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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1949
Page
1
Local column recounts odd recipes for keeping flies from picture frames and eradicating vermin with a onion infusion and a stavesacre based mix. It also mentions a druggist’s quip about cevadilla and peachy seed, plus various city fare and personnel moves including the Millers moving to a new home on Sims Avenue.
In Hollywood gossip from February, Mary Jane Saunders inherits Shirley’s parts including now and forever and sorrowful Jones. A nearby auto accident with Mary Jane is not delaying her career. Snapshots include John Crawford Clark Gable at a Beverly Hills hotel cocktail party with Lauren Bacall baby Jana, Nadia Gardiner baby shower, Alice Faye and Phil Harris rare appearance, and Mary Pickford denying auction of Sam Goldwyn Studio. Adele and Emile Byfield hosts noted, with Mary Pickford and Sam Goldwyn Studio mentioned.
At Fort Meade February 5 the court martial of Capt. Samuel F. Wolford, charged with neglecting duty at Wurzburg camp, is expected to conclude Monday. Defense plans a surprise move. Capt. Joel Holmes Jr. of Philadelphia has been acquitted. Holmes testified that Pvt. Joseph Suggs delayed reporting frostbite that led to both feet amputation, while Suggs recovers at Walter Reed in Washington.
Radio listings note KTLA Saturday night program Sing It Again with Gene Raymond and Cecil B. DeMille as frontline hosts and KABC Sunday night Stop The Music at 7. A mystery melody described as war inspired may be Bugle Call Blues.
Urbana report notes University of Wingis poultry extension specialist F. Ridlen urges gathers hatching eggs at least three times daily to protect from temperature changes and avoid rough handling that reduces hatchability. He stresses careful egg management for better hatch rates.
In Minneapolis a 52 year old woman named Eva Roepke sacrificed her life to warn seven other residents as a fire broke out in a bumne apartment building. Her body was found in a second floor hallway. she lived in a first floor unit.
A syndicated feature discusses how unconscious drives shape habits and why willpower often fails. It notes a defense mechanism linking early family wrenching shocks to present behavior and suggests redirecting impulses into wiser channels as the path to lasting change.
Howard Vaughn of Dixon California was elected president of the National Wool Growers. Honorary presidents include R. C. Rich of Burley Idaho and C. B. Ward of Del Rio. Vice presidents span multiple states and districts. J. M. Jones was chosen secretary treasurer, E. E. Marsh assistant secretary. The women’s auxiliary elected Mrs. Clell Lang of Yakima president and set Denver as the 1950 convention city.
Fragmented names and scattered details indicate a marriage record with multiple individuals including Wiley Wallates and Roderick Kenneth, with additional likely partners such as Adela, Ruby Lee, Susi Fisher, Lily Juarez, Bernice, and Verene. The text is jumbled and partially unreadable, preserving only hints of personal names and potential spouses.
Your Daily Horoscope column cites star signs from February through November. It notes blessings from faith and community, urges prayer and self discipline, and highlights personal growth, family ties, and cautious spending guided by Venus and astrology. Birth references include literary figures and general advice for tempering mood and energy.
Mrs Herman D Burd of Huntington West Virginia has given birth to her eleventh child while her soldier husband is stationed away from home She says an extension of leave would allow him to be with the children The Burds have a 32 year old husband who enlisted in December 1947 after saying he could not support the family The brood ages span from four days to 13 years and the couple's 1935 marriage produced their first child a year after.
Washington February 9 1947 The White House papers of Abraham Lincoln have been publicly accessible for a year. David C Mearns Library of Congress notes speculation about their origin and purpose remains lively. He cites Butler Colum University president who claimed to have saved the papers from destruction and influenced their transfer to the Library of Congress Lincoln had deposited them in 1919 with a 24 year embargo after his death in 1926.
Police Saturday blamed juveniles for stealing $16 in silver from theOffering plate at St. Josephs chapel Entry into the chapel on Stone wall age and Huron street was gained by breaking a window and removing the glass Blood was found in the chapel indicating the burglar cut his hand and bled inside.
A California divinity student, David S. Coffman, 24, was sentenced by a Chicago judge to one year and a day in prison after refusing to register for the draft. Federal Judge Walter Labay offered to continue the case to April 19 to give Coffman a chance to change his mind and comply with the law.
Municipal Judge John P McMahon says ten months is long for police to hold a warrant when the arrestee is easy to find He questions police for serving a warrant sworn out last April on Bernard Snellings wife Elen who said she filed the paper charging intoxication and asked to withhold service as long as no further disturbance Snellings was found guilty and fined 15 dollars
Saturday Review highlights brunch outfits with Mrs Jesse Jones in a gray suit and red ribbon, Mrs Chester Kilpatrick in navy with a navy straw topper, Mrs Tom Sharp in a fur scarf and black suit, Mrs Wes Mcallister in a black velveteen beret, Mrs George Coates in navy hat with feathers, Rose Ann Reed in green and red plaid cape coat, Nancy Blackburn in a white fur cap, Mrs Lows Saur in black bonnet and coat, Mrs Kenneth Thomas in a brown sailor hat, and more at Oak Hills and Anacacho venues.
Zygmunt Ada Musia, a 32 year old Polish refugee held in San Antonio County jail for 12 months because neither Venezuela nor Poland would accept him for asylum. A hearing occurred January 23 1918 before a two man immigration board. He entered the U S illegally from Mexico last year and had previously lived in Venezuela. A deportation warrant was issued February 18 138 days after his arrest.
In Dallas a state suit seeks to block a private club, the Suburban, for selling mixed drinks after curfew under a locker plan. The case, brought by the attorney general, questions if Texas liquor laws apply to private clubs and if members may store and mix own drinks at the club. The hearing proceeded in 116th District Court.
Delegates Kay Willoughby and party will leave Saturday for San Angelo after attending the National Woo Gravy es convention. While in town they stayed at the St. Anthony hotel and hosted a rocktall and dinner party for outerstate visitors. Among 90 guests was Mrs Beauford Jester of Austin visiting her mother Mrs J A Buchanan at the St. Anthony. Tables for six and eight were decorated with spring blossoms.
An OCR ad promotes a Marian Martin sewing pattern and a Light Pattern Dept offering a 2008 Teenage pattern in sizes 12, 16, 24 with double ruffled skirt and bow at the waist. It promises easy fit with illustrated chart and requests 23 cents, plus 15 cents for the pattern book, via San Antonio Light.
Mrs. Eugene Nolte entertained a group of St Anthony winter residents and friends at a luncheon in the Colonial room. Guests included Mrs Kath yn Miller of Dallas and Mrs Beauford Jester of Austin. The table featured green cloth yellow blossoms and amber crystal with place cards for 20 as Mrs Woodward prepares to leave Jacksonville after a visit of several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Otis Farnsworth Jr and Mr and Mrs Alan Farnsworth hosted a dinner party at Oak Hills Country Club Friday evening honoring Miss Lois Kirkpatrick and her fiancé True Hall Jr The table decor featured carnal tans stock candytuft and mones in pink and purple tones Thirty guests attended also Miss Jacquellyn Goare entertained a group of friends at a dancing party Friday at the Ft Sim Houston Officers club
Saturday evening events include studio suppers in Ft San Houston quarters honoring Bria and Gen and Mrs Henry L Hodes with Wilbur Liteton and Alen Fert y hosting a cocktail party for Aud rey Phillips and Charles Schreier TH. Marriage notices list Lois Kirk patrick and Trudtl Hull Jr at 8:30 p.m. First Presbyterian church followed by a reception. Ruth Tucker and Jack Skates wed at 8 p.m. St Pauls Episcopal church with a Renaissance room reception at the Menger hotel.
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