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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1950
Page
7
A discussion on why love wanes and whether a partner’s qualities matter more than hopeful illusions. It notes the mind as the brain’s loudspeaker, conscious awareness, and unseen bodily processes, and suggests young mothers need external contacts beyond the home to avoid loneliness.
Mrs. Robert Tucker shifts to a new short hairdo with bangs while Mrs. William W. Rich plans to move by July into a white cottage at 442 Arcadia. Col. and Mrs. Carruth host while abroad. Kaplans relocate to 404 Charles Rd Terrell Hills. Guests attend a tea hosted by Mrs. Ernst Lehnhard with pastel florals and about 30 attendees.
Miss Apyia Fiala, a Jefferson graduate, was celebrated by Mrs. Williams and others at a church home gathering. Mrs. Oliver Stambalgh assisted with serving 16 guests as the event honored the graduate.
A Monday roast features stuffed chicken with oven browned potatoes and creamed spinach. The menu includes marinated cucumber slices on shredded wheat bread and butter, and a delicate apricot pie.
Miss Patricia Bowen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jamee T Bowen of Corpus Christi wed Don L Garey son of Mrs Ida B Garey of Haytown on May 6 at St Marys chapel iMiss L Dunn of Dallas was matron of honor and Dan Tran gott was best man Ushers were Raymond Risher Baytown and James L Ryan Tyler The bride wore a floor length starched white chiffon gown with tucked bodice bell sleeves and circular illusion veil She carried white delphinium with nylon tulle The couple had a wedding breakfast at the Minuet room Menger hotel and left for a New Orleans trip before settling in Baytown
The Women’s auxiliary of the San Antonio Barassa invites members to a barbecue at 6 30 p m Thursday May 25 at the Witte museum. The event honors new officers and husbands with entertainment including square dancing. Mr. and Mrs Bruce B Cloud announce birth of son Bruce B Croug Jr on May 10.
New fashion for children’s toys features foam rubber seat covers under cotton bloomers with large rear bows. The pads are removable for washing. TV themed designs include seer, sucker, broadcloth trimmed in checked cotton with a Tick rack edged bow and the letters TVE for television pantie visible on the front.
An advert describing Marian Martin dress patterns with fabric details and sizes. It claims easy fit, full instructions, and a beachwear free pattern, inviting mail orders to the Light Pattern Dept in San Antonio Texas. It emphasizes seasonal fashion with a beach bra pattern included.
A feature on using decals to brighten kitchens and living spaces without a laboratory feel. It highlights new borders in narrow and wide options that pair with existing patterns and can decorate cabinet interiors, shelf edges, and closet spaces for a warmer daily environment.
A vintage newspaper column explains its purpose and constraints for the “Your Baby and Mine” advice feature. Myrtle No Myrtie Meyer Eldred describes handling letters, limits on deliveries, and offering leaflets such as “How To Be a Good Parent” while inviting perplexed parents to send questions and stamped self addressed envelopes.
Read the horoscope section by birthday to learn outlooks for love money and work. The piece lists zodiac periods from Aries through Pisces with notes on opportunities, caution and suggested attitudes, plus a birth line citing Margaret Gullavan and Judge Murray Holbert from a 1950 context.
Mrs Andrew Wessels entertained Sunday at her home in honor of son John Cutter and Jacquelyn Becker Cole ahead of their Monday wedding. Cocktails preceded the dinner with 24 guests at the San Antonio Country Club. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Becker and Charles Becker Jr Springfield Ti and Mrs Kenton Craven St Louis. Members of Thala chapter Delta Rho Delta national sorority hosted a paper city party in the officers’ hall of the San Ariane General.
The ParrAmerican Round table celebrated the season with a Monday morning gathering in the Menger Hotel Minuet Room featuring fruit cocktails and a miniature carousel. Miss Yoland a Almaguer performed a Spanish lance routine with Mrs Bertha Almaguer, while Miss Josephine Kincaid presided. Guests included Mandle Roxas widow of the Philippines’ last president, ambassadors and consuls, and local figures such as Thomas Jefferson High’s principal Guy Rogers and Johnny Hernandez, new student council president. About 75 attended.
Miss Dene Phillips and her Hance Bil Johnson shared honors at a four course supper Saturday evening hosted by Miss Phillips' brother and sister Mr and Mrs Andrew Kelly at their home. Red roses adorned the living room and yellow gladioli tulips and roses brightened the dining table. Mesdames H H Phillips H H Phillips Jr and Ella K Dunit and Miss Grace Johnson of New Castle Pa assisted in serving about 50.
Debutantes and escorts gathered Sunday evening at Mr and Mrs W H Olmstead's home for a swimming party and supper. Twenty three guests, including debutante group members, enjoyed dancing later in the evening.
A fragmented urban notice hints at a service ad for trusted helpers in San Antonio. It outlines errands, connecting residents with sellers renters and employers seeking workers. Dial for details remains implied in the smoky OCR text.
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