications with the federal district clerk. The rules emphasize stricter documentation and timing requirements, signaling broader regulatory changes for cross border movement.
More than a German wipers and consu ie employes will pause briefly in San Antonio on Sunday morning when the train bringing heat from Mexico makes its scheduled stop at 8900 am. Antonie Lie, two carloads of Nava ils Kurt Benoit, former head of the German Trana-Goran news agency in Mexico, were guarded en route to await repatriation.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Watson to Morl Owen Byrne occurred January 7 at the home of the couple's parents. Rev Glen Haunt officiated. Attendants included Miss Jalie Bolty Watson as maid of honor. Guests in attendance included family and close friends. A reception followed with local women’s club members hosting and readings from Much Ado About Nothing.
A list of promoted soldiers includes Eugene Benramin Bayley Mic key Willan Prosser Tsalah Day Harry Wedtington Leoniday Koontz Amos Scribner Albro Edward Nowland Donald Gord Butt James Alexander Mealll John Wiliam Monahan Tote Mur Laled II Marlins Stenzel Janny Dongins Divins Turnbull Frederick Batty Hewls Selwyn Weller Park Prensa Leonard Dickson i and Telly.
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