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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1941
Page
15
An unsigned editorial laments the car as both useful and disruptive. It argues autos invite trespass on rural property, degrade woodland etiquette, and enable noisy, intrusive behavior by city visitors, urging respect for landowners and a restrained, reverent approach to countryside spaces.
A garbled vintage notice describes a high chair on wheels owned by Mrs. A. W. Olson of 1600 Edison Drive. The item is linked to a person named Charles Awutist Oline and mentions it has been used by four people. The garbled text suggests the chair is in use today and likens it to a movable high chair.
Directors of the T B Group will meet at 8 p m at 135 Park Hill Drive to discuss the national convention held in San Antonio in April. George H Graze executive secretary will lead an informal talk about the event and the upcoming recess.
San Antonio figures, including William B. Arnold, push for a state Senate bid. The Youth’s Page event and a rally at a local hotel feature remarks by noted speakers, outlining support and timetable ahead of the upcoming primary.
Contract totals 770806 for new city construction at three Southwestern Army posts. award to Bakerbs Fair Construction Co for 108 recreation buildings 11 chapels and theater plus three lavatories at Camp Brawle for 456719.57. Other contracts issued include a gold storage plant to Hermon Construction Co Oklahoma City for 98782 and a Ford Bits project for 63 vacation buildings to E McKer El Paso for 720400.
Ten soldiers and a civilian were injured, some seriously, Saturday morning when a hospital unit truck of the Bath Medical Battalion collided with a civilian truck at the intersection of New Braunfels Avenue and the Avalin highway. A convoy bearing the 2nd Division troupe for maneuvers near Conmarche was involved. Injured were Cpl. Glaymer Schiutter, Cpl. Robert Gartaidan, Pfc. Fellen F. Trenris, BG Weight, Charles Pulos, Francis T. Winters, John Daum, Charles W. Larkue, Walter M. Binvkenan, Adam Darney, Evel Herz, and Jimmy Gabreal, driver of the civilian vehicle. All were treated at the Station Hospital at Tor San Houston.
Two recreation department workers led a wave of resignations including Mra Hone Donnard and Mrs Mattia Landry with no stated reasons. Commissioner Teniy BR said replacements would wait until the budget is finished. Also resigning were two city auditor's office staff, Kee and Callick, while Rath remained as holdover from prior administration.
The Texas Bankers Association will hold its annual convention in Dallas from May 18 to 21 next year. The executive committee votes at a meeting on Saturday.
A man sustained a broken right arm after falling from a wagon near 217 South Fylo Street. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital and released later Saturday.
Don Folilinn predicts Duke Carver was named police inspector at 275 pounds per month, a non civil service post. Fred Littlepage moved to sergeant in detective division at 176 pounds monthly, while Fred Palmer becomes captain of detectives at 250 pounds. Civil service board blocked Carver and Littlepage promoted to higher ranks, prompting the city to create non civil service inspector roles at 275 pounds monthly and to name A J Goelz as fire inspector.
Mrs. A. J. Moffett of 428 Queen Anne Court received a letter from her uncle Samuel J. Hood of Surrey England praising the American public and officials for help in England’s war effort. The note also mentions a naval officer tied to the HMS Hood who died when the Irresistible was lost during the land battle.
Classified notice from the War Department announces civil service positions in New Orleans for tractor operator maintenance and repair. Roles cover interpillar tenetees, draglines, power shovels, blade graders, rollers and bulldozers. Salary listed as $1800 per year. Applicants must meet civil service district requirements.
Syers Speaker al chinivrmen of Uaetral Tn safety committee of Post D travels west to speak at a meeting of the post Saturday night in the St An thony hotel Final instructions were to be given delegates to the usual association convention at Grand Rapids Mirn June 15 Delegates five George Pinker Oscar Tiple kamp SOA Clive and Arthur Beck Report of the welfare committee was to be given by R G Jetslg
San Antonio records show life insurance payments to policyholders and beneficiaries in 1940 totaling 6 735 000. The Lincoln National Life Insurance Co of Fort Wayne Indiana reported these payouts, representing about 76.59 per capita for the city. Texas payments were noted but incomplete in the fragment.
A U.S. war department document states Sunshine Clothing Manufacturing Company of San Antonio received a contract valued at 30000 for sixty thousand cotton and khaki shirts. The notice credits Renaud as leading the action on Saturday.
The account describes a Stinson field departure to New York with an Eastern Airlines steward aboard. It covers in flight service, including beverages, meals, and a cloud tank passage at 7000 feet, then landing at Uprston and continuing toward New Orleans. Crew rules emphasize safety, discipline, and conduct, including restrictions on alcohol, and steward pay details after service years.
The text describes passengers watching scenery with varied behavior as an airliner flies at high altitude. Vivid fragments hint at a star steward, window grabs, and a sense of motion over winding roads and treetop contours while the page notes a continuation.
An OCR filled with names and stray phrases describes a set of weekly programs for soldiers. Mon through Sat feature dances songs and parishes with sponsors including Miss Tait and Annie's Youth Club. Concerts highlight Melba Birton, Gemoyna, Patti Clalvedy, and others in a varied lineup.
Summer camp for Bexne county 4-H girls will be held at Camp Watheke near Ww Tewniel on June 10. Opening day includes a barbecue, a nature and field trip led by H. B. Parks from the Texas agricultural research lab near San Antonio, with plans for swine activities and other recreation. More than 100 girls are expected.
The fragment reflects a 1931 graduation vent with distorted lines. It mentions the reacting class of 1991, hints at exam topics, and urges graduates to pursue bold paths despite uncertainty. The language is garbled, preserving the tone of a wartime chalkboard admonition.
The Carroll child, son of Mrs. TLC Woodley, Sout St. Mar street, fell from a second story at home Saturday morning. He sustained minor scratches and bruises to the head, and was treated at Robert B. Green hospital.
A San Antonio Zoo tale centers on a mated pair of black swans. After a fatal attack by a boy, the surviving cob shifts to courting a new mate from New York as the zoo observes the unusual behavior patterns of the birds.
Defense expansion in South Texas brings higher public school enrollments and heavier financial burdens on districts. Texas College of Industrial Arts president J O Loftin, chair of the regional chamber educational bureau, notes strain from military centers and personnel. a formal report was delivered for the chamber’s annual meeting on June 25.
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