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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1942

Page

9

Murder Mystery Deepens at Burton House

Inspector reveals motive and alibis in a tangled case at the Burton estate. Avery wants money and power, blackmailing Bruce and Miss Kay, while Amy defends her father as the plot thickens with deceit and staged clues.

Sask Qhab Hindane Burton House Nettie Ike Mae Iice Amy Siowly Mr. Bruce Mlg Wentworth Avery Bruce Mille Libby Joss Aunt Millie

Burns Prove Fatal to Boy Robert Taylor Dies in Fire

Robert Taylor, two, son of Wille Taylor of Route 2, died in Robert B. Green hospital early Saturday from burns suffered when his clothing caught fire from a wood heater at home. He was admitted at 9 p.m. Friday after his father rushed him to the hospital following the accident. The body is being held by the Richer funeral home.

Robert Taylor Wille Taylor Robert B. Green Hospital

Debaters Discuss Roosevelt Churchill Plans At Bl Marys

HOLLYWOOD Calif Jan 10 Henry Koster signs to direct new drama stars and press gossip mix with film notes. California debaters Tom Ludwig Louis Marengo argue aff affirm against St Marys James Tarrillion Dan Traugott led by Jhaminade Debating Society chair Pearl Warburg reports on campus event. Mickey Rooney marries and Evlyn Ankers faces pneumonia as Hollywood buzz fills the page.

Roosevelt-Churchill Bl. Mary's University University of California Devsta el Mary Wnivarsity California Tom Ludwig Louis Marengo James Tarrillion Joseph Kinwell St. Mary's Dan Traugott Jhaminade Debating Society Ab Bt Mary's Chalrpiman Rewraher Pearl Warhgr

Whittaker Rites Planned After Sudden Death

Funeral arrangements are set for Mary Louise Whittaker 67 who died suddenly at her home 420 Cedar. The service details note a five department effort and the deceased was pronounced dead by Dr. J. C. Parsons.

Father Son Banquet Set at Grace Lutheran Parish House

Annual Jneners and Sons banquet of Grace Lutheran brotherhood will be held at Grace Lutheran church parish house Thursday evening. Many attendees plan to bring a guest. Rev M Ricks Lutheran service pastor will lead. Newly elected officers include Harry Schulze president Oto Tezet vice president T A Stolle secretary and E C Bourgeois treasurer.

Jneners’ and Sons Grace Tritheran Brotherhood Grace Lutheran Church Tani Wil Ba Ricks Lutheran Service Harry, Schulze Oto BE. Tezet Yion T. A. Stolle E. C. Bourgeois Heieh the Tame Toms

Sweetheart Sermons Series Opens at First Baptist

A four sermon series titled Sevens to Sweethearts begins at First Baptist with Rev. Perry F Webb delivering the first sermon on Sunday night. Remaining topics include In Seasons of a Mate, The Way of a Man With a Mold, and Why Dreams Do not Some True.

First Baptist Perry F. Webb Prster Brcchelor Aattominiatan Tenrl ‘Tarkor

Auto crash injuries after wife attack in city blocks

In the 1600 block of South St Marys street, a man injured his nose after a disturbance involving three parked cars. Charlie Bonner, 1048 West King's Highway, was treated for a cut on the nose. Alfred “Duidy” Bell, 24, from Carrizo Springs, was treated at Robert B Green Hospital for a dislocated shoulder from a collision in the 4160 block of South Flores street.

South St. Marys Street Charlie Bonner Wesh King’s Highway Alfred “Duidy" Bell Carerizo Springs Robert B.green Hospital Wlores Street Merahinbi

Youth attacked by four in street knife slashing

Lath Salazar, 17, of 220 Medina Street, was slashed on the face by a knife during an assault by four youths near Commerce and San Saba avenues. He received treatment at Robert B. Green Hospital Saturday. Police report the youths demanded a nickel. when he refused one pulled a knife and struck.

Lath Salazar Medina Streat Ander Robert B. Green Hospital Mesala Gecosted Hin San Saba Atevets Atel

Safety List At Pearl Harbor Grows

Safety list at Pearl Harbor grows as three more members are confirmed safe. Howard Ratelif, 22, seaman first class, was notified by his sister Cora Lee Ratlifé that he is safe and sound. He attended Thomas Jefferson and Tech High schools before enlisting years ago. Also reported safe aboard the Lexington is Harry Frey, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Frey of 802 Battey Avenue. Frey is a Brackenridge High School basketball team alumnus. Raymond Pfannstril, formerly of Kingsbury, previously reported killed at Hickam Field on December 7, is alive. his aunt Erna Schertz informed his family at 415 Canton Street.

San Antonios Hawaii Howard Ratelif Stalionger Perry Harbor Cora’ Lee Ratclifé Wil Rose Avene Ratelift Thomas Jefferson Tech Navy U.S Lexington Harry Frey J. H. Prey Battey Avenue Frey Brackenridge High School Raymond Pfannstril Kingsbury Hidkhamfield Erna Schertz Canton Street

Wintemitz to Lecture on Rhythm and Symmetry

Internationally known art critic and concert pianist Dr. Enmaniyel Wintemitz will speak at 8 p m on Tuesday as the third lecture in the winter series by the Witte Museum School of Art. The talk titled Rhythm and Symmetry in Visual and Music will include plan o chumbers and color slide screenings.

Enmaniyel Wintemitz Witte 2 Museum School of Art Winlenttz Plano Chumbers Omember Beal Herhor

Carpenter Dies Of Stroke In Rear Lot Home

An inquest verdict returned by Justice of the Peace Ottis West finds death from natural causes for Hjalmar Line Aen, 65, carpenter, of 1926 Schley Avenue. The Swedish native was at the rear of his home Friday after going to a community center on Highland Boulevard to estimate carpentry work when he was stricken and died.

Justice of the Peace Ottis West Hjalmar Line Aen Schley Avenue Carenter Vlnden Sweden Highland Boulevard Por

Acker Training Union Conference Set

T G Gardner of Dallas will direct a conference at the Riverside Park Baptist Church at 1 40 p m Monday The January 18 to 28 conferences aim to organize terms and representations in Texas The San Antonio association with 54 churches reported 220 baptisms and an enrollment of 425 in the past year

T. G Gardner Dallas Baptist General Convention Hiverside Park SMI Texas San Antonio Association

Solons Differ over Time In Wartime Daylight Saving

Washington January 10 The senate and house clashed over daylight saving time as a wartime measure to conserve electricity. A bill would allow the president to advance clocks up to two hours where deemed fit and keep clocks ahead one hour nationwide for six months after the war. A conference committee is expected to settle the differences.

Washington Senate B. Meastie Roosevelt House America

Wayward OCR Noise Skews Pan-America Radio Scene

Patchy text lists names of bands venues and show segments including Guy Lombardo, Wayne King, and various dance parades and broadcasts. Mentions Opry style acts, sports and weather mentions are fragmented. The readable fragments indicate a chaotic roundup of music acts and program titles from a 1942 era radio schedule.

Radio program notes and museum tale mix in eclectic broadcast line

A fragmentary program listing blends a Wood Curator feature with a guest visit by Mrs. Kaufman and a plan to build a small museum. It also lists a Saturday Night Serenade with Jessica Drangonette and Bill Perry, plus several orchestra segments and a Pan-American broadcast, all set around KTSA radio times and 1940s era cultural offerings.

Hitler Gresh St. Petersburg Fin Wien Goss Hha St. Grush Henman Jessica Drangonette Bill Perry Gus Heenschen HPSA Tin Pan Alley Getsa Clebebted Mark Warnow Barry Wout Joan Edwards Cleveland Orchestra Gustav Mahler RISA Arturo Redzinski New York Phiarmonte Chite Guy Lombarda Tinl McIntyre Benny Goodman Ator

Banker Enters Army Service

As of Saturday, officers from McDreadwiry National Bank in Alan Heights are recalled to active duty. Major Muthfeldt, former president, joins the army along with board members and other officers reassigned to Fort Snos Houston, Dallas, Denver, Enid Oklahoma, and San Antonio.

San _Antonio Denver Juiba F. Tatchler Engineer Corps Fort San Houston Dallas Frank A. Wider Randolph Flelt Enid Okls

Fragmented OCR Snippet With Miscellaneous Phrases

An unclear OCR fragment discusses promises, a museum owl theme, and references to 1945 1993 and stamp patterns. It mentions hindrances to restoring fortifications and a vague warning against certain groups. Names and places are largely garbled in the text.

Death by self inquest rules on jeweler Walter Fairbanks

An inquest jury ruled death by own action in the case of Walter Fairbanks 65 jeweler found hanging in his Savoy hotel room at 122 West Houston Street Friday. The body was found by Bautoy Balleza of 203 Main Avenue after Fairbanks failed to report for work at his Daly jewelry shop on Main Avenue. The nude body was suspended from the headboard with a noose.

Justlee The Peace Otis West Walter Fairbanks Savoy Hotel West Houston Istreet Bautoy Balleza Main Avenue Fairbanks Witet Waa

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