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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1942

Page

12

Menger Burkholder wedding at St Marys Church

Mrs Barbara Ann Menger and John C Burkholder wed at St Marys Church at 9 am with Rev Father Arnold officiating. Miss Hope Nagle sang, bridesmaids from family, and reception at Anthony Hotel followed by wedding trip. Couple to reside 1518 West Magnolia after home.

St Mary's Cwrch Barbara Ann Menger G. P. Menger John c. Burkholder Charles A, Burkholder Arnold George Ann Farley Att Att Wisses Gloria Mizzethi, Mr Rees and Ann McGoohen Rost Marie Mary Margaret Menger Mrs. Parley Albert Menger Willie St. John J. W. Ver Jerry Spengler Thony Hotel Mr. Annaghai Aliie Kirkpatrick West Magnolia Poe John O. Burkholder

Miss Van Wie Is Feted At Bright Shawl Luncheon

Mrs Russell Ford hosted a luncheon at the Bright Shawl tea room honoring bride Miss Fillis Van Wie. Guests included Marshe Van Wit, Marty Wiseman, Patricia Prentiss, Lottie Hamish, Joyce Booth, and many others in pastel spring decor. A California infantry invitation for several attendees was noted along with school and club activities and a February Briscoe PTA gathering.

Russel Ford Fillis van Wie Marshe van Wit Marty Wiseman Patricia Prentiss Lottie Hamish Joyce Booth Mesdemes Alter Sie Mac NeCrakdn Ghester Rohde Edsward Woolery Stonewall van Wie Stonewall van Wie Jr Hogers van Wie David Pace Albert Reftider Jr Willam Ochse Alfred Beekman Keith Langford A B. Chambers

Our Town Is Thronged Visitors to L A

Our Town in Los Angeles swarms with visitors guests from Honolulu Boston and other places as Lt Cmdr Leonidas Pancoast and Mrs Pancoast stay with Mr and Mrs Jet Pancoast en route to New York. Gillespie from Matherfield arrives then heads to Jackson Mississippi. Local hosts entertain with multiple parties through midweek including Mrs Scath Behyeluer and Mrs Eilis Albaugh Jr. Mrs Ericson of Boston and Major Ericson are among the visitors.

Leonidas Pancoast U. S. Navy Mrs. Pancoast Uio Jet Pancoast Honolulu New York Dummy Gillespie Frank Gillespie Matherfield Galifornia Eilis Albaugh Jr San Antonio Aldai Ericson Boston Mass Norgel Welsh Major Ericson California Ericson Agatha Welsh Erie Conn B. Milburn South West Texas N. D. Bale Bile Medical Society Milburn Hoor Bis Bale Bexar County Medical Association Women's Muxiliary Bexar Calinty Medicat Association

Judge Rutherford Still Unburied

SAN DIEGO Calif Jan 28 The body of Judge Jowane Feankllir Rutherford lay in state today weeks after his death as Jehovah's Witnesses sought burial permission for their founder in line with his dying wish. They argued the county planning board failed to allow rightful burial on the Beth Sarim estate despite neighbors protests and a prior burial plan at dawn in an orange grove.

San Diego Calif Jidge Jowane Feankllir Rutherford Uber Hin Cenouily International Religious Organization Emmty Board of Supervisors Fratherford Yeqiest Pai

City Pension Costs Reported At $11,950

A municipal pension summary shows total costs of $11,950 for city programs. The Jaquiry pension payroll of $11,050 was approved at a Monday meeting of the police pension board in City Hall to grant a leave of absence for Officer Wy. Shipp, details indicate a permanent appointment within police.

Mie Fra Police Pension Board Clty Hall Wy. Shipp Mycaligale Benslawers Jon McHugo Fannin

5 Year San Antonio Resident Dies in Texas

Mrs. Marlette Pool of San Antonio Texas died in hospital after five years in San Antonio. A graduate of Risk, 'Cexan, she lived in San Antonio five years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 4 pm from Porley Loring chapel with interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. She is survived by daughter Mrs L D Thilop of San Antonio, granddaughter Mrs B L Paige of En Anatonia, three sisters and one grandchild.

Marlette Pool Mitndalay di Manciny Ag San AnaLoula Cexan Porley Loring Fork San Houston National Cemetery Bile L. D. Thilop San Antonio B. L. Paige En Anatonia

Pan American relations forum at UT highlights Latin American studies

Jodeon W. Neal leads a forum at the Council of Pan American Relations on Pan American education and hemispheric solidarity. UT's Pan-American Activities coordinator notes growth from 1804 to 600 students in 27 Latin American courses across 10 departments.

Jodeon W. Neal University of Texas Couneil G. A. Lucechete Stutsman John McKinhon J. O. Loftin Alanue] C. Gonzales Prancisco de P. Jimenez Mexico Suchields XAR Ald San Attonians Bexar University of ‘Exas Pan-American Relations Department Arch al Lective Travel and Endhance PanrAmerican May Matilda Amado Panama Manuel Conenles Nelson Rockefelier Joe Brttencourt Jumor Chamber of Commerce Grugat Woman's Club Womans Club Abe Gunter Hotel A. Magnon Epinmttes Ad Airs B.D. Bell Emily Garoni Dm, Crozier Wheltler Texas F. Gilbreath Jack White BR. D. Bell Livia Magrinn

Privates Gain Air Chance at Aviation Cadet Training

Private Alton EK Crowser and Pvt. Rawin A. Blegel of Company 4 Signal Battalion earn eligibility to transfer to aviation cadets under War Department authority. An examining board may approve qualified enlisted men for immediate flight officer training after passing aptitude tests at the San Antonio district recruiting office in the Builders Exchange building.

Alton EK Crowser, and Ordnance Company Rawin A. Blegel Signal Battalion Fort Sam Houston Saldinga Auriovity War Department Alr Builders Exchange Huliding San Antonio

County Court Proclaims February 16 as Holiday for Selective Service

County Commissioners' Court approves a county wide holiday recognizing men ages 18 through 46 for selective service. Court also seeks two semidement for military access roads along Highway 187 to Camp Blylis and authorized portions of land for right of way related to a mill project. Construction and road rights of way involve state and local authorities with specific parcel references.

Commissioners’ Court Texas and New Orleans Railroad Lyon A. B Camp Byllis Ind Hur Thomann Clamens Maty Aetss Highway 80 Key Landing Field

War Notebook uses tech mice as depth sounding shipboard tool

Wartime notes describe a shipboard depth finder called a mouse that emits radio waves to map seabed depth. As the signal returns it shows depth, with a warning if something is between ship and bottom. The piece mentions scrambled eggs and naval insignia, plus diamond tooling for wire and instruments.

Navy Expert To Speak Here At San Antonio Club

Capt KW Underwood a Texas University professor of naval science will address the San Antonio Exchange Club at 8:15 PM Wednesday in the St. Anthony hotel. He is a Naval Academy graduate who commanded destroyer Wake during the last war and served with Pacific and Asiatic fleets including Alaska and Japan. OFFICER DIES. AUSTIN, Jan 26 Captain W T Tommy Gaswen Jr 35, Texas defense guard officer, died today of heart disease.

KW. Underwood Heavy University of Texas San Antonio Austin Jan Tommy” Gaswen Jr Exas Defense Guard

Driver Held After Stolen Car Crashes Into City

Police reported a wave of thefts Monday as a stolen car belonging to Sar Brown from La Clecheville collided at Houston and Batechna. A suitcase found inside the car had been stolen from Charles Till of Latte Reck, Ark. Other thefts included a vehicle taken from Back- Ing tot on East Point street and bicycles reported stolen in multiple locations including Pine and Nolan streets, Main Avenue, and South Alamo Street. Continued reports listed more car prowls and a patrol officer noted recent bicycle thefts across the city.

L& Anthony Tolb Travis Navarro Sar Brown la Cleche Houston Batechna Palice Charles Till Latte Reck Ark Main Avenue Tom Q. Nse North Mary's Street East Point Sweet Jetty Foley Gulf Street Pressel Pine and Nolan Streets Rubin Guerrera North Salado Street Slate Theater South Alamo Street James Gentry Fountain Walk Victoria J. A. Dewey

Neat personal appearance linked to luck, advice urged

A brief column urges readers that maintaining a neat personal appearance is vital and should be given priority, suggesting it influences luck and success in daily life. The piece emphasizes simple grooming habits as accessible, practical steps.

Chinese Christian Leader Dies in San Francisco Signal

Chinese Christian leader Dr. Kwang Wing Chury, age 78, reported dead in San Francisco after injuries from Japanese bombings at his Hong Kong home on Christmas Eve. The Chuneking radio carried the broadcast.

SAN Prancisco Chuneking Radio Kwang Wing Churyr Hongkong

Police Seek Fort Worth Youth in Theft Case

San Antonio police seek a Fort Worth youth accused of stealing 104 dollars from George M. Macfarlen. Authorities say the youth befriended the man, fled in a bus, and headed toward San Antonio after the theft.

San Antonio Minnday Fort Worth Win Port Worth George M. Macfarlen Binnday St Antonia

Escaped Felon Seized in Port Worth Arrest

Woodie Dunham aged 26, one of eleven convicts who escaped January 1 from the Eastham prison farm, was captured in Port Worth early today. Authorities pursued the group, with Dunham apprehended following a confrontation. No other details were released.

Port Worth Woodie Dunham Eastham

Local Theft Reports From Parked Cars On Buen Vista Street

Residents report vehicle thefts and attempted entry on Buen Vista Street. One man notes his jacket stolen from a car parked near 61 South San Saba Street while another mentions air shifting debris on his vehicle and a spare wheel.

Shire Street Joe Lopez South San Saba Buen Vista Street

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