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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1952

Page

3

Khaki Facts En Route to California Marine on Leave

Marine David R. Nunn returns home on leave from Camp Lejeune North Carolina and heads to Camp Pendleton California awaiting overseas duty. Also listed are San Antonio locals serving aboard ships in Korean waters and others in Germany Japan and the Philippines with training, duty assignments and military honors noted.

Marine Pic David R. Nunn Camp Lejeune N.C Camp Pendelton Calif Roy Nunn Thirteenth St Donald W. Gil.laspie D. G. Gillaspie Manda-lay B.déeng Strait Gillaspie Uate Edison High School San Antonio Sonior Antonio Ortiz W. Salinas St Stuttgart Germany Antonio Villarreal Grenet.st Naval Air Missile Test Center Point Mugu Supply Department

Postoffice No Fun in Yule Rush

A humorous critique of Christmas postal rushes describes long hours and minimal breaks at the main post office. The piece mocks supervisor scrutiny, monotony, and minor office romances as clerks work 10 to 20 hours daily, dragging mail and dodging routine tasks.

Postoffice ED Rush

Postal Receipts Rise in December Amid Slower Parcel Traffic

Postmaster Dan Quill reports December receipts through last Saturday totalled 590 209 dollars, higher than last year’s 517 787. Incoming parcels drop from 63 299 to 52 893 sacks, while incoming letters rise to 13 807 141. Outgoing letters fall to 12 832 960 from 13 182 927, with parcel sacks down from 74 937 to 69 553. Christmas delivery set for December 25.

Dan Quill Dee Quill

Pearl Brewery Hosts Annual Christmas Party for Staff

The Pearl Brewery held its annual Christmas party in the Corral room for employees and their families. Otto A. Koehler gave a holiday welcome before Datus E. Proper, VP and GM, spoke on what Christmas means today. Individual gifts were given to employees and their children.

The Pearl Brewery Corral Otto A. Koehler Datus E. Proper

Handy Andy Pays Yule Bonus For 1000 Employees

Handy Andy Supermarkets and Associates distributed Christmas bonuses to more than 1000 employees across 18 stores including administration sales office and warehouse staff. Becker said all Handy Andy stores will close at 7 pm on December 24 so workers can be with families on Christmas Eve.

Handy Andy A. L. Becker Handy Andy Supermarkets Becker Trac Eas

Colorful Christmas Card Deco Ideas for the Home

Learn colorful ways to decorate your home with Christmas cards. The piece references ideas to display cards and create festive touches in living spaces using a magazine style tip column.

Dance to be Held by Tri Drivers at Pioneer Memorial

Dance set by Tri Drivers will begin at 8 p m Thursday at the Pioneer Memorial. Brackenridge orchestra will play for old style and modern dancing and members are urged to attend.

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Light want ads offer speed and economy for all needs

This brief promotes Light want ads highlighting speed and economy for renting selling or buying items. It invites readers to dial 1231 to reach a courteous adwriter for help.

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