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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1941
Page
12
A set of three photographs by Mrs. Omar Shields shows a tornado near Higine at Lincolnville Kansas. The first image captures the funnel touching ground from three miles away, the second shows it mid fury near Mrs Shields home, and the third depicts the storm veering off as it dissipates with M. nearby.
Sergeant Julius Hoyt, holder of the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, and Verdun medals, serves as keeper of Kelly Field’s 30 horses. He recounts his WWI service lightly, preferring to focus on the care and recovery of the animals, noting the stable now has no sick horses after eight months in command.
Readers learn why thousands in San Antonio rely on Light Want Ads after experiencing its cast of benefits. The note emphasizes advertiser confidence and the practical value of the service for local buyers and sellers.
Warren Abby, Louisiana farmer and social worker, was executed in the electric chair at McAlester prison at 12:07 a.m. after being convicted of bludgeoning his 58 year old wife Julia to death during a honeymoon trip. Abby claimed he was murdering. He said there was no premeditation as he faced the court.
The San Antonio Presidents' Council postpones its meeting from Labor Day to next Wednesday at 42:15 p.m. in the St. Anthony hotel. T. E. Stutsman will speak, with Enos Gary of Brackenridge High School as program chairman. New member is the Woman's Major corps of Texas. re‑entries include the San Antonio Woman's Club and the Lone Star Benevolent club.
Erskine Hawkins and his orchestra perform at the Library auditorium on Center Street at 8 p.m. Monday with Ida James as vocalist. The program features piano by Mitchey and Parrish, with a portion of seating reserved for whites.
Chief Deputy Charles Peters will explain recent changes in citation service to deputy sheriffs at 7:30 a m on Tuesday. The reforms take effect Monday but no citations will be served on Labor Day.
FBI arrests Hirk Ludwig in the Seattle area during the current national emergency on charges of transmitting national defense information to a foreign government.
Cement stores in the eleventh Federal Reserve district posted a 22 percent sales gain for the week ended August 23 versus the same week in 1940, with San Antonio up 50 percent, Fort Worth 40, Houston 31 and Dallas 27. For the four-week period ended August 23, district sales rose 37 percent from a year earlier.
George A. Milby is appointed a San Antonio representative of the Lincoln National Life Insurance company of Fort Wayne Indiana. Q O D. Douglas, San Antonio general agent, announced the move.
Chinese foreign office protests to the French embassy over alleged August 4 border crossing by French troops into Shangyi area. It claims over 1100 soldiers attacked villages, killed and wounded peasants, destroyed farmhouses, and ripped up a highway, demanding troop withdrawal and possible compensation.
Seasonal items like neckwear and fall accessories are advertised with reduced prices. The promotion highlights back to school apparel and infants needs featured in the sale. Magnified emphasis on footwear and lingerie discounts appears in the campaign.
The column lists a jumble of local figures and visitors including H P Gilles of Houston, Wright Robert son, Gordon Tur Rentine, and DONALD RANDALL heading to San Diego with family. It notes Mary McCoy, Roy Giles, Elmer Zirkel, Arthur Moore, Cecil Pettys, and Walter Loughridge as prominent names. Mentions a new director for the National Circus Peans Association and a birthday milestone for Horace Kelton with aging quips. Also describes civic opera uniform troubles and naval base overtures.
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