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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1941

Page

9

Phil Spitalny’s Orchestra Women Wardrobe Woes Abroad

The Phil Spitalny orchestra of women faces fashion chaos while touring. After arriving in Miami for a three week break, they swap winter outfits for summer frocks, then again in Houston when spring cold snaps hit. The article notes frequent clothing changes as the group adapts to climates.

Claude Stanuske Phil Spitalny New York Miami Fla Texas Elefs Houston Heaven

San Antonio girls rehearse amid fashion week and travel

A San Antonio contingent of young performers rehearses for an upcoming show while traveling from the depot to Astin and Fort Worth. The group, led by violinist Evelyn and manager Frances, recounts sightseeing, buying keepsakes, and plans for radio appearances after touring various towns and theatres.

Steel Work on Fort Sam Depot Ramps Up

Steel work on the first of 20 permanent warehouses at the San Antonio general depot Fort Sam Houston is underway. Dolph Bateson Construction of Dallas handles the erection and fitting by Mosher Steel of Houston, with other crews from Corpus Christi rail. The project, supervised by May Ry Hazeltine, will yield 1,944,000 square feet under roof across two warehouse sizes. It costs 2,800,000 dollars and includes storm sewers and large-scale utility works.

San Antonio General Depot Fort Sam Houston Dolph Bateson Construction Company Dallas I¢ Mosher Steel Company Houston Naval Corpus Christi Ting Ry Hazeltine San Antonio Salado Creek

S. A. Agent Ninth in Sale of Policies

Giles N. Hoover of San Antonio received national recognition for ranking ninth among all agents of Lincoln National Life Insurance in policies sold during the first three months of 2041. The San Antonio representative earned honors as a top performer in the company’s quarterly sales.

Giles N. Hoover Lincoln National Flute Minsurance Company

Knickerbocker Broadcast Plans Local Tour and Talk

Knickerbocker, a war correspondent, arrives in Bat Aton to lecture on discussion of peace. Under Tri Deltz sponsorship he will appear on radio KTSA at 5 p.m. Tuesday with a press conference at St Anthony and a city tour led by Mayor Malory Maverick ending with a breakfast.

Knickerbocker Bat Altoni Tri Deltz Alliamer Ktsa al & Pp St. Anthony Ab Pam KaBe Tursday St. Anthony and Mayox Maliry Maverick

Feminine Gunner Vanishes and Police Search

A missing woman involved in a high profile incident prompted a large police search on Sunday night into Monday. Authorities reported a waitress at a beer garden near Highway 66 observed a customer with a machine gun during the event, and four passengers were in the car she described. Meanwhile, the HOYS CLUB plans to expand as the executive committee convenes Monday to discuss growth across all three branches.

Hhey

Shot Victim TREATED Here At Local Hospital

Eulalio Morales eleven year old youth from 918 South Hamilton street received treatment at Robert B Green hospital after a shooting incident. Manuel Perez thirty of 3517 West Travis street, a bartender at the White House bar, is held on assault to murder charges. Deputies report Perez admitted firing a 22 caliber rifle to prevent trouble as the boy was threatened at the tavern.

Eulalio Morales South Hamilton Street Robert B. Green Hospital Meurtdav Manuel Perez West Travis Street Whlie House Hamitation John Surbin Feros Manhoe

Death in Los Angeles Jail Probed After Inquest

Justice of the Peace Alta West conducts an inquest into the death of Walter A. Brown, a 46 year old vagrant jailed for vagrancy at the city jail on 301 South Laredo Street. He was found dead Sunday at 6:20 am by guard H L Freedman. Fellow prisoners say he appeared to have simply gone to sleep. Police Investigator C A Dotson cited natural causes as the apparent cause.

Justice of the Peace Alta West Walter A. Brown South Laredo Street Brown Buck South Santa Rosa Avenue H. L. Freedman Hrong C. A. Dotson

Ex-Commanded Dies in Belfast at 65

Ex commandant Major General Sir James I Goo ke Collins, 65, former general officer commanding Northern Ireland, died in Belfast on April 14.

Belfast Northern Ireland James Igooke-Collins Northern Ire Land

Baseball reminiscences of Ty Cobb and college days

The author recalls early baseball memories with Ty Cobb and Frank Baker as part of college days and summer travel. He notes Cobb’s fiery temper, sparring with rivals, and a dismissive tone toward certain figures while praising old teammates and notable players of the era.

Ty Cobb Frank Baker Edie Foster

Sleeping Woman Surfers Attack In Hospital Wound

A 21 year old patient was treated Monday at Robert B. Green hospital for a deep gash below her left knee after two women attacked her while she slept in her room Sunday. A bandage applied by Joseph helped prevent heavy blood loss.

Robert B., Green Hospital Wonn Jeep Joseph

Retrial Scheduled in Moynahan Murder Case

The retrial of T. L. Moynahan, charged with murder in the automobile death of Doh Disbro, was set for May 18 in the Onusiins District Court after a delay caused by defense requests for new witnesses. Previous verdict by a jury in Criminal District Court sentenced Mosrahan to ten years, an appeal led to a retrial order.

T. L. Moynahan Doh Disbro Peer St Tadge W. W. McCrory Onusiins District Court Hs An Nolubedd Tae Sew Mandey Leotard Morown Attalney Brown Rvecy Mosrahan Court of Criminal Appeals Austin

Noted Journalist to Speak at San Antonio luncheon

John W. Sendl, a World War II correspondent and former Die reporter, will address the San Antonio Bart Association at a luncheon Tuesday at the Plaza Hotel.

RAR John W. Sendl Kabc News Die Sat Antonio Bart Association Plaxs Hotel

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