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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1942

Page

14

Murder in the Love Nest Haunts Jan's Studio

Peggy recalls entering Jan's studio after it was reportedly left unlocked and a murder occurred around ten to eleven pm. The narrator debates fingerprints on a door knob, pondering who had a gun and the timing, while colleagues discuss the case with the city editor and possible suspects linked to Gil Castle and Ynez the dancer.

Jn Jan Tan Jon Seddin Doudn Shy Jan Sam Peggy Vin Peg Angie IeNo In Spector Love Nest Ynez Little Paris Gil Castle Hazel Livingston

Miss Menger Honored At Plaza Hotel Tea Shower

A Monday event in the Sky Room of the Plaza featured Miss Menger honored with tea and gifts. Barbara Arm Menger and guests attended, with floral centerpieces in gold chrysanthemum and blue delphinium. A Crockett PTA Latin American PTA entertainment is planned for 86 promoted pupils, with certificates to be awarded and a party at Neighborly Service.

Moss Blapie Rees Barbara Arm Menger Plaza Hotel Allie Kirkpatrick Louise Hope Abunt &I Crockett Seta BT. A PT. A PTA Iesclwot Wis Ld USO W. C Fifth Street Red Cross L. P. Dickvoss Ripoh Wis Bertha Vi- Quarri Chy

Town and Country notes bride, scouts, and society

A January Town and Country piece highlights Mrs Amory Lawrence ex Eloise Mother, a cousin to Carolyn and Jon Brown, visiting in San Antonio and married in New Orleans in November. It mentions Dan Russell's Girl Scout work, a fire academy course, and an Air Corps marriage prospect. Also describes Mrs Eli Roger’s guest room, a black satin and crimson decor, and seniors registering for sensitive service on February 16.

Martha S. Calhoun Townatte Country Amory Lawrence Eloise Carolyn Jon Brown Lutcher Browne Sant Antonio New Orleans Dan Russell Eli Roger Mrs. Rogers Neelot

Nell Wilson Marries in New Orleans

Nell McGary Wilson of Houston and William Reyburn of St. Louis wed at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans with only immediate family present. After a stay at Tan by the Sea in Pass Christian, the couple will spend the winter at Palms Beach Florida. Mrs Reyburn has visited San Antonio often.

Wan Antonians Nell McGary Wilsan Houston Willam Reyburn St. Louis Christ Cathedral New Orleans Tan By the Sea Paas Christian Pals Beach Fin

Guest prizes in bridge parties a puzzling custom

Bewildered reader asks if a guest prize is truly a prize or a gift at bridge gatherings. The advisor notes guests may receive a small token rather than a formal award, suggesting optional prize tiers if the host wishes.

MS. Corn Boeckman Toy

Seating guests of honor at meals and events

The text outlines traditional seating etiquette for hosts and guests at public dinners, private home meals, and restaurant settings. It covers who sits at the head of the table, positioning of the hostess and host, and how to seat two guests of honor, noting age or seniority can influence right side seating.

Winsor Degr Breckman Sam Diegled Anor C. A Etter Womer

Colorful Houseplants Brighten Winiry Rooms Prompts Guides

A San Antonio Light feature extols color via Kalanchoe and cactus in sunny windows and bright north spots. It suggests pandanus and African violet, plus star begonia and iris like Spriea, with terrarium miniatures and moss arrangements. Offers booklet “Success with House Plants and Flowers” by mail from Heroe Institute.

Mak San Antonio Heroe Institute Texas

Bran Prune Muffins and More Breakfast Recipes

Mildred shares a breakfast idea pairing bran cereal with prunes plus cream or milk to boost vitamin A and fiber. Recipes include Bran Prune Muffins and a bran prune loaf style batter with precise measures, baking times, and ingredient notes for moist, nutty muffins and a bran rich loaf option.

Mildred

Bride-Elect Virginia Guilin Feted with Luncheon Teas

Bride-elect Miss Virginia Guilin was honored at a luncheon at Tick Tock tea room hosted by Mixus Helen Holder Helen Blanton and Bee Dee King. additional events include teas at Mrs Meurice Karman and Miss Charlotte Rossy’s home with times noted and further parties hosted by Miss Charlotte Boner.

Helen Holder Helen Blanton Bee Dee King Tick Tock Virginia Guilin Miss Guinn Meurice Karman Chariotte Rossy Win Charlotte Boner

Music Club Plans Night Club Party at Gunter Hotel

The San Antonio Musical club hosts a Rose Room party at the Gunter Hotel Thursday at 6 30 p m featuring Gilbert and Sullivan selections from Pinafore by Mime and Pome Morc t and He,ll a ball room dance team will perform and the Laughin Sisters provide specialty dances. Margaret Ratcliff and Mary Jane Garcia sing Pinafore numbers with Arch ie Heep baritone offering songs from the operetta ExIe Harker will sing popular tunes including a new piece by Corinne Tayloe Royal played by Frank Doyle The event includes Mexican frescoes, Brextant costumes, prizes for dance favors and contests with Bud Mash as a judge Reservations close Wednesday and guests seated by 6 30 p m Abundance of organizers listed with reservations and tickets.

San Antonio Goubrette Archie Heep Barlicne Fain Exle Harker Corinne Tayloe Royal Prank Doyle Bud Mash W.M. Harris G. Tay Joe George Watson Alex Adams Preston Dial Wzwis Krams Seok San Antonio Mistral Club Eugene Staptt Myre Ellen Pyron Arthur Baird Hes Genitral Ogtholle High School

Community club notices and society events list

A condensed slate of meetings and social gatherings appears for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and afternoons. Groups include St Mark's Dor group, Young Business Women's Club of YY, Will Rogers P.Y.A., Child Nurture Club, Madison Square Guilds, St Joseph's Academy Mothers Club, Woman's Parliament, Officers' Club of Blue Bond Grove, and the Women Circle with multiple host homes and times largely around 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. across local parish houses and homes on West Rosewood, West Mistletoe, Paseo Encinal, and 851 Donaldson.

St. Mark's So Dor Namety Young Business Women's Club W. GA Elfth W. C Phoenix Hom W. F. Thrift Vance Jackson Augustus Jones United States Daughters of 1812 Woman's Estub Eh ‘Howse Madison Square Guild of Madison Square Presbyterian Church Samuel L. Terely Donaldson Bt. Joseph's Academy Mothr Bonham Street Woman's Parliament Officers’ Club Blue Bond Grove Woorimen Circle

Soldier Hears Girl Has New Love Asks Help

In a wartime column Dear Miss Fairfax addresses a soldier who learns his sweetheart has a new partner and faces poverty after draft issues. The reader offers blunt counsel on heartbreak, trust, and moving on, advising to seek shelter with a willing friend and avoid harming others.

Two Plays Amusement Stock Rises In San Antonio

A first night at the Sanvedo play house draws a stylish crowd with notable attendees including Lieut. Mrs. Stephen Moushead and Mrs. Noyes Evans Jr. The Little Theater offers diverting entertainment with Lell Byrém in the lead and Sally Hoffman continuing with a summer stock role. The set design wows as a demolition illusion holds for the next act. Ushers listed for the Tuesday performance.

San Antonio Stephen Moushead Babbe Welder Daunie Feaser Donita Robert Cummahen Noyes Evans Jr Mosdanica Maya Wilson Ay Mi Carle Frances Mikea Mary My Field Jane McReynolds Mel Colum W GB. Connell Kiron Gel Tert Clyde Lovell Joe Ward Doris

Texas Hardware Dealers Meet Sets Four Day Session

More than 600 delegates will attend the forty fourth annual Texas Hardware and Implement Dealers association convention at Municipal auditorium, beginning Tuesday morning. Key sessions include 1 p m business law with Herman Taylor of Lufkin presiding, and speeches by J D Martin and Henry George of Dallas. Officials elected after talks include directors of the Texas Mutual Hardware Pire Tnavrence company. Original text notes various speakers through Wednesday including C K Qin C, 0 Krueger of San Antonio and D Walton of Tokss A and M college. An orchestra will perform at the dance in the auditorium.

Texas Hardware and Implement Dealers Hereman Taylor Lufkin Tme Bradiefhg Jpy Texas Mutual Hardware Pire Tnavrence Company J. D. Martin Henry George Dallas C.K Qin C

Judge Suspends Driver's License For One Month

A county court ruling suspends a driver's license for one month with a 25 fine. Judge Charles J. Mattias oversees the case in County Court-at-Law Mo. The complaint arose from a motor vehicle incident on November 26, 1941, involving Hilary Peterson at 194 Tabor Street.

Buademnon Cis Scanise Costa Mick Tever Guadalupe Street Charles 1. Mattias

Lone Nazi Plane Raiders Britain Bombs Northeastern Coast

A lone German raider bombed a town on the northeastern coast of Britain in the morning. Casualties were reported with at least one person injured and property damage noted as authorities investigated the incident.

Landon Nort Cosal Briitale Jenns Fannin

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