Death of Flir Witte at 22 shocks San Antonio
Son of Dr and Mrs B E Witte dies suddenly at his home on Angeles Heights at 6 30 Friday morning. Flir Witte 22 born in Burton Texas September 26 4 raised in San Antonio educated in local schools worked in mercantile business married four weeks ago to Carrie Witte. Survived by his parents and sister Ora Witte. Funeral from his Meclvane Avenue residence at 1 Sunday morning with interment in Mission Park. Automobiles will be at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flir Witte
B. E. Witte
West Ashby Place
Angeles Heights
Burton
Texas
San Ant¢lo
Witte
Wif
Carrie Wob
Ora Witte
Meclvane Avenue
Fredericksburg Road
Mission Trial Park
Funeral arrangements for Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co.
The parlor at Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co. will hold a 9 o'clock service for pallbearers and friends unable to convey to attend the funeral. The notice invites those wishing to attend.
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Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co
Mrs Rebecca Givens Dies in Local Sanitarium
The body of Mrs. Rebecca Givens, 62, who died at 10 oclock Thursday morning at a local sanitarium, is held by the Shelley Loring Undertaking Co. awaiting instructions from relatives in California. A California native, she had lived in San Antonio for sixteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Givens
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
California
Mrs Sue Collins Dies At 82 In San Antonio Hospital
Mrs Sue Collins age 82 died at a local hospital at seven o clock Thursday evening. A native of Georgia she moved to San Antonio six years ago. The body was sent to Yoakum for burial Friday morning by the Shelley Loring Undertaking Co.
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Sue Collins
Georgia
San Antonio
Yoakum
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Mrs Clementia H Talamantes Dies At 71 In San Antonio
Mrs Clementia H Talamantes 71 a longtime San Antonio resident died at 606 South Leona Street Thursday night. She is survived by husband Benigno Sr two sons Benigno Jr and Juan Chavez five daughters and fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral from the residence Saturday at 8 30 am followed by high mass at 9 am at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clementia H. Talamantes
San Antonio
South Leona Street
Benigno Talamantes Sr
Benigno Talamantes Jr
Juan 8. Chavez
Joe Wilkins
A. Lynn
J. Suarez
S. Bertetti
Rosa Talimantes
Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
G. Baiz
M. Juarez
F. Z. Diaz
R. Gonzales
R. Garcia
M. Solar
Funeral for 11 year old Ethel Mae Aylmer
The funeral for Ethel Mae Aylmer age 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Aylmer of 415 Willow Street will be held at the family residence at 5 o clock Friday afternoon. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Mae Aylmer
Fred & Aylmer
Willow Street
Mission Burial Park
Death of Mrs Johanna Bongers in San Antonio
Mrs Johanna Bongers 88 a resident of San Antonio for 85 years died at 2 am Friday at 312 Nevada Street. A Germany native, she leaves a son August Bongers four daughters Mrs Carl Wolters Mrs August Schroeder Mrs L Janszen and Miss Bongers all of San Antonio plus sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral at 4 pm Saturday from the residence Rev A Wolff of St Johns Lutheran Church will officiate with interment in the new Lutheran Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Bongers
San Antonio
Nevada Street
Bongers
Germany
August Bongers
Carl Wolters
August Schroeder
L. Janszen
Miss Bongers
A. Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
New Lutheran Cemeery
Widow Anna Brian Dies in Texas. Riebe to Transport
Mrs Anna Brian 47 died Thursday afternoon at a local hospital She was born in Lawder Tl lived in Texas ten years and came to San Antonio from Cuero two weeks ago Surviving are her husband William W Brian her father Phillip Deathrage of Lawder four sisters Mrs John Pollin Pecpa Wash Mrs R Nichols Mrs Dave Turner of Lawder and Mrs Sanford Hart of Phayer Ill The body will be sent Friday night by Riebe Undertaking to Woodboro Tex for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Brian
Lawder
Texas
San Antonio
Cuero
William W. Brian
Phillip Deathrage
John Pollin
Pecpa
Wash
R. Nichols
Dave Turner
Sanford Hart
Phayer, Ill
Riebe Undertaking Company
Woodboro
Tex
Ethel Mae Aylmer Dies After Two-Week Illness
Ethel Mae Aylmer age 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred J Aylmer of 415 Willow Street died at 8 30 Thursday morning in the presence of her parents after a two week illness. She leaves a brother and sister. Funeral at 6 pm Friday from residence with interment in Cemetery No 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Mae Aylmer
Fred J. Aylmer
Willow Street
Automobile Equipment Ad from Shelley-Doring Co
An advertisement from Shelley-Doring Undertaking Co. promotes automobile equipment and related phone contact 971 with Adv. listed for customer inquiries and service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley-Doring Undertaking Co
Anti submarine device progress noted in Cincinnati inventor letter
A Cincinnati inventor Bernard J. Robinson reports his anti submarine invention is under thorough study by a special committee of the Emergency Fleet Corporation. H H Rousseau of the U S Shipping Board informs Robinson of the committee's attention and Congressman Longworth has also shown interest. Robinson, who spent three months on the blueprints and offers to present the device gratis if acceptable, continues work on a lead forces aid device to be sent to Washington.
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H. H. Rousseau
U. S. Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Washington, D. C
Bernard J. Robinson
Hemlock Street
Walnut Hills
Robinson
Cincinnati Times-Star
Longworth
Cincinnatian
Rousseau
United States
French Will Celebrate Bastile Anniversary in San Antonio
The French Mutual Aid Society plans a 4 pm Sunday smoker at the Bexar Hotel to mark the Bastile fall with most events on Sunday due to European war. The July 14 anniversary falls on Saturday while a French dinner at Hot Wells Hotel is set for that night. Alfred Sanner notes limited celebrations this year.
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Aia Society
Bexar
Hot Wells
Alfred Sanner
Europe
Issuing Many Passports
Many passport applications are being filed with Clerk A. I. Campbell of the Federal Court as the State Department in Washington issues guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Campbell
Federal Court
State Department
Sor Washington
Fashionable 2 Dollar Garment Sale Parade Women and Boys Items
A wide range of affordable apparel headlines this sale including 98 cent women gowns in muslin or crepe trimmed with lace and embroidery. Beaded chemises, princess slips, lace trimmed camisoles, silk bloomers, petticoats with embroidery, teddy bears, middy blouses and a large selection of boys linen suits. Georgette collars and sheer blouses with new collars complete the lineup.
Passports Required for Americans to Reenter Mexico
Americans away from their work in Mexico must carry passports to return home. The peace terms in the Southern republic war end with restrictions and ongoing negotiations shaping border travel and residency.
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Mexico
Southern Republic
Gray Hair Restored or Money Back
The advertised Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer promises a natural color, softer and healthier hair. Offers a large bottle for 50c at Summer’s Drug Store Fischer’s Drug Store or any drug store, with Hessig-Ellis Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee, and a free illustrated booklet “Hair Culture.” Also promotes Q-Ban Hair Tonic Liquid Shampoo Toilet Soap and Dewlate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sommer’s
Fischer’s Drug Store
Hessig-Ellis Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Passport applications surge as citizens seek travel documents
A surge of applicants, over forty in ten days, seeks passports. Clerk Campbell forwards sworn information to Washington, where passports are issued. Applicants can expect a ten to fourteen day interval from application to receipt.
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Campbell
Washington
Wil Lett's Orchestra Dance at Turner Hall
Tomorrow night Wil Letts famous orchestra performs at Turner Hall for a dance. Gents 50 cents, ladies free. Come or you will regret it. Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
Turner Hall
Three charged with gaming by police on West Travis Street
Police captured three white men after a craps game on West Travis Street. One suspect fled from the station but was recaptured after a chase. two were jailed on gaming charges. A note mentions two black youths aged 12 arrested for theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
James
West Travis Street
Norton
Juveniles Arrested In Theft At East Houston Street Store
Detectives Ruhnke and Harris arrested two 13 year olds Thursday after they reportedly broke a storefront display window at H. W. Rohlf 2102 East Houston Street and stole tops fishing gear and other articles. A 12 year old Mexican boy was jailed Friday for stealing vegetables from Joe Seda’s wagon at 1404 Lakeview Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhnke
Harris
H. W. Rohlf
East
Houston Street
Joe Seda
Lakeview Avenue
Wagons Collide Leads to Arrests on Flores Street
A. Montague a baker and R. Fowler a farmer were arrested by Policeman Fest Thursday afternoon on reckless driving charges after wagons collided in the 2500 block South Flores Street. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Montague
R. Fowler
Flores Street
Soldiers Held for Liquor Incident
Liquor arrest report shows soldiers taken into custody by military police and regular police Thursday afternoon and night amid a disturbance. Details indicate several servicemen alleged to be involved in intoxication off base. Authorities are investigating the incident and potential charges.
Fancy Parasols Sale Offers Striped and Solid Colors
An advertisement promotes new parasols in many fancy stripes and solid color combinations at reduced prices to entice buyers with perceived value.
Warner Corsets Highlighted at Kaufman’s Store
Kaufman’s Store promotes Warner Corsets priced at $1.50 with claims of top quality and strong buying power. The ad touts Warner Corsets as the best, emphasizing foresight in shopper value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufman
Warner
Silk Camisoles Described With Lace Trimming
Description highlights beautiful soft silk camisoles trimmed with lace in flesh and white colors. The piece emphasizes dainty values and refined detailing suitable for fashionable wear.
Bathing Outfit Sale for Boys at 75 Cent Suit
Nothing like an outing for your boys in bathing attire. Bathing suits priced at 75 cents each. sizes range from 24 to 34. Casual retailer ad highlights affordability and kids’ swimwear options.
Ju Cy Wine Distributed By Less Bottling Co
Ju Cy wine distributed by Less Bottling Co cr 4499 CAdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Less Bottling Co
Cady
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