Nickel memories and wartime changes in San Antonio
A reader letter from Bill McKee laments small irritations and nickels, noting dwindling five cent items after the war while the Transit company still sells nickel passes. The piece mentions signs at the Mexican Manhattan bar and the demolition of the old railroad boiler shop at Alislin and Duval streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonio
McKee
Newsboy
Playland
St.Mary's Street
Transit Company
I. Moey
San Antonio
Alislin and
Duval Streets
Hoey
Movements and Memories in San Antonio Notes of 1940s Life
The piece traces diverse local interests from theater and music to clubs in San Antonio. It mentions Hoey INGUPNS editor roles, Henry Busse’s Majestic performances, Tadpole club leaders, and Frank Aldi’s deer-hunt anecdote, with sketches of Siegel’s Tin Pan Alley songs and a medieval armor exhibit, concluding with a quirky window display scene and a waitress asking a patron to read the menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Busse
San Antonio
Trving Siegel
San Antonio F
Tin Pan Alley
Siegal
Jobs Found For 2948 Vets In Four States
Federal employment data show 2948 veterans placed in Texas Louisiana Mississippi during December. R B H Mitany of the 10th region in Dallas reported 1967 jobs in Texas 781 in Louisiana and 300 in Mississippi, comparing with November 1941 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
R. BH
Mitany
Dallas
Building Permits Near Two Million Reach in January
Building permits for January topped previous records with a total of 1,845,545 dollars. The figure includes 176 homes and reflects a poised uptick as material supplies improve, per City Building Inspector Carl Wideman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wideman
Wideman
Feads Clothes Drive Appoints Carl Widerman Head
Building Inspector Carl Widerman was named by Mayor Mauermann to lead the old clothes drive aiding Europe and Asia, a program begun at the mayor’s request to mayors nationwide. He succeeds Bernard Ladon, who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Widerman
Mauermann
Europe
Asia
Bernard Ladon
Baering Down On The News by Bugs Baer
A dated satirical spoof comments on war, peace talks and the Versailles Hall of Mirrors. It mocks grand plans and UNO housing with wry, offbeat lines and fictional policy notions. The piece parodies political rhetoric and media framing in a quip filled column style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Bugs” Baer
I N
National Ad Club Chief to Be Feted
Kilon G. Boston, president of the Advertising Federation of America, will be honored in January by the San Antonio Advertising club with a cocktail party and dinner acknowledging his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Ad Club
Kilon G. Boston
Advertising Federation of America
San Antonio Advertising Club
Sunglasses Theft Reported at Parking Lot Office
The theft of a pair of sunglasses from an office at a parking lot on 40 Percent Fast Pecan Street was reported Tuesday to authorities by C. B. Armstrong and Anita Botello of 102 Movida Street in 1918.
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Pecan
Collec
Armstrong
Anita Botello
Movida Street
Vets' Chief S. A. Visitor Visits San Antonio
Lieut. Comdy. James E. Van Zandt, U S Navy commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, stopped in San Antonio this Tuesday. A former Pennsylvania congressman, he resigned to join the Navy and led LST Group No 1% in the Pacific’s Seventh Fleet. He was met by Maj. B L Maloney, Sam Houston post 76 commander, Max Walz, post department commander, and Dave Walz, Marine veteran. He continues on to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. van Zandt
U.S. Navy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
San Antonio
van Zandt
Pennsylvania
Navy
Seventh Fleet
Pacific
Maj
B. L. Maloney
Sam Houston
Max Walz
Post Department
Dave Walz
Marine Corps
Washington
Stolen Jewelry and Clothes Reported by Irene Flores
Mrs Irene Flores reported jewelry and clothing valued at 94 stolen from her former residence rear of 15K San Pedro Avenue while she was away on January 18. Police investigated the burglary at the Evergreen Street address 612 Wrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Flores
Wrest Evergreen Street
San Pedro Avenue
Kids Start School Life In San Antonio First Day
San Antonio children spent their first day at public school as winter storms began, with many away from home in a strange place and teachers giving individual attention. Homecoming day also saw junior and high school students visiting their old elementary school to see teachers and the younger pupils occupying former spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Irem
Stock Market Gets Big Play In San Antonio
The stock market shows a major surge in San Antonio, with activity five times 1942 levels. At Bache and Company in the Gunter Hotel, Joseph Rubin reports plentiful money and rising stock prices, despite strikes. Strong long term dividends and postwar demand fuel investor confidence and broad participation across business and professional sectors.
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San Antonio
Bache and Company
Gunter Hotel
New York Stocks Exchange
Joseph Rubin
Madegest
New York Exchange
Switch Box Stolen Near Army Post on North New Braunfels
AW C Welrie reported a 110 watt wire exposed after a switch box was stolen early Tuesday from the outside wall of the Army Post hug osterr at 199 North New Braunfels Avenue. Sheriff notified by K. I. Zie tasch, owner.
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Welrie
Hug Osterr
New Braunfels Avenue
K. I. Zie ‘Tasch
Coliseum Site Ideas Invited
All persons with proposed sites for the 1 750 000 coliseum are invited to submit ideas to the board of advisors. Joe Reeman stated Tuesday Freeman was elected chairman at the first meeting in his office and Perry Shankle was made vice chairman. After surveying sites the board will meet with the county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Reeman
Freeman
Perry Shankle
Vicr Chatran
County Commissioners” Court
Man Fights Drunkenness Conviction To Supreme Court
Maurice J. Gangler of 212 South Concha Street told Judge Augustus McCloskey on Tuesday he would carry his drunkenness conviction to the Supreme Court. He refused public defenders, pleaded his own case, admitting two beers two wines and two cups of coffee, and asked if he was drunk. Judge McCloskey fined him $10. Gangler appealed and was released to perfect his case.
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Maurice J. Gangler
South Concha Street
Corporation Court
Supreme Court
Augustus McCloskey
McCluskey
Neald
Time
Gangac
Episcopal Meeting Closes West Texas Diocesan Council
Closing sessions of the 42nd annual Episcopal Diocese of West Texas council at St. Mark's church featured Bishop Everett H. Jones opening memorial rites and elections. Women’s group activities ran alongside with officers elected and discussions on religious education. Bishop Henry W. Hobson spoke at the diocesan dinner as lay leaders gathered under Mrs. Jivbert W. Carter's leadership.
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Episcopal Diocese of
West Texas
Everett H. Jones
Samuel C. Capers
St. Mark's Church
Julia
T. H. Moore
The
Daughters of the Kingss
Welconness Gladys Hall
Brownson
Victoria
St. Mark’s Church
the Daughters of the King
Wobson
Henry W. Hobson
Souther
Ohio
Jivbert W. Carter
Luling
Clubhhart
Christ Church
Lee A. Christy
Police Identify Amnesia Victim in Bastrop Woman
Police identify a 26-year-old Bastrop woman found Friday in the 200 block of North Alamo Street as Mrs. Ann Dancan. The amnesia victim said she had been wandering for about two weeks and is a mother of two, with a past tied to a former employer.
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Law
Antonio Polica
Alamo Street
Ann Dancan
Welcome home Krueger set for Heroes’ Day in San Antonio
Gen Walter Krueger Sixth army commander returns from Japan on January 26 for his sixty sixth birthday. A Heroes’ day welcome and homecoming program will be planned by Mayor Mauermann, the chamber military affairs committee led by Alex Thomas, and Maj Ike Kampmann Jr. Return party includes C R Lehner and many San Antonio staff officers with generals and colonels listed as part of the contingent.
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Walter Krueger
Sixth Army
San Antonio
Maucemann
Chmuber of Commerce Military Affairs
Alex Thomas
Mauermann
Japan
Krueger
United States
Bill
Hupdale
Itn
C. R. Lehner
Price
Tr. V. White
H. R. Keichelderfer
Paul Mayo
R. Gudowns
San Amuda
G. H. Deckey
Lrngsilley
P.G. Buckmore
W. A. Hagins
S. D. Sturgis
Kenneth Price
W. N. Leal
W. P. Comnally Jr
G. D. Sears
Mayj. J. EH. Crichton
Capt
C. R. Kirkland
S.A. Gets 2 Conventions
Ian Aay Lomb and Otis Waitehead announced two more conventions for 1946. The National Girl Scouts organization, with women executives from New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, will gather 800 to 1,000 delegates here November 3 to 6. The Women's Society of Christian Service will hold its Southwest Texas conference here March 26 and 27 with 400 to 500 delegates. Whitehead said total conventions for the year would reach 23.
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Ian Aay Lomb
Otis Waitehead
Chamber of Commerce
National
Girl Scouts Organization
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Wil
Women's Society of Christian Service
Southwest Texas
Whitehead
Street Costumes For Fiesta Urged In San Antonio
Fiesta de San Jacinto association members will promote street costumes for the five day Fiesta after a meeting at the Gunter hotel. M A Winn Sr urged pioneer and Texas cowboy outfits for all ages and Perry Shankle called for a program to engage the public. Maj John P Lucas and Brig Gen Hubert W Heyerke pledged cooperation with Army and Air Forces commands. General Lucas noted the supply of traps depends on April stocks.
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Fiesta de
Perry Shankle
Chamber of Commence
Winn
Amy
John P. Lucas
Fourth Army
Hubert W. Heyeke
Army Service Forces Depot
George Tl. Beverley
San Antonio Air Technical Service Command
Lucas Jadnely
Mauermann Urges 1946 Fiesta Parade to Be Best Ever
Mayor Mauermann recalled early San Jacinto celebrations when veterans rode in parades. He noted the Spanish American War outbreak was announced during a Fiesta parade and urged the 1946 event be the finest yet, stressing the importance of parade involvement.
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Maauermann
San Jacinto
Battle of San Jacinto
Mauermann
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Feads Clothes
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UNO
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Charles Richard Manno
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Butch" Milam
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