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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1941
Page
9
A garbled account describes hotel lobby talk and social figures around the Plaza. It highlights George Schrader real estate man recounting recovery in San Antonio, Milwaukee interests, Hortense and Celice Francois of Windsor, Ontario, and local enthusiasts like J Chandler and Valentine. The piece weaves war era travel, personal anecdotes, and small town curiosities into a crowded scene.
Four members of the Blythe agency of Occidental Life Insurance will attend the New Orleans Mardi Gras convention to receive trophies for selling Shmosh paid policies. Representing Blythe are Brest G. Brown Al Kaplan Hal Raye and Mr na Mra Blythe in January.
Saturday promotions at Camp Bowie elevate 1 officer and 12 enlisted from the Thirty-Sixth Division Texas National Guard. Capt Gray McFarland heads division HQ as promoted to major. Several sergeants and corporals from Headquarters Battery and Medical Detachment receive promotions. First Lt Edward W Weed assigned to special duty as assistant division chemical officer. JR Walker shifts from reception center to the 143rd Infantry.
Kelly Weld fold officials announced the promotion of Capt Forrest A Hornisher from transportation officer to the rank of Major. The action reflects seniority advancement within the Kelly facility and military hierarchy.
Howard Davis succeeds Harold Hite as head of the Wanes Club. Davis, former vice president, led the group while honoring Dr. Frank OBrien, child guidance counsellor and associate superintendent of New York City public schools, who spoke on worker loyalty at Friday’s meeting. Rev Gam Wel L Terry will lecture at 9:90 am Sunday in the Buchess Men’s Bible clan hall with Thelma Lemmas among attendees.
A black spotted dog trained to hunt birds was brought to the city pound by master Rudy Quittery from Detective P W MacQuellan this week. Poundkeeper Quintero notes the dog is not friendly but alert and may be a pointer half Dalmatian. If the owner recognizes the picture, the dog may be spared execution.
Hollywood gossip notes Connie Moore emerges as a leading contender for a major role in Buy Me That Town with Lloyd Nolan and Albert Dekker. Rita Hayworth is tipped for Blood and Sand at Seventieth Century Fox, while Paulette Goddard and Olivia de Havilland are linked to Held Back the Dawn.
Mrs. Vera Green, 33, was found unconscious in the 700 block of South Alamosty while walking with Sir Rovert B. Green. Fire department inhalator squad revived her on scene before she was taken to the hospital.
A new social welfare group plans to adopt a constitution at a meeting to be held at the Girls' club. Officers elected include Molly Wonack as president, B. Pervez as vice president, Twila Buss as secretary, and Marie Tianna as treasurer.
A garbled column hints at Spain's Alfonso and a potential monarchy, referencing Madrid Bucharest and Mussolini. The text mixes names and events, suggesting a controversial plan involving a prince and political shifts while mocking public theatrics and power plays.
A Saturday 8 15 pm minstrel performance is planned at Thames Teffer son High School auditorium. The show features well known blackface actors including Bsiwny Netris Don Manupelli Art Bennack and Al Kelesmier under the musical direction of David Gein and Teichard Hutschen reiter. Local Fathers' club sponsorship and Military Minstrel theme are noted.
The Central Index held an open house on Friday on the courthouse fifth floor. Visitors included Syar Antonia nodel workers and others exploring the agency which serves ASI clearing hope for information in social welfare. Many open houses were held in 262 exchanges in the United States, 44 in Canada, and 10 in Hayyati. The 12 board members were Iwnsl- DBSCS.
Graduation exercises were held Saturday morning at Dodd Field for 272 graduates and 252 members of the One Hundred Fourth Angel Battalion of the New Mexico National Guard and officers from the Fiftysaxth and Fortyfifth divisions. Noncommissioned members will return to their divisions at Camp Bowls and Fort Bill to assist in training. Trains were to be sent to Fort Sam Houston. antitank battalion will remain at Dodd Field. Next week graduation will include 1260 to 1500 cadets from the Third Corps area.
A scanned radio schedule lists afternoon through midnight broadcasts on WOAI, WOAT, KMAC, WTSA and more. It includes religious talks, news segments, orchestras, dance music, operetta, and variety programs with multiple named acts and times. Specifics include Alt, Charles Eplvak's Orch, Five to Six PM blocks, and the Night Serenade lineup with varied orchestras and bands.
Opera program notes Ruby Mercer of the Metropolitan as guest soprano on NBC network broadcast. Also features stars Ed McConnell and the Swedehearts of St Paul. Industry predicts steady production this year with 740 million dioblots cited.
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