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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1940
Page
14
At a lavish Plaza affair Rupert and Gaby headline a doubtfully polished scene. Jean confronts a hidden plot as Green whispers alliance and jealousy swirls around Gaby’s rise, with rivals circling and questions about loyalty.
Fragmentary exchange suggests tension over friendships and a performance. A speaker accuses another of caring about a partner, while a character named Jean contends. The dialogue hints at personal conflict and a plan to act, but specifics and context remain unreadable.
Prunella Wood notes lighter fabrics and prints in beach shorts and shirts for dance frocks. The Maurice skirt features Norse hair trim at the waist and a heart shaped neckline. Cotton skirts offer versatility with removable horsetail stand and room in wardrobe. Tie.
Dear Miss Fairfax offers guidance on marriage doubt and repeated hurt from a husband who recalls a past mistake. A 26 year old wife with six-year marriage seeks relief from constant reminders, while a separate letter discusses dating behavior and nontraditional courtship amid social scrutiny. The page also presents a fictional scene with a stepfather, a confrontation, and a melodramatic exchange.
Dear Mrs Beeckman answers questions on how a divorcee with a three year old should announce engagement whether a bridal shower is appropriate for a second marriage and how church wedding attire should be handled. The advice notes quiet announcements, shower timing, and minister consult for denominational rules.
Mildred Kitchen shares practical ham cooking tips and leftover ideas. Suggestions include serving ham with green vegetables and pineapple, following package directions for different hams, and baking with brown sugar and mustard. A ready left over ham dish, Mad Balls in Mustard Sauce, is provided with steps and ingredients.
Wednesday evening social events include a 6 p m dinner party at Tick Tock Tea Room honoring Miss Nellie Kathleen Sharpe and Miss Mary Roark hosting a luncheon at La Fonda for Miss Catherine Cade and Miss Martha Jennings. A bridal party honors Miss Hennice Collins at the Braden home.
The article offers DIY hair care and scalp cleansing steps including brushing 100 strokes, a 2 to 3 minute shampoo, a vinegar rinse, and a cold final shower. It links diet and eye care to overall health, advises medical eye exams, and notes ads for frames and audience-related services.
A series of outdoor parties are planned for the coming weekend at diverse homes and camps. Notable guests include Col Tuttle and Mrs Tuttle from Diversion Lake as well as distant visitors from San Francisco and Mexico. Groups will enjoy swimming fishing and boating with barbecues and horse shows listed among activities.
Exnest chosen residents adapt to new homes near Gimes dam. Mrs Sargent Pate of Sap August line in Iowa visits Don Forkers and contemplates returning to San Antonio. Boo, a noted golfer, joins San Antonio society. Julie Williams highlighted for appearance. Maisie Eskridge borders Millen Ainsworths party at ranch near Luting with Lillian Francis. Pay Broilers dinner and Vic Ru Bronsons dance follow. Gregg Francis plans Ercter Bronson area development amid wary talk of a warring parachutist.
Mrs Gorton Friedrich plans to leave with the Hugh Haddows for New York to join Mr Friedrich. They expect to stay in the East until the fifty week in June. At the Mayan ranch in Bandery guests included many CulturalForum members and visiting Baltimore residents. L Star chapter will sponsor a game party Friday at 7 30 p m on the Blue Bonnes Masonic lodge lawn.
Wednesday evening events include the Order of the Rainbow in the Scottish Rite ballroom, Nikocian temple queens at Mr and Mrs BC Becker’s Estes Ave home, BL Marka Girls’ Friendly Society at 6 38 pm, and the San Antonio Delphinian council at Mrs G A Lucchese’s 21st Wes Gramercy Place. Also listed are the San Antonio Bureau club at 8 30 pm on Rainbow Terrace, Thursday activities for the League for the Hard of Hearing at Original Mexican restaurant, Merry Maid Mad Cap Club in Milsm Building chitrooms, Historic Southwest group at ACA, TW 4 pm at Municipal Auditorium cash room, Morel Ward FTA lyte school auditorium, and a meeting for Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen at 11 am Security Beneath hall East Crockett.
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