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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1949

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Woman Injured In Auto Crash In San Antonio

Mrs. Christine V. Smith aged 88 of 1923 W Theo Avenue remained in critical condition after a car driven by her husband R C Smith rear ended a parked truck at Zarzamora and Hidalgo. She suffered severe head injuries and fractures of both arms and was taken to Baptist Memorial hospital. In a second incident in the 6200 block of W Commerce St, Jose Trevino G Alsup and another man were injured and transported to Santa Rosa hospital after a vehicle struck a pedestrian who had just left a car. Police report the pedestrian was crossing and was hit by another vehicle as he ran across the street. Mrs Hathaway was listed as driver.

Christine V. Smith W. Theoave R. C. Smith Zarzamora Hidalgosts

Memorial concert to honor UW honored dead on campus

Three San Antonians Cadet Pilot Paul Currie 2nd Lt George Cary and Cpl James Elliott among 31 Civil War and later war dead listed for a University of Wisconsin memorial concert on March 20. Names span Civil War World War I World War II with totals 31 2 356 612.

University of Wisconsin Paul M. Currie George A. Cary Air Service James N. Eliott

Sunday Dinner Consomme Brothel Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

A nostalgic recipe card outlines Sunday dinner featuring consomme chicken with barbecue sauce, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, pear, green pepper salad, and butterscotch beverage. It lists ingredients like salad oil, pepper, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, water, and garlic. The method describes browning chicken skin side down, then cooking with seasonings and sauce before serving with sides.

Pope Marks 10 Years as Ruler

Pope Pius XIT marks ten years since coronation with a solemn pontifical mass in the Sistine Chapel as diplomatic corps and court members attend. The report lists funeral notices and obituaries for several local figures including Mrs Proneca N Meeller and others, with details on services and arrangements in Randolps, Wellsboro, and nearby areas.

Vatican City Fius Xit Cele Rohie Sistine Chapel Fowler Irs Jerry Frits” Streidel Streichel Torro Mia J Geena Bervicts Riebe Hota EA Miller San Joss Buriay Sack Lane Mugler Ace Randoph Tiel Saryivers Proneca N-Meeller Randolph Field Harold E. Mueller Attonio John Curtly Messers Maritha’ Frances Mustler Hani Island Sah Mealinls Eda I Iing Sur Enoar Roy Akers Grossyan LE Ben Grosse Alrita Om’ Coe Sax Antonia Cay Akers Haneral Dome Rebbe Rosenblum Ig Redtet Ror Akers Cole M-Sat Israel Jane Cole RPA Rorikandy Bikers Mire Maria Vister Nettie Pellvegte Wellsboro Dan Cove Wellsbore Pas Wellieteg Barneshort Evan Niagara Falls Merch Srawington Haraven Furertl Ceaplain Ter Intermeat Fe Sas Celzatery Auspices Army Lodre No Charien Wanecan Eee Werth

Thrifty Lenten Fare from Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen

From Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen a thrifty Lenten menu includes a chicken fricassee with bided potatoes and peas, a peach halves dessert, and an orange ambrosia. The feature provides detailed preparations for Sunday and Saturday meals, with steps to prepare stock, gravy, and a simplified two serving option. Reads as a 1949 Sunday breakfast and dinner plan with practical tips and measurements.

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Eye Wrinkles and Ways to Preserve Eye Shape

Tips on wrinkle prevention around the eyes focus on reducing strain and guarding light. Advice covers natural eyelid behavior, expression impact, makeup tricks, and the value of eye protection over vanity. It warns against overdoing exercises and stresses medical supervision if issues arise.

Helen R Cea Bates

Fashion notes at Battle of Flowers meet in Texas

Miread McGary reviews attendees at the Battle of Flowers event noting W E Nesbit in navy with white neckline and light blue red trim, Mrs E W Bickett in gray with veiled hat, Mrs A N Champion in navy suit, Mrs George Friedrichs in red hat with cherry trim, Mrs Tom Goad in navy skirt and plaid accessory, Mrs John Gaddis in cocoa tones, Mrs Charles Roos in navy frock with crepe fringe, and Mrs Franz Groog with bluebonnets.

Miread McGary Saturday Review of Fashions Battle of Flowers W.E. Nesbit E. W. Bickett A. N. Champion George’ Friedrich Menger Hotel Tom Goad John Gaddis Anacacho Room Charles Roos John G Mortis Franz Groog

Joan Fontaine to shoot interiors for September in Hollywood

Hollywood March 12 Joan Fontaine plans August Italy trip for exterior work on September interiors. She signed with Hal for the film, despite a cold, and will stay in Italy about two weeks. Ray Milland may co star. Zanuck aims to adapt A Letter to Three Husbands, seeking a strong adult entertainments year.

Parsons Modem Pletare Hollywood Joan Fontaine Italy Smet Joan Hal Jean Bood Darryl Zanuck Ali

Pattern Led Byron Dress Pattern Sale Highlight

A vintage notice promotes a light pattern depart sale offering patterns for a range of sizes 12 through 40 with yardage details for a 35 inch fabric. It touts easy sew instructions and illustrated charts, inviting readers to send coins for the pattern and promising colorful spring fashions for all ages plus a baby bottle holder novelty.

Byron San Antonio San Antonio Texas Marian Satani

April 73 Horoscope Notes and Local Obituary Fragments

A garbled clipping summarizes daily guidance and health notes, then reports the death of Bedford Galloway, Mesquite former mayor, on March 11. The piece blends astrology with civic news, mentioning public figures and a range of social themes common to the era.

Atarh Seoday Hiies Steere Bedford

Cocktail party and talks at the Bexar County Medical Society event

A San Antonio gathering hosted by Mrs. Richard Earle and Mrs. Belvin Pritchett featured a brunch and luncheon as the Bexar County Medical Society auxiliary presented civic talks on supporting the county hospital. Attendees included Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Copeland, Tom Pressly, and dairy men. Decorations honored St Patrick’s Day. The event included social chatter and a discussion on community health needs.

Bexar Medical Society Copeland Pe Lyon San Antonio Belvin Pritchett Tom Mesdames Milton Maxwell Josepher Koon Nately

Puzzle game from 1939 note by Willem J Miller

A quirky 1939 puzzle by Willem J Miller describes a two pile message game. Readers count letters in first names and adjust by simple rules to obtain a key number. Starting from the left top corner of a rectangle, readers check key numbers left to right and read the message beneath the checked figures.

Willem J. Miller

Miss Ethel Flock and judges honored at joint swamp banquet

Miss Ethel Bf Flock of Aurora was honored at a joint banquet hosted by two swamps. Attendees included her father J Flock, and other notable figures such as Rose Cramer from Dallas, J H Hartington grand leader, Agnes Berlinger, Julia Wilt, Cassie Couitting from Dallas, and Cassie Couigttin from Cavite's swamp.

Ethel Bf. Flock Aurora Miss Flock J. Flock Rose Cramer Dallas Supreme Caltete J. H.hartington Agness Berlinger Monsters Julia. Wilt Cassie Couigttin Dal.las Cavite

Air Gas Stations Revealed in Tucson Report

In Tucson on March 12 a5 details describe two air refueling squadrons enabling nonstop flight, including remarks on ongoing operations. The report notes chromium content in steel alloys varies from 13 to 20 percent, claimed to prevent stains rust and scale.

Tucson U.S Aert Janesers Treceh Istalatess

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