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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1940
Page
14
Gale and Joe Nash discuss love and money as Gale contemplates marriage while dodging Colburn ties and a potential move away from politics. A capital scandal involving Dick Devlin spurs tension, and Gale offers funds to steer Joe from public life, with both weighing personal happiness against political fallout. The scene ends with an unresolved decision as the couple debate future moves.
Two eighth grade girls are enrolled at Sweet Briar College for the coming year. Mrs Te Burnt and Miss Misather dine Voerighn, capiter of Mi, lead the group. Mrs Cutis Tork Vangtia and Miss Ade wius Te cequrning Lot Wet sophomore Liar join many others in the incoming class. The group includes Mire Hedinoa and Mr Wind Mia Atehi Lawory and their mother Mrs Taray who will leave SPOTTY for a notes trip to New York City.
Paris sent over a 1940 trench coat this summer showcasing a style shift from prior designs. Designers favor roomy tailored sports coats with tweed, fleece, and herringbone patterns, featuring deep armholes and belt-fitted skirts for comfort and fit.
A reader seeks guidance for parents celebrating their fortieth anniversary. The plan includes a Mass at the church of the original ceremony, breakfast at a nearby hotel, and an open house later. Advice covers invitations, timing from 4 to 6 or 7, meal options, and keeping invitations informal.
Table Talks offers a tuna sandwich recipe for late summer and fall. It features six slices of cracked wheat bread, drained light-meat tuna, asparagus, Momay sauce, and a glaze under a broiler. Serves 22 portions and ideal for a Sunday night supper.
Mrs Alsop and Miss Zell Miller formerly of this city prepare to depart for Moffett Field California. They will visit Mareh Field Los Angeles and San Francisco before moving on. Mrs Hildebrandt and Mrs Ulz hosted a Sunday afternoon tea honoring Mrs Rippert and Miss Lucille Richie.
Dear Miss Failfax offers guidance on a troubled marriage. A husband asks if divorce would be right to see others while fearing his wife may return. readers are reminded to weigh fairness, freedom, and ongoing feelings before a final choice.
The engagement of Miss Dorothy Jones to Lloyd Willis Siedwell was announced at a Comfort home. Miss Jones, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clinton Jones, studied at St Marys Hall and the University of Texas, member Pi Beta Phi. Mr Birdwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Birdwell of Shreveport, is UT graduate and Delta Tau Delta member.
Mr and Mrs Roger Lock and their two daughters Brent and Betsy have arrived from Corpus Christi and taken a house on Burilla place for the winter. Mrs Edgar Tobin started a motor trip to New York early Thursday morning and will be away two or three weeks.
Members of the Villita street art gallery will convene at 8 o clock on Wednesday for an all session. They will plan re painting and decorating the art gallery and artists will paint jesters for a badminton tournament to be held in October to benefit the British War Relief organization. Hope Miss Mildred Durton returned from New York recently after several weeks away.
The piece warns against amateur henna use for hair coloring, noting unpredictable results and potential trouble. It stresses that professional application yields reliable tones from auburn to vivid orange, with careful timing. It describes color outcomes and advises seeking skilled shops for safe, lasting results.
Martha Pilon reports on the George West heirs hitting a major oil discovery on their ranch near George West on a Friday the thirteenth. The well shut in later Saturday afternoon as crews worked to bring the gusher under control. fashion notes from society events and a planned FHA movie at the Aztec are also mentioned.
Mrs James Calvert announces a meeting of the war relief group at the San Antonio Country Club at 10 a m on Friday morning. The gathering aims to organize and coordinate local support efforts for wartime relief.
Twin daughters born August 30 to Mr and Mrs Have mond Wire of Washington DC. Mrs Wire will be remembered from a visit about two years ago with Mrs Perdinand Bunte of Chicago UL. She was a guest of Mrs Richard Fredd Spenter. Sig is daughter of Gicynn Williams while Mrs Willam McMillan is staying at Baker hotel in Miteral Wells. Helen B Nix will visit St Louis to spend a week with the McCalls before returning home.
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