Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1942

Page

8

A Safer Judgement On Adolf Hitlers Past Trade

A Chicago reader argues against calling Adolf Hitler a former house painter. He says painting skill does not define character or intellect and that media snobbery assigns inferior status to some trades. The piece suggests Hitler would better serve in hard labor rather than wall painting.

Adolf Hitler Adslt America Adoll Hough J Hitler Adolf Hit Bentle Mussalini Adolf Iheb Adolf Temsey Wilhelm Ann Mark Whith Tuasi Smipysciky Ikawiky Shidit Nout

Third Army Officers to Attend Officer Candidate Schools

The Third Army announces that eighty men, over 11 percent of the enlisted strength, have been appointed to officer candidate schools since January from special troops. Names include Leo Ta Soffa John J Whalen Wright Sallfriseh and many others from medical administrative finance quartermaster and related units with starts in May and May 11 at Carlisle Fort Benjamin Harrison Camp Lee Camp Barkeley.

Third Army Army Smith-Young Tower - Apt Fort Sam Honeten Frederick R. Lafferty Carlisle Harracks Leo Ta Soffa John J. Whalen Finance Department Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Wright F.sallfriseh Jr Camp Lee Clarence J Edward S. Luke James M. Dyke William H. McDonald Camp Barkeley Teoh John Liptinsky Elbert A. Blott

Burglar Captured In Creek After Robbery Attempt

San Pedro report notes a burglar caught in a creek after looting the home of Consuela Hernandez at 214 South Laredo Street. The suspect fled through a rear door, fell into the water as an ambuled patrol and Louis Taubert rescued the soaked burglar, returning him to jail.

Credit San Pedro

Military Rites Slated for Capt George Kees

Services for Capt George Daniel Kees retired, who died Sunday at Fort Sam Houston Station Hospital, are set for Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Alamo Funeral Home. Chaplain John F Gartner will officiate. Interment will be in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include widow Mrs Meriwether Ry Rees of Nebraska City Neb and cousin Bil H Rees of San Antonio. Members of Sam Walton post No 16, VFW, will be honorary pallbearers.

George Daniel Kees Sntiirdny Fort Sam Mouston Station Alamo Funeral Home John F. Gatrtner Fort Sam Houston National Cemeery Mewrietin Ry Rees Nebraska City Neb Bil H. Rees San Antonio Sam Wourton Vo FW

Air Corps Plans Student Reserves Meeting in Austin

The Army Air Corps proposes a program for college students to complete all or part of their education before active duty. A meeting outlining plan details is set for Tuesday in Austin, with Rev. Thomas J. Travachi of St Marys University expected to attend.

Army Air Corps Navy Byo Thomas J.travachi St. Mary's University Austin

Bed bug treatment blamed for property damage on Maverick Street

A resident reported to police on Monday that a blow latch ex hemination method to kill bed bugs damaged a mattress in the 00 block of Maverick Street, causing about $100 in damage. The resident does not recommend the method to others.

Maverick Street Inia

Scout Ryter Seeks Help From Troop By Warriors of Olive Street

A Boy Scout named Ghames Ryter from Trae Na residing near North Clive Street appears at Bexar Activity defense offices offering services. He states readiness to help as part of a local effort to make the world safer, supported by family ties to a battleship and an Army officer father.

Ghames Ryter Ryter Trae Na A Clive Street Bexar Activity Defense Saving Comets Walker Helsing Oklahoma

Clubs to Aid Soldier Show in Fort Worth District Event

Fifth district of the Texas Federation of Music Clubs plans a weekly benefit show for soldiers. The roster includes Margaret Radteff Darathy White Clementine Storly Gladys Baye Jocelyn Efnelbig Evelyn Veyve Myrtle Mayer Patricia Gari Winona Alisup and Autilia Betlijer. The event starts Monday at 6 am and features several performers.

Texas Federation of Music Clubs Margaret Radteff Darathy White Clementine Storly Gladys Baye Margaret, Rhinverg Connie Mayes Jocelyn Efnelbig Evelyn Veyve Myrtle Mayer Patricia Gari Aon Kelly Winona Alisup Autilia Betlijer

Thiel thief exploits pistol theft at Highland Boulevard home

A burglary report identifies A Thiel Tianks as the homeowner in a pistol theft on Highland Boulevard 1418. A note on a twreau raying thanks for something was left. O'Neal at Conners Aipaet reports a Patel owner attempted to cub a ScrrOH. A weapon's drawer and a 200 Block of Myin Avenue theft were noted by Ward Kenna.

Roker Ott Hipiland Bowlevard Thiel O'Neal Conners Aipaet Patel Myin Avenue Ward Kenna Howe

Recreation Service Ends Amid War Time Reforms

Mrs. M. K. Taylor, recreation program director, announces suspension of normal community recreation programs for a set period. In Texas, WPA recreation workers engage in war services and civilian programs are limited to requests from war agencies for war production centers. The WEA provides leadership for armed forces communities near military reservations, with WPA augmenting facilities and organizing community activities under the Office of Defense Health and Welfare.

M. K. Tayylor Texas WEA WPA Office of Defense Health and Welfare

Promoted to full colonel Ernest Harrison designation

Col. Ernest F. Harrison, native of Mississippi, has been promoted to full colonel by the Pentagon. He has served at Brooks Field and Randolph Field, and is now on duty at Alcobeck field in the Cuunh zone. He recently visited San Antonio en route from March Yield and to the Canal wine inst fall.

Ernest F. Harrison Mis Foul Pexan Puninnia Coma Department Brooch Kelly Randolph Albreok Field Cuunh Xone Antonia

Wilson Howeth Wins Wings at Aviation Cadet School

An aviation cadet trainee from the army aviation program graduates from a flying school at Motherfield, California. The cadet, formerly a student at Totterson High School and Texas A&M, astonishes observers as he nears completion.

Wilson Howeth Bar Wilkon Sam Min Wol. Payne 3Nly Attonio Naary Army Motherfield

Community Song Festival Unites Los Angeles Crowd

Nearly 1000 residents joined the Los Angeles event at Travis Park to sing wartime and patriotic tunes such as The Star Spangled Banner and Battle Hymn of the Republic. Local clubs and church choirs led performances under the war department’s guidance to boost civilian morale.

L.A Texas Travis Park Miniclyat War Department Ward America Travis Prok Methodist Ahurch Harlandale Cles Club Lois Kirkpatrick Percy Barbat Tommy Reynolds Warren Imi Madison Square Presbyterian Church Waller Dunham Pune

Five Enlist Here in Coast Guard

Five youths are to be sworn in for enlistment in the coast guard. Recruiting officer Richard Nelson of San Antonio reports candidates Willand T. Wivins, Hal Marlon, Wilbur Jon Knox, Ralph Wil, and Ernest Fleming Mason. They will be sworn in at Arb Worth before heading to New Orleans.

Fort Uw Coast Guard Richard Nelson San Antonio Willand T. Wivins King's Highway Hal Marlonis Houston Wilbur Jon Knox VW West Ralph Wil Vani Solemen Ur Kerrville Ernest Fleming Mason Arb Worth Orledns

Rental Parley Aims to Address Housing in Defense Areas

Liew Gol, officer for the Elshth Corps area and secretary of the local fair rent committee, and John Zeller, head of the San Antonio Real Estate Board, left Monday for Chicago to attend a conference on rental and housing problems in defense areas. The conference of real estate men and army officers will meet April 26 at 2.0 Mey. they will return to San Antonio Saturday.

Liew Gol He Inomas Elshth John Zeller San Antonio

Kentucky Derby Trials on KTSA Broadcast Details

Ted Buribe, CBS sports reporter, will broadcast the Derby Trials from Louisville on KTSA at 3:90 p.m. Tuesday. The broadcast serves as a preliminary to the Derby itself, with extensive coverage planned alongside the main event.

Ted Buribe CBS Sports Repater Louis- Me KTBA

Lad in Hospital for Snake Bite

Joe Walter, 12, of Palort, was taken to a hospital Monday after a copperhead bite. He is listed in stable condition and recovering. the report notes the attack occurred near home and authorities are monitoring his progress.

Lad Joe Walter Aafins Palort Hilton

Baering Down On The News By Arthur Baer Satirical Parody

A fragmented satirical column mocks public figures and current events with exaggerated names and garbled dialogue. The piece references Adolf, Laval, Napolean, Laval and Marat figures in a nonsensical exchange, highlighting a dismissive political tone.

Arthur Eo Baer Taval Adolf

Seniors Donate War Bonds as Graduation Memorial

Five $50 war savings bonds have been given to Peacock Military Academy by the 1942 senior class as a graduation memorial. The group raised the funds through social functions and dues, choosing to forego the traditional dormitory fixture gift. The academy will be authorized to press a memorial with the money.

Peacock Military Academy

Robbers Hit Ice and Fuel Men In Two Early Morning Thefts

Robbers totaling 130 dollars targeted a night ice station at 3013 West Houston Street and the Alans Fuel Company at 603 Bren Vista Street. In the first robbery P W Fluitt received 50 dollars from the cash receipts and a second 50 from the ice box after a masked gunman demanded more. In the second theft two masked youths took 30 dollars from Erwin Menn, a weigher at Alans Fuel, while one bandit held Menn at gunpoint. The men were described as unmasked and masked, with at least one wearing tan cowboy boots and wielding a pistol.

P. W. Fluitt West Houstin Street A. Ny Flutié

Four Bexar Iris File For Election Weathered Names

Four Bexar county officials filed for reelection in the Intelllaws filing, seeking another term. County Judge Charles W. Anderson Sheriff Owen Kuday Tax Collector-Assessor P. E. 1 400 and District Attorney R. Shank headed the list as candidates for the upcoming primary.

Bexar County Intelllaws Charles W. Anderson Owen Kuday P. E. 1400 Attortessen R. Shank Shily

Woman Hospital Official Dies Here

Mrs. Marta Roberson former superintendent of the Medical and Surgical with the Robert an Green hospitals died here Sunday. Services set for 5 p.m. Monday at 403 Maverick Street with the Re Dy Millet officiating. Burial in Git Gonetery No. 6. Born in Nashville she had over 40 years in nursing and hospital administration. Survived by sisters Mrs. Bonner Wooldridge Mrs. Josephine Lamb Mrs. Veaneus Goforth and Mrs. Scella Paschal, all of San Antonio.

Marthca Pliner Roberson Medicel and Surgical Robert An Green Hospitals Sun. An Maverick Street Dy Millet Git Gonetery Nashville Techersmyy Orlée Piraltent Texas State Hospital Amt Mest Texas Aanertran College of Hospital Prraldant Altrase Chierman San Antonio Red Illcrest Hospital Tulsa Okla Roberson Bonner Woouldridge Josepine Lamb Veaneus Goforth Scella Paschal San Antonio

Man Dies of Gun Wounds In City Block

A series of violent incidents occurred Sunday and Monday leaving one man dead from gunshot wounds and several others injured. An injured 44 year old man at Hideo street required hospital care after a head wound from an assault. A 3 year old Mexican national was held for booking. An additional victim sustained a five inch forehead gash from a separate attack on South Laredo street. A man named Frank Kovelt received a deep cut to the head after a bottle struck him at his home.

Hideo Strent Montavern South Laredo Street Frank Kovelt Tatas

Trailer Burns at Roadside Parking

A roadside trailer burned near Mission road with only occupant W. J. Nixon unlisted address. Fire caused by unknown origin. Damages estimated at $206. The incident involves a single occupant, with details largely unreadable in the damaged text.

Orlgin Mission Road Iteety Umits J. Nixon Nis

Randolph Field Cadets Lose 85 Dollars in Theft

Two Randolph Field Cadets were victims of theft in a downtown hotel Sunday. Cadet T. C. Schmidt reported 95 dollars stolen from his wallet. Cadet J. L. Harding reported 7 dollars missing. Police urged witnesses to come forward.

Randolph Field Mieves T. C. Schmidt J. L. Harding

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kees Air Corps San Houston Veterinary Stati Tong Cp. H. Shepard Gal Dale Robertson W. A. Lawrence A. Thiel Tianks de Fege Ag Nos ‘Stuups GRAS Hytna Roy Army Sud Navy Bexar Group Ernest Harrison Coast Guard S.A Aula A Bi Army Eee Tay Baering Laval Tlaval Nopolem Larat Marat Bexar THE Cola Beitre ST Mt Marines
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication