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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1946

Page

16

Mrs Worm Gets 45 Years for Murder in Iowa

In Bedford Iowa Dorothy Worm 41 was sentenced to 45 years at hard labor in Rockwell City for second degree murder in the death of her husband Tommy Worm in November 1942. She pleaded guilty then withdrew her plea of innocence as her son Carroll and his wife attended the proceedings. Henry Schmitt 62 of Lenox began a 98 year sentence at Fort Madison in the same case after pleading guilty to second degree murder on March 25.

Bedford Iowa Dorothy Worm Rockwell City George A. Johnston Worn Tommy Worm Carrol Henry Schmitt Husky Lenox Iowa State Penitentiary Fort Madison Schmitt

No School But a Gym Deland Voters Rejected Bond

Deland voters rejected a $75,000 bond issue for a new high school gymnasium but in the same election they approved a proposal to build a new gym. The vote reflected mixed support for athletic facilities amid school funding concerns.

Deland, II Deland Jgymnasim

Funeral Rites for Pioneer Amanda Wagner Held

Mrs Amanda Wagner widow of Adolph Wagner dies at home in San Antonio age 86 funeral Wednesday at 2 30 p m at 219 East Guenther Street burial Mission Cemetery Rev A L Wolff officiating she belonged to St Johns Lutheran church honored by Battle of Flowers association San Antonio Conservation Society Art League Army Civilian club Beethoven Literary Society Woman's Club Texas Pioneers and San Antonio Country Club survives include nephews and nieces Mrs Arthur Muir Mrs William C Church Mrs Norvel Chiluim Mrs Laurence B Hurst Adolph Werner Karl Beckmann E F Schuchard Mrs R F Bibb and others of San Antonio Richmond Sugarland and Charlotte

Amanda Wagner Adolph Wagner Mission Cemetery East Guenther Street Wagner C. H. Guenther St. John's Lutheran Church Battle of Flowers! Association San Antonio Conservation Society San Antonio Art League Army Civilian Club Beethoven Literary Society Woman's Club Texas Pioneers San Antonio Cowtry Club A. L. Wolff Arthur Muir William C. Church Norvel Chiluim Laurence B. Hurst Adolph

Provost Marshal at Kelly Field Gets New Assignment

Lt. Col. Alvin J. Mueller of Sequin named intelligence officer and provost marshal at San Antonio Air Technical Service command Kelly Field. Former deputy commander at Pyote Army Air Field, he assumes duties at the new post.

Alvin J. Mueller Sejguin San Antonio

Flower Show Winners Told at Woman's Club Event

The grand sweepstakes winner was a display by the Woman's Club Strategy Board featuring ced gladioli blue delphiniums and locquats. Brooke General Hospital took second grand prize with calendulas and snapdragons, followed by numerous honorable mentions across local garden clubs and affiliated groups.

Woman's Club Saya Eh Woman's Auxiliary Mail Service G. 0. Meadows Rankin Thompson San Antonio Optimissus Club Preston Dial Lone Star Benevolent Club Eng Laurel Club F. Shock Willis Kellar W. C. Hawkins Mra Schock Mire Alfred W.H. Barker Otto Gass Parvin Spencer Warmen W. H. Barker Novelden Old Corral-Delpni Studs Club G. Dewey Sadera FL Rebdefeld C. F. Rohdefeld Ruth Wayns Huth Wayne Lra Mra Army Brooke General Hospital Kelly Ified Randulph Field Womans Club Sterling Price Adama Gansale Book Fauvers Stra John Camp Spanish Round Table W. T. Thrift Round Table Mes W. L.herblin Sterling Price Adame Bracke General Hospital M.C. Gonsater San Antonis Florists

Chore Turns Into Accident In City Ward

Radio dispatcher Joe J. Newman of 111 West Myrtle Street was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital Wednesday for eye burns after a radiator cleaning mishap when solution splashed into his eyes.

Joe J. Newman West Myrtle Street Robert B. Green Hospital

Shirley Temple Surprised by Gag Cake on Set

Hollywood veteran Shirley Temple, 18, witnessed a spoof birthday cake collapse on a sound stage as a chef actor tripped over a light cable. The moment, staged as a gag, ended with Temple and husband John Agar cutting the real cake for 150 guests including Adolphe Menjou Jack Oakie and James Puma.

Shirley Temple Husband Agar Hollywood Hinthday Shirley John Agar Adolphe Menjou Jack Oakie James Puma

Army caste issue answered by Westbrook essay

Joel Westbrook, assistant U. S. district attorney of San Antonio, writes in response to criticism of the army caste system. His piece titled Thats Right the Army Is Undemorratio appears in Col Ners next issue. Westbrook rose from private to captain in the army.

Joel Westbrook U.S San Antonio Col Ner Westbrook

Patton Dies Estate Worth 250000 Left to Heir

General George S. Patton died in a December traffic accident in Germany. Probate disclosures reveal an estate of about 250000 dollars with real estate split to his three children and the rest of his personal property valued near 99000 placed in the hands of his widow Bernice Patton.

Tos Angeles UINS George S. Patton Germany Wdil George S. Patton Int West Point Ruth Ellen Totten Beatrice P. Waters Washington, D. C Bernice Patton

U S to Re enter Butter Market

Washington reports the government will re enter the butter market around May 1 to buy 60 million pounds for armed services and military hospitals over the next year. A set aside may be required in May and June with past purchases totaling 323 million pounds. Civilian supplies look tight next fall and winter due to lower production and high demand.

Washington

Strike Ends in Palestine Amid Wage Settlement

Palestine reports say civil service workers returned to work after the Civil Service Workers' Association accepted a compromise on wage demands. Rail workers rejected the deal. railways run on emergency schedules with army manpower. Arab and Jewish workers united in the strike. Nearby Tel Aviv saw violence with two killed and five wounded as armed men attacked Ramat Gan police station. Tel Aviv station damaged by four blasts. Separate Tokyo note: Mrs. M Schilmer's damages claim against American bombers denied by Allied civil property custodian.

Jerusalem Civil Service Workers’ Association Tel Aviv Jess Ramat Can Tokyo M. Schilmer Japan

First Guernsey Field Day Slated in Texas

The first Guernsey field day and type demonstration will be at Lazy D Farms Converse from 9 30 a m to 4 p m Thursday. Sponsored by the Texas Guernsey Breeders Association and the American Guernsey Cattle Club. Luncheon and refreshments will be served.

Texas Converse P. M. Hogan Texas Guernsey Breeders Association American Guernsey Cattle Club

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