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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1942

Page

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Japs Fail to Divert U.S. Forces By Coast Shelling

June 22 dispatch says shelling of the Oregon coast by an enemy submarine aimed to panic the Northwest and disperse U.S. forces. Experts note attacks on Vancouver and Seattle area coastlines as attempts to divert attention, while Allied forces push back in the Pacific.

U. S Twabhington TNS Oregon Coast Northwest Pacific Aiverstory America Hewatian Adacken Orto Canada Vancouver Seattle Wash Attu Kista Islands North Pacific Canada Vancouver Key California Hawaiian Jans Worl Pacific al Thavy sAutterican Borbers Midway Island Atlantc

Nurse Miss Tumey Joins Large Red Cross Unit in Australia

Miss Noowah Bou Tumey of Gan Antonin sails with a group of eight Red Cross workers to Australia to serve in hospitals and clubs. A medical social worker, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bork Tumey of Wharton, with degrees from Howard Payne College and Tulane, and past roles in social work and travel aid societies.

Noowah Bou Tumey Gan Antonin Red Cross Twit Tumey Bork Turney Wharton Tower Secretariat Howard Payne College Tulane University St. Mary's University Brownwood San Antonio Travelere’ Ald Society

WPB Shakeup Planned With Top Officials Transferred

Washington reports a complete WPB reorganization likely this week. Will Harris Harrison move to the War Department to take a key role in supply service. Nelson aims for closer US Britain production coordination to align with military needs and developments on all fronts.

Washington War Productioe Board WPB Willism H. Harrison War Department Service of Supply King Wpb Donald M. Nelson Army Navy Start Oliver Lyttelton Nelson Brith American United Nations United States Snade IL Senate Defense Investigating Committee Wee Lusher Guilck Columbia — University School of Business Administration

Car theft ring operatives detained in county

Deputies jailed two men near the city after their arrest for stripping accessories from a stolen car. The recovered auto and accessories were later identified by C. E. James of Aus. Hit. Frio City police reported the car had been stolen recently and stripped, with parts removed from the vehicle.

Sher' Gifl C. E. James Aus Carpenter Nis Frio City Prese James

Retailers to Get Advice from Regional OPA Office

Antonio officials sent three specialists from the Dallas regional OPA office to assist retailers with price ceiling rules and posting requirements. Marty Ryan Joseph Higginbotham and W P Bovblis will explain cost of sales ceilings and regulatory postings through Wednesday. Tours run daily 3 pm to 5 pm.

Antonio Telachers Office of Price Simila |Istration OPA Dallas Fat Hhammer W. P. Bovblis San Antonio Price Ghomes Marty Ryan Joseph L. Higginbotham Price Spect Yverlan Doghins Fia

18 S.A. Boys Go to Naval Station

Navy call brings 18 San Antonio youths to enlist at Moye Recruit Depot. Recruits include Williem W. Dozer Richard Freyino Rex Nell Edward C. Brogan Alfredo Martinez Jefferson Rawls Carroll Zizelmann Donato Guerrel Vernon Alerug Louis Krenek Rudy Castanuela Pac Dourdan Christoval Gloves Willard Demapees Chandler and John More undergoing training at Great Lakes Til.

Navy Moye San Antonians Great Lakes Williem W. Dozer Ators C Isbell Victor Morena Olan DB Roberts Richard ‘Freyino Rex Nell Edward C. Brogan Alfredo H. Martinez Jefferson W. Rawls Caroll R. Zizelmann Donato 0. Guerrel Vernon J. Alerug Lous B. Krenek Rudy Castanuela Pac E. Dourdan Christoval Gloves Willard Demapees Chandler John More

Obituary notices from a Garay area hospital deaths

Multiple obituaries list survivors and service details for individuals including Mre Israel in Ontsy Walls 92 of 3508 West Commerce, service at Zialk-Kearns funeral home, and James FP. McAllister 74 of De ying with services at McCollum-Musing Filters. Additional memorials mention Jacob Tari 3, Mary Foerster 73 and others, with funeral homes Martinez-Ortiz and Be, Cotlim-Mareau Cuneratome handling arrangements and interments at Fort Bar House and San Fernando cemetery No. 2.

Israel Ontsy Walls West Commerce Street Garay Zialk-Kearns Funeral Home the Hey BA. Powell James FP. McAllister Deying McCollum-Musing Filters Tcene D. If Roberts Bute King McAllister Devine Jacob Tari Peche Street Priday Mary Magdalen Chapel Army Beneward A. J. Oreliy Jn Fort Bar Hous Tor National Cemetery Ander Nus V.F. W Alamo Lola Tarly Alsters Mesdames Heynstnin 'T Flores Trin Ddad Tarin Josefa T. Zepeds Geelha Michael Align Matisal Martinez-Ortiz San Fernando Cathedral Mary Foerster South Geverg Sitner Lewis Inter Fert Sam Houston Na Vtioway Cotlim-Mareau Cuneratome Gurviyor Daught Ro Gunter Iof Eon Anvbantla

Long Boerne Citizen Dies at 99 in Boerne

Long Boerne resident Anta Sultenfuss, 99, died Sunday. Funeral services set for 10:18 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Church with a requiem mass at Edensburger Funeral Home. Burial in Boerne Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Mrs. Marie Pfeiffer and Mrs. Lou Kronkosky of Boerne, and son Alfred Sultenfuss of 2520 Pleasanton Road, along with 36 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

Pervices Anta Sultenfuss Alfred Sultenfuss Pleasanton Road Boerne Sultenfuss Bergheim Texas Step Clam Fisle San Antonio Edensburger St. Petey's Church Durlal

Serve The Light Honors Five Armed Forces Recruits

Today I presented the following young men who have answered the nation's call to the colors. The ceremony recognized five recruits awaiting assignment and service with the military, highlighting dedication and duty to country.

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Free Spending Provides Clue in Local Theft Case

County officers traced a theft from a cash box used for safe keeping. They recovered $30 at the suspect’s home after following loose ends of a free spending pattern and identified Will Alderete of 4922 Meduilouste Avenue as connected to the case. Constable Vernon Maltsberger and Deputy Sheriff Arthur Villa-Teal led the investigation and recovered the missing funds.

Cate Will Aldetade Meduilouste Vernon Maltsberger Arthur Villa- Teal

Channel Sea Battle Heard By British

London reports distant thunder of guns and closer fighting off France as RAF formations head toward Dunkerque. Berlin says German minesweepers clashed with British naval units near the Dutch coast, with several ships sunk or damaged. RAF raids on Emden and northern France noted, with limited follow up due to bad weather.

London English Channel France RAF Dunkerque Berlin Isle Negi Air Taidera Emilety Otter Germany Southampton Vaid Britain R.A. F RA. P Emden Obervers Hiltiss Pretich Holland Lutch R. A

Naval Reservist Sent to New Orleans for Training

23 year old former St Mary's University student Crain will report to the naval reserve air base in New Orleans on August 13 to begin training as a flying officer in the naval reserve.

Naval Orleans Gwbrles Zipper Crain St Mary's Universlty Rougewond Court Naval Reserve Air Base New Orleans

St Mary's Offers Drawing Course At College Level

St Marys university announces drawing courses including advanced architectural drawing and attire with sessions led by Welter Rolfe and Hugh Mehrath starting Monday afternoon at the college. The program aims to broaden students skills in design and drafting within campus facilities.

St. Mary's University Down College Welter Rolfe Hugh Mehrath

Weather Humidity Report From Flawed OCR Entry

Humidity and temperature data appear garbled with mixed terms and unclear values. The readable items reference a weather reading with humidity around eighty two percent and a temperature estimate near seventy eight, but exact locations and times are not discernible.

Service Set for J. W. Kathmann

Final rites for J. W. Kathmann will be at 4 p m at his home 503 Drake avenue with Rev Bruce Cox of the Methodist church officiating Burial follows at Roselawn cemetery Kathmann a pioneer cattleman and founder of a San Antonio livestock commission firm died Sunday He was 79 Survived by his widow Anna Schneers Kathmann daughters Mrs A Laethelin Mrs J M Keill Mrs Ray Lambert Jr Mrs Stanley Hall and Mrs Leroy Lexart and sons Wilkes Roy Lushe Driscoll and Tunsell Kellnmann all of San Antonio also 11 grandchildren and one sister Mrs L L Hall of San Antonio.

Kotheman Pioneer Orbing San Antonio Kattmann Drake Avenue Bruce Cox Pabn Moelghts Livestock Commission Firma Gillespie County Texas Anna Schneers Eve BR. A Laethelin J. &. Keill Ray Lambert Jr Stanley Hall Sunt Antonio Leroy Léxart Tacples Wilkes, Roy, Lushe, Driscoll Tunsell Kellnmmann Uit

Nazis Take Tobruk

Berlin dispatch reports Tobruk loss and German forces nearing the Egyptian frontier. Rommel aims to use Tobruk as a supply port for a push toward Suez, with Luftwaffe contesting air superiority and Axis torpedo boats attacking British coastal craft and freighters. Prisoner numbers cited rise to 28,000.

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Guin Wow on Pappy's Platform and Ler G'Daniel clash

Local political front lines mix as Guin Wow refuses to join Senator Wilbur Ler G'Daniel's platform at a campaign event in the Muntelna auditorium. Amid talk of competing platforms, Hal Collins of Mineral Wells backs the Farad slate while O Paniel and Quin drift apart.

K. Quin Wilbur Ler Daniel Muntelna Bern O'Paniel Quin Mare Farad Hal Collins Mineral Wells Ernar

Ganado Well Drilling Sparks Judge's Event in Ganado

Judge W Wole Grary plans to close Criminal District court Tuesday after learning a well 10 miles south of Ganado in Jackson County had drilled to 5400 feet. He will celebrate at 6 PM with a Ganado chamber of commerce event claiming belief in a new field and promising potential profits.

W. Wole Grary Criminal District Court Ganedo Jackson County Ganado Wita Ganado Chamber of Conmecce Tye McCrory Orldwell Dome Gi Corporation

WPA Sewing Room Funds Voted in Texas County

Mrs. Elizabeth McCauley district director of services projects for the WPA toured Bexar County. Commissioners voted 2000 for the county’s share to keep the sewing project running and directed the clerk to appoint two temporary deputies to prepare voting machines for upcoming primary and run-off elections. Deputy salaries set at 100 per month starting July 1. Mary Koelt approved as stenographer to replace Ora Lee Winkers. Winters’ resignation effective July 15.

TNE Apporthive Elizabeth “Mcgauley WPA Bexareniity McCauley Albert Trawalter Tilss Mary Koelt Ennineer Ora Lee Winkers Winters

DANCE FOX SOLDIERS ENTERTAINMENT SALE AT PIONEER HALL

In a second event of the series honoring 150 entries per person the Dance State Society presents bargains in used ears and other items at Pioneer Hall. Mrs John Thralt chairs the event with Senny Bargains galore featured in Classification 14 Want Ads.

State Society Wich John ‘Thralt

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