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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
8
A wealthily born family debates inheritance at a tense meal. Dorothy blasts Michael and Octavia Osborne over money, criticizing inherited riches and fake affection while Edith, Hulda, and Peter face slipping tempers and growing fatigue. The scene ends with plans to separate and travel, as tensions linger over future care for the aunts.
Anniel and Miss Osborne confront each other in a charged drawing room at Aberg Toon. Bitter remarks flare as Anniel declares hatred and Miss Osborne retorts with dry sarcasm while the family tension simmers around a looming conflict.
In a reader letter Beatrice Fairfax addresses Dr Joseph Chassell and Dr Kassel about love, drinking, and postwar social pressures. The writer and husband seek advice on coping with addiction and saving money while considering moving to own furnished housing and avoiding debt. The piece quotes medical and journal sources and suggests practical tips, including buying second hand furniture.
A 1929 concept by Joe Fens features pleated bandanas doubled as a season’s fashion. Designer Altice Evans introduces the LA WOOD fl MWens, a cool fabric that withstands wear and repeated washing. The style marks a shift from earlier knit and loom patterns toward practical, bold designs.
A 1938 guide on hosting etiquette outlines how a hostess should greet guests and manage coats, with advice on introductions, leaving cards, and parting remarks. It emphasizes that 25 percent is what you say and 75 percent how you say it, noting practical steps for hosting guests in the home.
A Victorian style tip sheet discusses dandruff caused by a fungus, advising against scratching or using irritants. It recommends olive oil or other soothing oils, vinegar rinses, and gentle scalp massage, plus neck stretches to promote posture and vitality.
A lively fragment describes diverse figures including Chotr taidistér and San Capers, praising spelling prowess and cartoon contributors. It mentions Mrs Red Bowman, Joe Clay Robart, and Monsieur Chambrey, hinting at a stadium debate in San Antonio. The tone blends humor with local personalities and artistic endeavors.
Thursday evening events honor Miss Glory Heaning and Laf ayetta Camp Felderer at Christ Episcopal Church. Friday notices celebrate Miss Jane Littleton and others with teas, bridge and country club gatherings. includes names Miss Anita Arneson and Miss Caroline Geazer among graduates and social teas at multiple homes.
Thurstay evening programs include Royal Neighbors of America at Camp Monte De Piedad 7 30 p m We Intersa Hoar Institute Priday drama group meeting 12 35 p m San Antonio Muste club Baile 1 Yoo Guliter hated The History club meets 4 p m Educational building Laurel Heights Methodist Church Acacia chapter Delphians 104m at Mrs J G Crogan home Mark's branch Woman's Auxiliary 3 p m at 320 Park Hills Drive.
Table Talks presents quick meal ideas using frankfurters, bacon and simple sauces. Brand quality is emphasized, with prep tips for blanching, broiling, and finishing dishes like rarebit sauce featuring butter milk and mustard. Includes several serving suggestions and a strawberry short cake finale.
The W W Jackson will entertain Thursday at 2136 West Summit avenue honoring De and Dr Alfred Nolle of Ban Antonio dean of the Southwestern Texas State Teachers College. Mrs Charles R K Warder and Mrs John T B Wheeler assist in serving. Cavers will be laid for 30 west.
Mrs Ho Keteluim hosted a swint party at the San Antonio Country club Thursday morning to honor her daughter Miss Mary Louie Ketel 2, a Mark Twain Junior school graduate. Attendees enjoyed a breakfast terrace service with blue and red class colors reflected in table decor for about 20 guests.
Miss Gloria Dells and Misses from St Anne's senior class were feted by their mothers in a lively party with decorative red motifs. Awards went to Frank Cassiola and Bertha Brut for best costumes. A service club gathering at Myrtle Grove Woodmen Circle planned a June 20 card party at Woodmen Hall, with an open house hosted by Mrs. Albert Schiebel on Saturday afternoon. Myrtle Grove through Tauchi Lambda Sorority arranged a meetup at the Woodmen Hall. events include a forthcoming gathering on June 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Morning coffee hour honors graduates Miss May Murphy and others at the home of Mrs Arthur B Hubbard on Adams Street. Attending include James Arthur Ally, Murphy family, and a long list of local guests. Event featured an Italian textile coffee table setting and gladioli decor.
A scrambled list presents various items including a DuMaurier heroine, Desdemona, Rebecca, Napolean, Dante, Penelope, and other names. The sequence includes numbers 4 through 10 and appears as a mixed quiz or reference line from a newspaper page.
Misses Jeanete Warrel Margaret and Elizabeth Matthew Janet Preston plan a private lunch gathering Friday at 22 30 on West Stumpitapente. The event honors Miss Barbara Pratt as she moves June 1 to a new home in Buenio Rice and Miss Betty Wheeler who departs Mary Street for her own residence in Changin.
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