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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1944

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Survivors of Gambier Bay Arrive in San Francisco

Survivors of the Gambier Bay escort group reach San Francisco after a battle off Samar in the Philippines. Two men were eaten by sharks, others sickened by seawater or injuries, with 790 living to tell their stirring experiences among 1200 survivors.

Gambier Bay San Francisco Carvier Samay Philippines Emmy Samar Niles Walter Vu R. Vieweg Simitra Dovlar Chaptot Henry Pyarvowski Pittshaven Treutl Cordner Crawford Binks At & Tong Fram Hoel Johneton Samuel Macarthur

Program Change For St. Mark's Services

Due to parent requests attendance is limited to the 9 30 service at St Mark's Episcopal Church 315 East Pecan Street for the Daly communion on Sunday morning Also at the 441 o clock service the Reverend Dunham Taylor assistant minister will preach on A Certain Blind Man in a steady sermon style

Daly Communnion St. Mark's_ Episcopal Church East Pecan Street Hev. Dunham ‘Taylor Uhlig

German V-3 May Be Aimed at New York

London December 2 14 A stockdale disvalph quoted Nazi Labor Chief Albert Byer yesterday as saying that Germany s V 3 weapon would be ready for flight against New York by December 3 No indication was given as to the maturity of Vena

London Stockdale

Washington Roundup on Pearl Harbor Prosecutions

Unlikely prospects of military prosecutions from the Pearl Harbor disaster of 1941. Boards of inquiry found no evidence to justify court martial. cries for independent congressional inquiry swirl in Congress as Republicans push for reviews.

Washington Bearl Harbor Navy United States Otis Mn Hawaii Congress Cheirman May DeKy House Lawyover Army Dallas Walter C. Short Kart Husband . Kimmel Naval Pearl Harbor Kimmel Charles BH. Rugg Sala Forrestal Khamel Acen Mel

Budapest Vienna Revolt Continus From Page One

Reported unrest grows after brutal suppression as Himmler ally Schirach warns may trigger more protests. Informants say Schirach could lose his job amid German moves to organize Volkssturm units across regions and arm residents for potential action.

Schirach Raverts Volkssturmt

Four More Parties for Miss Friedrich

A string of social events unfolds in December with luncheons and dinners in honor of Miss Friedrich and other hosts. Mrs. Gilbert Wright hosts a luncheon at Bright Brae, while a luncheon and shower occur at La Fonda hosted by Biss ashini Gallapher. Miss Mickey Moore plans a dinner at Le Fonda on December 23. A Bolivar ball in La Villite features Pan-American council members and a large receiving line.

Caleridar Priderich Gilbert Wright Bright Brae la Fonda Biss Ashini Martin Arnol Mickey Moore Friedrich Jet le Fonda Bolivar la Villlte Pan-American Council Uf. A. Porter Barnare Wa Dr. Quane Porter Mr. Loring China Relief T. E. Stutsman Gua Manetritin J. A. Porter Manuel C. Gonzales Y. L. Guang B. B. McGimsey Pastor Loving James Turner Ailes Livia Ella Magagn

San Antonio Symphony, weddings, church service, plaza reception

Social notes list a Don Gosanck concert at 8 15 Pm in Municipal Auditorium and a marriage service for Misa Madeleine aran and Clifton Marvin Ross at 1 30 Pm at St Mark's Episcopal Church followed by a Plaza Hotel reception.

San Antonio Symphony Society Don Gosanck Chois Municipal Auditorium Misa Madeleine Aran Lee Clifton Marvin Ross St. Mark's Episcopal Church Plaza Hotel

Allied Armies Pushed Deeper on Rhine Fronts

Allied forces drove deeper into the Saar and Strasbourg sectors on the Rhine while German troops fought stubbornly along the Roer. Ninth Army endured daylight bombing as large German ground units contested western approaches. Allied air power targeted German rear areas in Belgium and Holland with explosives.

Ninth Army Red Belgium Holland

Yates Golden Wedding Held in MY

Yates Golden, wedding held at Alvernary Sunday November 2. They celebrated with a dinner at home. They have five children, eight grandchildren, three foster grandchildren and a number of relatives. Attendees lived in Ferlany Ora and attended the Amoy tan Association meeting at 4 30 p m in Miss Vauahan Douglas home. Theresa Jannings co hostes and Mrs Virginia Alvertt jatel on Homes of the Tutuse. Capers hall event for the American Association of University Women International Relations committee with Rev Thomas C H Wright speaker and topic Ames stem Nationalism.

Amoytan Association of University wWoreen Nondsy Vauahan Douglas Ane Wert Mulerty Theresa Jannings Virginia Alvertt Jatele American Association of University Women St. Mark's Episcopal Church Thomas C. H. Wright Lectar

City News Dance Listings for December Shows

Sat Dec 2 at Hartman's Orchestra Hall 1421 So Playes St features Promir 1v with Helotes tim. Dec 3 Herman's Hall Austin Hwy hosts Virwry Playhorn with Al iehnabet-tady Pena dance. HM Top Men Bet Dec 3 Loule's Bandy.

City News K. T. Hall Promir Helotes Tim Hartman Orch cAdv Herman's Hall Austin Hwy al Iehnabet Tady, Pena Loule

Texas Newsman Rates Yanks and Tommies in War

Hal Boyle relays veteran William Smith White's comparison of American and British forces on the Western Front. White praises Tommy Atkins for morale and defense while lauding American armor expertise, noting Americans excel in mechanized warfare and battlefield adaptability.

Hal Boyle William Smith White Visifer AEF Willlniy Smith Wiute Associated Press France Dallas Aachen Wimsel

Needlework Pattern Ad for Personal Use in San Antonio Light

An old classified style note offers 20 to 40 cent needlework patterns for personal use, including jumper designs and various blouse styles. It mentions pattern books like Marian Martin Pall and Winter Fashion Book, with delivery through The New York office, and notes prices in coins and postage, typical of era advertising.

Garda St Antonio San Antonio Texas Plains Marian Martin Orkers Newe York

Medskil Funeral News and Attendant Notices

In a fragmented report, details surface of a funeral for Mary F Hirleau who died of pneumonia on Saturday in Detroit. The piece mentions Alcon fy McAshill of Sac Antonia and John ney as former district attorney figures, with references to a daughter’s arrival, state belief, and war bond ads.

Medskil Santas Este Eas Alcon Fy McAshill Sac Antonia Ie Attorn John Ney Belevilor Waa Mary F ‘Hirleau Catroit Mia

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