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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1950
Page
2
A reflective column recalls chilly mornings and the stubborn bite of winter. The author notes cold doors, drafty kitchens, stiff steering, and better bulbs as age shifts daily life. A tangential anecdote mentions a Witte Memorial museum sculpture altered for modesty, and a club hatrest trend with pasted hatband stubs.
A compact listing of dance events across Herman’s Ball Austin Highway Weslttn area for late January and early February. Highlights include Smiley Whitley and Adolph Hofner performances, Al Huegele Orchestra, Texas Playhouse acts, Knights of Columbus Hall events, and multiple publicized dances at Herman Sons Hall Oak Grove and Dewes’s place.
President Truman refuses to comment on Alger Hiss perjury conviction prompting Republican demand for a new congressional inquiry. Rep. Velde says congress should pursue the espionage case, while Truman deflects with no comment and officials reiterate no stance on Hiss.
Police halted a midnight raid on a house in Richter street block 20, detaining a youth for questioning. Gunfire was reported as a group fired at Raymond Gonzales’s residence, then fled in a car. The car abandoned in Grenet street 100 block. occupants fled into brush. Police fired eight shots during the pursuit. all but one escaped.
Stanley AFB is reported as the scene where a man fired a pistol in a tavern on St Hedwig road scattering patrons. He told officers he shot at his alleged gay friend Norethy Lewis, 18, of 1803 Iowa street, and faced an assault charge after the Saturday incident.
An old style pattern ad describes the shutter neckline dress pattern 9990 with sizes 12 14 16 18 20 and fabric yardage details. It invites readers to send 25 cents to Marlin Martin in San Antonio Texas for the pattern and to include name address size and style number, plus 45 cents for a Marian Marin pattern book featuring fashion items for the family.
Psychologist Ger ald R. Pastal notes in the American Journal of Psychology that relaxed subjects recalled meaningless syllables better, while observers discuss happiness being linked to inner states. A wealthier person may feel unhappiness despite riches, suggesting money alone does not guarantee self worth or pleasure.
The passage argues ambition splits into realism and daydreams. Realists see routine work as essential steps toward goals while dreamers see effort as beneath them. It stresses that hard work and worry are tools, not obstacles, and questions who truly works effectively.
Guide on soothing baby to sleep without overreliance on bottles or habits. Advises gradual weaning from bottle at bedtime, substituting cups and blankets, and using small reassuring objects. Encourages avoiding reinforced self soothing to prevent long term dependence and baldness from hair pulling.
Ward C Corneilus, a divorced Baptist preacher who admitted fleeing with his teenage daughter, was convicted of murder in the slaying of Rev. J P Lane. The verdict carries a maximum penalty of 20 years.
The Chrysler strike broadens its impact across the auto industry with more than 114000 workers affected, including 35000 CIO United Auto Workers strikers who left Chrysler plants to press pension and wage demands. Also mentions pirate Jean Lafitte and a feature on treasure in a weekly magazine.
A brief weather snippet notes humid conditions across Balurpay with expectations of continued high humidity. Data suggests elevated dew points and stable warm temperatures, with possible afternoon highs shaping the day.
Harry Schuster aged 26 from Marion was treated at Baptist Memorial hospital for serious head injuries after a collision on Highway 50 about 15 miles east of San Antonio. Deputies said his tractor pulling a trailer was hit from behind by an auto driven by Donald W. Payne, 29, of Seattle.
The state highway commission authorized a $9000 drainage project on Austin Kay in Alamo Heights. City engineer Robert W. Stiles said the work will strengthen and improve the drainage along the highway center line, with the report published Saturday.
A Los Angeles survey of 1000 businessmen by Woodbury College finds that glamour rates far below job efficiency. The boss prefers neatness accuracy dependability conservative dress and a ready smile with a good sense of humor from his secretary.
This ad promotes Laura Wheeler’s improved needlework pattern 942 with simple outwork like buttonhole stitch for towels and linens. It offers charts photos and concise directions, priced at 20 cents, plus 15 cents for Laura Wheeler Needlecraft book. Send to San Antonio Light Needlecraft Dept Texas with name address and zone.
In the Colonial room at the Menger hotel, Mrs. George Went wore a gray suit with a matching gray feathered hat. Mrs. David Jacobson wore a black hat with a peacock feathered suit, and Mrs. Leon Dannts chose a bright green wool frock with a small brown hat adorned with pheasant feathers. Dublin Sames wore a pearl brown straw hat, Ed Leighton in black with pink flowers veiling, Gus Mauermann in off white with veiling, Eugene Williams in navy with red accents, and Fred Roy in navy with a straw topper.
Miss Mary Martha Houston a 1949 Black and White ball honoree, was feted by the Council of Pan American relations at a reception hosted by Dr and Mrs Allen Ritch. San Antonio women preparing a Good Neighbor trip to South America on Feb 1 were guests, including Udo Haarmann Preston Dial William Harold Winn and others plus Judith Givens Jo Nell Amberson and Mary Tom Blue. Guests enjoyed spring flowers, a reaching tavera, and Gilbert Ware with Miss Lucy Banks performing international songs. About two hundred guests attended.
Miss Jean BeHce honored as bride to be at a La Fonds luncheon with 30 guests including Mes James Mellon Arnett Joseph Conner W L Bagger Paul A Renton and more Mrs J V Lee Frank Brown and M R Smith hosted a Friday china shower. yellow daffodils red garnet ball and blue cornflower centerpieces lit by yellow candles. National Association of Letter Carriers officers installed at VFW home Lola Sargent new president with Valita Walters retiring. Plans for February meeting at president's home.
Miss Janell Crain and Harry E Cole were complimented at a Cavalier room dinner in the Menger hotel after their wedding rehearsal. About 32 guests attended the event with a wedding ring motif centerpiece. The Christ Episcopal church women’s auxiliary plans a Sunday reception at the parish hall in honor of Rev. Samuel Orr Capers, rector for 20 years, with Mrs. Thomas H. Sharp and E. H. Keator hosting. Aides include wives of Episcopal clergy in San Antonio.
Monthly style forecast blends playful guidance with health, social, and family themes. It mentions rest, recreation, faith, and personal growth, urging balance, church duties, and mindful activity while noting mood shifts and needs across April and May.
Col Seeley and his wife will be honored at Brooke Army Medical Center Officers Club with a dinner Saturday night. Col Seeley, former Brooke Army Medical Center chief of surgery, now heads surgery at Walter Reed Hospital. The event follows a cocktail supper hosted by Mrs Asa Beach at the San Antonio Country Club.
Mrs J August and daughter Mrs Jack Jessel have arrived from New York and stay at the St. Anthony hotel. Mrs Jessel will return after two weeks while her mother, a former Sarr Antonian, remains for the winter. Gen Jamison recently retired and will live here with Mrs Jamison. A farewell cocktail party for Gen Jamison and Mrs Jamison is planned at Brooks APB Officers club on Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Kuyt Momer and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Yochem hosted a regay evening dinner in Oak Hills Country honoring Miss Merry Bliss Keene and Lt. Albert F. Burnett after their wedding rehearsal. White and pink flowers decorated the table with pink tapers for 21 guests.
Evening society notices list Misses Marjoyle Buchel and Rose Terry as debutantes at St Anthony hotel. Dinner dances honor Mr and Mrs William Kane at Club Sevenoake and Mr and Mrs John T Keene host a reception after Mercy Bliss Keane wed at Christ Episcopal Church. Other marriages set for St. Sherp 2 Burnett and Jani Crain to Harry Edward Cole at Woodlawn Methodist Tapestry room. Charles Piland and Bubie Davies host dinner for Lois Jean Egger and fiancé Thomas Rentor.
Washington January 28 1950 Tom Miller former mayor of Austin has been reappointed director of finance for the Democratic national committee in Texas announced by National Chairman William Boyle The report lists other obituaries and memorials for local residents with scattered details of survivors and funeral arrangements in Houston and nearby areas.
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