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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1942
Page
12
A schedule of events to honor the wives of visiting lawyers includes a coffee at 10:30 am on Saturday July 4 at the hom e of Mrs HP Drought, a Mexican supper and dance at La Viltila on July 3, a Freer Grehestra concert, and a banquet by the legal and auxiliary groups. Attendees will also attend a church reception honoring Mrs Weir Benson who will soon move to Oklahoma.
A letter writer asks Miss Fairfax to publish Florence Crerton homes in the United States to help locate a 17 year old girl in need of care. The column notes space limits and warns against listing all homes, urging the writer to provide a self addressed stamped envelope for further details. A reader also describes a man who claims to be married but seeks a divorce, asking for guidance on his relationship with the new partner. The response cautions about possible hidden intentions and advises clarifying the husband’s plans before becoming involved.
The letter from Cornelius Beeckman seeks guidance on the proper form for naming a fiance who is in the United States Naval Reserve and when to mail wedding announcements. It also asks for party entertainment ideas for a 16th birthday gathering with 12 guests, suggesting quiz programs, war savings themes, and age-appropriate games as alternatives to kissing parties.
A tangled column reports evening gatherings hosted at several homes including Mrs. Victor Kadetka and Mrs. Kelen Ley with lists of attendees. It notes Emilie Woodson and Elisabeth Remling presiding, and defense stamps won by Madames A Barbario B Phillips E Reming and Fischer in a civic event.
Health tips stress eye safety during daily work and reading. Warns against eye strain from long screens or reading, urges proper lighting, rest, and nutrition. Advises cool baths and cold compresses for tired eyes, and cautions about sun exposure and glasses when needed. Mentions eye care routines and avoiding harsh visuals.
Mrs Danvers Tian Danvers now in New York City guests at Waldo Astoria hotel. San Antonio De Hexar Chapter OAR hosted lunch at Aurora Hotel June 17 honoring the relying regent Mrs G Halter. Meeting opened with salute led by Mrs O M Parnserth. Mrs J W Gulvey offered prayer. Mrs Herbert Spencer spoke. Chapter reported B A R congress gift of 315 to the National B A R. War bonds purchase noted. Meeting adjourned.
San Antonio hosts a steady stream of visitors for the summer season. Local families receive relatives from Dallas Austin and Indiana as they plan summer visits and college farewells. Summer school calls the college set while alumni prepare trips to Boston Princeton and other campuses.
A fragmented column recalls quirky scenes from Broadway gas stations with a fashionably dressed attendant managing oil tasks, elevator girls, and brass intercoms. It notes gendered changes in roles, humorous incidents at a drug store, and light social observations about evacuees and a critic who mocks “trash” literature.
In a tense domestic crisis on the Knowlton estate, Nancy enlists Pete to push a failing play while the Commodore wields power over Flo and Hank’s past looms. Mrs Knowlton reveals Hank Knowlton’s supposed fate, a haunted house stirs, and old loyalties clash as schemes tighten around Pete’s production and Nancy’s independence.
A lively kitchen note extols canned corned beef and suggests ways to serve it. Recipes cover appetizers, salads, sandwiches, eggs, hot dishes, and baked servings with onions, pickles, horseradish, and mustard for savory flavor. Emphasis on versatility, economy, and easy preparation.
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