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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1950
Page
2
A Kerrville reader commends the local fire department for prompt service during a nighttime house fire. The letter recalls a swift response, thorough cleanup, and the crew's efforts to air and mop the house, earning pride in Kerrville's fire protection.
Washington February 18 Trans-Texas Airways plea for a five year permit extension is under study by a Civil Aeronautics Board examiner. Testimony in the hearing concluded yesterday and the case was taken under advisement.
A San Bruno owner reported $10,000 in nonnegotiable government bonds stolen from a parked car outside city hall after he slept. Police noted a busy prowling night and warned against leaving items in autos. Several thefts of clothing, purses, and groceries from other residences and locations were also listed with varying losses.
Police and FBI search for three men who fled a daylight bank robbery at Hamilton National Bank branch after abandoning a car and an empty money bag found five blocks from the scene. The cash amount stolen was $27,851.
City notices list a schedule of dances and music events across local halls. Oklahoma Playboys advertised for a skat tournament at Herman's Hall on Sunday February 19 at 1:30 PM, with other acts including Adolph Hofner and his Wranglers at various venues, Rudy Kurtz's orchestra, and Jimmy Marlin and His Texas Plowboys appearing on nearby dates.
A playful daily puzzle invites readers to count letters in their first name and adjust by simple rules to produce a key number. Starting at the rectangle’s upper left corner, check keys left to right and read the resulting letters for a fortune. Distributed by King Features under author Willem Miller.
Reported continuation details a Long Island Rail Road wreck near Kings Park after an open switch caused a derailment. Authorities note many injuries and the line’s bankruptcy status as trustees run operations from Pennsylvania Station. Clergy aided victims as officials praised the motorman’s narrow escape.
Dallas pastor W A Criswell of First Baptist Church led a revival during the past week at Trinity Baptist. Rev. William Stuart McBlenie serves as pastor. The event drew attendees from the city and surrounding areas.
Arthur Lee Kramer, 69, president of the A. Haris department store in Dallas, died yesterday in Beverly Hills. His body was brought here by plane. Services will be held Monday.
Architects Ralph E. Cameron and Otto Diehlmann submit vigas and remodeling plans for the Robert B. Green area. Bids will be sought in the near future.
A stockyards fire in Atlanta killed between 356 and 400 mules early today. The animals were valued at 901,090 dollars, with the burning building estimated at 150,000 dollars. Fire officials reported no human casualties and are investigating the cause.
The Army Cotillion group hosted a fashion show luncheon at the Fort Sam Houston Officers Club with the theme Fashion's Most Beautiful Spring. Models from the Vogue presented spring outfits while Cotillion members and guests attended numerous luncheon parties hosted by Mrs. A Noyes Mrs G T Perkins and others. AnneliaVarly Smith provided commentary and decorations were managed by Benny Browder and Katherine Thomas.
A dense list of individuals including Anton fareland Martin Duhegns Olga Hernandest Clayit Aurora Montatity Servi Albert Modutene Florance Daugherty Paphna Ameran Arrhutoa Atuart Martorio Purse and others appears, detailing names associated with a vital statistics record. The entry reads like a registry of granted pivos and related notes with numerous surnames and initials, showing a broad roster of individuals across many communities.
Readers are guided through astrological signs with period forecasts and advice. The text mentions March 21 to April 2, 21 May, and other date ranges, urging prayer, patience, and kindness, while noting mood shifts and personal responsibilities across signs. Facts include names like Adriana Pail and David Garrick, plus references to religious duties and recreation.
The Washington Guard, newly formed, received its first uniforms funded by the San Antonio chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars. Members are drawn from the 141st Infantry for merit and qualifications. Capt. Joel Westbrook oversees the unit as U.S. attorney. Uniforms feature Alamo emblems, regimental insignia, a gray scarf, buckskin jacket, gray gloves, and olive drab trousers.
At Fenwick club lunch Mrs Carrie Lewis James wore a small white hat with a navy frock and white trim. Mrs Martin Giesecke displayed a flame red suit with a beige headpiece trimmed in gold and pearls. Mrs R L Brusenhan wore a red dotted swiss gown, while Mrs Henry Ashworth carried white net in a coordinated palette. In downtown First Roy Sykes carried a red shoulder bag with a blue suit and beret. At Anacacho room Mrs R M Middlebrook wore a lemon straw hat with garnet velvet flowers, Mrs Al Biedenham Jr. chose a pale golden straw with violet and purple trimming, and Mrs Don Willing wore a mink cape over a brown crepe dress.
A weather map shows snow flurries across the Great Lakes area and showers along the Pacific Northwest with a much colder spell advancing east and south. The leading edge of the cold air tracks from the eastern Great Lakes into Southern Texas amid measurements and forecasts, while noted tide and moon phases appear in the surrounding text.
Mrs Carel Henry and Joan Grant hosted a Friday night dinner in Adobe with green tapera, crystal, and whiteware to honor Miss Mary Are Kerr and fiance Duane Sterling Runyon after the rehearsal. Covers for 300 guests were laid. A daughter Christine was born Jan 16 to Mr and Mrs Ji Artitt.
The wedding took place last Tuesday at Saint Marys chapel with Rev John Miché officiating. Miss Theresa Kesslau, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman S Kesslau, wore white wool and carried a prayer book. Guests included Mrs Warle, Mrs Marshalka Washer, Gilbert J Weissler as best man, Lt Riekgpd Pelkey and Jack Baweme as ushers, followed by a breakfast and reception in the Renaissance room of the Menger Hotel.
Saturday social calendar lists a dinner party for Colgiazier and family after a rehearsal, a Fosenhke Lam bert gathering, Brig. Gen and Mrs Merrill H. Ross in New Brownfels, and a San Antonio Symphony La Traviata performance at 8 pm in the municipal auditorium. Also Marslake features Miss Blaine Seidel and Max Redburn at 8 pm in Christ Episcopal Church with a reception at Mrs James E Redburn's home. Birth day tea for Mrs A Rilling with Marjory Will at the program. Valentine decorations centerpiece the tea table with Mesdaines J W Evans and W Ellis assisting.
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