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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1940

Page

12

Battle to free Brinda ends with standoff and pursuit

Dick Malden and Squire May lead a nighttime assault inside a ruined building to rescue Brinda from a Brinda spy. Gunfire, a grenade blast, and a trellis entry shift the escape plan as the spy confronts Brinda before a dramatic interruption halts the scene.

Dick Malden Tiame Nolel Brinra May Bir Jay Sil Maiten Perret Brinda Uri Rate

Miss Warden Hosts Luncheon for Debutantes

Miss Corrine Warden hosted a luncheon at Bright Shawl on Wednesday honoring debutante Miss Longe Cherry. The guest table featured pale pink cloth, turquoise bowls, and pink floral arrangements. Newcomers Dr and Mrs Skinner and their three month old son Cliff I arrived from Rochester Minnesota and will relocate soon to 128 West Alagnoliz Avenue.

Corrine Warden Longe Cherry Skinner Cliff I Rochester Minn West Alagnoliz Avenue Ja L Stouksdale Nellie Hattie A, Santer Wee Craig Place

Washington Pie and Cinnamon Mince Desserts Feature

A vintage style recipe column describes Washington pie fillings with whipped custard and fruit notes, then details Cinnamon Buns layered with mince meat and pastry dough steps. It includes baked apples with mince meat syrup, plus serving tips and pantry notes for holiday desserts.

Washington Washington PLC Baca Harare

Miss Schreiner To Dallas for Visit

Miss Schreiner travels to Dallas for a visit with Mrs. Scott Schreiner and relative connections. The fragmentary text references November 26 and mentions places and names that indicate a social or family scheduling note from an East La Jota Key area context.

Miss Schreiner Dallas Joceptine Schireinro Scott Schreiner la Jota Key Schreiner Cierinuaty Thetonaal Gedonesaat Tobie Philidelphia

Long-Sleeved Formal Fashion Tops 1940s Style

The article notes a trend toward long sleeved high neck evening wear for warmth and elegance. Casual covered-up styles grow popular with flowing simple lines and sumptuous fabrics. Pockets in winter gowns add practicality, while bold reds and brick tones offer festive options. Continuous glamour remains key as coats and accessories frame the season.

Beauty Hints and Exercises for Women Readers

A midcentury style tip sheet urges women to exercise for better appearance. It promotes rope jumping and stretching to improve circulation, posture, and facial tone, noting many middle aged mothers may have wrinkles from idle routines. It also suggests simple breathing and wall stretches to raise reach and energize the body.

Reya Ukely Ceal Maela Jarrel

Dear Mins Fairfax Advice Column Notes Christmas Gifts

Lovelorn questions discuss whether a cafe waitress should accept a Christmas gift from an unmarried boss. The reader explains mixed feelings and past boss-wife friendships, with caution that such gifts may be inappropriate if unwelcome. The column notes supervisors may gift staff as custom but advises restraint if attention is unwelcome. Also includes a two-girl dating dilemma and a marriage notice for Bula Murchison Thomas and Robert Edward Ogilvie.

Beavhice Fairfax Mins Fairfax Farhar King Fear. Syd. Snet

Stork shower etiquette and thank you notes

Reader asks about hosting a stork shower without the honored guest and whether to mail gifts or postpone. Advice favors waiting for the mother to be present and suggests mailed gifts or a small tea after birth, with guest consultation and proper wording for congratulations to brides rather than brides to be. It also covers writing brief, heartfelt thank you notes to relatives and close friends for thoughtful gifts and care.

Cornelius Beeckman Birs Beechman Stork Kank Fean

Social Calendar Highlights From S A Social Scene

Wednesday evening recital at the Municipal Auditorium features Jose Wturbi with Miss Maxine Dietzel hosting a supper honoring bride-elect Mrs Connie Dela van. Thursday events include a breakfast party for Miss Canzle Dolayan and a coffee at St. Anthony hotel for debutantes Miss Jean Tullos and Miss Marguerite Walting, plus gatherings at the Bexar County Hunt Club and other social entries.

Piranda Jose Wturbi Muchipel Maxine Dietzel Connie Delavan

Mrs Neill Bailey Hosts Luncheon Honoring Jane Humphrey

Mrs Neill Bailey plans a luncheon at Le Fonds on Wednesday November 27 honoring Miss Jane Humphrey bride to be. The event includes a dinner for Lieut Fred W Miller after a separate supper at Le Fonds with two guests for the Tuesday evening.

Neill Bailey Jane Humphrey le Fonds Ethelyn Brown Ehouphrey Fred W. Miller J Oe Alter George VY Calvert Ed Harris Georganh Tavis Houston Herre Waite Harris Lester Veltman

Lucchese Concert Draws Society Crowd

A Wednesday evening concert in the auditorium drew a society crowd including Mrs Curtis, Mrs Norvel Chillim, Mrs ER Ameson, and Mrs Edward G Heusinger. Attendees wore elegant gowns, velvet wraps, and feathered turbans as conversations reopened during intermission.

Aocophins Mrs. Curtis Far Society of Ban Fernandy Vaughan Mas P. Ameson Richard Edward G. Heusinger Mer Oran Kirkpatrick Mari Duceliese

Local reminiscence parable echoes death talk and quaint town life

The piece recalls a humorous mix of death rumors and childlike interpretations in a small town. It notes sympathetic visitors for Bill Coffey, a neighbor named Mr Ba, and a chain of family visits, with children misquoting scripture and adults observing the oddities of grief. Residents like Jessie Harriett Leary and Rollins are referenced amid daily life details at Zula’s home and nearby gardens.

Martha Calholm Bill Coffey Mark Twain Zula’s Bill

Amazing Zonite Hygienic Protection for Married Women

Thousands of women embrace a sensational scientific discovery marketed as hygienic protection. Zonite claims to kill germs on contact when used in Bouche or as a douche, deodorizing and preserving daintiness. Over 20 million bottles sold. advertised as economical and ideal for feminine hygiene.

Debutante Parties Highlight Season's Social Round

Debutantes keep the party circuit alive with planned events. Mrs Ferdinand Lehmann hosts a December 28 Midyear in honor of debutantes and the off-to-school set, with honorees to be announced later. Dolly Kuute is feted with a luncheon November 28 hosted by Mrs Houston Musson. Betty Jane Cunningham will entertain January 6 at the Bright Shawl for Louise Chery and Donnie Priser, while Ruth Taylor plans a December 20 buffet supper at her home for Misses West Burns, Joy Carter and Margy Ane Hall, preceding a dance by the Schreiners. Lieut and Mrs Boyd plan a winter visit from Fort Sem Houston. Mrs Hawkins expects to spend winter with grandson and granddaughter.

Ferdinand Lehmann Dolly Kuute Houston Musson Betty Jane Cunningham Wil Louise Chery Donnie Priser Ruth Taylor City West Burns Joy Carter Margy Ane Hall Charles Schreiners Schreiner Nelson Wiss Burns

Hull Youngbloods Anniversary Open House Observed

Mrs Hull Youngblood and her husband celebrate their silver anniversary with an open house on November 25. Readers in Fort Worth and surrounding areas note guests from Waco Columbus and San Antonio attending, with local families and relatives mentioned.

Hull Youngbloods Hull Youngblood Iwul

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