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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1942

Page

10

Girl in The Green Coat Chapter XIII Murder Theory Scramble

In Mazel Livingston story, Hare and Miss Driscoll discuss a theory that Castle was targeted by a killer who may have used an open door and a night-time rendezvous. Madame Hurd’s sighting and press headlines stir public speculation, while Stro m’s showroom conversation shifts focus to a possible mislocation of the murder. The coroner cites unknown perpetrators as the case lingers, with neighbors and tenants debating the plausibility of each clue amidst tension in the building.

Castle Inspector. Hare Vacatt Jan Jan Proust Mr. Strom Strom Hare Hudson Peg Feg Madame Hurd Chris Hall Arlet I'S Caime Moor Sam Utz

Brooks Pilot Drowns After Crash in Lake Travis

A U S Second Lieut Owen R Graham of Colorado State College died after a crash in Lake Travis while flying from Austin to San Antonio. The other occupant, Second Lieut Clay A Bull, swam to shore. Graham, from Long Beach California, attempted a 200 yard swim. Bull survived. Graham is survived by his father H R Graham of Fort Collins Colo and a brother. Remember Pearl Harbor.

Owen R Graham Brookseld Lake Travis Clay A. Bulle Bulls Austin San Antonio Long Beach Gallf Colorado State College H. R. Graham Fort Collins Cole Pearl Harta

Cleaners and Dyers to Install New San Antonio Officers

The San Antonio Cleaners and Dyers association will install new officers at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the W. W. hall at 622 East Houston Street. Officers include Barney Williams as president, Melvin Binz as vice president, Alan Sparger as treasurer, and Billy Burke as secretary. Discussions will cover priorities, taxation, and organization.

A. Cleaners San Antonio ,Cleaners and Dyers Association W. Hall East Houston Street Barney Williams Melvin Binz Vlee Alan Sparger Billy Burke Mes ‘Ent

Exams for Would-Be Pilots Under Federal Aid

The federal government will pay the costs of physical examinations for civilian pilot training candidates who pass the tests. Ed Wilson, Region 4 GPT superintendent, informed Brother Loui P Thelin, coordinator for civilian pilot training at St. Mary's University. Candidates cover insurance and tuition. Courses are offered at St. Mary's downtown college on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.

Ed Wilson Region 4 GPT Loui P. Thelin St. Mary's University St. Mary’s Downtown College Monlsy

Duncan appoints new executive at San Antonio Air Depot

Announcement by Duncan field commander Lieut. Col. Delmar H. Denton states Lieut. Col. Clarence F. Hort on is named executive officer of the San Antonio Air Depot Duncan Field. Lieut. Col. Thomon W. Beotl of Brooks Field will succeed Horton as chief of the sub depot. Keep ’em Flyin.

Clarence FP. Horeton San Antonio Duncan Field Delmar H. Denton Duncan Feld Thomon W. Beotl Brooks Field Horton

Paralyzed Man Treated After Highway Incident

A middle aged man, found unconscious on a new Se min highway, was removed to Robert B Green hospital in a dazed condition and unable to speak. He shows partial paralysis and was reportedly forcibly fed. Sheriff Owen Kilday notes the incident may involve an attack or robbery.

Siulam Semin Nownty Robert B. Green Sherif Owen Kilday Kilday San Antonio Seilelay Cape

Delinquency Up In San Antonio Says County Officer

George Fickens, county probation officer, cites population growth and defense work related transient labor as causes for rising juvenile delinquency. His 1941 annual report shows 2068 delinquency cases vs 1790 in 1940, with 1810 boys and 538 girls involved. Racial breakdown lists 989 Mexican youths, 2393 Negroes, and 7 miscellaneous. Most youths aged 16 to 17. Remember Pearl Warhix.

San Antonio George Fickens Fickens

College Council Leaders to Meet for State Convention

College council leaders will assemble for the state convention of college student councils from March 1 to 22. Brother Joseph Selimity of St. Mary's University announces the event and notes discussions will cover student contributions to defense. Dormitory space will be provided by Cermanate Word College and the University of San Antunte.

Brother Joseph Selimity St. Mary's University Mearnate Word College University of San Antunte

River Hose System Aimed to Quell City Fires

Fire and Police Commissioner P. L. Anderson ordered five hose units stored in a large red box near downtown bridges to use river water for firefighting during air raids. A box by the Houston steel bridge beside the Texas theater drew attention as the plan envisions lowering a hose from the bridge to pump river water into a pressure system to combat flames.

San Antonio Antonia P. L. Anderson Houston‘ Aleel Texas Theater

Two Wounded Accidentally In Hunting Incident

Fidel Alva age 16 of 414 South San Marens street was shot in the left leg below the knee when his gun discharged during a rabbit hunt with three companions near Kelly field. Ignacio Quiterez of 128 City street suffered a gunshot to the foot when his weapon went off while hunting rabbits on Frio City road. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Seal Robert Green Hospital Fidel Alva South San Marens Street Kelly Field Frio City Ignacio Quiterez City Itrent

Exams Set for Laborer Jobs in San Antonio

Competitive examination for the position of laborer at 960 dollars a year for employment with various federal agencies in San Antonio has been announced by the Civil Service Board. Open to men ages 18 to 50. ratings based on information on applications. Applications filed with the secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners, Fort Sam Houston.

Lavorer Saty Antonio Owl Service Board Board of U. S, Civil Service Examiners Fort. Sam Houston

Pilot Training Courses Offered at University of San Antonio

Dr H 3 1 Von Roeder registrar at University of San Antonio announces new pilot training courses starting after February with current classes ending this week. Applicants aged 18 to 26 may enroll, with primary course requiring any college year and secondary course needing two years of college work by course end. If college work is already completed, university enrollment is not required.

H. 3 von Roeder University of San Antonio Aly Corps

Eleven Airmen Promoted to Temporary Lieutenant Colonel

Eight officers at Randolph Field and three at Donut Field received notice of promotion to the temporary rank of lieutenant colonel in the regular army. Randolph Field officers include Col FW Ott director of the academic department, Lieut Col Wilbur Erickson commander 47th Behoal Squadron, Lieut Col Norman G B Olsen, Lieut Col Harald L Mage, Lieut Col J F Carell, Lieut Col A Thompson, Lieut Col Edward W Suser, and Lieut Col Richard M Montgomery. Duncan Field officers listed are Lieut Col WW Ott, Lieut Col John A Tatra coal supply officer, and Lieut Col S A Otsthun commander 3rd Weather Squadron.

Air Corps Randolph Field Donut Gleat FW. Ott Wilbur Erickson 47Th Behoal Squadron Norman GB. Olsen Nying Cal Harald L. Mage John A. Tatra A. Otsthun Weather Aquadran

St Mary's Offers Two Radio Courses

St Mary's university will offer two radio courses during the second semester. Elementary radio and advanced radio are listed. Applications should be sent to Professor B R Warner in the engineering building at the University of Texas or AML.

Mary's University Secon Frank Becker University of Texas BR. W. Warner AML

Grass Fires Frk Firemen With Calls

Fire department faced over a hundred grass fire calls in the past week and a half with no serious damage reported. Chief Hart called them a nuisance while noting San Antonio’s dryness with little rain in two months. Pearl Harbor attends meeting as Dr Roy G Bates, recently resup porized, joins Chiropady State board in Houston.

Boxar Hyemena G. A. Hart San Antonio

Flying Social Honors Denver Pastor and Wife

At Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church a 20th anniversary service honored Rev. Edgar Hubbard and his wife Mrs. Hubbard. Mrs. J. A. Posty led the entertainment while E. H. Trick Wee emceed and opened a memory basket recounting 20 years of church life.

Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church Edgar Hubbard 3. A. Posty E. H. Trick Wee

Pensioners seek higher Texas old age payments

A San Antonio chapter of the National Protective Association petitions Governor Coke Stevenson for an extra legislative session to boost monthly old age payments for Texas residents 85 and older. They note the 15 dollar federal top up and state funds and warn that cuts or withdrawal of federal support would end benefits. They urge action due to rising living costs and the burdens on elderly citizens.

Texas Coke Stevenson National Protective Association San Antonio National Protective Association of America Peition

Keyhole Astronomy and Secretive Democracy Warnings

A fragmented column by Arthur Bugger critiques transparency in democracy, recalling past civic activity and warning Congress against a total information blackout. It mentions traveling and voting experiences, the potential manipulation via entertainment machines, and the need to guard against hidden influence.

Services Set For Veteran 5 A Teacher Carvajal

Funeral services are set for Esther Perez Carvajal a veteran San Antonio public school teacher of almost 40 years who died Sunday at her home. A native of San Antonio she led community groups and held many memberships. rosary at Angelus chapel Monday 8 pm with Requiem at San Fernando cathedral Tuesday at 7:15 am. Interment to follow with pallbearers listed.

Elis Huey Anderson Alamo Funeral Home Everett Jones Hastile Marie Anderson Ronald and Eugene Anderson San Antonio J. W. Anderson Tipton Okls K. M. Anderson Sweetwater It. O. Anderson Tulsa William Schemibeck Washington John. Mounts Oklahoma Cy Cowan Temple Chita McConkey Waco Esther Perez Jal Hast Courtland Place Carvajal Canary Island Carvajal Wis State Association of Texas Pioneers The Conservation Society Pioneer Lancers Club Daughters of the Texas Rer Public Pan-American Round Table Woman's Club Delia Kappa Gamma Gibbons Literary Club Gudelia Perez William Arthur Rokert Gilbert Perez Angelus San Fernando Cathedral Rev. I Walter Tynan Fat O'Shaughnessy John Dudley Trueheart Charles Baumberger Jr Howard Yturri Fernando Arredondo Edward Rivas Raimundo Mateau Fidel Tafolla

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