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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
8
A prior popular tune about liquor faced radio disapproval as phonograph firms declined to issue the label. The same company released records titled Shoot the Nickel to Me John Bay and a writer produced a piece titled Shoot the Steal Hails, reflecting continued controversy over the music and its messaging.
The Medina column records a string of vivid, local anecdotes and names from social scenes. It mentions James St. Clair in Paris, Mary King’s vacation, Trance Browne’s eyebrow theory, Alfred Rodriguez’s modern life quirks, and Bob Hamilton’s popularity on the lakefront. It also recalls a Mexico Indian statistics quest and post office signage about public decency, ending with the Live Oaks Garden Club meeting notice.
Rowena Grean sails from Provincetown posting she leaves Labor Day with her brother Mrs Reng Maverick Green for Chicago and will return home. George Green accompanies his sister and travels east toward home stopping in Atlanta, Georgia.
In a tense dialogue, Brule and Andy debate whether Crystal’s death is murder or accident and how Julie Garder’s knowledge could affect the inquiry. Brule urges facing the police’s likely conclusion, while Rue and others weigh what a hospital nurse or witness might imply amid suspicions. Gross announces Mr. Cole’s arrival.
Rue endures Brule's stern warnings as the detective pressure tightens. Julie's late revelations hint at Crystal's murder and Rue's danger, while Brule organizes a cover story. Police arrival and Madge's hostility raise tension as the group prepares to face investigators and hidden threats.
Dr and Mrs A M Drelss prepare a ten week trip to New York departing Saturday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs C Q Behebell in New Haven Conn. Edna Braden and Viola Foerster, newly returned from Europe, were honored at a day party by Brows of ihely fiichdh with an afternoon at Landa park.
The article discusses evolving costume basics amid shifting styles with notes on front and back fullness waistlines and cigarette silhouettes. It questions whether modern looks truly offer novelty while promising practical essentials and new artificial poses in color trends.
A playful guide describes a bustle of white peonies at the center back of the waist and velvet streamers for a George Washington style look. It suggests pouch bags with green geranium leaves, red blossoms, and a gold sheaf and bracelet ensemble sprinkled with gold daisies.
Reader letters discuss marriage announcements and wedding invitations. Rowena asks about a second ceremony and minister present for a second marriage in the family church, while Edward requests guidance on invitations for a double wedding. The advisor declines deception and confirms a single invitation form for the double wedding, issued in the parents’ names.
Gol and Mrs Mars return to their apartment at West Woodlawn avenue after a motor trip through Botlh west Callfavity and Colorado. They were widely reported as having a merry journey with notable highlights during the journey.
Wits highlights advance prep to stretch meals for two, stressing three day menus, use of long cooking cuts like beef or lamb stews, reheating, and integrating frosty vegetables. Advises cooking extra vegetables for two meals, repurposing leftovers into casseroles or pies, and kitchen aids like oven safe ramekins. Includes a two‑part cake method and a bean okra tomato dish with savory crumbles.
The piece counsels on shampooing oily hair using soap and water, warns against soaps that dry the scalp, and prescribes a three-step rinse with a homemade shampoo medium. It notes fragrances like Warcissus, Mi mosa, violet, Gardenia, and Mignanette as male appeal scents and advises cultivating a discerning nose to choose scents.
Healey and Diol headline a tight NOW for a key want ad in ITA listings. The item centers on price status and timing concerns affecting readers and advertisers. Early responses indicate strong interest from local businesses in securing prominent placement.
Beatrice Fairfax offers guidance to a ten year old girl who has dated a forty-one year old boy for over a year. The reader shared a trust breach about the boyfriend and a friend. Fairfax warns about repeating confidences, advises maintaining the old footing, and emphasizes discreet handling and avoiding further misunderstandings.
Mr and Mrs Gouts Wyner and Mr and Mrs Jack Pomeraula motored to Brownwood for Labor Day weekend where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Low Benateth. They were entertained with ALE 8 and other delights.
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