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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1941

Page

8

Winged Hearts at Kent Farm Amid Wartime Reunion

In Kent England aviator David Hutchinson of the Royal Air Force meets Wendy Bruice amid a wartime home leave. As three enemy Messerschmitts pursue a Spitfire, Hutchinson rushes to fight while Wendy frets for him and recalls her brother Philip’s bravado. The scene shifts to the family manor The Downs where Lady Harrowsdale aids the hospital as Wendy struggles with fear for David and the danger facing the young airmen.

S.ynapais David Hutchinson Royal Air Force Tiernets Kent England Wendy Bruice Ambulance Corps David Misserschmitts Wendy Lord Tarrowsdale Wat Lady Harrowsdale David Hutcheinson Philip Midlands Bruces Éaglay

Saw His Glance and the Squadron Orders

The scene centers on David Hutchinson and Philip Brace as they follow the Hornets in autumn. Wendy observes her brother’s fiancé and smiles while the two men discuss urgent orders to join the squadron. A telephonic interruption shifts the mood as Wendy tracks a golf ball near the house.

David Hutchinson Philip Brace David Wendy Philip Father

Frances Roffe and Mrs Wright Honored Tea

Mrs Sterling Pree Adams and her daughter hosted a Wednesday afternoon tea honoring Miss Frances Rolfe, bride to be, and her bridal party. Mrs Adams and guests welcomed the Roffe and Wright families, with Mrs Laura Phelps and Miss Ann Wilbourn assisting, about 75 guests present.

Sterling Pree Adams G. KM. Darling Frances Rolfe John Worth Wright Evelyn Peyton Roffe A. W. Roffe Wright Bernard Peyton Darling Adams Laura Phelps Lauran Louise Phelps Ann Wilbourn François E. Corder Arthur Wilbourn E. A. Xelly Thorne Strayer

Mrs Slieren Returns From Cuba Visit

Mrs Elizabeth Slieren returned Tuesday night from a ten month trip to Cuba. Her son Arthur and daughter Betty Ann drove to Houston with John Huth to meet the boat. She visited Havens, Santiago, Puerto Rico and other interesting points on the Asiatic route.

Slieren Cuba Elizabeth Slieren Arthur Betty Ann Houston John Huth Stieren Havens Santiago Puerto Rico

Beauty Hints From A So-Called Expert On Grooming

A fragmented advice piece promotes slim waists and leg muscles through hip swinging and proper walking. It warns against unbecoming habits and urges women to resemble European standards of poise. The text offers elementary facial care tips and a dubious regimen for chin reduction and brushing techniques.

Table Talks on Rhubarb Desserts and Eclipses

The article describes rhubarb cultivation and preparation for baked desserts with varied steps, including a quick greenhouse growth method and a sprinkling of sugar, plus a recipe for rhubarb tapioca pudding. It also notes total solar eclipses discussed as a new phenomenon produced via a television device, and mentions images in an American weekly distributed with a Sunday Light.

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Winter visit xxxxx San Antonio social week ends

San Antonio debs held a gay winter visit with Dallas guests Louise Cherry Robbe Welder Dolly Kuntz and Donnie Fraser joining Mrs A L Chilton for two dinners and a luncheon at Nachwen Jam. Guests included Miss Barbara Cahoon and Miss Elizabeth Watterworth. The week featured hosted meals, a La Fonda luncheon, and a breakfast. A Chicago bride joins the social scene as Belen May Grinalda weds Garleton Adams Jr at the bride’s aunt’s home with family present.

San Antonio Mises Louise Cherry Robbe Welder Dolly Kuntz Donnie Fraser Donnie A. L. Chilton Edward Horsley Elizabeth Watterworth P. D. Miller Fist Presbyter Lary Church Liewt. C Fichtner Courin W. Fichtner Carleton Adama Soliple Mexico Chicago Uptawn Payers Grafsitte Erni Gartelon Wodalos Main Avenue High School St. Mary's University Junior Chamber of Commerce

Advice to Lovelorn Bear Miss Fairlex and the Hobby War

A reader laments marital strain caused by her husband’s photography hobby and his orders to quit the kitchen. The writer questions if the wife's objections are fair and suggests couples share hobbies or adapt to each other, noting hobbies can be safety valves and urging mutual support and compromise.

Fairlex Marrage Airst Wioppertuyne Times Jain Dole Ana Theresie Nat Ford Raat Basbards Iinds Ubanktel Wena Syed

Alice Ruth Brady Honor Guest At Luncheon

Alice Ruth Brady attends a luncheon as honor guest with a list of attendees including J. J Howder Garland dicksen Lame uel Shiv and others. The event features a supper at 7 and planned musical entertainment by Pralay Gankes WM.

Alice Ruth Brady Miss Allen Trum Brads Angie Ind Tor Mennuries J. J? Howder Garland Dicksen Lameuel Shiv John Siddieton J. G. Yeu Walter Wallhall Mery Wilsh Patsy Inden Sara Penaingion Navey Odem Dune Etroud Parashae Alabio Cauach Pralay

Miss Gravesi Visit Planned Before Fiance Wedding

Miss Neil Ciraens of Carina Emings plans a visit to mother of her fiancé Miss Gravesi. Taylor family and Mary Casey of this city prepare, with Lane Taylor Jr. and Miles Graves linked to an April wedding in Uvalde. Members from across the area send greetings and attend social events ahead of the marriage.

Neil Gravesi Neil Ciraens Carina Miss Graves Tom Gasater Pullurrins Mary Casey Lane Taylor Jr Miles Graves Misa Graves

Club Calendar For St Anthony and Local Groups

Calendar brief of church and community events listing weekly meetings at St Mark's parish house St Anthony hotel Legion auxiliary and P.T.A. scenes at schools garden club and women’s groups with times ranging from 2:20 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Inclues dates, hosts and location specifics for many groups around the city.

Zeta Bela Sigma Philazaorlty Agpa Larfraine Smith Ralph Waldo Ringerson Junker Nathaniel Hawthorne Tadies Até and Missionary Society of Mas Thomir Tre Fore Waverly First Baptist Vehayel Texas Mision Fiorny and Training School Fidelis Metrons Mes. M If. Fine Pockayeiyie Jamachuptwe J, A. McIntosh West Woodlawn

Good Manners But Frank Talk Cost Mrs Hall Friends

A fragment discusses Mrs Hall’s blunt honesty and candor as a cause of few close friends. It argues tact and consideration balance honesty, noting her “brutal truth” can unsettle others and erode friendships despite a veneer of sincerity. The piece suggests tempering truth with empathy to win lasting regard.

MRE Cornelius Beeckman Mrs. Hall Dvne Mall Hall Efe Tes Jin Beng

Phoenix Club Birthday Luncheon Brings Tuncheon In The Bright Shawl

The Phoenix club hosts a birthday luncheon on Saturday at 12 30 p m featuring Tuncheon In The Bright Shawl. It marks the thirty seventh year for the affiliated club and honors Evatt Moon president of the city federation.

Phoenix Club Tuncheon My. Evatt Moon Federa Hii Bre Buest sHenkey

Fragmentary .reader note recalls wartime orders and social events

The fragment mentions a new army order on halved cuts and military movements, references to Britt War Relief and revenue, plus wedding notices with many Johns in the family. It cites by name Mrs Worth Wright and Helen Elder Cassin, and notes a braiding lace detail and a law claim by Monsieur Chambyay.

John Worth Wright Helen Cassin Jol John Jali

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