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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1946

Page

6

Heirens Plans Fight for Life

Chicago reports indicate William Heirens plans to appeal to save his life after being formally accused of the Degnan and Brown murders. Indictments were filed, arraignment set for Tuesday, and a jail chapel conference followed with defense attorneys present.

Chicago William Heirens Suzanne Degnan Frances, Brown Heirens Harold G. Ward Cook County Tribune The Sun Degnan Miss Brown Josephine Ross San Roland Towle

Burglary Report: Jewels Stolen From 602 Camden Street

A daylight burglary at Mrs. L. M. Ferret’s home, 602 Camden Street, saw the thief cut a screen and steal jewels and other items before police were notified Saturday. Nearby items include two unrelated notices and a wreck report from Jalapa, Mexico.

L. M. Ferret Camden Street

Orchid Pin and Roast Beef Flood Fort Sam Katy Menu

Mrs Edward M Smith favors a glass orchid pin to pair with frocks while the Fort Sam Houston club serves London Broil that is really roast beef and gravy. A warm weather note quotes a mother about children and heat. Mrs Minne Leal Wyman plans to stay at 309 West Mapnolia, near the Hyman ranch spanning three West Texas counties, where she has spent much time recently.

Edward M. Smith Fort Sam Houston London Minne Leal. Wyman West Mapnolia Homie Hyman Texas

Cary Harrison Ellis Whaley Nuptials Told

Announcement of the marriage of Cary Jane Harrison of Fort Worth to Ellis Clyde Whaley, ceremony July 15 at Rev. H. Wen Sei’s home with attendants Estelle Ingram and P. Taylor. Couple at 1294 Main Avenue. Mrs Wigley a Fort Worth Central High and Texas State Teachers College graduate. Mr Whaley a Main Avenue High School graduate and Santa Junior College attendee.

Cary Jane Harrison Cary Harrison Fort Worth Ellis_Clyde Whaley Porter A. Whaley H.wen- Sei Estelle Ingram P. Taylor Main Avenue Wigley Fort Central High School Texas State Denton Whaley Main Avenue High School Santie Junior College

S A Oil Man Sues for Divorce

Frank J. Gravis, a San Antonio oil man, sues for divorce from Jessie Lee Gravis in the 73rd District Court. He cites cruel and harsh treatment. The couple married December 1, 1935 and separated July 1, 1946.

Frank J. Gravis San Antonio Jessie Lee Gravis

GOP Meeting Places and Times Announced

Republican precinct conventions will be held at locations secured by the Republican Citizens Committee. Walter I. Blard, committee chairman, announced details and the Citizens Committee headquarters at 602 Travis Building. Conventions will be held at 7 p.m.

Republican Executive Committee Republican Citizens Committee Walter I. Blard Citizens Committee Travis Building Garfield

Leavenworth Bishop Nominated Archbishop to Indianapolis

The Pope named Most Rev. Paul Schulte bishop of Leavenworth Kan an archbishop and assigned him to Indianapolis there he will succeed Most Rev. Joseph Ritter who becomes archbishop of St Louis The St Louis archdiocese was vacant after Cardinal John Glennon died last March.

Washington

Community Revival Ends Sunday at Boldtville Schoolhouse

The closing service of the Community Revival at Boldtville schoolhouse is set for Sunday at 3 30 p m The Highland Park Presbyterian congregation will join in the service conducted by Dr Baxter D D Greer who reports growing interest each evening and a good meeting

Boldtville School House Highland Park Presbyterian Church Baxter D. D. Greer

Contempt Hearing Ordered for Club Owners

District Judge v Quin ordered Tarkington and A W Latham to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for alleged violations of a 194 injunction prohibiting operation of a common nuisance and unlawful liquor sales. Hearing set for August 12 at 9:30 am in Sith District Court, on the AG Grover Sellers and Texas Liquor Control Board action, with DA John R Shook. Fines up to 100 and three days in jail per violation possible.

J. New Rodeo Grounds Vancedack Bee T. Brooks Wood Main Ave Rodeo Grounds Vance-Jackson Road Ellison Katy McAskill Austin Texas E. LaChappelle Ellison’s Transfer Co C. J. Ellison Katy McAskills CLCON Thomas Waster West Carter Fallon Hoge Fallon Cheyenne Wyo C. R. Calls Eugene Orema John. Catpo New York City Richard John Falton Mare Emuta Newark Mami Walsh Mtg John Wib New Perk City Eugene Hernandez Alamn East American Legion Charles Hanavan Fort Sam Houston Fort Sam Houston Nation Cemetery Sas Ait Berber Sae Semel P Henderson Hin Realience Sis Mary Arse Hubert Bi Henderson Ceanacinaren Caneral Roy Akers Sandene Cemetery Anthew Moratte Tarkington A. W. Latham V. Quin Sith District Court Grover Sellers Texas Liquor Control Board John R. Shook Tarrington Latham San Antonio Showman's Club Crockett Street Liquor Board Commerce Street James Ware Aitorney General Brandon Bidlett

Trio Named in U S Property Case at Kelly Field

Clarence J Bodoin Trem Jett street Louis M Koch 310 East Courtland place and Clarence J West Jr 923 Naward street arraigned before U S Commissioner Paul A Lockhart on charges of misusing government property. Bonds set at 1000 each for Bodoin Koch and 500 for West Jr. FBI M W Acers said they were salvage disposal department workers charged with taking jewelers tools drills valued over 509 from the warehouse.

U.S Clarence J. Bodoin Trem Jett Street Louis M. Koch East Courtland Place Clarence J. West Jr Naward Street U. S Paul A. Lockhart M. W. Acers FBI Kelly Field

Chamber urged members to vote in Democratic primary

Perry Shankle president of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce urged members to vote in Saturday's Democratic primary. He said the election will determine those who will be elected to represent us in the legislature and fill public offices in Rexan from governor down.

Swedes Curb News on Rockets

STOCKHOLM July 27 Limited censorship has been imposed on information concerning unidentified missiles believed to be flying bombs or rockets sighted over Swedish territory in recent weeks.

Stockholm

Reds Gain in Dutch Vote

In Amsterdam the Communists led with 126,498 votes of 395,000 cast, winning 15 seats in the 45 member council. Labor followed with 122,429 votes, also securing 15 seats, while Catholics took eight, Protestants five, and Conservative Party of Freedom two. In Rotterdam Labor led with 37 percent, Communists 19.5 percent. in The Hague Catholic Labor coalition held, Labor 30.7 percent, Catholics 23 percent, Communists 15 percent.

Amsterdam Fickel Conservative Party of Freedom Tn Rotterdam Hague Labor

Truth Topic of Lesson Sermon in Churches of Christ

The lesson sermon on truth will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday July 28. The golden text from Psalms 31 5 speaks of committing the spirit to the Lord and his truth. Another citation from Psalms 25 5 asks for guidance in truth and teaching for salvation while waiting on God all day.

Churches of Christ Scientist

Catholic Summer School Opens at Our Lady of the Lake

The traveling Catholic Action summer school opens Monday at Our Lady of the Lake college in St. Louis sponsored by the Sodality of Our Lady. It features Rev. Daniel A. Lord as a principal lecturer, a 40 member faculty, and numerous elective courses plus daily mass and recreation programs for laity.

Catholic Action Our Lady of the Lake College Sodality of Our Lady In Rosemary Wendron June Crump Servier Credit Union Coopers Sodality

Thousands of Los Angeles Fish Die in River Pollution

The state game, fish and oyster commission began an investigation after thousands of fish died near the City Public Service power plant on Mission Road in the San Antonio river. Observers noted surface swarming and a river filled with dead perch, catfish, suckers, bass and minnows. Commission researcher Robert G. Mayermann attributed the death to pollution likely released into the river.

State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission San Antonio City Public Service Mission Road Yoursday Robert G. Mayermann Taft Boulevard Commission

British Birth Rate Hits 21-Year High in 1946 Q2

The registrar general reported that Britain’s birthrate rose to the highest level in 21 years during the second quarter of 1946 with 203 797 births, a rate of 19.2 per thousand of population.

London

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