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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

7

Flying Blind Synopsis of a racing air show tragedy

Judith Aimes frets over her husband Tex a top contestant as before the national air races a fatal crash claims Marvin Stone. Lee Holt with Sonia Winthrop complicates her fears while Dudley arrives with news and hospitality, and Judith endures a tense night awaiting Tex’s return and a troubling party plan.

Judith Sonia Winthrop Lee Tex Ind Marvin Stone Tacken Elsie Iaik Juwth Michael Dudley Airlines Duttons Tatter Este

Ready-to-serve foods aid busy mothers and babies

Table Talks discusses easing feeding for babies as they move from strained foods to coarser fare. It suggests six daily menus, three for baby and three for family, and notes commercial ready-to-serve options with vitamins, minerals, and simple recipes like creamed vegetables and lamb liver blends.

Mildred Kitchen Moller Tn Witsiwer Nome

Beach Etiquette Rules From a Friendly Modest Guide

A historical notice describes beach conduct emphasizing courtesy for visitors and families. It stresses tidy behavior, disposal of trash, no littering or smoking, and supervising children. The piece urges parents and guardians to model proper manners for a safe, respectful seaside environment.

Fragmented OCR wanderings from a dated World War era page

The jumble lists places and names with numbers and odd spellings, resembling a historical OCR dump. It mentions Yorktown Gettysburg and various alphanumeric codes, with stray phrases about food and domestic terms, all lacking clear context or actions.

Awaiting the Sandman By Prunel Dressing or undressing baby

A vintage sewing pattern article describes three infant garments designed for easy undressing and dressing. It features a buttonless cotton vest, a convertible sleeping jacket with drawstring sleeves, and a lullaby suit with reinforced seams and plasticized panties. Colors suggested include pink or blue while noting simple neck and arm treatment for quick changes.

Pope Am Hing F Joe

Eye Care Myths and Tips From a Beauty Guide

The piece promotes beauty hints about eye care and glasses, advising exercises, avoiding late night mystery stories, and topical routines. It suggests choosing stylish lenses, warns that strain harms vision, and mentions lens care and options like frameless or white gold frames. It references experiments with warm and cold water and a beauty routine involving an ice bath.

Aay Erikles Wren

Lovelorn Advice From Daily Banner Reader

A reader asks about divorce to escape a drunken husband and dropped jobs. The response recommends seeking help from a social services counselor and outlines practical steps for child care and coping with marital stress. The column offers cautious guidance on separation and improving home stability.

Miss Dugosh Weds R C McNees at Reetory

Miss Mathilda Catherine Dugosh wed Rufus G. McNees at St Ann's rectory with Father Hoyle performing the ring ceremony. Attendant Balbina Du Besh wore, and the couple's informal breakfast followed at Artists Inn before a short honeymoon in Corpus Christi. They will reside at 217 South Galaveras Street.

Mathilda Catherine Dugosh Annie Dugosh Rufus G. McNees R. A. McNees Monterrey Mexico St. Ann's Reetory Father Hoyle Balbina du Besh

True Tales From The Texas Coast And A Wayward Child

A Texas coast boatman recalls a near mishap with a missing propeller near Gopuno bay. A mother tells of a five year old girl who swore constantly, prompting the family to threaten departure to curb the habit. An odd automative warning from Monsieur Ghamwray ends with a weather note for downtown car owners.

Martha Calhoun Texas Gopuno Bay Ghamwray

Social Calendar for Los Angeles Abridged

Social events listed for Thursday and Friday in Los Angeles include engagements, teas, showers, and parties. Highlights feature Miss Cyrothy Louise Dennis and Oakley Spencer Yantts at a ceremony in a Central Christian church, and multiple prewedding gatherings for brides to be Miss Mary Louise Prine, Miss Jane Paulette Mashburn, Miss Priscilla Cheo ham, Miss Annie Parrish, and Miss Betty Lucas, with hosts Mrs Terry Hart, Mrs Frank Cunningham, and Mrs Joe Ansley among others.

Cyrothy Louise Dennis Oakley Spencer Yantts Ape Win Chistian Church Terry Hart Topo Mat Virs Frank Cunningham Mary Louise Prine B. A. Bridget Randolph Field Jane Paulette Mashburn Joe Ansley H. B. Zachry Laredo Ann Bishop Priscilla Cheoham Marie Hapr la Ponda Annie Parrish Montgomery Ali Bernice Phelps Betty Lucas George Lyles Daugster Mary Jane

Sarah Louise Adams Heads to Mexico for Two Week Visit

Miss Sarah Louise Adare leaves Wednesday for a two week visit with Miss Jean Sanford in Mazatlan, Mexico. Burntt Louie hosted a reception at La Fonda on Wednesday for Miss Charlotte Shepherd of Hanover, Pa., visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Tort. Covers were laid for several young ladies including Miss Dane Pradal and others.

Sarah Louise Adare Jean Sanford Muaquiz Mexico Burntt Louie Inckean la Fonda Charlotte Shepherd Hanover Mr. and Mus Newton Missra Dane Pradal Drequeliie Cevtas Fiorlle, Stross Lucy Ren Martha

Two Weddings in L A As Cupid Strikes San Antonio

The city reports two spring weddings in July. Pauline Duft married Dr. Belvin Pritchett at Laurel Heights Methodist Church with brief reception at the St Anthony hotel. After a California honeymoon, the couple will reside at 126 Stanford Drive. Mildred Sandeva wed Duck Sheel on July 8 in San Antonio, with Mr and Mrs Specht honeymooning in El Paso before settling back in San Antonio.

Cupid San Antonio Pauline Duft William A. Duft Belvin Pritchett J. Pritchett San Marcos Laurel Heights Methodist Robert FE. Goodrich Rich Ard Pullén John. L. Pritchett P. W. Stowe Mildred Sandeva Duck Sheel Iine Specht Fl Paso Will Aseke Vor Mildred Harms Mim. Charins Harman McComb Edeward Drennon Jr Edward Drennon McCamb Finses

Vlore Parties for S A Bride to Be Slated

A series of social events honor Miss Margaret Finte in Vlore with breakfast at 6 am Thursday in the Catholic Women’s association building by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Ruth Peterson hosts a tea from 4 to 6 pm Wednesday at her Castillo Street home. Semper Fidelis club holds a dinner at 7:30 pm Wednesday. Grace Lee Howerton plans a 4:50 pm Friday tea at her West Woodlawn home. Zelime and Lucy Gold Lyda host a Friday evening gathering, and Beverly Osborne hosts a luncheon on Saturday in Old South area.

Margaret Finte Witdestone U. m Catholic Women’s Association Ancient Order of Sibernians Ruth Peterson Castillo Street Pinto Semper Fidelis Club Fiata Grace Lee Howerton Miss Finto West Woodlawn Avenue Zelime Lucy Gold Lyda Willl Beverly Osborne Old South Rae

Betty Lucasly Honored at Luncheon Bridal Shower

Miss Betsy Lucasly is celebrated at a Thursday luncheon hosted at a former residence by Miss Lydia Bryant and Miss Virfinia Stephins. A full white bridal motif decorates the table as guests, including Miss Dickste McConnell, prepare for Selly Lucas’s upcoming wedding. A china shower is planned with noted volunteers. many local guests are listed amid a round of social notices and travel mentions to California and Camp Arrowhead events.

Betty Dickste McConnell Wi. Busby Jeny Busby Jessie Wesley Prances Dillon Nancy Pfaendler Margaret Tucker Claudia Beth Dake Hall Bar Francisco Gatalina California

Jean Champion Voted In Visit To Havana

Jean Champion sails from New Orleans for a Havana visit with Jeru ele Col and Mrs Ross E Rowell in Havana Naval attache Colonel Mrowell. She enjoys the islands and hopes to live there. plans to return September 1 to enter the University of Texas after junior, senior years at Mills College in California.

Itavana Cuba Jean Champion Ely Migher Dean New Omeans Muy Jer Uele Anol Col Ross E. Rowell Havana Mrowell Jean Nod Islands University of Texas MIV4 College Califortie

Club Calendar for S A Club Calendar

Thursday evening The Woman's auxiliary at the Luther temple 126 North Street South San Antonio chapter meets in the chapter room The Pioneer Lanier in the Plaza hotel ballroom Friday Louise Tr l Ewingent Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 2 30 pm nb the Security Benefit association hall 132 East Crooketh arrest.

Wwomat's Auxiliary T.B Luthor Temple North Street South San Antonio Floneer Lanier Ohich Plaza Hotel Louise Tr l Ewingent Association Hall East Crooketh

Vermilye Booton Joins Army Parents in San Antonio

An article notes Miss Vermilye Booton arrives in San Antonio to join her parents stationed at the Arsenal. It mentions prior travels from Washington to Connecticut and New York, with additional social events and weddings in the period.

Vermilye Booton Arsenal Mary Vermilye Booton Haz Asb San Antonio Liewt Gol John Griffeth Booton San Antonio Arsenal Booton Iter Washington Litchfield

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Vera Brown Elsi Sonia Winitropt Mr. Dudley Jed Sonia Ue Tysy Nin el- Fin Dudley Mrs. Stone Callie Marvin Sonia Judit Sary Senta Winthrop Jaedith Dudye Judith Aimes Elsig Lydia Dutter Agane Tex Almes Baby Berlin Dabrics Arcid By Surs, Cornelius Beeckman Mike Objecsions Howe Nic Matenal Kane Ferm Tyiohena AnUetan Morrvists Aral Ladysmith Hoswarth Field Gettysburg Wateroo Alma Sandman LA Wood Beauty Reatnice Fairfax Hing Braken Natin Rave Ecara Miss Dugosh R.c.mcnees Reetory Pilon Ima L.A Sarah Louise Adams Dan Cupid Vlore S.A William A. Lemke Exiser O'Quinn Peter Prossen O'Quinn Marjorie Kelley Auguahse Harold Owen Jare Dd Jr Ablava Los Angeles Log Beach Phi Mau Inn Carl Stephan Hermes Marjorie Bowen Sti Vania Roulette fMaw Margie Mag Misa Mary Rath Riedel Charline Yeager Plorence Sears Sulton, Inc New Yakian Dt St Ae Emia
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