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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1941

Page

7

Mobilization plan for San Antonio Boy Scouts announced

A January mobilization drill for 3003 San Antonio Boy Scouts was announced by Mayor Maury Maverick after a conference with Scout officials. The event, to be held Saturday morning, aims to test quick, organized response in emergencies like war, floods, or storms, with Scouts mobilizing by radio and assembling at unnamed locations before entertainment ceremonies.

San Antonio Maury Maverick Maverick George P. Burnett Scouts William Greet Burnett England Alll Senita Mitvertok Hole Erie Boy Scout Movement

Voting Machine Seals to Be Broken in County Election

The county election board, authorized by Judge Harry L. Howard, will break seals on 208 voting machines used in the recent election. The board members are Budge Chatica W. Ancheteon, Albert G. Trawalter, and Owen W. Kilday. The request notes more than 10 days have passed since the last election and there was no contest.

Boxer County

S A Man Charged With Deadly Attack

A charge of assault to murder was filed Tuesday in Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan's court against Charles Anthony of 108 Apache Street. Anthony allegedly assaulted Blurtest Wryatts of 1274 South San Marcos on February 4. City Detective PSP Lilstepage argued the complaint. In a separate case, Sy W. Todd of 1281-2 Gonzales Avenue faced charges for tacotfes possession, alleged by City Detective Fd Amroker.

Asault Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan Charles Anthony Apache Street Anthony South San Marcos Psp Lilstepage Tarcotfes Fd Amroker

Greeks Seize Central Albania Mountain Regions

Greek forces claimed control of Trebe shits mountains north of Kitsura and Berati, pressing Tepcleni to the west as Italian counterattacks failed. Government officials said Italian resistance had been worn down and that Greek gains extend along a longest mountain range in the area.

Athens Albania Trebeshits Kitsura Berati Tepcleni Tidrile Gaint Betwen

WG TU Youth Drive Slated In San Antonio

Miss Rita Smith leads a youth drive organized by local groups including the W. W. A. with church tutors meeting Friday at 7520 Chestsno Avenue to plan youth activities and temperance outreach under Mrs Real Fils and Mrs Glass supervision.

San Antonio Rita Smith Myra J. M. Glass Smith Conke School OF Drama Dallas X. W. A. Will Mach Mra Glass Migetlig Real Fils Couy

City Fire Alarm System Renovations Underway

Police and Fire Commissioner Laury Linseannals reports a city wide upgrade to the fire alarm system. The first unit has been installed at Police Headquarters intersection of Elm Marys and Market streets, with a gasoline generator to power the five alarm units during outages and public service failures.

Piva Laury Linseanls EL Mary's Market Jstreets Tir

Health Officers Called to Duty in City War Effort

Health officers Dr J W Palmer and Dr G D Boyd have been called to army service effective February. Dr John Worshen will be added to the city health staff to fill vacancies, as reported amid wartime duties. Hopkins guest of queen in London as President Roosevelt’s envoy travels to Britain.

J. W. Palmer G. D. Boyd W. Os. Icing Army Sevylen John Worshen Hone

Kidney-Bladder Sufferers Here's A Great Medicine

A reading lists a purported remedy said to aid kidney and bladder discomfort. The text markets various tonics and concoctions, claiming immediate relief and a long history of use, mentioning several brand names and health claims without clear scientific support.

Corps Draws General’s Praise for Weather Handling

General Marshall commended the Eighty Corps area headquarters for managing administration of the Army expansion program. He noted effective handling of problems caused by heavy rain and bad weather, praising leaders under Drig. Gen. Richard Donovan and Gen. George Mare shall for their efforts.

George ©. Mareshall Army Richard Donovan Marshall

Marihuana charge filed against local man Hobrecht

Joe Hobrecht longtime San Antonio reading headlum was charged in Justice of Peace Bat Corrigan's court with possession of marijuana on February 1. The complaint signed by City Detective HA Ameacket lists 15 witnesses and set bond at 2500. Hobrecht, with prior prison sentences, has a long Bexar County record and is linked to the unsolved Lynn Stephens case.

Joe "Birecter Hobrecht San Antonio Hobrecht East Commerce Strest Peace Bat Corrigan HA Ameacket J.D. Robards Jack Hale John W. Todd Carrigan Bexar County Wig Lynn Stephens Lang Bun Antonio

Policeman to Take Border Duty in Federal Move

William M. Porter resigned Tuesday from the Sax Antonis police department to join the Federal border patrol service. Porter had served since 1938 as fireman and cadet. Also, Tas sent in his resignation to the Fire and Police Commission.

William M. Porter Sax Antonis Joli Prderal Border Patrol Service Porter Joe Naz Tatton Ag Poline Commis Islaner Louis P. Lipscomb Biasailil

S A Woman Found Dead in Her Bed

Police investigated the death of 42 year old Manuella Macins of 921 Elliot Street who was found by neighbor Margaret Marks at 2112 Nat Suilles Street. Inquest was conducted by Justice of the Peace Ottis Wesk.

Manuella Macins Elliot Street Mergaret Marks Nat Suilles Justice of the Peace Ottis Wesk

Niemoeller Converts to Catholicism in Berlin

BERLIN February 4 The Rav Marlin Niemoeller once a World War II commander and foe of Hitler from Dahlem Church has become a convert to Roman Catholicism and may be released from a concentration camp. Reliable authority says he was imprisoned for refusing to acknowledge the Reich church and his pastorate could end, a move that surprised observers who noted his long opposition to Nazi efforts.

Berlin INS Rav Marlin Niemoeller Hitler

Radio Expert Off to Brazil

BME Seigem Morris Robinson, expert Wilt the Headquarters Squadron at Randolph Field, ordered to duty in Alyday Taneleo Brazil as part of the United States salistary mission. He sails from New York Friday for his new station in South America.

Seigem Morris Robinson Randolph Field Alyday Taneleo Brazil United States Salistary Mission New York South America

Hunting Trip Accident Kills Soldier at Fort Sam Houston

Pvt. Hayberth of Fort Sam Houston and Pvt. Wil Gayles were in a hunting party when Hayberth’s shotgun discharged while crawling under a blind on Gelind road near Brookfield. They collided with a radio patrol car on South Hackberry street. Hayberth died at the hospital after being rushed from the scene.

P.O. Harwerth Fort Sam Youstot Haybérth Wil Gayles Fort Sam Houston South Hackberry Street Te Couintey Army Post Army Hospital Gelind Brookfeld Haylarth Tanee

Soldiers Seek Amy Bomber Near Morton Washington

A mixed force including officers, enlisted men, state patrols, and youths gathered at a base camp near the Little Rockies west of Morton to search for a bomber believed lost after a weekly aircraft vanished. Maj Charles Overacker led the Seventy-fifth Squadron from McChord Field as 160 rescuers planned a multi-day trek to the crash site, which authorities placed about 312 airline miles from Morton.

Morton Wash Sriny Gir Corps Little Rockies Charles Ovetacker McChord Field Overseker Ovevorker Awit California

Suspect Held But Shirts Unclaimed

Police detained a man after a shirt shipment he carried was dropped and run from. A three block chase ended with the suspect caught near the 100 block in North Pele. Officers stated they do not know who the shirts belong to.

Gaza Garza North Pele Bub Belony

Home Guards to Talk Uniforms in San Antonio

San Antonio Home Guards plan a Tuesday meeting at the adjutant general’s office to discuss a machine set for 8 percent interest. Commander CYL HL. Landers notes ranch dress as the favored style after other options were ruled out for resembling army apparel.

San Antonios Geteral Cyl HL. Landers San Antonio Anders

Knox resigns as Shrine recorder to lead Alzalar temple post

George P. Knox resigns as project superintendent at the civic and conservation camp at Franklin Ud to become recording officer for the Alzalar temple of the Shrine. R. H. Krisch will succeed Knox in his COC position.

George P. Knox Pranklis Ud Cneorder Alzalar R. H. Krisch Knoc

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