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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1941

Page

5

Royal Navy May Aid Drive In East Africa

British observers said the Royal Navy may join the East African campaign. Capture of Mersa Tadal provides a base to push along the Eritrean coast under gunfire from warships as Britons broaden a coastal advance toward Cheren and Massawa, with inland efforts from Kordie also reported. Libyan forces resisted near Bengasi as coastal consolidation continued.

Royal Navy East Africa Red Sett Eritrea Mersa Taolil Fromm Plas Mera Tadal Massaus Red Sea Porb Arid Erltrea Cairo Heynt Febre Arive Cheren Yall Massaya Britrean Merss Tadlai Kordie Siso Borsia Sal Merin Tudai Rus Corest Libya Passasion el Agnelli Darracks Rerles Bengasi Trsl Unsaren

British Halted in Sudan By Italian Reported Setbacks

Report from Rome states Italian forces reportedly halted British advances in the upper Sudan along the Omo river, with heavy artillery exchanges north of the area and aerial assaults by Hatton war planes failing to repel a Butta attack. No new Libyan front updates. mentions of regional geography and colonial boundaries. California population growth note follows with disparate figures.

Sudan Rome High Command Omo River Upper Wie Chien Seelor Kritres Daily War Communtanesat Hatton Oma Ono River Ethtonis Lake Rudo Viene Bintoniay Suteness Kenya

Two Kamed Pilots Land at Stinson Field

Two veteran pilots slipped into Stinson while a crowd celebrated in town. Alva R. DeGarmo of Shreveport, a 13,000 hour flyer tied to Western Air Express and Will Rogers legacy, and H. R. Barntet, former private pilot for Lord Beaverbrook and Hearst, arrived aboard a Western Express ship. DeGarmo later served United Airlines for 77 years, part of the era’s famed Four Horsemen group that helped launch Western Express with Ford Kelly, Manny Graham and Jimmy James.

Stinson Field Messeu Alva R. DeGarmo Shreveport Tzinator Western Air Marine Persone Will Rogers H.R. Barntet Bugis Pibisher Lord Beaverbrook Willam Randolph Hearst Ais Norton of Shipytterler DeGarme Wil Rogers Dellarme Western Air Express Rogers New York Les Angeles de Garma United Airlines United

Woman's Gun Wound Fatal on East Commerce Street

Miss Evelyn Williams, 23, of 628 Commerce Street, was fatally shot on East Commerce Street Saturday. She died at Robert G. Jauren Hospital Monday after being shot in the abdomen and side. Seddek Honey, 27, of 508 South Polaris Street, was held by deputies for questioning.

Tendle Calimerce Evelyn Willams Hest Commerce Street Willams Callis Wiltuns Addraxs Miss Williams Robert G. Jauren Hospital Seddek Honey" Howlop South Polaris Repity Sheriffs Paige Don

Judge sentences Onley for swindling with worthless check

A Texas court records 67. Matthews sentencing Onley to 10 days jail in Grover and Onley amid a plea of guilty to swindling on a worthless $2 check. The Vogue property case involves Ray Williams of Amarillo with a charge of passing a worthless check on August 20, fines and costs totaling $29.58.

Matthews Grover Onley Addess Texas Calléy Vogue Pobriary Ray Williams Amarillo Mie Some Couck

OD Pilots Here for Auto Cruise to Mexico

Sportsmen and pilots from across the country gathered in San Antonio for their first winter tying cruise to Mexico. W O M Packer, vice president of Packard Motor Car Co, and his wife joined 29 pilot members at Stinson field. They planned to reach Mexico City Tuesday and Monterrey Thursday, with a barbecue en route at Laredo. Several women attendees included Mrs. John T. Remy and Mrs. Florence H. Boswell. Local members include Col and Mrs. Jack Lapham and Z. E. Herelta. Packer was to speak on defense problems on KTSA radio at 3:20 pm.

Couuntry San Antonio Mexico W. OM. Packer Packard Motor Car Company Detroit Sportsman Pilot's Association Stinson Field Packers Gens Meadar Jr Jenye Mexico City Monterrey Laredo John T. Remy New York Florence H. Boswell Cleveland Jsts Gol Jack Lapham Z. E. Herelta Texas Packer KTSA

Girl 17 Revived After Heart Attack at Home

Miss Judy Martin, 17, at 386 Mission Street, suffered a heart attack at her home. Firemen administered oxygen and revived her, then she was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital for testing by staff and a physician.

Judy Martin Mission Street Martin Robert B. Green Hospital

Lions Club to Hear Dr Durant This Week

The Lions Club announces a talk by Dr Durant at the weekly meeting. The event, held at the Guntert hotel, includes a chamber program and an added attraction by William James Durant, noted historian.

Lions Club Dr. Durant Wiliam James Durant Philosaher

Laddie the dog near death under vet care recovers

Monterey Gulil November 11 A weakened dog named Laddie was brought to Chanute Field after a master left for camp. Veterinary staff report a better outlook after a night’s rest warm nourishment and care. Private Eyvelt South and Lieut. Raymond J Lowall oversee treatment and aim to restore the dog to health for return to Hermal.

Monterey Gulil Faltinius Laddie Airdale Neay Camp Chanute TE Opty Ladelle

F. O. E. President to Speak in S A

Charles P. McCann of Newark, J. president of the Protest Order of Eagles, will speak to the San Antonio Aerie on Wednesday February 19. Local committee in charge includes Joe Blewers Paul E Stetfler Witkin Mossa William J. Mooty and Wiltin T Sauter.

Charles P. McCann Newark Order of Eagles San Antonio Aerie Jefrange Joe Blewers Paul E Stetfler Witkin Mossa Wiliam J. Mooty Wiltin 'T Sauter

Eight Medical Corps Officers Shifted Between Posts

The Medical Corps of Stalign Hospital Port Satay Houston shifted eight officers to Citys Wolters Mineral teratte Wyena. Listed names include Plest Livuke SB Bag Roth TL Detel WW Hain D D Junes J B Bailey J B Galleys Robbins N FP Water.

Hos Pital Port Satay Houston Wolters Mineral Wyena Ora Plest Livuke Bag- Roth Detel WW. Hain D. D. Junes J.B. Bailey J. B Galleys Robbins N.fp

Reservists Reporting for Active Duty in Eighth Corps Area

Army reservists in the Eighth Corps area begin reporting for active duty as part of the army expansion Pollogran. Second division mobilizes by February 15. 32 join Seventh Service company and 4th Elstith Ordnance Service. Allocations assign 92 to Randolph fleet and multiple forts and camps across Texas and Denver. Reservists are enlisted men who joined the enlisted reserve after regular service.

Regula Army Eighth Corps Ford Sar Houston Oxls Fort Bliss Camp Hulen Camp Bowie Fort D. A Gell Fort Crockett Camp Wallace Fort Muazhuea Arts Lowry Nield Denver San Angelo

Talked with God Promises Life Transformation Through God Power

An advertisement-style narrative claims ten years after talking with God, the author attained wealth and stability. It urges readers to request a free teaching from Dr. Frank B. Robinson, Dept. 654, Moscow Idaho, promising life changes and financial improvement through a God-Power.

Gal Lome Kone God Frank B. Robinson Dept Moscow Tdaho Frank B. Bobrson

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