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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1944

Page

8

Hillman PAC aims to mold Democratic party machinery

A 1940s press excerpt describes Sidney Hillman and his political action committee expanding influence across the nation from New York to Chicago and the South. It warns the CIO backed group uses grassroots rewards to shape candidates and party actions, threatening party spontaneity and leaders like Ed Kelly if opposed. Boris Karloff awaits spinal surgery in Hollywood as doctors plan a procedure to treat an arthritic condition.

Chicago Sidney Hillmen Knox Stimson Re ‘Publica Henry Wallace Patterson Republican Winent Fine Reppbwcan Hague Machine Dersey City Tammany Ed Crump Memphis Tennesset Tottering Taomnent Hillman Deep South Rex Vlara G, I Democratic Party Iosal Nilon Ee Politics Jim Tocel Fm County Wallaces Slimson Knoxs Sidney Hillman Sidney Hilman Bern Sallow Ustless Sidney Hulliman Ed Kelly Bidney Hillman Ci.o Chicgo Karloff Hollywood Boris Karloff Afterdants

Lady Esther Baby-Texture Powder Promises Flawless Look

A vintage ad touts Lady Esther Face Powder as giving a smooth youthful look with danger avoided. It claims skin specialists warn against cake makeup and asserts the powder leaves skin softer, less masklike, and longer lasting.

Esther

Ration changes lift creamery butter points

Washington reports a new ration value of 18 points for creamery butter effective yesterday, while farm and processed butter remain at eight and ten points. OPA notes a 20 percent over July allocations for butter, price ceilings set on wartime gin, and gasoline ration boards will not issue full supplements for nonparticipation in car clubs. War Food Administration assures eggs bought for price support won’t be dumped domestically as reconversion plans begin.

Washington Houssgives CFA OPA Senate War Food Administration WPD

Military promotions and assignments flood local notices

Local releases list promotions and postings of service members in Italy and Europe. Names include sergeants and lieutenants such as Harry L Alexander and Cal Mer vin Cohen, along with privates and corporals from Texas and California. Many are connected to families on Oak Street and Camp Pendleton, with others attending school in England or serving in the Mediterranean theater.

Harry L. Alexander Viola Work Texas Avenue Italy Cal Mervin D. Cohen Howard Streets Shepbourg Jol T. Stringfellow Daisy Stringfellow Chuyweil Drive Rome Thurman C. Fates Earl Clark-twit Robert J. Fitzgerald Hlotda Street Blitr J. Compton Kirk Place Monte R. Shiiy Carl Walliamy Charlotte Texas Gales Childrens Sardinia Jo Squairan James RB. Glimere Thaly Martin A. Ebner Cincinnati Tvenur Medter

Woman Recovers After Strange Malady Solved

BT. LOUIS July 24 A woman from Union Missouri Helen Bergmann 2a walked today for first time in nearly two years after a mysterious illness was solved. She entered Bethesda hospital in St Louis September 14 1992 for treatment of an infected knee. She had used a hypodermic needle and a nail file to self injure transferring infection to wounds. The case involved severe weight loss and anemia with blood donations totaling 64 pints over a year. A six day penicillin treatment and other cures were tried. Doctors monitored her psychiatric ward status and prepared a detailed report as specialists weighed the mystery. The patient was billed for daily care and a line offered for contact.

BT. Louis Hélen Bergmann Union Herthesda Hospital St. Lowis Tost Weleht Tores X. GC. Birdsall Psycopathic St. Eas City Hospital Roe

Temple Nisbet Wedding Announced in St Mark's Church

Announcement notes the marriage of Miss Mary Belle Nisbet to Robert Gibson Temple, boatswain mate U S Coast Guard. Ceremony July 17 at St Mark's Episcopal with Rev Henry G Gets presiding. Bride recently returned from overseas duty, they plan to relocate to Boston.

Mary Belle Nisbet Robert Gibson ‘Temple U. S. Coast Guard Rose CG. Nisbet St. Mark's Episcopal Church Henry G. Gets Angeacho St. Anthony Hotel Robert Giesen Temple Mary Belle Nishet St. Mark’s

Social Calendar Notes Tie Ye Joye and Woolley Event

The item records a social calendar entry tying together Joye Raster and Nincheonah Woolley to honor Her bridesmaids in a May or June wedding context with ceremony details not fully legible.

Misa Joye Nincheonah Woolley

Miss Cochran Visiting Los Angeles This Weekend

Miss Cochran and Miss Hughes, relatives of Temple residents, travel to Los Angeles for several days. The pair attend Oklahoma University where Miss Cochran is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Miry Frances Hughes Clarica Cochran Cal Clareston Cochran Temple Miss Cochran Oklahoma University Kappa Alpin Theta Sorority Miss M Hughes West Misa Cochran Okithonia City

McKnights Visit Here Spelling Two Weeks Here

Mr and Mrs Petlk McKnight and children of Dallas spell two weeks here. McKnipit's father Mrrahiall Terrail and Mrs We Eight will be remembered at Old Terrell.

Medora Crist and Aaron Posey Wed in Blanco Ipe Ceremony

Medora Crist daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Eugene Crist of Blanco and Aaron Posey son of Mr and Mrs Ed Posey of San Marcos wed in a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist Church in Blanco. The Rev Fred Banks officiated with Kara Carter as soloist and Joseph Buckner at the organ. Bride walked in with her father and was attended by her sister Mrs Dalton Francis of San Angelo. Best man was Burleson Firice 4 stationed at Kelly Field. Reception followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside in San Antonio. The bride is a Blanco High School graduate and 1940 senior salutatorian. she attended the University of Texas and Phi Mu. Posey holds degrees from San Marcos State Teachers College.

Medora C _rist Aaron Posey Blanco Misa Medora Woodson Crist Charles Eugene Crist Bianca Toch Asron D. Posey Ed ., Posey Sai Marcos Fred Banks Kara Tray Carter Joseph Buckner Dalton F Prancis San Angelo Koener Sintt Bat Firice 4 Burleson Kelly Field Ghiesty Bessie Brigham Mesdames Ray Carter Dagiel Horton Degecra San Mittens State ‘Teachers’ College Soa

Club Calendar and Birthday Party Notices

Monday evening program at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church followed by a stroll in Olines Park. Mrs Louis Wyner hosts a garden party honoring Kathleen B Joiner Lynn Stats and Sidney Louis Joiner on their birthday anniversaries with a large guest list including Betty Jean Broyles and others. chatter about chowder and related home details appear in the background.

Wonan Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church da Olines Park Louis Wyner Kathleen B. Joiner Lynn Stats Sidney Louis Joiner Betty Jean Broyles Shirley Mau Hani Jo Lee Doris Edits Boyles Bridget Ant Boyles Frances Cunningham Buddy Boyles Tom Inia Pave Goldberg Mus John Hariig Thomas Boyles Mr. and AE Wolvolner Thomas FP. Hart

Horners Visit Relativis Stop in New York City

Mr and Mrs George J Horner of New York arrive Saturday to visit Mrs Hermag Horner and stay a few days at the St Anthony. Mr and Mrs Marin J Arnold of San Antonio are at the Waldo Astoria in New York city for two weeks.

George J. Horner New York Hermag Horner St. Anthony Nosey Marin J. Arnold San Antonis Waldo,Astoria New York City

Alumnae Meet With Miss Mary Lou Smith

Alpha Omicron Pi alumnae will meet at the home of Miss Mary Lou Smith 137 West Ridgeway at 7 p.m. Monday.

Mary Lou Smith Alpha Omicron Pi West Ridgeway

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