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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1942

Page

13

Enterprise Alabama Shows Southern Hospitality To Troops

A San Antonio Letter describes how Enterprise Alabama residents welcome Army servicemen from Camp Rucker. The town bans liquor, maintains cleanliness, and helps with meals and recreation. Local officials like fire chief Horace Ellis host and transport troops, while the chamber funds a rationery and a school recreation hall. Citizens bake cookies and invite soldiers to weekends, highlighting personal acts of kindness alongside organized aid.

Enterprise Oir Horace Ellis Chamber of Commerce Buttke Graham San Antonio San Anonio Sons of Enterprise Citizens of Enterprise Sons of

Wounded man marked by two maps found on him

A four year old man, known to police, lay wounded at Robert B. Green hospital as officers examined pockets for papers. Patrolman Mike Live shot a man Tuesday morning after a back street chase near Milan Square. the wounded suspect fled toward San Saba. A car with Special Officer George F. Mariana summoned aid. hospital reports show wounds to the back and right ankle and peculiar maps wrapped in brown paper removed from his pockets.

Robert B. Green Puesday Iis Mike Live Esrest Milan Square Mat Shemami Commerce Street Livo Anan Oa Ukeere San Saba George F. Mariana

No Loopholes In Rent Law Says Attorney

An attorney for the rent office says there are no loopholes in the federal rent control act and warns against bogus inquiries. He notes the San Antonio area is crowded with new tenants and many inquiries lack merit while urging genuine cases only. Officials will act promptly on fixed-rate applications and eviction matters.

Kerki Strieker Majestic Strieber San Antonio Iwag Strivver Joephales

De Molay Degrees To Be Conferred At August 27 Session

Albert Pike chapter of the Order of De Molay will confer initiatory and De Molay degrees on new candidates August 27 in the Scottish Rite cathedral. Robert Giles, master councilor, announced the event and noted the chapter’s glee club and orchestra, directed by Marshall Sheppard and Hart Fuller, will perform. New committees are led by J. Floyd Smith, Harold Schier, John Dunsmore, Newton Arbour, Birt Fuller, J. Birkenmeyer, George Rietve, and Victor Kel-Tet.

Albert Pike Order of de Molay de Molay Robert Giles Councllor Giles Glee! Club Marshall Sheppard Hart Fuller J. Floyd Smith Harold Schier John Dunsmore Newton Arbour Birt Fuller J. Birkenmeyer George Rietve Victor Kel- Tet

Light Classified Real Estate Ad Offers Nearby Homes

Local readers are urged to explore nearby home options as school days approach. Advertisements highlight conveniently located properties in accessible neighborhoods and convenient amenities for families planning the new term.

Bacring Down on News by Arthur Bugs Baer

The column voices cynicism about military waste and internal plotting, suggesting many oppose the army. It mocks sensationalism and wanders through humorous asides about beer and war strategy, reflecting a satirical tone. The piece uses scattered metaphors like crystal globes and park avenue windows to critique publicity and decision making.

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St Mary's Names Raba Outstanding Ex-Student

Ernest A. Raba Jr., a 1942 graduate of St Mary’s University, was named outstanding ex student by the alumni association. He teaches in the university’s law school and earned the most memberships for the association among former students.

Ernest A. Raba Jn St. Mary's University Ex-Students' Association

More X Ray Tests Urged In County Campaign

Tuesday locals were urged to take free chest X rays at the tuberculosis clinic 602 Matamoras street as part of a county wide drive to reduce TB. George H. Tucker of the Junior Chamber of Commerce joined city health officials in urging residents to be X rayed. Dr. David M. Gould, directing the survey for the public health service, notes 35 000 examined since May 18, with work continuing to October 1. Be WOA King ety health of Heer stated.

Noni Matamoras Street George H. Tucker Junior Chamber of Commerce City Health David M. Gould Public Health Service Woa King Ety Health of Heer

Funeral for Leroy Meriweds Ford Former San Antonian

Funeral services were held at Porter Loring chapel for Leroy Meriweds Ford 47 a former San Antonian and longtime Austin resident. The service conducted under Austin Masonic Lodge No 12 A R and AM honored him with interment at San Jose Cemetery. Survivors include four brothers WoL L L, Elmer, and Oscar Ford of San Antonio.

Leroy Meriwedsford San Antonian Western Plecttic Company

MAVEs Still to Take Applications for WAVES

Women with technical training urged to apply for WAVES in the Eighth Naval District led by Lieut Katharine Luna. Applicants aged 21 to 50 without children under 18 may inquire at the Naval officer procurement office 21 Camp Street New Orleans.

Navy Katharine Luna Naval Distrit Office of Naval Officer Procurement Camp Streel New Orleans

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