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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1941

Page

10

Maury Hosts La Villita Leaders In Washington Ties

Maury Maverick meets Mayor Quin and La Villita board members to confirm continued cooperation and a stable administration for La Villita. Maverick says NYA grants support a major project and seeks to keep La Villita thriving with library, museum, and other boards under steady governance.

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Swindling and Auto Theft Charged in City Court

In Justice of the Peace Bat Coragan's Court Bemmie Searle was charged with theft over $50, alleged to be over $100 stolen from Walter J. Searle. Georga West of Kenosha Wisconsin faced charges of swindling by check for $139.38, given to the Plaza Hotel.

Bemmie Searle Lsted Kouins Tuesing Justice of the Peace Bat Coragan Searle Walter J. Searle Lister Fort Fam Houston Georga West Enosha Wis Plaza Hotel

Navy funds approved for shore stations development

President Roosevelt signed today a bill authorizing the Navy Department to spend about 31.9 million dollars for development of 14 shore stations. The action is part of a broader defense expansion andDates and other specifics accompany the approval.

NAVY Washington Roosevelt Navy Department

Police Vote on Insurance Plan Rejected by Majority

Fire and police departments voted Tuesday to continue a voluntary group life insurance plan started in May 1940. Of 112 ballots, 4 opposed continuation. 75 percent supported it. The plan provides $3000 coverage for a $4.40 monthly premium, with officials noting discontinuation would reduce protection for many.

PLL Anderson Poth Department Trust Anderaat

War letter from England reveals censorship horrors

A father receives a torn letter from BE Willson Jr who describes wartime censorship, dangers at sea, and the strain of keeping secret protection. He recalls training, detours from Ottawa to England, rough Atlantic passages, and daily drills amid torpedo risks and shipboard alarms.

Nakes England BE Willson Jr Willson Dailaz Aviation School Ottawa Can North Atlantic

Wool Import Labels Slated For Woolen Goods

G A Belzons deputy collector of customs for San Antonio said woolen fabrics imported from Mexico and elsewhere will require English labels showing wool content and recycled wool percentage under the 1939 act. Regulations effective Monday mandate labeling or risk fines up to 5000 dollars and a year in jail though nonwillful errors allow time to comply. A sample label proposed reads 50 per cent wool 25 per cent re used wool 25 per cent cation excluding ornamentation.

G. A. Belzons San Antonio Montay Federal Trade Commission United States Belzous Satia

Ex-Employes Seek Month's Pay Under City Reform

Former Maury Mavericks staff discharged by Mayor GC Quin seek one month’s pay. T. W. Purdom, ex Corporation Court clerk, says the employer will meet in room 267 Houston Building Friday at 8 p.m. after payroll changes, claiming daily pay ended by ordinance and monthly pay now due.

Maury Mavericks GC. K. Quin Purdom

Woman Dies At Home In San Antonio Area Inquest Finds Suicide

Estelle Behlesinger 41 widow of Inte Will Behlesinger and county equalization employee was found dead at 220 Yatthee Krive Monday. Inquest by Justice of the Peace Olds West ruled suicide. Family said health had failed months. Services set for 4 p m Tuesday Akers Funeral Home with Rabbi David Jacobson officiating. Survivors include two daughters Dorothy and Frances, two brothers, a sister, and pallbearers.

Estelle Behlesinger Will Behlesinger County Boon of Equalization Hier Yatthee Krive Sie Justice of the Peace Olds West Sehlesinger Golummua Laulk Wildyoege Columbus Polsiter Florence

Civil Service Seeks Six Housing, Auditing and Mine Inspectors

Civil Service announces six housing jobs for housing management supervisors with salaries from 2500 to 6500 dollars. Vacancies for project auditory positions pay 2600 to 5609 dollars annually and coal mine inspectors earn 2000 to 4000 dollars yearly.

Civil Service Federal

Right-of-Way Land Purchase Ordered for Highway

Commissioners authorize purchase of 554 acres of land owned by Albert Seiler and Firio Beller for highway right of way. District attorney to begin condemnation to obtain 33 acres in Crownhill Acres after a $500 offer was refused.

Fane Albert Seiler Firio Beller Harry Wuerzbachy Commissioners’ Court District Attorney’s Office Woa Crownhill

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