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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1940
Page
11
Jean confronts disapproval from her stepfather Rupert over a night out with Green and a suspected incident of liquor use. The tension thickens as Green’s murder looms through a shaken household, while Gaby hides a dangerous secret tied to a drug and a box.
Rupert meets Gaby at the doorway as Jean reports her evening. Gaby proposes a plan to reach her in the La Rue area around half past eight inviting Walter Mallory to join in a dive and then go to a movie.
Shawls make a brilliant comeback in wool, chail, and chiffon, adding flair to frocks and tents. The piece notes variations in securing shawls, from pins to draped styles, and promises stylish options with eye catching appeal despite price differences.
Montey evening social features a spaghetti supper at 354 Rosemary and dances from 10 to 11 30 p m in Bonner studios honoring Horace Mann Junior High graduates. Mrs Murray Crosette hosts an all day merienda for Hazel Dean Maverick and Mary McGarraugh. Country club dance honors Mary Jane and Joe Cullinan graduates. Mrs Joe Christy hosts brunch for Marjorie Thorne. Election of officers at Bathle of Flowers. All day picnic at New Braunfels honors Dorothy Ante Wright.
Mrs Sam Lane Beth Lane and Mrs Albert McNeel postponed their breakfast this week to honor Miss Mary McGarraugh and Hazel Dean Maverick. The gathering will be held later in the summer.
The piece offers a brisk guide to grooming and complexion care emphasizing regular routines, outdoor activity, and healthy eating. It notes evolving hairstyles like semi-pompadours and shadow waves, advising simplicity, neatness, and restraint in styling while promoting overall well being for beauty.
A reader seeks help for an affair with her doctor after a nervous breakdown and a prior marriage. The columnist warns against acting on feelings and urges gratitude to her husband, advising to focus on family and home. Separate letters from readers discuss a younger woman, parental opposition, and questions about attending a school banquet solo or with a date.
Monday evening events include Elgmta Delta Phi sorority at Trasur ance balding and Woodrow Wilson PT A teacher student banquet at the Original Mexican restaurant. Tuesday features Themis Delphian chapter at Plaza hotel and Delphian Presidents Round table at St Anthony hotel. Cloverleaf Book club meets at Tifal studio, plus Phi Eta Sorority Sb Anthony route. Additional items list garden clubs, Navy Mothers club, Catholic Daughters at Central Catholic High, and bar association auxiliary at the country home of the Gorts.
Mrs McClelland will be honored at a Bright Shawl luncheon hosted by Bis Frank Newton and Miss Belen Watlington on Wednesday in honor of Mrs Chaim E McClelland. The guest is staying with her aunt Mrs Charles Lehrlein. Lieutenant and Mrs McClelland and their two children plan to spend time in California before moving to Arkansas.
Pilon by Martha 8, Calhoun describes a Stewart Von Phul Scoble Douglas party on Ebe Douglas’ green lawn. Guests include Hester Harrison Ruth Taylor Margaret Whisnant Edith Cochran and Jojo McClelland. The setting features a canopy canvas, tables of food and drink, and a jeweled view of the town, with talk of war and America.
Mrs Isaiah Davies of Kelly first honored her daughter Virginia who graduates from Thomas Jefferson High. A luncheon at St Anthony hotel featured red and blue decor and corsages. Guests included Mrs G S Prosser of Oakland and Mrs Reed Harding's father. Seventeen guests attended.
Mrs Wilbur Matthews will be hostess at a luncheon Wednesday at the Bright Shawi for graduate Patay Kenney from Thomas Jefferson High School.
Mrs Travis Bailey hosted a casual Saturday morning coffee gathering with friends including Albert Hartman and Mrs Hartpen. Guests enjoyed daisies and blue delphiniums in the decorations while Anne Wright and Annie assisted in serving. The note mentions a June departure for a year in Boston by Alice Dr. and Mrs Hartpen.
Mrs Harvey W Prosser honors her mother Mrs G S Prosser of Oakland California with a luncheon at Fort Sam Houston Club. Other guests included Mesdames Ralph R Holmes W R Turnbull and Ralph R Philips. A breakfast at St Anthony hotel followed for Miss Catherine Ancle Came ill a Thomas Jefferson High School graduate with pink and white decor.
Mrs J W Fisher travels to Pine Bluff Arkansas to stay with her sister Mia Viv Taylor and others while Mr and Mrs Mitchell have been in Rio Grande City and San An Mis. I D Lowery hosts a bridge party Saturday honoring Miss Berths Jennings with guests including Martha Jackson Blossom Roark Margenet Hawley and others.
Advice for housewives on getting the most from modern refrigerators. Explains air circulation, shelf temperatures, and best placement for foods including lettuce berries fats and leftovers. Emphasizes avoiding blocked airflow and storing items in crisper and covered containers for dependable operation.
This article offers etiquette on writing timely gracious wedding gift notes. It emphasizes prompt thanks, using quality stationery, and mentioning the gift specifically. It advises both bride and groom to express appreciation and share plans for using the gift in their new home.
Lieutenant Webster and Mrs Webster and child will depart Kelly field on June 17 after three years in service. They will join West Point for new duties with Webster assigned to the physics department of the art school.
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