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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1940
Page
13
A fragmented fashion blurb discusses culottes becoming a trend, noting the four year evolution and a dressy, flexible style. It mentions length, fullness, and undergarment guidance, with a tangential reference to a publication in 1940 from King Sean Synd.
Sir John Meredith and Colonel Weimar confront von Wallenfels and Kloffer in a dim room as German agents debate betrayal. A hidden assassin group lurks behind, while explosive threats and a clock countdown raise the danger of a brutal outcome.
The San Antonio symphony society held a second Municipal Auditorium concert with soloist the famed violinist Heifetz. Attendees wore fashionable attire such as gray formal wear, chic hats, and orchid accessories including Mrs. Datus and Miss Schreiner.
Letters discuss why a man who says he is not the marrying kind drops a partner, suggesting trust in his claim, possible past days, and urging self-respect. The dialogue includes references to a bachelor’s behavior, the notion of romance, and a moral about seeking a better match in the sea of potential partners.
A weekly cosmetic pack clears pores using Fullers earth mixed with witch hazel to a whipped cream like paste. Apply to clean skin including neck and ears, rinse with tepid water, finish with an ice bath and massage cream. Substitutions include olive oil for witch hazel and a focus on fruit and vegetables for overall elimination and skin health.
In Mexico City on January, the government announced a pay raise for telegraph employees, setting the new monthly minimum at 182 pesos. The move aims to adjust wages for postal and telegraph staff amid economic concerns.
A quirky luncheon feature suggests making butter surprise muffins with bacon cheese peanut butter jam or preserves in the center and served hot with milk. Variations include banana wheat muffins using bacon and bananas, baked in muffin pans for 16 medium or 15 large muffins with a spring road trip note.
Wednesday evening listings show the Girls Friendly Society at St Mark's parish house 6 15 p m XY chapter Tau Phi Lambda Blue Bonnet grove Mrs Mae Benkendorfer South Fine Street. Uijreen O E chapters a p m Sealtish Rite temple Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi 345 p m Flaze hotel. Sigma Delta Phi at Mira Elster Watheleh 102 Thomas Jefferson Drive. Thursday Parent Educaton clubs Collings Garden 1 30 p m Alamo unik American Legion home of Mrs Hugo Soth 405 East Park Ave. Officers' club Olive Magnolle Woodmen circle 1 30 p m Eva Lawkon 1223 South Alamo St. Zanth Zanth sorority 11 45 em Milam cafeteria club rooms. Tables' Aid and Missionary study class St John s Lutheran parish hall 10 am.
Miss Virginia Alvey to entertain with a luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel at 12 20 p m Thursday February 1 to compliment the bride to be Miss Louie Holmgreen Mrs J O Neill entertained with a luncheon Wednesday at the Bright Shawl complimenting Miss Beatrice Wheatley gardenias and yellow acacia decorated the table for guests
San Antonio's H. Lovelace will participate in the International Council of Religious Education annual meeting in Chicago from February 4 to 10. The announcement was made Wednesday.
Mrs Cornelius Beeckman asks how to thank shower givers after opening each gift. Dorothy suggests thanking the giver personally as you open the gift, then discussing it briefly. A note of thanks should follow a day or two later to each giver.
Newly elected worthy advisor Miss Nelda Wiemers heads Sun Aiton Assembly No 3 of the Rainbow Girls as officers were installed Saturday at Blue Bonnet Hall with Mrs. D. N. Cushings officiating. The advisory board includes Dr Ruth Hoghand and others. the Euesty initiation targets February 2 with the Texas chapter as hosts at the Monsonle temple.
The social calendar lists a Wednesday dinner dance at Rainbow Terrace St Anthony Hotel hosted by Bexar County Medical Association in honor of international Post Graduate medical convention visitors with pre dance parties at hosts homes. Thursday events include luncheons by Mrs Frank Paschal and Mrs Frank Lefevre for debutantes Edith Coch ratt Margaret Walker and Mrs Charles Stone of Charlotte N C and other gatherings at Bright Shawl Tick Tock and homes. The wedding of Miss Annabel Jacobs to Daniel Levine occurred at Agudath Achim synagogue with reception at Hebrew Community Center and guests returning to New Orleans and Florida for their home elsewhere.
Pi Beta Phi at the University of Texas elected Peaches Brewer as recording secretary and Mildred Caldwell as social secretary to serve in the spring semester beginning in February.
A damaged OCR note touts an all vegetable laxative called BLACK-DRAUGHT Intestinal Tonic and warns of discomforts from constipation and headaches. It advertises a tonic water remedy claimed to tone bowel muscles and is sold in a 25 to 40 dose package priced around 250.
Long goodbyes for Catts and family in San Antonio as they prepare for a January departure to Newark New Jersey. Mrs Catts hosts luncheon with corsages while Colonel Catts is set to visit New Orleans Birmingham Chattanooga and Alabama for family visits. General Scott’s birthday noted as party backdrop.
The St Anthony hotel will host a Travel Pathlon Show on Thursday featuring models Misses Dorothy Bleves Hallie Crighton Nancy McLernon Ils Bynum Wille Stephens and Mrs Henry Swift. Branist air hostesses will model and Wes Gartier Branit Line station manager will discuss women who travel by air.
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