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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1941

Page

4

City budget talks reveal 1941 42 allocations and cuts

City commissioners and department heads outlined the augmented 1941 42 budget totaling 2 019 009, about 12 000 more than the mayor's proposal. The police and fire budgets show 1 218 000 for the two departments with equipment purchases and economy measures discussed, while street lighting and traffic concerns dominate plans. An efficiency drive was ordered for Police Chief Hopkins Fire Chief Hart and other officials as the panel awaits further line item figures.

Co. K. Quin Jo Sues Hira Ani Police P. L. Anderson Ray Davis Psi Anderson Lae Maveritk Administration Aubrey Wopkins A. Hart Chsrile Stephens Joh McHugo Evil Service Board Mom Henry FP. Hein Quinqueline Quin Council Alvigions Conral Paul Bieffler George Ebgenbarg Davis Campalssiower Princiipally

Maury Maverick Returns From Holiday in Texas

The former San Antonio mayor Maury Maverick returned from a month of rest in Texas cities and resorts with his wife and children. He plans more rest, while officials report staffing concerns and budget details for city departments including the tax division and police. Floyd D. James, an attorney and liaison for the American Legion, was hospitalized after aiding draft registration efforts.

Johnny Welamulies Maury Maverick San Antonio Texas Maverick Maury Iwayes Floyd James III Floyd D. James West Hikh Grand Avenue Cen Tral Couneil American Legion Sante Rose Hospital Wale

Mrs Griswolds Funeral Pending In San Antonio

Mrs Griswold 66 a prominent San Antonio cub woman and Pan American Round Table founder died Monday in a San Antonio hospital. Survived by husband John C Griswold and several daughters and a son Pete M Shaw of Austin. Funeral 9 am Wednesday at St Ansel church with Rev Capers and Rev Jones officiating. Burial Mission Burial Park. Funeral home undertaker Alep Relee.

Florence Tony Griswold San Antonio Pan-Amtrican Round Table Griswold Will T. Terry Dinmitt County Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover Republican National Committee Texas Griswald RRO Sater Ime United Etates John C. Griswold Alice Gaughters Huth Shaw Fraser Adele ‘Terey Brinner Pipe Creek Fate] Shaw Manghem Seguin Pete Mshaw Aust St. Onal Elureh W. B. Capers Everett Jones Oidolating M_ Coleman Winlan P. Kook H.C. Reach William Blocker Col H. A. White EB. H. Humphrey Mlsion Burial Park Dragar Alep Relee Funeral Home

Kidney Bladder Sufferers Warned About a Quick Cure

A damaged ad-like piece promotes Dr. Boeghene's original Yoruula as a fast remedy for sluggish kidney and bladder issues. It claims immediate action, lists sensational benefits, and urges buying capsules with promises of rapid health gains.

Kidory Petal Boeghene

Brooks Kelly cadet graduation set for 120 at field ceremony

Cadets from Brooks and Kelly field units, including 37 students from Brooks and 107 from Kelly, will receive their wings as army fliers in a joint graduation at Brooks Field in Lieul Arie. Col EL Harman will preside, with Maj Stanton P. Smith directing.

Brooks Kelly Set Pridzy Broeks Neld Kelly Field Army AL Kelly Field Arie VW. Nielsen Ding

Army Seems Against Blonde Hair in Defense Effort

The War Department moved to drop the blonde hair myth in the national defense program. Lyman Pratt, chairman of Brooke Marine Motorclast, visiting U S plants manufacturing corvettes for coast defense, notes progress has speeded up after initial delays. Pratt, a London resident by habit, has long observed European war efforts and now advises American manufacturers while awaiting return to England. He views the conflict as ongoing war with new techniques, not a formal armistice, and suggests airtight arguments exist for U S involvement if needed. Mrs. Pratt and one daughter join him from San Francisco. plans call for six weeks’ stay before returning to England.

Washington War Department New England South Lyman Pratt United States Pratt Gunter Hotel Maxie City Brooke Marine Motorclast Lig Lowestraft Buffolk England France Paris Europe U. S Mfke

Byrnes Takes Justice Oath at White House

James F. Burnita was sworn in at the White House as justice of the Supreme Court. The former North Carolina senator took the oath in Roosevelt's offices before officials and family. Chief Justice Richard Whaley of the Court of Claims administered the oath.

Washington CFI James F. Burnita White House Nean Fep Elatée Supreme Court Frisnes North Carolina Roosevelt Richard Whaley Court of Claims

Housing of Circus Relics Discussed

Werery boards and Mayor Quin discussed housing the Harry Mertaberg circus book collection and related materials. The library board recommends increasing municipal funding to insure adequate care and preservation of the collection.

Werery Boards Quin Tursday Harry Mertaberg Mbirary Board Hertzberg

Don’t Earn Grass Anderson Urges

Police commissioner Po L. Anderton urged residents to refrain from dangerous action and reminded motorists to have their vehicles checked for wiring faults after receiving several fire calls daily from negligent drivers.

Anderson Po L. Anderton Life Aid

Arause Funeral Service to Be Held in San Antonio

The service for Mrs. Arause, a former resident of Germany who died recently in San Antonio, will be held at Riebs funeral home Wed at 4 p m. The Rev All will officiate. Survivors include Frederick Fernaine Amphilers, Mrs. Robert Kappers, Mrs. Hate Allred and other grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Interment in Lidheray.

Dene Krowe Tuesay Germany Bexar County Viriela Lodge Order of the Hermann Bens Riebs

Rites Pending for Accident Victim Naumann in San Antonio

Funeral services are pending for Naumann, 23, of San Antonio, who died in an auto accident Sunday near McCamey. The victim was a government employee at a Shell peso municipal office.

Wea Naumann San Antonio Deat McCamey Naumann

Beaman Came War Report On Front Near Leningrad

Reports describe Soviet and German operations on the northern front toward Leningrad and the Ukraine capital Kiev. Soviet forces reportedly halted German advances while heavy fighting and cratered roads disrupt communications along the Murmansk and Karelia sectors. Finnish claims of multiple incursions into Soviet territory accompany terse battlefield notes and losses.

Page Cine U. S Kiev Ukraine Leningrad Nast Reconnabesance Soviet Kaftia Letngrad Arctic Mulrimans Morcow Ctorman Ostrov Red Army Kakisalmi Karelian Isthumna Ward Kattdalakshi Murmansk Kuretian Slugla Battte

Draft to Mingle Old New Cards

A procedure is outlined for inserting 21 year old registrants into the existing list of older registrants. H M Betts, acting chairman, reports that board chairs and clerks will meet to finalize card issuance from July registration. The system uses existing old order numbers to place new registrants in a 16 old to 1 new ratio, with new order numbers matching preceding old registrants.

Buntia Wethy H. M. Betts Niles

Wandering through a busy week in local notes

The Bexar Facts highlights names and brief hometown items. Police and hospital news touch on a vacation period for a captain, volunteers registered for service, and local residents seen in town. Individuals mentioned include Peter Michael Quray Barry Cahoon Billy Mosa Jobe Rhine Taylor Harvey Pollay Frank Moore Wall D. Towner Eva Faulkner and others in community notices.

Max Sp Eaxlton Gravsticn Dusing Peter Michael Quray Barry Dur Ani Larry U. of Billy Mosa Sanbing Ban An Tonto Drownsville Jobe Rhine Taylor

Inflation Debate Quietly Highlights Policy Confidence

Beretta, chairman of the National Bank of Commerce board, warned inflation may follow higher wages unless consumer confidence in the government remains strong. He noted no inflation while confidence holds. Mrs J K Beretta, council president, named committees for the next month including Kathara Remy for decoration and publicity roles, and Otto Gass for membership.

J. HK. Beretta National Bank of Commerce, Ab Beretta Mra J. K. Beretta Counciil Elon Quillin Kathara Remy Iantheon Pawn Fowler L. Magnon Otto Gass Theo Weiss Alyle Mre Frank Sarrell

IO E Spring Promoted to Sergeant in Chick Police

Sergeant IO E Spring, formerly a private in the fingerprint division, was announced Tuesday by Chick Police Aubrey Hopkins to receive the rank. Spring will be assigned to an eight week training at the PBS school in Washington DC beginning July 2. The chief also announced re employment of C E Dennis and Rufus K Howell, former police officers.

Chick Aubrey Hopkins Hopkins Honthseo Honklus

National Catholic Community Center to host music and dance night

The Troop Center presents a music program featuring Veronika Kaithoff and Bernhard Kaithoff with piano solos and duets, flute pieces, and the song How Can I Leave Thee. A free dance lesson and tango steps will run 7 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Newborg School of Dance after a luncheon. The center welcomes all soldiers from 1 to 11 p.m.

Berle Cantor Tutedey Moanowlarit Veronika’ Kaithoff Radeteky Hernhard Vero Skanithoff Zampe Overaire Joyce Bauer Bernhard Kalthoff Halthoff Andalucia Joyce Sowernitch Kalthoff Chare Unions Joyce Sauamii¢h Tanga Iay Mimi Potme Newborg Dace Dunclage Lierograny

County Farm Operation Proposal Sparks Commissioner Debate

A proposal to shift the county farm to private operation was endorsed by Commissioner Anderson after a discussion with County Judge Arniderson. The plan seeks lower operating costs and potential privatization while addressing farm payroll, product pricing, and comparisons to other county institutions.

Ac & Profit Aan Anderson Lazies W. Arnidérson Atdayson Alderson Texm Anderson

Army Restricts Three Year Enlistment Policy

The War Department announces a new policy limiting three year enlistments to soldiers who have proven ability warranting professional promotion or whose specialist training makes their retention in the Army desirable. The department notes enlisting a man not worthy of promotion would deprive the army of an opportunity to train three additional selectees without improving the trained reserve.

Goliets War -Department

Shell Explodes Injuring Youth Amid Street Incident

A blast struck a youth on Chelka Street injuring a 7 year old. The 30 caliber shell lodged in the right shoulder as patrolman Dan LaFan arrived and administered first aid while Mubart B and Gres Rosalas assisted. Medical teams transported the boy for treatment.

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