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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1939

Page

2

The Cairo Garter Murders Chapter In Egypt

Inspector Clive Dimbashd leads White Detectives in Lower Egypt as Major Hil Bour and Cates discuss the Fel fonsbee murder. North analyzes motives tied to gun running into Palestine, while officials push to curb illegal arms trafficking amid regional tensions.

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Murders Across Deserts Hint at Smuggling Ring

Egyptian police trace a string of killings dating back to 3036, with victims left in remote spots and a woman's garter found on each. Report reveals ties to smugglers and a vast arms trade, as inspector Clive and North piece together a conspiracy spanning Cairo to Port Said and distant borders.

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Beauty Hints for Vintage Hair Curl Techniques

The article discusses old-time spiral winding for permanent waves with a long growth, noting the styling places the wave near the seat rather than the crown. It emphasizes trained operators using high-grade tools and timing, and advises brushing out hair color before the curling process.

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Spaghetti dishes and casseroles featured in Table Talks

Mildred Kitchen presents quick uses for canned spaghetti and leftovers, with recipes for Spaghetti Bayou at La, Spaghetti Casseroles, and a Meat Pie with Spaghetti center. Recipes blend cooked spaghetti, ham, onions, peppers, and cheese in oven baked dishes, aiming for tasty crowd-pleasing meals.

Manners at Home and Dining Etiquette Dialogues

A fragmented 1920s crowd-sourced etiquette exchange discusses removing hats at home, introductions at table, and who sits or stands when guests arrive. Dorothy and Dray Mrs Breckman offer guidance on when to greet, invite, or seat a guest, emphasizing guest comfort and formality.

Breckman Walter Noman Dorothy

Corsets and Posture: Lessons in Proper Lacing and Fit

The text discusses selecting an experienced corset maker and proper foundation garments. It emphasizes testing and experimenting to find the right fit, describes lacing from the bottom, the aim to shape the torso, and notes how posture suffers without supportive undergarments. It hints at variations in silhouettes and the role of corsets in enhancing appearance and posture.

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Fifteen Reported Dead in French Avalanche Path

In the Pyrenees near Lake Isour the avalanche swept workers from the banks, trapping many. Reports say fifteen men perished while rescue efforts continue for thirty six others believed stranded.

Touloube France Isour Pyrenees Sexcie Sauada

Germany Faces Tax Plan to Pay Future Bills

Berlin reports a unique plan to borrow against future taxes to fund a year of conquests and public works. Chancellor Hitler seeks cash to cover federal and municipal debts while stressing wartime strain on finances. A tax scheme would issue future revenue notes, shifting burden from present to next years.

Berlin Germany Hitler Almeelf Ansia Sudetenland Bonemia Rayla Bloyakle Miter Feders Fritz Reinherdt Unance

Slayer Doomed 15 Times Must Die In Shameful Reprieve

Roy Lexkach, 71, faced 15 death warrants before reprieve. Judge Arthur H. James refused further intervention and ordered the execution to proceed Monday morning. Lockard, a former Altoona worker, was convicted of the spike slaying of 3-year-old Matthew Karmendt. his mother Margaret was his sweetheart and Harmetdl, wife of an Altoona mill worker, serves a prison term.

Belvevonth New Rockview Penitentiary Roy Lexkach Arthur H. James Aherd Lockard Altoona jWwea Matthew Senry”) Karmendt Margaret Harmetdl Altoons

River Project under way in San Antonio

Ground breaking ceremonies were held at noon Friday for the Beautification of the San Antonio River project. The estimated cost is 265,600 dollars. Walter B. Napier presided as master of ceremonies with Jno r Wilte using a golden shovel to start the work. Speakers included J. A. Hazel tge WEA administrator for the San Antonio area Mayor C Quin and Rev. Edward B Harrison. The tribute was paid to the late 5 PL Arneson, a former WPA administrator who secured assurance of WPA funds.

San Antonio Smith-Young Walter B. Napier Chamber of Commerce Jno R C. Quin Edward BP Harrison St. Marya Catholic Church Trinute PL Arneson WPA la Wpa

Advice to Lovelorn Dear Miss Fairfax

Dear reader seeks guidance on whether to pursue a relationship with a long-time partner. The writer notes a broken date after a movie plan, questions fairness and timing, and weighs waiting until age 18 or 21. The column cautions early marriage risks and cites historical examples, urging thoughtful consideration of parental views and personal readiness.

Miss Fairfax Amy Ehall Ayer Yana Wanekes Prokon Cates

Pattern 9889 Smartest Style for Children's Frocks

An advertising item outlines Marian Martin and Berlan Martin spring patterns for children ages 2 to 10 with details on bodice trims sleeves and ruffles. It offers pattern 0069 and book 15 cettes with sizes and yardage, urging readers to send 15 cents and order through the Pattern Dept. at the San Antonio Light.

Martin ‘Martin Colina Marian Martin Aura Siza Pania Tadey San Antonio

Students Hear Council Praise At Texas Convention

About 100 students from public schools attended the Texas Association of Student Councils two day session at Herlandate High School auditorium. Speakers included T Q Syrgley Port Arthur superintendent and Ralph Phelps North Dale High school who spoke on student government. Grady Jordan Dallas Association president presided as officers were to be elected.

Paunella Texas Association of Student Councils Herlandate High School T. Q Syrgley Port Artur Ralph Phelrs North Dale High School Southern Association of Btudent Grady Jordan Dallas

Services Will Be Broadcast From Travis Park Methodist Church

Beginning Sunday the Travis Park Methodist church will broadcast services on radio station TSA from W300 to 12 pm each Sunday. Rev Albert Phitkey announces a tenor musical concert and prayer service with a sermon on the theme My Brother's Keeper. The Young People’s choir will sing during the service and a church fellowship dinner will follow with Men of the Church, the Workin council, and Zone visi 6 planning a combined dinner at 6 40 pm. The Board of Chairs Lane Kanentdon will meet Tuesday at 6 30 pm.

Travis Park Methodist Church TSA Albert Phitkey Mimite Cheale Staten At & P.m Ahirkey Tournaty Toy Cownell M ‘Tesclys

Robbery Report Details Multiple Thefts Across City

In a rough police report a series of thefts are noted. A purse containing six dollars was stolen after a Black suspect fled. Items including a saxophone and a radio were reported missing from locations such as a hotel ballroom and a residence. Several individuals, including Petra Come and Paul Wells, Johnny Doe, and others, are named among the affected, with various addresses linked to the incidents. Authorities recovered eight dresses and a fur coat among recovered items.

Alexig Petra Come Santi New Hropinteles Ayerud Paul Wells Leighs Street Alrocs North Minry Tom Maides Broadway Plaza Hotel Renr Weat Fismera Place Ontaring Navarro Coralva Jatreet Biro Clayton West King’s Highway A. H. Ochs Jr City Street Leense R. J. Graham Hunt Avenue Hently Pay Avenue Bhorlf Vernon Schneider Lato Pacherco Lanton Howe Banla Keag

Maury Maverick outlines Pusan ticket platform

Maury Maverick, mayoral candidate, presented the Fusion ticket platform to Compay club members. He stressed lower costs for better government, opposing a larger city payroll, urged central purchasing reform, a modern police force, traffic surveys, stringent law enforcement, improved parks, and a comprehensive city improvement plan. A public meeting was announced for Friday night March 31 with the Municipal auditor.

Pusan Maury Maverick Mpyer American Cies Maverick Fusion Ticket Gan Antonio San Antonio Nest Ftre Informa Mon Tecker

Language Teachers Elect President At New Mexico Meeting

Miss Konaarin was chosen president of the newly formed Alum Alstrick Tatngutage Atle Teachers association. Miss Edna Allin and Antonio Rice were elected secretary treasurer. About three teachers were charter members. The election occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Gather hotel in New Braunfels.

Konaarin Gen Sneer Cos Ralurtny Hena Alstrick Tatngutage Atle Teachers Association Edna Allin Dan Antonio Wea Ence Rice New Bruwefels Secre Hieibets Grotin Gahter

Easter Morn Seaminges at City Wide Sunrise Service

Easter morning services in San Antonio prepare for a city wide sunrise event at Bunken Garden. chair Marguerite Hugran lists committees for master, programs, ushers, publicity, transportation, and contacts with Rev. Testo Twila coordinating clergy sponsors from local organizations and youth groups.

Bunken Garden Marguerite Hugran Otto Wick Mmuale Nd University of Smith Adolph Blegart Testo Twila Gorge Bureneth Felix Ulrich Virginia Meloy Mra DL. We Kennedy Radar TR. O. Hugman le Clo “Wolk Roland Arnot

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