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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1939
Page
2
Judith Almes and Hugh wrestle with love and fear as a Oklahoma trip spirals into a quest for funds after Elsie’s illness. Dudley’s aid unlocks cash while Tex’s whereabouts loom, and Judith faces social pressure from friends in a hotel interlude with Sonny Winthrop and others.
A family letter discusses wedding attire and roles for a bride, attendants, and mother. It details bridal gown style, dresses for the sister and mother, hats, veils, and post wedding attire for a dinner party, with suggestions on appropriate formal wear and procession.
The notice outlines a fashion workshop featuring rayon jersey fabrics in solid shades and stripes. It describes a lacey cardigan and matching shorts as outfit options, with suggested tops and blouses to pair for country weekend wear.
A letter from a bemused correspondent laments being single while friends marry, seeking guidance on securing companionship. She notes peer marriages, social pressures, and the lure of joining a family life with a good position. The writer asks for practical steps to meet suitable partners without alienating friends.
Mildred Hr JBN shares guidance on fine and coarse corn cereal crumbs for casseroles and meats. The piece provides methods to make crumbs from flaked corn cereal and includes a tested ham loaf recipe and baked fish with crumb coating. It also covers potato crumb snacks and paprika seasoned potato rolls for baking.
The article offers beauty tips focusing on complexion care and soap use, advising changes in soap to improve skin shine and a cold rinse after washing. It also suggests dietary changes to oily skin, such as reducing fats and pastries, and notes social advice about marriage and enjoyment.
East and West travelers from Los Angeles embark on two week trips to the East and the South. Arthur and family and others plan several weeks abroad visiting relatives, attending schools, and vacationing in Georgia, New York, Michigan, and Illinois before returning home.
A quirky column previews local personalities and quirky lore near Highway 86. It mentions Mrs. TR Middleprook and her daughter Simona Rubsamety, famed Minster fans, and the Wray family. The piece riffs on cultural stereotypes and a quirky mix of names, arts, and social chatter.
A kitchen shower was held Saturday for Miss Mary Louise Price, bride to be of AU IA The event featured a tree centerpiece and lilac blossoms. Guests presented a cork-covered recipe nook and miniature cookbook replicas as keepsakes, with Helen Bate Wile delivering a guest card.
A New York social week features Los Angeles guests at the Plaza Hotel. Miss Mary Taliaferro attends a diplomat’s party as Mary and others visit the World’s Fair. Fernond shows and bridal events are noted with 15 guests in attendance and decorations by Mrs. R. Vroo-TAN.
Mrs. Jay E. Adana hosted a resort style gathering at her New Conan ranch in Medina County to honor her guest Miss Birkley mma G5 evel of ulia Oke. The event list includes several local attendees and indicates multiple informal parties planned for next week.
San Antonians travel to Grand Lake Colorado for a lodge retreat hosted by Mrs Crate Adams and family. Attendees include Mrs WH Chanders and Musway B Adams with a group of friends, games conducted by Mrs Mack and Mr D A Cates, and prizes awarded to Ie W Hasttog and others. A charity tea and dance with the International Brotherhood of Relief Workers sets the social tone.
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