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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1939

Page

2

San Antonians Chase Fair Excitement to San Francisco or New York

San Antonians seek big fair crowds with trips planned to the East or West coasts. Early travelers include the Harpers and Norton Bargises sailing from Galveston to New York for a few days post opening of the world's fair. Mrs. Abbey and Mrs. Gillam plan a California coast motor trip in July, visiting relatives from San Francisco to San Antonio.

San Francisco New York Charles Harpers Norton Bargises Galveston Nyetapo Hs 0. T. Abbey Mamie Gillam

The Telephone Confrontation and Alices Resolve

In a fevered salon scene Mabel and Alec anticipate the Queen's approval of their telephone, while a rival firm enters the ring. A letter from Mabel’s father warns of a hostile challenge to their invention, and Alec vows to fight for the life of his “other child,” the telephone, as Mabel reveals a deeper secret.

Mobel Alec Queen Victoria Osnome House Eteco Mabel Isle of Wight Ainlle Lriuaph Aind Buckingham Palace Tower of London House of Lords London Bridge Marie Carling Lendery Rabel England Joseph Mulewney Aleaerder Graham Twentieth nluryFos Corp

Entertaining Sunday Evening by Mrs Pleas McNeel and Mrs Farquhar

Mrs Pleas McNeel and Mrs Farquhar plan a small supper gathering Sunday evening at the McNeels home. Guests include Mr and Mrs Archie Brown and Dr and Mrs Albert Hartman as part of the social circle.

Pleas McNeel Janes P. Farquhar BfcNeels Archie Brown Albert Hartman

Lovelorn Dear Miss Fairfax Advice Column Note

A reader seeks romance and friendship after years in the country, asking if she can find a nice home and a dating life while facing height, shyness, and social barriers. The advice suggests joining church or social clubs, warns against paid dating services, and encourages genuine social avenues to meet people. A second letter from a young girl laments lack of praise for cooking skills and family tension, with guidance to improve home life and involve the father in shared meals to foster warmth.

Beatrice Parfax Mise Pairtax Toy Toran MG. A Knights of Colonious Nave

Salsify: how to prepare and serve this season’s root

A kitchen guide on salsify known as oyster plant. It covers selecting scrapping soaking in vinegar water boiling or steaming until tender. Directions include seasoning with butter and pepper, parsley or pimento, and serving with egg sauce or plain creams. Also notes salsify fritters and fried cuts with mushroom-like color.

Ted Bell

Manners for Female Travelers in Dining Cars

A guide discusses proper attire and etiquette for women traveling, urging hats to dining cars unless dinner dress is formal. It notes shaking hands with hosts and fellows, wearing gloves, and prudent dress while traveling, including in hotels and trains, with emphasis on maintaining neat hands and appropriate attire during meals.

Coneta Deraty Jersey

Interest Uigh in First Spring Horse Show

Enthusiasm runs high for the first spring horse show at Brackenridge Park riding hall this weekend. Gates open Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., with entries from across the state and many of Bath Atlanta’s finest riders expected to compete.

Korea bin Antonio Brackenridge Park Bath Afilanta Bompels Force Dritain Bunday

Pilon By MARTHA S. CALNOON at Smith College graduation scene

The article describes Smith College graduates in white organdie as they receive their sheepskins. It mentions attendees like Jean Lappam, Mary English Dickson, Hester Harrison, Mrs. Elvin Ingen, and Rosa Ler Loring. It notes Eddie Guest verse readings and social connections with Mary Aubrey Keating and Queen Anne of the House of Wright, referencing a May 5 event.

Martha S. Calnoon San Antonio Smith College Jean Lappam Mary English Dickson Hester Harrison Elvin Ingen Randellfield Rosa Loring Mfary Aubrey Keating Berbie Kaye Queen Anne House of Wright Carl Vernhast Louise Dagaett Fischer Guy B. Green J. A. Newmen Firhdoh Jeo Nelson Williaw Brookover A T. H

Voice and Speech Advice for Women Readers

A vintage admonition urges women to improve vocal quality and enunciation to avoid repelling potential partners. It argues nervous tones and high pitched speech hinder romance, advising careful pace, level tone, and avoidance of mumbling or robotic keys, with tips for clearer speaking.

Cupid Atralien Chan

Beta Sigma Phis Attend Houston Meet Delegates Travel to Rice Hotel

Miss Mavis Chisotra president and Miss Mary Humphreys treasurer of Beta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority head to Houston as delegates for the state convention. Jeuse Lynn Donald and Josephina Negley accompany them as representatives. guests of Rice Hotel in Houston. plan includes visits to Jacinta Battie grounds.

Beta Sigma Phis Houston Mavis Chisotra Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Mary Humphreys Seme Jeuse Lynn Donald Josephina Negley Rice Hotel Fay Jacinta Battie Prounds

Father Leagues Will Meet at Mondo

The spring meeting of the San Antonio Federation of Lather leagues of the American Tuloran church will be held on Ban day at 246 ppm. An outdoor service is planned for 680 p. Plan discussions include the Tible camp exhibit for the international convention in Battinvorn Mit June 2024.

San Antonio Giese Battinvorn Mit

Miss Dorothy Graves Honored at Tea and Engagement News

Miss Dorothy Graves was celebrated at a tea honoring Janes V Graves, with a large guest list and silver decor. Wedding plans mention Miky Frances Bhannon and Lieut. Ray Kilgore, plus other social gatherings, engagements, and a May 22 event at a home on Elameie Place.

Dorothy Graves Mra Janes V. Graves Ming Deweihy Graves Thomas Jefferson Tech Solidol Turing Miky Frances Bhannon Gob Ray Kilgore Gal Ko Graham T Heir Patterson Avenuue

Social Calendar Highlights Our City Hosts Many Fetes

A string of social occasions unfolds in S A as Mrs Rosell P Grieve and Mrs William Hou honor their sons Prustell Grieve and John Bowen at Lee's Playhouse. Miss Lenasa Ann Thompson hosts a gathering complimenting graduates Gwen Clarey Doris Cavenster Betty Zirkel Margie Mastlogs. Mr and Mrs T A L Williams host a midnight dancing party for Bliss Wintte Len Williams. Gene Mapper is honored at a West King's Weeh wry game party by Mrs GO Klein. Mrs T W Menefer and Miss Oevin Nolte organize a driver device at the County Club for Miss More Beach Brout and Paul R Mowton Jr. Barbara Pratt attends a bathing party and buffet in honor of Miss Betty Wheeler. Dr Johnny Burleson and Mr and Mrs John Frits host a barbering gathering for Ny and Mrs Bil Gade. Newlyweds The marvin gt Miss Praness Shammy and Miss Inve Ray Kl oom attend at B Dm. Houston events noted with Mr and Mrs G Menger and Charles Norkialer staging a barn dance at Oak Grove. Beechers Anne Menner and Jann Burkholder are present as graduates. The Culula Women’s Association Board meets at 10 A.M. Monday at 307 North Main Avenue. Mary’s University’s Dr Shwan will lecture on Catholic philosophy Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Honoring a state medical convention guest, Dr W C West of Oklahoma City, Walter Atuckway hosts an afternoon at the chine toy Entel Wednesday.

Salairéay Eveting Rosell P. Grieve William Houslugger Larky Lee Prustell Grieve John Bowen Lenasa Ann Thompson Howe Wmpoon Bliss Wintte Len Williams Reber Nisbet Sonora Virgil GO. H. Klein West King’s Weehwry Gene Mapper T. W. Menefer Oevin Nolte Gountey Club Miss More Beach Brout Lance Paul R. Mowton Jr Barbara Pratt Bathia Arly Buffet Eaper Betty Wheier Oklahoma Jonny Burleson John Frits Harbeone Thin Peles Bil Gade Marvin Gt Mise Praness Shammy Mle Inve Ray Kloom Houston G. Menger Charles Norkialer Oak Grove Barn Wenome Miss Beechers Anne Menner Jann Burkholder Bop

Calendar entry hints at S A Club event schedule

Fragmented notice describes a Ballsday evening gathering at the Argyls hotel in Woror with participants from Nidier unl Por and Witchveeay. Mentions Flynn fh Work Thott Qn the Atis and Colorgdy Atnte College. Details are garbled and uncertain.

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