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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1938

Page

7

Contraband CHAP Dramatic Escape on Sandbar and Tide

Two condemned men attempt to flee by boat from a shore near Sandwich and Ramsgate. After a harrowing trek across mud and sand, Wells and Gregory are pressed toward the sea by a swift tide and sinking ground, ultimately trapped as the river mouth and rising water strand them in the widening, choking sands.

Sandwich Ramsgate Costa Leeon Wells Bimper Gregory Chok'og Stanly Rene Sandwich Haver Gerry Wells Heim Ting Peas Bynd

Get Comforting Belief With Quick Acting BC Formula

A quick acting BC product touted for relief from pains and discomfort. Mentions portable sizes of 10¢ and 25¢ and invites readers to try DC to experience benefits. The text uses promotional language to highlight fast results and consumer pricing.

Slimming Frocks and Dark Chiffon Gowns in Fashion

Clever designers create affordable dresses with waistlines and flaring skirts that flatter fuller figures. Dark chiffons and solid colors are recommended for those carrying extra weight, emphasizing a sleek silhouette. Also included is a dramatic river rescue scene with a perilous quicksand encounter and a lifesaving rocket line.

Gratitude in Ordinary Life Amid Tragedy

Fay King reflects on personal pain and compares it with wider tragedies in the world. He urges readers to recognize blessings, cultivate faith, and endure hardships with courage, noting that resilience can turn deprivation into lessons and hope.

Good Manners Dear Mrs Cornelius Berckman Housewarming Etiquette

Dear Mrs Beeckman advises planning a housewarming after readying every nook and cranny. The article suggests inviting guests by gracious notes or using Mr and Mrs cards with the new address and offers formats for tea invitations or a formal party. It notes either hosts or friends may organize, including a possible surprise party with the couple’s friends as hosts.

Cornelius Berckman Beeckman John Hillard King Fess, Synd., Inc

Dear Miss Fairfax Letters on marriage boredom and duty

Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax tells of a man unhappy in a long marriage with an older wife who loves him dearly. He seeks to leave without hurting her, while he contends his ambition and happiness are blocked. The columnist suggests the moral dilemma may not have a good solution. The piece is signed 7898 by Kink Fens Synd Intr.

King Feas Tne Ife Gregory Beatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Land L. J A. Wort Kink Fens Inn

Beauty Hints on Scalp Massage Against Hair Loss

A vintage guide urges nightly brushing and vigorous scalp massage to stimulate blood flow and improve scalp health. It advises spreading fingers over the scalp, not being gentle, and cautions against damaging finger waves while performing the technique.

Pineapple nutrition and recipe ideas from Market Talk

Mildred Kitchen explains fresh pineapple availability year round and its minerals iron copper and manganese plus vitamins A B C and G. Cooked pineapple helps gelatin while raw enzyme can hinder setting. chill gelatin quickly and serve within two hours unless freezing. Recipes include Pineapple Torte and Pineapple Shortcake using fresh pineapple, cake, custard and whipped cream.

Mildred Kitchen Passibe

Fragmentary test answer page with scattered names and facts

A scrambled OCR fragment lists names such as Augustus John and Andrea Bobola, plus phrases about a cross on the breast by bishops. It references a 5 million square mile area, legal payments, and notes on the modern English police system. Includes scattered tax terms, geographic states, and Latin-derived clues.

Augustus John Andrea Bobola Salvagtore da Horts Giovanni Leonardo S—Consomay Aperiteer PEW Sir Robert Peel Hablat K. Browne Texas J. G. Zit Goettingen Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana

Social Calendar for S A Texas Events

Social calendar for San Antonio lists Wednesday evening informal buffet in the Russ garden hosted by Dr and Mrs Sterling Russ. Also a Mr and Mrs Head Russ party at their home. Thursday events include a luncheon at Mrs Jack Hardl¢ home honoring Misa Virgina Niblo, and a luncheon at the San Antonio Country Club hosted by Mrs William Holden and Mrs E A Wilson for Mrs Kenneth Hoffman.

Sterling Russ Head Russ Jack Hardl Misa Virgina Niblo William Holden E.A. Wilson San Antonio Country Club Kenneth Hoffman

Goh and Mrs Wilson Visit Their Cousin

Goh and Mrs Wilson are visiting their cousin Mrs Jarratt with Colonel and Mrs Ascom L Wilson of Matchfield Gultt. They arrived Monday afternoon and numerous informal parties are planned in their honor. Colonel Wilson formerly served in the Medical Corps at Fort Bam Houston.

Ascom* L. Wilson Matchfield. Gultt Mra. J. &. Jarratt West Antonio Wilson Fort Bam Houstas

Jarratts to Leave Late in July for Boston Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Jarratt will depart late in July for Massachusetts to visit their daughter Mrs R W Lapham in Boston. They look forward to meeting their new grandson George Henry Lapham and his three sisters Mary Virghela Topham.

Robert Jarratt Massachusetts R. W. Lapham Boston Madge Jarratt Ite George Henry Lapham Mary and Virghela Topham

Mrs Jay E Adams Hosts Bridge Luncheon At Home

Mrs Jay E Adams entertained with a bridge luncheon at her home Wednesday honoring a dozen guests. The luncheon table was banked in blue beds and shasta daisies, complemented by the yellow pottery she had brought.

Jay Adama

Social invitations announced for Benton and Adams circles

Mrs Loren Benton and Mrs Foren Benton plan a 10 30 breakfast at Mrs Adams home to honor friends including Mrs Prank Paschal. A twilight garden concert at Mr and Mrs Luther Brown’s on June 24 features a diving exhibition arranged by Jack Tolar with a list of attending guests and multiple pairs listed. Mr and Mrs E G Spencer depart Thursday for a fishing trip to Rockport and Fulton area.

Loren Benton Foren Benton Jay &. Adams Adams Prank Paschal Find Luther Brown Jack Tolar San Antonio Country Club Eloise Seelgam Anne McAlpin Patsy Bhicliff Pat Tolar Buddy Reeves

Pilon and friends plan Montreal trip then Columbia work

Pilon notes Augusta Boyle travels with Catherine Neal of Austin to Montreal and on to Columbia University for DOA degrees. Maria Sykes enjoys a life between Washington and Alexandria with family lively social rounds. Margaret Terrell faces Europe trip with many engaged companions and a fiancé left behind. Emma Terry excels in needlework with a new linen galley belt. Monsieur Chabray comments on too many cold salads in hot weather with a waggish nose note.

Augusta Boyle Catherine Neal Austin Motor Montreal Canada Columbia University Maria Sykes Sutink Washington, D.C Joseph Settle Lafayette Hotel Alexandria, Va Bod Helen Engelking Mather Monsieur Chabray Moult

Ellen Dilworth to Spend Summer in Hollywood

Miss Ellen Dilworth will leave early in July for Hollywood California to spend the summer as the guest of Mr and Mrs Lud wig Lauderhouse. Mrs Lauherhouse was formerly Betty Bronson of the cinema. Miss Dilworths sister and brother Mr and Mr Ed Sweeney will leave July 1 for California to spend the summer.

Ellen Dilworth Hollywood Calif Ludwig Lauderhouse Lauherhouse Betty Bronson Miss Dilworth Ed Sweeney California

The George Dilworths Return From Texas Tour

Mr and Mrs George Dilworth return from weeks away in New Braunfels Port Aransas and Boerne resuming ordinary life after travel.

George Dilworths George Dilworth New Braunfels Port Aransa Boerne

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