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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1941

Page

9

Plazas and Seeds Amid War News and Culture

A long, fragmentary column sketches wartime woes in seed supplies from Holland Belgium and Italy, notes refugee Dutch and Helgian seed stock expanding in Washington Oregon, and mentions rising cauliflower and cabbage seed prices. It also touches on The Son of Monte Cristo previews Florence Bates and other varied asides about actors lawyers and fashion statements.

America Dsd Owl Guest Holland Belgium Maly Belgum Aly Hitler Washington Oregon Bardens Cary Rayr

County Judges and Commissioners Meet in Corpus Christ i

County Judge Charles W. Anderson announced he would speak on County Elec mosquaty Tnatitutona at the final meeting of the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners association in Corpus Christi in March. Boxer commissioners were invited to attend Friday by B I Jackson of Slaton, president of the organization.

Murder charge filed in San Antonio man case

A murder charge was filed Saturday in Justice of the Peace court against Alyino Velasquez for the fatal stabbing of Jesus Lerinn on May 2, 1998. Deputy Sheriff Jos Ferre signed the charge at 1229 South Firo Street, San Antonio.

Justice of the Pentant Canigan’s Court Alyino Velasquez South Firo Street Jesus Lerinn Sher- UI Jos Ferre

Capra Desires College Story sparks prize offer

Hollywood gossip and industry notes report Frank Capra plans a college story for his next film and offers a $10,000 prize to the best college writer. The piece notes Capra’s push for wide college participation, plus assorted rumors about Sonja Henie, Dan Topping, and various stars, with hints of upcoming projects and background shoots.

Louella Pletara INS Collga Boys and Girls of America Frank Capra Prank Holywood Frank cHeek Hollywood Capry Bot Brank Apother Bou Risgin Dan Topping Century-Fox Sturo Sonja Sun Walter Ley Schrelher New York Dan van Davis Milton Berle Sun Valley

Brotherhood Week Observed at Los Angeles Heights Presbyterian

The Los Angeles Heights Presbyterian Church will observe Brotherhood Week with services on Sunday morning. The Rev. J M Texld, pastor, will preach on the theme Nation Unity.

Los Angeles Heights Presbyterian Cairel J M. Texld

Largest basket collection to be shown at Hobby show

A March 9 to 10 event will feature Mrs Shinfields’ vast basket collection from the Boublinvest display. Visitors will see 200 baskets from makers in Mexico Germany the Philippines China France England Czechoslovakia Italy Poland and other countries. Baskets range from a quarter inch to two inches high and include materials like silk chin glass and shells. The oldest pieces are 15 years old while others are 35 to 40 years old.

Boublinvest

City Pensions Clash Over Firemen and Police Plans

San Antonio factions debated pension options for police and firemen as a special two hour session ended with lawmakers delaying a vote on the Spears Hansen and related plans. A joint committee weighed minimum pensions and survivor benefits while city and state politics drew sharp criticism.

Antonio Flye Poliee Spears Ys Texas Hanson Louis Lipscomb Frank Wiliams Department Civil Service Board Stanson Arthur S. Hanson Chicago Expéric State Senate Franklin Pears San Antonio Spiers Action Front House of Representatives Port Muty

Strawberry Blonde Turns Out a Winnah Film Review

SAM Woolrom praises the film Strawberry Blonde starring James Cagney and Olivia DeHavilland as a lively comedy with down to earth humor. He highlights strong performances by Gilvia and Alan Hale, notes the director sidesteps pathos for laughs, and calls for Oscar-worthy credit for its entertainment value.

Sam WooLrom James Cagney Olivia DeHavilland Anna Gilvia Gagney Merce Patie Willy Jim Cagney Cen Tit Wardens Bridgewort Italy Alan Hale Harker Weurtell Wilkie Taiinal Blinley Tempio l Long Gresses

Printers Plan OLS Dance at Md Olmo Saturday Night

Printers union No. 192 schedules a social event at Md Olmo Elib with members from Wye International Typographical union invited. Johnny Fielder and Bond perform as the flashshow features the Tayley Sisters and others. Repair and reliable contractors advertised among names listed.

Gan Antonio Typographical Union Ste Suniual MD Olmo Elib Wye International ‘Typographical Union Johnny Fielder Bond Taley Sistera June Dack Evevett David Childs

Ministers Plan to Meet on Monday at Trayla Par odist church

The Methodist ministers will gather at Trayla Par odist church at 11 a m Monday to hear Revs Ross Weld W P Carmicinel S C Dunn and Fd Lovelace discuss Some Important Sians. Eburn to hold class at First Bap st on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday nights.

Trayla Parodist Church Ross Weld W. P. Carmicinel S.C. Dunn Fd Lovelace Kieburn Eiburn

Radio Program Schedule Across Stations and Time Slots

Long list of station programs, hosts, and broadcasts for Saturday night. Includes ETSAS to the Nation, Al WoAEen, Sam Oh Bertan, and various musical acts like Guy Lombardo and Isham Jones. Also notes theater, news, and interstitials with multiple networks and local sponsors.

Washington Rowboat Claim and Navy Plans Headline

A fragmented column riffs on Washington, Vale Forge, and naval upgrades while critiquing historical myths about the first president. It references a scene of Washington in a rowboat, a claim about George Washington never serving as a sailor, and notes congressional naval improvements. A brief item notes Women of the Church electing officers at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday.

Washington Delaware George Congress

Waltz King Again On Air

Wayne King and his orchestra open a new weekly series on the Columbia network with KTSA 8:30. Buddy Clark, Hinlithe Ballatver, and Franklin MacGormanack join the program. Also Viva Mutual and the Chicago Theater of the Air present Sigmund Romberg’s operetta My Maryland with Masson Claire and Walter Cassel starring. Enid Otero to guest on the Saturday Night Serenade at KTSA 8:45.

Wayne King Columbia KTSA Buddy Clark Hinlithe ‘Ballatver Franklin i MacGormnack Toutglity Viva Mutual Chicago Theater of the Air Sigmund Ronberf Mary KABG Masson Claire Walter Cassel Herhara Li Enifin Otero

Rev Terry Plans Second of Series at Madison Square

Reverend Terry continues his sermon series The Art of Worship at Madison Square Church delivering The Faith that Moves Mountains. Pastor Samuel Lee Terry leads 10:50 a.m. service with emphasis on steadfast belief and spiritual action.

Terry Samuel Lee Terry Madison Square Sertnois Simdey

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