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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
8
Official sources expect a new civilian shoe stamp to be issued within months as leather demand rises from army uses and lend lease needs. Higginbotham cites tighter inventories, factory labor shortages, and plastics limited to non standard designs, with children’s shoes improving around April 1 due to more leather allocations.
A garbled report lists varied livestock quotes including Red and Cheese, cattle and calves with price ranges from 8 to 18 per hundredweight, feeder pigs around 14 to 28, goats and sheep echoed as steady or nominal. It mentions San Antonio and JacStock as context, with mixed figures across species and quality categories.
Texas cattle buyers pushed prices higher at the San Antonio Central Livestock market, with most classifications in the cattle division rising from 3 to 59 cents per 100 pounds. Best quality steers advanced 5 cents per hundredweight, topping at around 21450, as receipts ran below normal and the sale cleared early. A neighboring out-of-county farmer offered a wary remark about wet conditions hindering plowing and water hauling for livestock. Mrs. Winifred Teverenz of the A and M extension service advised homemakers on canning gear, warning against reusing old Vimethi cans and rubber rings to avoid flavor problems and rust.
A garbled roster of vital statistics entries lists names and dates in February across various locations including Texas towns such as Laredo and El Paso. Entries mention births and permit notes with ages and institutions, though many words are garbled. The fragmentary text references individuals like Trevino, Camps, Elias Tases, Beetha Re Malt, and Merle Arline Spanden, among others, with assorted ages and places.
Mos Rachel Lackey, widow, of Sherman Oaks, dies at home. Survivors include son Amos A Lackey, daughters Mrs Rose O Rourke Mars Vera Tracy and Mrs Phony Duk with grandchildren. Services scheduled in Los Angeles.kalif Oscar E Burg died at 66 at 253 East Rose Wet avenue. Burg moved from Texas to San Antonio in 1929 and was a land developer in Rio Grande valley. He belonged to San Antonio Masonic Lodge 1079 and Travis Park Methodist Church. Surviving widow, son KF Burg Tulsa, daughter Mrs Harry A Sims San Antonio, two brothers and sisters listed. Services 4 p m Friday at Porter Loring's chapel. Interment Sunset Burial Park. Aurelio Duran, 78 of Austin Street dies. Survivors include widow Elutria Duran, daughters Santos Marlina Jobita Duras Felecitas Duran Charco and Dr Tenela Duran. sons Jose Poncinna Leorel Fidel Duran. brother Dafael Duran. Services 5 p m Saturday from home and San Fernando Cathedral, interment San Fernando Cemetery No 2. Pauline Billy Alexander, 28, West Lullwood Avenue dies. Survived by husband Clarence Alexander, daughter Claudel Alexander, parents C B and Mrs Moore, brothers Melvin and Douglas, sisters Mrs W S Morton Claudine and Althea Moore. Funeral 10:36 a m Saturday at Akers Funeral Home. interment Roselawn Burial Park. Mrs Francisca Flores, 4 314 Dwyer Avenue dies. Survived by daughter Theresa Lneselmann and several nieces and nephews in Mexico City. Rosary Friday afternoon in Angelus Chapel. funeral arrangements pending.
A reader argues for economic growth through Latin American investment, stronger sanitary enforcement, crime reduction, and fair tax practices. The piece urges improving trade relations with Mexico and implementing a serious plan for a healthier business climate. It questions local efficiency and commitment to citizen safety and governance.
Enon by Laing Wheeler introduces a backward wear beanie with a frontward look. It notes patterns 781 for hat and purse with stitches and decorative motifs, asking readers to send fifteen cents to The San Antonio Light Needlecraft department for pattern details and a 32-page catalog.
A San Antonian Miss Mwai plans to depart March 22 for several months in New York City. A recital by pupils of the Ethel Brown Studio of Music will be held at 8 pm in the Breinfeldt College of Music auditorium on Marys Street. Faculty and students listed include David Halvert Paul Floyd Russell and others. A luncheon in Jon La Funda honored Mrs Roy Koester Bentzen of St Louis and guests from Greenville and Milan were among twelve at the event.
Terranova to defend featherweight title against Bartolo in 15 round Boston Garden bout March 10. Both fighters expected to weigh about 123 3/4 pounds. Local dances listed at KT hall Hermann Sons Hall and Terranova venues with bands and mixed chorus performances February 26 27 28.
A fragmented note touts science driven vitamins for restoring natural hair color. It promotes a product described as harmless, avoiding artificial dyes, and urges readers to buy Vita mins tablesa and similar items now, promising color return and age relevance.
Trinity university host Robinsons entertained former students and their wives at a dinner Thursday evening at La Fonda. The guest list included Dr. and Mrs. George L. Robinson, Dr. and Mrs. Monroe G. Everett, Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Terry, Dr. J. M. Todd, Prof. H. Perea, and Rev. A. V. Lucero, among others.
Lieut. Jack Kirkland Jr. is home visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kirkland after earning big wings in the military air corps. The relaxed homecoming comes as his family celebrates his accomplishment and signals the return of a trained pilot to family life. Mrs. Andrew Wessele hosted a luncheon at the Bright Bhawl in honor of Miss Alice Brayton of Newport Rhode Island and New York. Eleven guests were served as conversation focused on Brayton’s achievements and future plans.
A newspaper column discusses the value of prayer for soldiers, praising a 22 year old pilot's Thanksgiving note amid wartime stress. It praises forgiveness of enemies as central to Christian teaching and cites biblical guidance from Matthew and a Montgomery verse on prayer.
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