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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1939

Page

5

Knight Errant Swept From Track By Stewards Ruling

In a dramatic scene at the racing meet a judge ruled Knight Errant off the track for the remainder of the meeting after a running dispute. The stewards ordered the horse excluded from the balance of the race, provoking protests from Slim Gist and attention from the waiting press. Tensions mount as questions linger about Coronado’s temper and the big forthcoming race.

Knight Tov Knight Exrant Silm Faicn Stim Knright Heather Mills Errant Sint Commado Ron Coronado Antleigh Dimples Draper Glin Draper Seb Snapper Disquist Jah Enkoper Delientessen Whipper

Knight Errant to Face Santa Anita Challenge

A dramatic scene unfolds as Edith Ashleigh urges fair play and urges Slim to back Knight Errant in the Santa Anita Handicap. The plan hinges on how the rival Draper performs, with tension mounting over gate time and the sentiment of sport. Edith appeals to the judge while Slim prepares for the big race, hoping for a decisive moment on the track.

Slim Edith Sim Gomaiche Knight Wes Ashleigh Santa Anita Slim Ehanned Ediy California Huntington Drive Knight Erant Santa Heather Stim Wile Santa Avila Knight Frean Knight Errant Shim Elliott Draper Sneney Jim Snapper Oath Draper Kobe AL Two Draper Reacher Elin

Fragmentary note on sweater sale and resort dining trends

A fragmented text discusses sweater sales, Celanese fabric, and sweaters at northern resorts. It mentions after ski dining trends and substitutions, but details are unclear and pieces are incomplete.

Advice to Lovelorn Ovar Miss Fairley

A letter from a shadowed mother describes a husband addicted to drink and gambling who abandons work and abuses his family. She pleads for legal aid and government help to support four children while she longs to work. The writer urges social services to intervene and cites hardship from destitution and welfare cuts.

Miss Fairley Huband Ame Criti Hsve Steek Felker Cope

Farmlands Terraced and Beautification Efforts Noted

Terraced farms in Lubbock County totaling 4133 acres were surveyed in 1982 with 32 contoured to 9710 acres. extension workers valued the work at over 28000 dollars. Additional farm soil improvement reached 34 farms. The piece also discusses beauty and youth routines, shoe fit advice, and domestic life observations with a chaotic mix of hobbyist tips and sensational filler.

Lubbock County Rence

Table Talks by Mildeed Kitchen Hosts Elegant Tea Party

The article describes Mildeed Kitchen’s famed tearoom fashion for elegant, lower calorie entertaining with canapes made from raw fruits and vegetables rolled in hearth breads. It covers fat elimination, tea preparation, and arranging a refined afternoon tea table with precise serving etiquette and decorative touches.

Mildeed New York Teritér

Proper Signature Forms for Married Women in Letters

A guidance piece explains correct formal signatures for married and widowed women in business letters. It states that a married woman should sign as Mrs. John Smith, using her husband’s surname, with the maiden name shown as needed for clarity. The formal name includes the maiden first name, the maiden surname, and the husband’s surname, to be used on envelopes as appropriate.

John Smith Grace Smith Mary Tohn Smith Mary Thomson Roberts George Roberts Namy Grace Brown Mrs. Robinson Curtin Kink Pres

Collector Mrs Wagoner’s World Pitcher Gallery At Fortnight

Mrs J B Wagoner amasses an international glass and pottery pitcher collection. Highlights include two made for the ex prince of Wales fox hunt, rare dolphin glass pieces gifted by Lewis Tiffany, a Spanish wire pitcher, and a Carlotta de Juz trophy from Mexico. She also preserves Dresden pieces and a unique sandwhich glass gilt pitcher, with broader notes on display at Tutte theater.

Martha Calhoun J. B. Wagover Prince of Wales Fox Hunt Roy Wagoner Pete Lewis Tiffany Carlotta Jur Mexico Carlotta de Juz Croswell Han Tutte Theater

Social Calendar for S A City Delights Readers

Monday evening hosts a pattering party at the Duane of Mr Brum on West Magnolia Avenue honoring Miss Martha Hil and her fiancé Raymond Armstrong. Tuesday features luncheons at several homes for debutantes and honored guests, plus 1255 Battle of Flowers association first meeting in the Municipal auditorium West Room.

W. H. Eomerton Boston Battle of Flowers Association Municipal Auditenn Bmrt Corrine Worden Maelteon J. F. Fincher Houston Edgar Witt Waco Musica Cua Maurice Marechal San Petro Playhouse David Prancis Gree Herror San Antonio Ouulor League

Committees Named For Dance Arrangements At Gala

Committees to arrange the forthcoming dance have been named with Mrs C B Martin Jr as chairwoman of the ticket committee. Members include Mesdames James Flannery J W Francis William Spice Ted Thomas Jack Foster and Misses Elizabeth Lave Mary Shaw Bereldy Carruthers Mary Dalton Custine Rockafeliow. The telephone committee is chaired by Mrs Starkey Duncan and includes Mesdames David Lybl J T Swean Rume Everett Richard Coryell Nolan Sims and Misses Elizabath Lave Mary Shaw Bereldy Carruthers Mary Dalton Custine Rockafeliow.

C. B. Martin Jr cHaltinai Ittee Forie James Jain Flannery J. W. Francis William Spice Ted ‘Thomas Jack Foster Mises Mary Ian Weyman Helene Randolpy Virginis Dial Starkey Duncan David Lybl J. T. Swean Rume Everett Richard Coryell Nolan Sims Elizabath Lave Mary Shaw Bereldy Carruthers Mary Dalton Custine Rockafeliow

BC Formula Promises Fast Relief For Headaches

An old ad claims quick-setting prescription ingredients form a head ache remedy labeled BC formula. It touts rapid relief from neuralgia muscular pains and simple nervousness without opium or derivatives. Small 10¢ and 25¢ sizes offered.

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