Oil Records Broken As Production Gains
The United States again tops crude oil production as 1941 war demands rise. Total U S output for the year to Dec 20 reaches 1 453 535 275 barrels, up from 1 304 482 420 last year, with weekly production about 4 209 876 barrels. Secretary Ickes named petroleum coordinator, gas shortages loom, and plans for a Texas to New York pipeline are discussed.
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Tulsa
Okla
Lord Curzon
On & Bea
United States
Icea
Col
E. O. Thompson
Tes Railroad Compission
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Oil and Gas Journal
Actus
Sixteen San Antonio Poets in Knight in White Armor
Sixteen San Antonio poets contribute to the new volume Knight in White Armor, a tribute collection to the late Professor Ralph Cheyney. Local authors include Lilith Lorraingy, Lorrayn Miller, Ro wetta Selby, Aline B. Carter, J. E. Crews, Marvel Lindsey Vick, Gladys Lindley Willesides, Ida Schweppe, and others.
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San Antonio
Ralph Cheyney
San Antonians
Re Lilith Lorraingy
Lorrayn Miller
Rowetta Selby
Aline B. Carter
J. E. Crews
Marvel Lindsey Vick
Gladys Lindley Willesides
Ida Schweppe
Hidh Clarke Callis
Elgse H. Jackrom
Mia
P. C. Hardcastle
May
Mass Set at St Marys U Mass Set at St Marys U
Mass will be held at St Marys University chapel Wednesday with university president Very Rev Walter F Golatkea as celebrant. Other officers include Very Rev Robert W Mays deacon and Rev Alfred F P Schnepp sub deacon. Meeting cancelled: San Antonio Optimist club. Light Want Ads dial F-12831.
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St. Mary’s Uniiversity Chapel
Walter F. Golatkea
Robert W. Mays
Alfred FP. Schnepp
Louis F. Thein
Will Fing
Hikers Hurt In Auto Crash Near Somerset
Three people were injured five miles south of the city on the Somerset road when a car driven by 21 year old J B Reynolds of Dunganfield ran off the road and hit a tree. Reynolds had a head injury, Carlle 16 of Somerset suffered possible internal injuries, and Winston Burges 15 of Kerrville had a broken nose and possible fracture of the right arm.
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Kerrville
Sarmenrset
J. B. Reynolds
Dunganfield
Somerset Road
Reynolds
J. CO. Carlle
Somerset
Winston Burges
Randolph Cadets Given Commissions
Eighteen men rapid transition from aviation cadets to commissioned second lieutenants at Randolph Field. They are the first to receive active duty status under a new rule allowing reserve commission holders to train as air corps pilots. All 16 completed primary flight training and now proceed with basic training, with commissions excusing them from close order drill.
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West Point
Randolph Field
Air Corps
Randolph Hele
Pamphlets on Air Raids Ready for Distribution
Milton T. Gregory announced that pamphlets titled What to Do in an Air Raid are prepared for region No 8 of civilian defense. Distribution will be through state government and legal defense authorities, not from his office. He asked Governor Stevenson to estimate the total needed in Texas.
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Office of
Civilian Defense
Milton T. Gregory
Creg~ory
Cae Stevenson
Texas
Lions Club Hosts Christmas Party for Lighthouse Workers
More than 49 workers at the Lighthouse for the Blind attended a Christmas Tuesday afternoon party hosted by the Lions club. Each worker drew names for gift exchange, gifts were exchanged, and the hall was decorated. Refreshments were provided by the Lions.
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Lighthouse For the
Lions Club
Pitts
Aree
Phony Coin Causes Dallas Waterworks Headache
Dallas police handle counterfeit scare after a fake $5 bill found at the waterworks. Inspector Will Pritz calls in the Secret Service as Leo J. Williams from the Dallas Secret Service reviews counterfeit detection with film and lecture planned for officers.
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Dallas
City Waterworks Department
Will Pritz
Secret. Service
Leo J. Williams
Dallas Secret Service
City Police
Oil Workers Receive Christmas Bonus Across Refugio Plant
Employes of the Refugio refinery and We Clymore Company Inc. received $5000 in Christmas bonus checks from Garland Clymore, president and owner. Bonuses were distributed equitably among current staff with a salary percentage applied. in some cases additional funds aided past employees in need on account of welfare.
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Refugio
We Clymore Company, Inc
Garland Clymore
Holiday gift list ends with fox and donkey not snake
Holly Wud Dee Linda Darnell ask siblings 11 and 13 what they want for Christmas. They request a fox a donkey and a 16 foot snake. They will receive the fox and the donkey but not the snake, with defense bonds instead.
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Holly Wud
Dee
Linda Darnell
Measles Transfer Highlights Kelly Field to Sherman School
Pvt War ren L Measles of the 479th school squadron at Kelly field transfers to the Baale flying school in Sherman. Special Order No 289 notes the move signed by Lieut H V Kelley adjutant. Lieut Col Donald BULt will receive the Measles as a Christian gift from his former PO.
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Kenstein
Baale
Sherman
Pvt
Warren L
479Th
Kelly Field
H. Vv. Kelley
City
Donald Bult
Kelly Held
Miey
Sher- Imail Aa Coat
Twins Bownds Enlist Together for January Fetch
Clifton and Clinton Bownds of 123 Forrest Pye fashion enlist together this week and will report for service January 2. They are Burbank High School graduates. An argante sulphur dust protects seeds from smut in early growth, announced by the Cornell University experiment station.
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San Antonio
Clifton
Clinton Bownds
MR. 5
Bownds
Forrest Pye
Burbank High School
Cornell University Experiment Station
Army School Orders For Four San Antonio Officers
Four San Antonio officers with the 141st Infantry of the 38th Division at Camp Bowie are ordered to service schools by Brig. Gen. Fred L. Walker. Capt. Ernest E. Howerton will attend the Medical Field Service School at Carlisle Barracks starting January 2 for two months. Lieutenants Cecil B. Eubanks Alton F. Ackermann and John A. Armstrong begin the Infantry School at Port Benning January 5 for a three month rifle and heavy weapons course.
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San Antonio
Camp Bowie
Big
Fred L. Walker
Ernest E. Howerton
Carlisle Barracks
Cecil
B. Eubanks
Alton F. Ackermann
John A. Armstrong
Port Benning
Man Arrested for Trying to Sell Christmas Tree
A man is arrested at 12 30 a m on a Wednesday for attempting to sell a Christmas tree at Main Avenue and Houston Street. The incident occurred during an apparent Christmas season sale attempt.
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Main Avenue
Houston Street
Grace Lutheran Church
Dog attack records include two local victims
Police report two pet incidents on Wednesday. Oscar R Bucher of 3622 San Fernando Street says he was attacked by sixteen dogs, six of which bit him. Margaret Techacek, five, at 111 Jones Ave, also reported a dog bite.
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Oscar R. Bucher
San Fernando Street
Margaret ‘Techacek
Jones
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Randolph
Blind Given Lions Party
Snake
Kelly
KTLA
Adwriter
America
Fas
Humble Oil & Refining Company
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