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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1941

Page

6

Sewing Award Winner Named for Easter Parade

Mrs Wood enters two sewing contests after persuasion from C L Wood of 135 Halliday Avenue. Elizabeth Wood, about 12, wore a cross styled Easter outfit winner among over 100 entries, made with a new machine at Joske Brothers sponsored by the Fashion Fastener Co. The dress coat and sailor hat were crafted by Mrs Wood for her daughter, completed in a week using spare hours.

C. L. Wood Halliday Avenue Elizabeth Wood

Axis Commission Discusses Plans In Berlin Meeting

The three power axis primary commission met in Berlin under German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop to discuss military political and economic problems. Japan was represented by its ambassador Hirota Osihime and another envoy attended. The session opened with agenda on strategic topics.

Berlin Padt Jaachim von Ribbentrop Japan Hirota Oshime Dino Alfiert

Army requisitions reveal varied posts at Fort Sam Houston

At Fort Sam Houston March classifications routed selectees through the personnel section to complete qualification cards. First Lieut W A Hammles reviews mechanical experience via a trade question book to assign men to technical roles, while some requisitions seek basic soldiers with no special trade. Examples: Seventh Signal Service four radio operators and typists, eight telephone maintainers, 12 switchboard operators, four teletype operators, and large coastal artillery center needs hundreds across trades and general duties.

Intec Fort Sam Houston Siena Capt. G. 5S. Wilkins W. A. Hammles Seventh Signal Service Company For Sam Houston Centro Coast Artillery Mme Camp pWallace Itness

Compressed Air Alarm Signal Aids Jail Escape Plan

In Portland a report notes Vancouver Washington officials anticipate a new jail will use compressed air to power hollow bars that cuts with hacksaws could not. The system would trigger a burglar alarm when any bar is broken, signaling an escape attempt.

Portland Ore INSI Vancouver Wash

Moonshine Confession Reported To Federal Officer

A fragmented report from Spartanburg describes a man confessing to a federal officer that he distilled ten gallons of moonshine. The brief mentions a plan involving a pulldine and a check-tnt, with unclear details and garbled phrasing.

Brartanburg Béutkteger

Chief Heads Fire Prevention Shift in City Fire Dept

Control of the fire prevention and inspection division moved from the marshal's office to Fire Chief O A Hart on Thursday by the city council. The division had previously been under the marshal, then chief Howard Dickens until his resignation last week and Alfred Callaghan's appointment. The division's duty remains investigating the causes of fires.

City Fire Department Offlee O. A. Hart Freechief Mareshal Howard Dickens Dickens Alfred Callaghan Waitass Ilres

Woman Faces Driver Charge In County Court Case

A complaint charging a motor vehicle collision was filed against Mrs. Chandler of Somerset in County Court at Law No 2 on Thursday. The complaint, signed by Oscar L. Tondre, alleges Mrs. Chandler’s car struck Louisa Tondre of Atascosa on March 10. A separate filing charges Pletcher Lee Davidson of 712 South Laredo Street with tampering with the motor vehicle of Gallo Castillo at 2109 Monteray Street on April 3.

Mf. Chandler Somerset Oscar L. Tondre Chandler Louisa Tondre Atascosa Pletcher Lee Davidson Usted Ag South Laredo WES Gallo Castlo Monteray Street

Study of Science Urged for Defense at Dartmouth

Hanover group urges students align college courses with defense needs. Subcommittee led by Professor Harold M. Bannerman calls for technical training for capable undergraduates, emphasizing mathematics physics and chemistry as essential bases for civil opportunities and national use.

Hanover N. Oh American Defense Dartmouth Group Harold M. Bannerman

Solemn Maundy Rites Held by Scottish Rite Masons

Thursday evening the Topi coordinate bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites of Freemasonry of Sam Antonla will celebrate the mystic feast of Maundy in the banquet hall of the Scottish Rite Temple. Victor Keller, thirty third degree, wise master, Knights Rose Croix, notes this is one of the ceremonies requiring attendance by all British Rite Masons who have attained the eighteenth degree and are obligated to attend under the mandatum of brotherly love.

Sam Antonla Victor Keller Rose’ Croix

Dirk and Pistol Toting Charged in County Court

A complaint filed by Deputy Sheriff Gus Klockenkemper accuses Berry of unlawfully carrying a dirk. The document lists Domingo Flores Rosmne and Patrolman Nu Rae as parties in the County Court proceedings.

Berry Gus Klockenkemper Domingo Flores Rosmne Wee Dines

Mystic Tenet Commemoration At Woodlawn Methodist Church

The Masonite year observance will honor members who have died this year. Tapers will be extinguished as Thelma Lemmons presides at the service. The Woodlawn Methodist Choir, directed by Charles Stone, will sing during the event.

Thelma Lemmons Woodlawn Methodist Chillch Charles Stone Wii Aitig

Hemisphere Day Planned for San Antonio Event

Mayor Maury Maverles announced Hemisphere Solidarity Day will be observed in San Antonio on April 18. He plans a proclamation and an intercity cooperation effort with local clubs, plus a WPA Tipica Orchestra concert at La Villita at 7 30 p.m. An open house will follow the concert.

San Antonio Maury Maverles Hureday City Klwants Sweh’ Oberrance Maverles WPA Tipica Orchestra la Villita Alden Ab Vilitssel

Peanut quota extension up in Texas referendum proposal

A Texas Agricultural Adjustment Administration meeting at the Gunter hotel discussed extending peanut quotas for three years if two thirds of producers approve at a referendum on April 26. Committee member J.M.M. Korth of Karnes City noted the plan would convert about 276,000 acres to peanut production and rely on mechanical harvesting, with specific counties named as referendum locations.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration Ig Gunter Hotel Elendad Wexer Ab St Heank Elmendart Savory Somersett Thelma L East Lens Korth Saad

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