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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1943

Page

8

Auto Crash injures seven near death in Burghal area

Seven people were injured in a multi car crash on Cultra road near 1700 oclock. G K Isbell West Uncyntred and Milton Bess of Box 80 C plus Mrs Freeman and Mrs Monard suffered serious injuries. One man was arrested. Five ambulances arrived at the scene.

E. Freeman Nes. Howard Neff Avenue Burghal Hospital San Secident Culebra Mc. Freeman Monard

Dallas Masonic Officers Attend Seattle Reunion

A Dallas Masonic officer party led by C. Doney of Dallas and three members of the Dallas Conry were visitors at the annual meeting of the Seattle Bodies Sunday. Guther E. Wilson spoke for the group praising arrangements for degree work to permit Masons to advance through the degrees. The Dallas contingent included Ines, deputy of the Supreme Council in Texas, Wilson, Gabe P, Allen i, Leone, Siu. The reunion program will complete the work scheduled for Sunday.

Texas Mes C. Doney Dallas

Two Brooks Field Officers Killed in Training Plane Crash

A Saturday night training flight over Floresville ended in a fatal crash claiming two Brooks field officers. Pilot Hedleston of Ox vd Miss and Second Lieutenant Gor m S. Lewis, observer, were pronounced dead. Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Lewis of Philadelphia reported the loss.

Brooks Floresville Public Tennis Office Linar Asa Hedleston Winn 1D Hedidstan Jr Oxvd Miss Gorm S. Lewis Reobserver Walter E. Lewis Piadelphia Sila

Farley Leaves For Arizona

El Paso dispatch reports former postmaster general James A. Farley departed for Tucson Arizona after stops in Chihuahua City Mexico and El Paso. He traveled from El Paso on July 19 heading to Arizona for undisclosed engagements.

EL Paso James A. Farley Tucson Ariz Chihuahua City Mexico Zl Paso

Baering Down On the News By Arthur Daer

A satirical column critiques Congress and government power, noting tax policy and spending while recalling Roosevelt era restraint and Ike as a mule in political cart imagery. The piece laments partisan drift and the difficulty of governance with a colorful, period voice.

Gas Workers Union Picnic At Comanche Park

Attendance topped 178 at the fourth annual picnic of Gas Workers Union No 13744 at Comanche park Gonzales area. Members families and City Public Service board officials enjoyed chicken barbecue bingo and a dance with committee members W Sparring A P Nordman and Henry Gebhardt leading. Gilmore Offer served as president and Ed Georges as secretary.

Tgas Workers Union No Comanche Park Gonzgles Syaad Public Sergice Board W. ¥. Sparring A. P. Nordman Henry Gebhardt Gilmore Offer Ed Georges

Assault to Murder Charges Filed in Justice Court

Assault to murder charges were filed in Justice of the Peace court Monday against Leo Ivey, address unknown. Ivey is accused in the case tied to an incident in West Lubbock. The report references Ramon G. Medel, age 19, and mentions a person named Owen Rey SOL, with unclear details and fragmented location data.

Justice of the Peace Bat "Corrigan’y Cours Leo Ivey Ivey Owen Rey

Aptitude Survey Completes Classification for Gulf Coast Center

Major General Gersald C Brant announces completion of a five week aptitude and assignment survey at the Gulf Coast Training Center. The effort, directed by Lieut Col C B Obermann and aided by Maj Willis H McCann and Maj Harold M Skees, reviewed every enlistee to correct misplacements and eliminate wasteful fittings into unsuitable roles.

Gulf Coast Gersald C. Brant Imander Army Air Forces General Brant Training Center Cal I C. B. Obermenn Oficer Willis H. McCann Harold M. Skeeis Perssonnel Randolph Felt Thomas E. Terrell Eugene L. Flevee Samuel Fleteler Ltmining General Brit

Memphis Belle visit sparks two San Antonio parades

Thousands crowded around the Memphis Belle at the Municipal airport as the crew planned two public appearances. Maj. Morpun led a downtown parade at 5:00 p.m. and the crew spoke at the Municipal Auditorium at 8:30 p.m. Maj. Gen. Brandt was to deliver the principal address.

L.A San Antonis Robert K. Mor Pun Serew San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Iniditorium Kelly Honda Stinson Randolph Fields Jefferson Street Houston Street Houston Soledad Street Commerce Street Commerce Alamo Street Alamo Plaza Gerald C. Brandt Gulf Coast Training Center Audilacium Memphis Belle San Pete Repeat Jong Germany Europe War and Municipal City

Shell Explosion Wounds Two Children in City

Two children, Isidore Martinez eight and Elvira Gannales twelve, were injured Monday when a souvenir World War I shell exploded as they opened it at 334 South Layedo Street. They received treatment at Robert B. Green Hospital for powder burns and lacerations.

Isidore Martinez Elvira Gannales Layedo Street Robert B. ‘Green Hospital Anuaang

Denver Artist’s Painting Honored by Denver Art Museum

Mrs H D Bennett a San Antonio art institute student and Texas artist had an oil canvas accepted and hung in the 49th annual Denver Art Museum exhibition open June 29 and closed July 99 A Texas magazine bought six of her oil paintings for reproduction as magazine covers.

H.D. Bennett San Antonio Art’ Institute Texas Denver Art Museum

Double Park Laws Cited By City Police

Police launched a campaign against double parking in downtown to curb blocking deliveries. Chief Aubrey Hopkins received new red tickets from Fire and Police Commissioner P L Anderson who said violations were flagrant. Traffic officers will focus on enforcement despite manpower shortages and ticketing duties.

Ovea Les Anton Aubrey Hopkins P. L. Anderson Anderson

No Aspirin Faster Demand St Joseph Aspirin

Ad copy touts St Joseph Aspirin as the fastest genuine pure pain reliever promising quick relief. Claims of it being the world’s largest sober alternative and urges demand for the product without aspirin substitutes or linking to other brands.

St. Joseph St. Joseph Aspany

Teacher Pay Raise Vote Set

San Antonio voters face a Tuesday decision on a teacher pay raise and school tax rate with heavy expected turnout. An absentee vote has already been recorded, while endorsements from local groups bolster the pro raise effort. County tax assessor-collector P B Dickison notes support for increasing taxes to fund education.

San Antoniaus Tre Polis Fiona Women's Club Cora Evans Business and Professional Women's Lab Ncvely P.B. Dickison

Tall Blond Man Sought in Robberies

Police investigated a series of break ins by a tall blond man described as handsome and fond of watches. Four homes were entered by knocking out kitchen windows. Victims included Mary DeLeon who expected a $25 wrist watch, G W Watervell with a pocket watch, A A Grob, and L B Linnarte with a piggy bank containing cash.

Inga Mod Mary DeLeon South Luredy Street Iss G. W. Watervell Steves Avenue A. A. Grob Bailey Avenue L. B. Linnarte Schley Avenur Wissing Pigey Bank

City Leaders Face Teacher Pay Increase Debate

A district report notes teachers have labored underpaid since 1991 and deserve a raise. Dickison argues the proposed higher levy is fair and necessary, stating teachers have worked faithfully and loyally for the community.

Athaols

County to Sell Cows Hogs to ease overstocked stockyard

County Commissioner Sam Anderson says a Tuesday sale at Union stockyards will offload four Jersey cows and 13 hogs to reduce overstock. The move also helps fund the county home for the aged and local hospital liens, with proceeds supporting state hospital needs.

Sam Anderson Union Vie Countyarn Ubereilat Hospital

Worlds Toughest Transportation Job Reaches New Pace

Rock Island's Program of Planned Progress, started seven years ago to serve a peaceful nation, is pledged to endure wartime strain and continue after victory. The goal remains supplying top transportation facilities for a stronger peacetime America with a financial reserve for future needs.

Rock Island America

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