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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1943

Page

4

Brides and guests honored at weekend social events

Friday and Saturday entertainments honored Miss Alice Bartelle and other bridal party members. Rehearsal for Mrs. Robins and Lieut. Guilfoyle preceded a dinner at the Gunter hosted by Col. and Mrs. Frederick Gray of Randolph Field. A linen shower for Miss Bartelle followed at Mrs. Diss’s home with 90 guests served by Mrs. Sawtelle.

Aliss He Robins Frank J. Guilfoyle Gol Frederick, Gray Randolph Field Gunter Hotel Tiss Alice Bartelle J. B. Howard Preston Diss O.c. Sawtelle Stella Mze Paschals Juonor Russ Mollie Hart Robert Mitchell Autere Hotel Charlotte Pickett Baltimore Vinton TL

Marriage notices for Helen Robins and Nelda Wigmers families

Saturday evening marriage notices list Mrs Helen Robins wed Lieut Frank J. Gulleste at Christ Episcopal Church at 830 PM with a reception at the bride’s home. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Nelda Wigmers to 2nd Aviation Gadget Vernon Hastings at a Methodist church in Travis Parish.

Felix Perez Mogul Jr le Trinidad Methodist Church Obdulia Vazquez Wamad M. Vazquez Helen Robins Prank J. Gulleste Christ, Episcopal Church Nelda Wigmers Aviation Werren Vernon Hastings Sce Travis Pariiggyes

Two Daughters Return to San Antonio After Residences

Bessie Pry and her two daughters Bessie Lee and Jennie Mie return to make their home in San Antonio after several years in San Benito. They stayed with Mrs Fry's siblings, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Wilson, and Miss Bensle Les Fry graduated from Say Benito Fryeh school this June as the best all around girl and earned National Honor Society membership.

S. A Bessie Pry Bessie Lee Jennie Mie San Antonio Sears Snn Benita

Couple Visits Here After Ranch Visit with Lieut Hall

Mrs Juts Price Hall and her companion have returned from visiting Lieut Tall's father J T Hall at his ranch in Laredo. They mention they will not visit their mothers again. Lieut Hall, formerly at Camp Folk, will leave Tuesday for a new post aboard a Fiat nox.

Juts Price Hall Lieut. Tall J. T. Hall Laredo Nell Help Maule Glasscock Lieut. Hall Camp Folk

Daughters Knapp Family Welcomes New Baby

Mothers Mrs Knapp and Mrs Knepp announce the birth of a daughter to the Knapp family. The event occurred in Toni, Micro, with grandparents and local church and community figures planning a gathering at the Bar headquarters to celebrate and honor the newborn.

Collee FFA Esayy Sharon Bitzabei Moyle Knapp Knepp Maki L.A. Sengele Chiszies Knap Toni Mico Ben Oss Khe Ftonin Society

Dear Mrs Cornell on gift exchanges for thoughtful friends

A reader asks whether to return gifts to the givers or give new gifts to children. Katherine commends the sister's generosity, suggesting for friends to return gifts but for children to receive appropriate new gifts when needed, to avoid misunderstanding and awkwardness.

Cornell Beeckman Katherine

Four Hurt in Early Morning Fight Rampage

A hammer, knife, and pistol were used in a brawl around 2:30 a m injuring four people including Charles Graham 28 of 08 South St Marys Street Graham was struck in the head during the clash with a man named Beauregard near South Alamo Streets A passerby in cowboy attire intervened and knocked Grahams assailant to the ground Reports say Graham suffered a serious head injury and was hospitalized along with others who were wounded Also involved were Herbert McCones 22 of 1051 Panda Street and M McBride 307 Gull Street injured in the melee at La Villa Bal Sie 25

Charles Greham St. Mary's Street Enother Beauregard Soeuth Alamo Repalia Graham Herbert Mc Cones Pndo Aransus Aveniwe M. McBriic Gullsereet

Questions Answered For Service Men

Readers ask about war service issues from insurance to hospital care. Miss Beatrice Fairfax advises on veterans benefits, voting rights for Japanese Americans, and work options for women. A 1943 note cites low death rates from field wounds due to plasma and new medicines.

Marine of Coast Tie Beatrice Fairfax Hig Washington War Navy Craisull If. S

Propaganda War Echoes Across Allied Press

An OCR fragment discusses Allied warnings against German propaganda aims. It cites reactions in Britain to Goebbels tactics, quotes the Bishop of York defending bombing as shortening the war, and notes Daily Herald and London Times commentary on German propaganda and civil resistance to war glorification.

York The Daily Herald Germany London Times Reich

Final Welfare Report Details Surplus Turned Over to Bexar County

The City-County Family Welfare agency filed its final report to the Bexar County commissioners court. Miss Lucille Teagarden announced a balance of 11 dollars turned over with supplies and equipment. The eight year operation was led by Dr. Baxter D. Greer as chairman and included L B Randall Col We By Tuttle Chester Limp Nat Goldsmith Darius Propoy and Hernan J H Ochs. The commission expressed appreciation for efficient administration of surplus summer duties to the worthy poor in Bexar County.

Vem Agenc Nal Brxar County Commissioners Court Lucille Teagarden

Finlandia Heads Musical Program at San Antonio

The summer concert at Arneson River Theatre features a program starting at 8:40 p.m. with Sibelius Carmen and Martha selections, soloist William Horne tenor, and pieces by Bizet and Tchaikovsky. The program includes The Jewels of the Madonna and Italian Caprice in a varied lineup conducted by Max Relter.

Tae San Antonio Hhoby Max Relter Arneson River Wheater Findandia Sibellua Bizet Finner Carmen M'Appuri Martha William Horné Ram Onneo Simore Medonna Capelee Techatkoysky

Rabid dog prompts warning for bite victims

The Lily Neath health department alerts residents in the East Josephine Street area after a dog tested rabid. A June 19 incident led to the dog's head being sent to authorities in Austin. Health officials advise treatment for anyone bitten and will provide further information.

Lily Neath Department Josephine Street Witten Austin Altroliphathte Oily Health Department

Nazis Harass British Envoy In Spain

Sir Samuel Hoare, Britain's ambassador to Spain, reported in a letter to parliamentary constituents that Germans in Spain attempted to remove him with gunmen and incited mobs to break embassy windows. He said German actions aimed to drive him from the country.

London Samuel Hoare Ambassacdor Spain Wald Chelgea Bir Bamael

Marian Martin pattern order from San Antonio Light

Dress pattern ad describes a women's pattern for various sizes with a fuss-free bodice, priced at 19 cents extra for a companion pattern book. It notes fabric yardage, coin payments, and mailing to the San Antonio Light Pattern department with delivery potentially weeks after filing in New York.

Marisa Marlin San Antonio Texas New York San Anto Reedieeraft Department Tone

Senate Overrides Roosevelt Veto on War Labor Measures

In a swift session, the Senate overrode President Roosevelt on the anti subsidy bill amid heated debate. Democrats and Republicans split, with key lawmakers like Acting Democratic Leader Hill voting for override. The House followed, voting to override as a measure aimed at war production controls and the war labor board enforcement. The veto seeks to curb wartime strikes while preserving government powers and penalties for illegal activities in war industries.

Faye Gane Senate Roosevelt Hill Alabama House Pillip Murray Jiaste

Sinking near East coast sparks rescue efforts delay

Reporters note missing details as a vessel sinks off the East coast with many officers unable to escape before it capsizes. Depth limits salvage hopes, as authorities outline ongoing searches to locate and raise the wreck while wartime controls influence mine operations and energy policy.

Washington Leo Traffel Sanx Ing R-12 Ras Wan Minty Alemcnn Dost Siner & Bar

Luftwaffe battle claims and Allied air losses update

A wartime report summarizes heavy daylight bombing aims to slow German armament while suffering allied attrition. Flying Fortresses claimed 24 fighters destroyed, 14 more likely shot down, and five damaged. German pilots pressed attacks with high intensity as Allied crews reported heavy fighter opposition and increasing German air defenses near the eastern front.

U.S. Air Force Lyster A. Brumley del Rio Texas Thir Tervite U. S Elberfort Wuppertal Prem Bern Switzerland Fuulkc Air Ministry Tein

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