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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1942
Page
4
A teen writes of reluctance to finish high school citing family strain and a desire to work to support herself and her mother. She pleads for parental support, notes a lack of home stability, and discusses the belief that wartime work offers immediate opportunities while education remains essential for a decent future.
Fragmentary lines describe camp life with reading materials magazines banks and reading matter. Mentions a soldier’s life, boys with activities, and material letter writing as a hobby. Ends with a note of missed affection and loyalty understood by the writer.
Mrs. Beeckman asks if the Sunday before or after June’s 25th anniversary should host an informal open house. Advice covers invitation methods by phone verbally engraved cards or plain note paper, with sample wording for a home gathering on a June Thursday.
A note discusses a bride-to-be inviting a relative to be her attendant. The writer explains the guest recently moved 80 from her home state and must buy a dress, while the bride chooses the attire and will supply undergarments.
In a lively scene from a historical drama, Ann and Christopher juggle plans around Rowdy the pup, Paul Freund, and hints of romance. The group discusses entering the American Bred class, party travel, and an upcoming trip as tensions mix with humor and flirtation.
Fragmented dialogue shows confusion and plans about buying for oneself and a Great Dane stud. Mention of S Germany, a looming visit, a Wolfgang comparison to Rheingold, and a mistaken belief about a Baron. Rowdy wins at Morea and Essex. American Bred class entry already mailed.
Article warns that careless care can ruin natural waves and permanent waves. It describes improper shampooing, washing, and hot moisture techniques, and offers steps to preserve or form waves with combing, pinching undulations, and careful trimming by a skilled hairdresser. It notes that excessive or poor practices lead to fuzzy, unmanageable results and potential permanent damage.
A community social at Bt. Bauv's Episcopal church hall from 6 to 7 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Ernrst Hinds at 177 Terrell fond. Misses Gatun Gillig and Helen Roddy plan a weekend camp at Arrowhead near Hunt in honor of Miss Johnmys Low Williams.
Pattern 9736 may be tied every size and style including misses and women's sizes. The notice promotes the 1932 Pattern Book with many fabric conserving designs for day and evening wear. Mail orders to Pattern Department, The San Antonio Light, with size, address, style number, and payment. delivery from New York within 10 days to two weeks.
Miss Lorie Ziegler a Jefferson graduate was honored at a La Ponda luncheon hosted by Mrs Jae E Carroll. The event featured Mexican pottery centerpieces and included many attendees from local circles and senior girls events discussed for Mothers Day breakfast.
A veteran knitter with ten years of training works to aid soldiers. In spare time he applies his skill to provide knitwear, while readers are urged to consult the Business Service listings for repairers and expert help.
Help ad requests exact qualifications and states new applicants will be notified within a few days. Include telephone number F-12321 and note messages received before Saturday afternoon will be published in The Rip. Light.
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