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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1944

Page

4

Miss Suchan Weds R C Gossett in Friday Talheran Church

Geraldine Lucille Suchan daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Suchan became the bride of Robert Curton Gossett son of Mr and Mrs Ozzie Gossett at Talheran church with Rev A W Wolf officiating. Attendants included Joyce Bonhetti and Tierer Brashear with Curtis Smith as best man. The ceremony followed by a reception. The couple will reside in Corpus Christi after the wedding trip.

Seh Talheran Church Geraldine Lucille Suchen John JF. Suchen Robert Curton Gossett Ozzie Gossett Ira Friuik Neyristey Joyce Bonhett Tierber Brashear Curtis Smith Bisa Harms Edward Jones Curts Smith Wiliam B. Henry Corps Christi

Farewell Party Honors Mr and Mrs Teukou and Schenley Couple

A farewell gathering honors Mr Teukou and Mrs Teukou at Theis home from 7 to 10 p m. Sus any. In honor of Mr and Mrs Erith Schenley who will leave Thursday to make their home in Berkeley California.

Teukou Susany Ant Erith Schenley Berkely

Social Calendar Highlights From Abilene Event

Saturday evening guests from Abilene join Mrs Sherburne and Mrs Whipple for a summer social at the Jaen home. The Alpha Sigma game follows, with a major event at 4 30 p m in the Bradley home on Pevehing Avenue attended by Frances and Mickey Bradley and other local social figures.

Frances Mickey Bradley

Club Calendar Saturday Evening Event at Pick-Tock Room

The Junior Officers club hosts a Saturday evening gathering at 1 p.m in the Ab Lee Pick Tock lea room.

Lee Pick

Streng Speaks at United Service

The Rev Streng will be speaker at the United Lutheran church service Sunday evening at Arneson river likely. Joint evening services have been attracting a nice size crowd.

Streng United Service Texas Eniiete Goxnls United Lutte Eran Churen Arneson River

Smith Preaches At Christ Church This Sunday

The Rev. Newton C. Simin serves Christ parish in absence of Rev. Same O. Capers rector. He will preach at the services this Sunday morning while the rector is away on vacation.

Smith Christ Church Newton C. Simin Christ Parish Same O. Capers Wim Uteelesk Servier Mr. Capers

Man Hurt by Auto Involving Multiple Parties

Late Friday night near West Gothneley Street a pedestrian was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle in the 500 block. Perales, taken to Tobwl Begieed hospital, suffered an eight arm and leg laceration. Chien Tung, 45, sustained facial bruises and injuries to right eye and arm after a fall while riding. She was transported to M. and S. hospital. Private detective 24 airs, Shadow: Ing, tissing persons located. Confidential F-603. National Pro-

Foo Perales Ty Nore Ly Cartinas San Aycintin Wrst Gothneley Street Perales Tobwl BeGieed Hospital South St Mary's Street Ridley Ann Bie M. and S. Hospital

Guerilla War In Reich Reported By News Service

MANTIC Aug 14 The Geverinn press says a National Correspondent Werner Gilles from southern Germany reports guerrillas and terrorists controlling mountain areas. The dispatch warns of destruction of villages, looting, and forcible seizure of food as German police fight to suppress the uprising.

Mantic Germany Geverinn Werner Gilles Souhern Iscayordt Sanacora

Vintage sewing pattern ad for pottery and linens

Florishing mid decade sewing pattern promotion offers Vege RUT Potters and decorative motifs for pottery and linens. Includes style numbers, sizes, fabric guidance, and orders for pattern books with 20 cent and 15 cent postage to San Antonio Texas and New York delivery details.

Kmouril Junker Iss Willy i Heechwork Tyes Ane Flr San Amonid Fattern San Antonio Tesas Mayinn Martin New Nmr Fred Palio Priortert Tonger

Ghost Voice Disrupts Nazi Announcer in Berlin Newsreel

An unidentified "ghost sbetkier" interrupted a Berlin news broadcast with shouted remarks about Allied advances. The intruder mocked the announcer, questioned a claimed Russian encirclement, and shouted "Unite against Hitler" as the segment concluded.

St Malo siege ends as Germans surrender after officer killings

HAL BOYLE reports from St Malo France on August 9 that German troops, exhausted and deluded by Stalingrad obsessions, began executing their officers and defending the port under a fanatical commander. Allied doughboys lay siege, capturing hundreds of prisoners over four days as naval guns fired from islets and power was cut to the citadel district.

Hal Boyle Malo France St. Malo Bub Feader Yor Atiloch Stalingrad Imrgs Cily Roberts Uis Calonels Aluiy Cite Harbor Gant George White Tolato Ohio White St. Servan

Mechanic Rides Plane to Death in Bort crash

In Calp Aug 12 mechanic Robert C. Odlebhlaeger 36 riding a P-38 fighter with pilot Thomas Taylor 22 burst an engine and the plane crashed from 5000 feet. Odlebhlaeger died after refusing bail out while Taylor parachuted to safety. Army officials investigated the crash near Riverside.

Match Field Calp Robert C. Odlebhlaeger Clyitteas Bort Wayne Tit Brew Army Oelsehlaegar Turk Bleak Thomas Taylor Whoo Texas Hart Riverside

Pier Fire Loss At Four Million

Hoboken fire officials say a 1100 foot pier on the Hudson River burned for about four hours before containment. A pipe involved in cargo transfer sparked the blaze at Pier No. 4 with no sabotage found. Estimated loss around 4000 dollars. fourteen people hospitalized for bites and poisoning, over fifty treated at the scene. no injuries reported.

Hoboken W. J Hudson Wye Audrey I. Keller Ptor No. 4 Kubler St. Mary's Keilor Nnone

Town Block Burns in Oceanfront Fire

A block-long row of buildings along the waterfront including the Strand mansion and seven stores was destroyed by fire today. No residents were reported injured as firemen battled the flames. damage estimated at over $250,000 near the Strand mansion and town bankwalk.

Wildwood W. J Ocean Strand Mansion Beligin CL Tigersoll Bremen

Brazilian Army Chief Conter Meets Clark In Rome Visit

In Rome on August 12 Major General Mascarenas de Mores, commander of the First Bravia expeditionary force, conferred with Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark at the Fort witty headquarters. The talks were announced today. In Lubbock an ex-mayor died at age 54 after a heart attack.

Rome Lyon PL Whitten States Army Air Force Service Command Harald 2. Bachan Whittten Chevy Chase Atulf Ale Force Jn Wash Tn Aid Martren Wnilixeloned Asalynniet Lubbock Alig Peeval Servides Carfe Slaton Quayor Téibbsek

Dewey Rests Looks Over Next Moves

Governor Thomas E. Dewey studied in quiet at Pawling New York as he weighs the next moves in his presidential campaign. He may undertake several speaking engagements next month amid numerous requests from party officials nationwide. Dewey and national chairman Herbert Brownell Jr. discussed plans during a long New York conference before Dewey and Brownell left for New York yesterday. Dewey arrived with his personal secretary Miss Lillian Resye at the farm for a weekend rest after attending the Republican governors conference in St. Louis.

Pawling Thomas E. Dewey Bill Finn Dewey Herber Brownell Jr Brownell Hurrindthy New York

Spreckels Scion Sued for Separate Maintenance

Mary Lavinia Spreckels, daughter of John D. Spreckels VI, heir to the Spreckels sugar fortune, plans to sue for separate maintenance. Her attorney S S Bahn said the 40ish scion, then in Newport R I officer training, likely would not pursue a divorce, making the action a separate maintenance suit.

Los Angeles Mary Lavinia Spreckels pJohn D. Spreckels VI Sigar S.S. Bahn Spreckels Newport R. I

Calm Usherette Prevents Stampede at Olympic Theater

A quiet 600 crowd evacuated after a fire broke in the Olympic theater dome. Usherette Carol Flynn, 21, guided patrons down the aisles, whispering for orderly exits, earning praise from Battalion Chief C R Johnson for her calm courage and quick actions.

Los Angeles Olympic Theater Battalion Ghief

Presbytery Officer To Preach At Bra con Hill Church

The Rev Pal Vor Dyke superintendent of home missions in the Presbytery of Western Texas will be guest preacher at Bra con Hill Presbyterian church at 11 a m Sunday His sermon topic is What Is Chrisvanity Col Lasile White will conduct the service at 1 30 p m Sunday

Pal Vor Dyke Texas Bracon Hill Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Kerrville Col Lasile White

Dance and Music Listings at City Venues This August

A jumble of notices lists multiple dance events and concerts across venues like Sons Hall Moonlight Tavern Bandera Helotes and Pest Hall. Performers include Selwaffer's Orchestra Louie & His Band Pioneer Band and Famous Tumbleweeds with dates around August 12 13 15 and 18.

City News Es Sons Selwaffer's Orch Lnx Inc Pioneer Band Adv Moonlight Tavern Bandera Melody Kits Beethoven Barelda Street Mystic Levies Tom Dickey Showkays Pest Hall Hermann Sons Hall Sin Jaug Bard

Mass Truckers Return to Work Amid Labor Seizures

About 60,000 workers idle due to disputes see a path back as 25,000 interstate truckers and 7,000 United Auto Workers at Detroit stoplights begin returning. President Roosevelt orders seizure of 106 midwest trucking firms, with the defense transportation office taking over. Detroit drivers vote to resume, and a mass meeting aims to end stops at Briggs Manufacturing. Total idle across 45,000 in 20 other conflicts remains, with Montreal transit disrupted.

Uncle Sam C. I. O-United Alito General Motora Chevrolet Gear and Axle Division Detroit Majas Roosevelt Office of Defense Transportation Minneapolis Ellis ‘T. Longeneeker Ducle San A. F L.international Brotherhood of Teamsters Midwest War Labor Board ODT Thomas E. Flynn Tehustees Anion Welter Reuther Chevrolet Eos Campjatce Sha Briggs Manufacturing Company Beeler Montreal

Army Film Ban Probe Sought Over Wilson Spoof

Senator Chandler urged War Secretary Stimson to probe the Army over the film Wilson and its handling during anti political propaganda review amid revisions to soldier voting law. He said the members saw the picture at the Roxy in New York and alerted papers that it could not be shown to troops. The complaint claims an irregular course was used before acceptance.

Washington Wilson J Chandler O.ky Ine Stimson Momthers Twintieth Gentary-Pax Roxy Theater New York

Sergeant to Sing at Hackberry Street Church Service

Sergeant to sing at morning services Sunday at Hackberry Street Memorial Church. He will be accompanied by Mrs Ross Palmer. Presenting in Port Sam Houston at the inception center, Garrady Prlmer of the center will also perform.

Ween Garrady Prlmer Port Sam Houston

Rules Confusion as War Manpower Plans Job Shifts

Ex JAMES OTARLOW reports on War Manpower Commission rules creating confusion over layoffs and job protections. The piece discusses seniority rights and furloughs, and how bosses may be urged to leave workers unpaid to safeguard future recalls. It uses hypothetical plant cases to explain boss worker balance under new powers.

James Otarlow Washington Betaiex Jones War Manpower Commission Laycoff Jones WMC WAC Ran Uestan- Inl

Little Known About Subject s Of Sleep

In New Orleans on August 2 a Tulane University naval medical student spoke to the History of Medicine society noting sleep remains largely mysterious. He cited that after 16.7 hours in an original paper, and compared theories from early Greeks, adding the field has not yet reached scientific certainty.

New Orleans Naval Medical History of Medicine Society Tulane Michie Paul Traytown

Guam Naval Governor Reported In Splendid Health

In a Formosa prison camp five days after Pearl Harbor, naval governor George Johnson McMau of Guam was described as in splendid health. Mrs. McMillin said she received three letters from him yesterday, the first since August 1942, addressed to her and their three children.

Long Beach Can George Johzon McMau Guan Pearl Harbor Nishthe Formosa

Evangelical Services Planned at Bethany Church

The Rev Reinhold Macchile superintendent of Eden Evangelical Home for the Aged will lead morning services at 14h a.m. Sunday at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church East Myrtle and Kendall streets Pendioners meet at 2 p.m. at the Grockert hotel.

Reinhold Macchile Eden Evangel Ideal Home For the Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church East Myrtie Kendall Streets

War Casualties List From Texas Shows 1782 Wounded

War department released a Saturday casualty list naming 1782 wounded in action including 20 South Texas Ratvicemen and 5 in the Europe theater. The cited Texas families span San Antonio Harlingen Uvalde Laredo and San Benito with names such as Carvel Collins Corns Costilla de la Garza and Ybarbo. Navy updates note 202 casualties including Pacific theater cases like Jack P Bigden and Wilard Gann with parental names and addresses.

War Department Solidiers Tncludign South Texas Ratvicemen Priendas Aclion Euros Ar Pie Waibert Canteaay Wits Jam R. Canteau Reco San Antonia Carvel Colinas Carvel &. Collins Uvalde Robert R. Corns Ivan B. Corns Harlingen Marcus T. Costillas Antonia T. Costilla Alfonso de Ln -Garsay Ites Aureta E. de la Gavan San Benito Guillermo Garza Mia Diana G. Garza Lareda Falls James F. Kennedy Janet F. Kennedy Magth Delve San Antonio Flo Reymond G. Ledesmay Romaldo G. Ledesma Rus Ff Orne Kerwin Pek Clara Pehl Blanco Pie Jeannie M. Peres Marie M. Perez Socina Street Ellis M. Quinny Ellis M. Quinn Beeville Pvt Isiteco T. Rezas Michela Sepeda la Benito Curtis J. Slomebinski Cisper J. Slonehinski Pleasanton George J. Wechstert Dorothy Wechsler Becker Street San Antonis Jon O Ybarbo Josifine O Molaary Street Polk M. Bryant Margaret Bryant Austin John W. Gilbreath Gilorenth Corgud Bow M. Bigden Eleanor Evenue Mate Wilard Gann William Attridge Gang Apstun

Mississippi electors split on Roosevelt ticket

Mississippi ring electors announced support for the Roosevelt Truman ticket with eight adding reservations. Judge R C Russell and Judge Herbert Holmes voiced varying stances after meeting the committee in a closed session yesterday.

Jackson Angle Mississippi Roosevelt Truman R. C. Russell Magis Herbert Holmes Senr+ tebls Sinth Executive Connulttee Fesajay

Shield of Faith Service at Faith Lutheran Church

The Shield of Faith sermon by Rev. J. Dalthorf at Faith Lutheran Church Marion will start divine worship Sunday. Thursday at 8 pm the Women Missionary Society meets and men gather at the parsonage 1031 West Then Mrs FW Maulick will lead devotion using her topic Know Your Christ Mrs E V Blorhberg hosts the meeting.

J. Dalthorf Faith Lutherai Marion Everting Women's Missionary Society FW. Maulick

Dr W H Joyner To Hold Revival Services

Dr W H Joyner will conduct revival services at the Baptist temple 041 Drexel Avenue every third week starting with next week He will speak on Fools Are Not As Bad at 3 PM at Vine Street Chapel corner of Vine and Wolters streets

Joyner Wil Cone Dr. Joyner Vine Streck

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