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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR reads like a chaotic report about a ceremony at the Reni Pyle Theater in Tokyo with references to Allied forces, Japanese visitors, and ceremonial moments. Names and details are garbled. core action and participants remain indeterminate.
Katy buys 100 additional hopper cars for the rail fleet. A state or company plan details late delivery this year and underscores tightened logistics amid ongoing orders and depot allocations. Names and exact dates are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
An unexpected wedding gathers family and friends for Frances Krehn’s nuptials at her home. The bride wore a white gown with lace and a bouquet as guests, including Mrs. Currill Pucker and Mrs. Hollis Bridge, celebrate with a reception and festive dancing. Notables from San Antonio and nearby communities attend, with coverage of post ceremony festivities and guest lists.
A downtown display at General Appliance announces Stromberg Carlson radio phonograph units arriving in San Antonio and covering AM standard, shortwave, and two PM bands. The new line promises advanced electro-dynamic speaker technology for high fidelity sound and reduced cabinet vibration, highlighting vibrato-free note reproduction.
A quirky column notes a Malayan man insuring his mustache against London dangers, joking about fashionable facial hair and eccentric wagers. It mentions other entertainment figures, bets, and oddities, including references to whistling acts, cinema celebrities, and a social scene in a bustling era.
Washington report notes Vinson Okeh appears certain to receive Senate confirmation today as chief justice of the United States. The proceedings highlight opposition from some members while others anticipate swift approval amid broader recon era reforms and cabinet reshuffles.
Yue wedding of Miss Jimmie Lee Turnbow and William Jobe Miller held Tuesday night in the Post chapel at Port Sam Houston officiated by Chaplain Stanley C. Bravh. Bride daughter of Jamies Washington Turnbow and Miller son of E. A. Muller. Attendants included maid of honor Lela Fusselman and bridesmaids Jean Allison and Margaret Denly. Best man Wilbur Cer vanka and groomsmen Robert Gilkey and William Briscol. Couple left for extended wedding trip and will reside in San Antonio with turnout of relatives from El Campo El Paso and other towns.
A man was held for grand jury action today in Bastrop regarding the robbery and assault of Dr. H. B. Combs, longtime Bastrop physician, with the incident occurring several miles from town. The investigation follows the physician’s hospitalization and ongoing police work in the case.
Miss Bomit Beabout, daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Beabout, wed James David DeLaney Jr in a ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Officiant Rev August L Woll. Attendants included Miss Ah Beuy Mick and Gil Hayden. After July 1 the couple will live in San Antonio.
Vancouver June 16. Clark County commissioners voted to sell a herd owned by the Counts, hastily approving the measure despite claims a county public inquiry must occur in the courthouse. The ruling underscores tensions over local land and cattle during a period of civic debate.
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