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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1944

Page

3

Capt Allen at English Depot Utility Officer in England

Capt Willis W Allin wife Margaret Purdy Allin daughter Nancy Jeanne reside 402 Garrity Rd. is medical inspector at an air service command depot in Tang England. He is son of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick A Allin of 1530 Texas Ave and served as intern at Robert B Green Hospital after University of Texas Medical School graduation. He has been in service since August 16, 1842 and has been on duty in England five months.

Willis W. Allin Margaret Purdy Allin Nancy Jeanne Garrity Road Air Service Command Bng- Tang Allin Frederick A. Allin Ticks Avenue Robert B. Green Hospital Texas Medical School San Antonio England

Culbertson Services Set for Roberth Culbertson

Funeral services for Roberth Culbertson, 41, longtime worker at the Mission Home and Training School for Girls, known as Dad, are set for Monday at 4 pm. He aided orphans, was active in civil and religious affairs, and served as an appraiser for the city.

Roberth. Culbertson Mission Home Girla Culbertson Dad

Army Posts Put on Bond Drives in War Effort

San Antonio army stations launch varied bond drives to boost war funding. At the Army Service Forces depot signal division, a Tojo and Hitler guillotine display marks each $1600 in bond purchases toward an $8000 goal. Randolph Field posts report strong start toward a $435,000 objective with welfare drives and sale centers set up. Also noted are plans for a Victory Carnival at the Aviation Cadet Center on July 2 with a large stage show, jeep rides, sideshows, and buses to the event. Burial details for Col. Culbertson mention survivors and services set at Travis Park Methodist.

San Antonio San Antonio Army Service Forces Depot Onder Livut R. Sith Tojo Hitler San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center Pny Akyine Patrol Cadet Center Cpl. Fallett Low Kellyfeld Randolph Eld Post Exchange Fund Tinanve Broadway Bank Pa Booth Post Exchange John Berger Central Instructors School Lester &. Degenstein Central Flying Training Command Arthur W. Melton School of Aviation Medicine

Bexar Bond Sales Near 7 Million

War bond drive in Bexar county reports a first week take of 3.64 million dollars with a goal of 323.3 million. Mayor Mauermann urges citizens to buy bonds during June 18 to honor San Antonio servicemen as a southwest premiere for The Story of Doctor Wassel is set for June 21 at the Texas theater with bond purchases the entry requirement. Bond booths operate daily noon to 9 pm. Meetings for division workers are planned at the Gunter hotel to report progress and coordinate subscriptions with various corps divisions.

Bexar County Mauermann Ciiisen Bordelon San Antonio Sac Doctor Wassel Texas Theater K. E. Collins Charymoon Lear Walter McAlliater J. Ray Cotts Old Noel Joe Olivarea John G. Bridgers Gunter Hotel Mark Clark G. L. Butler Gayroll Groupa Whursday O. P. Schnabel MacArthur Division United States Citizens Service Corps

Six Bodies Retrieved From Plane Wreck Near Connell Bluffs

Omaha police report six bodies found in the debris of a B-29/Marauder that crashed into Big Lake north of Connell Bluffs Iowa shortly after takeoff from Omaha airport Witnesses say the aircraft hit a high tension power line then plunged into eight feet of water The plane was based at Great Bend Kansas Navy search for seven crew members after mid air explosion of a transport plane over San Francisco Bay left two bodies recovered and thousands witnessing the blaze

Omaha INS San Francisco Navy San Francisco Bay

Convention Ticket Given To Willkie

NEW YORK June 17. Wendell Willkie said he received an offer of a convention admission ticket for the Republican national convention opening June 20 in Chicago from G P National Chairman Harrison E Spangler. Willkie noted he is not a member of the New York delegation and has not decided whether to attend in Chicago.

New York Wendell Willkie Chicago Harrison E. Spangler Willkie Spangler Wilkie Chile Cage

Wounded Veteran Fractures Arm After Sideswipe

Frank Naegelin of Rowe 8, a World War I veteran with a disabled right arm, breaks his left arm when his farm truck is sideswiped by a car on the Fredericksburg road ten miles from the city. His daughters Mildred and Dorothy suffer minor cuts. Trinity University students Dan Lewis Bob Kieforth and John Siber ride uninjured. Lewis posts a 200 bond for aggravated assault as Naegelin heads to San Antonio with toppled cars littering the highway.

Frank Naegelin Rowe Fredericksburg Mildred Dorothy Trinity University Aote Dan Lewis Houston Bob Kieforth St. James Street John Siber Cincinnati Street Lewis Naegin San Antonio

Ousted Chicago Police to Appeal

Six captains and a lieutenant ousted from the Chicago Police Department on charges they failed to suppress gambling in their districts prepare to appeal their dismissal to a higher court. Police Commissioner James P. Alman dismissed them after the Civil Service Commission found guilt. Two other captains were found guilty but the commission ruled there was insufficient evidence to merit their ouster.

Chicago TNS Caplains James P. Alman Civil Service Commission

Police Chief H F Baker Dies in Port Arthur

Port Arthur police chief H F Baker, aged 52, died today after a long illness. A Texas peace officer for 25 years, he led the Port Arthur force and served in law enforcement across the state.

Port Arthur INS H. F. Baker Texas

Nurse's Aid Keeps Busy at Red Cross Training

Mrs. F W Brown of 100 Yale Avenue has logged over 1000 hours as a Red Cross nurse's aide since August 1942, balancing home duties and a busy schedule. Her story highlights the need for more aides as a new training class is set to start June 26 for women ages 14 to 50 meeting physical and educational requirements.

F. W. Brown Yale Avenue Brown Red Cross Tay Air Corps Purrsaly la Vile

Two Negro youths held after fatal hit and run in city

Detectives J P Palmer and E E Kelley tied two described youths to a fatal hit and run that killed Gordon near Libby on East Commerce Street. The suspects, held for investigation, were identified after witnesses noted a dark blue Ford coupe with distinctive aerials and a missing tire. Maj Jon A Buehler was named base weather officer at Ardmore Oklahoma after 22 months as Eighth Air Force forecaster in England.

Gordon Libby East Commerce Street J. P. Palmer E. E. Kelley Commerce Street New Braunfels Buerler Jon A. Buehler West Woodlawo Avenue Ardmore Anny Ulrited Oklahoma England Eighth Air Force

Jap Exchange Outlook Good

Washington reports Representative Shiffles says by year end all sick and wounded American war prisoners and civilians held in Japan could be released or exchanged. He notes Russia Japan tensions slow operations and plans contemplate 41 able bodied civilians and sick or wounded prisoners being moved via Russian routes or air transport back to the United States.

Washington INS Shiffles R.W. Va Japan Shiffler House, Foreign Affairs United States Russia Shilfier

Black and White Skin Remedy Ad for Irritations

An old advertisement promotes Black and White Ointment and Black and White Skin Soap for skin irritations. It claims relief from itching burning and soreness and promises simple at home treatment with unspecified directions and guarantees.

Onto Aida Healing Lmck Pnloy

Texas Meeting Bond Quota Falls Behind Promise

Dallas June 18 Texas was subscribed 11.9 per cent of its overall quota in the fifth war loan drive state chairman Nathan Adams announced total subscriptions 56 688 424 5p Fifteen per cent of the individuals quota had been met and a large portion of the series L quota Adams said the fifth loan is running ahead of the record fourth loan Texas quota stands at 484 000 000.

Dallas Texas Nathan Adams War Finance Committee Adams

Colonel Fears Jinx on Thirteenth Marauder Flight

Deputy commander of a Ninth Air Force Marauder group near East Houston Street recounts a mission over Europe. Anxious moments arose when flak hit the aircraft and hydraulic oil leaks appeared, prompting a bailout threat as the crew fought to reach England.

Wugham East Houston Street Ninth Air Force Europe Willingham France

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W. W. Allin ASC Allen English Culbertson Services Joan Bonds Inter Blanchard Trust Company Minden Sarah Culbertson Jackson Street Cpl Culbertson Jr Brooksfield Albert Shirkey Travis Park Methodist Church Mission Burial Park William Wynne Ralph Gartner Dale White Eugene Goodwin A. B. Stevens Harry C. Russey Sim Antonio Ray West Corpus Christi John E. Beery Ikenedy Hana N. Clary Mgr Modern Home Medical Adviser Morris Pishbein M.D Stodean Hone Moris Fistheio Amiere Geka Medical Association Wiseater Broadway San Antoneo, Tex Adirenr Ciny Klate Juvenile Manufacturing Company Bexar Army Post Radio Shop Aadys Ny New Braunsfels K. J H F. Kreipe 22Nd Panzerprenadier Sevastopol Crete S.A Golan United States Employment Service Nueva War Industries Austin Street Tin Refrigeration Ceaters San Antonin Frost National Tank Tang Alamo City School of Normandy Guadalcanal Cassino Tunisia Sicily Salerno Anzio Tarawa ATTU Bougainville East Houston
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