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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1942

Page

4

College Head To Lecture Denver Heights Church Series

Sunday through Thursday an inspirational lecture series at Denver Heights Church of Christ opens with I. H. Borris of Abilene Christian College delivering They Learn Am Be Taught of God at 1 p.m. Sunday. H. P. Showalter of Firm Foundation Publishing House speaks on The Authority of Christ at 3 p.m. Sunday. Monday features G. J. Thomas of Corpus Christi on Lord, Teach Us to Pray at 2 p.m., J. P. Crenshaw of San Angelo on Redeeming the Time at 2:30 p.m., and Hugh Clark of Abilene on Deliver Us From Del at 8 p.m. Tuesday offers Fyron Pullerton of Big Spring on Edifying the Body of Christ at 1 p.m., B. B. Jeffcoot of Lavern on I Said a Foundation at 2 p.m., R. T. Towery of Sinton on Do The Work as an Evangelist at 4:30 p.m., and J. Hervey Dykes of Topeka on Where Thy Treasure Is at 8 p.m. Wednesday presents Glen Green of Altus on Subject to the Powers That Be at 11 a.m., Thorton Crews of Houston on Contention, and more.

Denver Heights I. H. Borris AbwAs Christian College Showalter Authority of Chirst Firm Foundation Publishing House Austin B. B. Jeffcont Laverna Okls Thorton Crews Houston

WPA to Aid New Jobless Welfare Push Links to Social Security

WPA will assist workers who lost jobs as civil goods production shifted to war. The program partners with Social Security to place temporary workers deemed ineligible for unemployment benefits. From Feb 1 federal offices will certify such workers to WPA for reemployment as factories convert to war production.

Washington WPA Howard O. Hunter Social Security Agency

War in Pacific must be first priority now says Ryckman

Charles S. Ryckman urges immediate major war effort against Japan in the Pacific to quell impatience and unrest. He argues that victory abroad is essential for China Malaya Singapore the Philippines the Dutch Indies Australia and New Zealand, and warns the war will not be easy but must be pursued relentlessly.

Fry Chorchill Roosevelt Pacific Chine Malove Dutch Indies Philippines China Malaya Singapore Indies Australia Japan Charles S. Ryckman

Dude Ranch and League Mobilize Funds for War Effort in San Antonio

The newly elected H. H. Theis led drive reports surplus from last year of 2032 dollars given to the Fighter Plane fund and the 18a non profit group. A membership drive for 4000 new members in San Antonio was approved with proceeds to red cross and war relief. Funds from prior efforts supported Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas baskets. this year emphasis is on supporting weapons and comfort for soldiers. Other leaders listed include Annie L. Palmer and Ralph H. Biggers. individuals donated amounts toward the Fighter Plane fund as part of a community wartime drive.

H. H. Theis Jed San Antonio Red Cross Theis Jane Sa Antonia Annie L. Palmer Bon-Aire Sanatorium Ralph H. Biggers AILA Edward Tdmann Carne Bridge Carolina Kraus Yi Rireet Inchinie Beran Anna Han Antonin Regwil Marne Ati

State Rites Held For Nazi General

Berlin dispatch reports that Field Marshal Waller von Rollehensu, commander of an EIT group on the Ukraine front, died of an aneurysm while en route to Germany. He was accorded a state funeral today, with ceremony details broadcast by AP.

Berlin Marsal Waller von Rolehensu EIT Ukreine Genmany Fuera

Woman Falls Into Tunnel From Train At Night Station

A young New York model Frieda Lund, 23, was found with facial burns after falling from a southbound passenger train into a tunnel near Unto station. Police and physicians collected ash and cinders. witnesses recall smoke and seven trains passing through the tunnel while she was missing. Lund could not recall the incident but said she moved from dining to coach as smoke enveloped her.

Washington Jah Palce Frieda Lund New York

Heroic Cadre Receives Prestigious Service Crown

Heroic Ma Tiamona and Arspnell Bhove lead cavalry of the all-American football unit at West Point to earn the Distinguished Service Crown for extraordinary horalomic duetion in the CPU yin, as reported by TNL News photo desk.

Tiamona Arspnell Bhove Cavalry Oftlear TNL News

Japs in Drive On Australia In World War II Front

The report details intensive World War II battles in Malaya and Singapore with Allied and Japanese forces clashing along the 10 mile Johore front. It notes brutal jungle fighting, air raids, and Japanese advances threatening British defenses and the Singapore naval base. Burma operations near Moulmein are also described as critical.

Malaya Batu Pahat Singapore Tokyo Johore State Singapore Island Bukit Payong Pifly Burma Maaya Moulmein Martin Ban Perp Rangxin Brighpare Betwen Bat Pahit Enday

City News Dance in Hermann at Song Hall

A dance event is given by Anton Wenzel at the Song Hall in Hermann on January 24. The program features Teron GB and Bmiiy Orch with TAGY.

Hermann Anton Wenzel Indge Teron GB Bmiiy Orch Tagy

Japan Seeks China Peace Offensive in Detar China

Tokyo dispatch reports a Japanese peace bid to detach China from Allied influence. Premier Tojo reiterates willingness to accept Chongqing overtures if policy shifts, calling China a sister nation and blaming Anglo American influence for past faults. London reports Chinese ambassador Koo doubts separate peace rumors.

China United Notlong Tokyo Bremer den Hideki Tojo Dap Chungking Japan London V. Ky Wellingtom Koo

Chicago U Speeds Up Degree Time

Chicago University plans to award the bachelor degree at the end of the second year, a reform urged since 1930 by President Robert M Hutchingwald. The move aims to shorten general education time, aid entering military service, and recognize achievement. General education should finish by sophomore year, and students lacking interest or ability in specialization should not advance.

Chicago University of Chicapa Robert M. Hutchingwald

Union Calls Off Strike in Detroit Transit Tie

DETROIT, DAN. Union officials of the A. F. L. employes' union postponed a planned strike just hours before a threatened deadline. The action, announced by Arthur Stringay, aimed to ease municipal fees and transportation disruptions in Detroit. No telegram from Under-Secretary Patterson advised otherwise as wage talks continued.

Detroit Dan Ieadera A. F L. Guy Sinion Arthur Stringay Patterson

False Teeth Alarm At Hotel Rescue Ends Calm

Al Parker operator of a hotel at 30 North Alamo Street fell ill after an emergency call. Police feared he might have swallowed his false teeth but a quick search found them beneath him. He was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital with acute indigestion and was expected to recover.

al Parker North Alamo Street Parker T Sre Robert B. Green Hospital

Bomb Takes Life Saved by Feat

London dispatch reports a perilous sea feat where a 92 mile dash to harbor saved a life. A 10 year old boy named Smith, suffering from gout, was aided by a heroic act during December.

London Mite Dasa Honety Shetland Lonthouse Advegaret Ismith Goute Eppens Alettis

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