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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1939

Page

5

Flying Blind Part in Air Race Drama and Crash

Judith Armes frets as Tex, a race contender, stirs rivalries just before a major air race. Lee notes Tex’s uneasy behavior and a late night date rumor involving Sonia Winthrop. Marvin Stone crashes during the event prompting Judith and Elsie Stone to rush to the hospital as Tex’s employer Michael Dudley coordinates care.

Judith Armes Tex Blu Elsie Stone Marvin Aggravete Judith Holt Lee Sonia Winthrop Arlatris Santa Sotiny Kit Dylan Dyton Marvin Stone Elsie Michael Dudley General Airlines

Night of peril in a taxi clubbed with silent fear

Judith and Elsie cling to hope as a dangerous rescue rush unfolds after a police pursuit that ends at a hotel. A frantic drive, whispered plans, and news of a presumed victory push the girls toward a final, uncertain confrontation with their missing ally.

Elsir Judith Elsie Tex Nisteo Barry Mary Elie Quicter Judithy

Mr and Mrs Reden Journey to Paints East

Mr and Mrs Reden undertake a trip to the East visiting New York and Philadelphia and Washington D C. They plan a weeks stay and likely duties as part of the journey.

Mrs. Reden Paints East Claence New York Howe Alo Canada Palisdelphias Auedie Washington, D.c

Fruit Pie Techniques and Recipe Highlights

This piece outlines pie baking tips to prevent soggy bottoms, stressing high, steady oven heat and cooling on a cake rack. It provides tested fruit pie recipes for blackberry, cherry, strawberry, and others with thickening agents, lattice tops, and glaze options, plus notes on margarine, salt, and pastry sealing.

Mary Bsi

Advice on love woes and single mothers in 1938 letters

A reader asks Miss Fair about a man who chose another, wondering if childless or single women are treated better. Responses discuss heartbreak, self interest, and the idea that caring partners reveal themselves, with reflections on friends, family, and social expectations in a dated column style.

Fashion Tape And Waistline Tricks For Fall Styles

The note suggests tightening the waist with fashion tape and hints that fall trends demand a slimmer silhouette. It warns against bulky belts and bare midriff gowns, advising narrow belts and multiple color options to pair with black outfits.

LA WOOD Fashion Commentary on Belt and Fabric Trimmings

A garbled pastiche describes clothing details in navy and brown sportswear. Mentions patent-stripped cording, Maltise class checks, gingham, bright red Cord, two inch cape belt buckle, and advice against buying belts. Mentions full-length mirror to judge width effect.

Watch your manners on vacation and curb loud speech

The piece argues that loud, shouted speech at resorts spoils holiday mood and frustrates decorum. It urges travelers to converse politely, avoid overused slang, and use calm, thoughtful remarks to attract discerning people while promoting gracious behavior. It mentions a new feature in the Mail Order Column for information.

Willy Backer Preasion Ds

Beauty tips for rouge and lipstick in old shop guidance

The text describes selecting rouge and lipstick at beauty shops, advising on placement to evoke a natural glow. It warns against heavy blobs, suggests high placement for eye radiance, and notes era style expectations of a sweet romantic look over sophistication.

Couple Will Leave for Visit to New Orleans

Mrs. Ralph Howard and her sister Miss Agnes Conroy will depart Wednesday for a week in New Orleans. Miss Conroy recently arrived from Houston to await Mrs. Howard. Their mother Mrs. T. E Conroy left in June for Mitchellfield New York to visit her daughter Mrs. R. Gibson and will return in August stopping in Tuscaloosa Alabama to see her son Edward. Miss Julia Conroy and Miss Catherine Davis will accompany Mrs. Howard and Miss Agnes Conroy to New Orleans.

Ralph Howard Agnes Conroy New Orleans Conroy Houston Wlalt Howard T. E Conroy Mitchellfield New York R. Gibson Tustaloosa Alp Edward Julia Conroy Catherine Davis Howat

Social Calendar for S A Social Calendar

Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Rursall Bill host a garden party at Beir home starting at 8 pm honoring Miss Anne Evans bride to be. Wednesday breakfast at the Kelly Field Officers club honors Miss Leticia Hardwick and group of Delta sorority members with notes of college plans.

Rursall Bill Gama Beir Frank, Newton Jr Benkendorfer Maidie Benkendorfer LaFonde Honoer Anne Evans Isaiah Davies Kelly Field Officers’ Club A. Lee Brown Mary Jo Brown Kelly GC Shaughan Tes Leticaa Hardwick Iti Delta Sorority Edfee Ned Welle Mutering College Unis Fall

Ballinger Couple Guests of Ballinger Hostess Mother

Ballinger couple Mr and Mrs Honan Glesecke Jr visit Ballinger where they are guests of Mrs Glesecke's mother Mrs Robert Harding. The note records a social call and kinship links within Ballinger community.

Ballinger Honan Glesecke Jr

Mrs David Combs Back at Marathon Ranch Home

Mrs David Combs was returned to her ranch home near Marathon after spending the weekend in San Antonio. Also mentioned are Miss Eleanor Keiser and Mrs P B Chambers with daughter Catherine Chambers, plus Miss Marie Apiou and Miss Minolois Burger who motor to Del Rio for the weekend.

Judith Elsie Iudithy Mrs. Stole Davi¢ Combs Marathon San Antonio Eleanor Keiser P. B. Ghambers Catherine Chambers Marie Apiou Misa Minolois Burger del Rio James Wate Wid Thane Vis

Surprise Party for Miss Jean Johnson Held at Home

Friends gathered Monday night at 408 West Elamere for a surprise party for Miss Jean Johnson. A piano supper followed by garden dancing featured a long guest list including Betsy Morris Spencer Baten Jeantile Presley Webb Carns and many others as the celebration noted a fifth birthday for Heron Smith's son with Laverne Adams Thomas Adams Opal Toby Lee Dudnstadt and Blanche Lee Smith among attendees.

Miss Jean Johnson Jean Johnson West Elamere Pionte Betsy Morris Spencer Baten Jeanttle Presley Webb Carns Ann Welsch Rob Culgery An- Rico Davisi Zipl Snowden Marale Thatie Bon Roth Jean Gantlard Jack Stackpile Helen White Russell Berch Donald Heron Smith Heron B. Smith Laverne Landle Adams Thomas Adams Opal Toby Lee Heron Dudnrstadt Blanche Lee Smith Heron D. Silt Jr Louree Sith Blanche Smith

Miss Mary Beasley Returns Home From Amarillo Visit

Miss Mary Beasley arrived home with her father Janes Beasley after a two week stay as the guest of Miss Ruth Tarly in Amarillo. A celebratory reception with fanfare and dinner followed their return, marking a festive family gathering.

Misa Mary Beasley Amarillo Ruth Tarly Janes Beasley Mary

Jargraves Plan Visit of Several Weeks on Coast

Mr and Mrs James Hargraave depart next week with their daughter Nancy for a several week stay along the Corpus Christi coast. Mrs Margrave and Nancy will later visit relatives in Abana Georgia while Mr and Mrs Haygrave plan their future home in Houston.

Jargraves James Hargraave Nancy Corpus Christi Margrave Abana Haygrave Houston

Dulling Couple Return From Colorado Trip

Mr and Mrs M H Dulling return from a Colorado and New Mexico tour spent celebrating their wedding trip. The couple wed on July 3 with Mrs Dulling formerly Clive Oll great of this city.

M.H. Dulling Colorado Mr. M. Herff Dulling New Mexico

Mrs Phil Walker of Laling Is Guest

Mrs Phil Walker of Laling visits as guest of her mother Mrs Merman Ciesnoke for a week. Mrs Walker was accompanied to San Antonio by her charming nephews Rauphtec, Paley.

Phil Walker of Laling Mra Phil Walker Lalig Kmgst Merman Ciesnoke Weller San Altonio Rauphtec Paley

Wedding Fiasco At First Baptist Chapel In Heat

Monsieur in a tense scene outside the First Baptist church tries to force entry with a wedding invitation as a mob gathers in the heat. The bride Mrs Cordgan and groom Mr Corrigan emerge amid photographers while rice rains down. He flees, tearing his invitation, haunted by the demure bride and a gentleman who crossed the Atlantic without permission.

Douglas Corrigan Elizabeth Margin Wist Baptist Church Mr. Corrigan Fortes Martila Monsieur Chimbrug First Baptist Nero Monsieur Mia Cordgan Chey

Club Calendar For S A Club Calendar Tansday eyeing

S A club calendar lists multiple meetings and events across churches and organizations. Details include times such as 7 p m and 10:30 a m, venues like St Marys church and Travis Park Methodist, and group names including Security Benefit association and Woman's associations. The fragmented text references specific members and hosts, with venues on South Fonda and Madison Square Presbyterian Church among others. The notes appear as a schedule of weekly gatherings and special services.

Tansday Jana Heary Tilia Clive

There Are Two Ways to Get at Constipation

An ad prompting two methods to relieve constipation. It touts regular use of Bran products from Kellogg’s with Nut nourishment and “bulk” in two diets. Encourages daily intake with milk or water and baked goods, claiming ease with whole grain bran. Sold nationwide by grocers.

Weltogg

Miss Hennessy to Honor Miss Finte With Tea

Miss Hennessy plans a tea event honoring Miss Margate Finte with attendants and a brief ceremony. Details are partially obscured in the text but indicate a social gathering around late July hosted by Mrs Hennessy and guests from Unity City.

Miss Hennessy Miss Finte Misa Josephine Hennessy Duesday Margate Finte Carl Rattinmayer Malins Waa Misa Bertilee Sale Bear Unity Elty

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