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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1940

Page

9

Baroness Lascar and a Chance Encounter on the Riviera

Tony Worth, a young lawyer, is assigned to protect Marie Schuyler as Marie’s social whirlwind life unravels aboard a Riviera cruise. He encounters the mysterious Baroness Therese Lascar, retrieves a perfumed carnation from her, and uncovers hints of espionage tied to Marie Schuyler while navigating risky flirtations and hidden loyalties.

Coderfal Marie Scicester Mins Schuyler Anthony Worth Jace Tony Luigi Marie Behuyser Schuyler Miss Marie Schuylee Weroness Ed Keeler Baroness Lascar New York Marte Schuyler Kate Wright Maryee Rutledge King Fea Syd, Inc

Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax Advice

A reader asks how to handle a wife who borrows money from her former fiancé to fund clothes and parties, while the husband earns less than she desires. Fairfax advises honest talk, setting firm limits on borrowing, and confronting unfair behavior rather than acting on anger.

Beatrice Fairfax Mise Fairfax Fars Syn Tae

Vegetable Laxative Claims and Efficacy Discussed

An old advertising piece touts a vegetable laxative named BLACK-DRAUGHT. It claims gentle action and thorough cleansing, highlighting a medicinal ingredient said to tone lazy bowels and provide relief from constipation by the next morning after bedtime use. The passage emphasizes widespread sales as proof of merit.

Orange Bean Muffins and Banana Bran Muffins

Mildred Kitchen shares tested muffin recipes using oranges bananas and bran. Orange Bean Muffins mix butter sugar egg orange rind juice bran and flour bake at 400 F for about 30 minutes. Banana Bran Muffins combine bananas bran sour milk or buttermilk and flour bake 450 F for 20 to 35 minutes. Bran Raisin Runs blend bran raisins milk honey baking powder and malt cut into rounds and bake.

Bon OF Langee Smd Gunar Shane

Lieut Browne Weds Miss Nowlan at St Peter church

Lieut Hal Browne Jr and Miss Pat Nowlan wed in a Saturday ceremony at St Peter Prince of the Apostles rectory officiated by Rev Albert George Henkes. The bride wore a blue and white frock. maid of honor Mrs William Morgen wore a brown and white dress. Best man was Lieut Jack Thornhill. Browne, recently from Kelly Field, will depart Monday for Fort Benning. He is from San Antonio's prominent Browne family, grandson of Mrs L G Denman.

Hal Browne Jr Patl Nowlan Harry Nowlan St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Church Albert George Henkes Callz Iles William M. Morgen Dayton Ottio Jack Thornhill Lieutenant Browne Kelly Field Flying School Hilbride Fort Benning Hal Browne San Antonio Mre. L. G. Denman Thin Elty

Mrs Armstrong Hosts Coffee For Bride Elect Katherine Biedenhar

Mrs John Armstrong honored Miss Katherine Biedenhar and another popular bride to be at a Monday morning coffee in her home. The event featured ink and red decor and a porcelain figure of Pat and his pipes as the centerpiece. Twenty guests were served by Mrs Norton Hutkis and Mrs Charles Harper, sisters of the honoree.

Jobn Armstrong Katherine Biedenhar Pat Hi Pipes Norton Hutkis Charles Harper Slaters

Chic fashion for the mature figure in spring ensembles

The guide suggests flattering spring looks for mature figures featuring color palettes of beige and grey, with muted blues. Key items include longer jackets with hip detail, coordinated coats, and one piece dresses belted at the waist. Fabrics with self-covered necks and crocheted edging are highlighted as worth the price.

Cour King Peas. Bynd., Inc

Good Manners at the Movie Theater

Readers are urged to be courteous in theaters. Stand aside for others, say thank you, and avoid blocking aisles or trampling toes. Remove hats when asked, keep noise down, and refrain from criticizing the film or actors. If disturbance occurs, kindly ask patrons to quiet down or move.

King Peas Syn Enc

Two Piece Bathing Suits Spark Fashion Shift

The piece describes a shift from heavy flannel full-coverage bathing attire of the past to two piece suits and lighter garments. It notes social expectations for women to exercise and stay healthy, contrasting old Sun worship and pale complexions with modern athleticism and sun tolerance. Donna Boling named secretary of Donna chamber of commerce.

Donna

Quail Tales and Elegant Interiors From a Boerne Getaway

A fragmentary newspaper reminiscence describes quail hunting tales near Boerne and a visit to a cave named The Cave Without a Name. It highlights Mrs. Herbert Henne’s charming home with Chinese decorative touches, antique furnishings, a self-portrait in New Orleans style, and varied local personalities including Marie Lourie and memories of conversations with Monsieur Chambray.

Ted James Boerne Marie Lourie Maona Caris Herbert Henne New Orleans

Club Calendar for A Club and Related Groups

Monday evening Ladies and Officers attend the Ancient Order of Hi barnians at 8 p.m. in the Gathotic Women's association. Tuesday Latane Garden club meets 10 a.m. at Mrs. C. T. Rowland's home 315 Garrity Road. City mission board of the Wesley Community House 7:30 p.m. at the Wesley House 150 Colima Street. Pierian Study club 12:48 p.m. at St. Anthony Hotel. Book and Needle club 7:15 p.m. at Mrs. W. T. Bivens home 11915 West King's Highway. Delphian Presidente round table 3:15 p.m. in St. Anthony Hotel ballroom. Sorcela club 3 p.m. in St. Anthony Hall. Navy Mothers club 2 p.m. in east parlor of Muntelpat auditorium. Music and Dramatic round tables of the Delphian 4 p.m. at Mrs. John P. Camp 2320 West Gramercy Place. Themis Delphinian Vataples 10 p.m. in Sears Roebuck building auditorium. San Antonio Fen Women 2 p.m. Blue Bonnet Grave Woodman Circle in W. G. W. Hall.

Order of Hibarnians Gathotic ‘Women’s Association Lattane Garden Club C. T. Rowland Garrity Road City Mission Board Wesley Wesley House Colima Street Pierian Study Club St. Anthony Hotel W. T. Bivens West King's Highway Delphian Sorcela Club Navy ‘Mothers Club Muntelpat Auditorium John P. Camp West Gramercy Sears, Hoebuck San Antonio

Mary Fairchild Hostess at A Lancheon

Mary Fairchild presided as hostess at a luncheon held at the Anthony Hotel honoring Miss Bartars Hotel, Samreihon Figen, and Jeffersom. The event featured yellow and red decor with jonquils and blue accents. Attendees included Mrs Ralph Peirchild and Miss Robertaon.

Mies Mary Fairchild Anthony

Junior League Luncheon To Entertain Members

The Junior League board will host the annual luncheon for provisional members at 12 30 p.m. Tuesday at Bright Shows The honor list includes Mesdames Harry Al Rock Dan Allgelt Joe Ansigg John Browning Joseph Frost Jr Jene Holmgrees Jr Robert F Jarratt John Pancosat Fussell Ponder and Evelyn White Vera Joy Mary Marcella Beckmann Morusist Barclay

Junior League Harry al- Rock Dan Allgelt Joe Ansigg John Browning Joseph Frost Jr Jene Holmgrees Jr Robert F. Jarratt John Pancosat Fussell Ponder Kart Breves Evelyn White Vera Joy Mary Marcella Beckmann Morusist Barclay

Luncheon honors Mrs Richard Gibson at St Anthony Hotel

Mrs C C Leel entertained at a Monday luncheon in the St Anthony hotel honoring Mrs Richard Gibson of Elisabeth Field New Jersey Bluebonnets and pink phlox decorated the table. Guests included Mesdames Hanns Morris J I Davis Ralph Howard T Lj Ganroy and Misses Julie Conroy Katherine Davis. A shower is planned for Thursday to honor Miss Mary English Dickson at the home of Mrs Ernest Colier and Mrs Frank Cunningham with tea and a shower from 4 to 6 pm. Easter greetings feature in family notices with the Harringtons and grandparents noted. Among A and M boys spending Easter holidays are Donnell Ebercheville Bryant Newton Burney Phelps and Raymond Evans of El Paso Holland Townes and Frank Vaughan.

C. C. Leel Madeline St. Anthony Richard Gibson Elisabeth Field Hanns Morris J. I. Davis Ralph Howard T. Lj Ganroy Julie Conroy Katherine Davis Ernest Coliier Mia Frank Cunningham East Grneinnatl Avenue Mary English Dickson BU Donnell Louis Ebercheyille Bryant Newton Bob ‘Burney Raymond Phelps Raymond Evans Zi Paso Holland

Dobson Hendry Wedding Rites Solemnized

The marriage of Mim Myjart Anne Hendry and Jo erph Ralph Dobson of Bi Cioud took place Friday evening in the home of the bride's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joan Sutcliffe with a refined setting of white stock and ranunculus in the parlor. The ceremony was performed by Rev Calhouth at Woodlawn Methodist church. The bride wore cream taffeta in Victorian style with a finger tip veil and carried a bouquet of ardenias and lilies of the valley. Miss Hendry wore hyacinth blue net as bridesmaid holding a yellow jonquil bouquet. The groom was attended by his brother James M. Dobson Jr. After a reception the couple left for a short wedding trip and plan to reside in Dallas after graduation from Southern Methodist University in June. Out of town guests included multiple Dobson and Hendry relatives and friends from Houston Beaumont Minneapolis Nashville Fargo Callas and McAllen. A prewedding puffet supper hosted by the bride's aunts was held Thursday evening for the wedding party and guests.

Mim Myjart Anne Hendry Joerph Ralph Dobson Cieud Mimn Joan Sutcliffe Mary Lauige Calhouth Wood+ lawn Methodist church Seiwl Hendry James M. Dobson Jr Dobeat Southern Methodist University Dallas James M. Dobson Jamra M. Dobson Jr Mary Francis-Dobtop A.A. Atwood At. Cloud Minn BR. T. Peterson Minneapolis J. le Hendry Houston Mra CB. Hendry Joao Hendry Beaumont Catherine Zoek Nashville Tenn Joan _Helfer Fargo W. D Lou Black Callas J. R. Baldwin McAllen Mr. Dobson J. R. Sutcliffe J.B Butcliffe C. Blanley Banks

Social Calendar for Los Angeles weddings and events

Monday evening events include Mr and Mrs George Macindale hosting a rehearsal reception at the Country Club for Miss Martha Wierthe and Travia Bailey. a cocktail party at 5 p m at the Country Club honoring debutante Pavilyy Quartington. Tuesday features luncheons, breakfasts, and a St Anthony hotel gathering for bride to be Kin Katherine Biederharn and Reba May Masterson with several honors.

George Macindale Country Club Martha Wierthe Travia’ Bailey Jodg Codrington P.m Pavilyy Qartington Tuteday Mea Donnell Stone Hotel Katherine Biederharn Boger Gomsales St. Anthony Reba May Masterson Weldon James Don Ewentart Randolph Field Migs Dorothy Robina San Pedro Playhouse

Mrs. Straus to Host Golf Group Cocktail Party

Mrs Joe Straus will entertain members of the San Antonio Country Club Women’s Golf Association with a cocktail party Tuesday afternoon at her county home on Fredericksburg road following the weekly tournament. Mrs N McMurray will host a shower Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6 at 1412 Virginia boulevard for Miss Jewel Marlin whose April marriage is planned.

Joe Straus San Antonio N. McMurray Virginia Boulevard Jewel Marlin

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