Plazas and People Mentioned in City Notes
San Antonio and area chatter references include NBC teller Jerry Koett linking a Benny gag to the NBC chime, Rochester on Benny’s program, Cliff Doolittlee heard in San Antonio, a San Antonio man mailing a contemptuous parking ticket verse, Pat Whitt leaving GTSA to write fiction, and Hugh H Clark named among Phi Omega Chi initiates at Abilene Christian College. also notes on an Associated Press item about a bridge betwixt Dallas and Matamoros and a request to improve post office door operation with bundles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Koett
National Bank of Commerce
Jack Benny
Koett
Metropolis
Rochester
Henny
Benny
Hugh H. Clark
A. H. Clark
Wicks
Phi Omega Chi
Abilene Christian College
Lea Honors 2 Graduates at Tea in Frankstein Home
Mrs. Frankstein hosted a Saturday afternoon tea for spring graduates Miss Mignon Taylor and Ay Brack of Thamas Jefferson High School. Yeola, her daughter, and Mesdames O K Black and H K Taylor assisted, 60 guests including the graduates’ classmates attended. The tea featured red and blue school colors and blossoms.
Australians On Brief Visit to Ann Arbor Pair
Mr and Mrs George M Mir of Sydney Australia are guests of Mrs W A Pearman in Ann Arbor Michigan for a short visit. They arrived a day ago and will depart Saturday from Mexico City to California before sailing back to Australia. They have been visiting in Ann Arbor. Mr Martin is a well known writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Mir
Sydney
Australia
Ww. A. Pearman
Mexico City
California
Ann Arbor
Mich
Martin
Susie Bell Bride of Week in City Wedding
Announcement names Miss Susie LaVerne Susie Bell as Bride of Week. The ceremony, last Saturday at the bridegroom’s mother Rose Peterson home, was officiated by Rev. Eustace Struckett with double ring rites. Bride wore blue accessories and a white suit, orchid on prayer book. Helen Felchinsky was maid of honor and Sar Tenerell best man. A reception followed. the couple will reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie LaVerne
Albert Peterson
Rose Peterson
Eustace Struckett
Helen Felchinsky
Sar Tenerell
Blood clue left by window breaker in Narvarro case
Thief attempting to enter Frank Schroeder company at Narvarro and St Marys streets left a shattered window and fresh blood on the sill. Police reported Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schroeder Co
Narvarro and
St. Mary's Sts
Fialce
Texans Are Pardoned
Three state penitentiary prisoners from the San Antonio area counties received conditional pardons from Governor Jester. L. D. Nichols, five years for burglary across Bexar Gillespie and Kendall counties on Oct 2 1945. Celestine Quiroga, five years for rape from Atascosa county on Apr 3 1946. Jose L. Rodriguez, 25 years for murder in Bee county on Dec 29 1942. Rodriguez and Quiroga had been reprieved previously. Jester also pardoned additional long-term prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
San Antonio Area
Jester
L. D. Nichols
Bexar
Gillespie
Kendall
Celestine Quiroga
Atascast
Jose L. Rodriguez
Inin Bee County
Rodriguez
Quiroga
Robert B. Roberts Funeral in Harper
Robert Belmore Roberts a 57 year old Gillespie county rancher and barber died recently in Harper Texas funeral services were held with Kerrville Masonic lodge in charge of graveside rites Survivors include his widow Lula Roberts sisters Mrs AL Hopi Mrs George Parker and Mrs Charles Barrett all of Harper brothers J V Hunt E R San Antonio O V Round Mountain R L Harper and IC BE Nevara The notice adds a classified line about real estate listings and contact details not directly related to the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Robert Belmore Roberts
Gillespie County
Kerrville
SAN Antonio Belt and Terminal Railway Company
San Aninnio, Tey
San Antonio Bell Anrt
Terminal Railway Company
Sant Antonin
Hexar County
Texas
Mendar
Apel
Bergre Saul
Nulice
San Antonin
Belt and ‘Terminal Railway Company
J. F. Dolard
Desths Figueroa
Jesus Fisueroa
Clhoto
St. Agnes Church
San Fernanda
Mas Marlines
Hdward Riche
Son
Calig
Mi ‘G
Badye Henbaum
Ibe
Pisters
Virgins
Rieve Funeral Home
C.F. Bomfalk
Missin Fevial Park
Emil R. Pavelka
Joe Nunding
Joe Langley
Ravani
AL. Carter
Walter Fru
Lockhart Als
Ida Baynge Lockhart
B. Lullwood
Inckhart
Lockhart
Carrie Lockhart
Mayme K. Germer
R. W. Pfiester
Porter Loring
Maria Ht
Sunde
Yesidenes
del ‘Carmen
M. Rodrigues
Guadalmne Tepolito
Francisco
Prapk Beker
Ippolito
Nora Tanoilo
Norma Rankin
Antonio
New York
Edburn
Charles
Hart
Bunset Memorial Park
Redbury Funéral_chanel
Ritter—Williem
Futter
South Bly Basad i
Pearl Pateras
Fomana
Calif
He Garhey
Tackoonvilla
Beech
Fla
Mia
Lillay “‘Fancey
San Antonio
Sterdno
Weather for Tourists and Readers at Large
Fragmented weather notes list temperatures precipitation sun and moon events for a weekend. Mentions Helena Las Moles New York City Williston and other places with scattered figures and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baburday
Ardazas Paes Sunda
Gienoy
Tony
Helena
Saul Uonaton
York City
Benin
Williston
B.D
VitalMarriage Records and Names in 19th Century Ledger
Fragmentary vital statistics list many names including Marshall, Gertrude, Charles D, Irene, Katherine, Henry, Rosa, Manuel, Shiney, Wilson, George, Hardwick, Nellie, plus numerous surnames and initials. The text appears as a garbled ledger of marriages and individuals with scattered locations and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wivgaces Granthd
Marshall Jporthn
Gertrude
Charles
MT Ba Roble
Berntees Wallig
Li Alfeed
Anyowet
Irene B
L S Penton
Katherine
Henry Bi
Tr Line
Rosa
Manuel G. Bio
Marcus
Shiney J. Wilson
Fave
George
Hardwick
Nellie Ly
Lic Farneio
Semar
Lats
Emrinky
Wh B
Davin K
Teuthryn
Childers
Fa Lorea
Soeetina Mendis
Berbert Marnie
Tiaffie
Panckl
Alker
Bernice Pruuyston
Rian x Als Hoote He Cruz
Pines
Birdin M
Adair
Abie
Washington
Mary Ellisony
Manual A. du Rourlue
Mm Kieinst Witleg
Taymunde Cairaon al Olt
Dlinpa, Duns Bh. Garter
Aticha S. Cavazos Spor Ut Ee
Ames, Millett, Levitin
Datimrana Lone Ka Grewory
Mathlocn
Helunaée
Saturday Evening Radio Highlights and Listings
A 1948 schedule of KTSA and companion stations features programs such as Honeydgears Man Fain Shoes Man Parm Vet Adm and Sunset Mel plus segments like Somhunism News and Life of Riley Jury Trials Truth Con. Notable names include Wm Tews Hail Julion Curt and Mr Malone J Canova with music, comedy and drama blocks in the March 6 lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KABG
Fain J. Shoes
Parm Vet Adm
Sunset Mel
Julion Curt
Fualeon
Ross Dolan
Riley Ross Dolan
Riley
Truth, Con Gangbusters
Hit Parade Cangbusters
Hi Paraie
Mr. Malone
J. Cavove
Malone J. Canova
Hay Hyser
Myner Die Opry
Ba Records
Youths 18 Eligibility For Fire Police Force Discussed
City Attorney T. D. Cobb ruled that 18 year olds may be appointed to the fire and police forces, amid charter and civil service act conflicts. The civil service commission then opened examinations from March 3 to 18 as Fire Chief Hart cited 12 firemen and eight police vacancies. The panel left training pay at 200 pending further study by Commissioner South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D
Cobbs
Civil Service Commis
Sion
Arthur Jordan
Dobbs
C. A. Hart
Raymond South
Soutt
Market Ledger and Notices From San Antonio Mayhem 1948
A jumble of grocery prices and local notices appears, listing produce rates and items such as onions and cabbage with dubious spellings, followed by San Antonio Belt and Terminal Railway stock meeting notice, funeral notices for Figueroa and Lockhart families, and obituaries for several residents with service details and burial plans. The items mix commerce, civic updates, and personal notices from the same era.
Radio Prizes Awarded to Shiprock Woman in Queen For A Day
Mrs Edgar Parrett of Shiprock New Mexico won a 5000 prize out of 24 finalists in a mother in law contest on Mutual Broadcasting’s Queen For A Day. The haul includes an auto and trailer a diamond ring and watch a week in Bermuda and trips to New York and Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Macch
Edgar Parrett
Parrett
Shiprock
N. M
Mutual Broadcasting Co
New York
Vermont
Bermuda
S.A. to Get U.S. Hospital Aid
San Antonio is named among Texas cities slated to receive federal aid for hospitals. Thomas H Head president of the Texas Hospital Assn said in Dallas that approved plans call for 4191 beds in a 10 million dollar building program. The federal grant covers one third of the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Thomas H. Head
Texas Hospital Alsn
Dallas
Area Dude Ranches Listed in Santa Fe Booklet
South Texas dude ranches are included in the Santa Fe railro ad booklet for the first time. San Antonio Chamber of Commerce official Jack Mullen announced on Saturday that ranch owners may submit pictures. Fifty thousand copies will be distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Santa Fe
Dack Mullen
San Anonio
Weir Urges Higher Output At Wholesale Credit Dinner
David A. Weir secretary of the National Association of Credit Men spoke at a Wholesale Credit Men's dinner in the Menger hotel Friday night urging production of more goods as the best brake on inflation. He also called for elimination of public and private wastefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Weir
National Association of Credit Men
Organ Dedicated To Mrs Louisa Ahr At Local Church
An organ dedication service will honor Mrs Louisa Ahr at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church on E Myrtle and Kendall. The two manual instrument is set for Sunday evening. The Orquidea Social Club marks its 19th anniversary with a formal dance at Olmos Dinner Club led by President Miss Berta Lozano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Ahr
Bethany Evengelival and Reformed Church
E Myrtle and
Kendall
Orquidea Social Club
Wiill
Olmos Dinner Club
Berta Lozano
Fire at Stinson Field causes apartment blaze
Damage estimated at 1500 by the fire department following a blast Friday at 414 Cadmus St. Stinson Held. The fire started in the kitchen of an apartment occupied by W. F. Kennedy, caused by leaking gas during a gas range installation. Building damage reached 7500 and contents 31000 as firemen contained the spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadmus St. Stinson
W. F. Kennedy
Dismal River Search for Natchez Crew Continues
A grim search stretched along the Mississippi River at Greenville for the master and 10 crew members of the towboat Natchez, missing since the vessel sank Thursday night. Thirteen of the twenty crew survived. two others were recovered from the water but died of injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Miss
Mississippi River
Natchez
Fifty New Officers Set Brooke Course
Fifty new officers in the Army Nurse Corps and Women's Medical Specialist Groups will report to Brooke Army Medical Center next week for the Basic Field Service School. Upon completing the eight week course the nurses dietitians physical and occupational therapists will be assigned to active duty in the medical department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fmty
Army Nurse Corps
Weamer
Wil
Brooke Army Medical Center
Medicaid Field Service School
Cross Named Guard Aid by Air Forces Liaison
Julian B. Cross is appointed press liaison officer in the Texas State Guard Reserve corps. He receives the rank of lieutenant colonel and is assigned to headquarters, special state, in an announcement Friday by Maj. Gen. Claude V. Birkhead, commanding general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian B. Cross
Texas State Guard Reserve Corps
Claude V. Birkhead
Cross
Saturday Dance Listings at Oak Grove and Nearby Halls
Local notices advertise Saturday dances at Oak Grove Hall and Herman Sons Hall with live bands. Venues include Converse Hall Leon Springs Bi Inn and Eagle Hall offering Old Timer and Happy Go Lucky acts with modest admission. Frequent events run Saturdays and Sundays with no cover at some spots and private party ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eieletes Tnn
Elmo Newcommer
Herman Sons Hall
Niemeyer
Converse Hall
Marvel F
Alexi
Bi Inn
Leon Springs
Fredericksburg Road
Danveland
Josephine
Hodges Orch
tAdva
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vey Unge
Jimmy Murphy
Caspe
Sophie
BOSCO
Jimmy’ Murprye
Ian Myrtle
Dudley Fisher
Ayl House
Ieee
Barney Google
Snuffy Smith
Phantom
Fred Lasswell
Snuffy
Leo Falk
Ray Moore
Bam Phantom
Cliff Warren
KTLA
San Antonia
Cliff Doolitlee
Sevenoaks
San Antonian
Corporation Court
Pat Whitt
GTSA
All Youncer
Uno Slicks
Aveda
Matamoros
Dan
Alfredo Flores
Willi Moore Bennett
Texas A
M, Coliegs
Lea
Susie Bell Bride of
Nelsner’s Cafeteria
Fiewaton
Robert B. Roberts
Neve Smith
Nese Beireape
Jancoree
Samboret TX Ranch
M. Dow
Want
Aregi
Aceé
A Burrows
Carmen
Toan Davi
Doan Davis
Monroe
World
Howard
EMAC
THE
Goebbels
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Mestean
Werom
Texena
Antonio Wheen
Flesh Gordon
Puck
Comic Magazine
Sun‘day
Stinson Field
Bismal
Brooke
City News Tante
Oak Grove Hall
Muse Fum
al Schnabel
Hilltop Hall
Louie
le Dana
Pershing Ave
Hey. N. W
the Theosophigal Society
Kerry
Crnetute Uotel
Batra Kopick
Evanalel Ani
Hordy
First Baptist Church
Fourth and Auditorium
Circle
Perry F. Webb
D.D
Jesus
King
Gus FB
Edwin McNeely
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