Casualties 23 Wounded 3 Missing From South Texas Area
War department reports 2352 soldiers wounded in action with many from South Texas. The note lists numerous names across towns like San Antonio and Taft, including Pfc James A. Baugh and Rudolf A. Haerm among the wounded or missing. Also details on Lt. Edward Cochran killed in action in the South Pacific and Sgt. Wavey Wrigglesworth killed December 20, with mentions of awards and service history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
King
Pfc
Jaroes A. Baugh
Witt
Ruby L. Batigiy
Pettus
Pic
Rudolph A. Haerm
Viola Boerm
Yorktown
Howard E. Cantu
Judith Camp
San Antonio
Bet
Louise. Cantu
Betty Cantu
Mioresville
Jesus de la Torre
Mus
Duane de la Torre
Taft
Ble
Emiliane C. Gonzales
Myre
Mavin G. Gonzales
Gonzales
Margarito C. Gonzalea
Rufus Gonzales
San Benito
Phe
Jose Z. Wirrrera
Angela
Herrera
Jondanton
Cant
Lawrence J. Filai
Matilda J. Fiat
Welmar
Cpl
Werris A. Storms
Aas
Anna L. Storms
Deaville
Pie
Mandel J. Vento
Adela D. Vento
Mercedes
Lient
William G. Weaver
W. E. Weaver
Saubavest
Josefa Castro
Rosstown
I Vie
Jehu
Forsyth
Bettie-Forsyth
Palturrina
Pio
Serafin G
Airs
Alia G
Falfurrias
Wilburn E. Phillips
Darel W. Phillips
McAlen
Benito Sancedo
Etre Manilo B. Saucedo
Karnes Iy
James Strong
Adele K. Kingsbury
Brownsville
The
Frederick B. Valdez
Angelina Valdez
Hayy Department
South Texas
Buster Yorking
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve
Buster
Harkins
Anigas Handolph Morse
U. 5. Naval Reserve
Mira
Mary Marie Morse
Uvalde
Bi Carden
Nelson
S Nate
U. 8. Naval Reserve
Willie Huby Brackney
Melbert A. Swift
U. S. Naval Reserve
Mary Katherine Swift
Uralde
Edward . Roamer Cochran
U.S. BY
G. R
South Pacific
Insite Cores
Teah
Wavey M. Wrigglesworth
C. B. Donegan
Benita
Wrigglesworth
Dlana Lee
San Antonis
Thaly
Aly
Henon
Hot Wells High School
Seryies
C. C. Haturove Jr
IX. G. Hewett
Four Police Officers Enter Service This Week
Four officers from the night shift known as the dog watch will enter the armed forces this week. Departing are R. He Castro, George Richmond, Emmett May, and Detective R.A. Renter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Night Data “Dog Watch
R. He Castro
George Richmond
Emmett May
R.A. Renter
Ex Prexy Vinson Feeds Soldiers as Volunteer Waiter
Dr. Robert E. Vinson former president of the University of Texas and Western Reserve University serves food to service members at the Alvarado hotel during wartime. He volunteers daily from 5:20 to 6 p.m. and prides himself on aiding hundreds of troops in under 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Levinson
Texas University
Ey O
Marvey
Robert E. Vinson
University of Texas and Western Reserve University
Vinson
Alvarado Hotel
Ferd
Santa Fe
Dr. Vinson
Albuquerque
Roy Wright
Fred Hervey
Mr. Harvey
Iy Hoberly
White Oak
D. C
Nirwholas
Austlny College
Sherman
Texas
Union ‘Theological Seminary
Virgina
Southwestern Presbyterian University
Baylor
Oberlin
Washington U
Trinity College
Denison University
Presbyterian Minstry
Piret’ Presbyterian Church
Charleston
W. Va
Austin Theological Seminary
Western Reserve
San Antonian Refuses Leave For Tours
Master Sergeant René Gassett, away from duty since September 1942, refuses rotation back to the United States. He has settled in Habbania Iraq about 55 miles from Baghdad, describing locals as wrapped in sheets and the scene as Arabian Nights like. A Lone Star Nag from Texas reports his communications and notes he hopes to stay in the army for 30 more years as he reflects on his service at Kelly Field and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch Cochrim
San Antonio
Cochran
Main Avenue Iga
Lawrenceville Preparatory School
Lawrenceville
N. Z
Harvard University
Gulf Coast
Texas
Armed Forces
Campus Christi
Marine Corps
Reid
Edith Sethness
Liver D. Gassett
United States
West Africa
Nigeria
Egypl
Geant Gasselt
Habbaniya
Iraq
Baghdad
Bos
Trag
Lieut
R. EB
Alagood
Self Communications
Sergeant Gasseth
Bnppe
René Gasseth
Eid
Kelly Field
Gasset
Grapeland Avenue
Severant
Four Kelly Workers Thugs Slug Three Rewarded for Ideas
Four Kelly workers were assaulted as three assailants slugged them while leaving the scene. Prizes were awarded later to four men for production ideas adopted by a San Antonio technical community. Recipients included Ernest J. Reich, A. J. Sloop, Emmet L. Taylor, and Gilbert H. Jacoby for various device concepts. Victims treated at hospital reported injuries. robberies occurred nearby with stolen money and valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Thugs
Kenly Nela
San Antonio Atr
Ernes J . Reich
A. J. Sloop
Emmet L. Taylor
Devin
Gilbert H. Jacoby
Tramway Workers Threaten 60 Percent Pay Strike
EMPLOYES DEDMIAND RATSE, MEXICO CITY Jan. 22 Tramway company employes announced their intention of striking on February 3 unless their demand for a 60 percent raise is met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employes Dedmiand Ratse
Mexico City
Employes
Three Injured in Separate Fights at City Venues
Three men were treated at Robert B. Green hospital over the weekend for injuries from fights at diverse venues. Velez Velasquez and Rattgio Lopez, both of 836 Tampico Street, suffered head injuries at the Fades Nest dance hall on West Commerce Street. Tolvio Lopez of 1992 Chihuahua Street was struck on the head and ear at LaLa Inn on Austin Street. Police detained four men for investigation. all injured men were released after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Green Hospital
Velez Velasquez
Rattgio Lopez
Tampico Street
Danca Hall
Weat Commerce Street
Tovibio’ Lope
Chihuahua Street
Lala Inn
Austin Street
Potlee
Enna
Bacring Down On the News Bacring Down On the News
Arthur Baek writes a sharp column criticizing American wartime strategies. He urges letting Patton Bradley and Eisenhower run their operations and questions German morale while imagining a rapid advance to Berlin. The piece reflects blunt wartime debate and calls for decisive leadership.
Thomas to Address Los Angeles Heights Improvement Group
Thomas, director of the chamber of commerce and Postwar Planning committee member, will address the Los Angeles Heights Improvement Association at Edison High School auditorium Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiex Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles Heights Improvement Association
Edison High School
Woman Killed in Auto Crash Near Victoria
Rose Pavol age 24 of 724 West Lynwood killed in a two-vehicle crash on U S Highway 87 ten miles northwest of Victoria. Kemes F Gubbrie 25 of Lime Chip also died. Two others in the car were critically injured, Capt. John Boyd of Lewisburg Tenn and Mrs Emma Chandler ManBride of Yoakum. Injured in the other car were Lewis M Snowden 62 of Canton Ill, Pfc Carleton W Mosely 34 of Chichester Ark, and Pfc Julius Holubee 34 of Hallettsville Texas. Officers at Matagorda Peninsula Army base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Pavol
West Lynwood
Victoria
Kemes F. Gubbrie
Lime
Chip
Payot
Associated Press
John ‘T. Boyd
Lewisburg
Tenn
Emma Chandler ManBride
Yoakum
Blé
Lewis M
Snowden
Canton
Carleton W. Mosely
Chichester
Ark
Pfo
Julius ©. Holubee
Hallettsville
Texas
Matagorda Peninsula
Aat
Punnery Base
Poster Army Aly Field
Two 17 Year Olds Shot Accidentally in City
Two youths, Carl Black of 310 Pueblo Street and Otto Pershard of 327 Cooper Street, were accidentally shot in the back with a 12 gauge Sunday afternoon by J. C. Reid of 1333 Hightord Boulevard. They received minor wounds, were treated, and released at Robert B. Green Hospital Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Black
Pueblo Street
Otto Pershard
Cooper Street
J. C. Reid
Hightord Boule Yard
Robert B. Green Hospital
Missing Kelly B-25 Flight Crashes In Rinfon Mountains
An Army B-25 Mitchell with four aboard vanished after departing Saturday for Pasoo Wart. Reported crash near Rinfon mountains north of Lucson, with a loud crash heard shortly after pass. Army search from Davis-Monthan faced heavy clouds and rain hindered progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Saturluy
Pasoo
Wart
Hiram Kelly Ueld
Rinfon Mountains
Soblbeast
Lucson
Lariz
Yanckers
Davis-Monthay Army Airfield
J C Sylvester Traildriver Dies at 79 in Texas
John Chester Sylvester a veteran Texas trail driver who hauled cattle to northern markets in the 1880s died at his home 104 Booth 5h Marys effect Bunday He is survived by his widow Helen C Sylvester Funeral services pending at local church and cemetery preparations followed by burial rights
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chester Sylvester
Booth
Mary's
Bunday
Helen C. Sylvester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bie Lie
Edward B. Cochran
Irman Lethers
Prexy
Brackenridge High Schol
Leslie MH
Natho
Billy Cottingham
Sane Liberator
Italy
Henry A. Natho
Wicks Avernue
Cottingham
Willkam J. Cottingham
Hammond Avenue
Aerin Guoner
Nutho
San Antonian
Tours
Sgt
Oliver
Gassett
Wagtulnd
Ties Mem
Rodert
Green Hospital
Behid
Lvi
Desac James Collins
Delgada Street
Roberts Street
Dor Barks
Micklesoth Street
Wis
Joseph Marino
San Marcos Street
Wee
Uion
Jesh
Produce Row
Leona Street
Arthur
Bugs" Baek
TNS
Patton
Shickelgruber
Jose
Bradley
Eisenhower
Germany
Berlin
Isey
Thomas
Melp
Sealto
Waslsimptin
America
Tony Debay
San Antontinesa
Qpeta Minty
Boeing
J.C. Sylvester
National Distillers Products Corp
N.Y
Nelly Fai
Shap Haweth Cloar
Chapel of the Booth Eide Funeral Home
Mission Burial Park
Nong Suree
Assisin Oe
Joseph Aspit
Joseph
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