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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1944

Page

3

Post-War Reforms Urged by Optimist Club in San Antonio

members of the Optimist Club presented a set of postwar reform ideas to Mayor Mauer and city officials. resolutions urged a municipal bond plan for postwar public works, city county merger discussions, a Coliseum for expositions, updated building codes, modernizing county records, an advertising commission, and a small tax to promote San Antonio as a commerce and tourist hub after the war.

Optimist Club Abos TespuWons Gan Antonio Athe Gunter Bola John E. Zeller Chile Sve San Antonio City Coun Ty Bovemmenn Texas Advertising

Allies Ask Spain For Strict Neutrality

London February 23. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden said Britain and the United States have asked Spain to adopt a stricter neutrality stance and that conversations are underway in Madrid. He cited active German espionage in Tangier as a point raised in the discussions.

London Anthony Eden Britain United States Spain Madrid Eden Tangier

Livestock prices and market receipts at San Antonio market

The report lists cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges across weights and grades, noting firm stocker values and steady sheep demand. It also cites Federalmarket quotations from San Antonio, detailing bids on feeds, hogs, calves, and bulls with varied weights and conditions.

Vows Palver Slaughter Elagsen Bert Nows S Packagay

Obituary for Saunders and May families in San Antonio

Two obituaries from San Antonio note Miss Saunders of 147 Rigsby Avenue and Mrs May of 601 Var. Ness Street dying on Tuesday. Services for Saunders were set at 4 p.m. Thursday at Porter Loring chapel with interment at Sayers Cemetery. survivors include several sisters and other relatives. May’s survivors include children and siblings. Rosary at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, funeral at 9:30 a.m. Thursday from Zisik Kearns Funeral Home to St Patrick’s Church, followed by mass and interment at San Fernando Cemetery.

Same Saunders Rigsby Avenue San Antonio Porter Loring Chapel Sayers J. W. Graves J. G. Jones Jbaure Saunders Eula Saunders Rena Saunders Ip, D. Mathis Vidla Carroll May Var. Ness Street Winifred ‘Ureell Nis Mabel Porrester Helen Loessberg Carroll Patrick May Leslie May Raber May Doe Forrest Marchet Magee Josephine Geneva Caproll Wesley J L. J. Garrell Zisik-Kearns Sir. Patrick's Church Thomas Flynn San Fernando

Teacher Sought For Rural School In Leon Springs

County Superintendent R. W. May announced Wednesday that Leon Springs rural school lacks teachers for seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. He hopes to secure a qualified teacher soon, with pay around $100 per month. Two other teachers will cover the classes temporarily. May noted this is the only room in the rural area with a teacher shortage.

Leon Springs R. W. May May Teuchar

Celebration Notes From A Quiet Family Birthday

A small report recalls a family birthday celebration yesterday as SEAT idney Jaffer recovered at home after a year marked by a medical incident. His wife Ruby, daughter Susan aged 3, and son Larry aged 5 attended, sharing the moment on February 6.

Idney Jaffer Ruby Susan Larry

Army Hires Diet Plan Club for Overweight Workers

In Tinopolis Tl a military ordnance plant medical department launches a "Lost Two-Pounds-a-Week" club for overweight employees with a tailored scientific diet for each person.

Army Plan Tiniopolis Anly Ordnance Plant

Injunction Issued On Freight Lines

Federal court injunction issued against East Texas Motor Freight lines by Judge William H. Atwell. Government alleged the firm required workers to exceed 40 hours weekly without paying overtime. Action prohibits violation of labor standards and enforcement in the federal case.

Aulad Eas Texas Motor Freight Lines William H. Atwell

Rites Held For C of C Official In Uvalde

Funeral services were held in Uvalde for Joe S Law president of the South Texas chamber of commerce managers association who died last week. Cremation followed in San Antonio. Law had resigned as manager in Honda due to ill health after previously serving Rosenberg for several years.

Uvalde Joe S. Law South Texas Chamber of Countiers’ Managers’ Association Io i San Antonio Jay Honda Chamber Ibecause Honda Rosenberg Chamber

Oil Test News From Jackson County Fields Discussed

The report covers Amerfine and Graves No 2Z tests in Jackson County with flowing oil at 38 barrels per day from a 5-64 inch choke, no water, perforations at 5818 to 5823 feet, and a 8010 foot total depth. It notes completion and production string details, formation results, pressures, and related drilling plans in Harmon West Maurice and Tom O'Connor Jr. interests with references to regional oil activity and historic territorial agreements.

Amerfine Jew Oil iMarginatina United Steer Harmon Great Britain Mauritz Fields M. L. York Survey Oregon W. Strake Telfarner Victoria County Tom O'Connor Jr Jal Mission Wat Hey

Cafe Operators Endorse Health Department Cleanup Drive

About two hundred members of the State Restaurant Operators' Association endorsed the San Antonio health department cleanup campaign for city eating places. Mayor Gus Mauermann was informed on Wednesday. Patrick Moreland of Avastin, manager of the association, wrote the mayor praising the campaign.

State Health Department San Antonio Gus Mauermann Patrick Moreland Avastin Moreland

George Guthrie Dies at 68 Texas Ranchman in San Antonio

George Guthrie a 68 year old Texas ranchman and property owner of Clingls and Indians died at his home 34 Primers drive Tuesday night He was formerly in Thorn town Indiana and had traveled widely before settling in San Antonio He owned ranch property in La Salle county with headquarters in Cotulla He is survived by his widow a sister Mrs Porter Smith of Danville Indiana two brothers Frank E Guthrie of Danville and Will Guthrie of Oklahoma City Funeral services are set for Porter Loring chapel at 2 1 m Thursday

George FR Guthrie South ‘Texas Thorntown Ind San Antonio la Salle County Cotulla Porter Smith Danville Frank E. Guthrie Will Guthrie Oklahoma City Porter Loring Chapel

Hog production shift debated at Texas district meeting

Texas speakers told about changes in hog raising as costs rise and many large farms quit. Regenbrecht noted war gains and urged improved feeding and disease prevention. The 1 day conference at Gunter hotel included horticulture and poultry talks and a special goat sheep meeting in Uvalde.

Gunter Hotel J. F. Roseborough S. A. Moore B.C. Martn Henry A. Witehush Uvalge Edwards Val Verde Kinney Uvalde

Rites Held For Beeville Woman

Funeral service for Ells Cevelis Gregory at St Josephs Catholic Church with burial in St Josephs Cemetery. Surviving husband B T Gregory two daughters Catherine and Hattie Merle Gregory of Breville five sons Mark Delmas Gregory Corpus Christ Edward Bernard Gregory Bee ville and Thomas Gregory Los Angeles four sisters Mrs James T Hickey Miss Josephine Downey Margaret Downey Mrs George Spragie and a brother Jor A Downey Corpus Christi. Ocean temperatures noted in a separate ad section.

Beeville Ells Cevelis Gregory Joseph's Catholic Church St. Joseph's Raymond G. Brocker B. T. Gregory Catherine Hattie Merle Gregory Breville Mark Delmas Gregory Corpus Christ Edward Bernard Gregory Thomas Gregory Angeles Calif James T. Hickey Josephine Margaret Downey Corpus Christi George Spragie Laredo Jor A.downey Corpus Obristi

St Joseph Aspirin Promises Relief for Cold Pain

Millions turn to St Joseph Aspirin at the first sign of colds pain and aching muscles. The ad touts speed and economy with 10c tablets and larger sizes, claiming the product as the world’s largest seller and a trusted guarantee of purity.

Staal St. Joseph Puree United Harmacopoeis St. Joseph Aspiria St. Joseph*y

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