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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1945

Page

7

Citations G I Risks Life To Save Supplies In France

Elmo J Friesenhalm son of Lieut H and a Cunno r whose wit Mr td Mrs Ferdinand Prive ne Wes at 302 East Cuyson street San Antonio has received the Bronze Star for heroic action in France. On August 11 1944 Private Palasian repeatedly passed burning buildings to save supplies in a dusting? fire by enemy shells. His unit is PRC Elm o 5 fires Stet Spt. Frank A Gordova whose wife lives at 802 East Carson om

Flo Elmo J. Friesenhalm Ferdinand Prievéne East Cuyson Tehahn Af San Antonio Emanalia A Hahn Herale France Begin Palasenliam Telyner PRC Stet Spt Frank A. Gordova East Carson Om Feng United States Fen Major Crawford Migs Dnogene Kimbriel Meriny McKloley Ave Major Edney Lois Gens Pillar Alley Avenue Edney Pred E. Edney Chapel Hil N.C Crawford Samzane Germany Mediterranean Wheater

Protestant Isolation Hit in New York Speech

Archbishop Francis J. Spellman denounces religious teachers opposing participation in world politics as disloyal and violating the golden rule. The declaration signed by 1860 religious leaders argues Protestants or any religious establishment should have no place at the tables of state. Spellman spoke to 4000 Boy Scouts at the eleventh annual Catholic Boy Scouts event.

New York Fen Francis J. Spelman Cornell Aychijshon Spellman

Al Dubin Dies in New York Lyricist of Many Hits

Al Dubin, noted lyricist of hundreds of songs including Dancing With Tears in My Eyes and Me Too Through the Tulips, died in New York yesterday after a heart ailment. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, he was 53. The writer of classic pop standards gained fame with partnerships in the early Broadway era and later film tunes.

al Dubin New York al Doin Teresi Urleh Switzerland

Twenty Five South Texas Names Urged for U S Judgeship

A list of twenty five South Texas figures was sent to Senator Connally for potential filling of the U S judgeship vacancy caused by Judge W A Heeling’s death. Names include W R Smith district attorney, Judge Murray, Judge Johnson, Judge Witt, Gov Coke Stevenson associates, Rep Paul J Kilday, ex Governor Witt, Judge Ireland Graves, Judge Roy Archer, and others from San Antonio and Austin.

S. Texans U.S South Texas Becom United States W. A. Heeling Connnally Washington Senate Connally Travens Keeting Austin Roose- Yell Connolly Claude VW Birkhead Hen P Foster Duval Weat Ardre M. A. Cilidors Paul J. Kilday Henry Hirshberg C. 5. Slatton San Alemonso Coke R. Stevenson Bria Montigue Amy J. Wirtz Mark Meyer Murray McCoy Jude DB. Wood C. A

Memorial Held For Judge Brooks In San Antonio Courtroom

Memorial services for the late Judge Sidney J. Brooks were held in the 57th District courtroom Monday morning with 209 members of the San Antonio Bar Association in attendance. Resolutions extolling the judge were adopted as Watley Talghridge, president of the association, presided.

Sidney J. Brooks 57Th District San Antonio Bar Association Ralph Biekerman Watley Talghridge Association

Names of 1908 soldiers killed in action released

The War Department published on Monday the names of 1908 U S soldiers killed in action across the Asiatic European Pacific and Southwest areas. Listed are many Texans including from Laredo San Antonio and San Diego with relatives named. Navy casualties include Edward Kunz and Lee Quittery among missing and reported aboard ships with addresses noted.

Wat Pic Andrew J. Brulaker Emma R. Porter Laredo Tot Jose Garcia Ir Dora Garcia Pyi Nolin A Giesenschlag Dorothy Giesenschink Caldwell Pe. Alberts P. Jimenez Francisco Jimenex Maria Charles R. More Alice P. Moore Klebarg Jol Negri John Negi Falursies Raul M. Ochoa Canute ‘Ochoa West Martin Street San Antonio Eddie F. Sliva Erna Bulva Three Rivers George C. Vernon Jessie Vernon Young Street Alatuo Heights Tech John A. Wills Gus Wilms Goliad Southwest Pacific Carls J. Aguirre Andl Prer Marie Aguirre Delgado Street Arthur W. Awalt Mary P. Awalt Senora Olilio G. Benavides Victor Benavidez San Diego Sei George B. Kings Hutlie Re King Jose 4 Morales Severo Morales Ris Grande City Evs Manuel Tr. Salinas Abs Frances Salinas Navy Department U. S Navy Marine Enrps Coast Guard Edward WW. Kunz USNR Alged B. Kunz Lee Quittery Emily Charkes West

Two Men Charged After Bar Fight In Longoria’s Bar

Two men faced assault to murder charges after a Sunday night fight at Longoria's Bar, 22 Clark Street. One man was shot in the right shoulder with a .38 pistol and another stabbed. both were treated at Robert Gree Hospital and then jailed at City Hall.

Longoria Clark Street Secoldina Garcia Yueca Street Lieathi'ng Anselmno Longorin Shoulaor Bou Robert 3

Captain Benskin Returns From South Pacific Patrols

Captain Glen D. Benskin of the army air force, son of Mrs. Cona Berry of 112 Haworth Walk, is due home after a month in the South Pacific theater. Reported missing in April, he was listed as a MIA in action but returned to base in May. Mrs. Berry was injured by a cut from his landing in San Francisco, California, Saturday.

Hard Peace Terms Demanded at World Trade Union Meet

London Feb 13. Polish representative Stanczyk urged a hard peace for Germany and Japan at the World Trade Union conference in London. He sought mercy neither for dictators nor war criminals, calling for just punishment and reparations. Chinese delegate Chy Hsuch Fan backed harsher measures against the former rulers.

London INS Stociny World Trade Union Conference Don Stanczyk Uwiel Chy Hsuch Fan

Temple Beth-El Rites Set for Joe M. Frost

Joe M. Frost 66 San Antonio merchant died Saturday. Services at Congregation Temple Beth-El Monday at 4 PM with interment in Beth-El cemetery. He organized the family firm with late brother W C Prost. World War I veteran, active in American Legion, Chamber of Commerce, and Temple Beth-Hi. Survived by wife Pearl, daughter-in-law, son Jack Prost of California, and brothers Irving and Milieu Prost. Pallbearers and honoraries listed. ushers named.

Fuverel Joe M. Frost San Antonio Congregation Temple Beth-El Beth-El Wil- Mam Sajowics Frost W. C. Prost Fort Sam Houston American Legion CLVIC Chamber of Commerce Temple Beth-Hi Jewish Welfare Federation Hillcrest Country Club Lone Star Arways Community Chest Activn Pall Sidente Nathan Keufman J. Marko Gilbert Lang Irvin Blane Mel K. Furst Robert Barclay Sidney Herkewitz Hugo Goarimen WW. S. Camelro Joe Pinode Dave Pincus Eitore Rize Richard Roche Carl Peterson Julius Jones J. Howell Mueller Sylvan Lang W. A. Irwin A. A. Brown Henry Leopold Jake Karotkin Moss Mare WI Jesse Oppenheimer Joe Fivesman Jack E. Guzenheim They Meyer J. H. Calvert Oliver Goldsmith Burbank Callf Felster Louis Falkunetofn Irving Milieu Prost

Burglars Take Safe From Hill's Drug Store

Inspectors and city police joined in a hunt for burglars who pried open a side door at Hill's Drug Store No. 2 on North New Braunfels Avenue and stole a safe loaded with about 1015 in cash and 606 in money orders plus stamps. A patrolman spotted the damaged door around 2 am and noted the safe was removed from under the counter and loaded into a vehicle. Tracks were obliterated by rain, and investigators say professionals planned the burglary well. The safe door knob was broken and the safe opened with a blow torch. 400 in cash and other items remained elsewhere in the store as investigators recovered the evidence.

Hill New Braunfels Avenue Casly al- Mart D.L. Echole Genpus Christ’ Alpaway Moyday Sane Endroy

LeComte Rites Arranged for Mrs Sintah

Services for Mrs. Sintah LeComte widow of Louis LeComte will be held Wednesday at 2:00 am at Zigh Kearns funeral home with a 9:30 am Mass at St. Leo's Catholic. A native of Gratton Town she lived here 30 years. Survivors include sister Teresa Kohler San Antonio and brother James D. Robson Cleveland.

Sintah Las jConte LeComte Louie G. LeComte Zigh-Kearns St. Leo's Catholic Shitren B.J. Crane Gratton Town LeCarnte

U S China Fliers Hold S A Reunion

Washington reports a reunion of U S China fliers in San Antonio at a Crawford home. Maj. Raymond S Crawford Jr Maj James S Edney and Lt K Twng shared memories of wartime missions with Chinese airmen including Lt Peng. They praised Chinese courage and recounted dangers, bailouts and long bombing campaigns with the China Liberators in Asia.

James Brney CEPT SIBUT Feng Crawford IR China San Antonio R. S. Crawford Pees Avenue Crawford Ron Raymond S. Crawford Jr James S. Edney Leut United States Edney Chnese Air Force Peng U. S. Squadran Ag San Antonino Aviation Cadet Center Fach Tce Gam Major Crawford Cuihwse Amerlcang Tie Dapatiise Ruth Jess Miior Crawford Mifor Edney

Hidden bargains and opportunities in the Lieut Want Ads

The Lieut Want Ads feature a mix of bargains and opportunities in many categories. Readers are invited to scan listings for items and chances across diverse needs and interests.

Rumors Warn of Tumbling Newsrooms and Stalled Talks

A garbled diatribe by Arthur Rugs Bale mocks political and social decay. It references Germany in 1932, wartime punishment, street-level hunger, and a speculative gamble on settlements. The piece blends scathing satire with chaotic imagery and nonsensical phrasing.

Back Pain Relief Ad from Red Cross Plaster Era

An old style advertisement promotes back pain relief with Johnson's Red Cross Plaster and Eyck Plaster. It touts warmth, continuous support, and muscle relief, urging cleaning, use today, and consulting a doctor for chronic headaches. It mentions Gen Sobnsoe & Jzhusen and Ulne study hints.

Big Johnson RED Cross Irene Sobnsoe Jzhusen

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