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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1944

Page

5

Kin of Sioux Chief Trains At Center

Kin of Sioux Chief trains at center for a commission as an administrative officer in the army air forces. Andreaw M. Yankton of Bismarck North Dakota, grandson of Chief Red Horse who fought in Little Big Horn, is among cadet candidates. Yankton, 28, enlisted Aug 26 1942, studied at Colorado State University and Miami Beach, served with North Dakota National Guard, and recalls Red Horse with pride. A separate note reports marijuana possession charges against Francisco Hernandez Olivares, 24 Robstown, bond set at $1000 after a magistrate hearing.

Army Air Forces Andreaw M. Yankton Bismarck N. D Yankton Red Horse Little Big Horn Custer Seventh Cavalry Sitting Bull Sants Ann Calif Colorado State Oy Birtheville Ark Miami Beach Mla Fankion National Guard of North Dakota Haskell Institute Tere Yankston Finance Department Department of the Interior Office of Indian Affairs

Opposition Sparks In Texas County Elections

Bexar County Democrats report 18 of 42 officials facing no opposition as Chairman Bob Glore ends filings. State Senator J Franklin Spears seeks renomination against Clyde Wantland and Elmer Ware Stahl while Republicans set filing expectations after July 28. Multiple precinct races emerge including Sam Anderson vs J A West and Otis West facing renomination questions.

Manly IH Ohe Bexar County Bob Glore J. Pranklin Spears Clyde Wantland Alamo Heights Eng Elmer Ware Stahl Joe Sheldon G.O.P Pat Dwyer Anust R. L. Reader J. M. Woods C. FE. Frerman Temple Wheeler George N. Geyer Sam Anderson J. A. West Jin Donnell Sam C. Ben-nett Herlandale San Antonio Lefty” Talbot Louis E. Mote R. L Bob" Jones Otis G. “Red” Boyd R. H. Farrey Ben Camp Gus Gerlers Jack" Harper P. D. Haskell

Boys Set Up Camp Campers Found By Deputies

Two venturesome youngsters aged 12 and 32 tried to camp alone by riding bicycles with canned goods from the pantry. They planned to carpe but parents were not informed. Sheriff Investigator Bill Rogan sent junior deputies to locate them. the boys were found Saturday morning.

Blanen Road Bill Rogan

Frontier Asthma Free Trial Offer Advertisement

An old advertisement promotes a free trial of a remarkable asthma treatment from Frontier Asthma Co. It claims summer air worsens symptoms and urges readers to request the free trial by mail to Frontier Asthma Co., Niagara St. NY, promising no cost or obligation.

Astha Frontier Asthma Co Frontier Asthma Jean

Big Drop in Used Car Prices Seen

A San Antonio report finds widespread rollback in used car prices as OPA ceilings take effect. Individual sellers face larger cuts, with some models dropping 300 to 400 dollars, while dealer rollbacks run 200 to 300 dollars. The survey notes variability due to inconsistent pricing and notes the new rules require “as is” sales for individuals and dealer prices with warrants for certain cars.

OPA Clifton George Jr District Ofa San Antonio George

Council Approves Alamo Securities and City Bills

City council approved an ordinance by Mayor Mauermann authorizing $5,000,000 in securites pledged by Alamo National Bank as depository for city funds. Park and recreation payroll of $15,038.27 and $1,610.23 for resurfacing patches were approved. Tax exemption petition from Evangelical Community Church at 650 Canton Street referred to tax commissioner Alfred Callaghan.

Mauermann Alamo Na Tofal Bank Evangelical Community Church Canton Street Alfred Callaghan

Watermelon Truck Wreck on Highway 41 Injures No One

Saturday wreck five miles west of Yon Army on U S highway B1 involved a two-ton water melon truck driven by Alfred Zertuche of Pearsall and a tractor truck from Tawa driven by Nozey Habba. Both drivers uninjured. State highway police filed charges against Zertuche for driving on the wrong side of the highway.

Yon Army U. S Alfred Zertuche Pearsall Tawa Nozey Habba Zertuche

Renewed Appeal for Rooms in San Antonio

USC Travelers aid workers issued a renewed appeal for housing in San Antonio to support service men and families. They seek rooms with kitchens and small apartments and ask interested parties to contact offices at 108 Brond WH.

Myer USC Travelers’ Aid Ita Brond

Blind workers in San Antonio push wartime output

The San Antonio Association for the Blind, a Community Chest agency, employs about 75 to 100 visually handicapped workers who have delivered nearly a million brooms, pillows, mops, and laundry bags to the Army and Navy since Pearl Harbor. Production is scattered across multiple sites, including a broom factory at 2301 San Fernando Street and a woodware factory at 113 Lexington Avenue. The Jewish Community Center has donated land for a model building to concentrate blind program activities. donations are being sought to complete the project.

SAN Antonio Association For Blind United States Army San Antonio Uncle Sam Army Navy Pearl Harbor Lexington Avenue San Per Jewish Community Center of

Two Tires Stolen From Parked Car Near Camp Normoyle

Deputy sheriff searching Saturday for two front tires removed from the automobile of Gilbert Toepier of 1315 Quintana road. He found his car jacked up in a parking lot opposite Camp Normoyle and reported another car beside his also left with missing tires.

Eputy Sheriffe Gilbert ‘Toepier Quintana Road St Pot Camp Normoyle Toepier Fire+ stone 1st dleel ab Normosie

Madden Named Chairman of Eighth Regional War Labor Board

Madden of Amarillo was named chairman of the Eighth Regional War Labor Board today succeeding Floyd McGowan who resigned to private practice. Madden has served on the regional board for six months and previously was a member of the board.

Mallas Gume INSI Wales Madden Amarillo Eighth Regional War Labor Board Floyd McGowan Tesune

Free Book on Colon and Rectal Troubles Fleeced Clinic Ad

The McCleary Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri offers a free 122 page illustrated book on piles fistula stomach and colon disorders. Readership is invited to request the up to date guide.

McCleary Clinic Eiis Blvd Excelsior Springs

Bond Set on Tire Charges for Shannon in Austin Case

Shannon Fioza of dum Shannon, connected to a hotel, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Austin for a false statement to obtain a tire and tube. Charged by the OPA, the alleged falsehood was made to the Boxie County ration board on June 5, 1943. He posted $1500 bond and was released before U. S. Commissioner A. V. Knight. trial set for the October term.

Dum Shannon Fioza Hotel Federal Grand Jury Austin OPA Boxie

Three S A Soldiers Return to U S

Three San Antonians were among nine Texans as patients at Stark General hospital Charleston S C on the hospital ship Thistle June 13 most from the Tian theater. The San Antonians were Tech Bgt George P White 1138 North Center street Pvt Raymond G Martinez 304 Lorraine avenue and Pvt Welton Flowers 1415 Hays street.

Stark General Hospital Charleston S.C Thistle Tian Theater Tech George P. White North Center Street Raymond G. Martinez Lorraine Avenue Welton Flowers Hays Street

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