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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1928
Page
10
A 19th century note praises a beauty trick by Miss Grandin using Orchard White Z and lemon juice to bleach and whiten hands. It claims the method softens and smooths skin while keeping it clear, with emphasis on a simple recipe over fancy products.
A Tuesday evening at the San Antonio Country Club featured General Robert U2 Allen and a distinguished guest list including Major General Allen Mrs Ernest Tinds Gen Treay Eltinge of Fort Clare and many colonels and their spouses. Grace Nelson reception at Mrs J Fink’s home followed by a bridge gathering for Miss Corinne Stall ies. Mrs Ed Head and Mrs Mentor Worthington hosting a luncheon at the St Anthony hotel as Mrs Clem and daughter Elizabeth Clem visit. The marriage of Mary Weber to Lieut John Wiles is scheduled at St Mark’s church with a rehearsal at St John’s Epiphany.
S. A. women bound for Europe will spend the summer touring all points of interest. Mrs. McIntosh, wife of William McIntosh publisher of The Light, and Mrs. John W. Tobin, wife of the Tate mayor, are shown aboard the Adriatic leaving New York harbor.
Social notices detail a series of upcoming weddings and engagements. Miss Marthe, bride to be, and Edward Schmitt prepare for a Thursday ceremony officiated by A Th. Wolff, with a large group of attendants and guests noted among townspeople and local clubs. News also mentions travel plans for Mrs. E. A. Strake, home arrangements for the Drake family return, and several parties and luncheons hosting guests from nearby cities.
Thirty seven members attended the Cleet annual picnic of the Han ant Wid Ceagee for the Har of Heacint in San Neire Park Tuesday morning. Mrs Kate Saylor welcomed the guests and Miss Barker spoke on the arms of the elute for the coming ra. Barker departs Saturday for St Louis to attend a patron conference as a delegate. The Queen's Daughters and Married Ladies society of St Mary's Church will host at ten to seven in the school auditorium. The Valle's Air society of Mriedenk Evangelien church plans a Thursday visit to Protests Orphans Home for mending and nursing. All members and friends invited.
Community calendar items list social gatherings at Prodestant church basement, casino, and club house with performances by Antonio Art League at the Wilts Museum. Luncheon and tea hosted at Menger Hotel and 125 Solrdid avenue noted for mothers of Boy Scouts. Election of officers and dramatic art program announced with names and dates.
Lux named best soap after tests by National Schools of Cosmeticians to soothe hands during manicuring. Dean Mrs. Pearl Ecker Hubbell ordered 12 schools to adopt Lux for all manicuring and advise patrons. She warns against irritating soaps, praising Lux smoothness and whiteness for homemaker hands. A home use note urges wives to try Lux for dishes as well, claiming it lightens effort and costs little.
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