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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1942

Page

9

Curiosity and Courtroom Drama Intersect at Rowe Probate

In Rowe a tense morning unfolds as Aunt Millie and Mrs Libby press for funeral plans, while the narrator awaits decisions on probate matters and guardianship. Inspector Pettingt and the caretaker clash over morning news as Nettie and visitors bring news of a death, a funeral, and shifting family alliances.

Mac Millie Conley Forrestal Ahs Bruce Allan Magell Takkhedry Pebtengt Flynn Roberts Aunt Afille Nettie Nowers Alghe Burton Tim Ube Chelstian Masterman Aunt Millie Brice Aone Olttort Nettle

Jimmy Wins Oscar in Army as Star Joins Service

Hollywood notes tell of Jimmy Stewart taking a Army position after winning an Oscar for Philadelphia Story. He enlisted as a private at Camp Mackall later promoted to corporal, continuing to bunk in a squad tent while preparing for duty. The piece mixes film gossip with wartime morale booster and plans for future productions.

Louella O Motion Inture Tatter Hollywood Jan INS Jimmy Stewart Hoya de Rao Hollywoort Wells Jimmy United States Army All America Camp Moffet Samed

Hello Girls Aid Defense Hello Girls Aid Defense

A San Antonio defense awareness effort uses switchboard operators to cue callers with a morning greeting and a question about defense stamps. Operators report responses of yes or room numbers with a guilty tone, aiming to keep stamps and bonds in citizens’ minds. Artie Compton endorses the tactic to spur purchases.

San Antonio Compton Siamin

Church School Workers Meet in San Antonio Assembly

Church School workers from the San Antonio association will meet at 7 20 p m Monday in the first church for departmental conferences. Chaplain Lt Pagan and Dodd will speak as part of the program.

San Antonio Association LT. Pagan Dodd Fel Twit

St Mark's to Hear Rabbi Jacobson on Prophets Speak

Rabbi David Jacobson will speak on The Prophets Speak to On Prevent Age at the St Mark's Episcopal mentorship event for the young people's department. The session begins Sunday at 12 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts served at 9:30 a.m. Each member will have a personal coffee cup with the member’s name. the class targets young working people and armed forces members.

David Jacobson Will St. Mark's Episcopal

Revival Held at Church of God

Revival maniinga are being leld nightly at the Chirch of God at Bing street. The execvies beg at 7:45 p.m. under direction of Rev. M. Ward.

Church of God Chirch of God Bing Street M. &. Ward

Suspect Held In Forgery Of Kilday’s Name

A middle aged man accused of forging Sheriff Owen W Kilday’s name on at least three checks was arrested in Houston. Raymond South will escort the prisoner to San Antonio to face charges. Investigators tied the forgeries to San Antonio checks valued at 19.75 dollars, with two passes at Broadway stores and another at a Soledad department store.

Owen W. Hkilday Houston Raymond South Sheriff's Office Corpus Christi San Antonio Gerpus Christ John 3. Hacney San Fabhoio Kilday Jané Broadway Soledad Bearl Harter Bexar

Dances and Songs Highlight USO Club Program

The USO club program for soloists in the GSO-Nethonat Catholic Community Service is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, led by Rev. Felician Cook and sponsored by the San Jose Mission parish. The event, titled Gladys Boyd Evening, features Mike Rose Boyd of Dallas Inn 4 dance Taps Militaire with Sandra Cromwell. Gladys Boyd and Margaret Blumberg will tap dance. Mrs. Win Alsup will play piano. Free dancing lessons for men run from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Felician Cook San Jose Mission Parish Gladys Boyd Andy Mike Rose Boyd Dallas Inn Sandra Cromwell Margaret Blumberg Mrs. Win Alsup Arcampanis Reajvertar Paar Waklar

Injured Lawyer Reported Better After Auto Crash

John Cotter Sullivan a 66 year old San Antonio lawyer was injured when struck by a car on Friday. He showed improvement Saturday at Sinle Ross hospital after emergency surgery for facial injuries and a compound leg fracture. He is the son of the late Dan Sullivan founder of the Biltivasy bank. News from Brest and St Nazaire shows British raids on German bases and a brief note on a quiet night.

John Cotter Sullivan Sa Antanio Sinle Ross Hospital Aullivan Dan Sullivan Biltivasy Bank Bama Bonde Nazi Battleship Base

Miamian Passenger Train Derailed in Virginia

A passenger train named the Miamian on the Atlantic Coast Line derailed in Virginia last night after hitting a broken rail. Officials said no serious injuries. passengers were moved to other cars and the line resumed after a three hour delay.

Forhmuny Allantie Coast Line New York Florida Tillidad

Hypnotist On Air In Mass Trance Attempt By Howard Kien

Philadelphia hypnotist Howard Kien plans a mass hypnosis stunt on air as a guest of Dave Ellman this Saturday at KTBA 30 p.m. He aims to hypnotize three groups simultaneously with live callers in Chicago and New York tuning in by wire, followed by stunts with volunteers.

Howard Kien Philadelphia Yernate Coxtbra Sehains Dave Ellman Saburcay KTBA Klein Volurveous Chicago Angel New York Will Islen Keays Elgis ATSA Mark Warnow Barry Wood Joan Edwards Sng Columbia Yresenta Jessica Dragonette Bil Perry Gus Heensahen Wayre King Daddy Clask McCormack

Degrees for 2 Study Years Seen

Western educators propose college degrees after shortened study in response to war pressures. Schools shorten the 12 years of standard schooling due to Army enrollments and national service, with many institutions adapting curricula to admit students faster.

Hhanotsco Jay Higher Learning Allie Mmen Tum

Pet-Duck Rescued From Ice on Kansas City Lake

Lucy the teal duck was saved from the icy lake by park department workers on January 8. Rescue crews retrieved her, revived her after near freezing, and transferred her to care, following efforts described by Pearl Marhar.

Lake Kansas City Lucy Park Department Ter Feom

Coast Lions Club Fires Balloons in Drill

In Pullman Washington the Coast Lions Club conducts a drill with 22 caliber rifles to practice readiness for a potential invasion. The event, described with imperfect OCR, shows the club preparing at a location referenced as 209 balance or police line and notes a routine as always. The piece mentions Beart as a remembered figure.

Pullman Wash Jan Pullman Lions Alwayks Lions Balice Peart Tarhse

Writers' Club to Buy U.S. Stamps

A San Antonio Writers' Club resolution directs the secretary to invest funds in Mechins stamps for savin gs, as stated by Mrs. Evalyn Eignon.

Writers’ Club U.S San Antonio Chub Evalyn Eingon

Restrictions on Sugar Outlined in San Antonio

Vort Fool, district manager for the San Antonio OPM, warned wholesalers, toblers and industrial users that they must not accept delivery of more sugar than a 30 day supply for any month in 1940. The OFM order freezes stocks beyond 60 days and bars deliveries that would raise stock to excessive levels to prevent hoarding and speculation. The goal is to ensure sugar for direct home consumption and industrial use in the Rio San Antonio region.

Vort Fool Districé Sec San Antonio OPM Warna Toblers Indust Irial OFM Lee Rio San Antonio

Head On Crash Injures 6 on Austin Road

Six people were injured in a head on collision on the Austin highway at 4 30 AM Saturday. Names and injuries include W Baker 63 Dallas driver fractured jaw E F Mitchell 18 Fort Sam Houston passenger back injury Ralph Wheeler 24 Devine passenger back injury George Gade Rockwell driver chest injuries Harold Hayes Dallas passenger broken collar bone Blanche Hayes Dallas passenger back injury uninjured were B E Robertson 23 Randolph Field L W Dauss 24 Randolph Field Bryan T Crenshaw 20 Fort San Holston among others.

Fort Siro Howston Bnwinless Balurday Dappy'tess Austin Guadalupe Priego W. ¥. Baker Dallas E. F. Mitchell Fort Sam Houston Ralph Wheeler Devine George Gade Rockwell Hoareld Hayes Blanche Hayes Baker BE. Robertson Randolph Field L. W. Dauss Bryan T. Crenshaw Fort San Holston Itnebar

Darby to Talk at Southside Church

Dr John W Darby evangelist and former pastor of Central Christian church will preach at Southside church services Friday at the Goodside Christian church. Today's best employment opportunities listed in Classifieds 59 68.

Darby Southside Church John W. Darby Central Christian Church Goodside Morthls

Baering Dows On The News In A Turbulent Memoir

Artur Bugs Baer recounts a chaotic night in 1218 with garbled text, mentioning a reliable man, tampering fears, a sentry duty, and a famed challenge on a cold evening. A voice asks who Gere with a colonel answering in archaic terms.

Gere Sentoh

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