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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1940
Page
4
A fragmented report warns that travel related infections spread as vacation fever rises. Mentions packing, school opening approaching, and a New Mexico resort area drawing visitors. references individuals named Walter Bergstrom and Gan Antonians in a stray dialogue.
A foster worker's ward Tara works at a Monroe roadside lunchroom. Two college students Tom Hollister and Jamie Hicksaire plot to help her escape after an abusive clash with her guardian. They flee in a trailer, plan to reach Los Angeles, swap cars, and evade police while Tara fears capture and seeks safety. The story follows their tense road to Bowling Green and a risky shelter as they try to outrun pursuers and find freedom.
Table Talks presents meat patties with peanut stuffing and a canned corned beef and cabbage bake. Beef liver loaf with pimiento centers offers another eye catching, economical option. recipes emphasize inexpensive cuts, thorough mixing, and moderate ovens for serving hot.
Edgar Rachs hosts a informal backyard barbecue at the family home Friday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edgar Rach and others in attendance at the pack yard setting and social notices mention travel and shopping ads.
The piece notes Pinafores as the season’s favorite garment, popular from children to mature women. Stores churn out new versions as vacation shoppers hunt for bargains, with designs like sleeved caps and wire skirts aimed at versatility for active summer wear. Prices and stock movements echo broad appeal.
Bride to be asks about attire for mid summer nuptials. Expert counsels a yellow dress with white accessories and a small flower hat or large garden party hat. Suggest corsage hints in yellow to pink hues and lace for mother. Groom should wear dark blue coat and white flannel trousers with a bachelor button boutonniere.
L A club calendar lists Nekodah temple Daughters of Nile gathering at 6 p.m. at the country home of Me and Mrs Mc Decmott on Scenic Loop in Los Angeles.
Beatrice Fairfax counsels a reader torn between a husband who is kind but lacks status and a former fiancé who promises happiness with money and ambition. The response urges patience through the first tough year of marriage and cautions against betraying a spouse while acknowledging the reader’s enduring affection for the first man.
Saturday evening Mrs Eric Weil bacher and Mrs Herter host a Gert h supper party at Arcadia plage honoring Grace AGete Hareis Virginia Lehman Mere Jo Wicks Mary Lydia Sehumerd brides to be Mrs Gretchen Goldschmitt hosts an Staghlonet dance for Miley Dielmann and Roy Muelier Mrs 8 A Darby tea 5 to 7 honoring Betty eird bride elect Miss Margaret DeCamp Hall dinner dance Fort Sam Houston Officers club honoring Mr and Mrs John Beaton Jr East Orange NJ hop at Kellyre Officers club See Light Ads for auto values
A quirky piece urges readers to balance high heels with posture to avoid body strain and crooked knees. It warns against worn footwear and improper eye care, advising cobbler repairs, eye protection, proper gear, and regular eye exams for healthy vision.
The report notes Pilon achieving the highest score on the richety range at Camp Mystic while Toaune Plocus wins a third place in archery. Fannie Heard leads in canoeing at Camp Widdemar. Jean Judkins distinguishes herself as a swimmer with two prizes at the San Antonio Country Club meet. Weather and city heat shimmer set a hazy backdrop to this summer pageant.
Miss Olive Macegura of Grosse Pointe Michigan visits her sister Mrs James Devoe in San Antonio. Mrs Devoe’s sister will stay in Texas through August. The Lace Association of Alamo City meets at Security Hall on Monday and Security Benefit Association holds sessions Tuesday with President Charles Lelpart presiding.
Miss Edith Scott, a popular bride to be, was honored at a sea and crystal shower hosted by Mrs. J. T. Cutter and Mrs. Cutter Jr. at the farmer's home Saturday afternoon. The tables were dressed in lace and crystal, with pink roses, and about 35 guests attended.
A group of girls entering college were honored at a breakfast Saturday morning at the home of Mrs Amos Graves. Tables were set with rose bouquets. Officers of the local gump assisted in serving: Mesdame Charles Harper Merton Minter Henry Rolland and William Halzaptel. Sixty guests attended.
Mrs. Robert Goszell and Mrs. Adele Hargis attended a Saturday morning coffee hosted by Miss Dorothy Buckley. Anne Donnell and Miss Buckley’s guests numbered 25, with spring flowers, tea table bowls of rosebuds water lilies and florals enhancing the home for the reception.
Mrs John T Briscoe hosted a yard supper Friday night honoring Miss Gran Adele Hargis and her fiancé Max Wier Jr. Guests included Dr Myre M A Childers Mr and Min T Wouh Smith Jr Miss Gene Aubrey Hargis and Joe Briscoe. The incarnate Ward College will present a program in the college auditorium Saturday at 7 30. The public is invited. Artists include Barbara Furlong pianist Geraldine Glumberg violinist Marian Lindberg violinist.
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