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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1946

Page

6

Obituary notices and public bids fill San Antonio pages

A jumbled obituary and public bid notices segment lists names and survivors for multiple residents including Mary Gols and Edward Golly with mass and funeral details. The same fragment mixes road work bids and county improvement warrants, bids, and bid opening notices for Bexar County Texas projects and hospital alterations, plus a printing bid for state stamps.

Desiths Creech James EO Ureeuh Montage Street Wie Ow Mary A. Creu Henry Huleit Meridian Mize Guy EB. Jenkins San Antonio Arrangemnona Charits Ilan Ryn COLLA Irs Mary Gols Victor Golln Gguehter Mia Julia Stulowsky St. Fedwis Ben Red Alnis Colla Edward Golly Converse St Hedwig Baturdey Gsk Island Mra Prange Mev Ida Hynes Yrs W. T. Bennett Dees Rieke Howe W. HL Aulderhsar Hermann Sons Nawman Alona Newman Oaktland Jocel Hospital Masonic Somerset Gist Novella Newis Gerry Newman Bessie Joe Virginia Haye Connie Newman M. OW. Patchman Myra Hamessey Edwin Poe RL. Sheppard Robert G. Newman Nest Addie Duke Mangrum Lester Ameron Roy Akers Stevephen Slamath ‘Tollecon Erkshire Ave Horn Dina Tolleson L. C D. B GL Tolleson May Essar Nou He Grassoo J. Ry Dushun H. Tolleson Siblers Louise Pase Lee Keir Porter Yuring Chapel Roselawn Patterson Godge A.M. Crockett & Losova Fred icHlyy Treagan Lodge Houston Voxag Akers Pine Bernard F Darian Sony Harlandale Toitne AFL & AM Flores Hull Ave Bald P.m Hegre Yale Smith Maxie Hinoks Sec Charles W. Anderson Bexar Texik Ince Aneo Adams & Adams Eratian Tower Tesan B. G. Garvey County Auillion Bexar County Texg Noric Texas Adlack & m Uxar County Hospital Antonin Tess Bexar County Permanent Improvement Saica Archileuta Towers Aker Fexus Ottie G'Ejock Rittisan Biden Road Harry Hich Servie Erngineer E. J. Garvey State Band of Control Austin Raoka Pt Ihe Highwey Department Board of Central Avatin

Dayton jeweler offers $3 million for Hesse crown jewels

Jack M. Werst of Dayton has cabled a maximum offer of 3,000,000 dollars to Princess Margarita for the Hesse crown jewels, saying Antwerp sources report the princess desires to sell. Werst, who bought the Vanderbilt diamonds from Gloria Vanderbilt Sr, denies representing any syndicate and is acting in New York on behalf of no group in the stolen jewels case.

Crown Jewels New York Jack M. Werst Dayton Chis Printess Margarita Werst Gloria Vanderbilt Sr Antwerp Dayton Jeweler

Senate Votes Boost in Federal Aid for Blind and Dependent Children

Washington June 15 The senate approved a month increase in federal contribution to state aid for age and blind assistance programs and a $3 rise in dependent child allotment. The chamber also approved a $2500 annual expense allowance for senators, added to their $10000 annual salaries. House members already receive similar expense funds.

Washington Senate House

Ministers Meet Again for World Peace At Luxembourg

Paris June 16 The Big Four foreign ministers Byrnes Bevin Molotov and Bidault meet at Luxembourg Palace to break the impasse stalling peace treaties. They last met April 25 to May 17 and American circles say deadlock persists with no new diplomatic notes exchanged.

Paris Luxembourg Palace James F. [Byrnes United States Ernest Bevin Britain V. M. Molotov Russia Georges Bidault France Byrnes Washington Moscow

Woman injured as car strikes pedestrian at city crossing

Mrs Verdinand Harbner of Converse was taken to M and S hospital with a fractured ankle after being struck by a car at East Commerce and Elm streets. George Colman of 32 Virginia Boulevard was booked for aggravated assault with a motor car.

Verdinand Harbner Converse S Hospital East Commerce Elm Streets George Colman Virginia Boulevard

Chastity Belt Attack Case Shocks Atlantic City

A 39-year-old ship yard worker was jailed on an atrocious assault charge after allegedly placing a steel chastity belt on his wife. Mrs. Rose L. Truax, 38, borrowed a neighbor’s coat to cover herself and used a nickel to call police. She claimed intense pain from the one-inch links, denying the charges. She stated, I hate men all men. Also included are public notices about county bids, road work, and liquor permit applications in Texas.

Atlantic City N. J INS Edward Webb William Truax Rose L. Truax B. G. Garvey Bexar County Texas

Career girls join ranks as clock punchers in Sylvan Hills

The Martin Ditimars save their jot in Sylvan Hills planning a house ground break as awaiting priorities grow. Mrs Leo Kruerer impresses many after a recent Arizona marriage. Luella Clayton and Mary Lou Williamson noted as the latest Chip Wright entries as he and his mother discuss Chicago dining with friends and his first impressions.

Mira Martin Ditimars Sylvan Hills Leo Kruerer Arizona Luella Clayton Mary Chip Wright Clarence Wright Chicago Chip

Johnson Morgan Wedding in Corpus Christi Event

Announcement of the marriage between Miss Pegey Ann Morgan of Corpus Christi and Lt. Woodbury Johnson USNR, with her parents Mr and Mrs Alden Webb Morgan of Corpus Christi and his parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Woodbury of Nahant MA. Attendees from San Antonio include Mrs C D Ashbrook and numerous and varied relatives and friends.

Corpus Christi Pegey Ann Morgan Alden Webb Morgan Woodbury Johnson USNR Ernest Woodbury Nahant Mass Johnson Alamo Heights High School Theta Sigma Chi Sorority San Antonians C. D. Ashbrook Mary Ashbrook Joyce Derden Charlotte Cattanach Flo Dina Edith Gilder Vivian Jean Roberts Cyril Isom Don Cattanach Richard Montforth Ae Ed Roberts Jack Roberts

New Seconds Assigned for Louis Conn Rematch at Yankee Stadium

June 14 report from Greenwood Lake notes both Joe Louis and Billy Conn will have a new second in their corners for the rematch at Yankee Stadium. Conn adds Billy Doose and Freddie Fiero, while Louis adds George Nicholson as a new assistant trainer, with Julian Black and Manny Seaman no longer in the lead team.

Greenwood Lake N. I Joe Louis Billy Conn Yankee Stadium Shim Joe Conn Johnny Ray Frediie Fiero Brooklyn Billy Doose Joost Louis Julian Black Jack Blackburn Manny Seaman Larry Amadee Chicago Seaman Benny Leonard Amadeo George Nicholson

Local Wedding and Shower Honors Amid Festivities

Mary Lucas and Lt. Col. John K. Boles were feted at a Friday evening buffet hosted by Mrs. Scott Morgan Douglas, following their wedding. Guests from families and the bridal party attended. Earlier, Mrs. Leonard Beck hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mildred Beck with 26 guests.

Morgan Douglas They Hone Mary Lucas John K. Boles Ix T Heacst Leonard Beck Mildred Beck Piers

Engaged Pair Feted At Local Dance Halls

A set of social notes details engagements celebrated with dances across Oak Grove Hall Nacogdoches Road and nearby venues. Guests included families, bridal party members, and co hosts. Music by local bands provided. Events occur mid June with multiple venues offering Adv tickets.

City News Oak Grove Hall Nacog- Goches Road al Huegie

No Pay for Health Dept Payroll Delays City Hall Office

Health department payroll of 16 000 for July 15 bounced back from city hall. Acting director E J Arendt raced to reach business manager Crittenden in New York to fix the issue. Mayor Mauermann and auditors offered little accountability while raises sparked the delay and a new payroll was planned without raises.

City Wealth Department H. L. Crittenden New York E. J. Arendt Loch Crittenden Gus B. Mauermann Health Department Council

Lighter fluid fatality in San Antonio man dies after drinking

Saul Martines age 2 of 21d Vera Cruz street died Friday night after drinking lighter fluid. He arrived at Robert B. Green hospital dead on arrival. Local authorities investigating cause and circumstances of the accidental ingestion.

Saul Martines Vera Cruz Street Liphier Aid Robert B. Green Hospital

Potato Harvest Forecast Faces Shortages This Summer

Washington reports an expected national potato harvest of about 75 million bushels by September but warns of potential local shortages due to car shortages, feed scarcity, and summer rains delaying crops. The note predicts more Irish staters in late spring and July, reflecting agricultural outlooks for the season.

Washington Jate US &. Debaruival of Agriculture Tme

Lichfield Verdict Due In Theater of War Case

Lt Granville Cubage of Oklahoma City faced court martial in Lichfield England over alleged brutality by guards at the 10th replacement depot. Prosecution sought to place blame on superior officers and the case follows prior trials of enlisted men in the Lichfield series.

Bad Nauheim Germany Lichfield Granville Cubage Oklahoma City Cubage 10Th England Cubrage Caldier Dubrage

Deadline on OPA Bill Nears

Washington report notes a 10 day window for a final OPA extens ion bill as Senate House conference faces delays. Senate leaders warn of possible Truman veto if the bill reaches him in current form. Price control law expires June 30 without congressional action.

Washington Senate-House Conference Mittee Truman Senate Bayk- Jey Gky House Congress White House

Auto Prowlers Busy in Brackenridge Park

Police report a string of thefts in Brackenridge Park with victims from London Ontario to Randolph Field. Losses include clothing valued at 115 dollars, a wallet with funds, a pocketbook with 1.50, an electric drill, a purse with six dollars, a fountain pen, and sunglasses. A burglar dropped a purse during a frightened break-in on East Houston Street.

Brackenridge Park D. G. Ross London Ont Canada B. L. Latham Randolph Field Alta Atkins Harlandale Welding Shop South Flores Street Thelma M. Wallace North Alamo Street Franke Richards Kerrville

Youth Team Leads Thursday Service at Travis Park Church

Three National Youth for Christ members will lead an interfaith service sponsored by the San Antonio Council of Churches next Thursday at Travis Park Church on Travis and Navarro. Torrey Johnson and Billy Graham will be speakers, with Strader Suulrlt as singer, following a European tour.

Youth For Christ San Antonio

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