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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1939

Page

5

The Cairo Garter Murders Mystery on a Cairo bound voyage unfolds

On a British Intelligence mission Hugh North and Bruce Kilgour ride Fort Lucknow toward Cairo to uncover a spree of baffling murders tied to a mysterious Armstrong figure. They discuss Followsbee and Ladd while parsing who aboard can be trusted as danger grows and a decisive clue nears.

Deuce Kilgour Cay Hugh Morb U. S Army Intelligencr Tucknow Sem Hig Kilgour George Bulayen Cairo North Kilgour M. Levasseur Barkin Ladd Hicterd Melhensnn Schager Levusstur Dr. Ladd Lolita Ladd Col. Stag Melhorne Puldiee Fortune Captain Diston North Mentifie Dinglish Monsieur PriMpides Valadiellenia Chetmnicat Works At Fares Natta Ladd Ben Yamen Hasid Kuler Disinn Kilgony Will Norh Hugh North Tim Scotland Yard Mr. Armstrong Bruce Kilkour Distot Lower Asia Minor Noddal Gunhinning Carle Blanthe Armstrong Hugh Giles Elks Wan Lucknow River Heineman Sehlager Tim Worndenne Donovan Ana Fen

Pays Income Tax But It’s No Drain

Pays income tax in DES Mayiss Iowa. The payer reports a taxable income of 63 cents with four percent, or 2 cents, as tax due. The text appears garbled and may describe a nominal tax assessment or an error in the federal system.

Des Mayiss Iowa Hingie

W Stuart Booth Elected Trustee Of Publishing Firm

W Stuart Booth named trustee of the Christian Benevolence Publishing company, succeeding W Gluart Booth. Details indicate Booth becomes a director alongside Flynt Gaurett of Christ, Seienilsi, Boston, with further local ties noted.

W. Stuart Booth Ie W. Gluart Booth Te Christan Beienre Publishing Comnany, Ta le Hh Une Flynt Gaurett of Christ Seienilsi Boston Hed Ween Muir

Fashionable rayon cruise wear for coastal leisure

In 1949, King Foas Sync, Inc promotes natural rayon crene ensembles designed as a complete escape wardrobe for beach and cruise life. The seoul styled pieces fold into a yoke of brown matching accessories, ideal for home entertaining and daily living.

Seoul Cupyt King Foas Sync, Inc

Good Manners By Mrs Cornelius Beeckman Foxes in a New York Play

A review discusses The Tittle Foxes and its moral appeal to readers, urging attention to small failings in everyday behavior. It highlights the play’s focus on “idle foxes” that spoil values, and lists common social missteps from public behavior to dining etiquette, urging better manners.

Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman New York Afl Lana Fox Hubbard Revea T. Soma

Beauty Tips On Hair Clips And Face Care

A curious guide discusses new hair clips and cosmetic tricks. It mentions white velvet decorations, rouge touches, and careful powdering for polished ears and facial features. It warns against obvious cosmetic overuse and suggests consulting a family doctor for surgeons practiced in related procedures.

Quay

Sarah Dugger to Be Feted With Parties

Message announces wedding plans for Sarah Littan Dugger and Rafael Joseffy set for April 14 with multiple pre nuptial events. Mrs Archie Brown hosts a luncheon March 30 for the bride to be followed by a luncheon at the country club hosted by Mrs J B O'Neil on April 31.

Sarah Littan Dugger Rafael Joseffy Armonth Hut Packies Fox Eaick Archie | Brown Macgaret Terrell Sarah Lillian J. B. O'Nei Country Club

Visitors Arrive Far Stay With Lee Rices

Mrs Lee Rice hosts mutof town friends at her home with a Welcome mat out. Miss Gloria Bacgte of Beaumont, a Boytoy Wied student, visits from Friday to Wednesday after completing final exams. Another visitor from Mrs Chant eler's Home In Houstay joins to spend several days.

Dr. Wiig Lee Rice Gloria Bacgte Beaumont Boytoy Wied GlhanMer Anc & A Vlaltisig Horth Chanteler Houstay Bo

Parties Planned In April for Debs Events

Debutante season continues with April parties in Vilvius. Teshya Apel 4 hosts alongside Mrs Hubert Jackson and Miss Ruth Stephenson. Mrs William Beard Jr accompanies, with Gunter Ttardte to judge a spring social on April 14 featuring Mitsas Hovdlen Pardue and Margaret Boy.

Vilvius Teshya Apel Hubert Jackson Ruth Stephenson William Beard Jr Gunter Ttardte

Social Calendar Teases San Antonio Social Events

Social calendar notes a tea at Hust Mistretor Avenue by Mrs Marlon Longaker honoring Miss Elizabeth Porgason and Miss Sarah Dilan Waeger bride to be. a general meeting of the Battle of Flowers association is set for 10 30 am in the west room of the Municipal building.

Wheeler Bell Jwidhdon Elizabeth Porgason Marlon Longaker Hust Mistretor Avenue Sarah Dilan Waeger Mee Wlowers SS Gorttiner Casa Regina Plertan Elbol New Brauntils Avenue Blue Bonnetgrove Woodmet Hall Sunshine Serviee Club Myrtle Grove Stars Roebuck Nekodah Temple Iners Eve Louise Brice San Antonio Albert jBnell Stanley Olreje Ladien Jorie Grand Army of the San Antonio Tenshizs

Birth Announcement and Event Recap in 1920s Style

A family birth notice reports the arrival of a girl at home with Dr. care. The Strug Players will present a second concert at the St Anthony Hotel ballroom at 8 30 p m. Luncheon honors for Mrs Larathy Edwards of Los Angeles and two other out of town guests were hosted at Wrackenridge Sunken Gardens with St Patrick’s motifs and 12 covers.

Hanert Atmars Reber’ Athige Nvaven Aeved Nm Serly Con‘certs Strug Players Ie St. Anthony Lola Farnstworth Selikpatiten Byrd Sunken Gardens Wrackenridge Pack Larathy Edwards Los Angeles J. G. Velvin Midland Texas Hy Zingleman Guero

Dear Miss Fairfax laments mercenary matchmakers in society

A reader letter denounces mercenary dating, blaming affluent, clubgoing women for seeking marriage with money rather than worth. The writer urges finding practical, hardworking partners and warns against social climbers who seek wealth over domestic virtue. A classified ad notes a new two story square-cut stone home at 2202 West Gramercy for sale.

Tyreatrice Fairfax Miss Fairfax Toxveles Gina Kinw Tne

Woman reads fast from public library and faces charges

A thoughtful, anxious account of a young woman of Scotch descent who devours library books, forgets a due date, fears debt, and ultimately wards off worry after misplacing a loaned volume. The piece notes her sleep disturbances and the community’s sympathy as she contemplates a return to normal reading.

Martha SH Anthony Adverse Public -Library Ming Bann Witney

Community Club Calendar Highlights and Meetings

Monday evening events include The FParents group at 7:20 and a Southwest festival chorus at 6:30. Teachers association gathers in the Plaza ballroom. various clubs meet across city venues from the Public Library auditorium to private homes and hotel ballrooms.

Brackenrlige High Sehen Gunter Hotel W. S.A Piuh. Strent Broadway San Antonio Una Madrixon Square Presbyterian Church

Roast Varieties for Company Dinners with Lamb Shoulder

Table Talk outlines roast variety beyond standard legs and ribs. It highlights lamb shoulder as a tender flavorful option, boned or left flat for stuffing, plus pineapple stuffing and apple dressings for pork shoulders, with guidance on roasting times and simple flavor twists to diversify holiday or dinner menus.

Mildrei Éanelly

Anna Goering Earns High Rank at Bul Ross College

Anna Goering of San Antonio Monday ranked among the top 18 percent of students at Bul Ross State College Alpine during the 1038 39 term, based on grades recorded. The notation lists Miss Ciopving and Alpine Tots of 460 palate as context for the achievement.

Anna Goering San Antonio Bul Ross State College

BC Pain Relief Ad Promises Fast Headache Aid

An old advertisement touts quick acting prescription style ingredients in the BC formula to relieve jitters headaches neuralgia and neural tension after a bad night. It claims fast relief without opium or derivatives and offers 10¢ and 25¢ sizes.

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