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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1939
Page
6
In a tense exchange, Ann defends a family scarf as the murder weapon, while a doctor and Sheriff Bisch press on the mystery. Ann, nineteen, remains calm as questions about the victim’s clothes and family loyalties surface, highlighting motives and uneasy investigations.
In a tense tea party of suspects Sheriff Black leads questions at a farmhouse murder scene. Burrows Hannah Mimms and other kin defend their innocence while Osbourne and Dorothy show nerves and deflect blame in a tangled family mystery.
Tuesday evening events include the San Antonio Composers and Authors association at 7 p.m. hosted by Mrs. E L Galbreath at 1000 West Craig Place. Wednesday features a security benefit at 2 p.m. with Bears Roebuce and the executive committee of the South Side Christian church meeting at 1035 Essex Street. Also note a Want Ad for light opportunities available at all Phaly-Wiesly stores.
MILBRED KITCHEN explains three tea classes black green and oolong along with manufacturing steps from withering to firing. Also includes Grandma's Ginger Cookies recipe with shortening salt spices and molasses outlining mixing rolling baking times.
A reader asks how to win parental trust for a Sunday romance and suggests a family Sunday outing to ease tensions. Advice recommends steady contact with the family, then casual dating, plus avoiding paid attention to a controlling partner. The second inquiry covers wedding invitations and gifts, advising simple politeness unless a person commits. The third letter warns against a possessive partner who withholds commitment, urging clear expectations and ending stalling behavior.
In 1930 King Fean Syd offers practical guidance for preparing intimate home weddings. The article outlines choosing a suitable ceremony space, minimal decor, improvised altar with candles and flowers, and seating arrangements. It describes the procession order from arrival of guests to the ring exchange and roles for the bride’s party.
Miss Dorothy Estelle Layer and Harold William Hildebrandt plan a June 16 wedding with maid of honor Miss Elizabeth Wolf and bridesmaids Miss Evelyn Hannich Minnie Rath Rebe Lucille Tildebrandt Mrs Lorraine Layer junior bridesmaid and J Atm Miller flower girl. Matrons of honor Mrs Merman Bace Seguin and Mrs Pred Lewis. Best man Edgar Seydler. Pre nuptial events include showers and garden parties in honor of the couple with several hostesses listed.
Announcement of the Upshaw DeBord marriage to be held Saturday at Crestholme Presbyterian church in front of close relatives. Bride Constance De Bord is Jefferson High graduate and San Antonio University alumna. groom Leon Upshaw listed with local family ties.
The piece argues poise and stylish conduct set apart by restraint and thoughtful speech. It warns against flashy self promotion or trivial chatter and urges women to speak only when they have something worthwhile to add, pairing charm with sincere, natural behavior.
A lively royal and social scene unfolds at Martha Pilon Dy Calhoun as an artist's ball looms. The Fiesta parade sets a cosmopolitan backdrop with plans for elaborate costumes and a riverside gathering at New Braunfels near Guadalupe and Comal.
Mr and Mrs Bowen former San Antonians celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Tuesday with a 1914 San Antonio marriage ceremony at St Michael Catholic church 424 South Street officiated by Rev Thomas Muczygemba. Louis Zimmelman bride’s brother played the organ and Constance Gorell sang. Witnesses Paul Tartillion attended and the couple were visiting during their stay at 227 Wyoming Street.
Miss Ale Welsh to serve as maid of honor for both Aurelia Crossette and Virginia Crossette in a double wedding set for Lake Place. Russell Fichtner and Dr Carl Goeth are the grooms with Courtney Fichtner as best man. ushers include Napier Rogers Henry Charhai and Richard Lewis Geeth. The groom Geeth has chosen O James Soldier of Houston as best man. host couple Mr and Mrs Pred Goeth hosted a supper at the Country Club for the engaged pairs and guests including Mrs Roker Kelly and Mrs Janice W Nixon.
Social calendar lists multiple gatherings in Los Angeles including garden parties, luncheons, and showers. Guests include Mmes Macy Sune Lyles, Elizabeth Sheldon, Grace Carroll, Betty Cade, Mary Jo Adams, and numerous graduates and brides to be. Events occur at Bright Shawl and private homes with activities such as bridgeluncheon and seated teas.
Legendary pianist Ignace Paderewski, aged 74, bids a somber farewell in New York while plans to tour again appear unlikely. Tour manager says physical strength limits future performances as Paderewski reflects on a storied career and major philanthropy for Poland.
Mrs Beckmann postpones a Bright Bhowl tea event honoring her sister Mary Harold Florian Clark. The gathering moves from Tuesday to Wednesday with plans at the Bright Bhowl tea room.
The text promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oi Capsules with claims of health benefits and vitality for kidneys and eyesight. It mentions dangers of inferior products and asserts the original, genuine formula. It warns consumers to beware of counterfeit copies and emphasizes safety and effectiveness of the authentic remedy.
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