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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1945

Page

2

Typhoon Claims Three Ships and 700 Lives

Sailors recount a brutal Pacific typhoon that sank multiple vessels, including the Spence, with chaos in the water. Chief Henry John Dreters of New Orleans survived after diving, while destroyers and gunnery crews battled the sea to rescue dozens more amid nightless darkness and frigid swells.

Henry John Dreters New Orleans Boston Mass Spence Jascbil D. I Areca Krel

Three Hurt In Bus Auto Crash In San Antonio

Three people were injured when a San Antonio city bus and a private car collided at Frio Street and Cumberl and a Friday night intersection. Mrs Teoria Hawley suffered a compound fracture of the left leg, while her husband Clarence Hastey and another passenger Wilma Adams sustained cuts and lacerations. Mrs Hastey remained hospitalized at Robert B Green hospital. others were treated and released. Driver D A Maldonado was listed as the bus operator.

San Antonio Truneit Company Teoria Hawley East Commerce Streck Clarence BM. Hastey Wilsa Mary Adams

Work or Fight laws seen by May in renewed push

Washington report from January 13 notes Representative May of Kentucky predicts enactment of a work or fight bill amid labor opposition. He says Congress will act soon as hearings on a national service measure proceed, with AFL and CIO voices to be heard, and price and wage policy debated by Murray and Vinson proposals.

May Washington D-Ky House Military Affairs Committee Congress Soo Tald Intter Nave House Military Committee Jabar GT. O A. F Philp Murray ek+ pecter Bell R.minn Senate Roosevelt Fremich Stalin Churchill Hatch Bail Hart Cox Chairtan Sabath House Miles Nead i Rankin D. Miss House an-American Investigating Committee Permanent Philip Murray Heonom Vinson Murray Tiese Press A. F. of L San ‘Anton Sieera Coniache Sopeiono Ggnein Stein Ays

Yanks Drive On Salient In World War I Battle Progress

The United States and British forces advance in a large wartime front, with First Army driving three miles below Laroche and British Second Army joining Third near St. Hubert. Bastogne area sees relief gains and mop up near Harlange, while American troops clear Macttum on the Moselle’s west bank. German counterattacks occur near Lindern Seiffarth as U.S. Seventh Army advances near Saarbrucken and moves toward Birchen tent area.

First Army Laroche Salient Second Army Third Army St. Hubert Huvert Bastogne Seventh Army Octing Saarbrucken Althorn Bitehe

San Saba Soldier Recovers From Wounds After Long Service

A letter from Jam Brittean of Pontotoc reports their son Private Janes Brittean is recuperating from a wound suffered November 16 in combat in Europe. He has served overseas nearly three years, was wounded in North Africa, returned to action in Sicily, participated in D day, and was wounded again June 21 then hospitalized in England.

Reton England

Arrest Expected In Inn Burglary Case At Rose Wood Inn

Police anticipated a Saturday arrest after a man entered the Rose Wood Inn at 1923 Blancoford around 11 30 p m and took a cigar box containing 300 dollars in bills behind the counter. Manager Mrs G Gregory reported the theft and noted a noisy customer left with the bar.

Rose- Wood Inn Blancoford Fridey G. Gregory Noley

Sight quake strikes Japan as transit facilities report no damage

A broadcast from Japan reported a sight earthquake causing some housing damage but stating transport facilities sustained no damage. The Associated Wenyy noted unclear phrases and possible transcription errors yet emphasized minimal disruption to transit networks and no major infrastructure impact.

Te Dotiel Agency Tilypatech

Fine Levied In Gas Case In Austin Street District

F. D. Schuttze, proprietor of Schultze Stove Co., paid a $51 fine for violating city rules on transporting and storing butane within fire limits. Haenig, chief plumbing inspector, called it a major fire hazard and said enforcement will be strict. Two employees were fined for parking a truck with butane and another for driving the buck, in the downtown area.

F. D. Schuttze Schultze Stove Company West Commerce Street Bm Haenig Augustis McClorkey Haenig Jose ‘Villaven Jr Martin Gonzales Stove Company Goreales Castrovine Melody Kids Moonlight Tavern Killa

Society Calendar Bridges Ward Events Saturday Evening

Loy Antonis Symphony presents pianist William Kapell at 3 15 PM in Municipal Auditorium. Dancing party from 8 to 11 40 PM in Bud studio honors Misses Peggy Joan Lewis and Johanne Nelda Von Brunt. Harlandate Betlor P T A meets at the school cafeteria.

Loy Antonis Symphony Orchestra Wiliam Kapell Municipal Auditorium Rinaldo van Brat T. BE. Lewin Fcony Bud Peggy Joan Lewis Johanne Nelda von Brunt

Miss Irene Jackson Weds Capt William Thompson in Kerrville

In Kerrville, Miss Irene Jackson of San Antonio and Kerrville daughter of Dr and Mrs John Dee Jackson wed Capt William Franklin Thompson Army Air Corps son of Mr and Mrs C H R Thompson of Greenville on Friday at First Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was officiated by Paul S Van Dyke with Graude E Parker as soloist. Reception hosted by the bride’s parents followed at Westland Place. The couple will reside in Austin.

Irene Jackson San Antonio Kerrville John Dee Jackson Wiliam Franklin Thompson Army Air Corps C. HR. Thompson Greenville Ale First Presbyterian Church Paul S. van Dyke Graude E Parker J. S. Colley Parl L. Myers Sam H. Deny Joseph Robinson Cheries E. Phipps Cecil B. Woodward Harold ¥.'Riffle Westsland Place Asalstitg Nell ‘Herpes Agnes Barnes Blance Brine Scott Schreiner Lloyd Birdwell BR. Wy Barnes

Bride Elect Honoree and Wedding Plans Highlighted

Mrs. J B Seale hosted a June 9 gathering in the Peraux room of the St Anthony hotel honoring Miss Margaret Cheathouse. Sergeant John Edward Kennedy will wed Wednesday, with guests including Mrs. Leah Greathouse and other relatives and friends. ob The Ladies Association of Railway Express Employes to meet Monday at the Masonic Hall. Product promotions for sewing patterns and a Marian Martin Spring Pattern Hook are advertised.

J.B. Seale Peraux Bb. Anthony Hotel Margaret Cheathouse Sgt John Bdward Kennedy Leah Greathouse Mes. BL. King of Corpus Chrlath Miss Greathouse Lorene Kennedy Janeville Wis Sergeant H Kennedy Mesdames Marvin Helgesen Twnes-ville K. Buos Elizabeth Roberts Leslie Maurer J.B. Payne Barbara Frances Sweeney Ladies’ Association of Railway Express Nall Crockett Hatel, Og Det

Bachelors To Entertain L A Officers

The Downtown Bachelor Officers club hosts an informal dinner Sunday evening at the Knights of Columbus hall in Los Angeles. Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters sponsor, with music by Port Sam Houston orchestra. Attend by officers and guests from local bachelor service units. reception and serving volunteers listed. club active for a year with 1400 officers attending. Nel O Clarke visits New York City hotel for several days.

Ban Anuento Knights of Columbus Hall Neverra Street Bachelor Officers Knights of Columbus Catholic Daughters of America Port Club Temstey Nel O. Clarke Barbizon-Plazs New York City

Molnar Writes Screen Comedy in Hollywood Roundup

Hollywood gossip notes Molnar, the Hungarian playwright, will write an original comedy in Hollywood by May titled Daddy Ta Wolf. Clark Gable is shaping changes for The Great Adventure or The Life of Lucky Baldwin as a potential April start. Mary Pickford backs a new story amid March of Dimes events, while Darryl Zanuck celebrates his twentieth wedding anniversary with Virginie.

Ouella Parsons Mulian Vieture Réstor Hollywood INS Frang Molnar Amed Joseph Passernik Joe New York Molnar Sitlom Daddy Ta B Wolf Molhar Budapest America Mary Pickford Mary Sam Cosson Dottie Lamour Pata~mount Park Avenue Macy's Clark Gable Daly O'Brien Gable Clark Victor Fleming Lucky Baldwin

Notary Testing Delays Contract Renewal

A clerical review notes 28 notaries tested before finalizing contract terms. Officials report steps to complete the renewal and address any remaining discrepancies.

Birth of a daughter to the Disdiers at San Antonio center

Lieut and Mrs Robert F Disdier announce the birth of a daughter Sherry Jesu on December 30 at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J F Disdier of New York City. Mrs Disdier is the former Miss Fussie Banner. The couple plans to keep the child with them in the barracks while Leftenant Discher serves overseas. Billie Osina was honored on her birthday with a dinner party at Our Lady of the Lake college. The group included Miss Bhir Jey Goote, Frances Mrusr, Eleanor Prudherome, Mary Bush, Katherine Staley, Nancy Griffin, and Hite Voos.

Robert F. Disdier Sherry Jesu San Antonio Billie Osina Our Lady of the Lake College Trek Toek Bhir- Jey Bess Goote Frances Mrusr Elenore Prudherome Mary Bush Katherine Staley Nancy Griffin Hite Voos

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