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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
6
Eta Eta Chi sorority members entertained their husbands with a 78 Watermelon and game party recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Carrall. New members Mesdames Lewis Vorpahl and Ernest J. Ebelt were among the honored guests.
Sir Harold Spencer Jones, chief clock regulator at Greenwich, told the Cleveland Astronomical Society that the earth rotation time system may be abandoned. He noted pendulums were once used to set world clocks but quartz crystals now reveal rotation variations, making precise global timekeeping easier with new technology.
A fragmented ad style note mentions Mrs Myrtle Natal selling a New Perk Soap praised for bright wash days. It touts lighter, whiter clothes and urges readers to try the product with promises of savings and better results for the first wash.
Dr Lea W Simmons of Yale argues that aging shapes social roles and friendships, noting older people need both close companionship and romantic balance while remaining engaged. A separate feature says readers should translate scientific terms for general audiences to communicate ideas clearly.
Word from New York reports the arrival of Sen An stn. Mr and Mrs Bell spend two weeks at Beekman Tower. Also at Beekman Tower are Mr and Mrs DeHaven Pitts and family who will stay ten days.
Easy to make sun dress and bolero kit with top, beach to dinner wear. Features pattern 9023 Jr Miss sizes 1 113 45 17 and yardage details for frock and bolero. Send 250 coins to Marian Martin Light Pattern Dept San Antonio Texas for complete illustrated sew chart and book offer with additional summer styles and a free child’s beach robe pattern.
A short puzzle text invites readers to count letters in their first name, adjust by rules to get a key number, then read a hidden message from letters at positions in a rectangle. Copyright 1859 by William J. Miller distributed by King Features.
Cuero completes installation of water meters in the residential area at a rate of about 25 per day. Officials defend the move as conservation plus revenue, while critics warn high bills will neglect Cuero’s lawns. Rates start at 1.50 for 4000 gallons, then 0.30 per 1600 gallons up to 6000, 0.25 per 10000, 0.20 per 30000, 0.18 per 50000, and 0.15 for over 100000 gallons.
Angeles dispatch reports a pocket sized weather device worn as a vest, allowing users to quickly gauge wind direction by sighting the sky and setting the gadget accordingly. Fishermen and Ninrods can now match professionals with this new meteorology gadget.
Dr Irving P Krick meteorological consultant announced a weather gadget that incorporates weather data collected during the war. The device promises to provide around the clock forecasts for fishing trips and tidal ventures based on wartime data and enhanced weather analysis.
FRANCES DRAKE writes a Saturday horoscope filled with broad guidance for each zodiac sign. It highlights mental work for Aries and Gemini, planning for Cancer, organizational talents for Leo, and personal advancement for Virgo through late December. The piece ends with a note on the author’s birth date and background.
Beaumont June 24 open house honors James Hance and family with relatives and guests including Mr and Mrs A E McCoy and Covington executive secretary Sparks. About 30 guests attended as Sparks, 37, defeats Austin to confirm local ties. Nearby items note Texas labor and vehicle tax updates and a Flash Gordon comic page promotion.
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