S.A. Private Saves Officer Loses Leg in Action
A Texas soldier named Jon A. Langley from Bank Antonia and Normandy casualties is hospitalized in Temple after D-day France service. He describes shielding his commander from sniper fire at a position behind the front, taking a leg wound that severed a major artery, while a Texan corporal aided by a fellow guard perished. Langley and his family, including wife Dons Langley and infant John Jr, live with relatives on Pleasanton Road.
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Pyt
Jon A. Langley
Bank Antonia
Groopy
Normandy
McGloskey General Hospital
Temple
Langley
France
C. O
Farmer
Funeral Set for Bandera Doctor Brymer
Funeral services for Dr. W. G. Brymer will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at his Bandera home. Brymer, who had been ill for some time, practiced medicine until recently. Survivors include his widow Meg Maud Brymer, son W. G. Brymer Jr., daughters Mrs. J. Gadwyt, Mrs. Q. Hubzler, Mrs. Jee Gossett, brothers J. H. W., J. W. Doond BE, L. Brymer, and sisters Mrs. J. A. Wagner, Mrs. I. B. Melville, and Mrs. George EK.
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W. G. Brymer
Anruvilay
G& Nis
Bandera
Brymer
Meg
Maud Bremer
W. G
Brymer Dy
We Gadwyt
Q. Ia Hubzler
Jee
Gossett Brothers
J. HW
J.W
T Doond
L. Brymer
J. A. Wagner
I. B. Melville
Ticorge EK
Death by Own Action Verdict In Hanging
A Justice of the Peace Frank Vauxhan ruled in a suicide verdict regarding the death Sunday of Peter William Fey of Cypress street. Fey was found suspended, and a female witness stated Fey had shown heavy distress prior to the incident.
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Justice of the Peace
Frank Vauxhan
Peter William Fey
Cypress Street
Fey
Yauehae
Bexar County Sets Bond Quota for War Savings Bonds
Bexar County's quota for the sale of Berles EB F and G war savings bonds was set at 2,258.50 dollars, announced by Al Heck, chairman of the county War Finance committee. The state quota totals 29 million dollars.
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Bexar County
Horm Cowumly
Berles
T al Heck
Casualties Wounded in French Action Evi
Casualties and wounded listed from a May action in Finns My 11. Names include Olivares and Barker family members among others. Navy and Marine casualties reported. central lists name 16 individuals as either wounded or dead across European and Mediterranean theaters.
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Evi
Elkkio Ts
Fuk
Two Men Held In L A Tavern Death Case
Police detained two men aged 39 and 46 in connection with a tavern death in Los Angeles. The victim, Goodwin, died after a family argument turned violent in the 800 block of Austin Street near Avenue B. Witnesses say he was attacked and knocked down, later dying at the hospital.
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L.A
San Goodwin
Avenue B
Goodwin
Alayne
Austin Street
Maur
Hever
B. Green
Onion Ends Vacation in Moore Texas Court Return
District court resumed after a month long vacation with Judge Onion back on the bench in Moore Texas. He complained of delays and the need for better courtroom efficiency while noting the cycle of Monday and Friday sessions will continue.
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Dugge
John F. Onion
Aventang
Moore
Texas
Onion
Board Interviews Teacher Applicants
A local education board interviewed teacher applicants Monday in the office of the superintendent. The board will meet again before the start of the school year. Several candidates were questioned, and postings for September were noted as part of the process.
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Porly-Hve
Five Years Given In Murder Case In Prado
Five years was imposed in Criminal District Court by Judge W W McCroy for the murder with malice of Margatita Featio, daughter-in-law. The fatal shooting occurred December 11, 1918. Prado's attorneys argued the act stemmed from an incurable illness and advancing age, claiming the shooting was accidental.
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Weinith Prado
W W. McCroy
Criminal District Court
Pardo
Margatita Featio
Louis Schlesinger
Prads
Atloyey
Lito Jridge
Prad
Wounded Soldier Reported From Pearl River Park Incident
A fragmentary list of names and places describes a wounded man named Litut Col, son of Lee Rito Jr and Mrs. Lee Ree, living at 143 West Gramercy price, with references to Sal Antonio and San Antonio areas. The text mentions Mrs Maggie Logan and other relatives, plus military connections and a war department report received by his parents.
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Baral V. Beil
Monterey Street
Sal Antonio
Willan Wi
Kruperts Wire
Marie
Krupert
Route 2
Cox
San Antonio
Srl
James Ot
Maggie Logan
Luling
Saguinina Mares
Nether
Citra Mares
Dan Benito
Alberta Trevino
Porto Trevino
Brownsville
We Wricht
Min
G. Z. Wileht
Aransas Pye- Bue
Asintle
Salome
Tapers
Bastiss R. Lopez
Uvalde
Trent
Lee Rito Jr
Litut
Lee Ree
West Gramercy Price
Aston
Pearce
Tilly
Técalved Groot
War Department
Mother Hears From Jap-Held Son In War Trial Notes
Mrs C Borringa of 1920 West Travis hears from Pvt Mail Berlanga held in the Philippines. He reports sent home 1943 August and writes his family is well with love from Gail, Martin, and Alta. Judge McCrary presided in criminal district court as the case moved past two weeks, with Attorney Ri Bhigule and staff handling proceedings.
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Mra. C
Borignga
West Travis Street
Pon Pvt
G. Berlanga
Philippine
Lee
Ileu
Anita
Gail
Martin
Alta
North Nuezae
W. W.W. McCrary
Criminal District Court
Mondry
Anguab
Willies
Aumuat
Lot
Grover Caln
James Willisnixon
McCrory
Three Held on Drug Charges in Local District
In a district proceeding three individuals faced drug charges after police reported quantities of marijuana and heroin. Filiberto Huerta 29 was charged with acquiring and transferring drugs, while Total B. Kent 26 and her husband 36 were charged with receiving heroin. Final hearings set for August 16. Bond amounts included 1000 for Huerta, 1000 for Mrs Kent, and 400 for Mr Kent.
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Tmlee Weer
Mominy
U. S
Aly
Tvil Service
Total B. Kent
Mondahustane
Beimund Kent
Exancago
Kent
Maverick to Speak at Los Angeles Meeting
Maury Maverick former congressman and War Production Board official will headline a San Antonio business gathering at La Villita, discussing recon version and the future of small business with a focus on taxation surplus property and nonmilitary production resumption. Reserved seating at 1.50.
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Maury Maverlcx
Sialtar War Plants Corporation
Chaiman
War Production Board
San Antonio Manufacturers Association
Chamber of Commerce Low Camerab
la Villita
Maverick
San Antonio
South Texas
Chamber
Manufacturers Association
Advation
Dallas
Fork Worth
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Porteland
Seattle
Philadelphia
Cos- ON
Hheirman
War Plants Corporation
Iwely
Chirrman
Ayid
Will Clayton
Biso
Spraklig
Continental Says Business Good
Continental reports solid business with strong Denver to San Antonio service. District traffic manager Tom Dempsey notes planes carried high passenger miles in the ninth period and earned a notable revenue per flight, reflecting healthy demand across the route.
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Manely
CeUl
Baering Bow On the News Baering Bow On the News
Article fragment notes threats of air strikes at high altitude and mentions Swiss Alps, Switzerland, and wartime rhetoric. It references divisions in Europe, a figure named William Tell, and a tense military outlook with potential bomber activity and fortifications in the Alps. The text is fragmented and partially unreadable.
Women Sought as Engineering Aids
A call seeks women for engineering aid positions at the USES building 210 West Nueva sever. Applicants receive a 26 week college course and full salary upon successful completion.
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Avaihatel Esuy
Gizuat
Wii
West
Nueva Sever
Altcraft Radio
F W Church Rites Set
Funeral services for Prank W Church 75 former Insider and longtime manager of the James CAMEMmusints will be held at Idam Tuesday at Hagy Me Gollam chapel. Interment in Pymnine cemetery. Survivors include wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Church died Sunday night after being at his office Saturday.
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Prank W. Church
James
Mix
Philip Kk. Kemp
Ernst Schuwhard
Yee Couch Flata
Charles A. Cowlnr
Shinkle C C Chief At New Braunfels
Shinkle C. C. named chief at New Braunfels development board in a South Texas chamber of commerce appointment. Leon Redeborg Ig Atiggs and other officials are referenced as part of board changes and reorganization.
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Shinkle C
Leon
Redeborg-Imatiggs
New Braunfels Board
Ety Development
Aulehomiber
Enumnerer
Soutty Texas Chamber of Commerce
Shiki
Chath
Annual teachers institute to be held September 2
The annual teachers institute will be held from 6 to 10 a.m. on September 2 at Sunken Garden theater, announced by Elizabeth Koch, president of the San Antonio Teachers’ Guild.
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Sunken Garden Theater
Elizabeth,Koch
San Antonio
Goweil
Priority lumber access for homeowners in extreme emergencies
Carl Pagl, executive manager of the War Production Board, said on Monday that homeowners and individuals needing repair work will have priority ratings only in extreme emergencies. He noted small quantities could be bought without a priority rating from any lumber yard, to ensure basic needs. The WB’s lumber order, effective August 1, tightens controls to guarantee military supply from limited stock.
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Ority
Carl Pagl
Eletesee
War Production Board
Strieter
Luanber
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