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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

4

Lodge Rites Set for Nat M. Washer Mason Lodge 1270

Installation of newly elected officers of Nat M. Washer Mason Lodge No. 1270 will be held Tuesday, announced by retiring worshipful Master John Marckley. Officers listed include Hom Davila as worshipful master, Manuel R. Lane senior warden, Ben Huron junior warden, Humberto Gallo treasurer, Ralph Cardenas secretary, Leo Cardenas senior deacon, Homer Whitt junior deacon, Chris Tarnave senior steward, Blake Lancaster junior steward, Rev. Frank Ramos chaplain, John G. Ruiz treasurer? and Rev. G. Orosco master of ceremonies with Dr. Daniel Saenz as installing officer.

Nat M. Washer Masonic Lodge John Marckley Hom Davila Manuel R. Lane Ben Huron Humberto Gallo Ralph Cardenas Leofoold Cardenas Homer Whitt 1Chris Tarnave Blake Lancaster

New Dean for Trinity

Brad Thomas named dean of Trinity University faculty by the board’s executive committee at the St. Anthony hotel. He will arrive August 1 with his wife and three children to succeed Paul Schwab, who led the school for 13 years before retirement. Thomas holds an UNC master’s and Vanderbilt PhD, previously led Brenau College and served as a Marine in the Pacific.

Brad’ ‘Thomas Brenau College Gainesville Georgia Trinity University Board of Trustees St. Anthony Hotel Thomas San Antonia Paul J

Army renames San Antonio depot to distribution depot

Army announces Thursday that the San Antonio General depot will be renamed San Antonio General Distribution depot. The depot becomes one of five regional depots supplying all units in the Fourth Army area with Fort Worth Quartermaster depot as a subdepot under depot commander Colonel C C Strawn.

San Antonio

Juvenile offender released from state institution steals car

A juvenile, recently freed from a state institution, allegedly stole a car from the Monier parking lot and drove it to the home of Mrs. Vo Majin. The youth, linked to Alpine via Kokernot, reportedly tried to purchase a Ford, then fled. authorities later arrested him with sheriffs involved.

Monier Enill Bathelme Lite Kokernot Menger Vo. Majin Tajkas Tajkas Wis Father! Was Head of May “City Sheriffs

Boy Scolded Kills His Mother In Gastonia

In Gaston County North Carolina a 13 year old boy named Johnny Weaver shot his mother, Mrs Cora Weaver, after being reprimanded for opening a letter to his sister. He grabbed a .22 rifle and fired two bullets. Authorities say the youth appeared unconcerned.

Gastonia WN. C Ture Altorbilke H. T. Eflid Edward Groves Gaston County Johnny Weaver Cora Weaver Groves Spenter Mountain Here

Youth 16 Kills Father After Quarrel Over Bike

Chief Deputy Sheriff Robert Clark said Robert Dane Butters, 16, shot and killed his father Lester A. Butters, 47, in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The youth said his father beat him after a quarrel over a motor bike and that he was not scared.

Fort Lauderdale Fila Robert Clark Robert Dane Butters Yester Lester A. Butters Clark

Reds Asked To Aid Europe

Paris dispatch reports France Britain and the United States urged Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov to meet with Georges Bidault and Ernest Bevin to discuss Europe recovery under the Marshall plan. Moscow’s reply due by Monday will determine whether the Soviet Union joins or Europe proceeds without it.

Paris Britain Russia Europe Soviet Union Moscow V. M. Molotov Georges’ Bidault Ernest Bevin U. S George C

Tokyo janitors demand respectful address as mister

In Tokyo on June 18, members of the janitors union urged authorities to stop calling them hey and instead address them as Mister. The issue arises from longtime usage of the term hey for local workers. In Texas on June 19, James Durbin, father of actress Detina Durbin, was named among two survivors from a plane crash near Perryton, per Sheriff Bill Lance.

Tokyo INS Deanna Escafes Perryton Texas James Durbin Detina Durbin Bill Lance

Ronald Regan Treated for Pneumonia in Hollywood

Donal Regan reports actor Ronald Regan is hospitalized at Cedars of Lebanon hospital in Hollywood for pneumonia. An investment of Value Light Want Ads notes ongoing financial details.

Donal Regan Hollywood Ronald Regan Cedars of Tehanon Hospital

Anglo French conference draws Moscow criticism on plan

London report notes Moscow criticized the two day Anglo-French parley in Paris on the Marshall plan to speed Europe’s recovery. The Kremlin’s response dampens hopes Russia may join the program in the near term. A later item mentions a 1600 book claimed to contain a historical reference to plativurna.

London INS Paris Europe Moscow Russia

Housing Bill Aid Asked By Father Tranchese

Father C Tranchese sought aid from Mayor Alfred Callaghan for the Wagner Taft Ellender housing bill. He asked Callaghan to contact the president, Rep Paul J Kilday and Sen Tom Connally to urge support. If approved, San Antonio Housing Authority could build 200 more low cost units. Callaghan instructed clerk Frank Brady to write the letter.

C. Tranchese Toursnay Alfred Callaghan Callaghan Paul J. Kilday Tom Connally Congress Tranchese San Antonio

Actress Susan Feiers Plans Adoption of Timothy’s Playmates

Hollywood June 19. Adoption of a little boy and girl playmates for Timothy, whom they obtained from an institution 71 months ago, is planned by actress Susan Feiers and her husband Richard Quin.

Hollywood Timothy Susan Feiers Richard Quin

Suit for $11000 damages filed in district court

A suit seeking eleven thousand dollars in damages arising from a traffic accident on Hildebrand Avenue last February 9 was filed Thursday in the 47th District Court by C. J. Akin against O. A. Hill.

Hildebrand Avenue 47Th District Court C. J. Akin O. A. Hill

Transit Strike Turbulence Hits Millions in Losses

The seven day strike cripples the metropolitan transit system affecting about 1,000,000 people. Business declines surge with department stores reporting multimillion dollar losses and trade 30 to 40 percent below average as officials warn on public health implications.

Ujuis Utineg Biz

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