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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1947

Page

9

Miss Tilton Wed to Selvin Rex in St Mark's Church

Miss Katheryn Tilton and Selvin William Rex wed at St Mark's Episcopal Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev J Wilson Munt er. Walter Dunham played organ as C G Bullitt sang. The bride wore magnolia duchess satin with a pearled yoke and cathedral train, carrying a gardenia and white rose bouquet. The couple will reside here after a Monterrey Mexico honeymoon.

Katheryn Tilton Roger H. Tilton Selvin William Rex Leona Rex St Mark's Episcopal Church J. Wilson Munter Walter Dunham C.G. Bullitt Lillian Tilton Gene MacMasters Bbs Gordon Ware Genevieve Rodriguez Lilian Kohler Long Beach Calif Monterrey Mexico

Barrs Host At Home Event At Argyle Hotel

Lt Col and Mrs Frank Barr hosted a Saturday at home gathering at the Argyle hotel with over 250 guests. Women’s groups and Kasidah Alamo San Antonio reviews entertained high officers with speakers including Mrs Berta Renfro and Mrs Laura Lowe, amid spring flowers.

Frank Barr Argyle Hotel Barr C. King Oliver Sarratt A. James Women's Benefit Association Kasidah Alamo San Antonio Woolley

West family hosts open house for newly minted inlaws

Mrs. Albert West VI and her parents, Mr and Mrs Herechel Hord, were guests of honor at an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Mrs. A B Spencer home to introduce their daughter to the West family. The receiving line included Mrs Hord and Mrs Spencer with a pink camellia centerpiece and orchid mantel plants. Local guests and servants assisted as the event celebrated the newly named Mrs West.

Alluvi West Jr A.B. Spencer Albert West West Herechel Hord Marfa

GI Stabbed By Taxicab Driver

A stabbing incident occurred involving a GI and a taxicab driver at a location described in garbled text. The readable fragments reference a violent assault, with mentions of a date and names that are not clearly identifiable. Further authoritative details are not recoverable from the provided text.

Commission Market Vegetables and Fruit Prices

Commodity list shows varied prices for apples artichokes cabbage beans beets broccoli and potatoes with per crate per bushel or sack figures. Also notes fruit lines including pears peaches lemons and grapes with several regional varieties and grades.

Colorado Zoe Mexico Calif Ocatios Shas Care

Transfer of Fireman Delayed by Commissioner Letter

Fire and Police Commissioner P. L. Anderson wrote the civil service board claiming to cancel a January 9 letter regarding firefighter Robert B. Cruz. The letter notes Cruz would return to duty February 1, but Cruz remains reported as employed by the mayor's department.

Fire and Police P. L. Anderson Jelfer Fire and Police Civil Service Board Ander Lettey Robert B. “Cruz Cruz

City Licensing and Dues Collections January 1947 Rise

City records show licensing and dues collections totaling 100,321 in January 1947, up from 91,184 the previous year. The Corporation Court led gains with 18,505 versus 11,719. parking receipts fell from 30,123 to 3,630. Riverside and Brockay courses contributed 24,?40 and occupation taxes 22,? not clearly legible.

Corporation Court Mont Riverside Brockay

Aliens Become Citizens Message Lost in OCR

Fragmentary OCR text mentions aliens becoming citizens with scattered phrases. It references names and places in a garbled form, including possible individuals and locations, but lacks clear facts or context. The readable parts hint at citizenship or naturalization topics without coherent details.

City to Seek Road Rights for Brooks Stinson Bypass

Mayor Gus o Mauer said on Monday he will ask the city council on Tuesday to authorize negotiating for land and rights of way for a bypass road between Brooks and Stinson Fields. A real estate man reported nearby owners are willing to donate rights of way and allow appraisal pricing for about six or seven acres to be used as a parking area near Stinson Field. The plan includes a new bridge over the San Antonio river adjacent to the Bergs Mill site, north of the old structure, to align with navigable channel aims and state highway department support.

Gus O, Mauer Suesday Brooks Stinson Fields Maucemann Thurmat Barrett Stinson Field Stinson Heid San Antonio Anil Wanermann Shiate Highway Department

Stinson Field Receives Mail Delivery

Local airfield Stinson Field resumes mail delivery service after interruptions. The update notes improvements in route reliability and suggests schedules returning to normal with new processing adjustments for evening operations.

Stinson Field

Gasoline Prices Mixed Across Sanwamo Market

Gasoline prices in Sanwamo fluctuated Monday with stations raising one cent per gallon or a half cent while others kept prices steady. Major refiners Texas Magnolia and Sinclair raised wholesale prices by a half cent, while Humble Gulf and independents did not follow yet. Retailers plan to offset increases differently, with some adding a Tw cent or varying amounts depending on quantity.

Sanwamo Ble Petroleum Texas Magnolia Sinclair Humble Culf Pasoline

Rail stocks rally amid mixed trading in early February

In a brisk opening, New York centered listings show strong pockets as carriers lead gains and industrials attract profit taking. Key movers include Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Baltimore and Ohio United States Gypsum Goodyear Westinghouse Kodak and Union Carbide with Consolidated Steel among notable supporters.

N.Y. Centrul Anany Central Jeretshoul Saat Mo Southern Pacific Northern Pavifit Baltiroomn & Oklo Unnadian Pacifi Sears Roelhink Goodyear Anevieny U.S Gypsum Johne Manville Fwdman Kodak Hesivtant Townstown Sheet Choyeler Kennecott Ame Yean Stuelling Union Carbide Donglun Vaauier Abe Suport Consolidated Steel Corporation Radiofor Athy Anerlen

Cotton futures and commodity prices in New York markets

Cotton futures moved in active trading with price gains across months March through July. New Orleans and Chicago reports show steadier to higher prices, with notable gains in March and July contracts while milling and poultry markets reflected broader commodity shifts.

NI York Pratt Miroh Houn Priess Preglona

Obituaries for Ciacome Marietti and others listed

Obituaries for Ciacome Marietti 87 of 202 King William Street with funeral Monday at 45 p m and Requiem Mass at 10 a m, interment San Fernando Archivivesan Cemetery. Also listed are aging individuals Thomas Reynolds 62 with services Wednesday at 2 p m and interment San Jose Burial Park, Mary Jane Cannon 55 with Sunday services and Monday funeral, Ida Meador 119 Natalen Pew with services Monday at 2 p m, Willand Alexander 78 at 316 South Proga Street with services Tuesday at 4 p m and burial at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Services held at Porter Loving Chapel and Alanio Funeral Home variously referenced.

Alexand Ryder Ake Sigtore Mins Matte Alosauire Misa Matte Alexander Seaman George William Alexsaider Sat Antonia Chapel Southside Funerdl Tihs Kelley Afflaints Hint Talerment San Jose Bria Fork Sonthat Aawehas’ Funeral Home Louis Bossi Feenando Angelus Faneral Headrick Ida Headick Ing Inte W. J. Headrick Notaiew W. D. Hytneay J. Headrick San Anthvmv Neel C Murray Luthin Pw, Hooper Athens Ed Hooner Ida Bell Obla Ant Pavaluns Hooper Tinpsin Texas Serewiees Alamo Funeral Home Floyd Allan Bush Sunset Menewint Park Hi ‘Hurtoi Main Ave Georgia B. Morlan Serviers Porter Lorie Chapel Albert Taterment Roselwy ‘Memorial Park Dickens Mix Dickens Loy Eyren Bryant Oficiatias Tnter Tnent Roselawn Memorial Park Roy Akers Heynolds Paris Thomas Raynolds Jeona M. Reynoldson Richard C. Reynolds Lee Reynolds Lester Allisor Adam Spear Elma Aultman Ae Geigrk al Weee Daring Collter Willans Preston Gat Stratford Wots Mra Pear Mae Coule Gona Willan Preston Collier Clay Collier Fendi Tweed Colley Tonic Lea Alest Cait Suanwville Calif Roxie McGil Atahes Airs Alle Moore Uly Kate Muchalee Ada Okla Ollie Witt Loton Ola Sovelera Doin Ahi Pyneil Hames Bioko Leone Milne APO Ciacome Im" Marietti King William Street Angelus Francisco di Pala San Fernando Ary Messer Horta UL Main Avenue Montgy Portes Loving Chapel Imenent i Rasclayn Momongt Parks Pétis Thomas Reynolds West French Place Porter Loving Chanel San Jose Ida Meadii Natalen Pew Satiitas Alanio Funeral Home Sunack Meadorial Park Willand Alexanuler South Proga Street Sorthsrup Fur Nent Inne San Jose Burial Park

Court Probes Fatal Shooting In Py District Court

A court of inquiry opened Monday in the Peace Frank Vaughan court at Py to investigate a fatal shooting. Johnnie Kinksly of Fort Samfouston was shot on November 23 by an alley man on South Lekberry Street.

Frank Vaughan Fie Dom Johnnie Kinksly Fort Samfouston Anealley Bhick Lekberry Street

City News Dne Sunday and Local Happenings

Fragmentary OCR text mentions city news and local items with unclear names. Readable parts suggest a Sunday update covering regional events, community notes, and possible public notices.

San Antonio cattle market report with mixed prices

Fort Worth and San Antonio livestock prices show broad activity across calves steers heifers and cows. Slaughter categories remain steady to higher while feeder animals and two year olds vary. values listed for weights from 150 to 260 pounds and up to 400 pounds with multiple price points and trends.

San Antonio Ape Fort Worth

Jewel Trial Attorneys Arrive for Jewel Theft Trial

The first of four planes carrying Col. Jack W. Durant and military court officials arrived in Washington for the start of the $1,390,000 Hesse jewel theft trial. Durant’s flight was grounded in the Azores due to bad weather, delaying expected appearances. A third plane with military attorneys landed in Ireland to obtain witness depositions. The fourth plane was scheduled to arrive to complete the preparatory phase.

Washington Jack W. Durant United States Durant Azores A.T. C Ireland Irjal

Raids Target San Antonio Liquor Law Violators and Knives

Three groups of law enforcement officers visited San Antonio pool halls and nightclubs Friday night and Saturday searching for liquor law violators illegal knives and juveniles working after hours. The operation included officers Ambrus Price Pogue Haseman Hensley and Ramchissel with juvenile office Ray Raneson Louis Magnon M Gonzales and Jack Hutton-Hand. Twenty two knives and one slot machine were seized and three establishments were cited for health code violations.

San Antonio Losout Street Ambrus South Texas Club Atorney Wiliam Hensley Sue Young Chick Cliff Ramchissel Hensley Ray Raneson Louis Magnon M. ©. Gonzales Jack Hutton Police Department

U S Health Official To Lead San Antonio Social Hygiene Day

Dr John R Heer Jr of the U S Public Health Service will speak at a San Antonio Social Hygiene Day observance Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Gunter hotel. The event, proclaimed by Mayor Mauermann, urges widespread venereal disease education and cooperation citywide.

John @. Heer, Jr Tls. Sukgron U. S. Public Health Service San Antonio Gunter Hotel Dudley A. Steelie Health Department Reckie Gus B. Mauermann Mer American Social Hygiene Association

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