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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1941

Page

4

Fragments From San Antonio Gossip and Student Notes

Local clipping lists social happenings, weddings, coming events and notes from Texas colleges. Names include Bexar, Murray Winn, Robert Wilson Howes, Arthur Faber, Allge Jarschke, Bill Bivins, John Steen, Esther Glenn, Murals by Ward Bernhart, and June activities in Eagle Pass and San Liberato. Mentions a 1940 literary poll and campus clubs at the University of Texas and Kappa Sigrok events.

Frank B. Simmons Burlington Kew Mexico City Murray Winn le Miller Robert T. Wilson Sfears Arthur FA Eagle Pass Hells Far Bog Hartong Alige Jarschke Bill Bivins Majestic ART LESH@R Philadelphia Raspit Resea U. of Texas Chi Fit John Steen Kappa Sigrok Austin

Induction Center to receive 1200 Texas draftees at Port Sam Houston

Beginning February 24 Port Sam Houston will receive 1200 Texas selectees at 150 daily. They will be sent to the recreation center at Dodfield after induction and will receive a month of training before assignment to the Second division and other Fort Sam Houston units. To occupy their time during stay, the army seeks old magazines and is arranging collection at the station in the eastern building.

Port Sam Houston Texas Dodfield Fort Sam Houston Army Petuiung Jestera Uilding

Two Accused Drunks Fined In County Court

South San Saba and Preston E Parker faced charges of being drunk on a city road and U S Highway 81 respectively. Each pleaded guilty and received fines of 24 dollars plus court costs totaling 647.30. The cases occurred in County Court of Law No 2 with hearings on January 22 and January 31.

Taste Peta AGO Amuorro Advess San Saba Nired Prnp Preston E. Parker Ustedes Quintana Road U. B. Highway 81

Rehearing Denied in Clements Case

The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin overruled a motion for rehearing of Albert Clements of San Antonio. He was found guilty March 6, 1940, in Megel practice of law. Clements was tried in Thirty-seventh District Court and County Court at Law No 1. He was fined $100 and cash.

Court of Criminal Appeals Austin Albert Clementy San Antonio Clements

Sentences Levied in Bicycle Thefts

Henry Garcia pleaded guilty to charges of bicycle theft. He received two 20 day sentences in County Court at Law Ro. 2. The thefts were from Raul Morales of 922 Green Street and Gan Palmer of 13 Merrick Street.

Henry Garcia Lsted Hrazes Street Wednewlas Garcia Raul Morales Green Street Gan Palmer Merrick Street

Fine levied on check charge in Georgetown case

Pleading guilty to a charge or having passed a check for $48.04, L. E. Pitts of Georgetown was assessed a fine of $1 under Judge C. J. Matthews in County Court at Law No. 2. Pitts was charged with passing the check to H. Carrington, 723 Bount Flores street, on May 28.

L. E. Pitts Georgetown Wednes C.J. Matthews Pitts H. ©. Carrington Bount Flores

Rainbow Lighting for Two Waterfalls at Kothter Park

Bars Commissioner Henry F. Help announced plans to place incandescent covered lights under the two waterfalls at the southwest end of Kothter Park to create rainbow effects. A Verge selection of advertisements offered at low prices appears in the Light Want Ads section under Clarification 73.

Kothter Pari Henry F. Help Bayern Thrusanda Wigit

Judge orders release of man held for FBI warrant

Crimins District Court Judge W. W. McCrory ruled Wednesday that city police cannot Detain a suspect for another agency without a warrant. The man, booked for agrancy, had a Hold for FBI notation. FBI official L. A. Newsom said the agency seeks no conflict with local authorities and the ruling may complicate federal efforts.

Kilgore W. W. McCrory Crimins District Court FBI Didge McCrore Wogen L. A. Newsom Federal Bureau of Investigation FDY

Dibrell Leaves Arlington to Teach Radio At North Texas

Pennell Dibrell formerly directed electrical work at Vocational Technical School. He will move to North Texas Agricultural College at Arlington to teach radio work and mathematics. U J Miller, a University of Town graduate, has been elected to replace Dibrell.

Pennell Dibrell Vovations

Pilots Plan Flight Prep Meet in San Antonio

Members of the National Sporta Man Pilots association met in San Antonio to prepare for an air field flight to Monterrey Mexico on Thursday. They toured Randolph Field and planned a conference at the Anthony hotel with a Mexican theme dinner at La Vie tasks, with Henry Kirig of Twentieth Century Fox present.

Memkers National Sporta~ Man Pilots! Association San Antonio Monterrey Mexico Randolph Meld BL Anthony la Vietas Henry Kirig Twentieth Century Fox Movie Productions Helevrew Antonio Las Angelez

Million Asked Seeim TM Stars From AKO Suit

The article details a breach of contract dispute involving Empliett and Schaefer over a film project. Promises of full cooperation from the French government and Foreign Legion, changes to cast and backgrounds, alleged harassment, and production missteps are described as the parties argue over contract terms and cancellations. France awards and Hollywood adjustments are noted as background.

Empliett French Foreign Légion Eymadelf Taid Ned Schaefer Morozco Arsistant Ene Piaintley Schaufer Rama Foreign Legion Pranre Hallywood R.K.O Mmoltell Ermo! Niott Europe France Chaeler

Insurance Group Plans Tour of Los Angeles

A 40 member Counselor's Club of Indianapollo Life Insurance company will tour Los Angeles en route to Mexico City. Edgar T. Russell and H. B. Voo vey are general agents guiding the trip. Edward E. B. Rau, company president, and A. H. Kesler, second vice president and superintendent of agencies, are listed in the group.

Indianapollo Life Insurance Company Edgar T. Russell H. B. Voo~ Vey Mexico City Edward EB. Rau Company Presiddent A. H. Kesler

Tax on Capital Assets and Gains in Income Returns

The text defines capital assets and distinguishes short-term and long-term gains and losses. It explains carryovers, alternative tax calculations, and how capital losses affect normal tax and credits, noting limits and sections referenced for deductions and net income computations.

Home cough syrup promises fast relief and savings

A home remedy article promotes a sugar and water syrup with Panes Cobinines and a resin compound for cough relief. It claims rapid loosening of phlegm, soothing irritated membranes, and easier breathing. The text touts money-back satisfaction and easy preparation, targeting frustrated readers seeking quick results.

Abd Tawien

Lady in the Dark Sets a Record for Paramount

Hollywood February 12 Paramount paid 285000 for Lady In the Dark, a record NY price for a New York show, starring Claudette Calvert. Moss Hart insisted on release in 1943 with Technicolor and top cast, while Cooper and family travel for Rag Squadron material. Various studiocrew details and industry chatter follow in this Hollywood roundup.

Louvella O Parsons Motion Picture International News Service Hollywood New York Paramount Claudette Galbert New ‘York Gertie Lawrence Claudette Calbert Lawrence Bkylark Ster Gertle Moss Hart Fara Moss Vale Fara

Bicycle Rider Hurt In Crash On Van Ness Street

Police reported Ralph Ford a 30 year old bicycle rider was injured in a crash on the 300 block of Van Ness Street. He was treated at Santa Roan Hospital for a head injury and other staff involving the Public Service ax.

Ralph Ford van Ness Atreck van Ness Street Ford Santa Roan Hospital Palley Goalborough West Mulberry Avenue Antonio Luna Vera Cruz Street Habert Green Hospital Hi Paac Salado

Dinner on the Texas Beats Seats on Sale

The Man Who Came to Dinner starring Clifton Webb will be shown at the Texas theater for one performance on Friday night February 18. The touring engagement has drawn strong approval from New York and Chicago audiences and has consistently played to full houses wherever staged.

Hollywood John Barryin Death Valley Beatty Ike Batty Avery Banutequs Pyentleth Orin Lenman Lenman Doris Hayek N. T. G. Favorita John Carroll la Conga, Couldn't Help But Notice At the’ Feldman Party How Much Michele Morgan Luisa Rainer Fuldmang Chen Kendall Mil Joan Whitney Payson Marlee Dietrich Feldomians Carole Lombard Clark Gable Louise Macy Harpers ‘Bazzar Wis Joan Payson Donald Ogden Stewart Richard Barthelmess Ruth Chatterston Countess di Prassa Jessie Barthelmess Dorothy Parker Bry Miriam Hopkins Ronald Colman Erroll Flynn Lili Damba Hen New York Errol Clifton Webb Thio Amust Tiss Chicago Moss Hart George A. Kaufman

Brophy Named as Parade Leader in Downtown Event

Venus A. Brophy chosen to direct a downtown parade. Schools and bands from St. Henry's Academy, San Fernando, St. Joseph's, School of Perpetual Help, Blessed Sacrament, and St. Teresa's prepare performances. Paraders will march from Munteds gal auditorium through Trouston and Bolodad streets to Commerce and Alamo Plana, ending at Jefferson Street.

Venus A. Brophy Seoblon Munday Miliary Mine Kiel Pathars' Club Cantal Oagthong High School Thomas Jefferson High School Munteds Gal Auditorium Trouston Street Bolodad Street Commerce Alamo Plana Jefferson Street Dix St. Henry's Academy San Fernando School St. Joseph's Academy Osvaliers School of Perpetual Help St. Mary’s Parochial School Missionettes Blessed Sacrament Sallorettes St. ‘Teresa's Academy For

County Declares Two Holidays and Sanctioned Projects

In a brief session on Wednesday the County Commissioners Court fixed February 23 and March 3 as official county holidays. March 3 was set as a holiday since March 2 Texas Independence Day falls on Sunday. A payment of 431.09 was made to Leroy Hicks for asphalt and oil used in county road improvements. The court authorized hog slaughter at the county farm and approved materials for a courthouse spring cleaning with WPA labor.

Washington Leroy Hicks

Stutsman Outlines 12 Year Study Aim for Schools

Superintendent J B Stutsman urged a 12 year curriculum plan in a San Antonio Teachers council address. He said colleges favor 12 years of work, and many students at Tintahity high school are too young to find jobs while the district discusses long term study aims.

Advanlages Curticulum San Antonio J. B. Stuteman San Antonio Teachers’ Council Countiel Misc Tintahity High

Scrap Iron Theft Case Yields One Day Jail Sentence

The case involves theft of scrap iron valued at $15 from Best Re Baun located at 105 Fir Stcent. J Day was sentenced to one day in jail at Sounty Cour at Taw No after pleading guilty. the theft allegedly involved J Ambrose of St. Anthony hatal on September 23.

Best Re Baun A. J. Ambrose St. Anthony Hatal

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