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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1941

Page

4

Nazi Ambassador Charged With Anti Argentina Activities

Eugene Padgett, escaped prisoner captured in a cow pasture near Huntsville by WPA worker Jim Boone, surrendered after Boone threatened him with a pocket knife. Padgett, 25, a San Antonio native, was serving 93 years for murder in Bell County. He injured his leg when escaping Wynne farm building with a sheet. Boone claimed an $85 reward.

Huntsville jPrison Sutdies Eugene Pedgett Wenue State Penal Institute Padgett Jim Boone WPA Boone Claude Mitchell San Antonio Bell Teobnty Mitchell Wynne Hoone

Greyhound Bus Strike Averted in Pacific States

A 1300 Greyhound bus line drivers across seven states averted a strike after reaching a deal. Officials announced agreement near noon and outlined new pay scales including 34 1 1 0 cents per mile and hourly rates increasing from 87 12 to 65 cents for short runs between San Francisco and Marin counties.

Ban Francisco Pacific Greyhound Hackson Attor Snes Henry P. Melnikow Pacific Coast Labor Bureau Santa Francisco Marin

FBI Invites 8 A Police to School Retreat in Washington

FBI announces eight Texas lawmen will join the FRE national police academy retraining session in Washington during the week of October 8. Attendees include P L Andersen, Aubrey Hopkins, Ligut, E P Borgasch, C R Maxey, Boynton Fleming, and others from San Antonio Houston and Austin police. Graduates will receive espionage and internal security instruction amid an FBI Scotland Yard exchange.

Fire P. L. Andersen Aubrey Hopkins Ligut E. P. Borgasch FRE National Police Academy Washington M. W. Acers San Antonio PBI C. &. Maxey Waco Boynton Fleming Santa Rosa Gameron County Doe N. Thompson Texas Ranger Houston Orvie T. Springs San Anvonis Frank Port Austin Acers FBI Scotland Yard Acorn

Cake Contest Winners Named at Girls' Club

Allee Chatitaca was announced the winner of the cake contest at the Girls' club on Friday with Esther Chevarria second. Honorable mention on Wednesday went to Amparo Cardenas and Carrie Escobedo. Fifteen club cooking class members entered cakes judged by Sister Presidentia and several college and home economics teachers.

Allee Chatitaca Esther Chevarria Amparo Cardenas Carrie Escobedo Presidentia Our Lady of the Lake College Nell Read Home Service Division Public Service Company Rosa Jean Tannabill GO. W., Pierre Albert Crinlant

Fisher Named Flying Surgeon of Air Corps

Captain Koy L. Fisher of Randolph Field is described as an actual flying flight surgeon. He is an army physician who also holds a pilots license and has logged 3500 flight hours in the Air Corps. Since joining in 1936 he has flown many aircraft types and served in a reserve squadron at Oklahoma City. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the U.S. Army Reserve Association, also linked to the group Quiet Airmen.

Koy L. Fisher Randolph Field Filynt Air Corps Oklahoma City American College of Surgeons U.S Army Aly Reserve Association

WRECKS PROMPT MULTI PARTY DAMAGE CLAIMS

Suit seeks damages totaling forty thousand dollars for alleged injuries from wrecks. Key cases include Joseph Szymanski of Colorado County asking twenty thousand from Luther A. Turner for an auto accident near Flatonia on May 26. C L Briggs accuses Ross Warnyack of speeding and crossing the center line, claiming a broken arm and other injuries.

Tras Joseph Szymanski Colorado County Luther A. Turner Flat Szy+manski Turner C. L. Briggs Ross Warnyack Briaga

Ashworth family injured in Dallas highway crash

Judith Ann Ashworth seven and Paterela Jean Ashworth three are hospitalized in Dallas after a crash near Denton. Ray Ashworth, father, is in Penton hospital with fractured collarbone and brad y injuries. Judith Ann is in very serious condition with delayed healing and lacerations. The mother and younger child suffered serious injuries including a severely damaged right ear. A gasoline truck collided with their car during the incident. In a separate note, Fredericksburg public schools will open September 2 under new Krade Kyabest guidelines.

Dallas Judith Ann Ashworth Paterela Jean Ashworth Malbhles Ray Ashworth Houston Methodist Hospital Mir Denton Ranworth Penton Hospital Chi

Yellow Raspberry Patch Found Near Rock Island

Yellow raspberries spotted at a farm near Rock Island by Mrs Glennie Baasler. The report notes the crop yields several quarts per year and highlights the discovery on her property with local curiosity.

Rock Island Glennie Baasler

Sailors Complain of Laundry Duty at Naval Recruitment Office

Reports detail sailors and petty officers arguing over laundry work and uniforms at a naval recruiting station. Avinur Guar, Frvin Olle, and others discuss washing duties and the look of white pants while addressing discipline and impression.

San Antonio Avinur Guar Uhe

German envoy charged as Nazi activity hits Argentina report

A Congressional committee in Buenos Aires accused German Ambassador Edmund von Thermann of accepting funds from German welfare groups and aiding Nazi aims, citing a 100000 peso receipt and a feared network of 60000 Germans in Argentina. The panel warned of cell-style groups, oaths to Hitler, and planned actions if Germany failed to curb the Nazi layout.

Buenos ATRES Edmund von Thermann House of Deputies Io Argentina Anid Odih Lo Obny Adil Hitler Raul Damante Trebor von Thermann Gitta Albassy Ateign Berlin Nantes van Thermann Gottfried Landstede Geome Adolf Hitler Fc Uney

Expanding Bexar Plan Sought for National Registers

The Non Civil Service register for Bexar County urged Congress to ask President Roosevelt for a nationwide system of such registers. The basement city hall listing covers residents over 60 who can fill national defense roles or other posts left by younger workers in defense jobs. The effort aims to raise $5 to aid defense and provide jobs for seniors. in three weeks 259 people have registered.

Bexar County A. A. Luther Paul Kilday Roosevelt Catherine Bliss Tis National Defense

Mounted Guard Position Open in San Antonio Arsenal

The ad invites riders with guard experience to apply for a mounted guard post at the San Antonio arsenal paying 1320 dollars yearly. Secretary Julia T. Wondrak announces the opening and deadline of September 13 with info at room 116 Federal Building. Examinations for a firefighter position at 1500 dollars yearly with openings at Duncan Field are announced by Ed A. Peille. Applications due September 36 with info at Duncan and Randolph Fields and the Federal Building.

Samp Stanley Julia T. Wondrak Civil Service Parrdl San Antonio Arsenal Federal Building Arsenal Randolph Field Post Office Duncan Field Ed A. Peille San Antonio Air Depot Duncan and Randolph Belds

Man Injured in Fall Off Cart At City Facility

A man identified as William Hardee, 19, of 1016 Montana Pete, reportedly fell from a railroad box car and sustained a broken neck while at a Robert Green hospital. Tony Galvan, 16, of 102 Matarorad Street, was treated after a bicycle collision with a vehicle driven by Robert Fisney, 414 Canton Street, at Sixth and Austin streets.

Robert Green Hospital Priday William Hardee Montana Pete Tony Galvan Matarorad Street Robert Fisney Canton Street Sixth Austin Streets

Cary to Receive Award at College

Gary vice president and secretary of the San Antonio Building and Loan association will receive a certificate of recognition from the American Savings and Loan. Gary has completed his third successive two week summer course at Evanston Northwestern University.

Gary San Antonio Building and Loan Association Northwestern Evanston American Savings and Loan

Changes in 8 A Teaffie Planned for San Antonio

Traffic Captain W C Dinkroar announced Friday a series of proposed traffic regulation changes in San Antonio. Amber light extensions for pedestrian crossing will lengthen crossing times, and speed limits on major downtown approaches will be enforced. Broadway Fredericksburg Road South Flores Street and Commerce Street are named as affected routes with some streets converted to one way avenues.

San Antonio W. C. Dinkroar Dickman Boston New York Washington, D. C Broadway Fredericksburg Flores Street Commerce Street

Mystery Spider Haunts Phone Lines in Odd Capers

Clyde Campbell of the Immigration n mation service reports a gray spider behind the telephone that appears at the dial and then leaps to a pencil when called Felix. The small but clever creature hops from letters and papers, wags its head, and feasts on sugar ants, greeting Campbell with a friendly wiggle instead of a tail.

Clyde Campbell Dietvicl Immigration N Mation Service Bureau of Epitemology Felix Fell Campbell

Duncan Workers to Receive Wings Emblems

Duncan employees will receive "wings of victory" emblems to place in their cars as part of Belt Meyfeld's annual event at the Buckaroo dude ranch on Saturday.

Duncan Mefeld Buckaroo Dude Ranch

Inquest Held into Woman's Sudden Death

Otis West conducted an inquest into the sudden death of Isabelle Karra at her home 17 Loma Vista Street Thursday night. The coroner suggested the death might be due to natural causes.

Ciadet Otis Westernday Isabelle Karra Loma Vista Street West

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