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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1941

Page

3

Mystery Lost Boy in Chicago Draws National Teams

Chicago reporters and a large group of scientists and investigators search to identify a four year old boy found abandoned in the city. Clues include possible Italian parentage, travel with his father from the Southwest, and clues about his life in a rural style community. Names given include a playmate nicknamed Tony and a boy named Tommy. The effort spans multiple universities and city crime and juvenile authorities.

Chicago CINS Fnr Mny Fay Gooper Cole Uni Veversy Iis Tommy Tony Culeay Herald-Americas

Catholic Center to Give Program in San Antonio

A Wednesday evening program at the National Catholic Community Service center, sponsored by the Women’s Committee of San Antonio Public Service, starts at 6 p.m. It features Arlene Maggard on Dante Inglesson, old-fashioned dances led by Tom and Janice Deely, solos by Dorothy Gilligan and Allene Maggard, community singing led by Les Edgar, and Rube Baril numbers by Public Service employees. Earl Matheny accompanies. Refreshments served, program ends with a dance from 10 to 10:30 p.m.

National Catholic Community Service Center Women’s Committee San Antonio Public Service Company Dante Inglesson Arlene Maggard Tom and Janice Deely Dorothy Gilligan St. Louis St. Louis Blueg,’ By Allene Maggard, Community Singing Jed By ‘Les Edgar Rube Baril Public Service Earl Matheny

Erosion Reduces Gravel on Streets

Street Commissioner Paul Steltter reports daily removal of about 726 cubic yards of gravel from San Atilanta streets due to erosion and wear. Gravel is redistributed to repair and maintain main thoroughfares as crews replace worn material.

Mundred Sisly San Atilanta Colamiasoner Paul Steltter Staffler Pohils Elly

Blacklist of Firms Arrives

The Federal Register volume 8 number 140 lists American and Merican firms engaging in commerce with the axla. A decree assigns sections devoted to businesses and individuals branded with the swastika. Copies available from the Division of the Federal Register, National Archives in West Yeaton, D. G., Guy A. Helzons.

Rouse Axla San Antonio Federal Register Lst Mexico Ferraral Register National Archives West Yeaton D. G Guy A. Helzons Tap Customa Xaly

Shortage of metal woe to aid German war effort

An authoritative British source reports German submarines are pressuring shipping and capturing vessels. The article notes Germany faces a metal shortage, with engine packing brass and other materials sought and taken, affecting provisions and stores and impacting wartime logistics.

Lordon Midera Inet

Meters Removed In Houston Street Parking Restriction

Houston Street traffic bottleneck relief announced by Traffic Captain W C Dickman limits parking on the south side between St Marys and 106 West Houston. Six meters removed to ease flow as vehicles pass the area and curb congestion.

Houston Street St. Mary's West W. C. Dickman T Dickman

Tobruk guard lines encircle city amid traffic halt

In Catro Egypt British patrols maintain Tobruk perimeter while meters and loading zones are restricted. Command reports limited opposition with some casualties. traffic continues in permitted zones as authorities regulate movement Monday night.

Catro Egypt Patrom Tobruk Libya Dickman Fst

Jungle Dancing Is Due in Ballrooms

Hollywood reports Dance Director Nick Castle predicts a shift in popular dancing. He advocates jitterbug style evolving toward a primitive, bone toms influenced form in He t z a p o p p i n and similar productions, urging audiences to move and shed inhibitions.

Hollywood Nick Castle Castle

Saint Ste. Afarle Steel Mill and Odd Remarks

The largest steel mill in Canada is located at Saint Ste. Afarle Ontario near the St. Marys River. A note blasts a quirky line about fast dancing and long hours, claiming an average person works an hour or 26 minutes before going home exhausted.

Steel Mill Canada Saint Ste. Afarle Ont St. Mary's River

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