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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1938

Page

2

Saturday Want Ads Fann in 1231 The San Antonio Light

In a Saturday scene from a serialized piece, Sammy the drummer hatches a plan at a ball, bringing the band back to the stand for a smoke and a show. Harriet sings Stormy Weather, while panic and pride ripple through the ballroom as Bill and McCormick clash over the evening’s fallout. Harriet vanishes amid the crowd, and Harden searches in vain for her as the band loses form and the night ends in disappointment.

Sammy Birt Gell Insvbe & Drink Wes Harriet Tye McCormink Bill Semmr Diff Harden New York Gall King Feas Syn Tne Edythe Wright Urriel Tommy Reckweil Oreele Biff Brown Juan Sammy Stone Jody Bray Mr. Hovel As & Ion

Beauty Hints and a Singer Steal the Spotlight

A literary mash of backstage chatter and quirky beauty tips centers on Harriet Cardale, hailed as a future swing star as she performs to a rapt crowd. A blur of backstage personalities, ads, and fashion tips threads through the scene, culminating in a praise-filled moment and a potential fanfare for Cardale’s rising career.

Sammy Mitt Brown America Harriet Cardale Miss Cardale

Swing Terms and Stage Fear in Club Night Tableau

A fragmented scene shows Emsee the MC guiding an opening act while Edythe Wright fears public scrutiny. Amid mock banter from guests and Jazz era slang, performers stumble under bright lights as nerves mix with backstage chatter and a tense crowd reaction.

Vacation Wear By Prunel Sets Whimsical Sports Outfits

Custom made outfits designed by Virginia Veiland evoke resort and alpine scenes with white wool and silver accents. The collection features a white all white ensemble and a low necked dress with a fitted skirt and hand knit cardigan. The pieces are marketed as originals at mild prices and promise easy care and heirloom appeal.

Prunel Dude Ranch Alps Virginia Veiland LA Wood

Advice to Lovelorn Dear Miss Pairfax

A reader complains about pen and pencil writing in letters and asks for tips to improve. The column replies with humor about ink versus pencil scripts and notes the reader’s frustration with legible handwriting. A second reader asks how to please future in laws with gifts for bridesmaids and the mother of the bride.

Miss Pairfax Jay Hill Dale Ming Huider Zive Adlerai Gohn Smith John Smith Roosevelt Mr. Smith Miles Wairfax Gowen

Paprika delights in corn and cakes across kitchen arts

A period guide extols paprika to enhance corn on the cob with melted butter and a savory paprika sauce, then offers a paprika cake recipe with frosting. It also promotes shoulder exercises for posture and back strength with illustrated steps.

Iit Hutter Rome

Easy to Crochet Pattern 1827 for Filet Squares

Easy to crochet lacy filet squares that form cloths and accessories. Pattern 1827 includes charts, stitch illustrations, materials, and directions. Send 10 cents or stamps to the San Antonio Night Needlecraft department with pattern number and your name and address.

Colt San Antonis Ght Necdecraft Department

Dear Mrs Beegxmen and Mrs Hill Invite Visit

A friendly note proposes a weekend visit for relatives by marriage, inviting them to July 20 and promising a timetable and directions. Also includes a table setting query about napkin placement and appropriate forks for a fish cocktail, with practical serving suggestions.

Sam Hagoret Jack King Seas

Dress Up Style Pattern 763 for Summer Wardrobe

A vintage advertisement promotes Marian Martin pattern book and pattern 9763 for lightweight summer dresses. Notes fabric options like broadcloth and slub cotton, size range, yardage, and price details. Encourages readers to order by mail from The Hal Am Lonio Light Pattern Department.

Patten Marian Martin Marian. Martin Hal Am Lonio

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