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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1946

Page

2

Four Defendants Sentenced in Criminal District Court

Four defendants pleaded guilty to theft and burglary and received penitentiary terms in Criminal District Court. Judge W W McCrory sentenced William Gavoert to three concurrent three year terms for three burglary cases. Victims named include G W Mitchel, Hollis McCoy, and E D Henderson. Pete Maldonado drew three concurrent two year terms for three auto thefts. Other defendants Ernest Rodriguez and Leonardo Castahon received two year terms for burglary and theft of money from Mary Rita Garcia.

Criminal District Court W. W. McCrory William ©. Gavoert Sted South Alamo Street G. W. ‘Mitchel Castano’ ‘Avenue Hollis McCoy South Presa Street E. D. Henderson Carolina Street Pete Maldonado East Carson Aspect A. J. McKenzie Jr Rosemary Street Madeline Schmidt Seeling Boulevard H. Ll. Hagan Holisons Drive Ernest Rodriguez Montterey Street Carlos Gonzales Delaware Street Louis Elsenburg Commerce Street Leonardo Castahon Meredith Street Mary Rita Garcia Frio City Road

Youth Group Program at St John’s Lutheran Church

Under Sens for Luther Jearus the youth group will meet at St John’s Lutheran Church East Nueva at South Presa on Sunday 7 30 p m Dorothy Ahr will address Youth in the Church The German service at 10 30 a m will discuss The Faith Which Christ Honors and the main service topic at 4 0 m Builds of the Walls of Zion

Sens Luther Jearus St. John’s Lutheran Church East Nueva South Presa Dorothy Ahr St. John's Christ Walls of Zion

4-H Girls Meet in Bexar County Council Session

Miss Leia Beynett home demonstration agent at College Station opened the first 1946 meeting of the Bexar county council of 4 H girls in probate court. About 50 girls from 25 communities attended. Jeanette Metzger of Converse was named new chairman. Sophia Luensman of the Goetic community spoke on turkey feeding practices. Viola Jacachke of Buens Mista school presented a report on poultry raising. she is recognized as the group’s champion poultry raiser.

Leia Beynett College Staton Bexar County

Court Dismisses Anti Picket Plea At Owl Cafe

District Judge Robert W Terrer dismissed the injunction sought by J B Cain owner to restrain picketing at Owl cafe 2S South Alamo street after being advised an agreement was reached and the business would reopen former employees and other local restaurant workers involved were named in the dispute engagements announced Hollywood Jan 26 Monogram Actress Nancy Brinkman 22 announced engagement to Lt Comdr Pat Macarthur nephew of General MacArthur

Owl Cafe South Alamo Street Robert W Terrer J.B. Cain Employesunich Terrell Oae Hollywood Monogram Nancy Brinkman Pat MacArthi MacAgahury

Thieves Rifle tve Autos Thieves Rifle tve Autos

Five cars were broken into and items stolen across multiple locations on Saturday. Mrs. Fred Anderson reported a broken into car on Auditorium plaza with an eightraincoat valued at eight dollars taken. Mrs. C P Pogue had a dress and shoes stolen from her car on Nogalitos street and Drake avenue totaling thirty two dollars. P E Ritfa reported theft of an overcoat scarf hat and cigaret case from a car at Jackson and Marshall Streets around 10 30 p m Friday. Captain R F Swilivan said an electric record player two albums of records and a jacket were stolen from his car in the 700 block of West Myrtle Street. L E Jack Scott lost fender skirts from a car on Broadway in Grandecourts.

Fred Anderson Coving Street Auditorium’ Plaza Oair Dennis C. P. Pogue Roslyn Avenue Nogalitos Street Drake Avenue P. E. Ritfa Joake Jackson Marshall Siirels R. F. Swilivan Weat Myrtle Street LE Jack

Evangelism Move Begins at First Church of the Nazarene

At First Church of the Nazarene in Princeton Colorado the Rev J Melton Thomas will inaugurate the Contact for Christ program an effort by laymen to win souls The campaign runs from this Sunday through Easter season He will preach on Jewish Barnen The Death of a Great Vision in the morning and lead a hymn sing in the evening

First Church of the Nazarene Princeton Torth Colorado J. Melton Thomas R “Contact Foe Christ Tohmas

Judge Rice Hands Out 5 Sentences in Criminal Court

In federal district court Saturday Judge Ben H. Rice handed five defendants sentences for marijuana offenses and related crimes. Joe C Rodriguex received two one year terms for acquiring 15 grains, Fred Haynes six months for 49 grains, Nicamar Rivera one year suspended for five grains, Pedro Turviate one year for transporting 361 grains, and James Sorge one year suspended for theft of 333 tanks from Hondo Army Air Base on Autly 15, 1945.

Ben H. Rice Federal District Court Joe C. Rodrieuex Fred Haynes Nicamar Rivera Pedro Turviate James Sorge Hondo Army Air Base Autly

Rev Hoyer Leads Center Worship at Sunday Vesper

The Rev Ad H Hoyey co pastor of Lutheran Center will lead the Vesper service at the center chapel Sunday at 6 p.m. He also serves at Mount Olive Lutheran church and workers will operate the snack bar during the event. All service members are welcome to attend the Saturday night saloon?

Ad H. Hoyey Lutheran Sen‘ Conten East Travis Street Wil Center Chapel Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Mayor Approves Coliseum Name with Restrictions Sealed

City official Maneyvmann stated Saturday approval of the Bexar County Commission ers' court proviso naming the all purpose coliseum the Aggtowl Rural and Livestock Exhibition Building. He also backed restricting appropriations to pass revenues from coliseum operations.

Maneyvmann Bexar County Commissioners' Court

Sufferer Is Unstrung by Stomach String

STOUR FALLS Sb Jan 26 Dr Charles Ericksen prepared to operate on Clarence Kimball of Humboldt S He found nearly 10 yards of string in Kimballs stomach from prior treatment for esophageal narrowing The string had remained since a former operation and Dr Ericksen said the patient was progressing satisfactorily toward recovery.

Stour Falls Charles Ericksen Clarence Kimball Humboldt S. 5 Wleers Ericksen Kimball Erichsen

Marine Freed On One Count In Court Martial at Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Jan 26 Marine One of the most decorated members of World War II was acquitted by a navy court martial on one specification charging conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline. The court cleared Marine Stars Sgt William Feigle of making a false statement. Feigle faced draft evasion charges against three civilians in Houston federal court last summer. Civilian defendants were accused of paying bribes to alter draft records to appear fit for service. The court announced no findings on four other specifications tied to the case, with remaining verdicts referred to higher naval authorities for review.

Corpus Christi Navy

8th Army to Send Home 45-Pointers

Eighth Army announced that enlisted men with 45 or more points were to reach disposition centers by yesterday for discharge to the United States. Officers with 67 points and those with 34 months service were also due by January 31. Also, funeral services for Alfred Lopez, 29, were set for Saturday afternoon at Martinez Funeral Home, with interment at San Fernando Cemetery.

Yokohama Jan Ty Aml Eighth Army United States Yunerat Rites Sey Alfred Lopez Martinez San Fernando

Auto Crash Injures Four In Nogalitos Street Incident

Four people, including Jason Montague of Buda and Kelly Field and Martha Lacewell of Austin, were treated after a Sunday crash in the 1700 block of Nogalitos Street. Montague pulled onto the sidewalk to avoid a head-on collision with a vehicle that struck awning posts at Penner Welding and overturned. Mrs Lacewell received first aid and Lacewell was hospitalized.

Nogalitos Street Jason Montague Buda Penner Nopalles Street Montague Thomas B. Lacewell Kelly Field Martha Jue Lacewell Austin Betty Lacewell

Visitor reports theft of purse on Montana street

A visitor said a thief entered an open door at 415 Montana street Friday night and took her purse containing $15. Mrs BP Patterson of 174 Octavia place reported the incident to police Saturday. An unrelated note mentions a theft report from 143 East Baylor street and a boy finding a khaki bag with costume jewelry near East White avenue.

Montana Street E. Patterson Octavia Place Alex Anral East Baylor] Street San Antonio East White Avenue Rimbert Fields Floss Street

Mason-Dixon Ceremony Called Off at UT Briefly

UT Yankee club leader James A Koch said a planned Mason-Dixon Line dismemberment ceremony was canceled after Mrs. Walter Prescott Webb of the United Daughters of the Confederacy protested. Webb approved Yankees but opposed altering the line near statues of Civil War heroes. The event, planned for the administration building area, would have featured a banquet that night as a Deep South club formation followed recent announcements.

Major- Dixon Line Yankee Club Mason-Dixon Inc Koch Los Angeles New Yorker

War on Speeders Brings Results

Constable Henry V. Satcher reports a 24 hour patrol on South Presa Street between Ada Street and the state hospital after two fatalities and five accidents in 45 days. During the week he arrested 20 speeders, each fined about $15 plus costs, and he will continue patrols if needed to improve safety.

Presa Street Ada Street State Hospital Henry V. Satcher Satcher State Department of Pub

Nimitz says U S target if war breaks out

Admiral Nimitz told a Women's patriotic conference in Washington that in a World War II scenario the aggressor would strike the United States first. He warned that demobilizing cuts bone and muscle from armed forces and stressed the need to stay strong to lead for lasting peace.

Washington Nimitz Teday United States Women’s Patriotic Conference On National Defense Navy

Paris Printers On General Strike Over Pay Increase

Paris printers walked out in a general strike demanding roughly 100 francs more per day. Only three English language papers now circulate. Stars and Stripes Herald-Tribune and Daily Mail. Newspaper owners say they cannot raise wages due to a government salary freeze order.

Paris Stars and Stripes Herald-Tribune Daily Mail Wegen

Cattle Market Report From San Antonio and Kansas City

San Antonio cattle values mixed with bids for calves, cows, and steers. Reports mention price ranges for bulls, cows, vealers, and sheep, noting steady to higher trends in some classes and overall lighter trade. Kansas City listings show varied weights and prices for stockers, feeders, and lambs with reference to recent market closings.

San Antonio Calvis Y Bani S. Alrang Goog Lew Xanras Crry Jansas Aleeay

Gideons Plan Large Testament Distribution to Armed Forces and Youth

Gideons International cabinet members reported plans to distribute 94 000 000 Testaments to U S armed forces and 50 000 000 youths in the United States and Canada. Visiting the San Antonio camp were S M Unden Harrington Park N J Bernard Ey Aldridge Toronto Canada Si Whittaker Saskatchewan Canada L L Wilson Kansas president and H A West Portland Oregon.

United States

Market Prices From The County Fair Produce Stand

A garbled list of market prices shows Lettuce par crate at 4.86 and 7.69 bushel for various vegetables. Tomatoes Green Wax beans broccoli and carrots priced per crate, bushel, or dozen with onions, cabbage, and citrus also listed. Multiple fruits and meats appear with per unit or per box quotations across farm and market entries.

Tate Colery Bain California Idaho Seo Duane Oan

Metro Singer Leonard Warren Delivers Falstaff in NYC

New York born baritone Leonard Warren, famed for Falstaff, performs with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra this Saturday. He prefers plain, warm humor to opera stereotype, recalls early Auditions of the Air, jam sessions with family, and his hobby of model trains and goldfish at home in a quiet New York apartment.

Leonard Warren Essa San ‘Antonis Symphony Warren Iit Metropoitan Opera New York Air Snlary Milan Mall Warern

Special Noon Interdenominational Service Speaker

The Rev Sterling Wheeler youngest Methodist minister in San Antonio will speak at the Interdenominational service held Thursday at noon in Travis Park near the Methodist church The program will be in observance of Youth Week.

Sterling Wheeler San Antonio Travis Parks Methodist Church

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