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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1938

Page

7

Contraband Operation Near Hook Quay Uncovered

Detectives follow Inland route to Hook Quay and investigate ramshackle sheds near a new brick cottage. They find signs of recent use, boarded windows, and evidence of possible salt theft routes to a depot west of Queenborough, with a planned return to Fastchurch later.

Hook Quay Wold Wells Queenborough London Gregory Rudd Grady Crossin Euetoturch Fcr

Smugglers At Windmill Creek Foiled By Coastal Patrols

In a tense coastal operation, Gregory and Wells observe a cottage point smuggler activity. Police wireless reports indicate six motor barges moving toward Windmill Creek as daylight fades, with river and land contingents converging on the scene and a black cat sign signaling the smugglers’ hideout.

Swale Weiss Fastchurch Gregory Wells Fellinore Marrowfal Marrowhat Penge Gms & Smile Portale Mervetat Rudd Rude North Kent Sheppey Clite Hole Tank Herne Bay Pollard Windmill Creek River Police Iributes Laver Selipse King Peas Synd., Inc

Fay King On Fear Of Aging In Society

Fay King laments the modern fear of aging among women. She argues earlier eras honored older women, while today youth obsession erodes dignity and may hasten the end of life as age becomes criminal. She urges a balanced view of aging and influence beyond youth.

Fay King

Inexpensive summer frocks for easy wash and chic

A fashion brief notes two affordable two piece dresses suited for vacation wear, highlighting a rayon midi two piece and a pleated wash friendly design. The piece emphasizes practicality for hot weather and casual gatherings with a focus on fabric and style.

Untitled note from 1908 coast scene with police boats

A fragmented 1908 text describes engines near shacks and police boats approaching, with unclear names and corporate tag. The passage hints at a maritime or coastal incident with lingering questions and a continuation note.

Marrowsat Walt Nike King Peaks Syinl, Inc

Good Manners Ovar Mrs Beeckman on tomato cocktail service

A discussion on proper service for a tomato juice cocktail served in a low sherbet glass. Some faculty used a spoon for the cocktail as soup while others drank the juice directly. Guidance suggests stirring with a spoon if salt or condiments are added and drinking the juice afterward.

Hastess Walt Jomon Jules Klug Feas

Advice to Lovelorn in Lover’s Lane Seeks Patience and Respect

A reader styled as Wing Fees Syed asks how to win affection from a senior, noting misgivings about snubs and social circles. The writer urges patience, warned against pressuring the editor or rushing college decisions, and advises letting time ease the route to a possible relationship.

Presiemar Tex Prisary Wing Fees Syed

Spend-the-Day Parties Prove Popular in Nearby Towns

Outdoor revelry draws youths to New Braunfels for an evening at Wamecke followed by a supper at Landsperk. Attendees include Misses Jean Bulley Mary Elizabeth Harper Margaret Whisenant Martha Wiggins Jean Carrington and Mr Phil Carrington along with White and Binir Tadutt.

New Braunfels Wamecke Landsperk Missex Jean Bulley Mary Elizabeth Harper Margaret Whis~enant Martha Wiggins Jean Carington Phil Carrington and White Binir Tadutt

Beauty tips from French women on makeup and hair

A vintage style piece discusses makeup use and hair setting for women. It notes rouge should be blended with powder, lip color to add interest, and highlighting high on the cheeks to avoid fatigue. Hair advice covers setting lotions and thick products to lift curls and maintain shape.

Fragmented Test Answers and Miscellany From a Scrambled Page

The text lists assorted items including references to ancient scripts Papyrus leaves and clay cylinders, a mention of Acta Diurna, a date 1830, topics on religious traditions, and a mix of geography and science hints. It reads as a jumbled OCR fragment with stray numbers and names.

Ancient Kingdom French West Africa Mter Nicolas Breakspear Adrian TV Christaniby Endiring South Alaska Miles Coutheaut Australia Onrie

Wilsons Leave to Visit Friends in Austin

B L Wilson and wife Wilsons depart to visit friends in Austin after staying with Mrs Z E Jarratt. They plan a Northwest motor trip through Yellowstone and other areas, visit British Columbia, then return to Riverside. A wedding in Nacogdoches draws many to attend Tasca Blount and Richard T Davis nuptials with local families and guests traveling Friday morning.

Wilsons Austin

Mrs Aldwell Hosts Foreign Visitor and Local Guests

Mrs L Aldwell of Sonora travels with her daughter and son in law to visit relatives. Lee Aldwell brings polo ponies from San Angelo and plans matches in San Antonio. Mr and Mrs J H Calvert entertain at Park Drive for Mr Calvert’s sister and Mr Albert Spencer Calvert of London. Guests include Mesdames Barret, Nixon, Arneson, Martindale, Byrd, Martin and Oppenheimer. Mrs Eugene Hays hosts breakfast for 40 friends with assistants Mrs Schlattey and Miss Wicks.

J. H. Calvert Park Drive Mr. Calvert Brower Albert Spencer Calvert London England Monte Barret James Nixon Edward Arneson George Martindale Hollis Bvridgnan Frank Martin Frederick Oppenheimer Eugene Hays D. M. Schlattey Port Knox Mary J. Wicks

Spring Maid cast includes Pilon Fay Wray at Civic Opera

Civic Opera's The Spring Maid features Pilon Fay Wray as a barmaid in the production. The lively San Antonio social scene shows youngsters at the country club playing tennis and riding a pony, while fans attend local games. Notable attendees include Bills Albaugh and Mr and Mrs Walter Carter.

Fay Wray Civic Opera Company Ming ‘Wray Miss Wray Hollywood Fen Rose

Birmingham Family Visits In Douglas Home

Birmingham family guests Mrs BAL Douglas in Douglas home after attending the Glorille convention in Los Angeles. Albert Jr a student at the University of Alabama and Theta Psi member visited the California fraternity house. Mrs Herrmann formerly Elizabeth Lieest of this city. Snow White casting for a Benny bealt? production begins at 2 pm Monday at Bernice Gascoine studio 328 Buckingham avenue. Miss Mary Abin Bealt leaves Friday for a three week trip to New York City returning home by host. Luther League of Christ Lutheran church in Alamo Heights sponsors a bunney party for the bemedit of the organization at 6 pm Wednesday on church lawn.

Motors Nacogdoches Tasca Blount Richard T. Davis Wayne Davis Davis Babe Davis Richard Brown Sara Elisabeth Alexander Henry Burney Jr Weir Labatt Helen Watlington and Mix Eljie Chatley Jr Robert Carnahan Ed Marin Find A. A. Henmann Albert Jr Los Angeles Bal Douglas Birmingham Als le Q University of Alabama Theta Psi California University of California Herrmann Elizabeth Lieest Bernice Gascoine Buckingham? Avenue Mary Abin Bealt New York City Luther Lenge Christ Lutheran Church Alamo Heights

Black and White Bleaching Cream Advertises Quick Results

An old advertisement touts Black and White Bleaching Cream with claims to brighten dark skin and remove blemishes from external causes. It promotes a 30¢ trial size and states satisfaction guaranteed, noting antiseptic dressing benefits for pimples and blemishes.

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