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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

8

Crime Office Hunt Extends Through Kent and Calais

Gregory and the Superintendent sift a grim office in Scotland Yard chase. decipher a telegram using Shakespeare and fairy songs to identify smugglers routes via Calais Pegwell Bay Romney Marshes and Brown Owl Inn. plan dawn raids to seize tobacco and silk consignments while Mack proceeds to Quex Park and a tense night unfolds with Beatrice asleep in Gregory’s rooms.

Scotland Yard Gregory Stlod Rogers Arel Vee Gregory Calais Gallen Sands Pegwell Bey Stab Romney Marshes Mithioam & Al“Heon Romney Corot Cafe DH LA Clouke Surfuse Pegwel Bay Carlton Arxi Severith Brown Owl Inn Rovency Marshes Wells Wil Quex Park Axle Level Romary Marshes London

Simple Wedding Pleases Most Lovers

Fay King notes that men dread elaborate ceremonies while women prize romance. She argues couples value genuine happiness over extravagance and suggests simple, quiet weddings with modest rings and postponed honeymoons lead to lasting joy.

Fay King Lis Young

Engagement Ring Choices Reflect Bride’s Taste and Budget

A reader asks if engagement rings must be a solitaire or can feature multiple diamonds and birthstones. Mrs. Beekman notes taste and budget guide the choice, with many opting for three-diamond settings or alternate gems when affordable. tradition and personal style shape the final decision.

Cornelius Beeckman Beekman

Swank Shirts and Slacks Highlight Alluring Outfits

Prunel presents two swell outfits for men and women emphasizing smart attire. Worn as stylish bifurcated garments, the pieces are affordable and available in white and pink, with navy options. The guide notes women’s fashion confidence in American society and urges fashionable, inexpensive choices.

Prunel America U.S

Fragmented LA text offers mixed wardrobe ideas

The readable lines propose buying separate outfits and mixing costumes for home chores and travel. It mentions avoiding Sunday newspapers and a visit by Charlie Mc Carthy, with scattered phrases about style and comfort.

Charlie McCarthy

Beauty Brevities on Skin Care and Sunblock Myths

A fragmented column urges daily weather planning to control skin discolorations and freckling. It promotes oily cosmetics, gentle cleansing, and a heavy powder with an oily base, plus a lemon juice and peroxide bleaching mix. It warns against suds before outdoor exposure and suggests using foundation first.

Wedding memories and a prodigy organist in town

The notice recalls Hugh McAmis of our town, writer of Dreams for weddings and organ concerts. He lives near Great Neck Long Island and plays Sundays in a local church. He designs pipe organs and owns five, with one in New York and one in Great Neck. Katherine Pipes, guest of Mr and Mrs Albert Steves Jr, is the daughter of David Pipes, a classmate of Mrs Steves. Monsieur Chamaray notes high satisfaction at Wilson Holden luncheon with champagne cocktails and lobster.

Howl McAmis Hugh McAmis Musses Virgi Fox Hugh Great Neck Long Island New York Mae Wesb Katherine Pipes Albert Steves Jr David Pipes Mrs. Steves Washington & Lee Mr. Pipes Mr. Steves David Steves Albertc Steves Jr Monsieur Chamaray Country Club

Social Calendar for Los Angeles Society Tonight

Friday events include Miss Mary Beasley hosting a garden supper at 2:49 a clock at the J N Beasleys Encine home. Mr and Mrs T yw Labate honor Miss Peggy Masterson and fiance Charles Turnbull with a small dinner. Mrs C Meadows hosts a shower for Miss Bowens Peart Richardson. Saturday features Mr and Mrs T P Shelly barbecue at Triple Hilla ranch honoring Miss Mery Clife of Newcastle Ind ab.

Mary Beasley J. N. Beasleys Encine T. Yw. Labaté Peggy Masterson Charles Turnbull C. Meadows Bowens Peart Richardson T. P. Shelly Triple Hilla Ranch Mery Clife Newcastle, Ind

Breakfast in Honor of Miss Mary Jo Wicks

Mrs. George R Thomson hosted a breakfast Friday morning at her home to honor Miss Mary Jo Wicks who graduated from the University of Texas in June. Terrace service featured Miss Jo Lliwright Miss Mary Eng and others assisting with 20 guests present.

Mary Jo Wicks George R.thomson University of Texas Jo Llwright Mary Eng Jish Dickson Frank Prassel Mary Elizabeth 'Thomson Elizabeth Krueger Ophelia Qnderdank Marian Salvace Louisa Mary Jane Wheeler Fort Worth Ta Tau Alpha Virginii Dial Perk Hillsdrive

Lovelorn Advice From A Letter To Miss Fairfax

A distressed writer seeks guidance on remaining with adoptive parents and maintaining a job. The letter discusses fear of parents’ reaction to a potential partner and the difficulty of leaving home to pursue work. The tone reflects concern, confusion, and family pressure without graphic detail.

Beatrice Fatrfax Miss Fairfax Beb King En Byrds

Pretty Wedding at St Mark's Episcopal Church

Miss Suraine Withers Shepherd and Léont Francis Dodge Shoemaker wed at 4 p m Friday in St Mark's Episcopal Church. The bride, daughter of Mrs Withers Wright Shepherd of Washington DC, wore a white gown with a train and coronet. Lieutenant Shoemaker, son of Dr and Mrs Charles Shoemaker of Exigemoor Bethesda, is a University of Maryland and Kelly Field graduate. A reception followed at the St Anthony hotel with white lilies and gladioli.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Suraine Withers Shepherd Léent Francis Dodge Miss Shepherd Withers Wright Shepherd Washington, D. C Thomas Smith Shepherd Fredericksburg Lewtenant Shoemaker Charles Gardner Shoemaker Exigemoor Bethesda Bed Benjamin Rittenhouse David Rittenhouse Phiilosopher Benjamin Franklin American Philosophicat Society Shoemaker University of Maryland Kelly Field Miss Eastanan Washington San Antonio Arthur McKinsbry Patty Wiss Gayie Plummer Portsmouth Pride Robert Burns Randolph Field Harvey J. Watkins Oconto Wis John Winston Pollard Losfaeries John Loveless Richard Philbrie Boston Tupestoy St. Anthony Hotel Willard Wissall Wright Virginia Leaven Bristol Plummer Plummer Wright Sigismund Engelking West Magnolia coShume New Orleans

Miss Joan Brown Honored At Luncheon Gathering

Social event at the Anthony hotel featured guest Miss Joan Brown and house guest Miss Flora Glark of Houston. Hostess Grace Venable arranged a green and yellow décor with daisies while 20 guests, including debutantes and friends, attended.

Joan Brown Ret Flora Glark of Houstom Pris Dey Grace Venable Anthony Hotel Grace Locke Aloise Seelgyen Norms Kats Jane Paschal Margie Gur~ley Shirley Sprague Jacqueline Gates Stella Mae Paschal Mary Sanford Smyth Ruth Ann Lowry Jeanelle Bullington Sophia Uri Diy Burns Roxang Holland Hehe Edward Dumas Sir Anthony Hotel

Saturday dances and live music fill city venues

City listings show nooking orch and Labor Temple town every Saturday with modern dance at Lindberga park on June 17 at 8 p m. Twin Palms hosts a dance 9 pm to 2 am with Jimmie Blanken ship providing music. Admission 30 cents each. Benefit party for Anton Wenzel Lodge 194 on June 18. Helards Herrinn fons Hall hosts a dance on June 18 with Ellen Jones. Peg Longan's popular Orchestra performs at Tourish club each Saturday with tables available and admission 35 cents. Engel Place hosts a Saturday dance with Herr Louie’s German Band.

Twin Palms Jimmie Blanken Ship Anton ‘Wenzel Lodge Heemariy Sons Hell Adi

Joyful Help For Weak Kidneys Ad Copy 1938

An old advertorial promotes kidney health with claims that daily foods and drinks harm kidneys and that Cystex cleanses blood. It promises a money back guarantee and states a low price per dose, citing copyright by The Knnx in 1938.

Sissiex Guardaalve Knnx

Outstanding Service In San Antonio Lost and Found Ad

In addition to reaching the greatest daily and Sunday audience through any San Antonio newspaper every Lost and Found ad in The Light is broadcast each afternoon at 4 o clock by radio station KTLA. Send your notice to Fannin and train staff will help you phrase your message.

San Antonio Ktla Wishout

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