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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1941

Page

13

Outward Bound cast delivers polished theater amid giggling audience

The LitHe theater production Outward Bound earns praise for its cast and smooth performances led by Gay Mackwaine Donovan as the soft snob and Cliveden Banks as Mrs. Lingle. Critics note a touch of drama for lighthearted crowds while many actors, including Horace R. Johnson and Murray Berkowitz, deliver standout moments as the ensemble performs with precision.

Exch Ea Gay Mackwaine Donovan Cliveden Banks Pleas McWeel William Dyke Horace R. John Florence Thomas Gocknes Midget Carl HofIman Lingle Murray Berkowitz Mr. Prior Gidney Berkowitz Mary Louise Staley Jove D. D. Watson William Nesbit Fairfax Plans McNeel Ty Mack Paul Adams Tia Margaret Hachlel George, Dilworth Lilie

Brackenridge P T A officers elected for 1941 42

Brackenridge High School P T A held its March meeting naming officers for 1941 42 including President Mrs Manfred Gerhardt and Vice Presidents Mrs B D D Greer and Mrs A P Wood Also six delegates from Brackenridge P T A planned to attend the district meeting at Pears April 10 with Mrs Wahrmund Jr as chairwoman The meeting also noted community education leaders and upcoming events at Our Lady of the Lake college and the Temple of local organizations with plans for future programs and nominations

H. G. Wahrmund Brackenridge High School Resistation Brackenridge High P.-T. A Brackenridge Pi-T. A Manfred Gerhardt A. P. Wood H. Yeager Corres Pionding L. Lew Creasurer Mua Zora Melton

Shakespearean Group to Hold Meeting at Club Home

The Shakespearean Artists Round Table Woman's club will hold a business session at the club home on April 7 at 11 44 p m with a luncheon following The subject will be fourth act Richard III Mrs W H Jackson will preside Hostesses will be Mrs Richard Vander Straten and Mrs Iga Schwenpe

Woman's Club King Rehard Mra W. HK. Jackson Wu Preside

Defendant in Slaying on Stand Testimony

The trial recounts the February 10 killing of Evelyn Wilco in a Sedgick room. Carlos Winn Willan testified he heard shots after a man identified as the defendant entered the room seeking Evelyn. The defendant claimed he visited to obtain a hat and fired during a struggle.

Sedgick Nforton Commerce Cirece Evelyn Wilco Spreind Miesdty Carlos Winn Willan Fred Savers Williams E. P. Barry J. G. Parsons M. H. Garlick Robert B. Green Evelyn

Nominee Yarborough Touted by Texas Game Commission Selections

Austin April 1 A Yarbrough of Corpus Christi was recommended by the Senate Committee on Governor's Nominations as a member of the Texas state game and oyster commission. Senator Jesse Martin of Fort Worth indicated further confirmations likely this week.

Austin tNs Yarborough Corie Christi Senate Texas State Game Mand Oyster Commission Benator Jesse Martin Fort Worth Whateman Noatinations Thal Aps

Police Log Troubled by Drunkenness Arrests in Santa Rosa

Police Sgt Chainberg and Patrolman Maythex reported several drunken incidents in the Santa Rosa area Monday night. Two men were arrested in quick succession for drunkenness in the same block, while another man claimed to have mistaken a taxi for a loitering city cab. A related case involved a man found lying on a sidewalk and later associated with a police vehicle.

J. R. Chainberg Manuel Maythex Poller Tesday Wey Mathines Streck Druunken Vic Ponce Chambers Man Martines Hinthkennesy

Cracker Burglar Escapes Gunfire

Police sought a suspect after a burglary suspect allegedly lit crackers and fired a shot while fleeing over a fence. An arrest was briefly made by Patrolman J W Reardon before the suspect eluded capture as officers pursued the report in the vicinity.

Sol Wolf Broadway Wolf J. W. Reardon

Army Day observance parade to close schools

San Antonio plans Army Day events with Fort Sam Houston troops marching downtown. Public schools, courthouse, and city hall will close to allow children and employees to view the parade. About 20,000 soldiers and over 2,000 motor vehicles will participate, with the Second Division units from Fort Sam Houston leading the route. Sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of the Military Order of the World War, under Commander W. Fatule.

Sam Monston I. E Stutsman Walnike & Drall Houking AMD Fort Sam Houston Army Post San Antonio Order of the World War Gol W. B Fatule

City workers to attend hearing on Spears pension bill

A delegation from San Antonio and police and fire personnel were to attend a senate hearing in Austin at 2 p.m. on the Spears fire and police pension bill. George Wissman endorsed the till and signatures were obtained from four coal tor the police department. Police and Fire Commissioner Lipscomb outlined two pension plans, one by State Senator Spears and one by city actuary Arthur Hansen, for the city administration.

San Antonio Senate Spears Austin Tursay Mallee George Wissman Lous W. Lipscomb Spiy Antonio J. Franks Spears Arthur Hansen Culrage

Cassed First again as tax payments begin

Solomon Cassed, San Antonio real estate operator, topped taxpayers Tuesday by paying about $100 at city hall to extend his record as first to pay city and public school taxes. City tax office said 45 people had paid before noon, with 15,000 tax statements mailed and 5,000 to 10,000 more being mailed daily.

Solomon Cassed San Antonis Real City and Public Cassed Daly

School program features Morris elementary dances in Harlandate

Fol dances and music acts planned by Morris Elementary School pupils in Harlandate. Three productions scheduled with performances Thursday evening and Friday afternoon. The rhythm band, saxophone ensemble, and choir will be presented.

Morris Elementary School Harlandate Ach P. Thurday

Assault charges filed against two at county court

Aggravated assault cases were heard Tuesday in County Court at Law No 2 against Jessie Martine of 202 McLeary Street and Chestey Love of 402 Florida Street. Victim Esther Bohan of 208 Austin Street was allegedly assaulted, with a motor vehicle involved and a $20 fine noted.

Jessie Martine McLeary Street Chestey Love Florida Street Macvinius Esther Bohan Austin Street Mat Lave Nomador Vehinian Victor Bo Marx Camargo Xiceet

Wedding Guests Pour In For Uvalde Nuptials Of Graves

Out of town guests travel to Uvalde for the wedding of Frances Nell Graves of Carven Springs and Lane Taylor Jr. The guest list includes Holman Cartwright and family of Diarro Texas Bourke Cartwright and others from Terrell Houston Galveston Beaumans Falfurias and nearby areas.

Uvalde Frances Nell Graves Carven Springs Lane Taylor Jr Holman Cartwright Twin Oaks Ranch Diarro Texas Bourke Carkwright Terrell Williams George Sealy William Sealy Galveston Tom Gregory di Houston Shirley Helm Len Cartwright Joiner Cartwright Beaumans Edward Lasater Falfuirias Garland Insaler Falfurtias

Fort Sam Welcomes Dr and Mrs Carter in Brn Auitulo Society

Dr and Mrs Harvey Carter of Tennessee arrive at Fort Sam Houston where Dr Carter serves in the Medical Corps. The couple are among the attractive new additions to Brn Auitulo society, recently stationed in Texas.

Carter Fort Sam Brn. Auitulo Society Harvey Carter Tennessee Houston Br. Carter The Medical Corp,ets

Towns Luncheon Debutantes And Club Events

Debutantes honored at a luncheon with Miss Almeda Towns to enter Chin with a Wacheon on Saturday April 12 in San Antonio, with Misses Louise Cheery Dolly Kuntz Joan Browne Amanda Hurst. Erle Cushing hosts a luncheon at Grayson street home with La Pluma Club. Mrs RB Harron to discuss poetry. Original poems read. Charles Graebner B I? to meet Friday afternoon at the school cafeteria with Allen Raeh G A lecturing on play and relaxation via moving pictures. Bright Shaw Luncheon to honor Miss Phyllis Kren army bride to be. Kapp Blank Sorority to meet. Altar Society Sacred Heart Church 3 pm Wednesday. Council of Protestant Women executive board meets at YWCA Thursday.

Miss Towns Miss Almeda Erle Cushing la Pluma Club Grayson Street RB. W. Harron Charles Sedgwick Callaghan Road B,c, Hardcastle Charles Graebner Allen Raeh G. A Bright Shaw Nicholas Szilngyi Fort Sam Houston Hono Phyllis Kren Kapp Bette Tayne Damien Streck Doh Jean Adams Doel Mak LaFitte Matagorda B. Minobs Altar Society of Sacred Heat Corncil of Protest Critich AL Thurs Ving al Wa

City Auctions Off Boarders at Pound

The city pound sold a mule and a colt detained for three days. Capt Scheffler reported the creatures fetched bids from the highest bidders for a total that appeared to be around $24 in feed costs. The sale drew little sympathy from police who opposed selling a child’s pet.

Erni Scheffler

Dr Ecerbane Formula for Kidney Bladder Distress

An article touts a “Doctor's Formula” claimed to aid kidney and bladder troubles impacting millions. It promotes a product called Cold Medal and urges immediate use, promising quick relief and health improvements with alleged benefits to the blood and organs. The copy emphasizes urgency, personal testimonials, and strong assurances of safety and effectiveness.

Ecerbane Esas Fequllsmith Atarta Prormndty Sworth Lng Haarlem Gil Cayniilee Hovencaele Wal Arieiiel Weavine Fr Muda Ranemlook

Harlandale fire department push to county court vote

The Harlandale fire department issue will go to the county commissioners court Wednesday morning. Commissioner Sam Anderson and R. W. Hele, newly elected secretary of the group seeking legislation, announced the proponents at a Monday night meeting. The slate elected to represent the effort includes D. B. H. Stansell as chairman Hermes J. A. J. Lawrence as treasurer Sid Murray J. Pf Wantz to Ben, Dr. Medhicr EB Schuette and A. J. Lulymann on the legislative committee.

Harlandale Fire Department coun=ty commisssioners Sam Anderson R. W. Hele Warlandale Tay DB. H. Stansell Hermes J. A. J. Lawrence Sid, Muray Wantztoeben EB. Schuette A. J. Lulvmann

Oil Field Explosion Kills 2 Injures 5 Near Wilson

An oil field blast near Wilson Oklahoma killed two men Elmer Smith 00 Wilson and Abe Kaufman 45 Ardmore part owner of the wall where the explosion occurred. Five others were injured three not expected to live. Officials said gas accumulation ignited by a spark likely caused the explosion.

Wilson Okla Elmer Smith Atu Abe Kattfman jArdmore Kaufman Ardmore Itnrd

Mediation Sought in Snoqualmie Lumber Strike

Secretary Perkins certified the Snoqualmie Lumber Company strike to the national defense mediation board for adjustment while en route to Washington from the West Coast. The strike by the A F of L Lumber and Sawmill Workers union began October 28 at Snoqualmie Falls, Wash.

Washington Eecketary Perkins Snoqualintenlls Lumber Company National Defense Mediation Board A. 2 Lis Limber Sawmll Worke Siice

Banquet Welcome Given Archbishop Lucey

A banquet honoring Archbishop Robert E. Lucey is slated for Tuesday at 7 20 p m at St Anthony Hall sponsored by Mayor Maury Maverick with the city commissioners acting as hosts About 150 guests are expected Maverick will be toastmaster.

Robert BE. Lucey St. Anthony Licté Maury Maverick Maverick

Dog Confesses- No Arrest

Policeman A. H. Moore investigated a burglary reported by FE. H. Powell of 511 West Russell Street. Powell’s porch kitchen grease traces led from the door to a front shed where a hog roasts allegedly lay, but no arrest was made.

A. H. Moore Moore FE. H. Powell West Russell Place Powell

Garden Clubs Set Museum Talk at Witte Museum

The Witte Museum garden center opens 9 30 to noon Wednesday per director Mrs Ellen B Quillin. Sponsors include Alamo Heights Terre Hills Spade and Trowel Riverside and Perennia garden clubs. Mrs Quillin speaks on Wild Flowers. Chrysanthemums and other seeds and crepe myrtle cuttings will be distributed.

Witte Mauseum Ellen Quillin Alamo Heights Terre

Pottery Making Classes Booked at Local Museum

A new pottery making class will be held at the museum each Wednesday from 9 to 10 AM directed by Miss Enid Roessler and Mrs Ellen S Quillin. Instruction covers design with hands on practice under experienced instructors.

With Museum Enid Roessler Ellen S. Quillin Seen Tireeter Miss Roessler Harding Toes Fop Sever Vents Pinsewn

Record High Auto Sales Set in Bexar County

The article notes a record high for new automobile and truck sales in Bexar County for March, per J T Simmons executive secretary of the San Antonio Auto Trades. It compares March sales to prior peaks, including a 1928 surge and similar months in 1941, highlighting a trend of rising vehicle purchases.

Bexar County J.T. Simmons Sin Antonio aMenuai

Auto License Sales Set Daily Record in Bexar County

Auto license sales in Bexar County on Monday reached a new daily high as 70,54 licenses were sold, with 62,809 for passenger vehicles, 10,232 for commercial vehicles, and 1,821 for farm trucks. Tax assessor Dickison noted 4000 tags expected today, potential penalties after midnight, and no arrests for drivers without current licenses for several days.

Bexar County F. BE. Dickison Dickison Nol Apia Gwen Kiday Neypinken

Three Plead Guilty to Assaults in County Court

Isidro Pered and Perna were among those charged with aggravated assault in County Court No. 1. Enriques, listed at 105 Orleans Street, pleaded guilty to simple assault and was fined $10 by Judge McCollum Burnett. Albert Rodas at 921 Ravas Street and Felix Gutierrez at 514 Moiterey Street pled guilty to simple assault, fined $5 each. The case involved an aggravated assault on Jack York of 318 Motiteres.

Isidro Pered Bostenes Enriques Adress Orleans Street Guily McCollum Burnett Li No Enriquez Perna Willy Chub Titien Albert Rod- Julguce Lsted Ravas Street Felix Gutierrez Sted Moiterey Street Ted Pully Jack York

Texas House Votes for Special Probe Committee

Austin April 1 The Texas house without debate approved creating a special committee to investigate the Department personnel. The move aims to scrutinize personnel practices within the state agency and proceeds with no immediate discussion.

Okewed Austin Texas House Coiimline State Incar Department

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