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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1942
Page
11
A fragmented period piece outlines makeup and posing advice for women in front of the camera. It warns against heavy cosmetics and over dressing while stressing simple gowns, soft necklines, and natural hair. It notes using a magnifying mirror for lip borders and modest eye makeup, with emphasis on camera flattering looks and avoiding obvious cosmetics or distracting details.
A vintage music ad promotes a size 8 1 2 by 12 inch keyboard chart with a life size image showing the key to play for each note. It claims quick learning, time values, and chords explained in an instructional book titled A Short Guide to Piano Playing, priced 25 cents plus mailing. Orders land in New York with two weeks delivery.
A tense night unfolds as a man suspects his wife of hiding a crime after a woman falls from a wall. The couple quarrels, a muffled scream echoes, and neighbors and inspectors circle the scene. The narrator awaits a decisive interview with Mrs. Castle amid whispers of a possible murder.
Bode H steraln monice manager of Finestone Thre and Teucher company Ot North Alan street leaves Tuesday for training with the United States Navy. He holds one Matrol an petty officer rank. Mrs A T Gerald of Bulverde remains noted.
Ada color to your walls with this panel in wool and cotton blend. Pattern 23 features a 16 by 32 inch hanging with illustrations of stitches and a color chart. Include pattern number, name, and address and mail to the San Antonio Light Needlecraft Department. delivery in about 10 days to two weeks. Want ads Fannin 1234.
Mrs Frank Forrest will entertain with a seated tea Monday afternoon at the Bright Shawl honoring Mrs Robert W Colglaier and Mrs Lee Roy Jeffers. About 20 guests are invited as Mrs Col Glasier arrives from Washington DC to spend time here while Major Colglazier is on foreign duty. Mrs Jeffers will move to Houston in February to join her husband. The Mary Stuart Edwards Music Study Club and others will operate a Defense Stamp and Bond Booth at the Gunter hotel during the week of danger from 4 am to p.m. under federation auspices for Women's clubs. Jane Alterman of the Alterman family was elected treasurer of the Independents, a club at Stephens College.
A reader describes a couple’s drift into routine and isolation, blaming monotony for unhappy marriages. The letter cites a bored spouse, lost privacy, and constant domestic strain as core causes, with advice on maintaining mystery and avoiding jealousy. It notes a musician husband and a wife who resists shared activities, while three children suffer from parental strife.
Mark Owain urges accepting compliments graciously as expressions of admiration. Many freeze or deflect due to fear of appearing conceited. Treat praise as a pleasant gift, thank the giver, and avoid awkward hesitation or sarcasm in reply.
A casual guide presents examples of responding warmly to praise. It argues gracious replies, such as acknowledging others and expressing appreciation, strengthen friendships. The piece uses dialogue between Tom Betty and Bil to illustrate tasteful praise responses.
Mrs Marshall Exkeidge, appointed general chairman of the Texas Mission Home annual silver tea, has called a meeting of lady board members and wives of the men to discuss plans for the event. The meeting is set for Tuesday, October 16, 1681, at the Home to align details for the tea.
Officers for the coming year were Kate Ferguson president, Aian Rutledge vice president, Janet Wilkinson secretary. Sewing and charitable deeds were planned. games were played with prizes won by Mesdames Remnling J Wilkinson Draeger and others. Eight Wank Act buyers advertised at 224L for atwelter.
The Council of Protestant Church Women invites tourists to a tea at St Mark's Church 46 Welcomn writer St. The event lists numerous hosts and hostesses including Miss Else G. Weld and Mrs. G. R. Mant. Assisting at the tea table are several named members. The Tri Delta sorority will meet at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday in the Panhellenic sewing room at 402 Weak Mistletoe with hostesses listed.
Agnes Cotton graduates hosted a luncheon in the dining room of Tankersley. Awarding a toast to the mother, class jingles were read, and the class prophecy was presented. Mrs Mary Koeter taught the group as hostesses. Officers included Lyde Allen president and Bob Tankersley vice president.
Pattern 9793 may be ordered only in mens and womens sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40 42 24 26 38 and 40. Size 16 requires 4 yards 39 inch fatric. To get this pattern send 15 cents plus 1 cent for mailing to the San Antonio Light Pattern Department. An additional 10 cents buys our new spring pattern book ready no. Smart easy to make styles for the entire family. Orders are mailed in New from 10 days to two weeks.
Mrs Harry Clay Lawson announces the marriage of their daughter Julia to Mr Thomas Alder Swan on January 24 1942 in San Antonio Texas The enclosed card reads At home 934 Santa Monica Street
NASATHA S CALHOUN reports Mark Goodrich returns to his hometown for a week, staying at St Anthony before rejoining the U S navy. A burst of gala tribute accompanies his visit as local figures and fans celebrate his naval ties and his earlier service in World War I, while society social notes and distant visits unfold around port areas and coast getaways.
Mr and Mrs Douglnas Quereau hosted a Sunday picnic at their country place along the acente Loop to honor Miss Aghes Bamos upon leaving junior school for Thomas Jeffersatt. Guests enjoyed badminton, horseshoes, kites, and hill adventures, followed by dancing after supper.
A period voice piece urges physical vitality through proper nutrition and iron-rich foods. It extols the role of molasses and iron in anemia prevention, and suggests practical kitchen tips like gingerbread mix in advance to save time. The text ties diet to calm nerves and robust energy for daily activities.
The San Antonio Musical Club hosted a benefit at the Gunter Hotel with guests from Fort Sam Houston and the surrounding area. Performances included new songs by Corinne Tayloe Royall and Frank Doyle, a Pinafore ballet, and several prize contests. Local figures and officers attended, with Miss Dolan performing the Nightingale Song and a tribute to the club president.
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