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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1942

Page

8

Railroad Man Crushed By Trains In Texas

UO J Ross 12 of 010 Quintana Toad died in an accident at the Missouri Pacific roundhouse in South San Antonio. He was crushed between a locomotive and a caboose while crossing tracks. Justice of the Peace Olds West ruled accidental death. Survived by widow Mrs Ernestine Hoag and multiple relatives. Funeral at 5 p.m. Monday at the Alanio Funeral Home.

UO. J. Ross Hatesville San Antonio Ross Justice of the Peace Olds West Dan Fritsch George Huntress Elis Ross Batesville Leonard Ross Oklahoma Raymond Ross Corpus Christi Alanio Trineral

Theft reported: cash and draft card stolen from trousers

Hix draft registration card and $16 in cash were taken from pockets while the owner, W. J. Cooper of 727 Main Avenue, said he left the trousers on his dresser. Peter Classen of 330 San Pedro reported $1.50 theft from Bluebeil cafe at 700 San Paden s avenue. A 21-year-old Black man was booked under $50 for allegedly stealing four bottles of beer from a business on East Commerce Street.

Hix W. J. Cooper Cooper Main Avenue Peter Classen San Pedro Avenue Bluebeil San Padens Avenue East Commerce Street

17 From Randolph Class Adds San Antonians to Cadets

Seventeen San Antonians join the Randolph aviation cadet class alongside 126 Texans and other trainees. Named locals include John H. Arnold Glenn S Cauthron Calvin E Griffin Edward A Givens Henry C Horn Althus B Jarmon Lieut Jack W John William E F Lynch Roy Munoz Jesse O Brien John J Pfeiffer Homer I Pugh Faces J San Marco James W Stubblefield George R Teskey John S Zimmt Jack G Wight James D Le Mell Tour Murzel G Stiegler and more.

Randolph John H. Arnold J. H. Arnold Glenn S. Cauthron West Agrritn Avenue Calvin BE. Griffin Army Air Corps Edward A. Givens Denver Boulevard Henry C. Horn Cottonwood Avenue Althous B. Jarmon Huisache Avenus Jack W. John Kayton Avenue Wiliam EF. Lynch Highland Bounlevard Roy Munoz Zureamnore Street Jesse OC. O'Brien N. B. O'Brien John J. Pfeiffer Laurel Street Homer I. Pugh Walton Avenue J. San Marco Salinas Street James W. Stubblefield Dalaegate Street George R. Teskey Duliing Court John S. Zimmrt King’s Highway Jack CG. Wight Somerville San Antonian James D. LeMell- Tour Iraan Jefferson High School Murzel G. Stiegler A. Stiegler Hondo

Jap Bombing Claim Kills Obergefell Kin at Dutch Harbor

The article reports the death of Capt Edward Albert Obergefell, son of Mrs A E Obergefell of West Mulberry Avenue, from injuries sustained in a Japanese bombing at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. It notes his role as adjutant of the nest at Dutch Harbor, his Texas A and M college commission as second lieutenant, service history, and surviving family including his widow in Washington state and a sister in San Antonio.

Ant Mi E Obergfell West Mulberry Avenue Ineo Eiward Albert Obergefell Dutchy Tarhar Alaska Ghergfell Dutch Harbor Ghergfelt Texas Virginia, Hicks San Antonio

Bomb-Lugger Held Here After Cafe Bomb Incident

Police arrested a 50 year old man who carried a 12 pound bomb into Connieys cafe on Victoria street and placed it in a corner before being ejected. The bomb, weighing 12 pounds and bearing the letters A E, was later taken to Say Ane tonto arsenal as investigators questioned the man.

FBI T. N. Goorson

Money for Camera Fans Disguised Appeal for Photos

A curious plea urges readers to borrow a camera and submit pictures to capture prize money. The note promises $12,500 in total awards for San Antonio readers and hints at themes from babies to the military, encouraging earnest participation.

San Antonion Mead Army Navy

War Bond Quota To Be Discussed In San Antonio

A meeting at 4 p.m. Monday at the Gunter hotel will discuss the dune war bond quota of 148000 dollars for Bexar county. J B Tonehatono, a war bond staff consultant from Washington, will lead the briefing. Hundreds of workers who have given paid their shares are expected to attend across offices and businesses in San Antonio.

Bexar County Gunter J. B. Tonehatono Washington San Antonio

Fight Ends In Death Of L.A. Man

A 40-year-old Los Angeles man died early Monday from buckshot wounds after a Saturday night West Side melee. Jesus Lara of 1514 Hidalgo Street died at Teobert B. Green Hospital after being brought in at 2 a.m. Sunday. Santiago Corona, of 1610 Hidalgo, admitted firing a shotgun at a crowd that included Lara. he said his wife urged him to go home. Autopsy found multiple head lacerations and buckshot injuries to Lara’s body. Three suspects were arrested and charged with aggravated assault as details emerged from statements to the district attorney.

Ino Jesus Lara Hidalgo Street Teobert B. Green Hospital Santiago Corona Hidalgo Lara Lata Corona S. Knittel Justice of the Peace O. L Scnlttel Lars Donadia Esparza Tangpica Street Alcoa’s Place Nueces Guacalipe Desault R. H. Wilson Birrete Place Houston Street Woodlawn Lake Gouries Aoluier Kombed Andrew Boliach 3 Quartermaster Regiment Sam Houston South Concho Street Tee Iya Thompson West Poplar Sheek Curtis McQuerh Mendirea Street Robert B. Green Hospital McQueen Trig Robert B. Green A. P. Borin Stone Will Streek E& Tavern South Flores Alreet Bonn Monivo Mevaz Quitmant Street Santa Ras Buena Vista

Accident Breaks Boy's Collarbone

Arthur Dillon 29 of Route 7 Box 227 was in a traffic crash on South Flores Street in the TA0p block. He suffered a broken rib and a fractured collarbone. Deputy sheriff said Dillon was driving a truck involved with an unidentified second vehicle. Constable Fd Schaffer took him to Robert B Groen hospital.

Arthur Dillon South Flores Street Depuly Sherifff Dillon Fd Schaffer Robert B. Groen Hospital

City Widens Woodlawn to Ease Church Traffic

City engineer Thomas J. Coghill said the West Woodlawn esplanade is being trimmed from Hotkap place eastward one block to widen the north side of Woodlawn avenue from 16 to 19 feet. The move, at Laurel Heights Church request, will ease Sunday parking and allow buses to pass more readily.

West Woodlawn Agenus Esplanade Hotkpap Place Thomas J. Coghill Corea Laurel Heights St. Church Woodlawn Avenue Belknap

Fragmented voice on global order and policy shifts

Disjointed OCR style text discusses postponing the inevitable and asserts a mandate over the world. Mentions Armenia in 1020 and policing the rich, with garbled phrases about power, authority, and accountability. The piece reads as a fragmented historical or commentary snippet with unclear attribution.

Tight Want Ads Cash Less and Pay Big Dividends

Advertisement text promises large returns from investments with a phone contact for information and guidance. The phrasing hints at a promotional or speculative offer typical of old classifieds. The snippet emphasizes offers and a call to action via a telephone line.

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