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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1941

Page

5

Death Penalty Assessed in Henry Killing Case

In Lake Charles Louisiana on February 8 7 the court sentenced 24 year old Mrs Tonito Henry to death for murder marking a second death penalty within 32 months. The victim was Joseph P Calloway a Houston salesman. Witness Burks testified Henry met Calloway near Orange and later forced him to disrobe in a rice field before shooting him. Letters allegedly from Burks offered to take the blame. Henry previously faced a death sentence in a prior trial later set aside by the state supreme court.

Joseph P. Callowny Horser Plytion Burks Henry Calloway State Supreme Court

Spiritual Life Class Meeting at Madison Square Church

The Spiritual Life class of Madison Square Presbyterian meets Monday at 3 p.m. at the assembly house, 19 Camden Street. Mrs. C Ball will teach.

Madison Square Presbyterian Church Assembly House Camden Street C. Ball

Travis Park Group to Meet Monday at 10:35 A.M.

The Whe Wowan's Society of Chris ten service at Menvis Park pietho church will meet Monday at 10 35 a m Mrs J D Cage will preside in the absence of other details this notice records a scheduled meeting at the local church with Mrs Cage as presiding officer.

Travis Park Mark’s Travis Fark Westatinatin South Utes Wereet Sonny Belors Renu Hny Mali Avenue Church Mali Averdami Boiy Mount Galvaiy Fmt Darksor Phrons Ag Mtns FOM Jorgantorn Jior Bunday Nus

Central Christian Women Plan Meetings

The Benevolent department of the Women’s Council at Central Christian Church will meet in the church annex at 9 730 a.m. Monday. The Women’s Bible class meets at 10 20 a.m. Tuesday to work on quilts for Britty and Relief find. A covered dish supper will be served. The refowado supnur of young people will be held at 6 20 p.m. Thursday. The Planer club will meet at the same time.

The Benevolent Department of Th! Women’s Council of Central Christian Church Wll Church Annex Clu

Laymen Plan Free Methodist Fete and Revival

Laymen of San Antonio Free Methodist Church announce a Monday night bouquet with speaker Dr. Fh. Don Sancralb, associate in lay activities, and district leader Oblenga. Dr. W. W. Jackson oversees the program as revival services continue at West Travis and North Spring streets with Rev. Binter McKay preaching Sunday at 11 a.m. A meeting at 7 p.m. will pose the question Where Are the Dead as the revival runs through February 1.

San Antonio West Travis North Spring Blnter McKay Green- Wile San Atlonio Mckayl

Boy Scouts Guests of Churches for Joyner Marriage Talk

The Rev. William H. Joyner will marry, then preach at churches across the city Sunday. Methodist churches including Brock’s, McKinley Avenue, Wood, Laurel Heights, and Heights Avenue Dejlist are among those hosting services and welcoming the boy scout troops and visitors.

Boy Scouts W. Bi. Joyner Phsa Boy Scout Fie Brocks William H. Joyney McKinley Avenue Wood Mat Bhellowne Laurel Helkhis Lienyer iPentta Dejlist Church Heights

Beacon Hill to Honor Boy Scouts

The Beacon plans an 11 p m service honoring Boy Scouts with a sermon by Rev Arthur Vo Bane. The event marks a community recognition of Scouting members and their contributions.

Beacon. Hill Boy Scout Arthur Vo Bane

Netherlands Indies imposes export licensing to curb material flow

The Netherlands East Indies government approves a 30 country export licensing system aimed at blocking scarce materials from ending in wartime states. A special licensing committee may issue permits only if it won t serve enemy interests. Japan is excluded from the list but likely treated as restricted. Policy takes effect February 18 with broader reach by March 1 in other territories.

Batavia Netherlands East Mindies Netherlands East Indies Japan Aso Dutch East Indies Javea Pebrusry 18 Merch’ 1

Pastor to Speak in St Louis as National Christian Mission Member

The Rev Adbert P Shickey pastor of Travis Park Methodist church leaves Sunday afternoon for St Louis Missouri to speak as a member of the National Christian Mission and will return the following Saturday The Rev B Hardy will speak in his place this Saturday night.

Adbert P. Shickey Trawis Park Methodist Church Tor Bt Nls, Mo National Christian Mission B. Hardy

Lord's Prayer Sermon Series At Madison Square Church

A series of sermons based on the Lord's Prayer will begin Sunday at 7:90 p m at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. The Rev Samuel L Harry will lead the first sermon titled How Old Are You. The Rev Mr Terry Will speak on another topic in the series.

Madson Square Presbyterian Church Samiel L. Harry Bynday Terry Will Spears

Imperative Now Topic At Highland Park Presbyterian Church

The Rev Baxter D D Greer preaches on The Imperative Now at Highland Park Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11 a.m. A church dinner and meeting of the board of trustees follow, with signups at 5 16 p m Wednesday.

Baxter D. D. Greer Highland Park Presbyterian Church

Local Bexar Facts Highlights Personal Notes and Events

Frank W. Brady and U. G. ROL compile a column of social items and community updates. The column mentions upcoming weddings including Orcenuth Fly Jr and others, a Houston Fat Stock Show note, birthdays for Mrs. Pred Smitis, a nurse’s theater group activity, and local residents like Henry Strin trip, Ralph Dillard, and Gene Gunn, with brief references to a recent auto accident involving Mrs. George Kemper and related social chatter in Texas communities.

Frank W. Brady U. G Secompaniment Neddts Harvey Westen Union Sereondery Bucher Bob Hard Jesse A. Oppenheimer Ings Buck Monterrey Henry Strin Patsons Our Lady of the Ralph Dillard Lillian G Pred Smitis Mile Ton Sholant Gelling Henself Claded Big Pharmaceution Asen Texas U Monroe Cauble Ds & Soldier Reel Arms For Iva Chihuahua Texas Experiment Theater Group Orcenuth Fly JR Herman Bartram George Kemper Gene Gunn Anie Joe Kin

Gideons Honor National Officer At San Antonio Event

Gideons will honor International vice president Andrey Wyzenbeek of Chisago with a dinner by the San Antonio camp at Milam Center. He will speak at Cumberland Presbyterian church Wednesday service and at Harney Rand Infantry chapel at 6:30 AM. He will also address worship at Pruitt Avenue Baptist church Sunday night. Gideons plan night services at New Light Baptist church with J. W. Brazier as speaker.

Andrey Wyzenbeek Chisago The Gideons San Antonio Oveaplention Cumberland Presbyterian Church Harney Rand Y. A Pruitt Avenue Baptist Church New Light Baptist Church At & Pom J. Wv. Brazier

Woodlawn Methodist Church to Host Supper and Classes

Woodlawn Methodist Church at 67a P. a hosts a Wednesday supper starting at 6 30 p m with worship and classes to follow at 7 40 p m The event aims to engage community members with faith based activities and a church gathering in a local field setting.

Woodlawn Woodlawn Methodist Church P. A Wedmwadey Feild de

Halt in Japanese Advance Bounces Back in Onan

Chinese forces repelled a Japanese thrust toward Nanyang in southern Honan. A two day battle left a full Chinese regiment wiped out, with reinforcements and support from Chinese troops pushing back near Nanyang. Fighting also continued near Hongkong as Chinese guerillas harassed Japanese units in the area.

Hongkong Peb Nanyang Honan Provinnes Central Wale Chow Here

Past Presidents of PTA Feted at Founders Day Program

Past presidents of the leaner Brackenridge Elementary PTA were honored during a run founders day program at the school. G. W. 4, King, city health officer, spoke on Community Health. Ant Hue pupils of Miss Tica Palin presented a healthy play.

Alpha Class Set to Meet Wednesday

The Alpha class of Madison Square Presbyterian Church will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. T. H. Halton on Magnolia Avenue Ost Wes. Miss LM Mry Banner will discuss The Influence of Religion on Art.

Madison Square Presbyterian Church T. H. Halton Wes Magnolia Avenue LM Mry. Banner

Ministers to Attend Session at Southern Methodist University

Five city ministers will attend the Fordren lectures at Southern Methodist University in Dallas February 3 to 7. They are the Revs. S. L. Batchelor WLR Covinithael Exdwh onl hous G. A. Schulze and Etmer Jj Hierhotzer.

Southern Methodist University Dallas L. Batchelor Wlr Covinithael Onlhous G. A. Schulze Etmer Jj Hierhotzer

Man's Inhumanity Talk by Rev Simuel L Tory

The Rev. Simuel L Tory will discuss Man's Inhumanity to Man at the Business Men's Bible Club meeting. Mrs Elena Dirmer-Wick will be guest soloist at morning services of the Denver Heights Methodist Church on Sunday.

Simuel L. Tory Gulst Elena Dirmer-Wick Moi Denver

Sunday Church Services Across San Antonio Dense Listing

A sprawling list of Sunday services across San Antonio churches and spiritual groups. Numerous pastors and locations are noted including Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, Episcopalian, and other denominations. times range from early morning to evening with various Sunday school sessions and youth programs.

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