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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1941
Page
4
An untidy extract discusses Leverady as a cautious, industry focused figure with Free Trade ties and behind the scenes influence. A child asks about a writer’s piece while relatives reminisce about Miss Ponsonby tea and Julian’s wit as they note a funeral and Cannes departure.
In a vivid exchange a young woman and friends discuss smoking a cigarette at a social gathering. They reminisce about Uncle Chet, Grandfather, and a Christmas party with charades, noting Sheldon's charm and the idea of him writing a book. A New Year debate over hair color ends with a goodbye as Kitty leaves.
In a strained scene a group drifts toward departure as Julia, her husband, and others plan leaving for New Year. Tim’s smug behavior toward a woman prompts self reflection after she smokes, while chatter hints at Bellis’s business headed for a major historical boom and unsettled tensions among friends.
Charles weighs a £250,000 inheritance amid family pressure to keep Rainier shares and invest in government stocks. He seeks independence from the family business, plans to study at Cambridge, and reflects on his wartime service and solitary path at St Swithin's College.
Dear Myra and Gloria discuss a June wedding plan with a large church ceremony and a two hour post ceremony reception dilemma. They suggest combining the family supper and reception, seating guests at tables or buffet, after greeting the bridal party and family. The exchange also covers an informal second marriage reception and invitations for close relatives and friends.
Aged beauty lore warns against careless home dyeing as gray roots meet medium brown blends. Experts stress precise application to avoid streaks and overprocessing, noting professional chemistry and technique matter. Practical tips include testing small locks and overlapping touch ups, with historical references sprinkled through a fragmented text.
The article highlights patriotic summer wear in red, white, and blue across beach and play clothes. It notes cottons as the top choice for comfort and economy, with a wide range of durable fabrics like calicos and percales available at affordable prices in many shops.
An advice column discusses legal marital status in cases of marriage from Mexico and nondivorced partners. It cautions that a year-long abusive marriage may not yet be legally binding, urges consulting legal aid, and condemns accepting abuse. It suggests questions about annulment or divorce and emphasizes safety and lawful remedies.
Saturday evening events include Beta chapter Delta Kappa Gamma sorority at 223 College Avenue Phoenix club with a 8 p m gathering. In Scenic loop Pi Beta club plans a gathering. Mrs L T Barseth Jr and Miss Carolyn Barnett hosted a buffet supper in Denton Barnett home after rehearsal for the Denton Barnett wedding with pastel sweet peas and candles enhancing the crystal bowl centerpiece.
Social calendar details a Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Milton Blehm and Mr and Mrs Charles Marlin hosting receptions. Notable guests include Miss Geraldine Ape Picky and Miss Maze Eakridge at the Country Club dinner dance. Frankes Agehbacher Grace Evetta Adeline Lautteringer to graduate from Incarnate Word HS. Barn dance program of original compositions to honor senior verse by Louise Raggett Fischer. Ballots in school colors red and white decorate the event with prizes and refreshments.
Joy Carter was honored with a dance hosted by the Denmans in Calhoun. The event, in the Anacauhe room of the St Anthony hotel, featured a long white and yellow Dutch iris decorated table. Fifty four guests attended including Mrs Charles Denman Leroy Denman and families.
Robert Maxwell teaches bridge at St Marys hall with no tables of young learners. Bobble Caraway spends after school at the Country club swimming or golf under Ted Mernefee. Virginia Vauign Grace Carroll and Mildred Delevan, all June prides, were good ends since Kindergarten. They attended the same serions wearing pins as Monsieur Chambray notes war and politics affect him.
Mrs Howell announces the Grey Mose Tin will be reserved for a private party from 12 to a bun May 2. Open to public after sunset. The notice references Sunday’s light and Bes Rim I( Sonday's Light).
ATLANTIC CITY N J May 34 weary delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs hurried homeward after their triennial convention making club history. Mrs John L Whitehurst of Baltimore accepted the presidency and urged a crusade to preserve representative government combat fifth columnists and defend the nation. The federation pledged any aid needed to nations resisting totalitarian aggression and endorsed a strong national defense program. Whitehurst called for programs in agriculture industry aviation consumer health and general Americanism work. The three year goals: preserve representative government return to religion and strengthen national defense.
Dorothy Baetz, popular graduate of Brackenridge High School, was honored at a Sunday dinner dance in the Anacadho room of the St. Anthony Hotel hosted by Mrs. Richard Friewirich. The event featured diplomas, delphiniums, carnations, and a color motif of purple and white.
Hunger strike at Folsom Prison subsides as 62 of 512 inmates refuse fish dinner. seven ringleaders confined in solitary. Warden Plummer blames prison staff disruption for the incident, marking the third hunger strike in three years at the California prison.
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