Good Manners and Handshake Etiquette in Social Introductions
A reader asks about whether to offer a handshake when introduced. Fred explains there is no strict rule. women often hesitate in casual introductions, but a cordial, confident handshake is appropriate when suggested by the situation. Do not wait for a man to initiate and reply promptly if offered. A separate note mentions a 4 percent fuel reduction saving millions of tons of coal and billions of barrels of fuel oil annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius
Beechman
Tim
Fred
Fredvike
Aix
Jack
Joan
Free Legal Advice For Soldiers And Family Matters
A reader asks how a 19 year old army brother can obtain a divorce after a three month marriage ended and says his wife refuses to grant it. An officer supervised legal aid office may arrange support allotments and child support. A separate letter discusses a 20 year old daughter dating a married older man who claims divorce is unavailable due to lack of funds. The writer urges caution and reflects on common marital pitfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fairfax
Ives
Grand jury action set after bonds in federal case
Two individuals were held for federal grand jury action after final bonds were set by U S Commissioner A V Knight. Abraham Torres, 58, of North Loma street, faces marijuana tax act violation with a $1000 bond. Herman Villareal, 28, of Keller street, is charged with theft of three pieces of airplane cloth from Kelly Meld on October 7 and is held on a $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gahnoywalene
Court of
United States
A. V. Knight
Abraham ‘Torres
North Loma Street
Wal
Herman Villareal
Keller Street
Kelly Meld
Poor Woman Turns Into Thief in Market Street Robbery
Jonnie L. Weaver of 502 Willies Street reported a purse snatching in the 200 block of West Market Street at 11:50 p.m. Monday by a woman described as poor who fled in a car with an accomplice. Weaver received a head laceration and knee cut after being knocked to the ground. He was treated at Mobert B. Green hospital. Also noted are New York business failures for the week ended October 4: 42 filings, unchanged from the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonnie L. Weaver
Willies Street
Weaver
Mobert B. Green Hospital
New York
Dun and Bradstreet
Upswept Hairdos Spark Fashion Debate In Editorial
The article discusses the upswept hair trend and its social reception. It notes stylistial shifts from long tops to lifted backs, the return of grandmotherly wisps, and a beauty routine focus on makeup to enhance the new look. It mentions rouge, lipstick, and powder tones adapting with the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Dol
Celes
Texas guayule gum ideas spark absurd rubber plans
The article humorously contemplates using idle jawpower from chewing gum clerks to extract rubber from guayule shrubs in Texas Big Bend. It jokes about 1000 gum chewers producing enough rubber for one tire, suggests public chew sites, and notes the piece parodies wartime hype over guayule resources in Texas and northern Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sry
Texas
Mexico
California
J. HM
San Antonio Light Pattern Book Offers Junior Miss Attire
A vintage pattern notice promotes two piece junior miss outfits in size 14 down to 7 with options in twill and glisinch fabrics. It details yardage, button accents, and colors, with order instructions to The San Antonio Light Pattern Dept Texas and notes mail delivery from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witten
San Antonio Light Needlecraft Dept
Ban Antonio
Texas
San Antonio
New York
Military notices of promotions and assignments during wartime
A fragmented wartime notice lists several Army and Army Air Forces personnel with promotions, transfers, trainings, and station changes. Names include Wallace Rogers Jr., Paul B. Napper, W. Tomme, John M. Fite, Simon M. Guevars, Charles Pragin, Raymond L. Fiori, and others. Readers learn of promotions to chief warrant officer, corporal, staff sergeant, and first lieutenant, along with aviation cadet training, field assignments, and instructor selections across stations in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, England, and other bases.
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Jack Maltsterger
Itlass
North Texas Agricultural Callewe
Wallace Rogers Jr
East
Elsmere Place
Paul B. Napper
Meredith Drive
W. Tomme
Chicago Boulevard
Joe F. McGuslin
Tinker
Held
Oklahoma City
John M. Fite
FP. L. Fite
Pecos Army A
Simon M. Guevars
Santa Clara Street
Chanute Field
Charles Pragin
Ide Feagin
Bryan Street
Roswell
N. MI
Army Air Field
Ellensburg
Wash
Raymond L. Fiori Qrice
A. Florence
Wea
Craig Inca
Gan Antoninns
St Ein. Call
Army Air Base
John W. Hahnel
Covington Road
Dackson E. Upshaw
McKinley Avenue
Blythells
Maurice H. Richerd
Cibolo
Eighth Air Force
England
John F. Barrett
Mére Geant
Bear
Liberator Prediuentey Schoolby
Keesler Wield
Misa
Pic
Alfred ‘E
H. Weilbacher
Camp Wolters
Mineral Wells
Weilbacher
Mary Ethel Trawalter
Weatherford
George Bledsor
Argyle Avenue
Frederick
Okla
J Paul C. Rod
Cpl
Jesse A
Back to School Hopkins Enrolls in High School
A local note reports Mrs Eunice Otis of Hopkins Missouri, mother of Federal District Judge Merrill B Otis, has enrolled in high school. The item also lists numerous club meetings in San Antonio with various groups and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins, Mo
Eunice Otis
Merrill B. Otis
Highland Park P T A Hears Of War Part
Highland Park P T A met Oct 4 in the cafeteria. Mrs Adsi iW Grain principal spoke on promoting the war program. Mrs Toi Blue discussed Texas F T A. Con prem. Mire. Gus Warner announced an October 15 frolic from 1 to 2 p.m. War bonds and stamps sold weekly under Mrs C C Pehrenbach. Teachers Mrs Ada Craim and fad y hosted the program. Mrs Alan Summers visiting New York City. Mr and Mrs W R Bench returned from a family reunion in Rock Wood. Optimists hosts game party at Mrs Pauline Hell’s home. Harlandaly Junior-Senior P T A to meet Thursday at 3 p.m. Hawthorne P T A to meet Thursday at 4 p.m. Laura Steele P T A met recently. group voted to join the blood bank. Grace Lutheran Woman’s Missionary Society to sponsor film The Power of God at parish house 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Highland Park
P.-T.a
Highland Park P
T. A
Adsi Iw. Grain
Toi Blue
Texas F.-T. A. Conprem
Gus Warner
Achool
C. C. Pehrenbach
Steachers
Ada Craim
Fady
Secial
Our
W. R. Bench
Mia
Pauline Hell
Optimisans
Mra
Carol Renton
Woman's Council
The
San Antonio Real Estate Board
Ruth Yelton
R. N. White
Laura Steele
George Fake
Janet Pfeil
City Adds Two New Employees to City Hall
Two DEW employees were added to the city hall payroll on Tuesday. Mayor Gus B. Mauermann appointed Bug h Robertson to replace Sam Newton who resigned October 1. Ostrell Todd, formerly in the lease and dues department, will replace George Klevenhagen who will leave city service November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DEW
Bugh Robertson
Gus B. Mauermann
Sam Newton
Ostrell Todd
Eease
Dues Department
George Klevenhagen
Mexican iFilm Stars Entertained at Olmos Banquet
A San Antonio gathering hosted by the chamber of commerce honored Mexican cinema figures with a banquet at Olmos. Stars Romingo Soler Bare Gard David Silva and Emme Roldats returned to Mexico City after appearing at the Municipal Auditorium. Seven stars in total were scheduled for personal appearances before departing for Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonis
the Olmos
Chamber of Commerce
Municipal Autorium
Romingo Soler
Bare Gard David Silva
Emme Roldats
Mexico City
Hollywood
Arturo
Carlos Modeatum
Augustin Isunza
Raul de Maria Lulsg
Zen
Chucho Man
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Cathe
Balute
Kelly Field Air Service Command
Ashioned J
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Style Shop
South
Fannin
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Ollett
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Beanch
P. m
Mrar
E. W. Staph
East Ouraon Street
Young Bualneds
W.C. A
Denver Heights Rewreaton Club
Mary Jail
Zonta Club
Ab Bt
Althony
Plymouth Guild of
First Congregational Chien
la Vala
Chaster of Delphians
Usc-Y
W. C
Galena Schmidt
Elka Club
Alphe
Maddison Spuint Presbyterian Church
St. Nicholas
St. Mark's Church
J. B. Orller
West Elsmere
Ratment Manufacturing
Aulo
Gan. Antonia Vocational and Technical P.T. A
Homeooveres
H. Zonner
Zenner
G. J. Fling
Dorothy Hehn
Cnmmunities
Marjory Smith
Aileen Scott
HANDY
Andy
Oeovice
Call Pols
Surce Martweth
Alan Summers
New York City
Pitta Avert Hovels
Harlandaly
Vouihg
Hawthorne PT. A
Nora Daven
Pork
Eld St
Poe
Fridey
Thomas Bhic
Hostanges
Ala
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