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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1939

Page

2

The Glass Slipper Moment Fades As Rue Seeks Answers

Rue returns home to a silent eerie house after news from the police. She investigates Steven's study and finds Rachel the maid, lying on a bench with a manuscript fragment slipping off a sack, as the house darkens and the mystery deepens.

Rue Gross Steven Pigeo Berncoat Whaley Rachel Trachel Bib Rachel Podrl Nomeone Dave Gia

Murder Night Echoes in Rue's Haunted House

Rue recalls a violent night surrounding Rachel's murder. The house held bystanders, a doorbell, a dining room, and a hidden fear as Brule arrives claiming Mrs Halterck. Blood on a glove marks the moment, while Rue pieces together a fragmented, unsettling scene.

Rue Dre Fortress Farever Brole

Murder in the Halterick studio unfolds again

Witnesses recount a grim scene after Jude’s death as investigators press on. Rue, Miller, Funk, and others question witnesses about who left the studio and how the manuscript moved. The case centers on greed, fear, and a paper blown from a piano as clues spark new doubt.

Tube Jude Halterick Slone Angek Yusiself Miller Funk Rachel Indaw Beliver Tast

Souvenir Nickel Requested By Mrs Wood Nickels

SOUTH BOSTON VA National tobacco festival headquarters received a letter from Bristol Tennessee asking for a souvenir wooden nickel tied to Mrs Wood Nickels who signed the request.

Boston Bristol Tenn

Dramatic Group to Present Comedy On October 1

The St Ann’s Youth club presents a three act comedy Keep off the Grass by Charles Grotge on October 1 at 2:20 and 8 p.m. in the basement of St Ann’s church Fredericksburg road West French place. Cast includes Goldis Poerner Rose Sabrine Mrs E. P. Strain Jane Strain and others. Directed by Peter Petrakis and Miss Fina Thiner with Bouls Gueringer promoter. Officers include Dede Quota secretary Rose Sabrina VP and Franklin Ruhnke treasurer Father James Doyle spiritual director. A Pilot club dinner meeting is planned for Wednesday evening and Mrs Gladys Nobles leads the program.

St. Ann's Charles Grotge St. Ann's Church Fredericksbury Road West French Place Goldis Poerner Rose Sabrine E. PB. Strain Jane Strain Arthur Friesen James Doyle Elub

Social Calendar Highlights Two LA Weddings and Gatherings

Saturday events include the marriage of Miss Laut Eugenia Moss to Lieut. Joe Lennard Mason at St Mark's Episcopal Church. Open house for Miss Virginia Alvey with guests Miss Jean Aubrey Bulkley and Lieut. Hubert Bruton at Parkhill Drive, 1815 p.m. Also plans for Miss Amelia Wright's wedding to Robert Votter in a twilight ceremony at the Herr ing hotel in Amarillo with related social calls at Kelly Held Officers' club.

Laut Eugenia Moss Joe Lennard Mason St Mark's Episcapes Church Virginia Alvey Parkhill Drive Jean Aubrey Bulkley Fiashe Hubert Bruton Jerry Allis Wiligh Aganter Avenue Mary Elizabeth Thomson

Fragmented notes on beauty, gossip, and odd scenes

A collage of trimmed anecdotes and stray lines describes beauty ads, thrift shop pricing, a college town bookstore note about a 450 page book for $2, a goose sighting, neighbors chased by a garden riddle, badminton bets, and a quirky promise of public speaking if given a chance.

Bartlett Cockes Monsieur Chasabray

Luncheon Honors Recent Arrivals at Fort Sam Houston

Mrs. Bart Moore Jr and Mrs Pleas McNeel Sr hosted an informal luncheon for recent Fort Sam Houston arrivals. Miss Catherine Sie Dugi was guest of Mrs Edward Iver Jr and Mrs Alan Christie, with Lt Christie attending. Red Wiles provided decorations and covers.

Bart Moore Jr Pleas McNeel Sr Rome Catherine Sie Duig Edward Iver Jr Alan Christie Lieutenant Christie Fort Sam Houston

Table Talks By Mildred Kitchen

The article reflects on the history and value of spices, noting how aromatic seasonings shifted from royal luxury to affordable everyday staples. It advises cautious use of unfamiliar spices, starting small and increasing gradually as flavors develop during cooking.

Mildred Kitchen

Lovelorn Advice Column Miss Fairfax Derailed Date

Beatrice Fair offers counsel to a caller who missed a planned meeting due to a broken bus and a late arrival. The correspondent asks how to regain trust with a country-dwelling fiancée, while the writer urges patience and reassurance, noting occasional delays happen. The piece also mentions phone access issues and a reminder to seek reliable services if needing cash.

Western Stars Rounded Up for Film by Lowvel lag Parsons

Western studio motion picture scene features a roundup of aging cowboy heroes not under contract. Notable names include William S Hart Tom Mix Buck Jones and Harry Carey with George producers and casts tied to Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Filming to take place outdoors in Technicolor with plans for a large, star filled western spectacle.

Lowvellag Parsons Motion Picture Editor Hollywood Cins Metro- Goldwyn-Manager Oltvline Hart Tom Mix Hoot Gitcon Harry Caray Buck Jones God's Country Sylvan Simon Glmop New York Federal Theater Project Garson Kahin MGM

Hollywood Gossip and Hospital News From the Tropics to Letterman

A lively Hollywood roundup notes Eddie Albert Jane Bryan Wes Ruggles and others as casual visitors and socialites. Headlines report Bob Burns wife injured in yacht accident and Brian Donlevy rushed to hospital with heat exhaustion amid a flurry of showbiz notes and a funeral for Glenz Gol Moye Hablekt commander of the University R O G dies at Letterman Hospital.

Hollywood Eddie Albert Jane Bryan Wes Ruggles Malloy Bam Goldwyn Sant Soencer Tracy Laura la Plante Bob Burns Adrienne Ames Alex Tiers Seven Seas Addison Randall-Louise Stanley Tropics Brian Donlevy al Wertheimer Bse Kilexi Eadie Mannix Rurien Ban Prangciaco Glenz Gol Moye Hablekt Te University of Date Lyn Letterman Military Hospital

Man in Iron Mask Good Family Picture at Aztec

Review notes a family friendly showing of The Man in the Iron Mask starring Louis Hayward at the Aztec. Cast includes Bennetts and Joseph Schildkraut with Warren Williams as a swordsman. film praised for style though plot echoes prior Hollywood tropes. Newsreels spark skepticism about wartime footage and claims of staged disasters.

Man In Iron Mask Sam Woolford Louis Hayward Ankes Form Bennetts Warren Wiliams Joseph Schildkraut Bb Horders

Beau Geste Midnight Show at Maleatte Theater

The Beau Geste film featuring Gary Cooper with Ray Milland and Rabat Preston plays a midnight show at the Maleatte theater on Saturday. The cast includes J Carroll Nash as the trainer and Hiingy Donlery as the sergeant with Susan Hayward and James Blephenson. an ad notes a $1 building material offer in Classification 90 light want ads.

Gary Cooper Ray Milland Rabat Preston Maleatte Theater J. Carroll Nash Forlomali Hiingy Donlery Sergeant Susan Hayward James Blephenson

Engagements Shine Across Social Season In 8 Ay

The article details a flurry of engagements and bridal celebrations, highlighting Miss Laura Euconia Mass and Lieut. Joe Lennard Mason as their upcoming wedding. It describes lavish receptions hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Dan Russell for the couple, with 28 guests, a floral table centerpiece, and formal dining setup. Additional parties for other engaged women include garden gatherings hosted by Bernis Phelps and friends, with 125 attendees at one event and multiple attendees named among guests and honorees.

Laura Euconia Mass Joe Lennard Mason Dan Russell Eleanor Russet Mary Elizabeth ‘Thomson R. C. Rookwood Bernis Phelhs Bernice Fhelps George EM. Burleson

Miss Corinne Worden Hosts Buffet Supper October 14

Miss Corinne Worden will entertain at a buffet supper following the wedding of Dr. John McCamish and Tita Loughlin. The event is set for October 14 with Worden as hostess.

Corinne Worden John McCamish-Tita Loighinrough Connie Worten

Miss Eleanor Russell to Leave Har School Charleston

Miss Eleanor Russell daughter of De and Mrs Dan Russell to spend Sunday at Ashley Hall Charleston SC where she will attend school this year. Fraternity bids from Antonio’s best at Washington and Lee University Charlotte ville pledge season includes Frank Busch Charles Orsinger and Mint Mary Jo Johns. Women’s Auxiliary of the San Antonio Bar Association to hold social at the president’s Dome 131 Cast King Highway Wesday 10:30 am.

Eleanor Russell Dan Russell Ashley Hall Charleston South Carolina Ban ‘Antonio Washington and Sea University Charlottesville Frank Busch Charles Orsinger Mary Jo Dnnes Baylor College Belton Woman's Auxiliary San Antonio Ikon Kampmann Kinga Heghway Wesday

Manners and introductions in social protocol notes

A reader questions hat etiquette at a luncheon and card games, asking if a hostess should wear her hat. The advice: it is proper for hostesses to keep hats on during meals and bridge, and guests may wear theirs too. The column also covers how to introduce aunts and uncles when meeting friends, recommending clear kinship labels such as Mrs Brown this is my aunt Mrs Smith, to avoid aging expressions.

Cornelius Beeckman Beerkman Tam aneXam Kinshilp Brown UY Gui Ares Smith Mrs. Brown Ry Wunele Seth Acel Amg Ty King Kens Bem Tie

Jobs on Increase Crime Ig Lessened in California

Crime rates in California declined notably in the latter half of the year as employment rose. Clarence E. Morel, chief of the bureau of criminal identification, attributed the drop to improved job opportunities. The report notes gradual progress in reducing crime through economic improvement.

Sojramen'ty Mill Clarence 5 Morewil Bureau of Oritainat Identification

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