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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1941

Page

9

Mystery at Camp: Inspector Probes Hidden Figures

The inspector questions Gala Burton and Aunt Millie about dawn plans and a murder at a camp. Bruce, Seema like relatives, and Mr. Forrestal loom in a tangled web as clues like a rough map and a near town pursuit spiral toward the fatal night.

Bruce Gala Onele Elis Jalliniat Burton Cliftport Sispector Tim Syre Kay Brace Miss Kay Miss Wentworth Milita Stella Avery Millie

Bolivar Building To Red Cross Training Center

Bolivar Building, Bolivar La Villita’s largest structure named for a South American liberator, will open after January 1 to serve as a library museum and recreation facility. The Red Cross will take over the building to train first aid and other war lime workers as a welfare center.

Bolivar LA Villita First Aid Liberator Bult Red Cross

S A Man Made Reserve Officer Appointment In Air Corps Reserve

Loyd Stewart Jr. of 125 Claremont Street was named a second lieutenant in the air corps reserve by War Department announcement. Other appointments include Clyde Clifford Vaughan of Pearsall Lyn P Joes of Merced Mis and Arthur C LePage Jr of Tywthe.

Home Loyd Stewart Jr Claremont Street Air Corps Reserve War Department Clyde Clifford Vaughan Pearsell Lyn P. Joes Mercede Mis Arthur C. LePage Jr

Prayer Service Set at Fort Sam Houston Chapel

Special prayer services for men in service will be held in the infantry chapel at Fort Sam Houston at 8 a.m. under the auspices of the USO-Jeh welfare bond. Speakers will be Rabbis Dajd Tamarxiti and David Jacokson. The Agudas Achim choir, under the direction of Cantor D. Krnter, will sing.

Dth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Tharetay Uso-Jeh Welfare Bond Dajd Tamarxiti David Jacokson Agudas Achim Choir Cantar D. Krnter Will, Rshig

New Commanders Arrive at Fort Sam Houston

Two new battalion commanders join the 28th Infantry at Fort Sam Houston. Lt. Col. George A. Hunt returns from Hawaii and Honolulu duty before Pearl Harbor, with service in the 27th Infantry and World War I records, author of The History of the 27th Infantry. Lt. Col. H B Fuller, native of Center Point, Texas, and University of Texas alumnus, fought in World War I, served as assistant chief of staff of the 90th Division, and authored A Guide to American Battlefields in Europe.

Hieut George A. Hunt H. BP. Fuller 28Rd Infantry Fort Sam Houston Hunt Hawaii Honolulu Pearl Harbor Air Force Wheeler Meld 27Thn Infantry Schofield Barracks OLD Regient 23Rd Infantry Plattsburg, N.Y Frances Vate Joe Alfano Texas Fuller Center Point University of Texas France Vesle Camp Wheeler Europe

Burglars Loot Maltornla Wine House Liquor Portable

Burglars broke into the Maltornla Wine House at 422 Buena Vista Street Tuesday night. They passed on liquors and absconded with $24 plus cigarettes. another theft totaled $115 in clothing from a car parked near 300 West Commerce Street. Reported to police by J. G. New and Randolph Field Cadet.

Bacchus Maltornla Buena Vinta Street West Commerce Street J. G. Newand Randolph Field Cadet Teast Tnrhn

Meas to Clear Dense Brush Around San Antonio Water Tower

Commissioner P L Anderson urges clearing around the Highlands water tower near Steves Avenue to prevent hideouts for saboteurs and hidden dynamite. He seeks cooperation from the city water board and fire department as thick brush could allow quick access and attack.

P. L Anderson Anderson San Antonio City Water Board Fire Department Highlands Steves Avenue Fareign

Kelly Cadets Seek Great Dane Mascot for Training Center

The office of the commandant of cadets led by First Lieutenant Robert J. Britton proposes a Great Dane as mascot for Kelly field cadet replacement training center. The memorandum says a large scale mascot aligns with the center and invites donations from individuals and organizations for current and future cadets and officers.

Kelly Field Robert J. Britton Bruton

Kendall War Work Planned for Kendall County

New civilian defense coordinator for Kendall County is M. J. Lehmann, county judge, appointed by Governor Coke Stevenson. A separate coordinator for Borne is Max H. Rheis. The county defense council has ceased to function and all duties will be activated by the control center led by Maj. D. K. Lansing, with Ridnaly Dorcy, Lieut. Morris M. Smith, and Judge Ernest A. Dreiss among others appointed to assist.

Kendall County Coke Stevenson M. J. Lehmann Borne Max H. ‘Rheis Maj D. K. Lansing Lansing Ridnally Dorcy Morris M. Smith Ernest A. Dreiss

Tree Stops Car Driving Lesson Ends in Minor Injuries

Mrs. O. A. Keever of 411 Geda Street trained to drive on Tuesday. She drove one block, then struck a tree on the Cedar Street block, suffering a head bump a cut on the left wrist and possible internal injuries. Treated at Nix hospital.

O. A. Keever Geda Street Cedar Street

County defense control board members listed

The county defense control board members include SS FP Eden sheriff Dr DG F Noone health officer UDO F Hart police chief and Major Tansing, with other officials noted in the countywide defense overview.

Couity County Defense Control Board Ss. FP Eden Dg. F. Nooe Udo F. Hart Wid Major Tansing

December 1941 Classified Death Causes Census Report

The census lists over 200 classified causes of death reflecting diverse health and mortality factors. The record notes broad categories and emphasizes the complexity of death attribution during December 1941.

Forth

Duncan Music To Go On Air Debuts Weekly Radio Series

Maj. Hogan receives transfer order and will be featured in a 10 week radio series broadcast from San Antonio General Depot station KABC at 7:45 p.m. The program aims to inform youths 16 to 25 about training opportunities while they earn good pay, with Lieut James Latta assisting and First Lieut Morris Martin listed.

Jon D. A. Hogan Houschestra Secion San Antonio General KABC Lient Morris Martin Elviliai Em James R. Latta San Antonio

Cave-In Injures Fort Sam Worker

Morin 55 of 1530 Vera Cruz Street was injured in a Fort Sam Houston cave-in reportedly suffering multiple broken bones and was taken to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital for treatment after being caught in the incident at Fort Sam Houston 8.

Fort Sam Houston Morin Vera Cruz Street Physicians and Surgeons Hospital

Liberty Enlightening the World as Torch of Freedom

The Statue of Liberty speaks of American liberty and sacrifice, praising legal rights and public institutions. It recalls France's indemnity after the Franco-Prussian War, its dedication in 1886, and its role as a beacon urging a united America to protect freedoms worldwide.

France Germany Bedloe's Island America

Roosevelt Call to Arms Echoes Across Nation

President Roosevelt urged continuous fight against tyranny as Congress declared war, urging all Americans to unite for victory and the revival of liberty worldwide. The speech framed the moment as a collective effort from the youngest, strongest nation.

America Roosevelt Congress

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