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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1942

Page

4

Hearts and Keys Valentine Party Games for All

A 1940s style party guide describes Hearts and Keys games for couples or singles at a Valentine gathering. Guests label red hearts with names, pair them with cardboard keys, and draw fortunes. Activities include a Valentine making contest and a postman delivering entries. Include fortunes, prizes, and paper crafts. order the booklet Games for good Parties from San Antonio Light Home Institute.

Myo Mann P Ialr Yialden Mh & Valentine San Antonio

Bridge Party Seating Puzzle and Buffets

Peggy suggests a playful ruse to break up couples at buffet tables. Each guest receives an envelope bearing a name and table number, guiding who sits where. The plan aims to reassign guests smoothly to balance table groupings and maintain decorum.

Cornel Beechman Peggy Earl Whett

Wannebs IHS Beeckman and a Bridge Night Proposal

A fragmented note discusses a social event with table numbering and a late bridge game. It also touches on tips and a medical letter about continuing Sage treatments. The text drifts between dinner plans and medical advice with phrases about tipping at visits or course ends.

Perfume Harms Clothes, Warning

State College report warns that perfume applied to skin can transfer to clothing and stain garments. Dr. Charles R. Philips of Pennsylvania State College notes perfumes harm fabrics, causing color fading and fabric damage, based on laboratory research at Pend State.

State College Lantys Charles RB. Philips Anstevetac Pennsylvania State College Grycenning Perearch Laboratory Pend State Phillips

Doris Melton Becomes Mrs Olivard In Epispocal Ceremony

Doris La Rue Melton daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry C Melton wed William Donald Olivard son of Mr and Mrs Joseph S Olivard at a Bathday church ceremony on January 10 at 6 pm Officiant Rev Joseph L Brown Walter Dunham played initial selections The bride wore marcot Velveteen with black accessories and garde nas corsage of orchids The groom attended by Jimmy Givens A reception followed at the bride's home with cake cutting by Mrs Ernest Barberiy and Mrs Eugene Gallatin and pouring by Mrs Keii M Hartt Mrs M Tucker Wells Miss Bobbetts Wells oversaw the punch and bride's book was kept by Mrs Tilgenius Gallatin Among out of town guests were Mesdames Jussis Matthews W L Penny Bay City and Mrs Robert Frayley with daughter Mugitt of Laredo

Doris Melton Olivard Milk Waa Doris la Rue Melton Harry C. Melton William Donald Olivard Joseph S. Olivard Joseph L. Brown Walter Dunham Brice Eugene Gallatin Whchdart Extra Johnson Gardenas Jimmy Givens Ernest Barberiy Keii M. Hartt MM. Tucker Wells Bobbetts Wells Tilgenius Gallatin

Pilon Farewell Mixes Weddings Birthdays and Travel

Martha Dowell now Mrs Fendell Winship Shepard departs for Los Angeles at 6 30 am flanked by Hetty Cade Aunty McGarraugh Hazel Dean Maverick and Mrs Stephen Moorhead Her blue ensemble features loredaing dress and French blue suit with straw hat. Norman Brooke Dix of Long Island joins Mrs Dix mother Mrs Donald Rogers to Wales for the Bruce Martindales visit Bruce Eleanor Dia Evelyn Thomson birthday cluster nearby.

Martha S. Calwoun Martha Dowell Fendell Winship Shepard Los Angeles Hetty Cade Aunty McGarraugh Hazel Dean Maverick Stephen Moorhead Norman Brooke Dix Long Teland Dix Donald Rogers Wil Wales Bruce Martindales Trey Freddie ‘Thomsons Fort Worth Bruce Eleanor Dia Evelyn Thomson

Women in Uniform Debate War Roles in Britain

A London dispatch argues for expanded British women's auxiliary services and uniforms, claiming women could replace men in some branches. It discusses uniform design, morale, education, independence, and pay, noting American prospects and potential American lessons.

Amy Fienien Navy United States Gir United

Kilday Heads Subcommittee Appointment Reported

Congressnnys Pay J. Kilday named chairman of the subcommittee on national guard and organized reserves. The panel includes top members from both parties and oversees general guard questions. The Woodrow Wikkon meeting adjourned. local events featured Mrs. Gilinway and Miss Liki Jaeggi speaking on education at Fannin 1231.

Congressnnys J. Kilday Wrestlegton Bath A. J. May National Guard Kilday Audcommutes Woodrow Wikkon T. A

Discoveries About Appetite and Taste Makers

New York reports show Professor Curt P. Richter of Johns Hopkins links appetite shifts to adrenal cortex function in rats. Deficiency raises salt craving and lowers sugar appetite, informing disease tests. British chemists describe taste pockets on the tongue signaling sweet bitter salty and acid sensations.

Lal Belence Edler New York Curt P. Richter Department of John Hopkins University Br. Richter Rumsell Btwilder Mayo Clivic Rochester Minn Richter Ald Medikal Britain R. Makeplece K. E. Jones

Oil drill tests and abortive wells in Duval county

An array of oil exploration notes describe tests and outcomes in the 1800-foot horizon area of Duval County. Wells near the Yexua and Karas regions show limited production with several abandoned or nonproductive intervals. Mixed results include one well near Winké producer status and others failing to reach target depths or horizons, prompting no substantial completions. The report notes broader industry activity and a call to place want ads in The Ble Sunday Night edition.

Sut OM Company Weiderkuhr Wells Fed Duval County Na TA Bun'a Henshaw Ucotiers Hunt Shere Sealth Karas Sau D Patrioly Vickshure Petrolia Campans Bos Parmatherminther

Youth in Love With Girl 5 Years Older

A 19 year old writes of loving a woman five years older who rents a room with him and has several male companions. The adviser urges patience, hard work, and shifting focus to other interests, noting many great men faced early love troubles and that age difference alone is not fatal.

Miss Fairfax Tam George Washington Lincoln Shakespeare Tin Anyonos Joue

Parties Honor Bride Elect Miss Virginia Guinn

A series of social gatherings honors bride elect Miss Virginia Guinn. The David Barkley School faculty hosts a dinner at Tick Tock Tea Room. New Braunfels D. E. club hosts a dinner. Mrs Pat J Morris hosts a buffet. Miss Charlotte Rossy and Mrs Duard Deldree host a tea and shower. additional gatherings Friday and Monday. January birthdays honored by the Wimptinists chapter at Mason Temple.

Virginia Chinn David Barkley School Guinn Miss Guinn Harard Schramm Mille Simon Nita Schramm Miss Rossy Guinnel Masonly Temple Afgitle Flake

The Real Charm of a Girl Beyond Beauty

An early 20th century column argues true appeal comes from charm, manners, and spirit, not cosmetics. It critiques types of tiresome behavior at social events and warns against boasting or mirroring popular poses. It stresses natural, lively behavior over artificial perfection.

Cadets Not Required Letter for Aviation Enlistment

A military draft official stated that a local board letter is unnecessary for aviation cadet enlistment. Col. Edens said many youths worried a board letter was needed. he affirmed that for aviation cadets 18 and 19 no such letter is required, though regular enlistments need a statement of non-employment in key war industries.

Qullt Army Kingie B. Edens Focal Deat Aviation Cares AON Navy

Texas Bar Aids Soldiers In National Defense Effort

Gordon Simpson president of the State Bar of Texas and Tyler attorney Blupson spoke at the San Antonio Bar Association luncheon. They urged bar directors to assist soldiers by preparing wills and other legal documents as Col Adam Richmond noted naval and Third Army support. J Hall of San Antonio was named chairman of the national defense committee.

Texas San Antonio J. ©. Hall Wre Cemrittes State Bar Association

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