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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1946

Page

6

Kilday challenges opponent at Bexar rally

Paul Kilday cites records at a Douglass School rally in San Antonio urging Jack Davis to debate on facts rather than wild charges. District Attorney John R. Shook touts 389 murder convictions since 1955, noting declines from 94 murders in the prior year to 32 in 1937. County officials and other candidates spoke, with Rev. J. L. Taylor chairing the event and the next meeting set for 5518 South Flores Street.

Paul J. Kilday Bexar County Douglass Jack Davis Kilday Congress John R. Shook Dligh Bexar Comity Jones Buck” Jones Veterans’ Ticket Bat Cortigan Justice of the Peace Bob Uhr Rudy Stappenbach Walter Tynan State Senate Nancy Lou McCallum Owen W. Kilday Frank Vaughan Dickison M. Merks Charles J. Matthews Fred Juntos J. F. Marston Oliver Johnson Valmo ‘Bellinger J. L. Taylor County Ucket South Flores Street

Dr Greer Summer Series at Highland Park Church

Sermons by Dr Bexter D D Greer planned for summer services at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. Sunday address titled The Road of Indecision and evening talk Gods Overflowing Mercy. Service held at the church in town.

Bexter D.D. Greer Highland Park Presbyterian Church

Alienist to See Boy Slayer in Chico Court

District Attorney J. M. McPherson said Albert Jones 14 confessed to two murders and boasted of a third. Jones will be examined by a psychiatrist while the state seeks remand on double murder charges. In court his mother Ada Jones defended him as the trial adjourned.

Oroville Uatil J. M. McPherson Albert Jones Ada Jones Justice of the Peace Chico Ben Crandall Ary Patricia Ann Jones Psi S. P. Robbing Albert McPherson Crandall H. P. Nielsen Harlan Hume China, Calif Jerry Bacon Gus Geriers Frank Neil S. de Cain Dan Traulgott A. J. Pioch Clyde E. Smith Tom King P. C. Sanders Criminal District Carl F. Widerman

Politico Against Rent Control Act Message

A letter to Governor Coke R. Stevenson from Mrs. Virginia E. Rathburn, a Texas senatorial candidate, urges against a special legislative session on rent control. She argues inflation is unfair and that landlords have borne the burden, while declaring herself a tenant, not a landlord, and pledging to protect landlords’ interests and citizens in the 266th senatorial district.

Sheriff Returns Vet to Louisiana Over Murder Charge

Walter K. Blake 18, a former army private, was taken to New Orleans in custody of Deputy Sheriff Ben jamin A. Blakeman to face a whiter-hike murder charge. Federal unlawful flight to escape prosecution was dismissed, enabling immediate extradition. The alleged assault on James Walker occurred June 4 at Franklin, Louisiana.

Walter K. Blake SAACC New Orleans Benjamin A. Blakeman St.Mary's S _Parish Brake James Walker Franklin

Bell Assailed At Vets Rally By Opponents At Booker's Park

At Independent Veterans rallys in San Antonio speakers assailed Bell for no bills written or passed by Representative Marshall Bell and criticized his war record. Webster and other candidates denounced draft policies while enumerating local officials and office seekers on a crowded ticket.

Marshall Bell Daniel Webster Booker T. Washington Scop Cassiano Park National Association of Manufacturers Webster

I Killed 2 Hurt in Traffic

Friday night traffic accidents left one dead and two with serious injuries. Willian Ariza, 31, of 716 San Carlos Street, died after being struck by a car in the 200 block of South Zarzamera Road. Emilia Garbay, 34, of 4003 South Nueces Street, suffered a fractured left leg and lacerations. The vehicle reportedly did not stop. A second collision on the 1800 block of West Commerce Street injured Antons G. Agueras, 22, with a fractured left leg. Louis G. Oviedo, driver of the other car, was uninjured.

Willian Ariza San Carlos ‘Street Zarzamera Street Emilia Garbay South Nueces Street Weat Commerce Sireet Antons G. Agueras Hamilton’ Street Louis G. Oviedo Saltillo Street

Ed Leighton Slips Shoe Moment at Movie Laughs

Mrs. Ed Leighton, recently with a broken toe, removed a shoe and hid it under a seat. A frantic search for the slipper drew amused neighbors and a soldier who finally returned it, prompting her wish to be far away. Randolph Churchill, Winston’s son, may speak at Town Hall on “How Socialism is Working in England,” drawing interest.

Ed Leighton Randolph Churchill Winston Town Hall England

Edna Rhoades Is Married at Fort Monmouth

From Fort Monmouth New Jersey word comes of the marriage of Miss Edna L Rhoades daughter of Mr and Mrs James R Rhoades of this city to Pvt Elo W Raabe The ceremony took place June 24 in Chapel No 3 with Chaplain James P McKelvey officiating Attendants were Miss Dorothy A Murphy of Long Branch and Pvt Nanzy P Facehine of Fort Monmouth

Fortonmouth N. J Edna L. Rhoades James R. Rhoades Elo W. Raabe James P. McKelvey Dorothy A. Murphy Long Branch Pvt Nanzy P. Facehine Fort Monmouth

Mrs B P Arneson and son visit Statesville NC

Mrs B P Arneson and her son Richard plan a visit to Statesville to spend time with her son and daughter Mr and Mrs David Pressly. Dr Charles W Tennison announces his return from military service and resumes practice limited to plastic surgery at Nix Professional Building.

B. P. Arneson Richard David i Statesville H.C Charles W. Tennison Nix

Booster Put in Jail Near Flores and Travis

Arizona man says no one in Texas will arrest him but traffic officer M. J. Seenz handcuffed him after a stop. He was treated at Robert B. Green hospital for a scalp wound and stitches, then jailed. In transit, Rom ero. 23, was booked for drunk and abusive language along with aggravated assault on an officer following a street disturbance near Flores and Travis.

Arizona Texas M. J.seenz Robert B. Green Hospital Saenz Carnelius D. Romero Flores Travis Romero

City News Dance at KT Hall Features Alix Oldtimers Ady

Alex's Oldtimers perform at KT Hall in Sal, kicking off the 20th event season with Ady on the program. Local supporters gather as dance and music bring community together in a lively city scene.

City News Hall Alex's Oldtimers Ady

Local Dance Events Highlight Houston Area Venues

A string of dance dates across Helotes Inn Woodlawn Pavilion Herman's Hall and St Hedwig featuring Louie’s Old Timers Ola Cherokees Melody Kids and more. Shows run Wednesdays Saturdays and Sundays with adm 60 cents at Helotes Inn and 150 cents at Woodlawn Lake.

Woodlawn _pavilion Louie

Blast Mars Rocket Test Ends in Explosion at White Sands

The U S Army V 2 rocket test overseen by Lt Col Harold R Turner at White Sands launched but exploded 27 seconds after liftoff. Fuel tanks ruptured due to a structural defect, but Turner said there was never danger to witnesses and the nearest neutron landed over a mile away.

Wnte Lands Patterson Ouie Harold R. Turner White Sands Ing Turner Neo

Divorce Granted and List of Marriage Licenses

A divorce is granted for Atielo and Weeley with other names including Pilebia Ann, Hudson Jr., Willia Mag ey, Sohne Mi., Brant Neliio, Frank J., Dus, Rich M. The section also lists Ernest Casillad, Elie Garcia, Santiago Simentes, Luisa Agnin, Roger S Rojo, Herlinda Rose, Wie A. Plowers, Alice Tasial I. Henry Nelson Bushy Glatyy, Elen Laurence, May Patrick, Burtlett Mamie Witcex Gilbert A. Binns Mee Lee Woerner Reinhold Grouskorf Veronica Smoke John B. Benard Mared Ann Guillotte Wile H. Bowes Belle Anna Ortiz Wilnny McDonald Mstle acta inhume Reloness Pawling Contr Oeltine Sornand Man titin Roylane Moon D North Mildred BL Logan.

Atielo Weeley MM On D Pilebia Ann Hudson Jr Willia Magey Sohne Mi Brant Neliio M Frank J. Dus Ernest Casillad Elie Garcia Santiago Simentes Luisa Agnin Roger S Rojo Herlinda Rose Wie A. Plowers Alice Tasial Henry Nelson Bushy Glatyy Elen Laurence May Patrick Burtlett Mamie Witcex Gilbert A. Binns de Mee Lee Woerner Reinhold Grouskorf Veronica I. Smoke John B. Benard Mared Ann Guillotte Wile H. Bowes Anna Ortiz Wilnny McDonald Mstelle Acta Inhume Reloness Pawling Man Titin Roylane Moon D North Mildred BL Logan

Marriage Announced for Emma Astoria and Marvin Graham

Mrs P A Astoria announces the marriage of their daughter Emma to Marvin J Graham son of Mr and Mrs B D Graham. The ceremony was July in the rectory of St Ann's church Rev A Leopold officiating A reception followed at the bride's home Mrs James V Paschall and her sons James and Stephen travel to Okinawa to join Lieutenant Paschall.

Notia Charles Anerson Bexar County Texas Electric Polo Con Bear Coos Rae Song Forrest H Phil R. Horton San Antonio Horton Long Beach Paul R. Horton Army of Occupation Germany Alma Vaughan Salem, Vaz Alamo Funeral Home David §. Murphy Westminister Prebhyterian Church Roselawn Alamo Furneral_lume Palmer—Hirg Bthel Palmer West Ashby Place Priay Che Dren Mra Dannie Boswall Nitra Anita Motzeer Rolands William Painer FL A Goodman Pye Sesiti T.V Wright AQ Williams Alaike-Kearny Feneral St. Ann's Church Ery A. A. Leopold Loire Toney P. A. Astoria Emma Marvin J. Graham B. d. Graham A. Leopold Menger Hotel James V. Paschall James Stephen Okinawa Paschal

Suppers and showers honor Joyce DeViney bride elect

A La Fonda supper hosted by Mrs O J Sweetry honored Miss Joyce DeViney and her fiancé Lt Elias Edward Rizzo. A personal shower with Mrs S A DeViney followed, and a pottery shower at Beeker's home.

Joyce DeViney Elias Edward Rizzo la Fonda O. J. Sweetry S. A. DeViney Fy BP Beeker

Zachry Opposes Bond Plan For Alamo Heights City Hall

Alderman A B Zachry urges voters against a 150000 bond to buy the Rigsby property for a city hall and recreation center. He claims passage would raise taxes by 31 cents next year and disputes the council appraisal, noting higher recent land sale prices and suggesting replacement costs differ if condemned.

Alamo Heights Rigsby A. B. Zachry Zachry Henry Catto IIT Heights Council

Man Arrested For Posting Bills

Seferio Svem of 625 Leigh Street was held by police on a charge of posting political placards without a permit. Vela was arrested in the 400 block of Fredericksburg road as he prepared to nail a poster on a telephone pole. The arrests followed a wash by Fire and Police Commissioner P. L. Anderson, marking the first action after Tuesday’s wash.

Seferio Svem Leigh Street Vela Fredericksburg P. L. Anderson

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