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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1946
Page
6
An aggressive satirical piece by ARTOUR "BUGS" BAKE mocks misplaced generosity and fear of atomic weapon proliferation. It envisions a cascade of dramatic calamities, urging a reckless, shared atomic boom and blurring real threats with absurd scenarios.
The State Department asked Russia to explain why four American journalists were refused admission to Balparts, a move seen as violating the Potsdam agreement which guaranteed free access for American reporters to Bulgaria. Acting Secretary of State Dean Acheson disclosed the action yesterday.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous names including Cornelius Williams, Dollie Mac Brown, and others, followed by a death notice for Winifred Mahan and death related details. It then shows lodge notices, bids for road work in Bexar County, Texas, and a liquor permit filing by Adolfo B. Martinez for a retail wine store in Austin. The item mixes vital statistics, obituaries, fraternal lodge calls, public bidding notices, and a liquor license filing. The passages reference Porter Loring funeral arrangements and various local officials.
Youth for Christ celebrates its first anniversary in San Antonio with international president Dr. Torrey M. Johnson, speaking at Municipal Auditorium. He returns from an eight week Europe tour with Billy Graham and Stratton Shufelt to report on international developments and urge support for youth outreach.
Families and friends of Anchor Masonic lodge members will attend a public installation of new officers at the Masonic temple on Losoya street at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Officers include George F. Cox as worshipful master and Warren M. Settlemeyer as senior steward. Refreshments will be served and the ceremonies are overseen by Preston M. Hocker and P. D. Mathis.
Fairview Baptist Church twelve miles west of Floresville will host a homecoming on Sunday with a basket lunch at noon and a 2 pm program led by Rev. Ray Ray Harvey and Rev. Leon Henry. Former pastors and members are invited.
Obituaries list three residents with funerals scheduled. Winifred Mahan, 31, of 101 Pruitt Avenue, funeral 4 p.m. Saturday at Alamo Funeral Chapel Mission Park. George A Meiners, 82? 822 Fin Fiunali Avenue, funeral p.m. Saturday at Alamo Funeral Chapel Roselawn. Will Heath Symons, 50, of 212 Tasley Wheel, funeral pending at Porter Ing.
A luncheon in the Peraux room of the St Anthony hotel Saturday honored Miss Marita McMurry a bride elect. Miss Thurman will be a bridesmaid in the wedding Monday. Avallo white bridal motif appeared in the decorations with covers for Mrs Ira L Thurman Mrs George McMurry Dr J C McKnight Sherman R Strong Katherine Lott of Alexandria La William Menger and Misses Virginia Martha Bussa Sally Witt Morgia Howard and Jane Tillet of Abilene.
Saturday evening events include a dinner party after the wedding rehearsal for Miss Martha McMurry and Roger B. Elfie hosted by Mr and Mrs C McKnight. Additional couples, Mr and Mrs Houghten Phillips and Mr and Mrs Andrew Kelly, host a cocktail supper and dance at their home honoring Miss Peggy Giesecke and her fiancé Tao McNab.
Mrs Soper will entertain with luncheon on Wednesday in the Peraux room for St Anthony event honoring Miss Korie. Sandyfield, bride elect, and Mrs Bernard W Shaenfield, bride of April 24, are noted among attendees.
Subjects for two morning services at St John’s Nueva and South Presa are announced. The 8:20 a m early service themes Beware of Covetousness and The Paradox of Wealth for the 10:30 a m main service. Bible class and Sunday school will be held with age group sections not affected by the police ban. No evening service.
One mother recalls removing chewing gum from clothing using lots of water soap and elbow grease after her children soaked wash. The David Paces create a small wading pool for their daughter. Jane Ball attends Seven Oaks night club event on the Austin highway wearing a black on white printed summer frock.
Mr and Mrs George C San ford announce the engagement of their daughter Beatrice Lorra Rae Adams of East Point Kentucky to Thomas Charles Adams. The wedding is planned for Tuesday at Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church with Dr A V Boand officiating.
Inter faith noon services held each Thursday by the San Antonio Council of Churches will be suspended during July and August. The closing service is June 27 with Rev. David Murphy speaking on The Privilege of Living. Rev. Sterling Wheeler will preside.
Dr. Robert South Barrett delivers keynote at the Texas Elks State Association convention as plans advance for a national polio hospital for children in Ottine. About 401 of 600 delegates attend with Barrett targeting millions in national support and a July start for a nationwide rehabilitation drive.
Catholics War Veterans Post No Tid will hold a rescheduled Mothers day dance Saturday June 22 at Christopher Columbus Hall 201 Morales St All May 12 tickets honored Programs include Blue Bonnet Ramblers Bash Hofner and All the Boys Louie and Island and other local bands with dancing all night at various halls around the city including Braun's Hill Top and St Heawig venues. notices list multiple dates and bands for June concerts.
City officer Harry Yarborough fired twice in a downtown San Antonio incident reflecting western lawmen lore. He recalls a letter from Col. Jeff D B Milton urging restraint and giving advice on when to shoot. Milton’s far-ranging career as a Texas Ranger and Peace Officer is outlined with anecdotes from western law enforcement history.
Critical Gyden Q. Jenkins aged 23 of 323 South Street remained in critical condition Saturday at Robert B. Green hospital after being shot Friday morning by Patrolman H. M. Yarborough following an attack by five men. Also wounded was John M. Hiers, 26, of the Palace hotel.
The Men s Class at Travis Park Church of Christ, Scientist meets at the St Anthony hotel room for a Sunday lesson titled Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force The group aims for 30 members and will read the lesson Sunday the centennial celebration of the church at June 23 Billy Sriggs will sing a solo The lesson includes scriptures from Prov 3 19 and Psalms 104 24 noting gods wisdom and works
San Antonio commission market activity was slow on Saturday with California potatoes at 73 cents per sack and most growers market price changes downward. Vegetables priced include asparagus 1.5 dollars per crate, cucumbers 2.50 per bushel, lettuce 4.25 per crate, and peppers 25 cents per pound. Fruit lines show grapefruits, apples, and melons with varied crate and box prices across the market.
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