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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1940

Page

14

Detective tone fades as Schuyler yacht plot unfolds

Tony Worth is drawn into a covert royal scheme to shield heiress Marie Schuyler from subversive forces. The Chief hints at a kidnapping or marriage trap tied to her vast fortune. Tony plans a protective assignment involving key figures including the Marchese Lippi and the Baroness Lancer while officials weigh risks. Marie calls from Naples, professing romance with Lippi and planning stay via seaplane, heightening tension as Rome Athens intrigue grows.

Rynopsis Anthony Worth Jr Marie Schuyler Maurie Felix Northeim Marchese Lipp Tony World Modes Ed Keeler Fairchild Keeler Worth Serrice Schuyler Uncle Sam The Rivera

Beauty Hints From An Era On Eyes And Kindness

The piece notes that eye appeal comes from UPOs shape color and expression plus a friendly soul. It urges warmth and kindness as the best way to keep beauty, praising a well bred woman who stays cheerful, polite to all, and avoids disturbances for lasting youth.

Simple Ringworm Itch Relieved by Black Ant White Ointment

To ease itching burning and soreness from simple ringworm use Black ant White Ointment a soothing antiseptic dressing that destroys the responsible agent. Apply with Hinck and White Skim S04p as directed.

USA

Prune celebrates growing girl with tailored gray wardrobing

A vintage note describes a matching double-breasted Packet set for a child age seven to fourteen. The gray flannel outfit with red stitching and silver buttons is designed to coordinate with blouses and skirts, and to help a youngster keep her first skirt neatly in place.

Capyt 1840 winter wear description by King Friss

A fragment from Capyt 1840 notes a girl aged 10 to 11 wearing an expensive gray flannel salt suit with a pleated skirt and a knitted jacket in grey and red. Though labeled for spring, the salt outfits are praised as versatile for summer vacations, suitable for both shore and mountains requiring wool clothing.

Emay

Hot Cross Buns Recipe for Good Friday and Easter

A period article presents a streamlined hot cross buns recipe emphasizing extended Lent usage. It covers yeast prep, spicing including cloves cinnamon and nutmeg, fruit additions like citron and raisins, and a two stage rise using warm water steam for texture. Steps detail mixing, kneading, shaping into balls, rising, glazing, and baking at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Sorority Plans Pledge Meeting This Thursday

The Yemmeskee Sigmia sorority will hold a pledge meeting Thursday afternoon at Ming Boobie Wallner’s home on the Barca F024.

Yemmeskee Sigmia Sorority Ming Boobie Wallner

Coffee by the fireplace in social dining manners

A reader asks about serving after dinner coffee in the living room and how to handle guest preferences. The writer argues the custom is gracious and suitable even for informal homes, advising hosts to ask or bow to guests' wishes and noting the observed etiquette of table service when guests expect it.

Cornelius Beeckman Essen King Syn

Miss Seeligson To Return Home For Holidays

Elaine Seeligson will come home from Dana Hall to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jamar Seeligson. John W. Goode, attending Washington and Lee University, will spend Easter with the Goose family at their home.

Elaine Seeligson Dana Hall Jamar Seeligson John W. Goode Washington and Lee University J. W. Goose Bee

Social Calendar Los Angeles Wednesday Evening Highlights

Social calendar notes several gatherings in honor of brides to be including Miss Katherine Riedenharn Miss Lorraine Stutaman and Miss Lorraine Garrett. events feature spinster suppers dinners lunches brunches and a kitchen shower at Mrs Childre home with a book review by the San Antonio Bat Association auxiliary at the Menger hotel.

Mis J. E. Harper Katherine Riedenharn Lorraine Stutaman Lorraine Garrett and Liput Dougyas C. Folhamus Mesdames Titeron Souler E. F. Wadwiets Cecil Childre Woman's Auxiliary San Antonio Bat Association Menger Hotel

Mrs Stuart Campbell Heads to New Orleans Visit

Mrs Stuart Campbell of Louisville has left for New Orleans where Mr Campbell will join her. They will drive to their home after a several day visit. Mrs Campbell has been lodged at an attractive home. Mrs Bert Perry Miss Jewel Martin and Milton Jones, who will wed April 6, will be honored with a barbecue on March 23 by Miss Irene Cowan. A backyard barbecue invitation has been placed in the mail.

Greenwich Tony Worth Tony Worth Tenry Armstrong Willian Spears Stuart Campbell New Orleans Louisville Mr. Campbell Campbell Bert Perry Jewel Martin Ailton Jones Apell Irene Cowan Milton Jones

Art Hixon's Visit Ends as They Leave for East

Mr and Mrs F C Hixon hosted guests Mr and Mrs Art Hixon of Pasadena California. The Hixons departed Wednesday morning for New Orleans or Florida with plans to stop at the station for a West Indies visit later.

Art Hixons East City F.C. Hixon Art Hixon Pasadena Calif

Lovelorn Advice on Calm Temper and Marriage

Beatrice Fairfax counsels couples on temper control in marriage. A wife who calms her rage can improve mental and physical health, while a temperate wife is more effective than a dull, discontented partner. Men are urged to guide and support calm behavior for harmony and affection. Distributed by King Features Syndicate.

Beatrice Fairfax Miss Patriar Porson Fea Aynd Ine

Cardul Aims to Aid Women’s Period Pain Relief

An older health ad touts Cardul as a protector of women’s health, claiming it alleviates headaches nervousness and menstrual discomfort by stimulating appetite increasing gastric flow aiding digestion and building energy. It suggests taking Cardul before and during the cycle for relief and notes a long history of use.

Cardus Mara Tpan

Pilon and town notes mix charm and mishaps in spring

Martha Calhoun writes of Olgs Seles fa, a gifted whistler, and a porch scene with purple geraniums on the Johnston Cole mans front porch. A nautical tale ends with a scorpion-filled boat, bailing in shallow water as the era of trick Easter rabbits returns.

John Colemans Scorpions

Club Calendar For San Antonio Groups

Wednesday evening events include the Blind Citizens organization at Denver Heights 8 p.m. and the International Y Fites of the YWCA at the International Institute $15 North Pecps street. Thursday lists OLE Easter egg hunt 4 p.m. at Olmos Park, City Federation of Women's Clubs at Plaza Hotel noon, Alamo chapter D A RK at Mrs. Thomas Lentz home 271 East Lullwood, San Antonio Self Culture club at Mrs Brandt Badger, Elizabeth Tynan P T A 330 p.m. at the school, Morrill Ward P T A at the school auditorium.

Blind Citizens’ Organization of San Antonio Denver Heights International Y-Fites Y.W. C International Institute Pecps Girls! Friendly Society St. Mark's Episcopal Church Parr Ish Olmos Park City Federation of Women’s Clubs Plaza Hotel Alamo D. A. RK Thomas Lentz East Lullwood Avenue Brandt Badger Elizabeth Tynan

MacClellands Wilh Leave for S A In April

Lieutenant and Mrs Chalmers MacClelland have been stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. They will leave in April with their two daughters Josephine and Elizabeth Ann for San Antonio. They will visit relatives in Fayetteville Arkansas then go to Hawaii. Mrs MacClelland and daughters will be guests of Mr and Mrs Schreiner before heading west to visit her father Albert W West. Lieutenant MacClelland will be away on maneuvers. They depart June 6 for the new Hawaii station.

Mra. Chalmers Kirk MacClelland Aberdeen Proving Ground Orly Josephine Elizabeth Ann San Antonio Fayetteville Ark W. West Leutenant MacClelland MacClellands Hawaii

Miss Jean Lapham Returns From Hawaii Trip

Miss Jean Lapham arrived home after a several month visit in Hawaii. Mrs. A. W. West Jr. of Marfa Texas and Mrs. W. A. King hosted guests Wendy and Miss Lapham. They will depart for their ranch home later this week. Miss Virginia Matthews attends Hollins College in Virginia and will spend Easter in Philadelphia and Newark. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gabbott of Shanghai have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Koch and plan a six month tour of Canada and the United States before returning home.

Jean Lapham Hawaii Wendy Manakoo F. My A. W. West Jr Marfa Texas Virginia Matthews John Matthews Hollins College Virgina Philadelphia Newark Frank Gabbott Shanghai China Robert W. Koch Canada United States

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By Maryse Rutledge Ed Kreler Mass Schuyler Europe Varius Ed Ketler Tony Herald Felix Nochieim Marchese Lippi Baroness Lancer Conte d i Savoia Toni Marie Judge Fairchild Dancerez Jose Bay of Pheleron Athens Conn Sid Marle Schuyler Naples Mike Robert Fatrenild Greece Italy Phaleron Nino Armstrong Sears Jee Maryse Rutledes Syad Lac Ford S. Artid American Institute of Laundering Arvid Beauty LLA Wood By Mildrei Miss Seeligson L.A Pilon Martha B. Calhoun Olgs Monsieur Chambray S. A Fredericksburg
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