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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1940
Page
4
In a tense interlude Brinda and Dick Malden reconnect amid espionage whispers and a looming murder. Brinda learns of Sir John’s intelligence plots and a dangerous new invention while memories surface of a past romance, rivalry, and a mounting war service dilemma.
Bethday evening social calendar lists Linda Ghry and Miss Betty Shirk at a Fort Sam Houston officers party complementing Capt and Mrs Nick Perkins celebrating newlyweds Mr and Mrs Garrett Tucker at their Rouse home honoring Mr and Mrs Tammy Barnes with festivities running to 10 p.m.
The best man acts as guide and helper for the groom throughout the wedding day. He assists with preparations, carries luggage, handles the rings, accompanies the groom to the church, hands the clergyman envelopes, and coordinates post ceremony logistics. He oversees the groom’s attire, signals for service during the reception, and assists the couple as they depart for their journey.
Local pageant scene highlights the Pilon and Venible families with Margare t Lassos Jefferson High rope skills and Eleanor Mansfield as a rising piano and vocal performer. Mrs Rochester McKidewney hosts three children while Major McElidawney is on duty. A Community Chest fundraiser yields 175 dollars amid varied luncheon generosity.
The body of Second Lieut Jack Stuart Robbins 28 air reserve of Duncan will break Saturday night in Hoelong Ark his former home for services and burial Lieut J G Badgett will accompany the body He was killed instantly in a crash of two BT 2 airplanes near the field Friday He was the first fatal aviation officer at San Antonio Air Depot since its World War I establishment Robbins graduated from Kelly field last March and was assigned to the Third Travel Port Squadron at Duncan Field A board of officers will investigate the accident to determine its cause
The article lists beauty aids and professions that enhance female appearance including gowns jewelry hairdressing cosmetics and footwear. It notes progress in dental care and foot care and suggests medical men address complexion thinning hair and scalp diseases while normal weight and measurements are seen as a personal concern.
A garbled review notes a chaotic Burma plot with Dottie, Lily men, elephants, and a rescue sequence. Preston Foster and Robert Preston star in a zigzagging spoof as two Rover Boys rescue Dottie from jungle peril amid a string of likely filmic gags and the Aztec venue. The piece references other pairings and a mix of acts, promising a noisy variety program.
Lore of Lauritz Melchior as the world’s greatest tenor persists after a Friday recital in the Municipal Auditorium. The Scandinavian star displayed a vast range and distinctive timbre in a program heavy on Wagner, with Grieg and other selections. Accompanist Paul Ulanowsky aided, though some moments risked overpowering the performance.
Beatrice Fairfax counsels a young man torn between a modern, chatty girlfriend and his wish for an old fashioned match. She suggests abandoning the single search, exploring other girls, and focusing on finding someone who truly makes him happy rather than trying to change her.
Mildred Ritchen discusses multiple uses for imitation maple flavoring in cakes cookies and nuts and fruits. It substitutes for vanilla or chocolate in desserts and syrups and enhances pork and beef roasts. The piece promotes easy 1-2-3 syrup mixing and notes flavoring improves traditional favorites.
Bobbe Welder, a debutante from Victoria born on the Welder ranch, captivates with blond looks and a politics interest. She attends Incarnate Ward School and studied at the Sorbonne, enjoys vegetarian meals, loves textiles and literature, and plans to debut after the Nodl season.
Mrs Mattie Payne Blank entertained a group of friends at a bridge luncheon Friday at the St Anthony hotel. A pink and green color scheme adorned the decorations. Next week she will host again to end the winter in Los Angeles. Miss Wenda Jo Thompson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson, was among freshmen initiated last week at Hockaday Junior College in Dallas.
Supper club members met at the Country Club to decide on folding this year. Mrs. Corries Venable was elected chair, Rev. Don Forker treasurer, and Mrs. W. R. Smith secretary. A shipwreck party was set for January 7 at the Country Club with Mrs. John Fries chairing the pool committee and Mrs. Ernest Rukeanen Jr. music chair. New members include Mesdanes Arthur Seengson Lindsay Shropshire and A. L. Ganalet. W. B. A conferred a new member class at W. O. W. hall with Mrs. Frieda Newackvute presiding. Mrs. Cordelia McGlashan was accepted as a new member. A game night event sponsored by Westway club of Eastdah Ibeview with Mrs. Frieda Nausonite as guest will be held at Finnin in Mrs. Maply's home 302 Mandricke court on November 24.
One hundred guests attended a tea Thursday evening hosted by Bezer county teachers and Mrs Clyde West at the Woman's club in honor of Mrs Arno Penshorn formerly Myrtle Jones. Members assisted with reception, entertainment and gifts from the group. Other society notes include Sunshine circle meeting at Alamo Heights and Womans Auxiliary events at Beacon Hill church.
Five over age destroyers, part of the 30 ships exchanged by the United States to Britain for bases, were supplied at Newport today. The item notes the ships' transfer and current provisioning as they move to new duties in the war setup.
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