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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1942

Page

5

Ex-Racer Prof Duncan Instructress At Duncan Field

Ex racer turned professor and instructor Mrs Marjorie Snyder at Duncan Field civilian training school is described as expert in repairing tachometers and sensitive instruments. Once ranked ninth among women boat drivers in the U S she is noted for handling delicate tools and light boat parts despite frailty for heavy work.

Marjorie Snyder William T. McKinnty Duncan School Idee Duncan Field

Duncan Youth Seeks to Fix Mussolini Wagon in Albania War Tale

The piece profiles Hassan erins of the Albanian air forces, born in Rhode Island and now fighting with Albania in World War II. A multilingual, determined soldier recalls early battles against the Black Shirts, pledging to help free America and the world and vowing to stay if needed.

Duncan Mussolini Damncan Feld Pyt Hassan @erins Albania Rhode Island Adriatic Nera Zasean Mme America Hessan Haasan Hitler Birchito Pig Mussolini HPS Hassan Tirana Institute of Technology

Death of San Antonio clubwoman Mrs. W. K. Jackson

San Antonio clubwoman and newspaperwoman Mrs. W. K. Jackson 76 died at her sister Mrs. W. S. Hendrick's home. Burial planned in St Joseph Missouri after funeral at Lori chapel with services by Dr. P. Miller. She edited in Texas and Oklahoma and authored poems, survived by sister, daughter, grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

San Autatio W. K. Jackson Pnet W. S. Hendrick East Agarita Avenue St Jeseph Lorie Chapel de. P. Miller First, Presbyterian Church Mrs. Jackson Pot Ensiland Telegram Oklahomen Papses Porky Forum Composers and Authors of America Federated Music cli Texas Federation of Women's Clubs San Antonio Music Club Woman's Club International Clu Hendrizs Charles W. Holmes Jr Chicago Col Silas W. Hosen Robert ¢. Hosea San Arlonta

Living Costs Rise as Survey Tracks Food Prices

Labor Commissioner John Reed reports March to May price shifts across living costs. Overall food costs rose 31 percent above average, while bakery goods surged 5.8 percent from March and 8.3 percent from May. Only certain staples like sugar and sweets showed declines, with general store prices near typical levels.

Austin Amty Ainsi Pier Thenas John JD Reed We Opa Rees Reid Pradiuts Cup Bakers Pointet Gut Ney Nee Pesteiclerd Pricas Lavay

VFW to Elect Camp Delegates at Sam Houston Post

The Sam Houston post MO 76, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will elect camp delegates at 8 p.m. The encampment will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, per commander Ar thie Hohimson.

Bolreabes Wii Sam Houston Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Elkship Cinciina Ohio Arthie Hohimson

Rattlesnake Bites Adkins Woman

Mrs. Matha Wierzonowski, 62, of Adkins, was treated at Trohert B. Cyreen hospital after being bitten on the leg by a rattlesnake while working in a field. She remained under care today with the bite described as serious but not life threatening.

Matha Wierzonowski Adkins Trohert B. Cyreen Hospital Wierzonowski

Refusal to Salute Upheld

TOPEKA Kan July 1 The Kansas Supreme Court ruled it is a violation of the bill of rights to force children to salute the American flag in school and protects parents and children who refuse. The case from Cherokee County involved Mey and Mrs J Alfred Smith and Mrs Olle Grigsby Jehovah’s Witnesses whose children were expelled for refusal amid flag salute during prayers. The Supreme Court reversed the Cherokee County court.

Topeka Kan Kansas Supreme Court Fran Chernker County Mey J. Alfred Smith Olle Grigsby Jehovah's Witnesses Smith Vd

Parachute Hunch Saves Student In Flight Incident

In Elgin on July 1 Donald Schroeder 30 of Barrington survived after a flying lesson scare at Kane County airport. Instructor Leslie Smith 34 of Sycamore guided him through a parachute checkout a misstep caused a plane to crash while both landed safely.

Elgin Wiisha Teason Donald Schroeder Barrington Schroeder Leslie Smith Sycamore Kane County Smithy Isai Hoth

Bexar Bond Quota Raised for July

Bexar County quota for war bonds increased by 1.46 million to 2.55 million, part of a Texas drive. Frank Scofield announced the new July target from Austin. County purchases reached 1.09 million, 300,711 short of the gauge, with statewide totals listed as 33.88 million.

Boxer Points al M! Heek Tel Treasury Department Frank M. Scofield eOl Austin Bexar County Texas

Well Ruling Change Seen In Canal Order Debate

Senator Scott Lucas said federal officials advised that Old Co-ordinator Harnlé Jekes will allocate the one well to each area in line with an amendment he offered to a canal bill. Lucas will return to Washington to confer on how the order should apply to Illinois, and he warned he may seek senate debate next week unless the order is changed.

Havana Scott Lucas Harnlé Jekes Lucas Congress Washington Teas Senate

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