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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1946

Page

4

Hand Cut in Escaping Fire Injures Woman in 900 Avenue Apt

A resident, a woman aged three, suffered a severe laceration to the sight after smashing a window to escape smoke from a burning mattress in a 900 Avenue apartment Sunday night. Damage from weekend fires reached 1675 dollars across incidents. A fire at T. J. Dalton’s home on Malin Street caused 150 dollars damage. J. T. Smith’s residence on Alametos Street sustained 875 dollars damage from a gas heater blast. Another blaze at Henry C. Menger’s home on West Theo Avenue caused 100 dollars in losses due to a defective fireplace.

Son Wee Sramon Avenua T. J. Dalton Malin Street San Antonio J. T. Smith Alametos Street Henry C. Menger Theo Avenue

Pair Charged With Dumping Trash In St Hedwig Road Case

Two men are due in the court of Justice of the Peace Aftor Marckwardt on the Austin highway Tuesday morning on charges of dumping trash on the St Hedwig road. James Perez of 802 Green Street and Garcia Ramirez of 91 East Commerce Street are the defendants. Clifford Russ, secretary to County Commissioner Robert L. Chr, is the complaining witness.

Court of Justice of the Peace Aftor Marckwardt Austin St. Hedwig Road James Perez Green Street Garcla Ramirez East Commerce Street Clifford Russ Robert L. Chr

Veterans to Broadcast Views on WOAL Radio Series

Veterans may air envions via a weekly WOAL program The Voice of the Veterans at 6 30 p m Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays starting February 12 Viewpoints will be shared through letters to the show and aired on air

WOAL Voice of the Veterans

Officials Return After Flu Attack

Two courthouse officials, County Commissioner Robert P. Ulbr and District Judge John Pate Onion, returned to work Monday after a week’s absence due to influenza. Laurence Hammers of 220 Lacey Drive was charged with theft of 51 dollars from Ollie Williams of 409 Roberts Street on February 7 in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan’s court.

Robert P. Ubr John PF Pate" Onion 73Rd District Court Laurence Hammers Lackney Drive Ollie Williams Roberts Street Frank Vaughan

Board Debates Finance Plan For Coliseum Sale Bonds

W W McAllister sent a letter to the planning board proposing finance options for Coliseum handling. He urged Dittmar and Company to be advised of the issue and to form a syndicate to manage bids, noting favorable past interest rates and inviting other interested firms to bid through the same channel.

Coliseum W. W. McAllister St Aghony Hotel McAllister Dittmar and Company Div Mesllister Hon Company Syn. Meate

Donat Signs for English Film in Hollywood Buzz

Hollywood gossip parcel reports Donat set to join an English film project and notes Adrian Scott directing So Well Remembered in authentic locale. Anne Shirley travels, Scott’s English-language debut, and rising TV station interest from Disney and General Electric engineers amid license chatter. Betty Loesser deal for two films with Paramount, and various Hollywood social updates including Joan Fontaine party plans.

Louvella D. Parsons Hollywood INS Robert John Horton Air Force Donat Hob Stanton Dick Haymes the Waller Slezaks Adrian Scott Anne Shirley Englland RKO Scott James Hitter Anne Dent Sam Goldwyn Siew Flecele Washington Walt Misney

Five in Bloody 40 Minutes Reported in Early Sunday Affrays

Five stabbing victims were treated after a series of affrays within 40 minutes early Sunday. Names and addresses include Simon Padilla at 220 Romero Street, Richard Rodriguez at 1711 Durango Street, Eliuerto Caroneda at 1608 West Salinas Street, Domingo Orocha at 315 Holland Street, and Pascual Casas at 231 Cordilla Street, all unidentifed assailants.

Tve Simon Padilla Romero Street Pris Guadalupe Richard Rodriguez Durango Street Las, Moras Monterey Eiwmierto Caroneda West Salinas Nueves and Commerce Isbrets Domingo Orocha Holland Street Ayenue Pascual Casas Cordilla Street Thirtieth San Lais

Frances Gifford Seeks Fewer Glamour Roles and More Type

Hollywood star Frances Gifford says her career pivot is toward fewer glamorous parts and more defined types. She recalls starting in Henry Aldrich comedies and screen roles from Second Mrs. Porter to Our Vines Have Tender Grapes, expressing desire for solid comedy leads and roles akin to Irene Dunne.

Frances M.g-M Frascos Matt

Women Face Theft Charges In Fort Sam Houston Case

Ruby White and Jessie Williams were charged with theft of $4 from Fort Sam Houston soldier Jesse DePue in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan's court on Monday February 9. Williams also faced a robbery charge tied to the same incident.

Ruby White Houston Jessie Williams Jesse Depue Fort Sam Houston Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan

St Marys Extends Riverside Drive Name to Highway 181

Riverside drive east of Highway 281 will be renamed South St. as commissioners approve extending its city line to Highway 181 at Hot Wells Boulevard. The change makes the street name reflect the new, longer stretch.

South St. Mary's Stret Commissioners Court Riverside Drive High Way Hot Wells Boulevard South St. ‘S.street

Health Department Faces $39,000 Deficit Before Board Meeting

City health director Dr. Lewis C. Hobbyins disclosed a $39,000 shortfall as the department faces retrenchment. Mayor Gus Mauermann allocated $4,000 from the general fund and $100 from the American Hygiene Association, with other funds from unexpended salaries. The department plans to revise the $85,000 Litem program for the current year.

City Health Department Joe Lon Lewis C. Hobbins City Health Gus Mauermann American Hygiene Association

Wider Trade Zone Favored by City Zoning Commission

The San Antonio Zoning Commission recommended changing the Grayson Street Evelid Avenue site from a Department to a commercial district for Royal Crown Bottling. It urged broader Grayson Street reclassification from Euelié to St. Mary's, noting narrower blocks hinder development. Building Inspector Wideman said the change would allow 60 foot or wider widths for Grayson Street and the council scheduled a February 28 public hearing.

San Antonio Cael Wideman Grayson Street

Parked Cars Lose Cash and Clothes In Weekend Stolen Goods

Several hundred dollars in cash and clothing were stolen from parked autos on West Flores Street and West Commerce Street while a tourist court was nearby. A trunk with clothing valued at hundreds of dollars was also taken from another car. Edward J. Boyd was charged with forgery in connection with a $175 check cashed at Alum National Bank.

William Goodrean West Commerce Street L. Hillmeyer Heral Mitain Edward J. Borah Carmien Street Main Avenue Martin Street Edward J. Boyd Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan Leeland Kilmer Alum National Bank

Surviving Betz Family Noted In Obituary Notice

A San Antonio native, 90 year old Mrs Wilhelmina Betz, dies and funeral arrangements are set at Zizike-Kearns funeral home with interment at St Marys cemetery. She is survived by four daughters Mrs Albert Philip Mrs John T Brady Mia Amanda Murrie and Mes Wesley Brieger all of San Antonio two sons W Wallus Betz of San Antonio and Wh H Fetz of Burbank California twenty grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. An unrelated 1895 forecast mentions atomic power by G Wells.

Wilhelmina Pedaveni San Antoniaty Araym Tuesney Zizike-Kearns St. Mary's Cemetery Bel Albert Philip John T. Brady Mia Amanda Murrie Mes Wesley Brieger San Antonio Wwallus Betz Whh Fetz Burbank Calif

Fort Sam to GeNet Fort Sam to GeNet

Fort Sam hosts a transfer of the Medical Plaid Service School from Carlisle Barracks to Fort Sam Houston on February 16. The 42nd Medical Battalion, activated August 1940, under Col. Robert PB Campbell, has served as a demonstration unit for the school. In December 1944 it received a meritorious service award for its performance.

Carlisle Barranks Fort, Sam Houston Vame Robert PB. Campbell

Services Held for Lt. Claude Smith

Funeral services were held Monday in Porter Loring for Lt. Claude Clay Smith 24 who died Sunday at a local hospital. Interment followed at Mission Burial Park with Rev. Sherwood Davis officiating. Smith had been an Air Corps instructor during the war and resided at 2002 Sacramento Street, a lifelong resident of San Antonio.

Porter, Loringhane Claude Clay Smithy Mission Burial Park Sherwood Davis Smittad Air Corps Sacramento Street Liferonz San Antonin

Hearing Set In Robbery Case For Two Michigan Men

Two Michigan men, C. Wyse and Charles E. Townsend, are scheduled for a 10 40 a m hearing before U S Commissioner Paul A Lockhart on fugitive charges tied to a December robbery of the Tyre postmaster and the Trinity Finance Co at 437 Broadway. They face combined charges under 25 000 and the two offenses are described as linked.

Neange Wu U.S Paul A. Lockhart Michigan Tyre Mich Hay C. Wyse Charles E. Townsend Trinity, Finance Company Broaiway

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis

Quick remedy ad promotes Creomulsion for bronchitis and chest cold relief. Claims it penetrates to throat to loosen phlegm and soothe inflamed bronchial membranes. Says it contains creosote and other medicines, is non narcotic, and guarantees relief with a money back offer if sleep is not restored.

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