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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1939
Page
2
Judith confronts tension on race day as Tex chews over rivals and loyalties. Lee hides concern while Judith seeks clarity about Tex, Lee, and the upcoming event. The crowded grandstands and racing mood heighten pressure as secrets threaten their fragile relationships.
Readable excerpts describe creamy salad dressings as the foundation of a versatile wardrobe of salads and sandwiches. Recipes show ways to use dressing with noodles corned beef and cabbage and various cabbage salads.
Alamo Chapter of OES prepares to initiate new members amid social notices. Names such as Mrs Milo Harris and Mabel, plus Judith, are listed among attendees and event details include visitation day at the home of Mrs. Geo Moculehon and hangar discussions for early plans.
A compact leather bag described in quirky prose featuring a pop up handle on request and a hidden bottom trick pocket. The piece references colors and a sturdy, cool style, naming stylistic notes and designer touches without clear factual details.
Advice column addressing wedding attire and procession details. The reader asks about suitable dress color and style for a second gown, who should give the bride in marriage, the presence and role of attendants and ushers, and whether the ceremony should be at church or home. The guidance suggests pastel tones, white accessories, simple hat, and a simple rose or flower bouquet. notes that a brother can perform the marriage gesture if no father is present, and outlines the typical aisle sequence with one attendant walking with the bride.
A Lovelorn letter asks if a 20 year old man with steady income can marry. The advisor suggests delaying elopement for six to twelve months while parents may soften, and warns runaway marriage can ruin plans. A second letter describes a wife awaiting news after a car accident. guidance urges patience until the husband’s health outcome is known before announcing marriage.
A column on maintaining youthful skin with cosmetics and diet, avoiding heat and worry, and proper skin care. It also answers questions about attire for weddings, noting that daytime weddings favor cutaways and all white for the bride, with contrast in fabrics for guests.
At Randolph Field two daughters are set to wed in August. Miss Jang Paulette Mashburn will marry Treul Robert M. Batterson at 8:30 p.m. in the post chapel with a reception at the Officers’ Club. Miss Sky Phillips will be present as Mashburn’s attendant. A shower for Mashburn is planned for August 1 at Mrs. We Hastey’s home.
Mrs Ellis Bonnet wife of the American consul at Armsterdam and her three children Eliz Jr Virginia and Elo will arrive Sunday for an indefinite stay They will be guests of Mrs W A Bonnet and Mr and Mrs Hamilton Bonnet Blue Bonnet a UT Austin alumnus and consular service veteran has also served in British Honduras and Boranes, Mexico Mrs Dannet has been visiting her father in Hollins Virginia On arrival the party will be suitably entertained
Miss Hildebrand hosted a breakfast at 10 40 AM Saturday in her honor. Mrs Thomas Jarrell assisted by Miss Betty Lugas and hosted about 30 guests including Pauline Stricklaid, Betty Jean Lytle, and Mrs Ralph Cameron and daughters Mary June and Emily Ann. They visit Mr and Mrs K E Hildebrand at their guard home for a week.
The San Antonio Public Library board proposes boosting the traveling library budget from 16 000 to 20 000 for the coming fiscal year to cover a surge in book circulation. Ot Hert Lang leads the board and will ask County Judge G W Anderson to present the request to the Commissioners court as town circulation climbed to over 795 000 last year and 124 000 two years ago.
Jim J. Roberts of 42 Park Avenue reported a prowler attempting a break in Saturday night. The homeowner restrained the intruder at the rear of the residence until police arrived, but the intruder fled before officers reached the scene.
In Boston a chaotic OCR fragment describes a 230 pound, 23-year-old Tommy Kelior winning a competition yesterday. The text is garbled with stray phrases and unclear quotes but notes a Melon Eater and a water event, suggesting a local contest outcome.
Detroit July 15 Catholic Daughters of Arphea held no sex stores at its convention following the selection of four arts offices and the election of directors including Mrs A Le Blanc of San Antonio. The event aired on Station KTHA at 8 p.m. Monday.
Mrs Scott Schreiner plans a day party at her Kerrville home on Monday to honor Mr John Dabney of Hot Springs. Guests include Mrs Dabney and members of the Precott and Tohin families, with local clergy involved in the entertainment.
Mrs Hehtiilon Bonnet and her daughters Betsy and S Eleanor Jere will visit Cameron this Saturday to be guests of her mother Mrs T Handaveny and Guy Anderson. Rosalie Dowdy lone birthday party at her mother Mrs Charles K Dowdy home WO Dwyer avenue at p.m with about 58 guests. Mr and Mrs Sole Rieti were trench guests at the Hotel Canmo dese in New York city.
Martha Hildebrand plans a three week visit beginning July 20 to Pat McGlophlin in Covsteana. Pat’s Averome near Colorado Ings is noted, with Martha joining Mrs Williams Behaes departing July 22 from New York for Europe.
The item catalogues social figures and happenings in a summer community. Mrs. Brandy Frasher and Major Savage hosts welcome guests at Wigwam while Mrs. Benton Davies remains a clan member at Fulton. Local residents such as Rose and Patrick Vigeon draw attention with social activity and biking events.
Social schedule lists Dr and Mrs Cate Goeths tome warming at their home at 4 pm. Dowdlas Corrigan Elizabeth Margin wedding party. Milas Princila Graham at Bark Baw Houston. Maxwell field and Milsu Ins guests. Warden party at Wine Torcher home on Wert Asling Place. Miss Rosita Anderson noted.
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