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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1942
Page
8
A letter and pamphlet debate the greeting card industry s social role amid economic insecurity and wartime. Psychologists say cards dispel loneliness and boost companionship while letting articulate and inarticulate Americans express feelings. The piece contrasts social value with production scale and notes 1942 estimates of 3 billion cards sent.
In federal court Judge W A Keeling ruled 27 year old Miasiano Campa not guilty after his mother Cesario Campa testified that Terson was born near Seloles in 1915. The case involved a charge of failure to register under the alien registration act based on birth records from Guadalupe Mariana Campa in Mexico.
S A men enroll for air school at Miami Beach Florida as part of the air force training. The list names Technical Sergeant James McNamara Sergeant Charles Hecker G D Davis Specialist Franklin Smith and others with addresses from San Antonio and nearby. Warrant Officer Mark Johnson and Judge Everett Johnson appear among attendees in the officers' training group.
Taul Gonwiles, 26, of 2212 South Fores Street, faces 62 assault to murder charges in Justice of the Peace Bob Corrigans court for the shooting of Raymond Schuh, 20, at Bees Mill dance hall on a Sunday argument. Schuh was shot in the left side and rushed to Robert D B Green Hospital in grave condition.
Leonard Crawshaw age 46 died Thursday in Rome. Rites set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Riuke chapel with burial at the National cemetery. Survivors include widow Mrs Hinavor Crawshaw mother, Mrs Minnie Nall sister Mrs Burnell Sader and brother Ross Craw.
S A Youth Grad OF Chanute Field slantern A Busby, son of Mr and Mrs L S Busby, 300 Moring Fide drive, will graduate Saturday from Chanute Held engineering sidgot and will be commissioned a second Mentenant in forces vestige. He earns bachelor of science degree from the University of Texas.
A food truck in the 700 block of North Saint Mary’s Street broke down and was rifled of 54.75 dollars. The owner, D Viel of 302 Pyedevick Street, reported to police on Monday that he sought aid and four loaves were taken when the truck returned.
Services were to be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the Angelus Chapter for Mrs Charlotte Garela Pena. Burial to follow in San Vernon No 1 Cemetery. Survivors include son George Pena and brother Albert Garela.
The Sugar Ration Board announced new limits for canning sugar at the municipal workshop. Under the revised plan, each person gets one pound per four pounds canned and one pound per year for jellies and preserves, replacing the previous five pounds per person allowance. Col K T Smith, now filling in for K De Harrison, was learning the ropes as the board adapts to changes while Harrison serves in the army.
Report from Duncan Air Depot highlights women instructors shaping aircraft maintenance training in industrial methods. San Antonio depot adds soldiers to its depot school with over 26 women already recruited as teachers.
A chaotic column riffs on government policy and industry, mixing slang and satire. It lampoons car culture and consumer products while railing at hooligans and shifting labels. The piece presents a comic, raucous voice reflecting a storied regional editorial style.
The St Marys Exes Alumni Association plans a Monday banquet at 7 20 p m at the St Anthony hotel. Honored are the golden jubilee class of 1692 the silver jubilee class of 1917 the present graduating class and three chapters of the Society of Mary celebrating religious profession. Archbishop Robert E Lacey will give the address with Toastmaster M Riley Wyatt introduced by Robert J Sen. Representing the class of 92 are Crawford Luther Roberts Bale Hyans and others. Several 1944 alumni from St Louis College and Springfield will attend. Some listed alumni are Fred Fink and Mamberg of the Society of Mary. A memorial includes the Very Rev Joseph c El the Rev Bro John G Ireke and Bro Paul A Racs Nor. About 490 men are serving in the artillery.
A Girl Scout program featuring Jane Guinty GENO ex Eli Seguill will demonstrate Democracy’s answer to Axis youth Fingement Mn Scalts. Senior Service seats Interiya Mates and Brownies join, presenting colors, the Nations anthem, and songs and dramatic pieces about scouting work study and play. The event is open to the public.
Dorothy Pollard died Sunday in a local hospital. Funeral services were to be held Monday at 2 p.m. at McCollum Murray Funeral Home with Revs Calham and Powell officiating. Interment to follow in Dallas. Surviving are her parents Encl C Mollari, brothers Karl Jr and Bilkie, sisters Hester Morle and Atinic Jo.
Applicants are invited for examination for positions as armorer helpers at the Sai Antonin arsenal. The secretary of the service examiners will oversee the process, with wages ranging from 0 to 8404 per day. Young Taken by the secretary of We cil service examiners to the arsenal.
The MEX Professives Building corporation filed a tax suit in Paris court seeking relief from city taxes on its property in St Antonia Independent deco district and River Taprovenent district. It disputes a $16,660 payment and challenges the city’s claimed $19,983.83 tax assessment, arguing assessed value and rate calculations.
A woman suffered a minor wound Monday as four shots were fired at a house on Sinders Avenue near 100 Brook. Police said one shot took effect. four persons were in the residence at the time. The investigation involves a 21 year old woman in custody connected with the shooting.
Mubby Geis reported two stitches for him and four for his wife after a Sunday fight, with police at Westley courts noting twenty arguments over the number of stitches. The Technical Club of Sally Angela will meet Tuesday at 2215 to discuss programs and activities.
Four San Antonians were killed in weekend crashes near San Antonio and area roads. Minnie Agee Brown 28 of Vietons Court, George B. Guder 19 of Ra place, Adolph de la Pena 41 of 111 tenants avenue, and Dorothy Lee Pollard 14 of West Gramercy Place died from collisions. A patrolman, De la Pena, remained in serious condition after the bridge crash on the Seguin road. Another victim, Miss Mattie Brown, was engaged to be married. Police noted a separate truck collision with injuries on Calepra Road and an additional crash near Frath involving a car and tractor-trailer. Total weekend fatalities bring the year’s toll near forty.
A contract for rendering a building at Port Sam Ionston for hospital use is awarded to WX. Awison of San Antonio, according to announcement by Denis Col. Tho, Coburtie, district engineer.
Miss Hefarlh Alejo a 12 year old and Miss Janie Adames 24 with Minerva Adantes 6 were treated at Robeve B. Greer Hospital after a Monday 1:20 a.m. crash on Castroville road. A car driven by Pete Adames collided with a truck driven by TLE Pulley. Alejo suffered serious head cuts and Adantes sustained injuries. Other injuries included a bruised hip and facial trauma for several individuals. Additional crashes were noted on Ninth Street and Blanco Road with multiple injuries.
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