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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1940

Page

10

Army moves unsettle garrison crowd at Kellyfeld

Rumors swirl as moving personnel crowd Kellyfeld posts and adjoining stations. Captain and Mrs. Miller plan fall departure to Montgomery Field Alabama after four years in town. Anne Lawton Nevitt, duchess of the army, returns from a coronation and plans blue memories with cousin Lt. Stranathan at Maxwell Field.

Sta, On Kellyfeld Parkers Unis Lime Cap Troup Miller Montgomery Field Ala Miller Army Rcles Maxwell Kent Robert Nevitt Nevitt Anne Lawton Anne Montgomery Familly San Antonio Capt Lu Isnd Stranathan Maxwell Field Jack Foster Foster Dallas

Wedding and guest notes span many cities and families

Mrs Hal Browne hosts guests including her daughter Mrs Hal Browne Jr as maneuvers end in Louisiana. Virginia's Mrs Kahn Lacey visits with Anne Page, staying with Capt and Mrs Morgan in Dayton. Lacey joins later. A dinner follows rehearsal for Miss Naoko Childers and Dr William Rohde. A marriage unites Miss Loultve Edmiston and William Ballard in St Louis and San Antonio. Robert Fox best man. Miss Margaret Deres matron of honor. couple to reside in San Antonio.

Hal Browne Hal Browne Jr Browne Leutenant Browne Roy T. Goodwin Lovellen Goodwin Naoij. Childers William G. Rohde Margaret. Loultve Edmiston Adier Edmiston William Fred Ballard Dng Pred William Ballard S T. Louis San Antonio Mersinge William &, Joy Ner Baplish Church Robert Fox Margaret Deres Misa Deres

New Arrivals at Randolph Field Reported

New arrivals at Randolph field include Mrs. Robert Strauss who recently moved from Fort Sill Ohio. Mrs Strauss served as a bridesmaid in the wedding of Miss Anne Laughtan and Lieut Hubert Nevitt. The couple reside on Broadway.

Randolph Field Robert Strauss Fort Sill Ohio Strauss Anne Laughtan Hubert Nevitt Whey Broadway

Cunningham and Hoyer Nuptials Held in Rectory Ceremony

Mrs. Paul C. Hoyer announces the marriage of Ruthevelyn Hoyer to Harry H. Cunningham, son of W. F. Cunningham, in a Sunday evening ceremony at St. Cecilia's rectory. The couple, honeymooning in Call, Rockport, then plan to resettle in the city and later visit Mexico.

Paul C. Hoyer Ruthevelyn Harry H. Cunningham W. F. Cunningham St. Y Cecelia Buch Cua M.S. Lawton Ningham Rockport Lurnia Mexico

Couple Honored After Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

Miss Amanda Hurst hosted a rehearsal dinner Sunday evening in the yard of her home for Miss Laura Beckmann and Keith Langford. Hurricane lamps lit the yard as a long sable table was set with a white and gold theme and a buffet supper. Guests included wedding party members and an out of town attendance.

Amanda Hurst Laura Beckmann Lante Keith Langford

Couples Return From Three Week West Coast Trip

Mrs. P. W. McGlasson, Mrs. W. T. Parks and another, after three weeks visiting San Francisco Yosemite Grand Canyon Boulder Dam and Carlsbad Caverns, returned from a major trip to the West Coast.

P. W. McGlasson W.T. Parks West Coast San Francisco Yosemite Park The Grand Catyou Boulder Dam Carlsbad Caverns

Open House Set for Out-of-Town Friends Concert Guests

Mrs. Carl Venth hosts an open house for a group of musical friends from out of town, arriving for Kirsten Plagsted Met Opera concert. A nine-course formal dinner precedes the performance, with a list of attendees including Mrs. Will S. Ham, Mrs. Francis Butler, and others from Fort Worth Rosenbergs Eastland San Angelo and Denton.

Carl Venth Kirsten Plagsted Metropolitan Opera Shaw Venth Will S. Ham Fort Worth Francis Butler Rosenbergs Everett M. Guisham Eastland

Go West Becomes Motto for L A Residents

Los Angeles residents pursue warmer climes as many head west for summer. A group travels to Colorado for snow, others to the Pacific coast, and there is a growing Sen Antonians colony in California. Mrs. David Steves heads west with her husband and relatives, while Douglas Mure and family plan a Buenos Aires trip after a week in town. Additional neighbors Willian Jetters and party depart for a California visit lasting two weeks.

Colorado Golden State David Steves Wicle Arthur Upleger Houston Steves la Jolla Gall Douglas Mure Edward Faith Buenos Aires South Ammerca West

Community Chest Groups to Meet

Representatives of two welfare agencies selected for Community Chest membership and chest board members will convene at the Gunter hotel at 4 p.m. Tuesday, per Theo Plummer president. Discussion will cover the 11 page budget form sent to members last week and drive plans for September. The departmental goal for the Community Chest is expected to be set by the end of September.

Gunter Hotel Theo Plummer Chesk

Relief Cases Rise in 98 U S Cities

The social security board reported a 1 percent rise in general relief cases across 98 U S cities and the District of Columbia. Local relief to states and cities, except aid to the aged, blind, and dependent children, appears constrained amid policy adjustments by agencies administering public funds.

Washington Social Security Board District of Columbia Linnnedy

Meceks to File Suit for $20,000 Over Fees

Constable S M Gharhe Meeks to sue to recover 20000 in fees allowed for not guilty cases in Justice of the Peace court Preshict No 1, arguing a 14400 annual shortfall in county operating funds. He says the fee reduction will cut revenue and impact arrests of vagrants he and his deputies routinely make.

Justice of the Peace Court M. ‘Gharhe Meeks Bexar County Ferson

39 Students Pass CAA Flight Tests

The Rev prolnet Louis P Theft ground school director reported that 39 of 42 St Mary university students taking the CAA flight tests Monday passed. The result ranked among the best in the country, with three students failing. A new CAA class is planned for mid September with about 45 students expected.

Wil Aeronautics Authority Jipal St Mary University Prolnet Louis P. Theft Thein Mose Glen Waddle

Five Youths Join Marines in San Antonio Recruiting

Five youths Monday joined the U S Marine Corps at the San Antonio recruit office. Sergeant Glen B. Stamps, officer in charge, said the area led the agency’s July intake. Recruits listed include BB Granato of Cottonwood Street, Sidney J. Seales of 422 West Crat⟨place⟩, Olix Meyers with no listed address, Theodore Green of 847 North Flores Street, and Willer L. Page of Eddy, Texas.

United States Mare Corps San Antonio Glen BR. Stamps Ba Antonio Isa Antono Granato Cottonwood Street Sidney J. Seales Weal Olix Meyers Theodore ‘T. Green North Flores Aireet Willer L. Page Eddy Texas

Daniels Urges American Unity at Laredo Convention

In Laredo on August 18 Joseph Daniels, ambassador to Mexico, urged American unity and hemispheric solidarity before Legion members. He criticized overreliance on Atlantic nations, praised the Legion’s two decades of defense advocacy, and urged preparations for possible crisis and invasion with full mobilization of resources. State Highway Commissioner Iveert and Lee Bobbit urged Legionnaires to lead national readiness efforts.

Laredo Josephs Daniels Mexico Lego United States Atlantic World War Navy Daniels Legion American Legion America Tmlevert Lee Bobbit

Col Lyon Ordered to Moffett Field for West Coast Flying School

Col Edn B Lyon assistant commandant at Randolph Field has been ordered transferred to Moffett Field Cant to command the basic flying school of the West Coast. He is among 50 officers and training instructors to be sent from the Cull Training Center to the West Coast and Southeast training centers.

Edn B. Lyon Randolph Field Moffett Field Cant Lyng Randolph, Kelly and Brookields West Coast

Spain Professor to Visit in S A

The Rev. Isidora Rodriguez a professor at the University in Spain is to arrive in New Orleans this week as a special representative of the Franco government. He will advocate student exchanges between the United States and Spain, announced by Walter Parley of the error department's bureau of economics in New Orleans.

Spain S. A Isidora Rodriguez Suboyanea New Antonio Rodriguez Te Franco Governent Advocat United States Tis Walter Parley 1- Ierror Bureau of Economics New Orleans

Well Lets Go Now Moby Dick Returns To Velasco Beach

Velasco October 19 Auk report shows Moby Dick the whale stranded near Freeport docks unable to be moved by salvage crews. The immense creature lingered in shallow waters drawing dwindling crowds and strong odor as local officials reassessed tourism potential and the salvage effort. William Schuster, the Tiberman who found the whale, watched progress with disappointment as the effort stalled two days after the initial discovery.

Moby Freeport Commierce Moby Dick William Schuster

Funeral services for Emil Price 93

Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday for Emil Price 93 of 119 Dortin alley a warehouse worker who died after a 2700 pound lathe crushed him Saturday Price employed by Muegge Jenull Warehouse at 14392 South Alamo Street died from internal injuries including crushed left hip and leg at Santa Rosa hospital following an accident in front of Machine Exlarge 2211 South Olive Street where machinery toppled.

Emil Price Dortin Alley South Olive Street Price Muegge- Jenull Warehouse Company Suth Alamo Street

Widening Work on Hildebrand Begun

State highway department crews began widening Hildebrand avenue between Broadway and Shook. Street Commissioner Paul J. Steffler said the bypass route from the Austin highway to the Fredericka burg road will be widened from 18 to 24 feet.

Broadway Shook Avenue Paul J. Steffler Hoy'quehtare Austin Highway Frederickaburg Road

Retired Rancher John Mugelus Dies at 69

Bertram, Aug 19. John R. Mugelus aged 69 a retired Burnet County miner died yesterday after a long illness. He spent his life in ranching and mining in the Burnet area and was widely known in local circles. He is survived by his wife two sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held at the Oak Hill Cemetery with burial to follow.

Bertram John R. Mugelus Burnet County Mincher

City Purchases Cash Register for Corporation Court

The city approved a purchase plan for a cash register from National Cash Register company with 369 down and 150 monthly for seven months funded from the 1940 general fund. Payroll funds were also appropriated from Improvement District No. 19. Heating was opened on Los Angeles Heights.

Corporation Court Earnell National Cash Register Company Improvement District No Ing Los Angeles Heights

Man Charged in Old S A Holdup

San Walker, listed at 214 South Calpueras Street, was charged with a hold-up robbery of H. Mueller on April 6 1999. The complaint in Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhard court was signed by T T Reagan and Romer Long deputy sheriff ta.

San Walker Calpueras Street H. 9. Mueller Public Service Bes Ted Court of Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhard T. T. Reagan Romer Long Deeputy Sherlt

City crews push Alameda paving to finish before September

Street Commissioner Paul Steffler announced Monday that repair crews have concentrated on Alameda Street between North SL Marys Street and the Alamed statelum. Birtley explained an effort is being made to complete paving before the first football pattern in September.

City Street Alameda Street North SL Mary's Street Alamed Statelum Paul Steffler Birtley

Police Seek Four With Jewels In Transit From Mexico

Mexican poller sought help from San Antonio immigration officers to search for four Moexiong citizens believed en route with 6000 dollars in contraband jewelry. They were last seen in Tamplen, Mexico and were suspected of theft involvement. report by G. F Harris at 950 Grayson street notes six police units dispatched for the loss of four tuning pins, four fishing items, and other tackle from his residence.

San Antonio Moexiong Tamplen Mexico G. F Harris Grayson Street

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