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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1939
Page
6
Sheriff Black confronts Stephen Osborne as detectives collect fingerprints to solve a murder in an inner city room. Stephen protests, while authorities confirm the living relatives and a New York City link to the murdered sister Wyern.
Ann Osborne remains calm as police question after Octavia Caster murder. Stephen declares innocence while investigators press for motive and alibi, noting a quarrel over will and sister’s wealth. Sheriff Black and Inspector Burrows doubt Stephen’s claim as Ann provides measured, terse testimony.
An advertisement extols exquisite French lingerie for brides with phrases about lace, chiffon, hand made details, and smocking. It highlights durability and elegant design, mentioning a full skirt and decorative front gathered panel, with a nod to a rental section for rooms and apartments.
The article offers tested homemaker recipes for vegetables. It covers summer squash with tomatoes and cheese, creole cauliflower with tomato sauce, and a vegetable fondue. Each recipe includes step by step cooking tips and serving guidance for four to six people.
A scrambled, period voice beauty feature advises on finger nail care with reminders to discard metal nail cleaners. It covers use of orange wood sticks, a white wall pencil, and gentle filing, warning against deep pressure that can cause infection. It also mentions applying cuticle cream nightly and hints at a local parade promotion at Piggly-Wiggly stores.
A period column discusses manners at dining with a site boy tale highlighting guest consideration. It covers host behavior at table and the gesture of shared portions, then shifts to linen trends, napkin sizes, and candlelight eye comfort. It concludes with a primer on glass versus crystal commerce and quality.
Mrs Leslie Lenin hosted a small cocktail party Sunday for Miss Beachy Stout and her fiance Frank R Newton Jr The yard featured hurricane lamps and bowls of sand with feverfew sprigs daisies pink zinnias and revertew arrangements Ten guests attended.
Monday evening events include the Nyig raders of Randolp field at the Gunter hotel. Debutantes Miss Emily Ann Bryant and Miss Karolen Pardue are hosted at St. Anthony hotel by Mrs J B Jarratt. Breakfast showers honor Miss June Longist and Miss Mary Beasley, with other teas and crystal showers for Miss Helene Fandalps. Final meeting of the Battle of Flowers association set for 10 a m in the Municipal auditorium.
Mr and Mrs MH Braden announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Josephine Luella to John E Meismer son of Mr and Mrs Join Meismer of Columbus. The ceremony is set for 7:30 pm Tuesday at Sacred Hearth church followed by a breakfast at the bride’s home.
Rodgers captures a rambling, humorous reminiscence from a summer home near Boerne. It describes the Henshaw residence with a 50 foot veranda and early American furnishings, villagers and pets quirks, a dog controversy, a shy boy frightened by a shack and a fashion note on skirts versus pants.
The entry lists multiple San Antonio club events including Navy Mothers at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium east room, Pen Women at Mrs. John Hasy home at 115 Gun See Toad, Music Federation at Plaza Hotel 10 a.m., and Hook and Needle Club at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. Paul Reinsch home 434 Bleves Avenir LoD.
Mr and Mrs J O Massey hosted on their Alamo Helgus porch Sunday evening to honor Mrs Hon Ald Teasdale who plans to return to Sparta Wisconsin June 1. Teasdale has been active in San Antonio winter activities. Mr and Mrs M B Hutchins occupy Hollywood Knicker headquarters while vacationing a Sellsword. Mrs J A Simpson rides at the World's Fair in New York.
Zeta Tau Alpha plans a benefit barbecue party Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Nelson on Sunset Road with Mrs. Stuart Mascom in charge. Billie Newland hosts a Royalty dance honoring Betty Baird and Jimnyle Ryan, Alamo Heights juror school royalty. Joan Debbvler to host luncheon at Bright Shawl for Misses Jerry Booker Shelby Rheidl and Mery dane Lyles. Mr. and Mrs. BW. Quhm and Mrs. Rolly Steen will travel to New York for a fair then Washington and Canada, returning mid-June.
Walter Winchell on Broadway items report on stage rumors and industry moves. Notables include Lew Brown’s Yokel Boy cast, Jack Durant, Molly ODay, and Sherman Bill, with mentions of Dororthy Rochelle, George Hale, and Dorothy Frets. The column touches on hotel summer drops, a senate exchange over refugee children, and previews for Young Mr Lincoln and Broadway Serene.
A reader asks how to handle two brothers vying for her affection while a third suitor and family pressure influence her choice. The column warns against manipulative behavior, noting how rivalries can explode into conflict and urges decisive action and honest boundaries.
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