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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1946

Page

7

Reunion draws nearly 200 Fifinellas in central Pennsylvania

Nearly 200 members of the Order of Fifinella, the women fliers from WWII, gather for a first postwar reunion in Lock Haven. The three day event opens tomorrow with a mass flight to Cleveland involving about 150 planes, honoring WASP veterans and their service. The article notes wartime aviation history and local obituary mentions for J C Wheeler of Nashville, with family details.

iFifnellas Pennsylvania Fill- Lock Haven Alamo J. C. Wheeler Bliss Clara Monterey Marsh New York City Wheeler Nashville, Tenn Army Air Force Pearl Harbor Fifinella Order ‘of Air Force Cleveland

Boys to Help Protect Birds Campaign In San Antonio

Junior Deputies of America for boys ages 12 to 18 will launch a drive to protect songbirds in San Antonio within days. Begun by W F Brogan of Sheriff Owen Kilday s office, the movement seeks to unite with Henry Gongalez county juvenile officer. More than 4000 youths in Bexar county have joined. organizers call the effort educational, not punitive, amid local concern over a boy with a BB gun and a dead mockingbird.

Junior Deputies of America W. F. Bragan Owen Kilday San Antonio Brogan Henry Gongalez Bexar County

Oil News Notes No. 1 Earl D. Scott field expansion

The release describes a new drill in the Northwest corner of a 2hQ-ucre Jeust survey area near the Charlotte production, detailing a 5304 foot hole, a 196-405 foot drill stem test with limited mud and oil recovery, and a 1850 point bottom hole pressure. It mentions Gulf and Amalia acreage nearby, two new deep operations in Zavala county, and tests in George W. West and Gross 8 ranch areas, plus a completion in Kemble's No. 3 McBride and a potential test on H W Snowden's No. 8 BN Cory in the Pearsall field. It notes continued activity in the Leona river area and Novess county, with various perforations and productions listed, and ends with a biographical note on Lady Montgomery in Ireland.

Wremer Lnavigtte Strucline Earl D. Scott Navarre Wand Tunas’ Company Ccreage Tne Potentiai H.W. Snowden Cory Pearsall Frio Yell Louis Crouch Walter L. Pair Miamé Bock Novess County Eatzo

Signs Point to War Threat Says Earl Dean

Paris correspondent Earl Dean presents a list of warning signs he says point to looming conflict. He cites civil war in China, Soviet pressure on Turkey, troop mobilizations in Europe, and intensified armaments across Germany, Czechoslovakia, and the Balkans, urging careful reading of the overall posture.

Earl Fo Willen Paris Pearl Harbor Stalin China Vera O. Reporten iSoviet Russia Skoda Czechoslovakia Europe Rus+ sia Red Army Camberly England Montgomery Washington Eisenhower Monty Anil

Texas Trails Texas Trails by Bill Gray

Report on the annual executive meeting of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas at the Gunter hotel with about 20 representatives. Officers include A. B. Childers and L. M. Hargrave, with Frank B. Vines as director. Mohair clip prospects and Del Rio race meet dates noted. Cattle range conditions improve in Carrizo Springs. fencing posts scarce and costly due to post-war price rises.

Bill Gray Vocational Agriculture Teachers’ Association of Texas Gunter Hotel A. B. Childers Mart L. M. Hargrave Wolforth Frank B. Vines Lytle Roger Gillis del Rio Sheen Carrizo Springs H. A. Fitzsimons San Antonio Liano Llano Place

Heiress Sends Tropical Fish Order to London Lover

Cholly Knickerbocker recounts a fish tale about Mrs. Tepton in London and Mrs. R. of Mayfair, who, seeking a rare tropical species for her aquarium, debuts an amusing delivery by Miss Hida Holt. The piece weaves in social figures and bits about Newport sightings, attendees, and fashion tableaux in a bustling society column tone.

IGARI New York Annesley Newport George Seymour Repton Tepton Allett Londott London Miss Holt Her Park Lane House

Obituary notices for Hhwelder Crutcher Lott and others

Obituaries list multiple names including Louisa Hhwelder aged 52 of LaCoste with Sunday services and a funeral in Castroville at St Marys Cemetery. Emma Crutcher aged 84 of 304 mans avenue with services at Riebe Funeral Home and Mission Burial Park. Buster Lott of Fort Worth and others receiving services, with plans for body transport and interment at Mallon Cemetery and Place names like Fort Worth, Castroville, LaCoste, and Alama Fueral Home.

Louisa Hhwelder Latoste Tondre Castroville St.Mary’a LaCoste J. FH. Rhodes Shi Fulton Avenue Alama Fueral Platonia

Spaghetti loving airman ends up famed as chef

Tokyo billet tale tells of Frank Jr. known as Spaghetti for his culinary skill. The air force sergeant, stationed in the Philippines, earned a gastronomic farewell by serving spaghetti and meatballs with garlic. His parents Carmine Nebbia and Mia Nebbia are noted in the account.

Tokyo Philippines Air Force Frank Jr Spete Ghetti Nebbla Zarmy Hall South Ehinhurst Taland AHI Mess All Mia Nebhia

Market Prices Range Wide Across Fresh Produce

The commission market shows a brisk trading pace with fruit and vegetable prices drifting. Apples, grapes, and celery appear steady while many items like apricots and avocados show varied crate and bushel quotes across markets in Missouri and California.

Missouri California Colo Idaho Oregon Calif Louisiana

Cattle and hog markets show gains with mixed livestock data

Market News reports stronger cattle tone with bulls yielding up to 25 cents higher and improved prices for various cattle categories. Hogs and sheep remain steady to firm with broader farm prices indicated, while Chicago produce notes mixed receipts and price shifts across eggs meats and fats.

Federal-Siste Market News Service Brostly

Cotton AGW York Futures Rise Amid Textile Demand

New York August futures rose about half a cent per pound as hedge selling and profit taking limited gains. Government forecast expectations kept momentum modest. October, December, and March contracts traded with varied gains amid limited offerings and trading hesitancy.

York New York Ogsts Llodas Ingainut Textile Ortover Gut ! Limited

Let Light Want Ad Bey Ad Service Prompt Buyers And Renters

A brief classified notice offers a local ad service. It invites readers to call F-1231 for courteous, experienced advertisement writing to sell, rent, or swap items. The line reads like a promotional blurb likely from a small-town newspaper page.

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