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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1939

Page

7

The Cairo Garter Murders Tale of North and a cryptic dinner invitation

Captain Noel and ally Natika clash with a polyglot agent amid a murder mystery. North juggles calls, plans interviews with six possible clients, and ponders clues about Melhorne, a missing jug, and Molly McLeod as Natika presses him for a date.

Hotegu Nu Hugh North Stag Methorne Salt North Bruce Eilggur Melhorne Natika Noel Bruce Heldeman Schinger Kilgour Ferhaps Felicity

North Laughs WHEL Oo £ mewn

North humor and nerves collide as a tense encounter unfolds in a cluttered office. A Bulgar visitor arrives with veiled threats while North plans a risky crossing, hinting at looming danger and personal reckoning.

Bulgar trader lures North with alarm clocks deal

In dialogue heavy scene, North meets Davidov and the Bulgar, negotiating a large shipment of alarm clocks and other items. The Bulgar pressures North with orders for ten thousand clocks and sewing machines while testing North’s loyalty in a tense exchange conducted in German.

Ray Chevault Davidov North Nery North

Four Days to Delivery In a High Stakes Talk

A tense scene unfolds as North and Mr. Davidov haggle over a four to five day delivery window for a crucial ruler. The Bulgar looks dubious while pressure mounts and voices rise, with threats of faster delivery and dramatic claims of a “sale” looming.

Mr. Davidoy North Captain North Jalal

There Are Two Ways to Get at Constipation

An advertisement for Kellogg's AMIBran promising relief from constipation. It promotes regular use of the product to prevent dull headachy days and fake emergencies, highlighting a daily serving of bran or cereals made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.

RELM Kellogg's Amibran AlleBran Trovpla LY Battle Creek

Corned Beef Hash Recipes From Table Talks

Table Talks explains corned beef hash evolution from a humble New England staple to a versatile dish. It offers a baked hash with sauerkraut, a stuffed cabbage variant, and hash features with peas, detailing ingredients, steps, and serving ideas.

Beauty Tips For Summer Complexions And Skincare

The article advises that tanned skin and golden tones improve with summer sun, while sallow skin signals internal issues. It warns bleaching is ineffective, suggests consulting a family doctor for underlying digestive or urinary tract concerns, and stresses using creams to keep skin velvet-soft while avoiding harsh dust and sun exposure.

This Side of Hoops Dress Description and Evening Attire

A fragment describes a dress designed by Henriette Moss featuring a pastel jacket and white with a painted jackel, with options for a fur wrap. The piece notes spring wear, feminine patience, and crisp yardage, ending with a garbled line about a

Henriette Moss Warner Nights Flower Jackel

Good Manners and the Right Way to Call

A reflective note urges brisk professional visits with clear purpose. It argues that overfriendly handshakes and casual niceties can hinder as agents and officials prefer direct introductions. A concise, businesslike approach earns respect and keeps interviews efficient and productive.

Advice to the Lovelorn Beau and Miss Patriax

A reader recounts a two year steady with a man who refused to discuss marriage. After he objected to her dating others, she left and soon became engaged to a second suitor. The letter argues that clear understanding of commitment matters and endorses independence in relationships.

Beau Miss Patriax Timne

Ruth Stephens Is Honored At Luncheon

Mrs. Joe Thiele hosted a Tuesday luncheon at St. Anthony hotel in honor of Miss Ruth Stephens with an Easter motif. Guests included Pardue Emily Bryant Hal Crighton Margaret Marton Mary Beasley Dorothy Staves Adelaide Hil Mone Barclay Louie Holmgreen Mary Elisabeth Harper Mary Jo Wicks Adin Lawston Helen Graham Ann Harley Margaret Buechtel Maxine Starcke of Austin guest Hubert Jackson Joe Dawson John Flannery Max Johnson Albert Hartman.

Joe Thiele Ruth Stephens St. Anthony Pardue Emily Anne Bryant Hal Crighton Margaret — ‘Mharnton Mary ‘Beasley Borothy Staves Adelaide Hil Mone Barclay Louie Holmgreen Mary Elisabeth, Harper Mary Jo Wicks Adin Lawston Helen Graham Ann Harley Margaret Buechtel Maxine Starcke Austics Jhostess Land Meachmes Hubert Jackson Joe Dawson John Flannery Max Jodhnson Albert Hartman

April Month Off Weddings In A Cram of Plans

Marriage announcements and wedding plans center on Miss Anne Woodduil and Williama Cochran Jr of Houston with ceremonies and showers noted across April. Several social events at the San Antonio Country Club, residence parties, and rehearsals are listed through April 9 to honor the Woodhull Cochran nuptials and bridal party.

April June Mrs. Strauder Golf Nelson Jean Japant Miss Woodfull Emily Anne Bryant Margaret Whisenant iMiner Party Saturday Evening,’ April 9, In Honor of Miss Woodhull San Antonio

Mrs Scott Plans Affair Honoring Mrs Terhune

Mrs Scott hosts a small lumeheon at her home to honor Mrs Terhune. The event includes family and relatives visiting, with Mrs Beatt Applewhite and Mr George Calvert among the attendees, as they celebrate a grandson and son’s third birthday anniversary. Mrs Fenton Stone will arrive in late April from Chicago and Katia City to join Mr Stone and Mrs Terry in Faust.

Scott Terhune Sr. W. Seoth Robb i Josephine Applewhite Beatt Applewhite George Vi Calvert Lester Veltman Buday Taster Veltnilh Fenton Stone Chicago Katia City Mr. Stone B.A. Terry Stane Faust

Social Calendar for Los Angeles and Bright Shawl Luncheon

Mrs Andrew W sels hosts a social afternoon in her home honoring debutantes Mary Besley Emily Ann Bryant Mona Barclay and bride to be Ann Weadhutt with refreshments from 10 to 72 o clock Mrs Altgelt hosts a compliment for Miss Surely Talley Dugger and debutantes Emily Ann Bryant Louis Holmgreen Ruth Stephens at the Bright Shawl luncheon at 12 20 p m Mrs W G Bechtel also hosts a luncheon at the Bright Shawl

Andrew Wesels Tuncheon Mary Besley Emily Ann’ Bryant Mona Barclay Ann Weadhutt Harry Affleck Dan Altgelt Ann Hartey Altgeit Surely Talley Dugger Emily Ann Bryant Louige Holmgreen Ruth Stephens Charles J. Rooks Robert, Terham Mew Haven Conn W. G. Bechtel Lunsheon

Beattie Sixth District Candidate Mrs. Skaggs Named

Mrs. Freda Skaggs of the Beattie area was announced as the first candidate for the sixth district in the upcoming June election. She operates the Mamiton hotel here and has led the local Women’s Auxiliary chapter for three years, with involvement in the Texas Hotel Association.

Freda Saggun Ue Isend Woman's Auxiliary Hotel Greetorn of America II Beattie Ant Mamitton Hotel Anhl Texas Hotel Association

Weddings and rumors swirl around spring society

A lively note on the coming wedding of a gentleman from a large family and a comely young woman near Dada Their wedding is planned for early summer Miriam and 20K Calhoun, Oni White, are entering the white sport season in Austia Chic and Miriam enjoy ski trips but skip Dolmenene Mengers’ household surgical news and family dinners on Sunday night feature paper plates and improvised paper pots as they plan.

Dada Calhoun Oni Ausitia Chic Miriam Monslaic Chilnbray

Club Calendar for S A events and meetings

A list of community club gatherings and meetings scheduled for Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon and evening. Items include Delphian council round tables at private homes, the Eagles Auxiliary to Sam Houston, Catholic Women’s Association, WC A activities, and various round table luncheons and choral society events at local venues and homes.

Alamo Street A. Sportorium Delphian Council Erte J. Spielhagen West Bummit Place Council of Church Women Hexar County E. W. Coyle Grant ‘Avenue Westivay Club Kasidah W. B.A Olga Kiar Indiana Street Roxy County Council of Parenti-Teacher Associations

Invitations for wedding of Sarah Cillian Dugger and Rafael hosterly

Mrs Wile Haw Lafayette Dugger requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Sarah Cillian Dugger to Rafael hosterly on Friday April 14, 1939 at Laurel Heights Methodist Church San Antonio Texas. Reception follows at 76 Prado Drive.

Wile Lafayette Dugger Warriage of Loir Sarah Cillian Rafael Hosterly Laurel Heights Mfethoritatehurch San Antonio Texas

Canopus Club Hosts Golf Tournament At Willow Springs

The Canopus Club will host a golf tournament Friday at Willow Springs Golf Club with games of horseshoe pitching and badminton to entertain guests. Supper for members and their wives is planned for 7 p.m. several events occur in the late afternoon and evening.

Canopus Club Canopus Willow Springs

Callan Household Vacation Shifts for Easter

Members of the Callan family plan Easter breaks in shifts. Barbar Infi spends a week with her parents, the Joseph Callans, in Mt. Vernon Washington for school. Dick Callan returns from Northwood School in Lake Placht New Mexico for a two week vacation. Dick enjoyed skiing and golf at Lake Haeld during the year.

Callan Joseph Callans Mt. Vernon Wash Dick Callan Northwood School Uake Placht Lake Haeld

Miss Bridgman Hosts Pantry Party For Sare Dugger

Mrs Holley Cringman hosted a pantry party at her home Tuesday in honor of Miss Sare Like Dugger. About 60 guests attended as gifts were presented and a corsage was worn by the guest of honor. Guests included Mr and Mrs TL McCutchon of Galva who will arrive later to join the hosts.

Dugger TL McCutchuon Galva Holits Biligman

Palm Sunday Rites Set at Travis Park

Palm Sunday rites are planned at Travis Park Methodist Church by the Young People’s Department. New officers installed by Wallin Tate include Mrs. Roland Gruther as president, Hen Proffitt as vice president, Annin Blunberg as secretary, Bill Davin as treasurer, Lilian Harris as publicity, Jerry Bushy as recreation director, Dixie McConnell as membership chairman, Nora Woodley Owen as program chairman, Ferrell Beck as teacher and trainer, and Vern Coffinger as community service liaison.

Young People’s Department Travis Park Wallin Tate Roland Gruteher Hen Proffitt Annin Blunberg Bill Davin Lilian Harris Publlcily Mrecay Jerry Bushy Dixie McConnell Shin Nora’ Woodley Owen Ferrell Beck Teader Anp

School Patrons to Hear 2 Candidates

Members of the Public School Patrons association will hear J. E. Selbert and Brewer, school board members, on school affairs. The association endorsed Selbert and Brewer for re election as new members. Mrs. WA Pugh, Secretary, said attendance is open to anyone interested in public concerns.

Mievcong Ab Gunter Nove Wee Public School Patrons’ Association J. E. Selbert Toe Brewer Heak Associution Belbert Brewer Moar Mra. WA Pugh Tunday

Class Plans Visit to Weather Bureau

Funeral services for Mrs. Calle Olive Avery were set for 10:30 p m Tuesday in Sun An- The University of San Antonio class of Pact Worth was to visit the Weather Bureau offices and federal forecasters. burial to be in Georgetown. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Fale and C. W. Avery.

C. O. Avery Aderce Calle Olive Avery University of San Antonio Pact Worth J. 3 Georgetown Arbve Federal Weather Bureau PB. Tull Fale C. W. Truakesrl C. W. Avery San Adlenlo Ed Olive Toallas

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