Loan cake tale travels nationwide amid rumor mill
A bizarre story about a $100 devil's food cake recipe circulates from San Antonio to Los Angeles and Washington, with varying claims of a waiter, a New York hotel chef, and a Washington restaurant. Davis defends the cake as tastefully good though unproven. Also noted: air force graduate W. Goughner to fly his two‑place Ryan monoplane home from Lackland to York, Pa. and Lt. Mary Jane Bowles earns nursing honors at Brooke Army Medical Center.
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San Antonio
Boerre
Los Angeles
New York
Davis
Washington
Grace Hornbuckle
Ashland
W. Goughner
Lackland Afb
York
USAF
Howell's FIrstites Service for Vivian Howell Held
Funeral services for Vivian Howell, 34, of Sweeney, will be at 3 p m Saturday in Sweeney. A San Antonio native and former Our Lady of the Lake College student, she leaves a widower William Howell and sons Gordon and William Howell Jr along with her mother Mrs James Martin and brother Jack Martin of San Antonio and several nieces and nephews.
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Tin Howell
Sweeney
Siweeney
San Antonio
Vivian
Our Lady of the Lake College
William Howell
Gordon
William Howell Jr
James Martin
Jack Martin
New Role Prevents Trip for Pat Medina in London Plan
Hollywood gossip notes Patricia Medina plans to meet husband Richard Greene in London after a Universal assignment prompts her to stay. She will co star with him in Honeymoon Deferred, a project J Arthur Rank bought for their duo to film in London and Italy. The column also sautters rumors about Frances Gifford, Dr Michael Gordin, Gloria Hatrick, Pat Smart, Spencer Mastin, and Xavier Cugat’s Peru gig, with Oscar Price tied to the Oscar statuette naming.
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Louella
Parsons
N.S
Hollywood
Patricia Medina
Richard Greene
London
Universal International
Pat
J. Arthur Rank
Italy
Frances Gifford
Michael Gordin
Beverly Tropics
Phil Reed
George Leigh
Florence Desmond
Jay Paley
Ed Gardners
Janet Thomas
Horace Schmidapp
Xavier
Dugie) Cugat
Lima
Peru
Oscar Price
Margaret Herrick
The
Academy
Oscar
Margaret
RABC
Mrs Moon Hosts Morning Party In Coral Gables
Mrs Evan Moon hosted a morning coffee party with about 50 guests in her home for visiting Mrs Leonard Olson of Coral Gables Florida. Co hosts included Mesdames Clair Jones and Charles Fowler with out of town guests from Austin. Ted Williams presented Flower Arrangements on the terrace after lunch.
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Wes
Evan Moon
Clair Jones
Charles Fowler
Mirs
Leonard Olson
Coral Gables
Fils
G. G. Redwald
Austin
Mesdames Olin Culbertson
Frank Litten
David Reed
Anita Schultze
Mayme Comer
Claude Hudspeth
Ed Auge
W. H. Barker
Ted Williams
Rose Shop
Principal Cheek Resignation Spurs Student Recall Demand
Sulphur Springs May 7 High school students plan to return to classes Monday after a two day strike. They demand the recall of principal H. Clay Cheek following a meeting led by Billy Wayne Harry. If Cheek is not recalled, they threaten to push for the school board's resignation.
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Sulphur Springs
H. Clay Cheek
Billy Wayne Harry
Cheek
Stop the Music mystery tune hints on Albany Night Boat
A fragment hints at a radio quiz segment titled Stop the Music on KABC Sunday night at 6. The mystery tune is linked to a town in New York, possibly On the Albany Night Boat. Ads urge quick action and economical results, using a Dial Fatst style phrasing.
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Ois
KABC
New York State
Albany
Pan American Round Table Fashions at Luncheon and Events
The Saturday Review notes attendees at a Pan American Round Table luncheon in bright spring outfits. Mary Autry Higgins wears fuchsia and green silk with a green hat and pink rose. W. S. Randall sports a white suit with red accents. Earl Frates debuts a navy and red print frock with a red feather.
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Pan American Round Table
Mary Autry Higgins
Social Calendar Dinner Dances Honor Local Graduates
Saturday evening social calendar lists events at the St Anthony hotel Anacacho and Pergux rooms. Max well Burker and Mrs Raymond Krasse host a dinner dance at 8 pm honoring Miss Carolyn Stromberger, a graduate. Fréd Shield hosts a 8:30 pm dinner dance for daughter Patricia Ann. Additional barbecues honor Miss Kitty West Burns and her fiancé Branch Lipscomb.
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Maxwell Burker
Raymond Krasse
St. Anthony
Carolyn Stromberger
Fréd Shield
Pergux
Patricia Ann
H. H. Phillips Jr
Harold Hudson
Perfume Tips for Everyday Use and Conserving Scents
Perfume chemists advise economical fragrance use with toilet water as a lighter form of perfume. Suggested methods include applying a few drops to the lining of purses, coats, or frocks, and using light florals for day wear while richer scents suit evenings. Cologne should not be wasted on clothes or fur. instead use small amounts on skin or a moist cloth to lightly perfume the body.
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Helen Folarsy
VEW Hits Japan Policy Critique From Beggs
Lyall T. Beggs, commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, denounces U S occupation policies in Japan and faults American leadership in Germany. He warns Nazi ideas are resurfacing, calls U S authorities in Japan poor ambassadors of the American way, and criticizes limits on free radio and press.
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VEW
Japan
New York
Beggs
U. S
Bologna Cups with Potatoes and Cheese Sauce
Sunday supper recipe card describes bologna cups formed from lightly browned slices in butter to edge and fold into cup shapes, filled with creamed potatoes and yellow cheese, topped with parsley. Includes green peas bread and butter, chocolate bread pudding, and a beverage option.
Impressive teen frock pattern promotion in 1929 San Antonio Light
Sweet teen frock with portrait neckline and Wideraidrifit Pattern S006 offered in sizes 10 through 16. Pattern requires 3 1/4 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 12 and features a complete Sew Chart. Send 25 cents to The San Antonio Light pattern department with name address and style number. Also promotes Marian Martin Fashion Book with a free child’s towel beach robe pattern and 35 cents for the book.
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San, Antonio
San Antonio
Texas
Marian Martin
Mirror of Your Mind Psychologist Reflections on Addiction and Therapy
A psychologist discusses roots of intemperance and the role of family, childhood resentment, and security. He cites group psychotherapy work by Dr. W. Donald Ross at McGill, noting resistance to reeducation and the split between security seekers and happiness pursuers among people.
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Lawrence Gould
McGill University
Montreal
Canada
Hauer
Local Honorees Shine at Friday Dinner Parties
A string of social events at La Fonda and the Bright Shawl honored brides elect and graduates. Miss Louise Conlon and Miss Jane Shelton headlined as guests, with dances for Alamo Heights High School seniors and entries from Corpus Christi attendees. Frilly centerpieces in blue and gold complemented crystal accents as clusters of ladies enjoyed afternoon teas and receptions.
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Louise Conlon
Jane Shelton
la Fonda
Elizabeth ‘Tindal Shel ‘Ton
Francis Conlon
L. G Griffith
Pat Lokin
Sharrard Jane Hopkins
Barbara Blair
Carolyn Row
Frances Etheridge
Robert Head
Sims
L. A. Guthrie
Duke Dalas
Mesdames R. Mr Chatham
Yw. M. Hill
Corpus Chris
Dixon
Zo Ann
Leigh Zachry
St. 6
Pleasant little number puzzle hints at a fortune
A fragmented OCR puzzle describes a numeric game that yields a key number by subtracting or adding four under certain conditions. It references a message read from the left-head corner numbers, then notes garbled tester text and names like Willises and King Vantares.
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Copsrinhl
Willises
Vantares
Veytares
Horoscope Forecasts For The Week In Mixed Signs
The constrained text outlines a planetary forecast covering Sun through Pisces with notes on money, charity, and social duties. It mentions Aries, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, and Pisces with guidance on generosity, church and family involvement, and personal growth. It hints at dates late February to March and stresses avoiding selfish tendencies while aiding others.
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Frances D
Gus
Aualrs
Aries
Dax Sejeeters
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