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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1938

Page

2

Hongkong Airbase Murders Mystery Deepens at Night

In a tense house scene, Superintendent Tipton spirals into distress after a brutal attack leaves him scratched and disoriented. Hugh North and Laura Trina scramble to protect a frantic interior while a masked assailant pounds the door. a medical aid struggle unfolds as Swazey fights for breath.

Tipton Laura Pli North Jack Trina Gettie Laur Tortore Tim Laural Clipton Jina Hugh North Laurel Laural Hugo North Bat Trina Nats Ruton Hugh Tuck Fat Tring

Pinwheel Embroidery On the Go by Prunella Wood

Fashion note by Prunella Wood outlines striped embroidery ideas for daytime and evening wear. Describes emerald green red and blue striped pieces with emerald waistlines and a black skirt as versatile base. Mentions tri colored balls at neckline center and wraps over various jackets for wardrobe versatility. Includes a brief citation: 2838 by Eloy Fens.

Eloy Fens Bynd, Inc

Baked Apples and Versatile Fillings From Idaho Rome Beauties

A nostalgic guide to baking apples with varieties like Idaho Jonathan and Idaho Rome Beauties. Discusses skin benefits, juiciness, and a method using a shallow dish, syrup, and optional basting. Outlines seasonings, syrups, and creative stuffings such as prune filling, nuts, and sausages for varied meals.

Idaho Rome Edgar Obherk Wiese

Signature etiquette for married women in letters and notices

Dear Mrs Beechman asks about legal separations and how to convey a married status in signatures. The columnist advises using a formal name in full and in parentheses after informal forms, and to request formal naming in frequent signings like bank letters. Guidance also covers wedding gift thank you notes and whether to thank both spouses or just the bride.

Cornelius Beeckman Betckman Mary G Brown John Brown Mary G. Brown

Wedding Etiquette Notes On Thank You Cards And Small Repairs

A fragmented guide covers wedding etiquette and practical tips. It advises proper thank you notes to donors, including signing details when gifts are from groups or individuals, and suggests careful handling of minor injuries such as hangnails during bride and groom duties. It mentions wound care with soap and alcohol and emphasizes appropriate expressions of appreciation.

Mary John

Descriptive notes on posing and poise for a figure drawing

The excerpt discusses proper foot placement and posture for a beauty class. It debates how girls style their feet and legs, emphasizing a disciplined stance, chest position, and overall figure presentation. The text reflects era health and beauty standards with rigid guidance for achieving a desired silhouette.

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Hunting Widows Gather For Informal Evenings

Martha Calhoun reports on a lively circle of hunting widows including Ruth Johnson Grace Welle Dorothy Spencer Betty Hixon Bonnie Dilworth and Dorothy Mansfield as they host informal suppers and social gatherings while their absent husbands hunt. Johnowene Ham Menger plan a new home near Mrs A J Peeler s granddaughter and a former Union River player nicknamed Pringo is noted for his weight and resemblance to crooner Rufus Colombo. Two young women on vacation at an American plan hotel earned a 20 dollar per day claim for indigestion and weight issues after trying to break even. Monsieur Cimnbriy plans Thanksgiving turkey with a home dining at Giro s.

Martha Calhoun Ruth Johnson Grace Welle Dorothy Spencer Betty Hixon Bonnie Dilworth Dorothy Mansfield

Social Calendar For S A The Saint Anthony Outlook

Social calendar items note weddings at 7 p m and 6 p m for Miss Yvonne Brosseau and Miss Rosalbha Smyth with L ieut Walter Sparks and Wharn Seng at the brides homes. A dinner dance at the St Anthony Contel honors Miss Adelaide and entrants. Mrs J M Hengley hosts tea on Park drive. A book review by Mrs Sherwood Avery is listed with a 2 30 p m time. Wilma Lee Pullin marked her eighth birthday with relatives at Cedar Street. Mrs Herbert Ogden of Corpus Christi attends St Anthony hotel, former resident.

Yvonne Brosseau Walter William Sparks Rosalbha Smyth Wharn A. Seng George Friedrich St. Anthony Contel Adelaide Hiv Hallie Crighton J. M. Hengley Park Drive Wilma Lee Pullin G. Hf Ford Cedar Street Herbert Ogden Corpus Christi St. Anthony Hotel Ogden

Advice to Lovelorn Dear Miss Fairfax

A reader asks about a stalled sexual and emotional appetite after marriage. The column suggests varying meals and exploring new activities to rekindle interest, warns against chasing trouble, and humorously cautions that strong passions often arise slowly.

Striking Pattern Design Promises Vintage Sewing Treasure

A fragmentary notice explains a striking design using only three pattern pieces and natural fabric scraps. It describes pattern 1923 with block diagrams and sabling steps, requesting a mailed inquiry to the San Antonio Light Needlecraft department with pattern number, sender name, and address.

Embroidered Lord's Prayer Pattern for Catholic or Protestant Version

A 1890 embroidery pattern offers a simple stitched version of the Lord's Prayer. The design fits a 14 by 18 inch panel and completes in 3 to 4 inches. Includes a color chart and can be adapted for Catholic or Protestant use.

Pattern 6850 and key materials required

Pattern 6850 asks for ten cants in coin and includes illustrations of stitches. Send payment to Weediecraf Department with the pattern number and your name. The San Antonio letter warns to write plainly and include the pattern number and jacklresp.

Weediecraf Department San Antonio

Recreation Group Will Meet Monday Before Dinner Party

The San Antonio Recreation council will meet at 10 and m Monday at the Denver Heights Recreation building. The board of directors of the San Antonio Musical club will meet at 16 a m Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Lewis Krams Beck on McCullough avenue. Mrs. William Windmeyer, chairwoman, and her committee will meet with Vera Reus, president of the Elysians, at the Gunter hotel Monday to plan the December 7 dinner honoring Miss Heresy Hasselmeier, a bride-elect, as Miss Elizabeth Autrey of Port Arthur visits over Thanksgiving weekend.

San Antonio Denver Heights Ban Antonio William Windmeyer Cheirman Ruth Tubbs Edythe Stephens Misa ‘Vera Reus The Elysians Tuocheon Gunter Hotel Heresy Hasselmeier

Club Calendar For L A and Saturday Events

Saturday evening Myttle prove at Woodmeneirele 8 Jan in the W o W hall. Executive committee of the Herb Parent-t’cachet association will meet at 1 30 p m Tuesday. Delegates H J Romine and V F Bloubing reported from state convention at Lubbock. High third mothers hostesses. Class imparent education led by Miss De Rossettel Thomas meets Tuesday at 8 30 p m at the hassle of Mrs W B Woots 1203 Boetner srehe.

Herb Parent-t'cachet Association H. J. Romine V. F. Bloubing Lubbock de Rossettel Thomas

Fashionable Hair and Makeup Advice From Gossip Column

The piece discusses evolving hair trends with the shift to high coiffures and the challenges of changing long downward styles. It notes that younger faces suit the elevated look and mentions gadgets to keep hair from curling into the nape, plus tips on powder application and avoiding an overdone nose.

Mrs Wheeler Bell Honored at Party

Mrs Wheeler Bell is the guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Napier Rogers at the Carriage House Kitchen. Attendees include Mesdames Jesse Edwards Harold Galle Richard Davia Gordon Smith Frank Norwood Nedang and Misses Elizabeth Autrey Dorothy Shepard Inex Diel Yann and Elizabeth Porgason. A cornucopia centerpiece holds fruits vegetables and chrysanthemums with walnuts and pineapples along the table.

Wheeler Bell Auirey Goldthorp Napier Rogers Carriage House Mesdames Jesse Edwards Harold Galle Richard Davia Gordon Smith Frank Norwood Nedang Elizabeth Autrey Port Arthur Dorothy Shepard Inex Diel~ Yann Elizabeth Porgason

Tea honor for Alois Alblinger at Milburn event

Mrs Alois Alblinger was honored at a tea in Milburn on Saturday November 1. Hostess Kathleen Howard greeted guests with presiding at the table by Max Howard and Tekla Alblinger. About 30 girls attended the gathering.

Tre Milburn Manger Alois Alblinger Mise Kathleen Howard Max, W. A. Howard Mise Tekla Alblinger Resents

General Mrs Lewis Honored at Son's Fort Bem Birthday

Maj. Gen. E M Lewis and wife were feted at their Berkeley home by son Capt Thames Lewis and daughter in law at a Saturday reception for about 65 guests. Hawthorne teachers were guests of honor with tea. Miss Dorothy Ross plans a Washington trip with her mother, Mrs B M Rosa, to Peru and Lima.

Lewis E. M. Lewis Berkeley Calif Thames E. Lewis Fort Bem Haminton Clement McMullen Dora Witherspoon Davenport Milburn Munger Hawthorne Hunter School Sybil Sue Darby W. A Howard Oule Boneha H. R. Albert Cu He Price Dorothy Ross Weaahbington D. C Lima Peru New York F. Rosa Pert Peare

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