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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1941
Page
4
An opinion piece argues women should primp in private to avoid vanity and mirror obsession. It laments visible grooming in public settings, urges restraint with lipstick and hair, and praises repose as a priceless beauty quality over constant self-scrutiny.
Emily Ann Hennard of Austin and Miss Josephine Fordtran of Stockdale hosted a medicum Saturday at the Country Club in compliment to Miss Ann Filley bride-to-be. Misses Kennard and Fordtran will be attendants in Miss Riley's wedding on December 6. Highland Park PTA executive committee to meet Monday at 1:40 p.m. for monthly business. Parental Education group meets Friday at 1:45 p.m. in annual education room. Trev Clyde Hickerson to speak on Character an Inner Defense. Elma Neal to speak on Know Your School. 53 Rod A classes children will provide entertainment. mothers to host social hour.
A bench on the Brackenidge park links was set afire Saturday morning. An earlier report noted a palm covered bench and a disturbance at five. No injuries or further details were given, and authorities investigated the limited blaze.
Police report indicates officers were advised not to apply for their regular paychecks on Saturday. The delay was caused by a firm decision and was confirmed by Police Commissioner B. L. Anderson.
A man was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital Saturday after both wrists were found cut with a knife. The incident occurred in North Alsmo where the victim had been seeking medical help for injuries.
Experienced service men Ruay Garrasco and mie orchestra will perform Sunday night at the National Anesthetic Community Service Center for a dance beginning at 7 p.m. Choral event to follow. Under Sacred Heart parish auspices, old-timer drivers manage the program. Monday duty charges and fashioners advance.
Dear Miss Fairfax, a 21 year old woman writes about a drafted fiancé who promised marriage but then dated others while letters and photos showed affection. The writer asks what to do as weeks pass with no word. The piece reflects a cautious view of adapting to a draftee’s new life and emotional upheaval.
New York, Nov 29. British scientists led by J B S Haldane report that high atmospheric pressure inside submerged submarines can cause oxygen poisoning nitrogen poisoning and brain effects. Trials on Haldane and volunteers including Dr J Negri discuss dangers at depths around 109 feet and above. The work outlines the need for design changes to improve crew safety and escape options.
The Mormil Ward PWT A met Tuesday in the auditorium with the president presiding. Mrs C M Cernett presented the program directed by Mrs Roberta Stockton, assisted by Mrs Martha Pulton. Miss Catherine Carroll's pupils presented a Thanksgiving play and Mrs G Ehla gave a short parliamentary drill.
Debutantes iFeted at Bright Shaw luncheon hosted by Ma Moraret Bachte and Betty Jean Lytle. Guests included Misses Dela Wright Suppa Bryant Josephine Houston Anne Boyle Virginia Stephens. Decor included delphinium ranunculus and yellow roses. Gardena corsages marked spaces for 16 guests. Sponsors of the honorees attended with additional debutantes.
Miss Jean Tulloss daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Carnes Tulloss and James Richard Marmion son of Mrs James Richard Marmion of Houston and San Antonio were married Saturday at half past twelve in the Laurel Helents Methodist church Rev Ennis Hill officiated. The ceremony featured piano selections by Mrs E H Lovelace and Rufus Craddock with vocal by Lieut Eyell Kay Nold best man and Mrs Marvin Ajouza Childers as matron of honor. Attire described for both families and guests includes outfits of dove gray military blue black crepe and brown felt with corsages of orchids yellow souvenir roses and orange bloom clusters. Out-of-town guests listed. couple to reside in Angleton after a Mexico City trip.
Col and Mrs John Neal Hodges announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Matty Hodges to Mr Matthews of New York. The ceremony occurred Monday November 17 in New York. Mr and Mrs Matthews plan to reside in New York.
A home course from The San Antonio Light Institute offers steps to turn clothing alteration into a money making design career. Learn to draft slopers, fit garments, test sketches with muslin, and develop marketable styles. Send 39 cents for the booklet to receive Dress Designing for a Smart Career.
Beles Norra Jeanne Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Bittom Logaty has been elected secretary of the Inter-American club at Rock IS A junior college in Dallas. The campus organization, formed this year, includes Miss Logan as a charter member.
Advice column outlines gracious tips for writing thank you notes to friends who sent cards, flowers, and wishes during a hospital stay. It includes sample lines addressing different friends and emphasizes personal warmth, brief gratitude, and attentiveness to names when meeting people.
The article discusses expanding U S defenses in the Western Hemisphere through daily air service over the Andes linking Santiago and Buenos Aires to disrupt Axis air routes. It notes Pan American Airways service expansion, German lines reduced, and the potential end of German franchise if routes are cut. It also praises U S generals for hands on command and reports 5095 local civilian defense councils nationwide led by New England with 3238 councils in the region.
A recognition service and training session for the leadership training school of the Madison State Presbyterian church will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Bee Aim In Sunday’s Light.
Saturday evening ceremony at Sir Mark's church followed by a reception at Mrs. J. C. G. Smith home and a dinner party at the St. Anthony hotel. Debutante Jean Champion is honored with a spinster supper at La Pond. Maxine Devmatt of Houston is also noted among the tributes.
Bride elect is honored at a Saturday luncheon at La Fonda hosted by Miss Lot tie Haynisct. Cavers were set with Mexican decorations and a five course dinner followed by a directors’ meeting at the home of Mrs. Eron Galbreath. Ruth Fink led the club’s educational program and three point plan, as used at the recent international Altrusa in Roanoke. A Christmas basket shower for the San Antonio needy is planned for December 19 with canned goods and clothing distributed on Christmas Eve.
An ad style fragment touts Falstaff beer flavor and yeast quality claiming a rare, premium brew. It mentions a large sum and urges keeping Falstaff on hand for holiday times, referencing Experia and promotional buzz with bold claims.
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