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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1945

Page

2

Relief Showdown Seen For Liberated Countries

London bitter over lack of rehabilitation aid to liberated European countries as UNRRA faces criticism for not supplying relief. Washington reports tension between UNRRA and Anglo American military command over who provides food clothing and essentials to France Belgium and other liberated nations. Officials say shipping limits and policy decisions slow aid while western Europe remains worse off than before occupation.

Washington Europe London United Nations UNARA International Offtcialk Rebet Germany

Optimists to Hear A. V. Bonvisl Speak at Fountainhead

A. V. Bonvisl, a Hinstar club member, is set to address the Optimists on a Sunday at the Stam hall. The talk centers on Bible studies and the Book of Ephesus as Bonvisl continues his lecture series.

MGM Nixes Third Boys Town Film

Hollywood gossip notes that MGM cancelled a third Boys Town film and altered plans for future Father Flanagan stories. The piece details contract routes, star mentions, and various industry moves affecting who may tell the Boys Town story and related projects.

MGM de Hollywood ING Land John Considine M-G-M Jobin Father Flanaggan M-Chm Father Flanagan Father Flanagan Johnny oRoya Town Ite Bob Coressldine New York Waite Avlovanica Mariipan AIA Bo Hye Foriny John Dew Opal Domocratek Hind

Argentine Press Signals Possible Policy Shift

Pro Axis Argentine newspapers report the government responding to complaints by refusing publication of certain foreign dispatches. The action could affect international reporting and press freedom, with observers noting potential shifts in how Argentina interacts with other nations.

Buenos Aires Rep Acing Quirters Anond Binnis el Bampero fri-Axis Daily Cabildo

Three Traffic Victims Hospitalized In City Crash

Three persons were in hospitals Saturday with serious injuries from traffic accidents. Betty LeRoy, Louis Flores, and Martha Waldberster are named victims. Pedestrian Viejo and a laundry truck were involved near South Street and Northmith Street, with one driver uninjured.

Betty LeRoy Adams Pevelda South Bt. Mary's Louis Flores Guadalupe Street Prinay Robert A Green Hospital Martha Waldberster West Travis Northmith Street

Newton Funeral Rites Arranged for Sam G Newton

Funeral services are set for Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church for Sam G Newton 44 of West Norwood who died Friday. Reverend San O Capers will officiate with pallbearers including Vance Wheat Gerald Rose and others. Survivors include Mary Laurie Newton and several relatives. Burial plans are noted along with names of mourners and extended family.

Christ Epiacoval Church Sam G. Newton Tal West Norwood Vance Weat Gerald Rose Bomsleves Alex Spencer Albert West, Jr Frank Balu Mary Lourie Newton Bam G Newton Tit Davahier Laura Hin Newton Bam O Newton Wiliam T. Newton Tech Sat J.B. Newton Uga Clyde Grissom Folk A. Todd Albert King Ban Oc Bali Ban Antonin

Rally Day at First Free Methodist Church

Rally Day marks the evangelistic campaign kickoff at First Free Methodist Church on Sunday morning at 9:46. The revival speaker Roy LL Lapior will preach during both worship services and address the youth at a 1:46 p.m. meeting in the church hall.

Kel First Free Methodist Church Travia Street Roy Laiptor Eiraker Cheir P. WM. S

Race Relations Program At Union Church School Topic

A special program on race relations will be held at Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Miss Mary Helen Bmitt will lead the morning worship with Rev. K. Peyton presiding. The event, titled God's Problem, closes the church school mission study for the season with next series What Designed for Believers.

Bunday Wei Unis Bunday Denver Bothy Milian Mary Helen Bmitt K. Peyton Wadi Serveo Tt School of Missiona

Mission Set At Elmendorf

Forbes, who has been giving sermons in the middle West for years, will conduct a week’s mission at St Anthony’s church in Elmendorf beginning with a sermon at Wigix church on Sunday.

Puter Forbes Middle West St. Anthonty's Enirch Eleddorf AL At Sundae

Illinois Guest Visits Son Mis BE MM Voorhees

Illinois guest Beminds family notes and small town church schedule happenings. The text outlines visits, services, and community events across multiple local venues with several named people and locations, including Mission Street addresses and hotel references, reflecting a busy weekly church and social calendar.

Antique sewing pattern catalog note from Antonio Texas

A fragmented ad describes new ciart Frock and other sewing patterns, with front opening, sleeved designs, and material options. It lists pattern numbers 8M and sizes 34 to 44, prices around 20 cents per pattern, and an order address near Antonio Light Hatten Deyt in Antonio Texas. It mentions a Spring Pattern Book and a New York office for bead, cord, and pre filled items.

Antonio Texas Elothea New York

Travis Park Circle Meetings at Local Church

Circles of the Travis Park Methodist church hold meetings across rooms and homes with multiple hostesses and schedules. Details include room numbers, times around 10:36 am and 2 pm, and listed participants such as Mrs. Rigiyond Zirkel and Mrs. Emory Varga Wil ping, reflecting a busy community gathering pattern.

Travis Park Methimilet Na Follawa Hunter Weerleytin GG P Stephens Towntown Circle Noun Warhiestay Rigiyond Zirkel McMihley Emory Varga Wil Ping Mita Levy Noo Dain West Mistletoe Edwardian C. B. Hudspett Y. Mh Sam Gidlyati Avenue Fidelity A. Wyatt Tauth Pape B.C. Hell Kaydon Avenge Fidelis Matyons Alene McNowil Pelomaey Ira Lohgaker West Grametey Sherr Herts B. Smith Pont Moneiny Balfrey Bowden West Etonieth

Luncheons Honor Visitors at Bright Shawl Event

A series of luncheons honored visiting guests including Mrs. Br. T. Noleon and Mrs. OB. B. Craton of Oakland, with many attendees from Wisconsin and New York. House guests Mrs. J. W. PuMMahim and others hosted by local residents. fourteen guests at the door.

Alexander N. McClees Fair Haven, N. Jr Betty Meyer Ates Turicheni McClees Clare Ledlard Warren G. Boughty Afl Fair Payee Lava Beau Vylting Gallagher Ranch BR. T. Noleon OB. B. Craton Oakland Galt HM. Grizeaud W. P Taylor Roud du Lac Wis Mig. Kirt G Mire Hugh Haddow Jr Haudoor Shee Friedtieh Maddow

Officer in London Tower Faces Treason Trial

A Dutch officer in Britain awaiting treason charges for betraying Allied secrets. He allegedly offered to pass messages to Dutch resistance and even suggested killing German troops to prove loyalty. He was recruited as underground support for Arnhem invasion plans before his arrest.

London Tower Arnhem London Tower of Lannion ofNver Britain Assad Red Devil Firat Fiona London Effleera Roman Toy Iolland Jneaking Aenong Loita Arnhelm Neder’ Rhine Saia Gore Mit Gestapo

Funeral services set for Frank R. Bean 58

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Riche Porteral home for Frank R. Bean, 58, of 514 Atonewall Street, who died Thursday. Interment will be at City Cemetery No. 6 with Harlandate Maconts lodge assisting. Bean, a native of Condon Canada, lived in San Antonio 36 years and was a government employee for 2 years. Survivors include his widow Magee Beananson, son George J. Bean, daughters Letster Allen and Haroldeel and Anna Miller, and five grandchildren.

Riche Porteral Frank R. Bon Atonewall Street V. Seale Harlandate Maconts Lodge Bean Condon Canada San Anetonio Pasb Magee Beanson Munster Bat George J. Bean Let=ster Allen Haroldeel Anna Miller

Woman Bartender Attacks Customer With Broken Bottle

A 26 year old woman and her companion argued with a bartender at Farmers Grit on Beltane Avenue. The bartender attacked the customer with a broken bottle when she opened her purse thinking the woman meant to threaten with a gun. The assailant was injured and taken to a hospital.

Worteit Cerid Farmers Grit Am Avenue Peidey Beltane Hospital

Mail, Passenger U S Fighters Attack Trains in Crash

An item reports American air units attacking trains along the Peiping Hankow line, destroying locomotives and rolling stock while targeting shipping on the Yangtze river. A separate note from Lancaster Pennsylvania notes a passenger train colliding with a mail and express train near Seaman Place, with no serious injuries.

U.S Peiping-Hankow RR Chungking Yangeee River Hankow Lancaster Seaman Place Pennsylvania Railroad Public Relations Office

Dickey to Preach on Christian Theme at Beacon Hill Church

J A Dickey minister of Beacon Hill Church of Christ at 839 West Magnolia Avenue will preach Sunday morning on Why Should I Be Christian. Sunday evening Att. Dickey will discuss He Taou a Blessing.

J. A. Dickey Beacon Hill

Traffic Fatalities Higher in 1944

In Austin on February 17, a UPI report states the city’s safety department records show 44 traffic fatalities in 1944, up from 43 in 1943, with a rise in late-year crashes and overall deaths totaling 1320 nationwide, compared to 1181 the prior year.

Aubtin UPI Department Oldetts

Social Calendar Notes for Weekend Hosts and Events

Social calendar items list a buffet supper at a McNeel residence in honor of Mr and Mrs Huntley Rendall newlyweds. Mrs EL WwW and McCarnieh host a gathering at DMré McCarlak residence. Open house planned by The Bestavity Pravklin PTA for Father's Day observance with Wounders' doy events.

EL Www McCarnieh A. DS. McNeel Dmré McCarlak Huntley TL Rendall Bop Theaday Duphy Crvacee Wounders

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