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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1966
Page
4
Mrs Count Ls Bower recalls a turbulent visit to Shavano Park where rolling weather cut the power during her reading of Old Black Witch. Thunder boomed as lights flickered on and off, briefly permitting a remaining glimpse before darkness returned.
The fragmentary excerpt recalls personal histories connected to San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston. Daisy Melaan, born on a farm near Seguin, speaks of family loss, moving to live with relatives, and reading The Light. Mrs George recalls a horse delivering the paper and ties to Carbe Street Christian Church.
San Antonio area Seabees join 470 reservists for two weeks of active duty training at Camp Pendleton California. They swap builders tools for rifles and packs to learn Viet Cong tactics from Marines. Lessons cover mine traps booby holes and jungle village drills in Nightmare Alley and Boon Doc. Reserve crew expect to test skills in late June return date June 18.
A two alarm blaze Friday night caused an estimated 5500 damage to a storage shed at Ma honey Roofing and Sheet Metal Co. at 150 Jones Maltsberger Road. Fire Chief Leo Clavin said the fire destroyed a large section of asphalt roofing and metal supplies, traced to a cigarette dropped inside the shed by employee Elizar Hernandez. The blaze was reported around 1 pm by Hernandez, 39, of 1709 Madrid. Damages were set at 4000 to contents and 1500 to the shed.
More than 400 civic leaders and SAAMA personnel gathered as SAAMA celebrated ten years with a speech by its president and program manager. In March the group processed over 150 shipments totaling substantial cargo, while 16 SAAMA members were cited for individual achievements.
The Fantasticks opens at the Witte Museum auditorium for its summer season with a revival of the 1953 hit. Performances run Saturday and Sunday through July 10 at 8 15 p m with reservations required. Starring Wanda Smith Earl Buckmaster Phil Bauman and Tommy Splitt Gerber.
J C Wilson owner of a Conoco service station at 1219 S St Mary's says a 15 year old boy tapped the till while Wilson serviced a gas customer. The boy left the car to get water and then paid for the gas, prompting Wilson to note the incident.
A UPI report notes the U S Department of Agriculture designates 101 Texas counties including Ellis Fannin and Parker as eligible for aid under a program tied to farmers and emergency contraception. The move follows claims of clinics exploiting services and aims to support contraceptive techniques amid policy debate.
International educator Priday urged adoption of Montessori inspired math instruction in American public schools. He spoke at a Granada Hotel study conference in San Antonio arguing for self guided lessons using beads blocks and visual aids to teach algebra geometry and basic math through developmental psychology aligned methods. He said Montessori offers flexibility to match each student’s needs and abilities from preschool to college.
Rt Rev Everett B H Jones bishop of the Episcopal Diocese for West Texas will celebrate the rites of confirmation at 10 am Sunday services at St Pauls Episcopal Church. He will give the sermon and conduct the celebration assisted by Rev James Joseph and Rev Arc Andrus. A reception in Brand Hall will follow for the bishop his wife and newly confirmed members. Col Agnes Maley Mrs Radley Chambers and Mrs E Ty Whiting lead arrangements.
More than 500 people are expected at Sunday's Victory Barbecue hosted by the Alamo Area Council at McGimy Scout Camp to honor district division workers in the 1864 finance campaign. The event starts at 3 pm with food donated by San Antonio friends of scouting. The camp is off Northwest Military Drive just north of Castle Hills.
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