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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

5

More From S A Enter Brooke Hospital Admission List

San Antonio is admitted to Brooke Hospital center for further treatment and observation. The list names many service members and next of kin with home addresses including Sgt. Frank Valdez and Mrs. Eleanor Valdez, Sgt. Hamilton and Mrs. Belvie Jordan, Cpl. Carlos Tierrera and Mrs. Stella Herrera, and others such as Pfc. Daniel C. Cantu, Pvt. Manuel Valdez, and CBM George Rouse.

San Antonio Brooke Hospital Frank Valdez Eleanor G. Valdez Starr Street Sgt Hamilton Belvie Jordan Sharer Street Carlos Tierrera Stella Herrera Round Street Jose R. Ramirez Rita Ramirez Taft Boulevard Jesus J. Barron Celiz R. Barron Daniel C. Cantu Luz Cantu Saltillo Street Mike RK. Mena Carolina Mena South Presa Street Edward L. Kinne E. L. Kinne East Locust Street Joe Flores Eucina Flores Laredo Street Lawrence Sanders Margaret Sanders Elmhurst Avenue Juan M. Bosquea Dolores Bosquez San Manuel Avenue Odis al. Landis Francis Wehr Pasadena Street Lillie Mae Pogue R. A. Pogue Box Asip Jesse A. Cooksey Ethel Cooksey May Street Earl E. Ra

Promotions and awards among RAF Flying Training command staff

Brig Gen Charles T Myers receives the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Legion of Merit for service with Central Flying Training, presented by Brig Gen Robert C Oliver. Lt Jane Louise Chapin and Lt Alice I Davis are promoted to first lieutenant at San Antonio station. Cpl Sam Filler earns sergeant rank with Pacific overseas air technical service command. Pvt Archie H Jordan serves with the Tenth Chemical Warfare GSC on Luzon. Maj John J Myers to attend Cleveland Air Show.

Charles T. Myers RAF Flying Training Command Randolph Field Central Flying Training Command Gulf Coast Air Corps Training Center Robert C. Oliver Flying Training Command Michael F. Davis San Antonio AAT’ Personnel Distribution Command Jane Louise Chapin Alice I. Davis Leslie J. Martin Monticello Court Borden General Hospital Chickasha Okla Gerald Clayton Dodd Leonard Dobrowolski Navy Pacific Sam Filler West Rosewood Aveniun Pacific Overseas Air Technical Service Command Almeda Casil Archie H. Jordan Leigh Street Tenth Chemical Warfare General Service Company Luzon John J. Myers AAR Flying Training Command Randolph Will Stend Cleveland Air Show

Officer Back From Abroad Returns To San Antonio

Lt. Col. Robert J. Holley, Texas A and M graduate, returns to the United States after two years in Italy and North Africa with the Fifth Infantry division artillery. He commanded the Fifth Army rest and recreation centers after V E Day and is visiting his mother Mrs. N. F. P. Holley and aunt Mrs. Alma Clark at 627 West Woodlawn Avenue.

Robert J. Holley Texas A. and M. College United States Italy North Africa Holley Q5th Infantry Division Fifth Army N. FP. Holley Alma Clark West Woodlawn Avenue San Antonio

Public Invited to Brooke Hospital Radio Program

Public invited to Brooke Hospital center radio program New Horizons broadcast Fridays at 9 45 p m over WOAT by the service club. A dance runs 8 30 to 11 p m with intermission during the broadcast. Lt Harvey H Sparks directs. 365th band provides music. Cpl Robert Oyster to speak about projection service and the Annex LV opening.

Brooke Hospital Center New Horizons New Service Club Harvey H. Sparks iCpl Robert Oyster Brooke Annex LV

Goldfish Vow Kept by University Jokers

Vancouver report notes the Jokers club at the University of British Columbia challenged students to meet a fund drive quota. Engineering student Paul Chatter swallowed a gold fish from a bowl after volunteering, fulfilling the dare amid campus fundraising activity.

Vancouver Jokers Club University of British Columbia Paul Chatter

Jaycee-ettes Back Health Dept Bland Test Drive

The Jaycee-ettes became the first women’s group to fully support the city health department’s Bland test campaign to launch officially in February. At a dinner Wednesday night they heard Dr. Waller Green and Franklyn Hochreiter discuss medical aspects while Mrs. John Middleton presided. The Wheatley P.T.A. and Wheatley Tenants’ Association also endorsed the drive as the first Black organizations to do so.

Jaycee-ettes City Health Department Chamber ‘of Commerce Waller §.Green Franklyn C. Hochreiter John M. Middleton Health Department Wheatley P.T. A. S Wheatley Tenants’ Association

Governor Grants Pardon for San Antonio Man

A full pardon and restoration of citizenship were granted to T. H. Taylor of San Antonio. Taylor, sentenced to 101 years by Judge W. W. McCrory for robbery by assault on May 12, 1938, entered state prison September 21, 1939. The pardon was recommended by the state prisons board and disclosed in a governor’s letter to the judge.

T. H. Taylor San Antonio W. W. McCrory Stevenson

Back Tax Drive Urged by Taxpayers' Defense League

President Arthur Michael of the Taxpayers' Defense League urged collecting delinquent county taxes to solve Bexar County finances. He criticized the county budget process, pushed for a contract with a firm that collects delinquent taxes, and noted District Attorney John T.R. Shook blocked the move. The group planned a Friday budget hearing at the courthouse as commissioners reviewed Garvey's letter recommending cuts and disallowing requests.

Arthur Michael Taxpayers’ Defense League Bexar County Michael Edgar Garvey Commissioners Court Sayt Fort Worth John TR. Shook Garvey Sar Bennett Robert F. Uhr Sam Anderson

Man suffers facial burns after lye thrown in face

Jesse Patton, 63, of 424 Live gall street, suffered burns to the eyes and mouth when lye was hurled in his face Thursday. He told police a woman was involved but has not been arrested.

Lye Jesse Patton Live Gall Street

City Profits in 4 Departments

The 1945 city audit shows profits for four departments the corporation court the Witte museum Brackenridge golf course and the market house with Riverside and other venues posting losses or reduced profits. Total assets exceeded liabilities by about 29.27 million while the audit praised the inventory system and interdepartmental cooperation.

Corporation Court Witte Museum Brackenridge Golf Course Market House F. G. Rodgers and Company, Certified Public Accountants Brack ‘Enridge Park Riverside Golf Course Municipal Auditorium Colored Auditorium San Pedro Play House Sunken Garden Theater Zoo

Diphtheria Death Noted Prompts Immunization Campaign

Dr R L Cherry head of the city health department’s communicable disease division reports one diphtheria death in 1946 with five cases so far. He urges universal immunization, free at the health department for those without a private physician, and a campaign starting April 3 for all children aged six months. Two thirds of deaths occur in children under five. past years show 82 cases in 1945 and 63 in 1944.

R. L. Cherry City Health Department Cherry

Boiler Thief Active Again In San Antonio Area

A repeated boiler theft target, a large pot used for boiling clothes, struck at 8268 Trinity Street and other local sites. Police report a series of similar thefts over recent months, urging residents to beware and report suspicious activity promptly. The frantic pattern prompts calls for vigilance and quick responses to recover stolen items.

San Antonio Backyarn Bolier Joe Ridgeway Trinity Street

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