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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1948

Page

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Youth Nabs Five Stolen Cars After High-Speed Chase

Saturday, three policemen recovered five stolen cars and arrested an 18-year-old after a game of hide and seek. Officer C Weisbacher stopped a suspicious car on South Alamo and Adamists. the driver fled, stealing another car in Crofton Ave. The youth jumped fences and hid. Sgt. Sam Cohen and off duty Officer Jamesy Warrach joined the pursuit. Weisbacher fired at the fleeing figure. the suspect was later booked for theft valued over $50.

C. Weisbacher South Alamo Adamists Crofton Ave Sam Cohen Weisbacher Jamesy Warrach S. Alamyst Pvt Anthony, Leonard Fipare Houston

Peg O' My Heart Opens Monday At Sunken Garden

Anet itan, Legion-sponsored production of Peg O' My Heart debuts Monday in the Sunken Garden with Sam J. Park directing. Cast includes Tyrana Wright and George Ewald from Portland, with a portable set by Raymond Braune and lighting by Bill White of the American Legion home.

Sunken Garden Sam J. Park San Antonio Raymond Braune Bill White American Legion Home

Archery and golf champions highlighted in Wisconsin sports

Archery results feature Toft with a 284 yard shot and Helen Orr securing the women's title, with Ray Douglas leading juniors and Janice Hurg topping a gift event. Milwaukee Westmoor’s Mrs John Clauder wins the Wisconsin women’s golf championship over Joan Coffeen. Obscure notes mention Frank Scannell in a cameo role in a Warner Brothers musical.

Howsen Ravenel Nformang Henry “Pave Biluenberger Roy Dil Penrold California fMsk Hay Hoff Los Angeles Toft Helen Orr Pontiac Mich Ray Douglas Eikhert Ind Ies State Gig Janice Hurg Wisconsin Milwaukee Wis John Clauder Westmoor Joan Coffeen Green Bay

Pattern 9009 Dress Pattern For Girls

Vintage advertisement for Pattern 9009 by Light Pattern Dept at San Antonio Light. Describes an easy to sew girls dress pattern with sizes 6 8 10 12 14, yardage 3 1 2 yards of 35 inch fabric, priced 25 cents plus options for a catalog of fashions. Includes postal order and pricing details.

Lille San Antonio Texas Matian Martin

Mirror of Your Mind by Lawrence Gould

An analysis of relationships discusses how fear of loss and perceived value influence marital behavior and jealousy. It notes that money dynamics affect a wife’s sense of security and a husband’s attentiveness. The piece also touches on memory and recognition in love, citing studies on mental age and behavior.

Mirror of Your Lawrence Gould

Two Hurt in Street Stabbings Saturday

Two men were attacked by knife wielders near Buena Vista and Santa Rosa, injuring Crux T. Lozano of 755 Montezuma Street with three cuts to his left arm and side. Raul Mavias, 21, of 466 North Street was slashed over the left eye near Hulz and N. Medinas, listed in hospital.

Baptist Memorial Buena Vista Santa Rosa St Crux T. Lozano Montezuma Raul Mavias North St Hulz N. Medinasts

City Majors Tough Double Header At Richterfield

City Major league play resumes with Raiwen facing Voelkes in the second game after a 2 p.m. opener between Union 694 and Brooke General Hospital. Axlemen meet Fire Department for top spot at Richter Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the day’s lone game to follow.

A.ane x Raiwen Voelkes Richterfield Swithout Fire Department Union 694 Brooke Ceneral Hospital Axlemen Pire Richter

Actress Keeps Farmout Bonus In Hollywood Gossip

Dorothy Manners reports industry gossip on contract stars and film deals. The piece notes Mark Windsor keeping earnings above salary from George Ratt picture, Barbara Bestar dating in a cafe, Annabella seen with Prince Reiol Romanoff, and various Hollywood personalities at social events. It covers Dmytryk starting a film in England, Astaire and Rogers rehearsing routines, Judy Garland and John Fontaine, and other fleeting showbiz tidbits.

Dorothy Manners Mollywood Charlie Einfield Mark Windsor George Ratt Ty Power Vanda Christian Annabella Prince Reiol Romanoff Mike Rome Dorothy di Fras Hollywood Edward Dmytryk Washington

Trigo Bertolino To Train at 6 P.M.

After two weeks of drills in Galveston Mario Trigo of Los Angeles and Eddie Bertolini of Galveston resume workouts at 6 this evening in Pullman gym. Bertolini showed excellent form boxing Frank Castillon for three rounds and pounded bags while Trigo sparred two rounds with Ray Ramon and one with Gil Ber Areche.

Pullman Gym Mario Trigo Los Angeles Galveston Eddie Bertolini Berteling Frank Castillon Alaa Trigo Ray Ramon Gilbert Areche

Scots Puzzle Over U S Basket Ball

In Perth Scotland a Bartlesville Oilers led by Bob Kurland defeated Chi Barker s Blues 57 to 2 in an American exhibition. Kurland scored 18 as about 2000 spectators watched in an ice rink. The teams featured college and AAU players who compose the American Olympic squad.

Perth Scotland Bob Kurland Bartlesville Okla Oilers Chif Barker Blues Kurland

Weather and Tide Table Summary

Weather data shows scattered figures with wind speeds and moon phase. Reports include temperatures, rainfall year open, and tide times for Aransas Pass and Sunray with sunrise and sunset details.

Gattrdes Unday Faouth Braph Tiges Aransas Pass Finlay

UN Bomber Held in Conn. Seeks Return to Fight for Peace

Stephen J. Supina 36 of Ashford sneaked into New Haven Register offices and admitted bombing the UN headquarters in New York. He signed waivers of extradition and awaits extradition proceedings as Nassau County detectives plan to arrest him after arraignment. Supina says his aim was to force action for lasting world peace.

Sew Haven Conn US N Sic Stephen J. Supina Ashford New Haven Register U.N Suping Nassau County N-Y T. Emmet Clark Danielson D. W. Celotto Connecticut Register Office Lupina United Nations

Swiss Runners Carry Torch On Olympic Relay Route

The torch relay progresses from Greece to London for the 14th modern Olympics, carried by runners from several countries. The handover from Italian to Swiss runners was briefly delayed at the frontier before Swiss officials completed the transfer near Engolino.

Gondo Switzerland Greece Londo Englino Italy Schestuma

60 Girls to Swim Weekend at Scout Camp

Waterfront director Alma Lee Scott announced 60 girls will swim during a two week period at La Jita, near Utopia, Miss. Since June the camp has qualified 35 to 40 children as beginners or advanced to intermediate under Red Cross standards. The fourth term begins Monday and ends August 3.

la Jita Gbrl Scout Council Utopia Alma Lee Scott Red Cross

Pal Vanishes With Cash Clothes and Stranger Share Room

A man leaves with cash and clothes after sharing a rented room with a stranger named William Watson of Pt. Lavaca. Watson says he met the man and allowed him to stay overnight, but the man left with his belongings and $70, leaving Watson with questions.

William Watson Pt. Lavaca Watson

Parties Honor Alabama Guest

A Mexican supper party at La Fonda Tuesday evening honored Miss Esther Lee Cobbs of Montgomery as the house guest of Miss Ami Hefner. Miss Hefner hosted a buffet supper Friday evening in her home with table decor of zinnias and resets. Thirty five guests were invited with Nancy Johnson and Hester Curl assisting in service.

Mi Tertain la Fonda Esther Lee Cobbs Montgomery Ala Ami Hefner Hefner Miss Cobbs Resets Zinnias Nancy Johnson Hester Curl Wwcita Thornton

Nancy Pelletier Weds George Hagy at Alamo Heights Church

Nancy Pelletier, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alphonse Pelletier, married George Lawson Hagy at Alamo Heights Methodist Church with Rev Kermit Gibbons officiating. The bride wore an ankle length white pique gown with Irish crochet lace and carried white orchids and split carnations. Attendants included Doris Thacker, Mary Katherine Self, Valeska Humphreys, and Clifford Lee Hagy Jr. After a church reception, the couple planned a monthlong motor trip along the Texas coast before settling and enrolling at Trinity University.

Nancy Pelletier Alphonse Pelletier George Lawson Hagy Kermit Gibbons Alamo Heights Methodist Church Somwer Doris Thacker Mary Katherine Self Valeska Johanna Humphreys Clifford Lee Hagy Jr Clifford Lee Hagy Virgil Hagg Harold Humphreys Barry Johnson Austin

Fresh arrivals and neighbors on Turtle Road end of town

Col and Mrs George Price and four sons, fresh from Maxwell AFB in Sla, move into a Turtle Rd home as the colonel prepares for duty in Guam. Future Turtle Rd residents include Mr and Mrs T L Lawrence, who bought nearby, across from their daughter Mary Jane and her husband Carl Newton. Also Mrs Wailer Achning of the San Antonio Art League outlines fall plans amid broad seaport travels. Mrs Frank M Lewis remarks Corpus Christi remains hard to beat.

Ad Moving News George Price Maxwell Afb Sla Turtle Rd Guam T. L. Lawrence Mary Jane Carl Newton Wailer Achning San Antonio

Mrs Fussell Returns Home to Dallas After Visit

Mrs H E Fussell and her son Mike returned to Dallas after visiting her brother and sister Mr and Mrs M R Mitchell. Miss Maurine Mitchell accompanied them to Dallas for a stay.

Shower for Miss Jennings in Fr. Sam Houston home

A Saturday afternoon bridal shower for Miss Jennings was hosted by Miss Ann Marriott at the Marriott residence in Fr. Sam Houston. The dining room featured pink summer blossoms and white tapers. Mrs. M. E. Jennings aided in serving as 23 guests attended.

John Edwin Young Ann Marriott C. R. Marriott Sam Houston M. E. Jennings

Social Calendar Highlights at San Antonio Club Events

Social schedule lists a dance party at San Antonio Country Club honoring Miss Jané Mobley of Charlotte and Miss Patsy Klaver at Casa Rio with Miss Joan McCluer as bride elect. Depot officers and their ladies attend a dinner and dance at Ft Sam Houston Officers Club honoring Maj Gen L J Whitlock.

Salucgay eVeems Eugene A.holmgreen Jr San Antonio Country Club Jané Mobley Charlotte N.C Patsy Klaver Casa Rio Joan McCluer Ft Sam ‘Houston L. J. Whitlock

Six Plan Trip to Saltillo by Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Henry Holland of Houston and Mr and Mrs Carl G Jockusch plan to leave Sunday for a trip to Saltillo Mexico with arrangements made for their travel and stay in the Mexican city.

Mexico Dirs. Rapier Henry Holland Houston Carl G. Jockusch Sun- Gay Saltillo

Dine and dance events fill July weekend across hills

Helotes and New Braunfels venues host July 24 shows with Elmo Newcame, prem iers at Oak Grove Hall and numerous private parties listed by ads. Dance spots include Short's Corner Mus, Niemeyer Orch and Tex Woods-Aev, plus horoscopes and local notices urging spiritual reflection and community service.

Campaign snippets and entertainment tidbits collide in a noisy column

A jumble of notes covers fashion for big men and boys departments, campaign chatter about gendered first names, trivia on Tortilla Flat and July 4 births, film casting for Young Elizabeth, a dog food directory, Queen Elizabeth portrait description, and baseball night game observations. Names like Pat Mike Timmy Kinsey and Stephen Foster appear amid sports claims about Walter Johnson and Dazzy Vance.

Walter Johnson Dazzy Vance St. Louis Cardinals

Melody Kids Dance Night at Mao Light Hall

The Melody Kids invite dancers to Saturday night sessions at Mao Light Hall on Bandera Road near He Jotes. Advance reservation costs P5510. Also listed is Akieee Dance Street Hedwig on Sunday July 25 featuring His Old Timers with advance entry.

Melody Kids Maolight Hall Bandera Rd Akieee St. Hedwig

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