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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

11

Services Set for Judge Howsard Amid Numerous Attendees

Funeral services are planned for Judge Harry L. Howsard, 44, of the Thirty-seventh District. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev. offlotating with burial under the Author lodge A. F. and A. M. Monorary. Included in the list of mourners are Judges S. G. Faylee, J. Onion, A. Johnson, W. W. Me Groty, McCollum, Burnett, Wy. 0. Murray, H. W. James, B. Marvell, Frank Vaughan, and many others.

Harry L. Howsard Shenfard Robert S. Miechel Eddie Garter O. J. ‘Matthews Davis Johnson Herb Oliver John Scheepet Lodge A. F A. My S. G. "Faylee Joh F. Onion Agarett Johnson W. W. Me Groty McCollum Burnett Murray H. W. James B. Marvell Bat Gorsigan Frank Vaughan Gid Charles W. Anderson James Donnell Sam Anderson Robert McCormick Gwen W. J. Lieth Ren Mottis Eao Watsit R. i Rein

490 ENLIST IN MOTOR CORPS

A wartime Women’s Motor Corps forms under Mrs James Morri­sette with 2503 Main Avenue headquarters. Captain is Miss Bedrey with 140 paid seniors and 250 others enlisted. members pay $10 for uniforms and expenses. Eligible women 18+ year. Training by Army officers and local motor firms. Broadway and Fifth Street location.

Nlonia Women's Motor Corps James Morrisette Main Avénue Ve Bedrey Brwurr Na

Youth Given Navy Honors

William Wallace Turner former resident of 2923 Golimnetrest has been named honor man of his company at the United States Naval Training Station in San Diego for the week ending May 31 Turner enlisted in the Navy at Houston on April 4 The San Diego station instructors select the best recruit from each company of 140 men each week based on ability

Wiliam Wallace Turner United States Naval Trains Ing -Station San Diego Calif Turner Navy Houston S&n Diego

Custodian at Courthouse Resigns in Town Record

The courthouse custodian Ty Weber resigned prompting the commissioners court to appoint a successor. The court, under a Supreme Court decision, authorized the selection by the commissioners. Weber had earned $400 a month and left for a better position. he had previously taken over from Wille Dunse after Owen Kilday replaced Will Wood as sheriff. Weber is a master plumber.

Ty. Weber Commissioners’ Court Commissioners' Court Suepreme Court Union Weber San Wille Dunse Owen Kilday Will W. Wood

Harriman Plans Middle East Trip

A reliable source states Averell Harriman, Roosevelts envoy to speed aid to Britain, will soon visit Cairo and survey British needs in the Middle East. The trip aims to secure full approval from Washington and British authorities for expanded U.S. support.

Harriman Middle East London Averell Harriman Roose Dublin INS Washington

New Flying Boats to Serve Shannon via Foynes Route

American Airways and Lional Overseas Always plan to operate seven new flying boats, larger than previous craft. Shannon airport at Foynes will be the base this year, not an coastal port. European passengers must travel to Foynes to board. Service expected to rise to five flights each way before year end. Boats to be used for general commercial purposes alongside passenger transport.

American Airways, Ltd Lional Overseas Always Corporation Shannon Foynes County Limerick

Bumper Wheat Profits Forecast in Texas

College Station reports B B Vance of the AAA Texas announces a bumper wheat crop around 45 million bushels. With recent framing measures approved, Texas could see about 59,000 extra dollars in income and an average loan value of 92 cents per bushel. Prices would drop without loan support, he says, noting last year’s crop was 28 million bushels.

College Station Jups B. B. Vance AAA Texas Vancey

Maggard Named Stock Show Head at Southwest Texas Show

George T Maggard was named new president of the Southwest Texas Boys Fat Stock Show at a Thursday afternoon meeting in Maudita. Officers elected include vice presidents Hagelsten Cannan Van Auken Bieckert. directors Dabney Fitzhugh Leckey Deal Purmphrey Harris. A financial report showed a solvent show. plans for a county fair exhibit center were discussed with Joe Freeman presenting a tentative project list. J R Dick Scott, guest and Breylt Fanchman, attended with 34 directors. Fitzhugh honored for work with 4 H boys, urging support for breeders and their families.

George T. Maggard Wis Southweat Texas Boys Vadhe Lackey Magegard Othr Irectorate Gunter Hotel Thureday Maudita H. A. Fitzhugh G. C. Hagelsten D. Cannan Joe Freeman Reeville J. R. Dick" Scott Bre+ yilt Ae County Pitzhugh Bones

Indian Greek Camp Started at Kerrville Reservation

Registration for the 141 season of Scout camping at the Indian Creek reservation near Kerrville opened for the first of four one week periods at 3 p m Sunday. Camp staff include director I M Harkey waterfront director W H B Greet and G Kenneth Davies program and hands on supply director Eugene Paxton trading post operator Herbert Turley camp clerk Robert Buck and Raver Weyand.

Kerrville

May building permits total $421,163 says inspector

City Building Inspector Carl F. Weiderman announced May issued building permits totaling $421,163. One family residences led with 110 permits valued at $241,085. Additional permits covered 14 garages, four gasoline stations, and four stores.

Carl F. Weiderman

Woman Saved From Fire Death In Early Morning Blaze

Mrs Nora Owens twenty of 209 Broadway was rescued from a burning room by C A Walters after an alarm at 6 08 am. Occupant Mrs R G Hardeck smelled smoke and believed a cigarette started the fire. Damage estimated at 10 dollars.

Nora Owens Broadway C. A. Walters R. G. Hardeck Owens

Theft of Radio Is Charged Here

Joel L. Danley of 449 Hillsidy Drive was charged with burglary in a complaint filed with Justice of the Peace Bat Cerigan by Officer G W Hul ton. The alleged theft involved a $22.60 radio and a $2.50 pair of spectacles taken from Mrs. L. Smith of 12 Fourth Street on May 3.

Joel L. Danley Hillsidy Drive Justice of the Peace Bat Cerigan G. W. Hulton Danley L. Smith Fourth Street

Dies to Speak at Auditorium

Martin Dies, chairman of the house committee to investigate Un-American activities and Senate candidate, will address Ma nifesprtuditoriam at 8 p.m. Friday under the sponsorship of Alamo Post No. 2, American Legion. Mayor Quin and the city council, civic and patriotic groups, and American Legion officials will attend.

Martin Dies House Senate Herman Nabil

Postman Recovers Card Addressed to Worst Grouch

A postman delivering mail Friday found a postcard addressed to The Worst Grouch in the Building, signed by Ray Archer, from his Arkansas vacation spot. The card was delivered promptly.

Tnd Ray Archer Arkansas

Court approves courthouse rent and charges PSA quarters

The court sanctioned rental of courthouse quarters to the Farm Security Administration at 209 dollars per month until 2100 dollars is paid. The arrangement funds improvements to PSA quarters and was approved by the commissioners.

Farm Security Administration

Corpus Christi Man Hurt in Highway Crash

Fragmentary OCR notes report a Corpus Christi man injured in a highway crash near Pleasanton road, with unclear details about hospitalization and injuries. The source text is garbled, mentioning ML Ammons, medical facilities, and a collision about 23 miles from a location along Pleasanton road.

Corpus Man Ammons Corpus Christell Pleasanton Road

Resolution approves delinquent tax payment plan

The board of trustees of the Harilandale Independent School District votes to authorize the county tax collector to accept payments on delinquent state and county taxes as provided by legislation. The action approves the financing arrangement for tax recovery.

Andi County In Trustees Hariandale Independent School Histelel

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