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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1946
Page
8
The census bureau reports total US family units rose by about 950000 since 1945 to around 8 million families. The share with children under 18 climbed, with three or more children up by 280000 since 1949, and the median family size declining from 3.15 to about 2.87 persons.
About 1000 school children from San Fernando Cathedral parish are slated to attend a Christmas party at 2 p m Saturday in the cathedral school auditorium. The event, hosted by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, features carols, a picture show, gifts, candy and cloth for needy children.
Funds of disbanded Valley Health violation are to be given to Texas Canners Association use in regional waste dis mal research. Approximately $2000 was raised yearly by the foundation. Obituaries include Lucille Castle Forbee 41, Prarie Lee Gordon 52, Elizabeth Tullman 84 with services and burials planned at local churches and Mission Burial Park. Survivors listed include spouses, children, grandchildren and siblings. Services set at Porter Chapel and Mission Burial.
Washington announces a sweeping Army reorganization to grow infantry and armored divisions. New plan boosts firepower, adds amphibious capability, and expands units to about 17 000 18 000 and 15 000 men respectively. Radar equipped artillery and expanded tank, infantry, and support units outlined.
Organization of a new corporation to use Moore field flying facilities to package and transport Rio Grande Valley fresh produce to northern markets by plane was under lying Saturday. The firm is being formed by the FR. Devine, manager of the Moore Airfield Activities company and others. A cold storage building at the airbase would be used to house the produce prior to shipment by air freight, said Devine.
Police found Jesus Pecon, 39, with a bullet wound at a beer tavern on South Laredo Street. He identified Isaac Munoz as the assailant after Munoz was arrested at the tavern and taken to hospital. Munoz booked for assault to murder.
Medford Oregon dispatch reports Lt General Ira C Eaker deputy commander of the AAF and chief of air staff plans retirement next year and move to southern Oregon. Glenn Jackson a former colonel on Eakers staff says he is buying property on the Rogue River for the general to settle after retirement.
London reports Moscow radio broadcasts noting Joseph Stalin's 17th birthday, but by mid morning London had made no mention of the event.
Senate investigating committee seeks authority to charge Edward P. Terry former secretary to Senator Bilbo with contempt for refusing to disclose the fate of 15000 dollars a New Yorker allegedly provided to back an opponent in Mississippi politics Terry says he returned the funds to Simon Liberman but Liberman was said to be ineligible under Ferguson's assertion Meader directed by Iman Mead to pursue perjury charges as well if needed potential penalties include up to eight years in prison and a $10000 fine.
In Los Angeles the superior court ordered attorney Joseph Scott to be paid 42 706 dollars for representing Joan Barry in her suit to prove Charles Chaplin as the father. Scott had asked 75 000 dollars while Chaplin’s counsel offered 26 000. Judge Clarence L. Kincaid awarded Scott 28 000 for his services and his associate A H H Risse, guardian ad litem for the child Caro, is to be paid eight dollars an hour for time spent on the case.
Market listings show a wide range of produce with varied prices per crate, bushel, or pound. Apples, bananas, beans, cucumbers, melons, berries, and leafy greens appear with figures for crates, boxes, and sacks, plus several regional varieties and shipping origins.
Columnist AREHDE bugs Baer mocks world war theater and vaudeville, comparing global conflicts to a chaotic political scene. He hints at rising tensions and a failing peace while poking fun at the endless political squabbles and distractions.
Holiday visitors include Lt Col and Mrs Matt Bristol Jr from Fort Benning and Mrs Bristol's mother Mrs Hi A Willis of Melbourne Australia arriving Monday. Miss Still Bowen of Arkansas City Kan visits cousins Mr and Mrs Grant Kehiel. Arthur Underwood and brother Andrew come from Loomis Windsor Conn to spend Christmas with Mrs Arihue Re Underwood. Col and Mrs Burton Armstrong Jr and sons Burton III and Walter travel from Maxwell Field to see Mrs Walter Nolte, joined by Olivia Nolte Wilkes of Phoenix. Capt and Mrs CG C McGraw and Mollie from Denver visit Rex G Allen family. Mrs Guy Belvons Jr and son Billy with the Aten family as Lt Belvons serves in Germany.
Miss Ella Verne Taylor, bride elect, was complimented by Mrs. John R. Snow at a Friday coke party in her home. Red berries adorned the serving table, with Miss Fern Keller assisting. Guests included Mesdames Herman Ligon Hal Landrum Sam Davis Charles Kuper and Misses Ruth Wallace Pat Dwyer Miki Pickering Mary Alice Shropshire Rakky Nelson Mary Low Williamson Dorothy Johnson of Gonzales.
Mexico City reports the start of a lengthy Christmas season with the first Posada observance tonight marking the nine day vigil from December 15 to Christmas Eve. Homes prepare to reenact the search for the inn for Joseph and Mary as the tradition arrives from Spain.
A quirky jumble describes Cap. and Mrs. Wilks Hiatt with three month old blond cocker spaniels Tom and Jerry, a Kyoto correspondent, maid serving multiple beverages, debutantes in yellow gowns, and several local ads for doctors and Oriental goods.
Saturday evening social calendar lists multiple open houses and parties. Mrs Randall Gordon Piper hosts from 6 to 3, Creston King hosts a dinner dance at San Antonio Country Club for Miss Janet Boles and Lt. Dany Cuene, Russell Green hosts a cocktail supper, E J Hammann hosts dinner at the Menger honoring Ella Verne Taylor and fiance Bob Hammann, J B Copeland and Jo Ann Phillips host open houses, Horace John Helliwell hosts a house warming, E R Dentler hosts an open house from 7 to 9, Barbara Ann Peery and Leroy Philip Eisontauer marry at Madison Square Presbyterian with reception at Mrs A C Whitney's home.
SEATTLE Dec 21 Col R T Kight commander of the army air rescue service said he planned to station two helicopters at each of the 12 rescue bases in the country to supplement conventional units. McChord Field southeast of Tacoma Washington would be the first to receive one of the planes.
Mrs. Christian H. Baker and the bride Janie Whipp are at home in this city after their November 23 wedding. Rev. George C. Baker officiated. Ma tron of honor was Mrs. Theodore Sellman and best man was Mr. Sellman. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home.
Miss Mary Carolyn Hollers sorority president hosts open house before a Christmas dance at the Olmos club on Tuesday at 1 a m. The Purple Jacket Roundup is scheduled for 7 p m Thursday at the show cafe. Mr and Mrs H Dale Carpenter announce birth of son William Peter Carpenter II on December. Carlefon Neb grandparents. Mrs Carolyn Chailliss presented intermediate pupils in a teas recital at her home.
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