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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
14
Eyewitness column recounts Ray E Lumpkin promoting safety in San Antonio with a moving educational device, plus local Christmas tales. It notes a deer gifting quip, actor Michael Duane visiting relatives, and a candlelight service at Fort Sam Houston Chapel.
Gertrude Johnson of Los Angeles riding Jem Pavisie's Argonaut was struck on the head with a milk bottle as a train neared San Antonio. Police said the assault followed an argument with another woman over a seal. Johnson was treated at the station and continued to Beaumont.
At the intersection of Highway No 281 and the Basse road two crashes occurred Monday night. Charles M Gomez and Paul Jones were involved in a sedan and pickup collision. The pickup then struck a fence at Melton Rheiner’s home. A second crash occurred during investigation when Leo Carey’s car was hit by Ivan Petrash’s vehicle. Both drivers and passengers suffered only slight injuries.
Kiwanis Club’s annual five hour pilgrimage featured James Crenshaw as Santa Claus. The visit touched San Antonio crippled and orphaned children at Santa Rosa ward, Boysville, Good Shepherd, Ella Austin, Protestant Orphans, St. Joseph’s, and Sir Peter’s pines, with 425 gifts requested by the children distributed. Arthur Moore served as pilgrimage chairman.
Mrs. Ben Boyes, 48, of 705 West Salinas Street, was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for first degree burns after a man threw hot water on her and kidnapped her four month old baby, according to police statements reported by Mrs. Flores.
A wreck was stolen from the Household Furniture company warehouse police reported Tuesday. Robert Gaston of 1630 Santa Monica Street reported his coupe was taken and two tricycles were removed from the home of Mrs. H T Baylor at 216 East Euclid Avenue.
On Christmas Eve two assistant district attorneys Arthur K. Scholz and Jesse James began moving furniture and possessions from the office of retiring District Attorney John R. Shook in anticipation of January 1.
Fire and Police Commissioner E L Anderson asked Chit C A Flatt to prepare and complete a report on the East Houston Street fire that caused about $100000 in damages.
A garbled note describes a goat injuring Bertha. It mentions Benavides and a corporal’s daughter, with unclear references to compensation, a hospital, and Christmas timing. The passage blends names, places, and unnamed events, yielding an incoherent surface story.
Fire losses totaled 13300 overnight in San Antonio with a blaze at 414 East Laurel Street causing 7000 damage to a two story building and 3000 to contents, blamed on a short circuit. A second fire at Loew's Devy Sime on 1900 Fredericksburg Road caused 3300 in damage, confined to the rear of the store, believed due to a cigarette thrown into a waste basket.
Eslehay Gutierrez a 14 year old of 208 San Miguel street was in a critical condition at Robert B. Creen hospital Tuesday after being run over by a dump truck.
Police search for a man believed to have assaulted a woman on a road near Kelly Field last Sunday. The complainant says the attacker fled as she was beaten and abused, with prior similar outrages reported but not yet filed with police. The incident occurred about eight miles out on the Castroville road. the suspect is described as driving a truck.
Ten members received promotions on Tuesday as gifts from Police Commissioner P J Anderson. Connie Pogue and Albert Guerrero promoted to sergeants in the vice division. George Robinson named detective sergeant in charge of the polygraphy machine. Charles Petry promoted to detective investigator in charge of the juvenile aid bureau. Guy Ligon became investigator in the traffic division. Clyde Rice and Tom Farrey promoted to investigators in the records division. R T E Bardolph named police investigator.
P L Anderson criticized Mayor Gus Mayermann's $500 000 highway bond proposal, arguing it could jeopardize city finances. He said he spoke with Governor Jester and warned changes could face Washington, while Tax Commissioner Callaghan opposed the move as a loan against back taxes and cited charter legality.
Christmas gifts were distributed to the negro children of Ella Austin Orphanage at a party in Kelly Hall No 2 hosted by the men of the 4902nd AAF Base Unit. BG Gen Georges H Beverley, commanding the Air Materiel Area, was a guest of honor.
Varee high school girls Geral dine Gully Brackenridge B J Boudreaux Jefferson Jeante ne Closyit Alamo Heights will be formally presented by Master Councilor William Paris at the annual Christmas dance of Albert Pike chapter at the Scottish Rite temple Friday night. Two bombs exploded in Madrid last night near food stores injuring a one year old boy.
San Antonio clothing firms increased from 9 to 4 in Markets of America by Jack Pitluk. Employment in construction, manufacturing, wholesale and retail, and repair services rose sharply from 1940 to April 1943. An additional 7 percent rise is noted since V J Day. The piece highlights retail, livestock, produce, and oil sectors, portraying the city as a transport hub with major military facilities, a busy convention center, robust tourist trade, and a high number of resident armed forces personnel.
Map of proposed street extensions through arsenal property being prepared Tuesday by City Engineer T. Hy Coghill Commissioner Paul E. Steffler and Mayor Gus B. Mayermann. City council instructed to obtain rights of way through the arsenal if possible when abandoned by the War Department next June. Plans include extending Main Avenue to Bois d Arc Street and opening a Martines Street west.
Detectives DiStefano and Uzzell stopped two youths suspected of tailing two soldiers. A 32 caliber pistol was found on Charles F. Sanders, 21, of Dunbar hotel, who faced a vagrancy charge.
A completed base in San Antonio becomes a Christmas rental home built by Frances Baird Palmer after tuberculosis diagnoses. She, aided by Grace Lutheral Sanatorium staff, crafted a six room cardboard house with straw and magazines, decorating it for veterans and spreading Christmas spirit. Six family members and two pets live there temporarily as Palmer crafts handmade Christmas cards and connects with hospital friends.
U S Commissioner Paul A Lockhart set bonds in a string of drug and entry cases. Stephen H Hecrera 48 faced 1500 dollars bond for allegedly acquiring 1090 grains of angthtatia. James B Thomas 33 was held on 306 dollars for three grains of the drug. Donald E Bauer 18 of Akron arraigned on transporting 4 stolen autos with 2510 dollars bond. Higina Rodriguez 59 and Pedro Menchaca 24 each bond set at 500 dollars for illegal entry and unlawful reentry respectively.
AH Laxo found guilty of violating the liquor control act by selling whisky after hours at 442 East Commerce Street. He paid a $200 fine and $1960 costs in County Court at Lew No. 1 on Tuesday.
San Antonians display lavish decorations with many homes lighting trees and tinsel. Downtown streets glow with festive hangings and store windows compete for attention. Army installations notably Randolph Field showcase ornate decorations, signaling a broad community turn to prewar Yuletide spirit.
Postmaster Dan J. Quill announced record postage sales for the first 23 days of December totaling 310 392.75 dollars, up from 284 783.04 dollars last year. The post office will close Christmas Day, but parcels and expedited deliveries will reach homes.
Mrs. Elvira Kronkosky filed a divorce suit against A. W. Kronkosky in the 87th district court. She alleges he abandoned her in March 1987 after marrying him in June 1980. She seeks the costs of the suit.
Police reported a string of holiday thefts as Santa Claus and early shoppers faced loss. Victims include Mrs. Earl Allen of Slocum Place missing wrist watch and jewelry, R A Garren's eighty dollar gift haul, Ernest Herrera’s Christmas packages, Edgar Cook’s packages and purse, and M J Nagel’s five packages with five dollars in cash.
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