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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1941
Page
13
In a tense Berlin street sequence a lone narrator and companions maneuver through danger. A cold pursuit follows as a car slows and the narrator foils capture by slipping into a doorway, clutching a pistol and weighing escape routes while memories of allies and loved ones shape the perilous night.
Gonlt Vander Hoahing, representative of the OPM, will speak to the Optimist club at 12 15 on Wednesday in the Gurttor. The meeting invites open to all members of other clubs and women's groups in San Antonio. Vander Hoaning advises the Army Quartermaster Corps on provisioning of food as part of the subsistence branch of the division of phelases. Louis EF. Sen Sr., president of the club, will chair the session.
I McCarthy Jr manager of the San Antonio field office urged Lowell workers Tuesday to cooperate with employers and the board by having social security numbers recorded at each job. He noted many employers neglect this, causing extra work and expense for both employers and government.
The Brazilian envoy and a noted beauty were married in San Antonio’s mayor office in a ceremony attended by city officials and Mexican diplomats. Judge Manuel Casasus of Mexico City presided as the couple, newlyweds from Latin America, exchanged vows. The bridegroom forgot to kiss at the end. music by a Mexican WPA orchestra followed. The wedding party included Col. Charles Antson and other officials. The couple planned a trip to Monterey, with ambassadatorial travel rules limiting departures to after 72 hours.
A reception for Rev. J. Feeney recently famed pastor of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, Gathalle church in Alamo Helents will be held on the church lawn from 8 to 10 p m Wednesday. Rev. Harold Whitngot, recently ordained, will be honored as assistant pastor. The event is sponsored by the hospital society, directed by Mr. P J Pung.
A description of a weather squadron and its expert team who ensure accurate recording and forecasting for flight operations, highlighting their training and readiness for mission tasks. The piece emphasizes their roles and the importance of precise weather data for aviation missions.
The passage describes a rigorous selection process for weather service careers. Only men of high intelligence and education are chosen, with college graduates favored. Accepted candidates enter immediate training, including a long fog course in weather predicting, until completion of a weather forecasting program. The system aims to place trained meteorologists in significant roles worldwide.
Otto Ransleben a 92 year old draftsman for the city parks department died later at Medical and General Hospital from injuries after a car he rode in as a passenger struck parked trucks on Hoefgeh avenue Monday night. Ransleben lost a right arm in the crash. He was en route to a piano practice for a program at Kelly Field and had just bought a $1000 piano. The driver was Eugene Kinte, 23, of 163 Wicks Avenue. Police said trucks were parked on both sides of the street where the accident occurred. Ransleben received a blood transfusion Tuesday afternoon. Also injured were Marguerita Castillo II, 9, struck by a car at Buena Vista and Colored streets, undergoing treatment at Roberts Green Hospital for a brain concussion and a fractured hand. Florence Gonzales, 38, fractured right hand in a collision at Hildemaland and Belknap Place. Other injuries included a laceration to the head of Billy Toles, 1, in a collision on South Flores Street. Ramulo Gonzales, 10, head injuries when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Frank Sandborn. Suffering injuries to her chest was Manny, 16, struck by a bicycle on Null Colorado Street. Minor injuries were reported for Aubrey Seller, 14, struck at Alamo and South St Mary’s Streets. Driver of the other car listed as Charley Peak Jr. Also treated were Bill Sigin, 16, with minor injuries after a Bandera highway crash near Holotes. Police said a car driven by Stet struck a bridge.
John L Crapps aged 2 visits Bun Antonia with his parents after a long leave from the army. Crapps enlisted July 29 1840 and earned medals for bayonet work swimming and drill. He is stationed in San Diego California.
Three San Antonio youths Leonard T. Glaser Jack H Stephens and Conrad Banspach completed aviation cadet training announced by Captain Alertey Holt recruiting officer Fort Sam Houston Glaser and Stephens will attend Arab School and Oklahoma College in Oklahoma City while Banspach will study at South Left Belie ville TH
Information and service to civilian and service men is now available through the Travelers Aid program in the Greyhound Bus terminal waiting room of San Antonio. The San Antonio service is affiliated with the National Travelers Aid association and was established by local business leader ArcUl. The effort is directed by Mrs Laura Wargeher with support from Charles Burkholder and Col Ralph Durkee. The national association emphasizes aiding travelers and intercity service has grown to about 2000 localities.
S A Baptists will conduct the annual Baptist Brotherhood encampment at Atta Prin near Leakey next Monday and Tuesday with the theme Present Works Condition and Brotherhood Mission. Graver G. Quilith of San Antonio leads as director and district president.
Three San Antonio cadets recently graduated from a radio school for aviation cadets at Scott Field IL. Post commander Col. W. P. Hayes announced the group includes Ernesto C. Huten son of Mrs B Huon 2505 West Houston Street Frank R. Dickey son of Mr and Mrs F Dickey 219 Wiseawd Avenue and Milto Hernandes son of Mr and Mrs Atillon Hernandes 1425 El Paso Street.
An all girl orchestra will entertain at the National Catholic Community Service center Tuesday night. Mrs Peter Pung will supervise the program and the Rev Edward Pastner will be present to assist.
New Mexico is chosen as a test state for a wide blackout and simulated air raid on September 12. Col William W Bier Wing, military adviser for the focal Office of Civilian Deltona, says enemy planes will strike strategic areas as civil defense watchers report directions and heights by telephone. Amateur radio operators and a central office will plot progress and observers in the air will assess blackout effectiveness.
ARTHWUE BUGS Base reports a chaotic scene after a game between Boston and Brooklyn, with a bottle thrown and arrests made. A Warford local fined ten dollars for dancing with men on base, while a Warbford player faces a setback with a missed pitch and another minor league year ahead. Preparations ramp up for 245 cadet training as trading begins at Hintdolph Gerd with Kelly Mela plans.
The army plans to recruit radio engineers and electronics workers for the local Office of Civilian Defense. Cpl. William W. Stovkin notes one year second lieutenant positions with optional extension and pay from $1,868 to $2,663 per year for qualified personnel.
Civil service commission advertises sixpert positions including accountant, ware and hour inspectors, industrial specialists, construction superintendents, and card punch operators. Pay ranges from 1200 to 2000 dollars annually.
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