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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1943
Page
10
Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis hosted a late night gathering for their nephew Extleman Jr of Philadelphia. Guests enjoyed a 9:30 dinner and a trip to the Broad y concessions before a playful farewell with watermelon. Numerous San Antonians and cadets were noted among guests at the bustling event.
Cadet Wives group entertained Mrs KE Huthmacher and others at a BYOUP of cadet wives on Friday evening. Awards went to Martha Nun for best camper and arrowhead charm, Carolyn Crenshaw for best member of her Pawnees cabin, Linda Nixon for best English riding, Jane Bolston and Jane McNeel honored in fitness, with several others receiving medals and arrows for swimming, diving, and outstanding camp participation. Mrs W G B Morrison of Houston visits.
A San Antonio area wedding announces the marriage of Miss Lavera Elizabeth Clayton to Lieut. Bam Ragland in Leesburg Florida at Epiphany Episcopal Church. The bride, from San Antonio, is a Jefferson High School graduate and sigma sorority member. The groom is stationed at a California air base. They plan to reside in Leesburg and return for a Wharton wedding later in July.
A benefit tea for the San Antonio Woman's Club student nurse pledge will be held Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mrs. R. Y. Adams 131 Patterson Ave. Hostesses include Mesdames James Hampton Charles Anderson Alex Adams W. C. Han Rinsang and Miss Edna Stieven. Also noted is a USO service anniversary event for women in uniform at the USO club 826 East Crockett beginning 8 p.m. for WAC WAVES SPARS and others. military guests invited. Harris Isbell Jr welcomes birth of a son July 1 at Fort Smith Colorado, while stationed at Camp Chaffee Ark with the 14th armored division. couple also have a daughter Linda. News mentions patriotic reviews by the Woman's Benefit Association and war-time activities across LA, 5, and Canada.
Hollywood rumors place Arthur Lyon and David L. Loew forming Artists Inc to produce a musical directed by Rouben Mamoulian for United Artists. Rights to Kern Gershwin and Porter songs secured with new tunes planned. Jack Benny to produce comedies. Lupe Velez and Patton references surface among star chatter. Victoria housing units for war workers completed in region.
Mrs Robert O F Witt and her daughter Susan Jane arrived from San Francisco to visit her mother Mrs Grace F Pierson for several weeks. She will join Lieutenant Witt at his new station. Mrs Claude de Van Watts will guest speak at a W C T U Lam Faye Watts chapter meeting. Watts chapter president Mik Glevie Bryan will host. Mrs Ardis Ward will sing. The Tdm M Marti Past Presidents club and Ladies of the G R Army of the Republic plan a gathering at Minnie Boyd’s home. The Woman’s Auxiliary meets at La Villita Cos House for a birthday party arrangements. Local 195 served refreshments.
Berlin radio quotes Prime Minister Hideki Tojo declaring Japan will deal more decisive blows on enemies as it prepares to boost food and industrial production. The broadcast, aired before Japan's provincial governors, notes plans for a broader Far East strategy and overcoming difficulties ahead.
Austin reports the automatic tax board will likely set the 143 state property tax rate this month. Comptroller George Sheppard notes the board, including Governor Coke Stevenson and State Treasurer Jesse Jones, will meet soon and recess pending compilation of county assessed property valuations.
Archbishop Robert E. Lucey urged Knights of Columbus to use their vote in all elections framing the daylong rites for a class of 40 candidates. The ceremony included masses at San Fernando cathedral, degree conferrals, and a dinner with officials praising San Antonio as an educational center and war effort ally.
Washington July 19 The Commerce Department reports independent retailers in 34 states saw June sales 28 percent higher than last year and 4 percent above May. Apparel stores up 44 percent year over year and 9 year rise. general merchandise 36 percent. dining and drinking places 34 percent. department stores 31 percent. drug stores 26 percent. food stores 23 percent. jewelry 43 percent. furniture and lace stores up 2 percent.
Fort Sill marks its thirty second anniversary amid wartime routine. Officers and men continue training with instructors intensely occupied, and Col Dan T Moore organizes a fire drill on July 11 1911 as part of the celebration.
Western Pennsylvania reports indicate an Appalachian coal operators group will present a portal to portal pay compromise at a meeting of the UM, W. pelluy committee in Washington. The offer would balance a $1.50 daily travel time demand from John J. Lewis of the United Mine Workers with the War Labor Board’s stance on underground travel pay. If accepted, the industry may grant up to an 11-a-day increase, challenging the WLB’s approval of any wage adjustment. Union leaders then departed for Washington, including John Busarello, William Hyies, Joseph Abionski, and John O’Beary, amid rising settlement talk in a months-long controversy.
Jack Butler, 62, a taxi driver, was charged with murder in Justice Ben Moorhead's court over the fatal shooting of his stepfather Thomas Converse, 67, in Converse. Butler was released on a $2000 bond after the incident following an argument with Mrs Converse over a letter receipt.
A youth attacker left Hernandez with four stab wounds at Cuada jlupe and Brazos street in Shiebbhig. Hernandez, age 11, was hospitalized with chest, abdominal, and arm injuries as police investigate the incident.
First Lieut. William Curry of San Antonio received the Silver Star for outstanding aerial combat in the Southwest Pacific. Air Medal went to First Lieut. Ray Calloway of Seguin as reported by Associated Press. Room for rent ad suggests dialing F. 1231 at Tesscoal for placement.
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