This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1944
Page
2
The Day Nursery at 450 Soledad Street opens 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. serving 39 children of working mothers and those with military duties. Fees range from 3 to 15 percent of income, with full care including meals, milk, and medicine. An advisory council of volunteers guides policy with support from the Community Chest.
American nationals repatriated via Lisbon as prisoners of war began a week of rest at the Estoril hotel before boarding the MS Gripside for homeward voyage. About 277 internees, including diplomats, newspapermen, and Red Cross officials, stayed at the Estoril as weather delays postponed the arrival of the Swedish exchange ship with German and French passengers.
The Harlandale Fire District discussed annexation plans and renamed the group the Harlandale Fire District. Oliver Holden led a unanimous vote for the change and praised the district's 11 year fire record. Captain Rich was commended for combat service and medals while his family resided in San Antonio.
Debating finals for the Texas Catholic high school tournament feature St Marys and St Josephs Academy. Sunday at 2 30 p m in St Josephs auditorium 116 Bonham Street. Rose Mary Lozano Irene Sidon for St Marys versus Claire Marie Thomas Mary Rost Tarrillion for St Josephs.
London dispatch reports Capt Randolph Churchill son of the British prime minister traveled to Yugoslavia a few weeks ago and has established contact with Marshal Tito head of the Partisan forces according to INS.
Captain Robert Rich recalls 30 bomb missions in the Mediterranean aboard a B-24. He recounts diving on German destroyers with tracer fire, near misses, and the peril of strafing runs. Rich mentions General Doolittle visiting their African base and the raid over Pantelleria, Sicily, Bardinia, and Pantelleria.
In Los Angeles on February 2, 193_, Charlie Chaplin was ordered to stand trial March 21 on federal white slave charges. He allegedly took Joan Barry to New York City as his mistress. Chaplin entered a not guilty plea before Judge J T O CON NOR after the court rejected two defense motions to quash the indictment citing an alleged trip to New York and return 18 months DBO.
Russey, deputy in charge, announces an income tax school at Sidney Lanier High School, 1914 Du-Tago shest, at 8 pm Tuesday. The public session will include an interpreter to assist Spanish speaking San Antonians.
Maury Maverick new chairman of the Smaller War Plants corporation writes to James A. Gallagher San Antonio district BWPC manager promising small plant owners in the Sant’ Artonia district a share of surplus war property. He notes BWPC representation equality with WPH RPO and other services and cites Donald Nelson’s emphasis on protecting small business futures.
Postwar highway improvement plans discussed at Mrs. Frank Sorell’s home in San Antonio. Attendees included roadside development committee members from the state highway commission, Mrs. Jud Caller of Mumford Texas, and Jack Gubbels of the Austin highway department. Members named: Judge W. R. Ely Abilene Gitb Oilenrat dean A and L college Mrs. Jerry Stillwell Dallas Mrs. LB McFasken Houston and Mrs. Sorrell the only San Antonian.
Six men were elected to the board of directors to guide the Big Buddy home for wayward boys at 521 Avenue A. The board includes Ochs, Dr. Samuel Terry, Andrew Dilworth, Ray Haben, Hap B. Housmen, and James E. Johnson. Don P. Hollman remains director founder of the home. The home, organized July 1, 1842 and chartered January 1944, houses 20 boys under Hollman’s care, aided by the juvenile court, the Salvation Army, and welfare groups with Kiwanis donating 2000 dollars and Optimist club 630 dollars.
Sixteen year old Dorothy Reisner of San Antonio earned a substantial role in the Warner Brothers film Janie after talent scouts spotted her during a New York stage career. The Jefferson High School graduate, whose family recently moved to California, was praised by Edna Benoit of Warner Bros for her fresh vivacious appeal and is slated to become a rising young star.
Victoria, Texas, Major De Lasso Lons of Victoria has been awarded the Air Medal by Gen George C. Kenney. The citation notes meritorious achievement during sustained operational night missions in the Southwest Pacific. Missions included short range photographic reconnaissance over enemy airfields and bases, single plane reconnaissance, and bombing formations targeting enemy installations and convoys.
In Chicago Judge Frank Donoghue dismissed a masquerading charge against Mable Bohle, 64, who has lived as Thomas Bohle for 30 years. Bohle wore male clothes, a short mustache, and carried a draft with Thomas Bohle’s name. The court urged psychiatric evaluation but noted many women wear slacks daily and stated the case raised issues of gender presentation.
West Orange High School students now enjoy letter writing taught by English Teacher John H Fuller. He makes the subject popular by encouraging students to write to their friends in the armed forces.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.