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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1943
Page
9
Elsie Robinson laments a belittling neighbor who taints others joy with caustic remarks. The piece argues belittlers act from insecurity, urges readers to ignore petty digs, and promotes focusing on constructive, larger life concerns rather than petty provocation. The author frames sensitivity as infantilism and urges self control and active, positive engagement with the world.
A fragmentary historical sketch describing a split in Texan policy during the era of Santa Anna. It contrasts a war party seeking redress from the Mexican government with a submission faction urging patience and alignment, noting Texas leaders and Mexican figures involved, and hints at cross-border tensions and plans.
The column summarizes two archived notices. In 1993 Sheriff James W Galbreath of Nuccen county died at his son's home in San Antonio after a heart attack during a visit. In 1923 Sophia M Burns, pioneer nurse leader, received the Distinguished Service Medal for work in French field hospitals, amid regional political tension and hissed opposition to proposed wider consul formation in East Texas.
An article warns parents and caregivers about common infant accident risks, especially in wartime. It notes increased infant care by nonparents, winter smothering risks from excessive bed clothing, and the need for safe heating and avoidance of dangerous devices. It stresses careful supervision and proper bed arrangements to prevent preventable infant deaths.
Fragmented column blends Cadet Chapel rites at San Antonio with New York showbiz blurbs. Mentions Walter Winchell on Broadway, Madeleine Carroll, Edna Berber, Helen Ford, Sonya Stokowski, Anthony Eden, and Jimmy Durante among others as it sketches nightlife, theater, and society figures interwoven with military life and local events.
A chaotic stroll through Broadway areas shows crowds pressing past pawnshops and clubs while vendors and showgoers clash in a frenzied mood. Characters in fanciful attire mingle in noisy venues from the Hall of Art to Copacabana as street chatter ranges from flirtation to sharp humor and social commentary.
A reader asks if a fiance who delayed marriage after Pearl Harbor still loves her and why he urges her to date others. The Advice columnist suggests possible deferment reasons, wartime duties, or other commitments, advises avoiding hurt feelings, and notes a letter writing approach to a distant soldier.
Witte's Penny Bargain Tomato Plants Limited announces limited supply of tomato plants ready for transplant. Distribution at the Witte Museum from 10 AM Wednesday and the following two Wednesdays, with per-customer limits and gardening tips for transplanting and spacing. Victory Gardens Association notes varieties and advises on soil, manure, and irrigation methods.
A reader asks about using a simplified name form for business cards after marriage. The guidance favors Mary Smith as the signature, with options to prefix Mrs or use Mrs. Mary Smith in parentheses to maintain professional identification and avoid misaddressing.
Girl Scouts of Kroa 42 sponsored by Lamar Elementary School PTAs will be presented pins at a 4 pm Wednesday ceremony at the school Miss Ann Henry field director of Bexar County Girl Scouts will pin Connie Cook Mary Ellen Dyerosmak Ruth Ellen Ensminger Dorothy Jensehke Mary Rainer Barbara McGlasson Jaycee McPheerrot Betty Menezer Joan Menefee Patricia O'Brien Phys Ream Jacque Loy Swope Patria Stribling Rowtmary Wrickus Roberta Vance Anne Whitley and Margaret Wright crediting local troops and leaders for their service
Mrs Prank Buea hosts a Thursday morning coffee for her sister Mrs M R Clements of Valdosta Georgia in the Steed home while her husband Enreley is away flying.
Wartime volunteers from San Antonio clubs rally to support Victory Gardens and food shortages. Elderly men and Jefferson High students are urged to help with planting, tending, and harvesting, with coordinators from Settlement clubs and local organizations guiding a citywide effort. Telephone inquiries to Mrs. Patullo Higgins. Senior Service Scout corps forms as Hextr county joins the drive.
Mrs. Stephens arrives in Boise Idaho to visit her parents Mr and Mrs George Waltz. While Captain Stephens attends staff drill in Orlando Florida she will stay about a month then reunite with her husband in Windover Utah where their son will be with him.
An exhibition at Our Lady Lake College by Mr and Mrs Hy Moody showcases pollery and instrument works from Ohio State University faculty. The Collings Gardens PTA will meet Friday at 2:15 p.m. in the school cafeteria for a musical program by faculty members. Miss Brian Neal, elementary supervisor, will speak Friday on Conservation on the Home Front.
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