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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1941

Page

12

Night of Pain and Struggle Under Nazi Guard

An escape of a prisoner recounted in a brutal Gestapo interrogation and beatings. The narrator endures sleep deprivation, icy cold, and relentless abuse as guards march him through the yard and force him to witness a naked prisoner beaten, with the fear of imminent execution looming over him.

Herr Wachtmeister Wark Gestapo Mae Trek Ise Horal Witzel Miroueh le Yard Nerol

Marching Under Fear at the Wall

A first person account describes a brutal scene by the Wall where a dog lunges, guards march in grim silence, and the narrator trembles as threats and taunts echo. The narrator recalls shocking cold, a trooper’s jeers, and a sense that escape is impossible while death looms nearby.

Victor

Inquisition Interrogation Scenes in Wartime Tyranny

A first person account depicts a brutal Gestapo interrogation. The narrator describes being dragged into an open cell, assaulted with rubber clubs, and questioned about alleged crimes from 1933. An agent named Radain questions him about past actions in Europe and asserts wartime ideological hostility.

Anne Mate Radam Roch Pata England Holland Sogan

Murdered Troopers and the Deology Weapons

A survivor recounts brutal interrogation by Gestapo linked to a 1932 murder case. Radam and troopers force bloodied details, threaten torture, and display photos of murdered comrades as part of coercive questioning. The scene blends fear, propaganda, and harsh punishment in Hamburg.

Enthusiasm Need in Entertaining Soldiers in New York

A damaged 1918 era note describes the Sturgis house at 17 East Fifty first Street in New York City as the Catholic Community Service center hosting soldiers from Fort Jay and visiting sailors. Fifty women from Carroll Club and Slim organizations greeted fifty soldiers with tours of luxury interiors, a converted liner West Pan shipboard ambiance, and a game room with pool and ping pong. The piece praises wartime charity and Old Home Week spirit as entertainment aims for recovering servicemen.

Frank Rigntsuurpis New York Stock Exchange Sturgis Yeaters Day Catholic Community Service Center Fort Jay Geverns Land New ‘York City East Fifty-first Street New York City Rey Carroll Club Ard Uhem Alfierlsa West Pan Darther Wien Cotter Garcott Remsnie Bonn Marnulay

Club Calendar For SA

Local club calendar lists events and meeting notices for the SA community. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate scheduling for Tuesday sessions at Centerlink and a luncheon at Mina cafeteria with references to Phi and Della groups. Further specifics are unreadable in the garbled source.

Out-of-City Couple Wed in San Antonio

Mrs. Myrtle Williams of Hrowt wood and L. Foster of Cross Phalns wed Saturday evening at First Hapl The Rev I Nobles officiated. The bride wore navy blue crepe, corsage of roses. Attendants included her sister Mrs Jack Miller and Miss Hattie Morsingham. A reception followed at the Miller home 31 East Locust Street with Mesdames Miley Cunningham and others assisting.

San Antonio Myrtle Williams Hrowtwood L. &. Foster Cross Phalns Jack Miller Sanamento Hattie Mor Sunningham Brcramento Calif Jack Miler Locust Street Jack Miley Lee Cunningham FL Worth

Roy Van Horns 10 Guests This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Roy Van Horn will host guests this weekend including Henry Van Horn and Mrs M Le Wolsey of Picher Oklahoma Mr and Mrs GB Van Horn of Sedalia Missouri They arrive Friday for a visit of several days Misses Barbara Moore and Mary Barton will be honored by Mrs Ada Rich and her daughter Frances Richmond a welcome party and shower will be held in their home from four to five thirty p.m. to compliment the honorees

Roy van Horn Henry van Horn M. le Wolsey Picher, Oklivi GB. van Horn Sedalia Barbara Moore Mary Barton Anny Emela Mera Adan Rich Frances Richmond Barbara Meare Mary Boaton

Many Plans A Made for Jamica at St Meeks Community House

Plans are set for Jamica to be presented Wednesday from 8 to 10 p m at St Meeks Community House 237 Blyny Street with June Trembly and the Han Idy Helpers in charge of the fish pond May Leung chairs the foods committee and play school mothers run the drink stand Camita Lape handles the country store Bertha Ramos and Naridle supervise the guessing contest Rene Eldana and Gregory MarUrtez coordinate the dance Concha Tasso and Mary Marlin oversee selling items made at the house Public invited

St. Meek's Blyny Street June Trembly Han Idy Helpers Club May Leung Camita Lape Bertha Ramos Rene Éldana Gregory MarUrtez Concha Tasso Mary Marlinen

Mrs Ray Lewis and Daughter Visit From Taylor

Mrs Ray Lewis and her daughter Mary Ann will arrive Tuesday from Taylor to visit Mrs R W Nowlin. Wednesday morning Mrs Ned Wells enters with ewlin ming party at the San Antonio Country Club, hosting Miss Lewis and Mary Ann with Mr and Mrs Ryan noted in the draft.

Ray F. Lewie Mary Ann Tarlor R. W. Nowlin Ned Wells Gait Antonio Country Club Miss Lewis Mlew Agni Ryan

Walter Winchell’s rise tied to Bork Club founder

A reminiscence by Sherman Buringsley recounts Walter Winchell’s early impact at the New York Graphic and his influence on the Bork Club and New York journalism. The account highlights Winchell’s keen voice, fearless style, and the way his columns drew attention to celebrities, nightlife, and scoop culture. It notes Buringsley’s close friendship, Winchell’s early assignments, and his relentless pursuit of news while managing a growing network of conversations and nocturnal activities.

Sherman Buringsley Bork Guinan Walter Winchell Wiechell New York Graphic Tirst Tay Antive Myle Bobeg Shy Diicome Winchell New York Thad Little Sprake Stork

Broadway friends and a dancer with a reporter’s flair

A garbled reminiscence describes a Broadway–Washington journalist with a knack for headlines. It praises his speed, reporting skill, and “great natural reporter” instincts while noting a fond, boastful personality and a life filled with stage work, fast talk, and occasional missteps.

Annette Bynum Honored With Tea Reception

Mrs A Ry Huben and Mrs Ralph Broyles hosted a tea at the home of the former to honor Miss Annette Bynum a popular bride to be. The table featured yellow shasta daisies gladioli and white candles. Guests and servers included Mrs O P Hall Mrs E Mr Alexander and Misses June Gage Judy Gildimeisb Nelda Ruth Shay Sylvia Bowles Carolyn Brayler and Ruth Sparks.

Ry Huben Ralph Broytes Annette Bynum Hall Alexander June Gage Judy Gildimeisba Nelda Ruth Shay Sylvia Bowles Garolyn Brayler Huth Sparks

Fry and Young Tie Knot in City Ceremony

Julia Mae Fry married Jack Young in a home ceremony conducted by Rev. Baxter D. Grace in August. Mrs. W C Gillum served as matron of honor and W C Gillum as best man. After a wedding journey the couple will reside at 230 Fellsna avenue.

Julia Mae Fry Jack Young Jullss Pry Buenet Baxter D. DB Grace Iis W.C. Gillum Aondr W. C. Gillun Joan Tite Byide Ly Ethel Pry Myrlie Young Fiatonia Gilum Athone Fellsn Avenue

Passage Through Prison Wall Torture Tactics

An interview recounts a brutal confinement method where prisoners are forced to press face and body to a wall with toes and nose, hands bound, for hours. Guards beat, kick, and strike furniture, while others improvise torments, including shoe inserts and repeated shoves, as new prisoners arrive and disappear.

Dsaw Wen T Alzo Fool Mann Rellian

Pilon By Miriam McGary in San Antonio Social Notes

In lively San Antonio society, Mrs Gar land Lassiers greets Pilon on return from her ranch near Paltru rias. Friends remark her bubbling enthusiasm and playful banter. Elin, now Mrs David Wallace, is noted for her charm, while El Paso writer Dick Binz sends news from Acapulco about a budding romance and a tall tale from the beach.

Miriam McGary

Pelymie summage sale sparks furniture store hire

Mr Stewart Johnson and Mr Elmtr Coates ran a highly successful sale last year in gayanes. Their result impressed a local furniture store which hired them for a weak before diving his simmer clearance wave.

Stewart Johnson Elmtr Coates Gayanes

Local items and notes from Wilton Springs and beyond

A mosaic of short notes lists people and places including Wilton Springs happenings. Mentions of Max B Shelton, coaches Gray and Priga, August Vog er, Carl M Stromber oqer, Blake Stevens, Skeeter Leeman and Col Ray Leeman, Washington, D C, and various public service and county officials. Entries touch on birthdays, job changes, navy service, school board matters, and local visitors in a brisk, snapshot style.

Max B Shelton Wilton Springs Jack Gray FC Priga Voger Ab the Nix Carl M. Stromberoqer Blake Stevens Foods Ib the Gunter Skeetey Leeman Skeetser Leeman Col Ray Leeman Skeeter Bng Millard Washington, D.C

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