Harlsndale drills boost civilian defense effort in October
The article outlines Harlsndale’s Friday practice air raid drill at a local school, with W B Hilbig as master of ceremonies and plans for biweekly drills across zones. It highlights volunteer roles, the expected public address system, enrollment deadlines for nurses aides, and the drive to train wardens and instructors as part of a broader civil defense and Red Cross effort. It notes high school student participation and transportation adjustments to support emergency response actions, along with mentions of local Chinese air raid wardens Frances Wong Helen Wong Ngong Haber Lee Wong.
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Eurvka Garrett the Licht
Schlor
Ban Antonio
Harlsndale
W. B. Hilbig
Cone 1
Herlandale
San Antonio
Frances Wong
Helen Wong
Ngong
Haber
Lee Wong
Alverez Street
Dinner hosted by Carharts at Sam Houston Officers Club
Mai and Mrs R Carnar of Port Sam Houston were feted at a Saturday dinner party at Sam Houston Officers' club. Twenty guests attended, with a cornucopia of tall fruits and greenery decorating the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai
Mrs. R. ©. Carnar
Port Sam Houston
Fiods
Sam Houston
Entertain At Luncheon Hosts Tie Mothers Club
Wwe Willon Spencey and Mrs dunitle Dick Antley led a Bright Shawl luncheon Monday with guests from the San Antonio League off Women. The Catholic Biph school sponsors a Tuesday YW event. A top alpame party and study session are planned to renovate the gro in the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Willon Spencey
Mrs. Dunitle
Dick Antley
Guess
San Antonio
Centra
Biph
Tivirukiy
Bopom
Trepp
Marian Martin Pattern Ad For Embroidered Frocks
An appeal offers Marian Martin sewing patterns for ladies frocks with embroidery trim. Includes sizes 31 to 48, yardage 39 inch fabric, and 26 cents price plus mail order details from San Antonio Light Pattern department and New York office.
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Marian Martin
S Mart
San Antonio
Texas
E Family Heads to Colorado With Family From Col orado
Licut FR W Douglas recently drove from the bus station at Colorado Springs to pick up his wife and two sons Rickey and Bobbs and return them to Colorado. Liewhnrht Douglas was formerly stationed at Randolph Field.
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Licut
FR. W. Douglas
Colorado Springs
Cole
Rickey
Bobbs
Colorado
When a Wife Is Older Than Her Husband
Reader Martha B worries about marrying a younger man. a column offers reassurance that age gaps can work. It cites examples of happy marriages with older wives, notes devotion can endure, and recommends the man be at least 26 when marrying an older woman while keeping the gap to seven or eight years.
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Hme
Lecenty
Navy
Tinvell
Imeelf
Jane
Jae
Martha B
Tony
Tory Hers
Pony
Honglulu
Prisco
The Raft Chapter WW Gxint follows the storm and rest
The raft crew drifts after a storm and recovers slowly. They worry about one another's safety and inspect the forward mast for position. Tony, Marty, and Gene interact as the group regathers, the ship returning to a semblance of normal despite lingering fatigue and danger.
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Nana Joo
Tony
Marty
Zany
Gene
Tay
Survival at Sea With Sharks and Coconut Provisions
A wartime diary recounts a survivor’s ordeal at sea over 28 days. The narrator and companions endure hunger and fear while sharks circle the boat. They eat coconuts and fish, defend themselves with a knife, and dream of land as they hope for rescue.
Hospitality guidance for guests in America note
A British ministry pamphlet on American hospitality urges cadets to show full appreciation to hosts and avoid criticizing the United States. The guide stresses that guests must match the host’s high standards, refrain from airing dislikes, and practice courteous behavior as a core element of good manners.
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Art Ministry
Une
America
Thoughtful tact and courtesy in daily interactions
The text extols habitual thinking that fosters appreciation and friendly contact among people. It emphasizes tact, sensitivity to others' feelings, and avoiding hurtful remarks about a country or circumstances. It also celebrates courteous conduct by hosts, guests, and strangers, highlighting honor in considerate behavior.
Wive Keeps Busy in Monterrey as USO Hostess
Irisband wife of General Stilwell, in Monterrey with 19-1 INS, serves as hostess at the USO club while her husband travels. She handles duties in the busy city, supporting troops and military staff from a central position among local activities.
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Monterrey
Calif
Get
INS
Atalt Lo Generalissime Chinny -i Kal-Shek
Eife
Joe" Stilwell
USO Clus
Right Hair Trim and Fashioned Head Shape Guidance
The article emphasizes the importance of a well shaped head and proper hair trimming. It notes skilled stylists tailor cuts to facial shape and neck, advising careful arrangement and avoidance of indiscriminate styles to maintain beauty and balance. It discusses nose, forehead, face lower portion, and neck in shaping, and warns against ill fitting designs.
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Atu
Mann
Church and community notices from San Antonio period page
Monday listings include Catholic Nurses at Mary’s parochial school Alamo chapter meetings Odd Fellows hall Victory lodge and Brotherhood of Railway Clerks events. Tuesday agendas show St Mary’s guild St Mark’s parish nols and musical club at Anna Hertzberg Hall plus multiple club gatherings and a Miss De Rossette class.
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Antonic Counce
Mary's Parochial School
Alamo
O. F
Amy Chapel
O. B.S
Ladies’ Association
Alamo City
Odd Fellows
Victory Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
WO. W. Hall
Guy Corncil
Swest
Municipal Auditorium
St. Mary's Giuld
St. Mark's Parish
Nols
Anna Hertzberg
Park Delve
Sesame Delphian
G. A. Ducchese
Werk
Miss Pieper Weds Lieut Witte at Fort Houston Chapel
Miss Pieper daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Pieper married Lieut Albert O. Witte son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Witte at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Faré Sam Houston Fast chapel. The bride wore magnolia slipper satin with a seed pearls veil and white orchids in her bouquet. Best man was Lieut Garey Brown with ushers Lieuts Joel Dilworth Wayne Bolefahr Jamie Burke John Gillck John Reed and James Buckley. A reception followed at the Fort Houston Club with attendants including Miss Janis Gogdel and a reception party listed.
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Piepjer
Anton,Bieper
Linut
Albert OG. Witte
Jultus
iar)Witte
Sam Houston
Betty Jean Merriman
Sana
Garey Brown
Joel Dilworth
Wayne Bole~fahr
Jamey Burke
John Gillck
John Reed
James Buckley
Mariage
Janisne Gogdel
Fort Ima Houston
Plorine Vickery
Mary Frances Lackey
Mary Wailer
Marguerite Chapin
Bilii Belland
Mrs Vance Leaves to Be With Colonel Vance
Mrs Vance departed Saturday for Meridian and other towns to be with Colonel Vance for about three months. Her two daughters Susan and Mary Haywood Vance are listed in The Light Want columns at Broadway and Fifth and are enrolled at St Mary's Hall.
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Vance
Hush
RB. G. Vanes
Moeridian
Biss
Colonel Vance
Susan
Arn
Hensel Gay
Mary Haywood Vance
Halt
Ty San Antonio
Broadway
St Mary's Hall
Local Social News Highlights From Agynt Event
A guest list centers on Mrs. Neill Bailey and her sister Mrs. Clelland Willman of Clearwater Florida. Mrs. Sothiiman plans a return visit Tuesday. Saturday featured a small luncheon with posters at a high school event for friends from San Antonio.
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S.A
Gol
Neill Bailey
Lave
Bailey
Clelland, Willman
Clearwater
Fla
Sothiiman
San Antony
Cooks Corner Nut Brown Wheat Cereal Recipes and Incident
Cooks Corner features instructions for making nut brown wheat cereal and its uses in breakfasts and baking. The text includes Whole Wheat Pancakes and Wheat Cookies recipes, with steps for preparation, mixing, and baking. A separate brief note reports a fatal accident in Mansfield, Washington, where Torney Hat vold, nine months, was killed when a gun discharged during a family meal.
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Rady Suot
Mansfield
Wash
Torney Hatvold
Hasyoli
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