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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1941

Page

10

Curiosity Killed'a Cat by ANN ROWE Chapter Twenty Five

A tense tea scene unfolds as Inspector interviews Nettie and Aunt Millie about suspicions surrounding Amy Forrestal and Miss Burton. Aunt Millie recalls uninvited Avery visitors, while Miss Kay faces cross examination about her presence at the Burton house and a missing compact as townspeople guess motives and secrets.

Algo Nettle Tankins Amy Ming Kay Mrs. Avery Millie Alice Miss Wentworth Shell Barton Ioan Gala Alice Forrestall Amy Porrestall Hay Stellal Miss Burton Gilacous Millin Allan Aunt Millie Mise Iy Jr Pilyale Mr. Porrestall Aunt Miller Bruce Triquisitor Tiny Blakly Usen Miss Kay Burton House Priday Wyatarles Flynn Amy Forrestal

Bexar Red Cross Donations Listed

A long list of Bexar County Red Cross donations recorded, naming numerous individuals and businesses contributing varying amounts from 2.50 to 1850, including Good Motor company, Henry Stipbling, Blee Maggie Rodger, and many others connected to local firms, clubs, and residents across Marys Shanty, North Street, and surrounding areas. The compiled roll reflects broad community participation with wide ranging contributions.

Red Cross Good Motor Company Henry Stipbling Blee Maggie Rodger R. W. Briges North Mary's M. Hammonds and Sons Korpe Yourban South Texas Appliances Tom Front C. W. Glimors Homer Ales Toudowze Hardware Anil Mplement Company Ehibloyee Schneider Printing — Company Haelie Ters G. K. Fel Edith BE Marshall Charles Simsang Jr Empjores Augustus Laverick Ganta A. Klussner Bits T. 2 Campbell Hary Mecatluinmuray Gillette Bhoe Em Noy Seinelder Frining Povinany Anton O ‘Country Club Empaloyes Fia Lula -Woodinil Fic Kohlenbion Ih & Madison A. McChite Graye Levson Attonymuys Gearse Gates Olivarri Ratelle Sanneil Hugh Bergfeld Selma Borrow WR Arnold Mark Watson Martin Ayml Grands Courts Cole A. OM Nicholas Mis Finn ‘Heed Frederielk ¥. Combe Myx Eliza Lott Nevill Iaedks H. Cibaon Teury Anthony. iv Uathorine Benunelt Arston Dunn Ida Ball Loulae Binoaline Alberta Ene Glare Grahany Pyoress Dian O A. Fiserlock Garne Stoubhig Dimmu Rascoe Vite Bln Yon Dai Wuuse H.W. McAtur A. McFarland Rta Nat L. Hardy FA. Lird Airs Mr. Retin 1S St. Blahon T. W. Sates Ton Statford Suita Stet SG. Hodson Avi Tarren Curtos’ Steck

Taunton Yanks Plan All Day Hike From Recreation Center

Junior Yankas will hike from Highland Park Recreation Center at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday to Covington Park. Regular troop meetings postponed until after January 5.

Kombi Ms Wing HiAda Taunton Yanks MEIKE Yanka Highland Park Recreation Center Covington Park

Insurance Men Plan Bonds Drive in San Antonio

Insurance men announce a January drive to promote sales of defense bonds and stamps. Harry Wise chairs the effort, with Jack Mandiy and Wise Hag Jos h returning from Houston where San Antonio underwriters were represented. Leaky gutters and downspouts cause building damage, leading to unsightly walls and ceilings and deterioration of exterior materials.

San Antonio Harry Wise Mandiy Wise Josh Houston

War on Rats Will Continue In San Antonio Campaign

The war on rats resumes in San Antonio after a temporary halt. City health officer Dr. W. A. King says red squill was most effective, though Italian supply stopped due to wartime, and arrangements with San Antonio druggists will provide barium carbonate to eradicate rats for 25 cents.

San Antonio W. A. King Italy San Antonio Drugelsis

Ursuline Teacher's Burial Set in Dallas Area

Burial services were planned for Mother Mary Evangelist, 90, a Ursuline academy music teacher who died yesterday after 56 years of service at the Ursuline institution. Born in Houston area, she contracted yellow fever as a child and remained with the Ursuline order through a long career.

Dallas, Ree Mother Mary Evangelist Ursuline Kole Holly Houston Ursuline Academy Cangeht Galveston Ursuline Order Nereyoe

U S Diplomat Is Received by Pope at Vatican

Vatican City December 29 Pope Plus received a private audience with Marold Tittchan United States charge d affaires at the Vatican who presented New Year greetings to the pontiff. Several other diplomats from American republics were also received in similar audiences.

Vatican City Audit Agency Pope Marold Tittchan Unbee Vatican Pontine Vemethet Henri Thurtare

Mrs Denham to Direct Program at Catholic Service Club

Mrs Claude Denham will be in charge of the National Catholic Community Service club program announced Monday night. The event opens at 4 p.m. with two choral numbers followed by a cornet and piano solo, plus two special dance numbers and several limerous readings. A missing overcoat valued at 50 dollars was reported to police after a dance recital at the International Kedlinte. owner Pred Prado suspects the coat was removed from a cloakroom by mistake.

Claude Denham National Catholic Community Service Club the International Pred Pr

Film Based on Pilot Buzz Wagner Underway

Warner Brothers announced soon production of a film drawn from the combat exploits of Lieut. Boyd Buzz Wagner, famed among dying aces in the Pacific. The project titled Pitts bugs Pilot will star Ronald Reagan, recalling Wagner’s wartime heroics and a high school connection at a Warner theater in Jolenton, Pr. Samp Outhe Attackers.

Hollywood Nee Warner Brothers Boyd Buzz Wagner Pitts Bugs Ronald Reagan Lenton Wagner Warner: Brothers Joletown

Air squadrons inducted for duty in Texas defense guards

Three air corps squadrons of the Texas defense guards were inducted into the state's service yesterday at wind swept Hampton airport. The units include No. 1 Dallas commanded by Maj. Jock Winfrey, No. 3 Fort Worth commanded by May Roy Robert Taylor, and No. 4 Marshall commanded by Maj. B. Nehis.

Dallas Air Corps Texas Defense Guards Hampton Airport Jock Winfrey Fort Worth Roy Robert ‘Taylor Marshall Majdgonn B. Nehis Rust North Texas

Hit Run Driver Detained After City Collisions

A driver was held after a Sunday hit and run injuring Louis Garcia 42 of 1118 West Poplar. Garcia received bruises and was treated at Robert B Green Hospital. The fleeing driver was apprehended by fire officials and police after a chase starting near West Poplar and ending at Braves and Laredo. Tom Wallace 47 of 1410 West Commerce Street suffered facial injuries as a passenger in a separate crash.

Louis Garcia West Poplar Street Cinreia Robert B. Green Hospital Rodlo Fattolmin A. E Toscano Schaub Chase Tom Wallace West Commerce Street Braves and Laredo

Suspect Held in Attempted Assault Case

A suspect was booked for aggravated assault after an attempted attack on an 18 year old on Seguin road. The victim suffered a broken nose lacerations and bruises while resisting and received treatment at Santa Rosa Hospital.

City Fal Mons Seguin Road Santa Rosa Hospital

Last Rites Held For Lester Hill

Funeral for Lester V. Hill, a San Antonio resident for 33 years and former executive of the A. O. Toudorze company, was set for 2 pm Monday at Porter Loring chapel with Rev. A. P. Shirkey officiating. Interment in Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors include his widow, son Lester Owen, and father Lester B. Hill. Pallbearers named: Dick Straus, Leo Toudouze, Roy James, Jack Pollock, Walter Corning, Floyd Darby.

Lester V. Hi Porter Loring Chapel A. P. Shirkey Hielating Simset Memorial Park Austin Hill San Antonio A. O. Toudourze Company Lester Owen Lester B. Hah Dick Straus Leo Toudouze Roy James Jack Pollock Walter Corning Floyd Darby

Munitions Jobs Offered At Camp Stray Invited

Competitive exams for munition handlers at four dollars daily were announced by the civil service commission. Applicants need six months experience and must be between 16 and 50. Applications may be filed with the secretary board of WY civil service examiners in San Antonio.

Camp Stra- Tey Civil Service Commission Hnad Board of Wy, &T Civi Service Examiners San Anetoni Arseval

Cross Eyed Gunman Sought After Downtown Robbery

Police hunted a cross eyed gunman who refused to pay for a meal and three packs of cigarettes at a bakery on South Pecos. Edwardo Orlate, owner of the Los Gilto Bakery, said the man drew a pistol when payment was demanded, then fled through the front door and escaped on a bicycle.

Pecos Edwardo Orlate Orinte

General Motors offers repair financing for war production

To support the war effort, GM promotes a plan to finance car repairs and maintenance for any make or model. General Motors dealers provide estimates and can finance the complete job through General Motors Acceptance Corporation. GMAC financing covers almost any car financing need, from getting a car to paying for repairs and keeping it running.

General Motors General Motors Acceptance Corporation GMAC General Moyors Acceptance Corporation Roadway New York Sonad Rus

Burglar Leaves Key for Owner

A timid burglar entered homes on Burleson Street and other addresses, leaving a loose key behind and stealing items including a $27 box of household articles and a $276 ring. Police report multiple break-ins with front door entries and garage or cafe-related thefts noted.

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