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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

14

Puppet Love and Paris Dreams in a Fractured Night

Nicky and Christopher discuss art, cooking, and a life shaped by money and society, recalling Paris childhoods, a father artist, and Miss Robson's School. Christopher seeks a new path away from Wall Street while Nicky navigates elite circles and rumor, hinting at a future together before a door rap ends the scene.

Christopher Nicky France Qrite Rogette Satpy New York London Berlin Paris Dext Miss Robson School For Art & Good School Dee Wry Chris Tate Baddington Stickney Eunice Beddington Gion Alloré Stokowski Dom Europe Wall Street Young Hishop Christopher Allen Cornelius Vanderbilt King Fras. Synd Ine

A Little Crazy Brings Puppets From the Road

A narrator recalls slipping into a gypsy life after feeling overwhelmed by business pressures. They describe making puppets that feel more real than people and a move with mother’s disapproval. In April they buy a guitar and trailer and travel for performances, earning about ten dollars per show even for charity.

Beauty Hints for Eyebrows and Lashes in Period Style

A quirky old guide explains eyebrow placement and lash care with oil brushing tips. It recommends brushing the inner eyebrow area upward, the center straight, and the outer tip downward to create a flattering arc. Mineral oil is advised for glossy lashes, plus gentle cleansing to promote blood circulation and avoid irritation.

Crystal Shower Planned for Bride-Elect Miss Louise Offers

A crystal shower is set for 2 p.m. Sunday to honor bride-to-be Miss Louise Offers. Miss Winifred Benda will entertain guests at 1515 San Francisco.

Louise Winifred Benda

Belted Pattern 8333 Order Guide

Belted Pattern 8333 available in women sizes 36 to 50 with 3H 40 42 48 and 50. Includes 14 1 4 yards of fabric and 1 3 8 yards of ruffling. Send 15 cents to Pattern department at The San Ane Yanio Liki. Ten cents unritionsl Hearst Patteny book bragged about by a few.

Pattern Department San Ane Yanio Hearst

Town fashion notes smooth waistlines with washable rayon shirts

A town feature highlights washable rayon jersey shirts that tuck neatly under skirts and bands, praised for smooth lines. It mentions gingham fabrics, breathable materials, and a collarless jacket with hip pockets paired with a white rayon mesh blouse, all from a 1840s fashion context.

Batiste King Feas Bynd, Inc

Carrot Delicacies and Nutritional Notes from A Curious Table

A fragmented, retro style table spread covers carrot lore and recipes. It notes carotene and Vitamin A, hints at historical claims about carrot tops, and provides steps for glazed mint carrots, steamed carrot pudding, and a citrus carrot salad with banana and greens. The text blends curious etymology with kitchen directions and serving ideas.

Hullanders

Jayne Coats Hosts Tea and Petal Shower for Bride

Miss Marie Louise Mileau, bride elect, was honored with a tea and petal shower hosted by Jayne Coats at her home on Monday afternoon. Orchid and yellow flowers set the color theme as 25 guests were served, with Mrs. Paul Hanley and Heather Hanley among attendees.

Jayne Coats Marie Louise Mileau Seawillow Fitasimmons Alexander Milean Je Hig Hoiless Paul Hanley Iehant Hantey Chanutefield Heather To Fk RK Hanley Willa Rieney

Advice to Lovelorn From Beatrice Fairfax

Dear Miss Fairfax offers guidance on love debts and waiting for marriage. A engaged couple faces money owed to a mother and differing paths toward a shared future. The columnist urges responsibility, patience, and square dealing to build character, then shifts to a reader worried about marrying a mystery and reassures that curiosity and companionship endure.

Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Dever John Fenn

Father’s Day celebrates bonds and duty across generations

A 1910 origin story credits Spokane’s Mrs. Dodd and her petition to elevate a third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Supported by churches and youth groups, the idea spread nationwide, paralleling Mother’s Day. The piece urges honoring paternal guidance and family love beyond commercial holiday clichés.

Sya Cornelius Beckman Trune John Bruse Dodd Spokane Washington Dodd William J. Smart Jane Ed Kherides Ministerial Association of National Council of the Young Men's Christian Assortation Apaecta- Mon Union Helay National Council For the Promotion of National

Calendar notes forTuesday and Wednesday brides elect

A sequence of social events lists showers teas breakfasts luncheons and dinners honoring multiple brides to be and bridal parties. Guests include Miss Ber Nice Giraud Miss Alma Wright Miss Josephine Lurher Miss Angilee Davis Miss Julie Williams and Miss Bernice Giraud among others with venues at Tick Tork tea room St Anthony hotel and Fort Sam Houston.

Fehl Dittmar Mira Mary Frances Nittmer John Dittmar Annie Terrell Evelyn Sinclair Nettle Kolodzie Gerry Ruth Smith Mary Lola Brite Eten Betty Fay Cadwallader Phi Muesroritty Huncheon Dorothy Carruthers Harry Newhall Aileen Ortison Frances Helland Alma Wright Marthe Sanders St. Anthony Josephine Lurher Nancy Dillon Angilee Davis Connie Puck Margaret Gervenka Bernice Giraud Mrz. John Fort Sam Houston Julie Williams Ruth Patton

Miss Cadwallader Honored At Luncheon

Miss Mildred Delavan hosted a Tuesday luncheon at the J Anthony hotel in honor of Mig Betty Fay Cadwallader a ride to be. The table was decor with pastel flowers and covers included Vit Zinia Vaughn Nancy Oden Ornel Vieve Gray Donnie Fraser Frances Helland Grace Carroll Louie Chery Mrs Aldes Cadwallader and Mire A Delevan.

Mildred Delavan The J. Anthony Hotel Mig Betty Fay Cadwallader Vitzinia Vaughn Nancy Oden Ornel Vieve Gray Donnie Fraser Frances Helland Grace Carroll Louie Chery Aldes Cadwallader Mire A. M. Delevana

Tea Held Honoring Miss Aileen Orrison

A tea was hosted Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Aileen Orrison who will soon wed Lieut. James R anger Guan TIT and depart for Panama. The event at her home featured Shasta daisies and was served by Mrs. James, Henry Newhall, C. 7f. Perry, Ed Everil, FL H. Reynolds, Wile iam T. McCabe, Alex Theanpson, and Ming Verna.

Kauhryn Ocuaue Aileen Orrison Panama James Ranger James Henry Newhall Perry Ed Everiil FL H. Reynolds Wileiam T. McCabe Alex ‘Theanpson Ming Verna Tia Duckie the AftNhoon

Mrs Brown Hosts Picnic at San Antonio Ranch Home

Mrs Clinton G Brown plans a full day picnic at her ranch home to entertain members of the San Antonio Federation of Music clubs. The event includes a ranch muse program and luncheon with Mrs Heeman Blank, June 1, at Bracken, with several named attendees.

Clinton G_ Brown San Antonio Mss Heeman Blank Bracken Meadames Faul Kimbro Ed Miller George Calhoun Edwin Louis Alvin Blank Kitty Blank

Birdwell Case Wedding Held At Church

A wedding at Travis Park Methodist Church joins Miss Mary Lu Case daughter of Mr and Mrs MM I Case to Rev H Gordon Birdwell pastor of Le Pryor church. Ceremony by Rev Olin W Nail and Rev Walter P Carmichael with reception at the bride’s home. After a coast honeymoon the couple resides in La Pryor.

Ab ‘Travis Park Methodist Mary Lucille Cree MM. I. Case H Gordon Birdwell le Pryor R. R. Birdwell Jourdanton Olin W. Nail Carrizo Springs Walter P. Carmichael San Antonio Carolyn Challis Orgiun R. L. Brantley Troy Birdgell Edward Case Racher Blume Nell Carmicnhael Walter Carmichael Joy Birdwell Mary Louise Rector Maile Gest Jessie Case Slater Ittie Miss Martha Jane Nail Olin Nell Caza Birdwell Lesens ‘Wright Bill Ruth Rees Milas June Brantley

Friends Luncheon Postponed for Grace Parser

Mrs. Leroy Denman postpones the American Friends of Prairie luncheon by one day. The event moves from Monday June 17 to Tuesday June 18 and will be at the Ban AnTontria Country Club to honor Grace Parser, the New York representative.

Friends Leroy Denman American Friends of Prairie Ban Antonia Country Club Grace Parser New York

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