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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
6
Aubrey Hopkins reports a rise in crime in July with increases across types from theft to murder, marking a higher monthly total than June. He notes thefts and burglaries were prominent, with burglaries on main streets and in business areas contributing to the uptick.
Hollywood gossip notes Adrian, famed MGM dress designer, leaves after 12 years to open a salon serving stars and socialites. He helped Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Greer Garson, Norma Shearer wear iconic costumes but will now merchandise his designs independently. stars may still hire him directly.
The column lists local personnel promotions at Manchester Army base with Dilly E Haron promoted to first class private and Edward Clinton winning a radio in a contest. It notes Winfield Smith and Stanton Smith preparing for West Point prep, plus remarks on county judges Merritt H Gibson and Barbara Beauchamp as well as birthday notices for several residents. The piece also mentions visits by Myrl and Hobby Bowman to Huntsville prison and hospitality updates from the ETSA staff and Pinza hotel.
A fragmentary Hollywood round up notes sweeping rumors about Greta Garbo and Robert Alton, Bogart, Raft, Barrymore, Niven, Hayworth, and other stars. It mentions contracts, marriages, dances, premieres, and travels, with gossip about careers, romances, and trips, ending with “That’s all for today” and a tease for tomorrow.
Mt Hewpley cafe operator at 1427 West Gomeneree Street refused a $24.15 check cashing after recognizing handwriting of a Mexican youth who claimed the check was for a man in a car outside. The incident occurred Friday morning.
Victor Lopez, cafe employee, helped police arrest a driver after a collision at Leana and Travis. Officers Otto Lainie and Pret Zepeda detained the suspect as fluorescent signs were installed in all police department offices. Chief Aubrey Hopking announced the plan to upgrade lighting by late July with a budget of 5055 dollars.
Austin August 7 bid notices list construction projects totaling about 2 million dollars. Bids due August 28 and 29 include Kimbie-Starks bridge at Roosevelt and Junction on US 280, Wilson-Paint hedge on US 181 near Floresville, and multiple grading drainage and paving tasks on US routes 81 90 and 72. Also includes a Devils River bridge on US 277 and feeder project near Karnes.
Police were called to a theft report involving a parked car on West Gubbock Street and several items stolen. Witnesses named Rex Elkins and Helen McCarrie as reporters. Missing items included two tires, a ring, a purse, and cash totaling several dollars.
Herbert Hoover visited the Madison River area on August 1 for his fifth annual fishing trip and to celebrate his sixty seventh birthday. He will be entertained at a birthday dinner and is a guest for several days at the lodge of W. D. Thronton, a New York capitalist.
Funeral plans were under way in Houston for District Judge White Boyd age 63 who died in a Houston hospital from complications of an intestinal tumor. Boyd had long served on the Texas bench and was widely known in legal circles.
Nearby residents protested operation of the wholesale pecan labeling plant at 728 West Summit Avenue. The dispute was referred to Corporation Court by the city valuing board of adjustment. A committee, headed by William L. Masa, appeared before the court Wednesday afternoon.
South Bend sources report Notre Dame and the University of Pittsburgh seeking to renew their football series. Talks were noted as ongoing with potential scheduling implications for future seasons.
Detroit fans heard high praise for Williams as the Tigers faced the Red Sox. Ted Williams, famed star of Boston, was described as the toughest opponent Williams has faced this season.
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