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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1938

Page

5

Night Siege at the Tower Ends in Police Victory

In a perilous stand, Sabine Gregory and companions battle intruders at a seaside tower. Bell signals, rescues, and a dramatic escape unfold as police overwhelm Gavin Fortescue’s conspirators and detain Sabine on charges of contraband while Sir Pellinore and Wells secure the scene.

Sen Howe Creskt Kent Lore Sabine Ang Gregory Garin Shepper Island Gregory Rudd Milly Rafi Harki Wes Sabini Risaris Polly Froni Gavin Bee Hells Roma Gavin J Mark Norice Subie Pice Marrowlas Hell Tower Marrowlat Sir Pellicore Ang Te Gerry Wells Paris Canterbury Hookquay Mademoiselle Szentes Gavin Portescue Pellinore Matrochat Lore Gavin Thej Birchington Prestgate Margate Bernebay Sir Pellinore Wells Yiord Ge Cort Lotha Coppice

The Tragedy of the Missing Gloves

Fay King offers a quirky reminiscence on glove obsession and misfit fashion. The narrator jokes about wearing gloves on the hands only, pinning gloves to a shoulder, and the awkward habit of grabbing two gloves for one hand.

Fay King Tye

Air-Cooled Footwear for Summer Style and Budget

Lightweight white open-work sandals and breathable leather options shine for warm weather. Three pairs shown include two walking-weight heels and one dressy high heel, all white buck or pigskin for easy care. Priced around ten dollars, they fit a summer wardrobe and budget.

Vague pursuit scene interrupts a race with odd dialogue

A fragmentary race moment shows Gregory pressing a self-starter while A Great Day and Lion bob engage in a confusing chase. The superintendent realizes the mishap, swerves, and a masked exchange occurs ending with unclear dialogue and interrupted action.

Gregory

Corot Wounded In Sudden Attack During Disturbance

In the melee growth swings a heavy stick striking Corot just as a thrown object collides. Corot collapses amid bushes as others rush to aid. Sir Pellingre and Merrowtay react while Chief Constable braces for the escalating commotion and Sabine stays close by.

Corot Sabine Wan Wilhond Neurnd

Proper page sequencing in letter writing explained

In a 1858 guidance piece Mrs Cornelius Beeckman explains two common page orders for folded letters. The writer advocates using the standard reading sequence page one then page three, noting readers expect the first approach for clarity.

Cornelius Beeckman Beeckman Tee King Weas, Syad., Inc

Kuhn Patterson Wedding Is Held At First Baptist Church

The marriage of Evelyn Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Patterson and Charles Kuhn son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kuhn occurred Saturday evening at First Baptist Church with Sr Perry Webb officiating. After the ceremony the couple will reside at 301 West Magnelig Avenue.

Evelyn] Patterson Bri Charles A Patterson Charles Kuhn First Baptist Church Perry Webb West Magnelig Avenue

Sullivan Family Leaves New York for Michigan Flight

The Le Sullivans depart the Waldorf Astoria during their New York stay and plan a three week trip to San Antonio. A mysterious adventure unfolds aboard a plane as the couple and others navigate airborne dangers while the story hints at looming peril and escape.

le Sullivans S. Ai John J. Sullivan Waldorf-Astoria New York City Michigan Mrs. Sullivan San Antonio

Baked Beans for Outdoor Meals and Picnic Ideas

An old style guide extols baked beans as a pioneer staple and ideal outdoor fare. It suggests heating methods from canned beans heated in water or a casserole to using glass bean pots and roasters, plus serving with brown bread and pineapple baked bean salad.

Abel Pine Forest Yea

Advice to Lovelorn Dear Mise Fairfax

A reader laments money struggles with four children and a strict husband who bans dances and seaside trips. The columnist scolds the husband as a spoiled grouch and urges the wife to allow the children modest recreation, while suggesting the mother should consider her own needs and seek moments of happiness for the family within limits.

Mise Fairfax Pioney SS En Auns Pye Myusband Isdy Holy Grouches Lele

Beauty hairs and scalp care tips from a vintage column

A vintage beauty column offers motorized tips on scalp massage and hair care. It advises oil pre-shampoo treatments, rolling techniques, and scalp lubrication to loosen dead scales, renew hair shafts, and maintain a healthy look amid frequent fashion changes.

Suman Dair Sudan Fim

Return of Wes Erkel from Houston trip noted

fragmented OCR snippet reports Wes Erkel returning from Houston with mention of Tylo Mrs Homey heading to Houston and Victoria. It references a pileat at the Ace hotel and a visit to Victoria with a son and daughter. names and details are unclear.

Wes. Erkel Houston Homey Bree Victoria Sam Mr. Nd le Ray Belly

Tri Delta Rush Tea Planned at Mrs. O'Ferrall Home

Tri Delta sorority announces a rush tea Tuesday afternoon at 4 for 8 o'clock in the garden at 117 West Grainfergy Place. Honor guest Lond of Rio will attend and enter the University of Texas this year.

Tri Delta Sorevity WO O'Ferrall West Grainfergy Place Wilk Be Rio University of Texas Tall

Ethel McCateb Rajgotudeky Family Ties and Prohibition Anecdotes

A fragmented note recalls Ethel and Paul Pilon’s Texas home Datelia near Kerrville. It mentions Rita Mite a former Ban Antonian weaving blankets and a wall panel copied from an Argentine saddle blanket. Count Ratgorodsky’s sister in Russia and Mrs N S Von Phul appear with remarks on vodka and post prohibition anxieties. A 6 year old son born May 2 and a 5 year old celebrate birthdays amid reflections on liquor shortages and future gales of change.

Ethel McCateb Rajgotudeky Hasan Paul Rita Ethel Fuid Eal Mite Ban Antonian Ude Kerrville Tithe Count Ratgorodsky Russia Ethel and Lvece N.S. von Phul Texas Canada

Social Calendar for Fifth A

Tuesday luncheon at La Frida honors Miss Polly Fitzsimans and friends. Mrs Ned Gepuy hosts a small luncheon for Miss Betty Baudenschield of Ohio. Mrs Raymond Thompson and Mrs John Gibson plan breakfast at the Areyle Hotel honoring Miss Polly Fitzsimans bride-to-be.

Pal Poche la Frida Ned Gepuy Anthony Iales Betty Baudenschield Ohio Raymond Thompson John Gibson Areyle Hotel Polly . Fitzsimans

Dorothy Waltz Returns From Visit to Rockport and Port Aransas

Dorothy Louise Waltz arrived home in Prigny after a week as guest of her aunt Mrs R F Brice in Rockport and Port Aransas. She traveled with Lieut C Sllsworth Hexhee while Hexhee headed to Boston for Mitchell Field training. Mrs Dan H Wilson and daughter Miss Allie Mae Wilson left for New York City to study piano at the Daily Yard School of Music.

Dorothy Louise Waltz R. F. Brice Rockport Porth Aransas Prigny Daily Yiard School of Music

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