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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1944

Page

7

Fortress San Antonio Rose Survives Nazi Battering

The bomber piloted by Lieut. Larry ker of 70 Peabody Avenue, San Antonio, survived a severe German attack over the Ruhr. Despite two engines out and heavy flak, the ship kept flying with one engine, then returned to base after heroic crew actions and forceful control, with the craft severely damaged but undaunted.

England Larry Ly Ker Peabody Avenue San Antonio Ruhr Ead Naa Gelingen Bomienenews Spope Bombadine Splane Gelone Spo Wheatu Serait Sarr Europe Kerr

San Antonio Air Line Route Probe At Federal Hearing

A lengthy federal hearing in Washington on the proposed San Antonio to Mexico City air route drew testimony from San Antonio leaders and industry officials. Public relations officer J Gisendamer urged rapid decision while opponents cited competition and economic benefits, as mayor Gus B Mauermann and other advocates pressed for approval to boost regional air service.

Bo Mrommtey Chamber of Commerce Giset Agronautics American Airlines Fort Warthe Mexico City McGtensey Clinton Mc Hester Washington San Antonio Gus B. Mauermann Branif Airways Eastern Air-Ret Ean Aninnio México United States McGimery Capu J.B Burk Crags San Astoria

Bridge Started on Mexican Highway Near Reynosa Monterrey

Bridge construction began on a concrete crossing over the San Juan river 74 miles southwest of Reynosa on the Reynosa Monterrey highway. Engineers estimate a decade or more to finish due to river turbulence. A second missing span near Gras Bravo remains under assessment. The San Juan crossing currently uses a pontoon bridge or ferry.

Rsynosa Sumauupas Mexico San Juan River Reynosa Monterrey

How to Ruin Oreses and Lose Friends

Fragmented OCR text with garbled phrases about odor avoidance, antiseptics, shaving, and a listing of items. Mentions brands, purchases, and jumbled references to approvals and prices, but no coherent event or clear source context.

Registration Opens At St Marys University

Registration for island semester at Marys University and Dawnroan College runs from May 7 to May 9, with courses offered Monday through Thursday. Key details include venue at 122 College and administration by St Marys U. personnel.

St.Mary's U Mary's University Coe Educational Dawnroan College

Medium Bomber Crew Dies in Crash

Sioux City dispatch reports a bomber crash during a winter storm with the loss of multiple crew members. The incident occurred west of Sioux City as heavy snow and drifting hindered rescue efforts. Weather hampered search by ground crews and officials opened a crash site investigation.

BG Headache Powder Claims Quick Relief

An ad asserts BG Headache Powder quickly eases headaches and soothes nerves with its fast acting formula. It warns to use as directed and consult a physician if pains persist, implying OTC use for minor neural and head pains.

Bazooka Parade Feature Sparked In War Bond Drive

A San Antonio page continues coverage of war bond sales with Bazooka parade notes and daily tallies. Reports list 6000 band members in the Fourth War Loan drive urging bond purchases, with totals reaching $1,400,103 in Series E savings, plus Syrian Lebanese group sales of $22,000. Details name local organizers and wardens, including George Azar, J S Younes, and Major William Payne, as drives push oversubscription and higher quotas.

San Anahinn San Armonia Sles George Azar J. S. Younes George Jamail Solomon Caseeb Alex Estefan Salomor Staic Tom and Mather Dgh- Gah Artes Graftens Garcia Dow John C. Hage Henry Fitzhugh Henry Metzger Convere Irene Kieffer Culebra Warde Mtif O. P. Schnabel BF Trejo Judre James FR. Norvell Paul Villares Af Zom P. H. Swearingen Aome T. K. Dorin

Military promotions and training by Allied air forces

Career notes list Lieut george brown promoted to first lieutenant with the 11th Air Force in the Mediterranean. Lieut robert burnett promoted to first lieutenant with the 3th Fighter command. Aviation cadet lonnie stockton completes basic training at lemoore. Oscar j smith promoted to staff sergeant at cassper army air base. Orrin la harrison connected to aviation academy in santa ana. Sid creswell returns from sea duty aboard a merchant ship serving with an arm crew near british forts. Walter george wolfram and thomas hight school graduate in advanced flying at patina and keesler field respectively. Manuel a castillo promoted to corporal at fort knox. John e daihas completing aviation mechanics training at amalia. Pvt louis agular graduates from armament school at lowry. Central Power and Light project noted amid wartime transmission issues.

Pir George PL Brown West Commerce Alveel Jeane P-28 Med Beas Wheater 11Th Air Force Mediterranean Robert Burnett Allied Coastal Air Force Ganet Lonnie J Creswell G. B. Creswell Monticelly Court Naval Arm British Isles Walter George Wolfram Thomas Jefferson Hight Patina Thomas Ly Aird Mia Dean Aird Linares Avenue Keesler Field Miss Manuel A. Castillo Pacioni Cantiio West Martin Street Fort Knox 78Th Tank Battalion John E Daiha Sono Pele Daffis Route Rix

Miss Dreiss To Wed Lieut Welch in Episcopal Church

Miss Katharine Dress, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mors Dress, will wed Lieut. Welch of Whimngtay California at 8 p.m. Wednesday at St Mark's Episcopal Church. Attendants include cousin Mrs Alfred N Stok as matron of honor and Miss Milby Both as bridesmaid. Lieut Stanley 4 Galyvan will be best man with ushers Lieuts Bailey D Richardson Stanley H Stauffer and Sgt Alfred N Scart. After rehearsal, Miss Laura Dress hosted a supper at her home.

Katharine Dress Mayteint Paul Dreiss Lien Carrel Bun Welch Wes Levine J. Welch Whimngtay Calif Wil St. Mark's Episcopal Church Laury Beall Alfred N. Stok Jwill Mass Milby Stanley Galyvan Ayll Greminsiner Will Inelnin Bailey D. Ri ‘Ardson Stanley H. Stauffer Wiaf Yaylor Alfred N. Scart Laura Dress

MERRING SCALES In Scales Of Sun Herring In Manufacture

In a brief item a note says scales of sun herring are used in making extinguishing preparations. The report indicates a peculiar method or material being explored within the factory process and mentions ongoing experiments pending further details. No individuals or organizations are named in readable text.

Fragmented Textile Pattern Note From New York Office

The readable fragment describes quilt patterns and transfer designs with mentions of materials and a textile workshop. It references a New York office and delivery timelines of two weeks or longer, indicating an industry or craft context within a historical newspaper snippet.

Cai Texis Raralog Orhers New York Delvery Way

War Relief Clothing Drive Connects Homes Worldwide

A London letter to Mrs. Jamies Nelson details British War Relief Society efforts to repurpose home garments for Allied needs. It urges readers to donate useful clothing including woolens, underwear, and outerwear suitable for diverse recipients from seamen to refugees in India Yugoslavia and beyond. The appeal notes garments are distributed to Greeks Yugoslavs Indians and others via Auxiliary Territorial Service and allied partners, with instructions to contact the local chapter to package and send bundles.

Lalora Garrett War ‘Relief Society Daele Andy India Jamies. Nelson

Pattern 9036 Girls Frock With Front Buttons

A light teal frock pattern 9036 for misses and women in sizes 12 through 40 and 48. It features a front button opening for easy wear and hairdo preservation, suitable for home, shopping, or casual outings. Order by mailing size, name, address, and pattern number with 20 cents and 10 cents for the pattern book.

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Two Charged in Auto Theft Case in Downtown District

Hamilton Caldwell and Harold H. Kay, both arraigned, faces bonds of 1000 dollars each for allegedly stealing a war vehicle with 590 dollars in equipment on January 16 and fleeing to Oklahoma from Randolph. Jamra Adamson, 19, also arraigned on draft card alteration, bonded at 505 dollars.

Randolph Oklahoma A. V. Knight Hamilton Caldwell Sandoval Street Harold H. Kay Riverview Drive Hey Fork Worth Jamra Adamson Crosby Sirai

Ten Directors elected to YWCA Board

Ten directors elected to the YWCA board at the annual meeting and supper. Nine three year terms were assigned to Mrs William M McIntosh Miss Rebreen Patton and others. New officers and committees named. next meeting set for February 14 at Mrs Irene Henderson’s home. A San Diego trip is noted for Mr and Mrs Louis C Guelders.

Pvt. Monden PL Harrie Asm Maurice KE. Hargrave Marine Corps San Diego Cylif Phein William M. McIntosh Rebreen Patton Walter Walthall Eumice Aden Randolph Brown John F. Camp Sr Roy Campbull Edwin Jones James Neely Weir Maxwell Parker Banch Uf Robert Ayres Mary Terrell Aydlett B. G. Hal Ipr Felix Ulrich Westway Clin W. B.A Leta Mar Peters Pregie Nelle Snodgrass Vee Vivian Hathaway Elizabeth Petty Leta Mac Peters Mary A. Matterry Edna Berryhill Heanor Carroll Mabel King Nocal Chaiman Mra Irene Henderson Mellvalne Street J. G. Murray Geile Vista Ser Son Louis C Guelders

Home Mixed Syrup for Cough Relief Claim

An ad style recipe promotes a home mixed syrup to relieve coughs by stirring cranulated sapar with a prepared base and adding a drinkable powder. It touts soothing throat membranes and claims broad relief for chest congestion.

P T A Votes Approve V Gardens Canning Plans

The San Antonio P T A votes to approve Rural Food Production and Processing, asking Vocational Agricultural division for production of Victory gardens and canning projects in city schools. If sponsored, federal funds may back the effort and accelerate community gardens. Leo Brewer warns school board members must be independent from pressure groups. Meeting held in the Municipal Auditorium West wing.

Wie School Nord Sam Antonio Vocational Agricultural Division State Department of Education Victory Gardens Jefferson Alamo Heights Leo Brewer Comel Munierpal

Rehearsal Dinner Set For Hoyle Taulvee-E Hinds Wedding

Rehearsal dinner plans include Miss Josephine Hoyle Taulvee and Lieut Ernest Hinds with Mrs Campbell hosting at the Country Club. Attendants include Mrs M Young and Mrs John Kilgore, sisters of the bride elect, with Beatrice over girls to assist. Following the rehearsal, Mrs Hild Davenport and retiring captain of Alamo Review W A guard honor will hold a party at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Mrs KH Eddy has returned home from New Orleans after visiting her parents.

Josephine Hoyle Taulvee Ernest Hinds Bob Campbell Country Club M. ©. Young John J. Kilgore Youwig Hildd Davenport Alamo Review Mexico Dean Hincheon KH. P. Eddy New Orleans GH. A Bond

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