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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1941
Page
4
A fragmented 20th century etiquette column offers guidance on self-improvement in manners including Bible based tips, behavior at home and in public, and how to assess civility. It includes reader questions about gifts to soldiers and surname use in stepfamily wedding notices.
A garbled receipt of events details trains called EMIROUr Glamour lines, a Pennsylvania Railway notice, and a crowd at the Country club watching divers led by Earl Ge. Local names such as Joe Zimmerman Gustave Pape enstecher and Eilen Shropshire appear amid mixed social happenings and late night cap notes.
Social items note Mrs Mildred Miller plans a California visit to see her daughter Mrs Wesley Sijon Ulverley and Captain Ceal Vertey in Riverside and Bowie. Other entries: Mrs Randall and daughter Willer K Quigley returned from a month away. Miss Gracay to Marlin. Mrs Willis hosted Mary Bootan and Ruth Chariton Dyer’s engagement. The Anagacho room of St Alb was set for a party with green linen and white chrysanthemums for eight bridal guests.
At Fort Bragg North Carolina the 23 year old army mule known for long service and daily routines received full military honors upon retirement. Maj. Gen. Jacob L. Devers had recommended retirement as she relinquished command of Fort Bragg to General Knox. A battalion reviewed the ceremony as 647 mules and 117 horses escorted the retirement past the reviewing stand.
A fragmentary guide extols beauty routines as moments of leisure rather than chores. It describes shampoo, wave set, manicure, and facial steps, plus grooming touches like makeup, skin care, and careful hair styling, framed as soothing self care.
Tau Zeta selects officers for term with La Verne Ryan as president and Mickey Pickering as vice president. Other posts filled include Charlotte Bantelie recording secretary and Mary Robertson parliamentarian. Sally Bathlar state Mela director to visit San Antonio next week. next meeting scheduled September 15 at Odd Fellows hall.
Beatrice Fairfax replies to a 19 year old girl torn between two suitors and a potential homecoming partner. Guidance suggests keeping options open, avoiding commitment, and expanding social rounds while remaining cautious about love.
Miss Frances nerial, 24, of 726 San Fernando, told police she jumped from an auto in the 800 block of Monterey after being picked up by a motorist near Santa Mora and Matamoros. She reported the driver drove to an isolated area where he attempted to attack her and she fled, screaming, as occupants nearby were aroused.
A short civic note records the birth of a child to Mr and Mrs B G Becheck of Bure Road. The event marks a new addition to the Becheck family with the infant and parents in good health. The report lists the family as residents of Washington and mentions Uncle Bame Surdiey in connection with the relatives.
New York has Vivienne Segal embracing a fall Broadway run in Pal Joey, after a career noted for dramatic and musical comedy. The Philadelphia born actress, famed for elegance and wit, reflects on stage life from early Puck to modern leading lady while balancing home life with painting and upholstery.
Col and Mrs Park host a rehearsal supper for Miss Goeile Park and Lieut Richard Jaméa Faitel at Fort Sam Houston Officers Club. Redding ceremony set for 6:50 p.m. Wednesday at Fort Sam Houston chapel followed by a reception at the Officers club. Lucile Bigley to be the bride’s attendant and Dr John Donovan best man. Woman's auxiliary circles of Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church meet Monday at 3 p.m. with circle leaders and hostesses listed, including Circle No. 1 through No. 10 with corresponding chairmen and addresses. Lac Al Tal Guild of Grace Lutheran Church MEETS Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs Edward Mirlich's home.
Deputies on Frio County rural roads at 2:50 a.m. chased a hay ride party after a case of beer vanished from Clent's place on the Frio City road then reappeared. The group was overtaken on New Gordon Highway and Military drive. Recovered beer was returned and no charges filed.
Vichy France elevates Vice Premier Admiral Jean Darlan as power expands in Marshal Petain's regime. A sweeping administrative overhaul places this unit in charge of a commissars network, national defense staff, and new services. General Henri Denty arrives from the Near East after release from British custody as part of the reshuffle.
Mr and Mrs Jack Parker announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Parker to Carl Yantis son of Mr and Mrs Rabe Yantis. The wedding is planned for October at the Jefferson High School area with Jane’s education including Thomas Jefferson High School and San Antonio Junior College plus the University of Texas law school. Carl Yantis attended Jefferson High School and San Antonio Junior College and earned a petroleum degree at UT Austin.
Mesdames Burney and Terrell return from summer at Hunt country homes with family visits noted. Clare Burney Jr. and others join relatives, while Tommy McDonald arrives from Chicago to spend winter with grandparents. Nearby guests include Misses Blaley and Avist visiting the Mueller family in Eldridge, with hay rides and dances described.
Outdoor meal ideas emphasize pork plans in the woods with assorted cold meats, canned baked beans, salads, bread, and fingerbread. Home dining features baked ham, potatoes, peas, tomatoes, and dessert, plus punch and box lunches for road trips. Meat quality and proper cooling are noted.
Opening of the Burbank public night school was announced Saturday by B. Troutz principal of the part time and evening schools. Night courses include commercial shorthand and typing advanced photo hand and typing bookkeeping filing general secretarial training and civil service instruction. Classes meet Monday Tuesday and Thursday nights 8 to 9:30. Registrations with B W Quinn at the Burbank school.
Pattern Patterni 8730 may be ordered from Junior magazine. The text lists fabric yardage and contrast details and references the San Antonio Pattern Department for guidance. Full-winter pattern keep may offer glove or helm style options.
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