Around the Plaza Reflections and Local Tidbits
Boerne resident Roland Kaderll notes Reader’s Digest feature on Edgar McFadden of Texas A. and M. college. San Antonio theaters draw big crowds while other towns lag. Local figures include Ouida Bryant, furrier Joseph Kagan, and cave promoter Tan Goeller. A bar owner learns a national beer deal links to railroad funds, with a curious twist in Joe’s quota.
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Roland Kaderll
Boerne
Reader's Digest
Burbank
Wheat Fields
Edgar McFadden
Texas A. and
M. College
McFadden
W.F. Haberman Jr
South Hackberry Street
San Antonio
Texas
Tan Goeller
New Derany
Longhorn State Park
Bourne Cave
Home Foundation, Inc
Gorllte
Texas Daily
Railroad
Joe
Dallas official deposits bond sale proceeds with City Bank
City Auditor E. Lymmn Crossley yesterday deposited four million eighty thousand dollars from the National City Bank of New York into municipal bond sale proceeds.
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Dallas
City Auditory E. Lymmn Crossley
National City Bank of New York
Teacher Group Elects New Officers for Texas Vocational Class
The Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas named new officers H. D. Maxwell president, Walker Todd vice president, Louis B. Taylor secretary-treasurer, and directors RH Davis, Ralph W. Russell, B. W. Scott, RB Kerr, Porter C. Gentry, H. M. McElroy, J. Henderson, Joe Winkle, Clyde Small. The group endorsed continued cooperation with the Veterans Administration project in rural schools and adopted a resolution seeking higher wages for all public school teachers.
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Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas
H. D. Maxwell
Rockdate
Walker Todd
Wellington
Louis B. Taylor
Pearsall
Secreary
Davis
Seminole
Ralph W. Russell
Waco
B. W. Scott
Coleman
RB. T. Kerr
Gonse Creek
Porter C. Gentry
Pilot
Point
H. M. McElroy
Eden
J. Henderson
Schulenburg
Joe Winkle
Pittsburg
Clyde Small
Lufkin
Veterans' Administration Project
Gypsy Deception Leads Couple to Sheriff for Refund
Mr and Mrs Jose Soto of Bergs Mill sought help at the sheriff's office Tuesday after a Gypsy woman prescribed treatment for 23 dollars failed to help. Deputies arranged for the Gypsy to return the money and escorted her away from the area to protect limits.
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Jose Soto
Berg's Mill
Sheriff's Office
Theft Charge Brought In Saint Theft Case
A 39 year old man Suan Sandoval of Mission Es pada was jailed on a theft charge after allegedly grabbing a plaster saint from a dresser at the home of Mrs. Marcus Acuna of Granada Street. Acuna pursued him down the street but Sandoval was captured.
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Suan Sandoval
Mission Espada
Sandoval
Marcus Acuna
Granada Street
Colonel Re-enlists as Master Sergeant at Randolph Field
Former Et Col Raymond A. Schmitz, a 24 year veteran, re-enlists as a master sergeant at Randolph Field. He last served as squadron commander for engineering at Maxwell Field, Alabama, after starting in the Wisconsin National Guard in World War I and spending 18 months in France with the Army of Occupation. He entered the air corps in 1929 and served at Randolph and Duncan fields.
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Raymond A. Schmitz
Randolph Field
Schmitz
Maxwellfield
Ala
Wisconsin National Guard
France
Army of Occupation
Air Corps
Randolph and
Duncan Fields
Repairs of Gravel Streets Petitioned
Two petitions for repairs at gravel streets were received by Street Commissioner Paul Stefler and sent to district managers to begin work at once. J A Williams led 15 signers at Wyoming Street asking holes in the block be filled. Mrs M Stefler led 29 residents of the Teal Street blocks 100 and 2200 requesting repairs.
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Jgravel Streets
Paul Steffler
J. A. Williams
Wyoming Street
Three Men Arrested for Dice Game at Knox Hotel
Three men were nabbed for gaming with dice at the Knox hotel 122 Heimann street early Wednesday by vice squad officers C. H. Rine and G. T. Smith. They were Bill Newman 43 and John Simler 47 both residents of the Knox hotel and C Mandy 31 of 527 Barrera street.
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Knox Hotel
Heimann Street
C. H. Rine
G. T. Smith
Bill Newman
John, Simler
C. Mandy
Barrera Street
Baby Minder Fined for Vagrancy in Corporation Court
Laura Treybig of 602 Hoodstreat was fined $50 for vagrancy after being found guilty by Judge iMcCloskey. She earned a living by minding babies, a detail noted in court documents.
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Laura Treybig
iMcCloskey
20 Percent Rent Increase Asked by San Antonio Owners
The Property Owners association of San Antonio petitions Washington OPA for a 20 percent rent rise and a local advisory board. They cite higher repair costs and inequities in rent control. Copies go to Governor Stevenson, congressional representatives, and Ivan Carson, OPA deputy administrator.
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Property Owners Association of
San Antonio
Washington
OPA
Alto
Sann Antonio
Stevenson
Congress
Ant Ivan Carson
Police Role Jails Him
Ernest Warren 40 was fined five dollars in Corporation Court after directing traffic for thirty minutes at Flores and Touston streets. The incident stemmed from his ambition to become a policeman and occurred Tuesday night, with Warren jailed briefly in the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Warren
Warren
Flores
Touston
Corporation Court
Augustus McCloskey
Porter Film Held Over Night and Day at Lexus Theater
The sparkling screen story of Cole Porter's musical career titled Night and Day stars Cary Grant Alexis Smith and Monty Woolley. It moves on Thursday to a holdover run at the Lexus Theater.
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Cole Porter
Cary Grant
Alexis Smith
Monty Woolley
Lexus
Lincoln courts Vandal Breaks Furniture at Elmendorf Street
C T Harris, operator, told police Wednesday that a vandal entered the Lincoln courts at 1215 North Elmendorf Street and broke several pieces of furniture. The incident is being investigated.
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Lincoln Courts
North
Elmendorf Street
C.T. Harris
Car Strikes Train on Spur Track Injuring Couple
An auto driven by Edwin A. Wilson of Brownwood failed to see a stopped freight train on a Southern Pacific spur near Leon Springs. Wilson swerved to avoid the collision but still struck the left side of the vehicle injuring Mr. and Mrs. passengers who were in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Leon Springs
Edwin A. Wilson
Brownwood
Anderson Sought Taxi License in City Bid
P L Anderson arrived at the police station Wednesday to apply for a taxi drivers license to operate a cab for the Bellinger company. He bore no resemblance to the police and fire commissioner of the same name.
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P. L. Anderson
Bellinger Company
Police and Fire
Officers' School starts at Fort Benning for Linseth
Linseth of Brooke Army Medical Center will attend the first class of the Army Officers Candidate School opening at Fort Benning Georgia September 5.
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Ob. Linseth
Brooke Army Medical Center
Army
Fort Benning, Ga
Shortages Halt House Building In San Antonio
Shortages of building materials last year deprived San Antonio of over five million dollars in property value. J Frank Gallagher chief deputy notes tax assessments near 238 million this year up from 229 million last year. Building permits reached about 23 million with 5 million for new buildings and a similar amount for homes delayed by material shortages. Real estate transfers exceed prior records as dealers buy acreage and subdivide outskirts. Builders rush low priced GI homes amid fast selling lots, while halted GI houses suffer missing floors doors and fixtures.
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San Antonio
J. Frank Gallagher
Alfred Callaghn
Callaguan
Tax Office
Callaghan
Becaus
Dance to Honor Medics and Officers Farewell Dance
Dance to honor medics and bid farewell to officers graduating from the fifth basic training class at Brooke Army Medical Center. The event at the Medical Officers Club Saturday night features music by the 323rd Army Dance Band. Col. Wayne M. Pickels, club manager, announced.
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Army Medical Department
Brooke ‘Army Medical Center
Medical Officers Club
Dauce
Wayne M. Pickels
DDT Supply To Last to '47
DDT supply will cover operations through the year according to H L Crittenden, business manager. Four tons arrived Wednesday from Stockton California at a cost of 2160 dollars. The chemical will be used in fogging and on garbage dumps and spraying will continue through September and possibly October.
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City Health
H. L. Crittenden
Stockton
Calif
Crittenden
Fast Delivery Ends After Suspected Theft Chase
City patrolmen pursued a lunary truck through downtown after reports of fast deliveries. The stolen truck, owned by Martin Linen Supply, was recovered from the Moore building rear area at Zarramara and Rivas streets. Pvt. P. Sadilte of Randolph Field was booked for theft over $50.
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Zarramara
Rivas
Martin Linen Supply Company
Moore Building
Pvt. P. Sadilte
Randolph Field
New Randolph Chaplain Named
Maj Charles N Guest appointed Catholic chaplain at Randolph Field by post commander Col W H Reid. Guest served two years in the South West Pacific and entered active duty in June 1943, going overseas in January 1942 for service with the Fifth Air Force. He is son of Mrs Mary A Guest of Nashville Tennessee.
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Charles N. Guest
Twg
Southwest Pacific
Randolph’ Field
W. H. Reid
Alualineed
Father Guest
Fifth Air Force
Mary A. Guest
Nashville
Tenn
Bexar County Delegates Ready for State Democratic Convention
Unity forecast in Bexar County for the state Democratic convention in San Antonio on September 10 rests on party loyalty. Aurlan Spears, chairman, said officers and delegates were chosen without regard to governor nominees Beauford Jester or Homer Ramey, and supporters of both candidates in the second primary are presumed among the delegates. He emphasized continued party unity among Bexar County representatives.
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Farry Ui
Bexar County
San Antonio
Aurlan Spears
Beauford Jester
Homer Ramey
Spears
Brooke Army Medical Center hospital cook school course
The eight week program at Brooke Army Medical Center trains hospital cooks to prepare appetizing and healthy meals under field conditions. Lt Col Frank J. Stretbig Jr leads with Lt T. H. Pritchett as instructor focusing on sanitation, leftovers use, storage of perishables, and appealing presentation in mess halls and patient feeding areas.
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Brooke Army Medical Center
Frank J. Stretbig Jr
T. H. Pritchett
Brooke
Three Persons Hurt in Virginia Car Incidents
Rivera, 16, of East Commerce street, sustained minor injuries after being struck by Richard K. Bieck, 33, of Denver Boulevard. Sylvester D. Ploch, 45, of Holly street, was cut on the head when hit by Raymond W. Hrechcen, 32, in the West Commerce street 1500 block. Mrs. Sara Katz, 62, of San Pedro avenue, suffered minor head injuries as a passenger when a car struck two parked vehicles on San Pedro avenue. driver John J. Katz, 6, of San Pedro, was listed.
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Virginia
Rivera
East Commerce Street
Richard K. Bieck
Denver Boulevard
Sylvester D. Ploch
Holly Street
Raymond W. Hrechcen
West Commerce Street
Sara Katz
San Pedro Avenue
John J. Katz
San Pedro
Onion Twins Come Home After Two Years Overseas
Judge John F Pete Onion’s twin sons Cys Jack and Jim Onion, 21, returned home with 20 months overseas service, including Okinawa Saipan and Nagasaki duty. They helped dispose of Japanese materiel in Japan and spoke of a proud homecoming at Southern Pacific station. The twins enlisted July 28, 1944, trained at Parris Island and served together throughout.
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FUDGE
John S
Pete” Onion
Jim
Jack
Vertical Twins
Judge
John F.pete Onion
Southern Pacific
Japan
Cys
Jim Onion
Okinawa
Saipan
Nagasaki
Parris
Island
8. C
ROTC Instructors Complete Course At Fort Benning
San Antonio area high school instructors return from a Fort Benning course on modern weapons and teaching methods. Col Harry Knight announced the group includes Staté Set Tester R Slnelaig Brackenridge Tec Sgt Lester E Sewell and others from Jefferson Lanier Wade Orgill Gray and Frye.
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ROTC
San Antonio
Fort Benning
Harry Knight
Tester R
Slnelaig Brackenridge
Tech
Lester E. Sewell
Jefferson
Raymond C. Riley
Cecil c
Frye
Lanier
Air shipments up 46 percent in San Antonio in July
Air express shipments handled in and out of San Antonio last July rose 46.2 percent from July 1945, announced J. F. Gritfin, general agent of the Railway Express agency. Gross revenue from airborne traffic also surged, up about 294 percent over July.
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Air Express
San Antonio
J. F. Gritfin
Railway Express Agency
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Frank Lako
Ouida Bryant
Texas Panhandle
Joseph Kagan
Herbert Carlson Hailingstubborn Tooss
Tom Riethcke
St. Louis
Sen Amon
Adulph Garza
Adalph Jr
Havana
Cuba
Blane
Garza
Justice of the Peace
Frank Vaughan
Dito Zoeller
French Lick
Ind
Prudential Cafe
Wilson Drive
Magnolia Avenue
Randolph
Anderson
Officers' School
Siew Yung Yu
Houston
San Francisco
Guy Manermann
T. 2. Wu
San Anto Mo
Kerrville
Mauermann
P. £. Anderson
Alfred Callaghan
T. 1
New Randolph
Mas
Charles N
Bexar Dero
Gls Learning Hospital
Onion Twins
Ee Pvt
Lawrence Oches
Brooke Hospital
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