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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1948

Page

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Fragmented notices mix in a curious old era

A jumble of clipped sentences reports invitations, a 10 pound baby girl, a miniature newspaper, weather, and local lore. It mentions Ed and Doris Henckel, Lillian R. Irvine, and Dr Thomas Githens, with stray lines about meat prices and snake bites.

Doris Henckel the Daily Rattle Stork Wolre Lillian R. Irvine Thomas Githens Mulford Gtenndddea

British urged to withdraw from Trans-Jordan legion

El Misri reported that Traqi forces asked Britain to have British officers in Trans-Jordan's Arab Legion resign or take long leaves. The dispatch said King Abdullah agreed to place the legion under Traqi command in return for 2,000,000 pounds to be paid by the draft government immediately.

CAIRG el Misri Traq Britain Trans-Jordan Arab Legion al Misri Abdullah Traqi

Atomic Workers Win Wage Increase at Oak Ridge Plant

About 2700 workers at Oak Ridge gaseous-diffusion plant voted to raise hourly pay by five to 24 cents. The package sets average wages at 1.59 dollars per hour, with a 141 dollar minimum and a 32.07 top. The action followed two union meetings.

Oak Ringh Oak Ridge Peter Levins the Great

Tar and feathering shocks Holden crowd

A man was tarred and feathered last night in Holden after being grabbed from a line. Norman W. Bailey, about 25, identified none of the six assailants. Marshal Paul Snare said six deputies reported the attackers were white men with blackened faces amid a strike by employees of Helden Elevator Company.

Holden Paul Snare Norman W. Bailey Helden Miiend Snare Bailey

Prostitute Inquiry Set to Probe Jail Releases

Dr Austin B E Hill city health director authorized Saturday an inquiry into the early release of women held on vice offenses before their examinations. Dr E J Arenal city health physician will lead the probe noting recent releases, one with positive syphilis and gonorrhea tests, and urging accountability to prevent undermining venereal disease control.

LAMM Austin BE. Hill City Health E. J. Arenal Hill Theail

Catholic Group Appeals to UN Over Palestine Catholic Sites

The Catholic Near East Welfare Association petitioned the United Nations to investigate alleged mistreatment of Catholics and desecration of Catholic holy places in Palestine. The appeal cites a dispatch by the Associated Press detailing charges by the vicar of the Galilee Latin patriarchate against Jewish groups damaging twelve Roman Catholic institutions in northern Palestine.

New York Catholic Near East Welfare Ass United Nations Palestine Associated Press Gallee

Wainwright DAY Head Unanimously Chosen D A V Commander

General Jonathan M. Wainwright was unanimously elected national commander of the Disabled American Veterans. He was nominated by State Sen. Albert L. Daniels. A cable from General Douglas MacArthur in Tokyo also nominated Wainwright. He appointed Col. John P. Duffy at New London Ohio as chief of staff, a former chaplain who was imprisoned with Wainwright in Japan.

New York Jonathan M. Wainwright D.A.V Wainwright Albert L. Daniels Greenfield Cto Douglas Mac.Arthur Tokyo John P. Duffy New London Ohio Duffy Japan

City appoints first field supervisors of nurses

Mrs Margaret Albold and Mrs Adele Charon named as the health department’s initial field supervisors of nurses. Ruby Ripperton, supervising nurse, announced the changes. Albold will handle exposed children and tuberculosis cases while Charon oversees midwife work, each directing a nurse crew.

Margaret Albold Adele Charon City Health Department Ruby’ Ripperton

Worsham’s 15th Web Anniversary Wreath Heralds Good Luck

Teasing friends sent Dr and Mrs John Worsham a giant funeral wreath on their fifteenth web anniversary with a Good Luck ribbon. Paul Meaders Jr plans to take his new green roadmaster to the University of Virginia this fall. A new member joins Hill Country estates white collar set as Mrs Joe Anderson Jr adds. Dr and Mrs John E Robinson observe groundbreaking on their new Hill Country home as workmen begin.

Miriad McGary John Worsham Paul Meaders Jr University of Virginia Joe Anderson Jrs John E. Robinson Hill

Col Marsh Ends Visit in Washington Return

Col Marsh and his son Christopher returned to Washington after visiting his sister Mrs W A Crosbie and his relatives Lt Col and Mrs John Jakle and Fr Sam Houston during the trip.

Lol Maryin W. Marsh Christopher Washington W. A. Crosbie John Jakle Sam Houston

Marriage of Miss Lucia Wyneken and Hebert McBrayer

Social calendar item notes the marriage planned for 6 30 p m at the chapel of First Baptist Church with a garden reception to follow. Esther Classen, the bride elect, was feted at a crystal shower at Mrs Ted R Heyland’s home with pink and lavender asters, hosting 25 guests assisted by Mrs Borgield and Mrs Classen.

Lucia Wyneken Hebert McBrayer First Baptist Church Esther Classen Ted R. Heyland Mesdames H. O. Borgileld J. P. Classen

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Burleson Honored at Home

Mrs Mary Sexauer hosted a surprise birthday dinner Friday evening honoring Mrs E M Burleson. Guests included Mr Burleson Mrs Henryette Lopez Dr Sam Ellis and Mesdames Ray Spenc ey Charles Hanavan Robert Kolm and Howard Bumbaugh.

Mary Sexauer E. M. Burleson Mr. Burleson Henryettle Lopez Sam, Ellis and Messrs Mesdames Ray Spéncey Charles Hanavan Robert Kolm Howard Bumbaugh

Two Injured In 2001 Fall At Beacon Hill Church

Two workmen were injured in a 20 foot fall from a scaffold at Beacon Hill Baptist Church Frederickburg area. The injured are Alex Lopez of 419 Winn Street and Tomas de Leon of 112 Park Viewer.

Beacon Hill ‘Baptistchurch Fredérickburg Ashby Alex Lopez Winn St Tomas de Leon Park Viewer

Pattern 9023 sewing pattern and catalog offer

The San Antonio Light advertises Pattern 9023 for girls sizes 6 8 10 12 with instructions and yards for different waist and length options. It promotes Marian Martin patterns and a pattern book, plus a warning feature from The American Weekly about loose talk and job loss.

Cmart San Antonio Texas Marian Martin the Great

Mirror of Your Mind reflects psychology and illusory happiness

A reflection on how counting routines shows the need for security and how the pursuit of happiness can mislead. An American Journal of Mental Deficiency report discusses Rorschach tests on twelve adolescent delinquents, noting childish responses and better results under strict rules with immediate rewards or punishments.

American Journal of Mental Deficiency King Feral Gynd The

Your Daily Horoscope By Teances Drake

The reading offers advice across zodiac signs with focus on calm behavior and self control. It mentions personal relationships, patience, and humor, urging mindfulness of reactions toward friends and relatives while noting general periods for various signs and notable historical figures.

Teances Drake

Unpaid Bills Will Cut Dandis Estate

Los Anceles Aug. 21 Actress Carole Landis left an estate valued at about 1500000 but will be reduced when outstanding bills are paid, said former business agent B C Roos as the will passes probate. Landis, who died by her own hand on July 5, left the entire estate to her mother, Mrs Clara Bidstea.

Los Anche Carole Landis B. C. Roos Clara Bidstea

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