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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1939
Page
2
In a tense household, Alicia Brule and Andy contend with a poison mystery after Crystal’s death. Brule pushes for truth while Rue and Madge confront shifting loyalties as detectives gather statements. A web of love, suspicion, and fear tightens around Brule, Rue, and the Green Hands inquiry.
Aftenoon and evening gatherings feature Mr and Mrs William Deberg and Mr and Mrs Farry Affleck hosting a supper party at Dox Huevos Ranchers. Miss Mary Jane Kunte and Horfletee Charles Jeffers attend a twilight tea shower for the bride-to-be Gliland. Everett Sprague hosts a badminton party at the Country Club followed by a supper party in their home.
Traveler memoir snippets recount a humorous mix of travel oddities from Mexico including strange shells and a lifelike toy scene with pigs, interwoven with social chatter from a South Carolina square dance and a parade of neighbors. The column weaves in domestic gossip about Mary Beasley’s Hawaiians trip, hotel sightings in New York, and guest lists for events, all flavored with old timey regional humor and tangential reflections on war memories.
Informal gatherings occurred Friday afternoon at Camp Warnecke also known as Party Field where San Antonio residents joined officers and families for two barbecue picnics. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Treblrhardt and Mrs. Clyde Chaddick entertaining relatives and friends from Ran dolph Bold Brooks and Kelly. The event featured outdoor fun with river tubing and canoeing downstream on the river.
The article notes social events for debutantes including Miss Joy Gilland and a planned engagement with Lt. Edward Wealery. It mentions a Minchean Saturday at the St Anthony hotel, a breakfast for bride-to-be Mary Jane Mims, and various gatherings hosted by families and clubs, with many attendees named.
The marriage of Miss Helen Walker Stark of San Antonio to Raymond Arthur Connelly of New York City was solemnized at 9 30 p m Saturday in St Marys church rectory Manhasset L I Miss Stark daughter of Lewis G Stark and the late Mysa Stark and sister of Fred William and Lewis G Stark Jr of this city She is a graduate of Main Avenue High School and attended San Antonio Junior College A reception followed at Miss Stark s sister Mrs Idenfonsa M Bomba s home 1 Old Strathmore Manhasset The couple left for a two week trip and will reside at Morest Hills L I
Letters discuss etiquette for writing after stork showers, urging personal notes mentioning the gift and its use, with guidance on addressing envelopes, using names, and starting letters. Readers debate whether to begin with "Dear" or initials, and emphasize tasteful, specific thanks.
A reader seeks a loyal wife and home, lamenting failed marriages and wondering if a fair, faithful partner exists. The respondent notes patterns in women and men, encouraging patience and hope for finding a worthy mate, while acknowledging past disappointments. Attribution: King Pena Synd., Inc.
Practical pickle guide with step by step fruit selection, syrup proportions, and spicing tips. Discusses whole spices, sugar, cider vinegar, and blanching notes for peaches, dates, and assorted fruits to achieve sharp sweet sour flavor and firm texture.
Fashion guidance discusses eyebrow shaping to create space between the brows, balancing eye shapes, and avoiding harsh expressions. It notes aging trends, daily grooming, and product tips, mentioning natural hairlines, placing eyebrows, and subtle cosmetic techniques for a mysterious look. It references cosmetics and professional services for blemish removal and skin care.
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