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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1946

Page

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Volunteers Collect Trash Amid City Labor Tensions

In Tulsa on August 10, volunteers collected city garbage after Mayor Lee Price faced a work stoppage threat as union leaders talked of a citywide walkout. District Judge James T. Shipman issued a temporary restraining order barring AFL affiliated drivers from striking or picketing city facilities. Pickets withdrew after the order. managers allowed reinstated workers to report.

Tulsa Okla Lee Price Tabor James T. Shipgman Mmen and Helpers Union AFL Frocn City Hall Street Price Street Department

Escapee Caught On Farmer's Tip

Aldred Minutoh escaped near Fort Wayne after jumping a moving train and eluding New York detectives. A farmer recognized him from a police description and alerted the sheriff. He had been moved from Algatraz after a bank robbery sentence to question him in the jewelry store theft case.

Wayne Tad York Freedom Vale Aldred Minutoh Fort Vane New York Minutol Ales Lre Shariff Sheriff's Office Minuel Algatraz

Congress Medal Winner Re enlists at Fort Dix

Congressional Medal of Honor recipient T-Sgt. Joseph E. Schafer of Richmond Hill New York has reenlisted in the army. He aims for a 20 year retirement. Schafer already served eight years and earned the medal in a German campaign.

Fort DIX Joseph. EB. Schaefer Richmond Hill N.Y Schaefer

Death ruled natural in Vaughan case

Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan found the death of Mrs. Ginnie Van Thyl, 64, at 1093 Hays Street to be due to natural causes. The discovery was made Friday by friend Mrs. H A Stone of 207 White Avenue, with homicide detective C A Bartram reporting the details.

Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan Ginnie van Thyl Hays Street H. A. Stone White Avenue C. A. Bartram

Two Britons killed in India in truck attack near Kohat

New Delhi August 10 official statement says a British officer and a British enlisted man were killed Tuesday when their truck was fired upon near Kohat in the Peshawar area. The incident occurred in India’s frontier region as authorities investigate the attack and casualties.

New Delhi India PAA Kohat Peshawar

Farmers Get Jester Appeal

Jester, Texas governor hopeful, delivered a radio appeal aimed at farmers and small-town residents promising to remain a farmer in office and be accessible. The speech aired from Sulphur Springs on the Texas Quality network, praising a path to rural communities. Opponent Rainey labeled Jester “Junior,” criticizing surplus costs and tax plans while Rainey urged vetoes on taxes and questioned the program’s affordability. Jester pledged a farm strong plan with a broad, collaborative approach involving agriculture leaders and a legislative committee.

Associa Tee Beauford Texas Sulphur Springs Jester Dallas Houston Grover Sellers Tester Homer P. Rainey Beaumont Junior Rainey Homer Rainey Aand, College

Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Beef and Hogs Prices

Agricultural market notes dairy cattle and calves steady to lower with 25 cent declines for better cows, buyers mixed on beef cows. Hog and lamb values vary by grade with spring lambs around steady, cull prices down, feeders softer while special lots and odd head attract attention at regional sale.

Pogerarstave Mayne News Bervicey Tattle

Wealth of Man topic to open Sunday sermon at Government Hill

The Wealth of Man will be the subject of the Sunday morning sermon at Government Hill Lutheran Church located at North Pine and Mason streets. Rev. C G Wilson, pastor, will deliver the message. The Women’s Missionary Aid Society meets Wednesday at 1 30 a m and the junior choir rehearses next Saturday at 1 p m.

Government Hill Ehuren North Pine Mason Streets Aur G. Wilson Pasion Women's Missionary Aid ‘Society Apom

Market reports show busy growers market with diverse produce

Saturday trading at the growers market featured eyeplant and sweet potatoes plus apples and produce from Missouri California and Oregon. Prices ranged from 2 to 6 dollars per crate or bushel with items like cantaloupes 7.75, apples 4.75, potatoes 4.25, cucumbers 2.50 per bushel, peppers 2.50 per bushel, onions 2.00 per dozen, and watermelons 2 cents per point.

Missouri California Calif Idaho Oregon Louisiana

Obituary Notice for Lew G. Smith at 37

Lew George Smith, 37, is remembered in a brief obituary with references to a hometown address and a Friday service. The notice lists scattered names and locations, including Est tinge oie and easton, with mentions of Briley Nerd and Bula, reflecting local details within a damaged OCR fragment.

Lew George Smith Easton

City News Dance Listings Across Local Halls Aug 10

A collection of Saturday and weekend dance events across San Antonio area venues. Includes Grove Hall on Nacogdoches Road with Al Schnabel August 10, Helotes Inn Rhythm Rangers, Woodlawn venues, and St Hedwig Hall victory dance. Advertisements note private party rentals and admission details.

Grove Hall City Um- Its Nacogdoches Rd al Schnabel American Legion St. Hedwig Hall Sun Louis Tinversy

Vital Statistics Of Names In A Murky List

A fragmented OCR list names individuals including J. Siolowski Germien Olt Lopes three Concha Gu iprre aguustin R Batida Grevaria Teilints and many others with scattered spellings. The passage resembles a roster of people and possibly a registry or grants related to vital records, but no coherent event or action is clear within the readable portion.

Mabriaul Miggands J. Siolowski Germien E. Olt Teeus Lopes Drei Concha M. Guiprre Aguustin R. Batida Grevaria Teilints Ames W. ‘Atkinsoh An BM Spill Wayman G. Besughes Wileawelle Jesep Irvin E. Woodarburn Wayne B. Anioh Mere Rc Carson Marvin der Betty Widener Harry E

Navy to Search for Crash Victims Near Bee Heaven Bay

The navy planned to use salvage equipment to raise the wreckage of a transport plane that crashed in a marsh 110 miles southeast of Jasper. Two bodies were found near the wreckage, and officials feared three more men were trapped beneath mud and water with heavier parts of the plane.

Jasper Fis Aus Navy Bee Heaven Bay Here State Highway Patrol

Myll in Charge At St. Mark's Episcopal Church

The Reverend Wilfred Myll will assume full charge at St. Mark's Episcopal Church 315 East Pecan during Reverend J. Wilson Hunter's absence. Myll will preach at morning prayer and sermon services at 9 30 and 11 o'clock this Sunday. Two purses snatched from Miss Dolly Tucker and Miss Mildred Jeter at Nueva and Presa streets. Police reported Saturday.

Wilfred Myll St. Mark's Episcopal Church East Pecan J. Wilson Hunter Myr Myll Dolly Tucker Mildred Jeter South Presa Nueva and Presa Streets

Trousers Recovered After Car Prowl Incident

Frank S Perkins of Del Rio reports recovering trousers stolen from a car at Alamo plaza. Perkins caught one youth, another fled. Several other burglary and theft victims listed including Mrs R J Ruby on Frio City road and Edith Fucker on Louis street. items included purses, cigaret lighter, fruitcase, lawnmowers, hub caps, a German revolver and saber recovered.

Alamo Plaza Frank S. Perkins del Rio Perkins R. J. Ruby Frio ‘City Road B. W. Harmon San Pedro Avenue Margaret Hoffer West Poplar Street Edith ‘Fucker Louis Street Mike Maniatias North St. Mary’s Street EB. J. Burton Dawson Street E. Huizar South Flores Street Herman Ramirez North Olive Street

Donsbach Brings Sunday Sermons at Twin Churches

Concordia Seminary student Donsbach will be guest preacher at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in San Antonio at two morning services and the evening worship. He will also preach at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Topeka during the Sunday morning service.

Aten Vonsnsen Concordia Seminary St. Louis St. Pauls Lutheran Church South Presa Roseborough Dongbach Holy Cross Lutheran Church Topeka South New Braunfels

PA restrains house rent ad prompting OPA action

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against Carl Puhrmann authorizing enforcement in the San Antonio defense rental area. The order, requested by Alfred M. Seow on behalf of OPA price administrator Paul A. Porter, bars publication of rent ads that violate OPA ceiling regulations. The case, filed in Judge Rice’s court, aims to curb open invitations to landlords to evade rent controls and set a hearing for August 19.

Ben H. Nee Jr Carl Puhrmann Yale Avenue OPA Finlay Alfred M. Seow Paul A. Porter AD Scott Suleged San Antonio Evening News Sey Carl Fuhrmann OPA Allammey Rice

Doctor Hints May Improve May Relief From Ailment

Doctor George P Archer treating Representative May warns of limited travel to testify before Senate and House committees. The Ky congressman hopes to appear before the senate panel about his ties to the Garisan munitions deal but Archer suggests sessions not exceeding two hours daily when his heart condition allows.

Vratusara Aris May D-Ky Senate Garisan George P. Archer Prestonburg House Senate Twat Washington

Vacation School At 1st Baptist Church

A vacation Bible school at 1st Baptist Church will run August 12 to 16 with 14 departments taught by 30 volunteer faculty. Daily sessions from 8 30 to 11 36 include Bible study handwork music character stories recreation and refreshments, ending with a Friday exhibit and commencement on August 16 at 7 pm.

Wirst Baptist Church

First Presbyterian To Hear Logan Speaker

The Rev. William Goran of Kerrville will speak at First Presbyterian Church at Fourth and North Alamo on Sunday morning during the pastor's absence. The Rev. Mr. Logan, former assistant pastor here, now serves as pastor in Kerrville.

Willian My. Goran Kerrville First Presbyterian Church Fourth and North Alamo P. D. Miller Logan

Communion Rites At Center Chapel

Two communion services planned for Sunday at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Center Chapel, Center 507 East Travis Street. Reverend Ad H. Moyer and Reverend Mr. Hoyer will administer and read the vesper hour. Grace Lutheran ladies host a snack bar this evening at 5 p.m.

Chepel Luther Service East Travis Fleet Ad H. Moyer Hoyer Ladies of Grace Lutheran

Soup Strike Talks Move to Capital

Campbell Soup Company workers face a threatened strike endangering a $3,000,000 tomato crop. Washington talks between U.S. Conciliation Service representatives and union officials were held to avert a walkout affecting about 500 workers. The eastern Farmers Union cites a closed shop and preferential hiring as union demands.

Camden WN. v U.S. Conciliation Service Campbell Soup Company Washington SOO

St Johns Lutheran Church Plans Two Sunday Services

St Johns Lae Theran church announces two morning worship services on Sunday at Nueva and South Presa streets. The early service features Relatives of Jesus and the main service at 10:30 a.m. asks How Shall We Reach Heaven? Sunday school and Bible classes meet at 2:30 a.m. Rice Growers elect Lake Charles leader Cap Boyt reelected president of the American Rice Growers Cooperative Association for the 20th time.

St. John's Laetheran Nueva South Presa Acm Jesus Rice Growers Lake Charles W—a. T Cap” Boyt Beaumont The American Rice Growers’ Co-Opjorative Association

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