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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1944

Page

4

Invasion Day Services Planned in San Antonio Churches

Protestant, Catholic and Jewish leaders in San Antonio planned a citywide “Invasion Day” of penitence and prayer on the first day of the European invasion. Dr Arthur Boand urged open churches and three minutes of individual prayer as the nation braces for news of the attack and its toll.

Il S. A San Antonio Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church Arthur Boand Beacon Hil San Antoniis Europe Br. Bound United Prayers Duches United States

Rites Held for Kenedy Farmer

Funeral services for Hans Wernil a native of Switzerland and longtime Kenedy farmer were held in Kenedy. He came to the United States 37 years ago and is survived by his widow Theresa Fernil daughters Mrs G A Toliver of San Antonio sons Walter Otto and Albert Wernil brother Jacob Wernil and six grandchildren

Hans Wernil Mative Switzerland Kenedy Theresa Fernil G. A. Toliver San Antonio Walter Otto Albert Wernll Jacob Wernll

Wanted Men And Women Who Are Hard Of Hearing

Advertises a simple home hearing test promising to improve hearing or money back. Claims to help those with temporary deafness or earwax buildup. Promotes Ourine Ber Drops at Summers Drug Stores and other retailers.

Louis Mayer Top U S. Pay Among Film Executives

Philadelphia April 26 INS The Securities and Exchange Commission released 1943 earnings for film executives led by Louis B Mayer of Loews Inc as highest paid. Mayer earned 998765.37 a decline from 1942 while a 1949 contract shows 1198992 with 242226.83 in question. Other executives named include M Schonek and V E Mannix with salaries around 70000.

Philadelphia INS Securities and Rxchange Commission Louis B. Mayer Nyear Loew's, Inc Hersey Noehalas M. Schonek Linen van Usted VE. J. Mannix Studin

Texas Hero's Family to Aid Ship Punching VISIlE

The Hutchins family heads to Orange for a Navy christening ceremony for Johnnie David Hutchins, medal of honor recipient after saving his ship in New Guinea. Community helps with travel, suitcases, and train arrival so the family can attend.

Texas Exis California New Orleans Hutchins Orange John Hutchins Johnnie David Jahnnie New Guinea Seamam Lae Johnnie Navy Southern Pacific Lines East Hernard Bertha Smith Mandry Mrs. Hutchins Elsie Trancee Ruby Mae Butler Traiter Ellington Field Sat. William , Bishop San Antonio Bishop

Medal of Honor Awarded Posthumously to Pvt Floyd Lidstrom

Washington reports Pvt Floyd K. Lidstrom of Colorado Springs Colorado awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery above and beyond the call of duty. The hero was missing in action and did not receive the medal in person. it was pinned to his mother Mrs Anna Lindstrom at Camp Carson Colorado.

Washington Floyd K. Lidstrom Colorado Springs Colo Lindstrom Anna Lindstrom Camp Carson Cola

British See Turks In Ankara Talks Resume

A British military mission arrived in Ankara and began new talks with Turkish government representatives. The move follows Turkey agreeing to halt chrome shipments to Germany, seen as easing wartime tensions.

London Ankara Turkey Germany

PRC cites conservative fiscal plan with lower target near 750000

The PRC outlines a more conservative fiscal approach, proposing a lower total target around 750 000. The statement frames the adjustment as a measure to stabilize budgets and align with projected revenues.

Prc

Pittsburgh to Welcome Medal of Honor Hero Kelly

Pittsburgh plans formal honors for Sgt Charles Edwards Kelly the Medal of Honor recipient known as Commando Kelly. A city parade reception and key to the city will follow a ceremony at the city county building and a dedication at the Nag for servicemen at the Buehl planetarium. The parade ends with an official citation reading. In London Tass reports a German administration replaced Finnish authorities in the Arctic port of Petsamo.

Plivtsburgh Kelly Pittsburgh Steel City Charles Edwards Haly Tris Buehl Planetarium West Park Wazis Petsamo London UPI Tass Russia Barents Sea Arctic Circle

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