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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1944
Page
17
The obituary page lists multiple deaths including Mary Vilgerain Virlednin aged 28 with funeral details at St Blues cemetery, and Hugh Wallace whose service was at Angelia Chapel with interment at Sunset Memorial Park. Additional notices cover Mrs Bessie Graham, Mrs Golding, and J N Dowdy among others with burial plans at Mission Burial Park and Sunset Memorial Park.
Fire and Police Commissioner P Anderson met with officials of the San Antonio Transit company to discuss a uniform city bus fare. The group reviewed raising stock and routing as a citywide option, noting current nickel fares for trips into Harlandale and South San Antonio. Attendees included company president Gorman Rupe, vice president Sylvan Lang, and City Attorney Tommy Cobbs.
Goliad County, a center of wildcatting for months, reports No. 1 Ada Birpadden in the old Mords Creek field flowing oil after perforation at 8932 to 1,000 feet with a test rate of a few barrels, while No. 2 Beradden southwest shows minor repairs. In Hidalgo, Continental Oil tests No. 2 Wolford and No. 4 John Shary near Edinburg with perforations and initial production measured in hundreds of pounds pressure. other wildcats like Magnolia Dow’s ranch and Navarra No. 4 Guerra show varied results as more tests are planned. Across the region, several wells undergo perforation, testing, and rework, with operators including Magnolia, Kinnwind Oil, and Pan American pursuing further delineation.
A grand jury indicted Marina Pic McParland for a second murder, the killing of 63 year old Margaret Flitswater. Her nude body was found in a lagoon near the Pentagon building. McParland had previously been jailed for the Potomac Park slaying of Dorothy Bevegin, a War Department clerk from Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Trial in a Bank case is set for January 8.
A fragmented OCR listing shows livestock and wine prices, with items like Mileta, Antonio Livestock, and Frida entries. Prices include various goods and quantities, ranging from 6.99 to 18.00 per unit, with scattered notations such as Good and Chaot.
A South Texas luncheon will host principal speaker Lee, former Louisiana governor Sam Jones, and other officials to discuss ways to make natural gas more profitable in Texas. Beauford Justice and Dr B P Behool will speak on improving gas use. the Manufacturers' Association sponsors the event opposing a Texas to Appalachian gas line.
PORT HURON Mich December 13 Four members of a family were found dead by asphyxiation in a second floor apartment. Felicia said the oven and gas flame were on but only two were burning. Victims were Rey Sknger 28 truck driver from Dudley Mo his wife Almonis 27 daughter Alma 3 and son Charles 1 month old Firemen revived Jackie and Pally 5. The first cash register story follows.
San Antonio authorities allege numerous breaches of the state child labor law, with more than 100 instances cited across restaurants, theaters, drug stores, and department stores. Dick Caribetta, school board truancy official, urged enforcement and issued a stop-action order.
San Antonians are mating too fany overseas tethers with insufficient postage Postmaster Dan Quill complained Monday He said It relays the mail when We have to return it to thy sender for mate postage and we dons she to send mail overseas With postage due He pointed out that the post are 6 cents for one half ounce air mail and 3 cents in an ounce on regular mail and seldled Whenever there is any Manht about the letter please weigh the letters.
Funeral services are set for Mrs. Mary Villeniain 70 at her home 1237 Virginia Boulevard with a vigil Tuesday and a requiem mass at St. Gerard's Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mrs Villeniain died Saturday at her San Antonio home born in Mata Moros Mexico during the Civil War era. She is survived by son Arthur Villemann Sr daughter Mel J T Jackson five grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A sprawling classified-style page lists holiday home goods from outlets along West Commerce Street. Furniture pieces including tables, chairs, bed frames, and dressers are advertised with sale prices and special bundles. Shoppers are urged to visit Flores Street showrooms for discounts and gift ideas.
A bustling prewar sale advertisement lists grand pianos from Steinway Baldwin and Chickering, radios, furniture, record cabinets, and electrical goods for sale or rent. It notes layaway options, trade offers, and delivery services from Alamo Piano, Get Your Radio Cort, and other dealers. The sprawling classified item mix includes used furniture, musical instruments, and home appliances with pricing hints and contact details.
A dense classified page lists poultry, chicks, feed, cattle, horses, and farming services from multiple Texas suppliers. It includes Love's Hatchery contact details, grain companies, and livestock for sale or trade, with prices, breeds, and quantities. many entries note pens, yards, and delivery options.
A fragmented 1844 health report notes ten communicable diseases, with San Antonio reporting high infant deaths and tuberculosis a leading cause. It discusses birth rates, infant mortality, and public health efforts from 1827 to 1927, including water and sanitation improvements and the slow drop in death rates despite persistent infant fatalities.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Graham are planned at Porter Loving chapel at 3 p m Tuesday. The deceased died Saturday in Rx Secel hospital and will be buried at Mission Burial pars. Survived by husband Arthur Graham two daughters Mrs Hy RB Jackson and Mrs LB Montgomery both of San Antonio and two grandchildren.
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