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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1941

Page

2

Conversion of a Native Image at Tepeyac Shrine

A narrative recounts Juan Diego's mandala gathering roses in winter, revealing a miraculous Virgin image on his cloak to convince the skeptical bishop. The basilica grew through centuries, and the pope later recognized the shrine. The piece notes the shift from human sacrifice to Christian worship among the Indians and urges moral progress.

Juan Diego Tepezac Juan Soduan Viego Epsicopsl Palace Don Diego Cabrera Huitzilopoehill Wablaujoche

Woodmen Camp to honor Dr Koerth at meeting

Sain Houston Camp No 5 Woodmen of the World will observe Dr J Koerth night at 8 pm in the WO W hall. The program honors Dr Koerth as head consul of the WO W in Texas. Delegates from Woodmen Camps nationwide attend with a Juneau degree team from a union. Initiation of candidates, including F P Dickson as senior collector, is planned. Refreshments will follow.

Houston J. Koerth Keerth W O. W. War Memorial Hospital Texas Dr. Koerth Jin Beaumont FP. E. Dickson

Horse Escapes in Downtown Chase S A Seoul Cars

A dark horse slipped onto Doloroza Street around 2 a.m. as patrolmen ignored bans and pursued it through the courthouse area. Four stout cars followed the animal toward the San Antonio river before it vanished, described as a large stray.

Italy recalls 15. Italy recalls 15.

Washington reports Italy demanded recall of the American assistant military attache in Rome in response to the U S action forcing withdrawal of the Italian naval attache. The note also states Admiral Alberto Luis was withdrawn and Mussolini may recall the ambassador as tensions rise over ship seizures.

Washington Italy Rome United States State Department William ©. Bentley Alberto Luis RCMP Avril Preimier Mussolin Alberto Lats U.S Waiian Ith Hay

Praying Man Allegedly Steals 67 Church Lights

Police pursue a light-fingered suspect after St Marys Catholic church reports the theft of its sixty seventh vigil light. Investigators in Rock Island say the thefts occurred daily, with authorities seeking tips to identify the intruder who pretends to pray.

Rock Island St. Mary's Catholic Church

Defense League Meet at Staqe Anthony Event

The Animal Defense League will hold a meeting Thursday in Staqe Anthony, announced by president Mrs. Idoe N. Frazar. The event will discuss league activities and upcoming campaigns.

War 25 Years Ago Today Retells Frontline Actions

The article notes Italian pilots claiming downing two Austrian planes over the Tsonez front in a dogfight. Britain rejects Germany’s peace offer and reports a mountain stronghold in Arusha captured by British forces. One year ago today British planes damaged two German cruisers near Hergen while Norway sought peace with Germany and Sweden offered neutrality assurances.

Tsonez Front Germany East Africa Arusha Hergen Norwey Norsalles Sweden

Kelly Field Appoints Public Relations Assistant

Lieut. Thomas Marshall named assistant to J. H. Engelbrecht, public relations officer at Kelly Field. Native of Culver Indiana, he attended Turdue University and earned a GA tying course there. Marshall recently joined the cadet examining board and will handle publicity duties at Kelly Field.

Thomas Marshall Gnob J. H. Engelbrecht Kelly Field Culver Ind Turdue University

Defense Conduct Troop Class to Lecture in San Antonio

Capt. Walter P. Churchitt will lecture on Conduct of Defense at the San Antonio field artillery base. A training film on attack aviation will be shown. The program is scheduled for Thursday in the Federal Building at 523.

Walter P. Churchitt San Antonio Field Artillery Ipeap Sencol Tp. m. Thrsday Reon Federal Building

Kiel Raid Aces Kiel Bombing Impresses Germans

British air forces bombed Kiel Bremerhaven and Emden plus Rotterdam tank targets last night aided by favorable weather. Kiel raid regarded as more impressive than the prior night with five German planes shot down. Coventry endured a long raid while other Midlands towns faced heavy damage and scattered showers of bombs along southeast and south coast. London alarms and anti aircraft fire preceded midnight.

London Kiel Bremerhaven Emden Rotterdam Air Nine Kilwatfe Coventry England Tio Gennan Air Ministry Midlands

War Roundup Seizes Salonika Amid Greek Withdrawals

Associated Press roundup reports German blitz troops capture Salonika as Greeks withdraw. Greeks trapped in eastern Macedonia. British transports delay at Piraeus. Yugoslav frontier breach with 20,000 reported captured. Belgrade bombed. British seize Massawa. Axis advance in North Africa continues. Heavy Allied bombing targets Portsmouth Kiel Bremerhaven Rotterdam. Mexico seizes German and Italian freighters.

Salonika Aegean Macedonia Axia Piraeus Yugoslavia Belgrade Massawa Red Sea Italian Eritrea North Africa Derna Coventry Portsmouth Kiel Bremerhaven Fimden Rotterdam Mexico

Youths Hurt In Hillcrest Auto Spill Near Babcock

Two San Antonio youths suffered serious injuries when their car overturned on Hillcrest drive near Babcock ronda. Dobby Roberts 11 of 1947 West Mistletoe avenue and Jerry Kuhl 18 of 1089 West Hallache avenue sustained injuries. Kuhl had a broken right shoulder and head lacerations. Roberts suffered possible internal injuries and facial cuts. Patrolman N R McRae said a bib and large rock in the road caused the driver to lose control. Both were taken to Nix hospital.

San Antonio Hillcrest Drive Babcock Ronda Dobby Roberts West Mistletoe Avenue Jerry Kuhl West Hallache Avenue Kuhl Roberts N. R. McRae Nix

Peaceful Slumber Is Firemen's Lot in San Antonio

San Antonio firemen slept undisturbed Tuesday night for the first time in a month as no fires were reported in the city. Local fire crews enjoyed a quiet period with no alarms.

Sat Antonio

Turkey calm over Balkan crisis amid Greek, German moves

Turkish leaders heard a Balkan update from Foreign Minister Sukru Saracoglu as Greek troops trapped by a German advance reportedly sought refuge in Turkey and would be interned. Turkish radio blamed Germany for European domination while noting the Greece situation as bad but not dangerous yet. Air raid precautions were ordered for Istanbul after April 13 while Turkey media cited mediation efforts in the crisis following last week's coup. The U S consulate in Ankara refused visas official reports indicate.

Anksra Turkey Refige People’s Party Balkan Sukruo Saracoglu Geremany Europe

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