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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1946
Page
2
Several purses were stolen from autos parked near a Sunday picnic at Brackenridge Park in Austin. Mrs Lillie Fisher reported a $10 loss and Miss Agnes Zimmermanlost $32, while Mrs Susy Soto of 6127 Somerset reported a purse theft containing bus tickets and personal items.
A cigarette sparked fires Sunday at two residences causing about 3000 dollars in damage. A trailer bathhouse burned at Kelly Field trailer home with about 1000 dollars damage. Furniture at 157 Rosaline Street owned by Ray Butler suffered 100 dollars damage from a cigarette blaze. A bed fire at 1131 West Elmore Place home of John Marcure caused 200 dollars damage to a divan.
Boys of Sam Houston High School 4-H club dominated the first Guernsey field day at Lazy D farms Clinton Gembier of Sam Houston was high pointer earning an $85 wrist watch from owner Don Danvers. The High Rear ing team from the same school included Clinton Germbler Raymond Leon and Malcolm Stratemann. Goebel school team placed second with Raymond Leon receiving $25. Norvin Vogel and Howard Barmhouse also earned prizes as third and fourth. Prizes were provided by the Texas Guernsey Breeders Association.
Bexar County chapter American Red Cross presents the 34th You Were There program at 10 45 a m Saturday over KABC. The schedule fixes the earlier 6 45 a m slot.
LAWRENCE GOULD argues against spanking children of any age who understand punishment, citing potential underground resistance and questioning effectiveness. Dr. Laura Bender warns long hospital stays can retard a child mentally and emotionally, while affectionate care remains essential.
The Rev N W Lovely a former New Hampshire chaplain in the army for 40 months will be installed as the new minister of the San Antonio Unitarian church at 7 30 p m Money day at San Pedro playhouse The Rev Arthur C Swartz Congregational pastor will give the welcoming address and Rabbi David Jacobson will be principal speaker The Unitarian congregation meets each Sunday in the east wing of city auditorium while plans to build a church are pending
Charles Charis, 36, was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for a head gash after being struck by an object in Travis Park while walking Sunday night. Francisco Remos was hit with a bottle on West Commerce Street. Police booked John R. Salts and questioned Clemente Salinas in connection with the stabbing of Jon Garela.
T. L. Swander of San Antonio will lead a budgeting panel at a Community Chest conference in Dallas on Wednesday and Thursday. Representatives from Arkansas Alabama New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas will participate.
Police were told Monday that $600 was taken from a safe at Tracy's Drug Store, 1167 East Commerce Street. Frank Bratton, an employee, found the safe open on entry, and Fr T Barnes, the owner, said the door was left unlocked and the money compartment door forcibly opened. Also missing were 20 cartons of cigfrettas.
An advertisement touts Dr Kil Swamp Root as a cure for backache and fatigue caused by excess urinary acidity. It claims to cleanse kidneys, improve urination, and boost vitality with a herbal blend, urging readers to buy and use the product.
Hollywood gossip notes Chaplin signs Martha Raye for top female role in Comedy of Murder later titled Bluebeard. also mentions Marilyn Nash and other Chaplin proteges, plus a string of industry sightings, party chatter, and a hospital report on Harry Orraistan.
Mike Sancha, 44, of 100 block South Santa jona avenue, was questioned by police Monday over prowling of several cars in recent days. He was arrested by Radio Patrolmen Manuel Saenz and H. Sepulveda in the 500 block of West Houston street. Officers reported recovery of two car rims, a blanket and other articles.
Thirty six Granger FFA members and adult sponsors will tour the Union stockyards Wednesday. E. D. Clements, Granger’s vocational agriculture teacher, organized the trip.
An advertising woman seeks an executive post in layout art cap production and fashion home items. The notice references New York and West Coast firms with contact details and interview opportunity in San Antonio on date 13. Flox S485 Light.
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