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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1941

Page

11

Rustic signs of prosperity at city hostels

An informal tale notes a guest at a local motel using the alias Mr. Didn’t Do It amid a weekend scene. It mentions Colina and Wanda as a new dance team from Olntos, a Brackerrhigs High alum Antonio, and asserts a rustic prosperity return with fewer holdups, as observed near the Gunter hotel.

John Dao Gollins Colina Wanda Olntos Vella Verrz Clos Fan Antonio Brackerrhigs Gunter Hotel

Cattle bars and Beale Street mischief in New Orleans visit

Readers recount a chaotic scene with Ting and caterinn at a lobby corral, a veteran gambler claiming losses at mariles, and plans for a “Bus boulevard” in New Orleans. Jimmy Frotet and Ack Paurnje describe travel, sights from the riverfront to the French Quarter, and a music scene led by Bob Wilk’s orchestral tour, with references to local culture and a flavor of travelogue and chaos.

Ting Caterinn Henning Jimmy Frotet Ack Paurnje Orleans New Orleans Warchausa Sugar Bowl Loyola and Trlane Aid French Quarter

San Antonio Junior High Camp Outfit Prize

A summer day camp at Comanche Park will host 400 junior high campers, with 50 boys and 69 girls, over four two week periods. Contestant entries must be postmarked by midnight in April and mailed to the San Antonio recreation department. The winner, chosen May 3 at Wolff and Marx department store, will receive a camp outfit and a hat, shoes, shorts, and life.

San Antonio Comanche Park Ead Entzica Simpeon Atrec Wolff and Marx Ment Store Camy Outa

La Villita Sees Unique Sundial Unveiled in Hidalgo “gift”

A new sundial presented by Fred Hagner of Banart tonto was cemented to a pedestal in front of Hidalgo. Mogrer claims his 45 the fist sundini with movable orcs so ar ranged LANE Ib can be set up at any place In the world and tell the car tech Une.

Fred. Hagner Banart Tonto Atntue Hidalgo Avila Criniche I Mogrer Une

Stay at Home Tourists Push for Americas First Policy

A fragmented essay argues Americans should travel domestically, praising the Western Hemisphere and criticizing European influence. It urges staying home to spend money locally, promoting a strong American tourist economy and national pride while denying the value of foreign travel. The piece defends American prosperity and urges readers to explore within the Gulf to Great Lakes corridor.

Antica Jong T

Women Hurt In Auto Crash Near Pleasanton

Police report two men, Donald Ross Aust and Manon Rice Three Rivers, drivers of the two cars, were sent to Medical and Surgical supplies on Thursday after a crash injuring women.

Pleasanton Donald Ross Aust Manon Rice Three Rivers

Bob O'Neil Returns as Menger Clerk

Bob O Neill returns as a root clerk at the Menger hotel with a background at the Gunter hotel and prior moves from San Antonio to New York. He was recently associated with Hellview Ellimore in Belair Florida and has history dating back to 1886 in San Antonio.

Bob Wilk America San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Wills Root Menger Hotel R. H Bob” O'Neil Hellview Ellimore Belair, Fla Gunter Hotel O'Neil Chaulalla

Bandera Road Widening Project Begins on Highway

The Texas Department of Transportation announced Bandera Road widening of 11 miles starting at Gallaghan Intersection to Helotes. The 16 foot roadway will be expanded to 20 feet to improve traffic flow.

Bandera Gallaghan Ated Helotes

Youth Named Student Official Named At Washington and Len University

Walter G Bennit son of My and Mrs Edward RB Downik of Mismere Place was elected president of the student body at Washington and Len University Lexington Ta He is a graduate ofterms MilitaryInstitute

Walter G. Bennit Edward RB Downik Mismere Place Washington and Len University Lexington Terns Military Justitute

Robert Allison Enlists in Navy

Robert Alfisot of Sod Salinas street was to enlist in the navy. The reporting notes a trip to San Antonio and San Diego for training, with Lise traini ng station at San Diego mentioned in connection with the enlistment process.

Robert Allison Navy Robert Alfisot Salinas Street San Antonio Honstint Alison da Lo San Diego Cniit

Forty-fifth Division signs on Camp Burkeley reserve

A large sign on the Camp Burkeley reservation at AbNAnR may indicate the Forty-fifth division’s presence. The division, drawn from the National Guard and units in Oklahoma and other states, is preparing for potential future use.

Camp Burkeley Abnanr Nedional Guardanen Oklahoms

Local Sign Erected During Camp Barkeley Construction Stays

An objection by the Eighth Corps area to moving Oklahoma workers to Texas is noted. A sign, likely placed for Camp Barkeley workers, remained after military control. The sign urged readers to consider the message about country government money and the fab.

Eighth Corps Oklahoma Texas Camp Barkeley

Cerenaders in Festa Spirit Tour Downtown San Antonio

Cerenaders in Festa Spirit join Miesta BSere naders touring town businesses and hotels in San Antonio. Sponsor in the Plesta association. Municians include Bobby Overstreet Rob Kershaw Pat Pur nzun sisters Dick Helner and Bronkie Matturro. Careers listed Katherine Patsy Haley Elsters.

San Antonio Fiewla Spirit Miesta Bsere Naders Plesta Association Bobby Overstreet Rob Kershaw Pat Helen Nzun Dick Helner Bronkie Matturro Katherine Patsy Haley Elsters

Aluminum Makers See No War Impact Yet

McManus, superintendent for Wonner Aluminum, says district sales force reports no governorate demand disruption and factory output operates normally. He notes possible future shifts for housewives in aluminum supplies but sees no immediate basis for price or production change.

Alumpinum Panefactuers McManus Wonnever Aluminum Company McManna McManuz

Mothers, Children Injured in Crash Near San Antonio

Mothers and children were treated in San Antonio area hospitals Tuesday after a car crash thirteen miles north of the city on the Fredericksville road. Mrs O B Sutton and her children Eugene and Gentus Srdtan were sent to Fort Sam Houston hospitals. Mrs J Stranahan of Abilene and her two children were reported under treatment at Medical and Surgical hospital.

Aix San Antenio O. B. Sutton

Ad Federation to Meet on Saturday at Gunter Hotel

The Tent district Ad Vertistic Federation will hold its second quarterly directors meeting Saturday at the Gunter hotel. A luncheon opens the day, followed by an afternoon business session and entertainment. L. B. Swartzknot coordinates arrangements. Other local actors include Ben Gersdorf and Gene J. Reth.

Ad Federation Ameen Gunter Hotel L. &. Swartzknot Jmet Ben Gersdorf Gene J Reth

Ear Phone Stolen From Parked Car and More

Br. W. W. Alvin of 402 Garity reported a $50 ear instrument stolen from a parked auto on West Commerce Street. Mrs Consucia Marquis of 1707 West Salinas said a $60 adding machine was taken from her home. Mrs L. Barrot of 1009 Aunt Avenue reported two purses stolen from her at Baslorosa and Laredy.

Pedestrian Auto Accidents Reported on City Streets

Multiple pedestrians were struck by autos in separate incidents along West Commerce Street and nearby intersections. Victims include Mrs Santana Perez 60 and P Teniente 28, treated for injuries at local hospitals. Drivers include Bomer Witte C 8 Canfield and Eugene J Baker with police stating delays and rookie oversight. The accidents occurred at Commerce street Malo avenue Pecos and Commerce streets North St Marys and Esl Craig place and 300 block of West Commerce.

Dir C. 8 Canfield Brooks Commerce Street Malo Avenue R. J. Burda Fred Darra West Travis Street Pecos Commerce Streets Garlos Villarren Jr Pastores Street Eugene J. Baker Princess

Broken Glass and Theft Prompt Street Accident Report

A pane broken for an assault and theft case at a store on East Street. Thieves stole ten packages of cigarettes after a car crash near the reporter’s home. Injuries were sustained in the incident in Houston Street area, with hospital treatment noted.

Eset Houston Street Oppélite Tursday

FitzSimon 1 Named Church Official in San Antonio

The new chancellor for the Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio is Rev. Lawrence J. FitzSimon. Archbishop Robert BE. Licey announced his appointment, effective immediately, succeeding acting chancellor Rev. James Y. Lockwood. FitzSimon served in World War I, studied at St Anthony’s College, taught at St James Seminary, and held roles across Seguin and Kenedy. He was active in Rotary, Elks, and American Legion, leading Seguin and Guadalupe chambers of commerce.

St. Jamv’s Renge Kenedy Streen Seguin Rotary Club the Elks and American Legion Seguin and Guadniine

Club To See Movie Ships of the Air Show

A Boys' club will show the motion picture Ships of the Air during Tuesday through Thursday nights. Danny Deree Ben Thawata is listed as president of the club.

Boys’ Club Suesday Danny Dereeben Thawata

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