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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1941
Page
5
Mildred Kitchen shares multiple methods to prepare and serve baked ham. Techniques include glazing with honey and cloves, pineapple topping, and broiling for a set finish. Directions cover heating times, fat scoring, and garnishes such as tomato slices and parsley for festive presentation.
Coralie Martin is honored at a Saturday luncheon in Aurora. Guests include Miss Coralie Mayan, whose upcoming marriage to A. Oo is noted. Attendees and decorations feature white pottery swans, red and blue gladioli, handmade lace baskets, and names such as Emma Rebel Ellen Pith man Pauline Monts and others. The Beacon Hill Presbyterian church Evening circle plans Tuesday meeting with Misses Mable Nodic Hulda Wilbert hosting and a devotional by Miss Emery Grbyert.
Dr. Boand, returning from Kerrville where he teaches, will preach at 11 a.m. at Benson Hill Church on "Whit Price Freedom" with Erie Harker leading the choir. At 2 p.m. he continues a sermon series on "Great Chapters of the Bible" as part of the Synod of Texas conference activities.
Rev. Samuel K. Terry of Madison Square Presbyterian will lead communion meditation on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. The quarterly Lord's Supper will be celebrated. An evening service on the church lawn features Rev. Tony Wasigeidge speaking on The Well by the Way.
The Rev Albert B P Kublicé will lead a Sunday session titled How to Study the Bible at Travis Park Methodist Church. Evening services will feature Mr Shirkey delivering a sermon on Wasted Opportunities.
In 1939 sales taxes were nearly unknown yet the 1940 census shows revenue from sales taxes reaching over 1.6 billion, about 40 percent of total collections. The figure reflects the substantial shift in state revenue sources as sales taxes expanded nationwide.
The article discusses Bruce Barton as author of The Man Nobody Knows and his portrayal of Jesus. It reflects on Barton's view of Jesus as a figure of love and mercy rather than political power, noting how readers respond to Jesus through personal faith and the moral challenge to follow Him.
Evanston will host a guest preacher from San Antonio for a Sunday service at the First Baptist Church. The visiting minister, Rev Helmonth, is a native San Antonian ordained at the First Baptist Church and connected with family members including Mrs Meredith and Rev Charles Heinysath.
The youth class of Fundamental Haytist chutes will begin a visitation at 3 Sunday to recruit draftees to attend services. The service will be under the direction of Bro. Cinud Bonham.
The Rev Samuel Terry, pastor of Madison Square Presbyterian, will lead a group of young people to the South Trexnel Young People's conference at Bishop State Park on Wednesday. Included are the Rev and Mrs Terry, Alfine Allen Leigh Altes Jane Polk Anne Hugman Edward Xaler Leonard Esler Richard Hogan Thelma Farris and Barbara Peery.
The Hey PB Lancaster will be guest preacher at Sunday morning services at Harlandale Methodist Church. Riv WB Cormeniel conducts a revival at Nixori with the guest pastor leading the event.
Dear Miss Fairfax offers advice column style on love and finance. A middle aged widow with two children contemplates marrying a younger divorced man for a home, fearing age and happiness risks as she weighs income loss when her son goes to camp. The piece also touches on women’s work, literature tastes, and appropriate attire for a formal wedding.
A vintage sewing note describes a bedspread motif by Jaina Wheeler. It details transfer patterns, motifs sized 4 by 4 inches, a color chart, and illustrated silhouettes. Readers are invited to send 10 cents for a pattern packet via The San Antonio Light Needle Workshop.
In a bustling sequence of gatherings at the St Anthony hotel, Mrs. William Hatket and guests hosted a luncheon in the Anacacho room honoring visiting social figures from Oklahoma City and beyond. A listed guest roster includes Miss Alice Evane, Miss Minry Shee Grofford, Miss Dean Kotekerboeker, and many local hosts, with plans for a dinner in the Ansegeho room and extended visits at the air base in Cgesnu.
The article urges women to improve self presentation through grooming and fashion. It argues many women neglect beauty routines despite efficiency and family duties, claiming better looks boost mood and happiness. It promotes a brighter personal aura via styling, color, and attire, framing beauty as a positive, attainable choice.
Mrs George Dany gave a party Tuesday to celebrate her daughter Diane’s fourth birthday at the home of Mrs P L J Henrlessey. A pink and blue decoration scheme framed the event. Mrs Dany plans to move to Mexico City Monday and will be away for 19 days.
Mrs P J Hennessey hosts an all day event at her niece's home at Medina Lake with a barbecue and social games. Leta Mac Harvey presided at the review meeting, with plans for a sixth meet at Pauline Neuner's home and assistance from Leta Mae Peles and Trene Tenderson.
A survey of numerous San Antonio churches lists Sunday worship across Methodist and other denominations, detailing service times, Sunday schools, communion, and special programs at venues including Alamo Helghin, Brooks Memorial, St. Patrick, Calvary, Central, Our Savior, and many more, with pastors and locations noted.
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