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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1939

Page

5

Nightly Tangle Over Knight Errant in Chicago Racing

Heather confronts Slim Maynard amid a web of schemes around Knight Errant. Edith Ashleigh enters as Slim's employer while Flo and Flo's circle complicate loyalties. Heather fears losing Slim to Edith and plans a California exit with Knight Errant, while Slim weighs personal ties and future racing plans.

Heather Slim Dice Grim Knight Exran Faith Clarke Ashleigh Tacca Edith Eylith Edith Ashleigh Arlington Knight Bassett Znane Sbsis Chicago Flo Snapper Noor Lake Front Flos Sie Californis Carmel Valley Knight Errent California Ashleigh Fio Tyne Sim Edith Lithout Beater Sli Ted Heather Calefornia Edith Ashligh Wich Comanche Edith Aghlela Elin Simmer I Edith Knight Bryant Faith Ashleigh Ashiigh Garatega Jack Mctonard King Feng Dyad, Inc

Is This Why You Are Constipated

A reader question about poor breakfast choices and diet. The piece suggests consuming bulk forming foods like Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast and increasing fiber and water intake. It mentions vitamins and over the counter products as aids alongside medical advice to improve bowel movements.

Kellogg's BathieCreek

Ready-made curls boost hair styles from Mme Gella

A 1939 fashion note suggests ready-made curls attached to coiffure pieces by Mme Gella. Combs clips and bows secure the look with discreet placement. King Feng’s Copy references stylish convenience in salon trends of the era.

Mme. Gella King Feng Ine

Open House for Engagement Announcement Debate

A couple considers hosting an open house to announce a engagement. The letter suggests it would be wiser for the girl's family to make the announcement and a follow up party by the hosts as a reception with favors and proper greeting protocols. The discussion emphasizes tact and propriety in sharing the engagement.

Mes Cornelius Deeckman Beeckman Gale Satad King Frnu Synd

Canned Peas Shine In Peak Year Of Harvest

The piece notes a record year for peas with ideal growing conditions boosting quality across sizes and grades. Automation improvements in harvesting shelling and washing raise flavor and vitamin content, prompting grocers to offer bargains on top quality cans. It also describes varied consumer preferences, canning liquids, and methods for serving creamed peas and pea dishes.

Slater

Major Lester Feted With Dinner In Washington Society

Maj. H. Crane Lester of the Federal Bureau of Investigation was the guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gus Jones and Miss Frances White after he spoke at Jefferson High School. Lester, who spent last year in Europe, was decorated by the king of Romania. Guests included only immediate family and Mrs. Rite Hale of Oakland, California, and Mrs. Henry Wolford.

Irs Gus Jones Mee Frances White Houston Maj. H. Crane Lester Weashington D. C Federal Bureau of Investigation Europe Romania Major Lester

Advice to Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax

A letter from a young wife in a friendly small town laments jealousy and social isolation after moving to the city. She seeks peace for herself and a second child, while her husband spies on her and fears interactions with men. The adviser urges patience, hopes the jealous husband reconsiders, and suggests children as a steady remedy.

Beatrice Fairfax Misa Pairfex Joma Howe Alex Ike Tim King Peas Syed

Beauty tips and breathing for radiant skin in daily life

A home style beauty column urges natural health for better skin. It promotes facial breathing exercises, soap and water, and cold sprays for circulation, arguing that vitality and mood influence looks more than cosmetics. It also advises fragrance restraint, single scent focus, and sachets for economy.

Pat

Couple Host Theater Party at San Pedro Playhouse

Mire Vera Searcy and Misa Eve Vn White hosted a theater party Monday night at the San Pedro Playhouse ahead of the first night of As Husbands Go. The event ended with a midnight breakfast at Snickersley’s in honor of Ming Helen Keator and her dance Joseph Frost Jr, with floral bridal motifs and festive covers for guests.

Mire Vera Searcy Misa Eve Vn White San Pedro Playhouse Title Theater

Punkie Maverick Jamison entertains with circus themes

The narrative recalls Punkie’s lively dinners and party antics featuring a bejeweled constrictor suit and a snake charmers act. Frank Buck and Mrs Buck appear in a dinner joke that ends with laughter. Marela Koehler comments on time spent in others yards while badminton plans loom. Chamera complains of sleepiness, hinting at daily fatigue.

Punkie Maverick Jamison Arself Frank Buck Snaulsons Frank Bucks Bucks Wey Punkle Ee Marela Koehler

Pair Hostesses 1 Woman's Club Croup

The Forum Round Table of the Woman's side met in luncheon session Tuesday with Mestames J C Goldaborough and H Co Dukan hostesses. An over bowl with an arrangement of yellow and white blossoms centered the lace-covered table. Crystal candelabra held tapers. Guests included Mesdames Herman Hirsch C W Ling and Edgett Pound of Litchfield DL, Lakeland.

Forum Mestames J.C. Goldaborough H. Co. Dukan Mesdames Herman Hirsch C. W. Ling Edgett Pound Litchfield

Mrs D s Miller Hosts Tea for Fidelis Matrons

Mrs DB B Miller of 307 Arundel Street entertained with tea Friday for Fidelity Matrons Riv eride Baptist church. Tea was served by Mesdames W BR Gimble Wayne Albritton Allee World and Truhitte. The class will meet for morning coffee at Mrs McSpadden 1315 Hot Wells Boulevard at 10 a m Wednesday.

DB. B. Miller Arundel Street Fidelis Matrons Riveride Baptist Church W. BR. Gimble Wayne Albritton Allee World McSpadden Hot Wells Boulevard

Harper Walker Wedding Planned in February

Mr and Mrs Dudley Richard Walker announce the engagement of their daughter Edith Irene to Kenneth Bowman Harper son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Stocktall Harper of Austin. The marriage will take place later in February.

Harper-Walker Dudley Richard Walker Edith Irene Kenneth Bowman Harper Thomas Stocktall Harper Austin

Club Calendar for L A City Groups Tuesday and Wednesday

A dense listing details multiple club and church activities in Los Angeles including Catholic Women’s Association at 308 North Alx win street, Beta Sigma Phi at Original Mexican restaurant, Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies’ auxiliary, Niki Delphian at public library, Composers and Authors Association at Mrs J T Smith’s home, Morrill Ward, Woman’s Club, Chaminade Arts society at Ora Hertzbere, Acacia Delphian at Pose hotel, P E O at Mrs E H Starr’s home, Blue Bonnet guards at Ide Shelton home, Misctoriary society at Red Hill Methodist church, Belknap Avenue parish, Freds Bernhard club, St Agnes guild at St Henry’s parish, and Daughters of the King at parish house with varied times through the week.

Catholic Women’ Association North Alxwin Street Beta Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ladies’ Auxiliary Bert Houston Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Composers’ and Authors” Association J. T. Smith Erie Street Herrendaly Morrill Ward Schent Woman's Club Chaminade Chotes Society Anns Prosi Red Hill Methodist Church A. D. Sumpf Buena Vista Street Agnes Guild of Chitech Bplats Copal Houge Belknap Avenue Freds Bernhard Club Julia Roberts Barrett Place Bt. Henry's Altar Society Novalltos Street Mark's Chapter of the Daughters of the King

Little Theater Play Well Received at San Pedro Playhouse

An enthusiastic audience greeted the Little Theater's latest performance As Hughands Go Monday evening at the San Pedro Playhouse The play was a sophisticated humorous drama about two American wives in Paris and their beaux Rosalie Berkowitz Jessie K Palex and Barry Browne led a strong cast with stylish costumes and lively reception from the crowd The piece featured fashionable attendees including Mrs Joe Clay Roberts Mrs J W Winter Mrs A G Kelly and others in period dresses reflecting the eventful evening.

Die Little San Pedro Playhouse Hughands Paris Jessie K. Palex C.K. Fales Fort Sam Houston Emmie Sykes Rosalie Berkowitz Lucile Lingard Barry Browne Jaze Jean. Dietrich Peggy Sykes Tony Forres J. W. Winter A. G. Kelly John Coleman Anne Wright Atreta Ed Young Winchester Kelso Haly Charles Becket Charles Postenger Carlton Hagelstein Marie Hogg J. Tver

Social Calendar for S A Social Week in San Antonio

Tuesday evening features Mrs Howard Porgisert hosting a spaghetti supper honoring Miss Harriett Reed of Augusta and Miles Dorothy Steves debutante with a Mexican dinner at La Fonda for wives of visiting doctors to the International Post Graduate Medical Assembly. Wednesday includes luncheons at the Bright Shawl honoring debutantes and a bridal luncheon for Ruth Tullos with a style show. light want ads and cash buyers note.

Howard Porgisert Harriett Reed Augusta Miles Dorothy Steves la Fonda International Post BE. A Basse Bright Havor Adelside Emily Anne Brynyl Dorokry Steves Margaret Thornton Katelen Pay

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