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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1941

Page

12

Secrets and The Old Burton Estate Haunt Kay Wentworth

Kay Wentworth recalls a vanished husband and a buried past as she uncovers ties to the Burton estate and the mysterious Clifport figure. Allan Reid, her father's assistant, confronts the web of deceit, secrets, and a family history that looms over her present.

Syxynopsis Fomanca Hounts Kay Wentworth Tlipers Maisie Pallip United States Defense Project Kay Bruce Jullimar Cliff Port New York Millie Wentworths Elds Burton Allan Reid Bhemedta Gatathes Burton Vanitas Grave Libby Henry Stodiard Roberts Burton House Nettin Mare Conley Forrestal Athens Hay Braye Jollimar Atlan Rela Ferne

San Antonio Men Rush to Enlist for New War

In San Antonio on Monday morning, 11 men had joined the amended forces for the war with Japan as recruiters opened the Naval Recruiting sta tion. Young volunteers, many leaving jobs, pledged to serve in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. Early enlistees include A. H Blocko 37 Paul J Hanlon 18 Walter Roley 21 Anthony Alir 22 William J Luetscher 23 and others. Coast Guard will stay open evenings to accommodate more recruits, with the office at Room 826 Federal Building.

United States Naval San Antonio Japan Uncle Sam Atlantic Pacific A. H Blocko Nolan Street Paul J. Hanlon Walter Roley Bailey Anthony Alir Santa Dni William J. Luetscher Morningside Drive Wid B. Rutledge Cwc Avenue F Metzing Bante Moanlen G. G. Cooper Grundy Eddie Knight Henry J. Manphig Fourth Street Coast Guard Federal Building

Hereford Auction Tops $500 At Fifth Annual Sale

A Blayco Hereford farm malt from Bianca topped the fifth annual Contsnte Bouth Texas Hereford Breeders Auction at $500. Purchaser was M. G. Aindaly of San Antonio. The 38 head average price was $239 with females averaging $142. Top price for heifers was $120 paid to Everett P. Johnson and Henry A. Rabe, both of San Antonio.

Blayco Bianca Toop Texas Hereford Breeders M. G. Aindaly San Antonio Evereth P. Johnson Plin Henry A. Rabe Alka San Antaitla

Parley Set on Civilian Defense in Sahantonio

Mayor O Ic. Quin heads civilian defense drive in Sahantonio calling a 4 p.m. meeting with civic leaders and clergy. He pledges to form defense committees and push a program to keep Gan An tora safe from sabotage, listing numerous military, religious, and civic leaders as participants.

O Ic. Quin Tdefense Sahantonio Tus City Gan Antora Peneere Cdovr Tac America Legion George Sarran W. H. Williams Delisi John Boog de Siac ‘Greeman Dstapleton Chester Workman Hadibert Moore

Bacing Down On The News Bacring Down On The News

A fragmented column by ARTOUR DARN discusses wartime weather priorities and radio broadcasts. It questions censorship and timing of weather reports while noting listeners may hear updates during major programs. The piece hints at military and media tensions surrounding live broadcasts.

Theater Group To Present The Pardoned Hour Play

The heater Group announces its second production this season at the San Atlanta Lite Theater presenting Bernard Morivale's The Pardoned Hour. Curtain times set for Monday and Tuesday nights at the San Pedra plughotee venue. The cast includes Elis GH bert Albert Lacoste Gladys Ulos serman Monon Duncan Bi Koin ay Orews Dr Henry H Swift b Enin Daniel Paul Homburg Harald R Cordon Brnton McAillister George Bigley John Boothe Jack Perdew James Hinmian Mary Winflett Ve Mussutng. The play centers on a congle sion of an infant for Nintder and subsequent proof of innocence.

Atlanta Lite Theater Bernard Morivale Ui San Pedra Plughotee Casary Elis GH Bert Albert Lacoste Gladys Ulosserman Monon Duncan Bi ¥ Koin Ay Orews Henry H. Swift B. Enin Daniel Paul Homburg Harald] R. Cordon Brnton McAillister George Bigley John Boothe Jack Perdew James Hinmian Mary Winflett Ve Mussutng

Jap Sees U S Victory in War-Era Confession

A 65-year-old Japanese man, Pred Chittaro Maizumi, appeared at the police station Monday to offer information about himself. He said he was born in Japan and left there 44 years ago, lived in Mexico then moved to the United States in 1915 as a citizen. He claimed the war makes him feel sick.

Allan Palaquisy Alaska al Fan Alice Elkton Alias Womdertel Allan White Sulphur Washington Alan Nci Win Tiny Stie Dad Poline Mbont Chittaro Maizumi Ayes Rei South Santa Rosa Avenue Japan Ieft Bmexico Nyine United States Sam Antonio

War era insults cast on Japan by San Antonio locals

A damaged clipping quotes a speaker likening Japan to a monkey and mocking Allied leaders in a wartime rant. It notes a 1104 Monterrey address and mentions police station custody and statements by San Antonio Fire and Police Commissioner P. G. Anderson about a small alien population being registered.

Washington Japan Allenies Ike Yond Soma Monterrey Alged J. Soma Hi¢ematey Ase Tegins P. G. Anderson San Antonio

Postoffice Tightens Security With Night Entry Rules

Postmaster Dav Quill announced strict building regulations to deter fifth column activity. After 6 p m no one may enter the building without registering, and only one elevator will stay open for access to sensitive files on the lower floors. He asked military police for special patrols and planned a future meeting to issue further instructions.

Dav Quill Strick Quill Postal Hee

City Offers Resources to President

San Antonio city council approved a wartime resolution pledging city facilities resources and manpower to the president for victory. The measure directs the mayor and commissioners to marshal all city government and population efforts to bring the war to a successful conclusion.

San Antonio Praskictit Roosevelt Ian Reses Juliott Rsing Sun

Complaint Heard Fully in L.A. Jail

A police radio dispatcher reported a man complained after being questioned by a provincial department. He telephoned to voice his grievance and was escorted to the city jail to state his case in person.

L.A Ruy

Dickison to Join Home Guard

Dickison, a county tax assessor and enlistor, will join the Texas Home Defense. He asked other workers at the home office to join. About 40 men are employed at the office.

Dickison Texas Hone Defense Home Office

Pioneers to Hold Dance in Brackenridge Park

The Bexar county chapter of the State Association of Texas Pioneers announces a memorial dance at Pioneer Memorial in Brackenridge Park Tuesday night. Alfred W. Rohde, president, says the event commemorates the siege and capture of San Antonio by Ben Milam’s forces. A reception begins at 4:15 p.m. and a grand march follows. Former Mayor Clinton G. Brown is slated to deliver a patriotic address.

Bexar County State Association of Texas Pioneere Pionéer Mémorial Brackenridge Park Alfred W. Rohde San Antonin Texas Imany Unter Ben Mill Ap. A Clinton G. Brown

Army Adds Guards Calls Soldiers Back After Pearl Attack

Guards strengthened at San Antonio army stations after Japan attacked Hawaii. Uniforms became compulsory for all military personnel, leaves in the corps area canceled by Maj. Gen. Richard Donovan. Third Army and Fort Sam Houston officials staffed 24 hour operations with increased sentries and visitor checks. Aircraft depots and key fields like Kelly, Brooks, and Randolph were restricted, with stringent ID checks and escorting for visitors. Uniform colors limited to khaki for summer and forestry green for winter.

San Antonio Anny YICC Peramutel Richard Donoven Third Army Ieave Liszt Walter Krieger Army Fort Sam Houston Japan Hawaii Suith-Young Tower Corps San Antonio

Cotton First Volunteer Inducted After Draft Acceptance

Travis Abbie Cotton was inducted Monday morning as the first volunteer drafted since the Japanese attack. He stated he rode the first train toward Tokyo and was welcomed by local officials at 2081 Woeaver Street. Draft board No 6 said five exempted draftees visited urging immediate metro service.

Tokyo Travis Abbie” Cotton Cotten Ie Woeaver Street L. Salton Deart Board No

Bexar County Seeks Year-End TB Seal Sale Boost

The Bexar County Tuberculosis Association reports $6000 raised from the 1941 Christmas seal sale, about a third of the goal. Rev. Arthur Boand urges San Antonians to reach $1500 more by Christmas. New seal booths open at post office, hotels, and stores with self-service coin boxes.

Arthur ¥. Baand Us Bexar County Tuc Herculoss Association Boand San Texas Graduate Nurses’ Association Stp i Rooths

Rabid Dog Killed In City Area Prompting Public Alert

Residents near the 1500 block of East Commerce streets were urged to report any dog bites to city authorities after a rabid dog, believed to be the source, was killed on Saturday. The incident prompted health officials to warn nearby residents to seek treatment if bitten.

Avan Trin Allen Jvaic East Comme Nce

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