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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1940

Page

4

Almazan to Live in Grile Mexico City

Reports say Gen Juan Almazan, defeated presidential candidate, will leave to settle indefinitely abroad likely in Valparaiso. Officials of his Plan party issued a harsh statement, calling his renunciation of presidential claims a disgraceful surrender undermining the party and Mexican public.

Mexico City Juan Almazan Valparaiso Almezatt Soba Foley Almavan United States Itus

Control of Seas Vital in War

Washington December 7 CG K Leith defense commission consultant on minerals warned that Allied control of the seas is essential to secure raw materials for victory. He argued no nation could sustain a long mechanized war without access to foreign sources or mineral supplies.

Washington Dec K. Leith Defense Commission Dr. Leith

Pope Pius Greets Vatican Envoys in Audience

Vatican City December reports Pope Pius X greeted 19 diplomatic envoys in New Year audiences. Ambassadors from Argentina Brazil Italy Spain Belgium and Poland exchanged greetings with the pontiff in separate audiences.

Vatigan City Pope Pius Xie Holy See Argentina Brazil Colents Spain Belgium Poland

Engineers of the Army Move to Camp Bowie Brownwood

Thirty first division Texas National Guard engineers began motor convoy to Camp Bowie in Brownwood Friday. Plans aim for all units to move by January 20 with artillery brigade by January 15. Heavy freight movement scheduled. rocky terrain and rains slow setup. first move plan canceled before Christmas.

Texas National Suard Camp Bowie Brownwood Hie Jane Fury Jane Uazry Ares Mie Arpillery Chmp

Seven Companies Reported Joining At Camp Bowie

Brownwood dispatch states seven companies from the One Hundred Eleventh Engineers, totaling 26 officers and 395 men, were to join The Thirty-seventh division troops at Camp Bowie with rubber raquettes woolen clothing hot meals and heated tents. Rain slowed outdoor training and roads were kept clear as much as possible.

Brownwood Au Snecteul Déelachmenu Jon Rowtloe

Couple to Observe 64th Anniversary

A 92 year old CA Conway couple celebrates 64th wedding anniversary at home 864 West Agivita evening. They came to Texas as a child and reside in Keres county. The couple has four children Miss Lila Conway Ernest Rheinlander and W T Conway all of San Antonio and five grandchildren.

West Agivita Evenie Conway Texas Keres Amits. WE. Ssoggin Lila Conway Min Ernest Rheinlander W.T Conway San Antonio

Author to Appear at Joske's Store in Texas

Mrs Dora Neill Raymond author of Captain Lee Han of Texas will guest at Joske's book department Friday at 2 PM Raymond, former head of the history department at Ace Briar College, is a Mac Jove colony member and active in Polk Sorciety and National Association of Historians. Miss Lee Musgrove heads the book department serving as hostess. No bogus coins reported as Christmas rush ends. Secret Service notes counterfeiters peak during holidays. Bette Davis says her toughest acting chore is arguing with George Brent.

Dora Neill Raymond Captain Lee Han Texas Joske Raymond Antonia Ace. Briar College Bhe Jawo Lee Musgrove Nook Lecal Ed Tyvett Secret Service Terell Bette Davis George Brent

Best Dressed Woman: Mrs Harrison Williams Tops List

An American panel of 50 fashion leaders named Mrs Harrison Williams the world s best dressed among 15 American women for 1948. The list includes Mrs Ronald Balcom Mrs Thomas Shevlin Mrs Byron Foy and Countess Reventlow, mostly New York residents, reflecting Cafe Society tastes and marking an annual tradition in fashion leadership.

Inezkone Wester New York Dee Mia Harrison Willams Wile ‘Liains Duchess of Windsor Hollywood Williama Ronald Balcom Millcomb Rogers Balm Rames Standard Oil Thomas Shevlin Byron Foy Thelma Ghrysler Haughits Reveablow Barbara Hutton William Paley Columbia Broadcasting System Howard Linn Chicago Society Wonan Gladys Swarthoul Metropolitan Opera Canary Toa Chire Gilbybert Miller Broadway Impressario Lawrence Tibbett Metropolitan Opera Lynn Fontayne Chress Alfred Lunt S. Kent Legare Washington, D. C Harold FE. Tolbott William Rhinelander Stewart New York Mire Linn Légare New York City Cafe Society Revent Low Vhcardeat Foday Parising Jeadership Parla Coutore Par’ Matanee Balcom Birs Tommy Sheviln Williams Mikler Paris Englehwomer Williams A

British Bom U Boat Bases in France and Brittany

London dispatch reports British air forces attacked the Lorient submarine base in France and several Brittany airfields on the second day of a daylight offensive. It notes raids on Bordeaux's invasion port and German long range guns firing at Dover, with no observed damage or casualties, and a German warplane briefly reaching London before being repelled.

London Air Ministry Lorient France Brittany Bordeaux Germany Britain Sheppey Dover Sree Gul Press Association Fm Aren Miedr

Mystery Burial for Family Fox Lets Man and Woman Weep

Report from a rural scene on a San Antonio road where a man and woman bury a fox trophy in a family plot. Sheriff John Galloway and Frank Matthews arrive with two deputies, the box holding a black and white fox skin and a long family keepsake. Hats are doffed, and a simple funeral rite is observed amid tears.

San Antonio Orpity John Galloway Frank Matthews Auaaulf Ritehs

Buick Reports Record Sales Increase in December

Detroit based General Motors division Burca reports 10,243 Buick units delivered during a 20 day December period. The Wetkese sales period ended with a strong showing of demand and growth in the market.

Buick Detroit Dac Burca General Motara

Services for John Samuel Downing Held at Hotte

Taylor Dec 77 services for John Samuel Downing 26 were held from his family home in Hotte. Burial followed at Hutte cemetery. Downing was a native of Hitt. Surviving are his widow and son John Ronald, his mother Mrs. Pannie Downing, and a brother Rennie, all of Hutto.

Plan Speedup Plan Considered

President Teoderell said the CIO plan to boost defense output by pooling auto industry facilities to produce 600 aircraft daily is under serious review. White House discussions follow a proposal drafted by CIO President Philip Murray and Walter P. Reuther, with aims to aid national production and defense.

Washington Beco Teoderell CIO Renlgata White “House Philip Murray Walter P. Roeuther Clenegal Motors United Automobile Workers The Provident New Defense Wiliam Knixdsen Generas Motors Roosevelt

James Moser Rites at Uvalde

Funeral rites for James M. Moser, 68, of Terrell and formerly of Bell County, will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Uvalde. Burial will follow in Uvalde. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs Ray Romler and Mary Deater Moser, both of San Antonio. two sons, Woml and J G Moser of Houston. and six grandchildren.

Amien M. Moxtr Bates Mareh Ris Resistotes Math Houlevard Terrell Wella Bell County San Antonio Rentty Uvalde Moser Mre Ray Romler Miny Deater Moser Gan An Tonio Asres Sons Wobl J. G. Moser Houston F. Moser Dan Antonio

Final Respects Paid Agnes Ayres at 42

Friends paid final respects to Agnes Ayres a 42 year old actress who died Christmas Day after a cerebral hemorrhage following a period of illness. The obituary notes her Hollywood ties and public recognition.

Agnes Ayres Todly Sint Ayres Pacrecitache Christmas

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