Parade of Heroes to Conclude in San Antonio
A column argues medals honor few but honor many who serve in war. It recalls a naval ensign’s brief message and highlights anonymous sailors, destroyers, and submariners as true heroes. The Texas stop of a parade will honor all servicemen marching home.
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Rally to Enlist Wardens Slated
Rally to enlist wardens will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Alasan Apache Courts plaza. Speakers include the ENE City Section director and other local officials.
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St Marys A Man Goes to West Point
St Marys officials note a student from St Marys A is set for West Point. The junior, Bernard J. Wichiep, an honor student and member of Delta Epsilon Sigma, aims to enter the academy by mid July.
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T He Daval Academy
Annapealls
Thief Steals Purse and Watch at Brackenridge Pool
Mrs Elsin Ssinze reports a purse and a watch were taken when a thief entered the women’s locker room at Brackenridge Park swimming pool. A separate incident near North Flores involved a physician from Los Angeles who slept in his car and was approached by unknown individuals. Mexican nationals reportedly fled with the doctor’s hat as officers pursued.
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Elsin Ssinze
South
Pine Street
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Baering Down On the News
Humorous readers note about wartime drafts and patriotism. The speaker jokes about the draft board, 4-B classifications, and political anxiety, claiming the military will measure nerves and teeth for service while mocking bureaucratic processes.
Cook Dies From Scalds After Boiling Water Accident
Tock Way a Fort Sam Houston cook, died at 10 45 p m Monday at Robert G Green hospital after a rere pab of boiling water upset on his back and lege. The accident occurred at the army post in the afternoon. He rode home and later suffered excruciating pains leading to an ambulance trip. An inquest was conducted by Justine of the Peace J W Sayers.
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Fort Sam Houston
Robert G. Green Hospital
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Commerce Street
Morales
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Graveyard Shift Club Opens for Defense Workers
A new club for Graveyard shift defense workers will open Thursday at 422 North Main Street under USG Armag and Y M C A sponsorship. The facility near air fields and the Federal Building offers recreation from 6 to 10 p.m. or 4 p.m. to midnight with bowling, dancing, games, ping pong, pool and a snack bar. Organizers include Oleta Pearh Beard Ola Kennedy Sylvia M. Brawley Billie Thornblom Bryan Gatford and Mrs Ruta Pike. Information available from USO Y M C A staffers. The Moslem University of Al-Azhar in Cairo was founded in 970.
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North Maino Street
Usg-Armag
M. CG
Oleta Pearh Beard
Ola Kennedy
Sylvia M. Brawley
Billie 3. Thornblom
Bryan G. Gatford
Duncanfield
Ruta Pike
Office of Censorship
Etha Belle Rogers
Ann Hill Jackson
USO Y
Charles Plath
Elberla Gilmore
Uso-Y
Two Live Jeep as One Wedding Route Reimagines Ceremony
Decorated with colored streamers the wedding convoy used a jeep as the carriage through the post chapel with Chaplain Charley B. Robinson officiating. Attendants included Miss Jennette Shiev of San Antonio and Miss Edmonds, tied to Mr. Edmonds, as guests and bridal pair. The wedding occurred May 22 at Bishop Morriss and featured Mrs. Joseph Roller of Chicago among the attendees.
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Charley B. Robinson
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Pash
Ufe Edmonds
Raa Hatter
Mosley Set
C. D. White
Joseph Roller
Chicenga
Canadian native joins United States Marines in San Antonio
A San Antonio man Donald Mosher Taft Jr. 166 West Mandalay drive, is one of 48 Americans joining the Marine Corps Reserve. Texans include Woodward Woodruff of Kings City and George Frederick Geiston of Mission. Dispatches from Washington say the group is part of a Crimeian American naval mission that toured Gannde recently. Marine officers, largely aviators, have been sent to Quantico Virginia or Corpus Christi.
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Coniston Army
Aineryy
United States
Marine Carpe Reserve
San Antonio
Donald Mosher Taft Jr
West
Mandalay Drive
Woodward Woodruff
Kimnes
Gannde
Marie
Quantico
Corpus Christy
Variety Club Plans Summer Camp for Texas Boys
The Variety Club will open a two week summer camp in Belton for boys aged 12 and under from San Antonio. Funds come from club events like derbies and golf tournaments, with the last event netting $1340. Attendance reached about 1100, milk consumption 54 thousand glasses, and weight gain reported at 3400 pounds.
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Belton
Texas
Tlas Doles
Bob O'Donnell
Ed Got Ins
Eph Charninski
San Antonio
Stinnier
Boles
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