The King James Bible in America and English book trade
English books and the King James Bible resurface in American markets as San Antonio stores buy first editions and rare translations. Submarine luck improves shipments, while English agents face wartime risks and a bomb incident delays one order. Cadet tailoring and supply costs for uniforms add to wartime logistics.
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Mode
Fender
Hitler
England
America
Gomez
Rosengren
San Antonio
Smnol- Jet
Charles T. “Eikon Bashike
High Seas
Farn Fem
Grobnak Rasta
Boundary glass in two counties splits town of Yoakum
Yoakum sits solidly on the boundary line of DeWitt and Lavaca counties. The line runs through Wie L ork um Fast ward school and leaves one classroom in one county and pupils in another, causing jurisdictional confusion for the district.
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Yoakum
Iir
Ty Middle
DeWitt
Lavyaci
Wie
Ting
San Antonio student makes honor roll at Nears State College
Resident of San Antonio Virginia Halbedl daughter of Mr. and Mrs G G Halbadl is on the honor roll at Nears State College for Women Only 7.57 percent of students are on the roll Miss Halbedl is a senior majoring in...
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S. A
Virginia Halbedl
Mtr
G. G. Halbad
San An Antonio
Nears State College
Miss Halbedl
Warned on Charity Calls in San Armiono
Warnings issued by T J Throre manager of the Bette Base ines Wibbeatit about charity telephone solicitors operating in San Armiono. The notices warn against callers misusing funds and pressuring victims to reveal personal information and payment details. Authorities urge vigilance and report suspicious activity.
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San Armiono
T. J Throre
Bette
Baseines Wibbeatit, Thema and
Tay
Tucker
Dickey
Eyidrijor
Ayant
Soldier Cabbies Arrested for Ferrying Passengers
Policeman Bete Hillock announced a crackdown after 10 people were arrested Monday afternoon and night for operating as unlicensed chauffeurs. W Rayford and others hauled passengers between Fort Ben Houston and the city, charging 10 cents each, without licenses or waivers.
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Bete Hillock
Fullock
Man
W. Rayford
Dow Gates
Hillock
Weng Solel
Pasepapers
Fort Baan Houston
We City Nuit
Gum Hoard Sparks Youths’ Alert At Main and Pecan Street
Two boys aged 10 and 1 were stopped Tuesday by Officer Lower on Main Avenue at Pecan Street over a gum hoard. Authorities found all packets of chewing gum in their possession and are investigating the incident for possible theft or possession of more gum than allowed.
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Tatterman
Main Avenue
Pecan Street
Feline Wimpy Celebrates Birthday With Milk and Cake
An odd article fragment details a cat named Wimpy age 18 celebrating a birthday on Apalomeehs with a diet of hamburger and milk. It mentions two loving PUPS and various family members, noting the feline has only two teeth yet enjoys treats.
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Bobole
Infantry Unit Deploys for 10 Days of Field Training
The Twenty third Infantry, about 8800 strong, sails for Brownwood Wednesday for ten days of field training. The Second Medical Battalion departed from Port Bom Houston for Mathis on a five day convoy, with 460 enlisted men and 30 officers in 20 vehicles. They will move from Mathis to Corpus Christi and Brownsville, returning via Laredo.
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Ifantry
Brownwood
Port Bom
Houston
Mathis
Malis
Pattattor
Corpus Chris
Brownsville
Laredo
Easter Seal Sale Drive Continues in San Antonio
The Easter Seal Drive, led by Nancy L. McGahun, raises funds to aid crippled children. Proceeds will be sent to San Antonio where 330 to 400 children lack proper care. J. B. Stutsman, superintendent, will speak on KTSA from 2:15 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Eisler
Nancy L. McGahun
San Antonio
J. B. Stutsman
Death Penalty Sought in Long Case Trial
Criminal District court will consider the death penalty for Jack Alford Rupert Alford and James H Alford in the slaying of Tt G Agnew. Sheriff Joly Ro Shook said the Bejar County grand jury may hear more evidence and consider an indictment for two suspects in a related assault. Prosecution plans to file for a special venue to seat 12 jurors for a April 28 trial.
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Crimial District Court Jury
Jack
Rupert
James H. Alford
G Agnew
Joly Ro Shook
Shook
Bexar County
Neping
Renhery
Sid
Owen Winlday
Aubrey Davenport
Aubrey Hopkins
San Andreas
Rendy
Shonk
Gulf Coast
Rio Grande Valley
Hopkins
Davenport
Fresno
Calif
Mey
Agnew
Owen W. Kilday
Joe W. Zwinge
Call
Rupert and
Avore
Coy
Aghew
Austin City
Beatil
Agiew
Schultered
Yeimen
Kiday
Davenporb
Tohijnek Agnew
Riveran Valley
Wnr
la California
Kilday
Alford
Lake Apnoin
Electrle Vazoy
Edinburg
Mercedes
Éool
Agnewes
Maguelin Gardens
Teilday
Kilday Alsu
Padgel
Sian Anelenin
Lwin Uecker
Woman Fends Off Attacker After Scream, 22-Year-Old Reports
An unidentified man assaulted Bertha Guerra, 22, on 303 South Concha Street late Monday night. He struck her with a black sack and attempted to steal her purse, but fled when she screamed. She reported the incident to police Tuesday.
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Bertha Guerra
South Concha Treet
Ling for Mayor in May Election
W By Ling a retired Los Angles Heights businessman announced his mayoral candidacy in May. He is the fourth candidate for the office, declaring independence from factions and pledging to defend harmony with support from civic leaders. Ling has lived in San Antonio 11 years and outlines his platform.
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W. By Ling
Los Angles Heights Busiess Mat
Ling
Recovering From Auto Injuries In San Antonio
Poorish Anwnians Tuesday were recovering from injuries, none serious, after traffic accidents. Jesus Martinez of 412 Santi Concho, struck on Concho and Monterey, suffered several broken ribs and was treated at Robert B Green Hospital. Alicia Farias, 13, of 299 Potormas, was knocked from a bicycle and bruised when hit by a truck at Potomac and Pasa Hondo. Mrs. Santos Escobar, 16, of 1508 San Carlos, treated for bruises after a auto strike driven by Joe Person of Route No 9 Box 181-A at Guaradupe and Hamilton. A collision on the Laredo highway in South San Antonio sent Miss Tracy to hospital with cuts and bruises.
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Jesus Martinez
Santi Concho Atréet
Concho
Monterey
Ilan Maticayo
North
Laredo
Martines
Robert B. Green
Alica Farias
Potormas
Potomac
Pasa Hondo
Santos Escobar
San Carlos Street
Joe Person
Guaradupe
Hamilton
Cal
Paul Kurz
Somerset
Zeta Tracy
Lyons Street
San Antonio
Miss Tracy
New Laredo Highway
Witte Art Show Set for April Three to Five
Representative paintings by artists from 19 countries will be exhibited at the Witte museum April 3 4 and 5. The exhibit sponsored by International Business Machines Corporation includes pictures shown at the New York World’s Fair and the Golden Gate exposition in San Francisco.
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Witte Siaseum
Internatiana Business Machines Corporation
San Fransisco
Reserve Officers Troop School Set at San Antonio Depot
The troop school for quartermaster reserve officers will be held at the San Antonio General depot at 7130p Wednesday in May. Thomas of the Quartermaster Corps is inviting all officers to the Organization of the Army Corps Quartermaster Service.
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San Antonio General Depot
Thomas
Quartermaster Corps
Army Corps Quartermaster Service
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Buffalo
Packard
Gene Meador, Inc
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Sally Gustwick
Iin
DeWitt County
Lavaca
Baering
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Bugs" Baer
van Aix
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China Shop
Olla
Pol
Hayke
Sore Keant York
Kraisers
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Human
Bound Ledger
Paul Anderson
Fannin
W. Bling
Race Foc Mayor
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G. A. Mayor
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Nelly Don
Clem Smith
Ellen Hughes
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Lince
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