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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
14
Christopher drives along sun baked roads with a mysterious boy who joins him in the seat beside the driver. The boy questions Christopher about his origin and observes his clothes as they converse about plans and travel. The ride conjures images of distant places and a shared, unnamed destination.
Miss Irene Walsh entertained at her Terrell road home Tuesday with a luncheon in honor of Mrs Walter W Sperks the former Fronne Brosseau. Magnolias bare red dehries and masses of sweet peas decorated the room. Guests included Mes Janes Robert Brim Frank Patton O B Ogden George Brew John Harding Marion Longaker Patricia Margaret Hartong Burns Geniaey and Laura Moore of Penver Caio.
Mrs Doug Smith of Carpus Christi hosted supper at 353 Rosemary Street Manday night for Betsy Morris June graduate of Thomas Jefferson. Miss Morris is a member of Yemmessee Sigma and Du Gemit and was erum major of the Jefferson Lassos. She will attend Baylor University at Waco fair. Guests included many local residents and students, with a later dance at the Country club in honor of Mary Jane and Joe.
Beauty hints discuss hair life span from a hair’s weekly loss to potential years of growth. They stress daily surface dust removal and scalp stimulation, gentle brushing, careful shampooing, and avoiding wetting the scalp. Hot heat treatments and general health conditions affect hair quality.
Mr and Mrs Robert Tarbutton to entertain at the Tool of the Plaza hotel on Saturday June 15 in honor of Miss Mildred Delavan recognized as one of the 23 beauties of the University of Texas. Mrs Benson Davies and her two sons will visit their summer place at Fulton for several days starting Wednesday.
A reader questions marrying a distant fiancée who found work locally and ended the engagement. Beatrice Fairfax advises the man to move on, noting the woman’s lack of finer qualities, and suggests finding someone worthwhile. A second letter asks if a foreign-born fiancé can obtain final papers. Fairfax counsels not waiting, encourages trust, and urges timely action based on confirmed information.
Miss Jerry Loughborough and her fiance Albert Russell Caytharr along with Mrs. W. P Shafer will travel to Monterrey early next week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Doughman. They expect to return home later that week.
A 1940 fashion note by Pfrunella Wood describes summer market friendly outfits for girls. It highlights white pique ensembles, side-buttoned skirts, and practical play clothes suitable for canoeing or tennis with hats and shoes as coordinated accessories.
The article sketches breakfast and luncheon style menus for weddings, outlining fruit courses, eggs, bacon, biscuits, and beverages, plus buffet setups with all white bridal table decor. It notes variations for high noon and afternoon receptions, with cold dishes, aspics, deviled eggs, lobster, chicken dishes, desserts, and wedding cake displays.
Table Talks by Mildred Mitch en highlights bacon as a top priced, versatile food for breakfast and summer meals. It covers cooking methods from oven to frying, dietary notes on fat and vitamins, and includes recipes for grilled tomatoes in bacon jackets and a bacon egg sandwich.
Mrs McKnight and her two Dallas children travel to Marshall Terrell's home to visit and attend the June 12 wedding of Miss Annies Terrell and John Dillmar. Milton Young Jones honored Miss Mildred Byrd as her Kerrville wedding plans unfold with a tea and pottery shower at her West Ting's highway home.
Mrs. George Peschil hopes to sail toward the canal and a date for the fields. The Ladies Golf Association at the San Antonio Country Club awards the third trophy, the bet trophy, to Mrs. John Bennett. Paul Meaders Jr. plans a visit to The Senecas ranch in New Mexico after camp, with his horse there.
Social page recounts a week of parties and showers hosted by local families. Notable events include Miss Martha Darby and brides-to-be celebrated with luncheons, teas, and dinners at homes, country clubs, and La Fonda. The piece notes Miss Ruth Harvick's June 1 marriage to William Meek Allison in a Vance Jackson Road ceremony with family and friends attending.
Villita Galleries hosted a Sunday afternoon tea to honor ten new members amid a Mexican motif exhibit. Mrs. Mary Aubrey Keating and Mrs. Rena Maverick Green chaired the tea, with about 16 guests in attendance and listed new members including Ruth Alley and Harding Black among others.
The text presents garbled lines about battles, losses, and figures such as Napateen and Hoan of Are, hinting at a chaotic wartime report. It mentions French and British losses, a conclusive defeat, and various names that appear misrendered, giving a hazy, partial OCR feel.
Mr and Mrs Bertrand and their two month old son Charles David of Dallas arrived to visit Mrs Bert rand's mother Mrs Leah Dolyneon. The weekly feature notes a new exclusive about Sappho and greets a girl from Leasboa in a mararine distributed with next Sunday's Sunday Light.
Misses Jean and Aubrey Keating entertained with a barbecue supper Monday evening at their home complimenting Nisses Elizabeth Vaughan and Verne Pagenstecher. Guests wore shorts and sport clothes and enjoyed badminton and table tennis and dancing after supper.
Miss Haine Brunneman entertained with a garden party and pottery shower Monday evening. She complimented Miss Marthe Darby of pride Lo be. The cake featured a miniature airplane and a spray of flowers. Helpers included Miss Ruth Dargan Miss Mary Dargan Doris Yeargen Wilheiming Long Geraldine Busby Donne Mae Perry and Margerie Brunneman.
Tuesday events include Young Business Women of the WC A at 3 p m in the School of Speech Arts rooms and 7 90 p m. Security Benefit association meets 7 90 p m at Star chapter C E 8 8 p m. Wednesday features Woman's Relief corps 2 30 p m in Bike club building Lip-reading class by League for the Hard of Hearing 2 30 p m in Express auditorium Olive Magnoll grove Woodmen hall St Mark's guild 3 30 p m at 924 West Agarita Berean class Central Christian church 2 30 p m at Mrs C T Sheppard 245 Princeton and Prospect Hills Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service 2 p m at church.
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