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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1944

Page

3

Five Produce Row food operators face charges over filthy conditions

Petra Vidal at 302 Produce Row Sam Juan Flores and Marico Zuniga at 202 Produce Row Sabina Trujillo at 204 Produce Row and Victoria Lianes at 204 Produce Row are charged with violation of sanitary and plumbing codes after failing to clean up. Ralph Marvel, sanitation chief, filed the charges with evidence of sewer lines tied with dirty rags and sewage in basements. Cecil Tips, food inspector, said operators were warned for weeks but offered no grace and made no remedy despite notices.

Produce Row Corporation Court Petra C. Vidal Sam Juan Flores Marico Zuniga Sabina Trujillo Victoria Lianes Ralph Marvel Division of Sanitation Cecil Tips

Uniforms Stolen From War Hero’s Widow

Funeral services for Charles Meminger 83 will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at Charles Hanavan chapel with military honors at Hermann Sons Cemetery. Memminger died Thursday at home. An appeal for return of three uniforms of her husband, killed in action over Germany last year, was made by Lupe Mayen. The uniforms were stolen Monday night from Mayen’s home while she was away. police reported entry through a rear window. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Gates. Wallen, age 1132 West Mistletoe, died Monday. Mayen’s husband Lieut Thomins mert served five times decorated with 100 combat hours. Mayen, an ex-St Mary’s University student and athlete, said the uniforms had just arrived from England.

Charles Meminger East Elmira Street Charles Hanavan Hermann Sons Memminger Germany Uesday Lupe Mayen Seal Street Edgar Don Wallen West Jhusband Wiste Bon Wallen L E. Gates Thomins Mert Mart Texas E. Mayen Moyen St Mary's University England

Boy Seeks Cowboy Life. Local Juvenile Court Holds

A 13 year old Latin American boy eyed a cowboy life near Helotes with Gallagher ranch promises after a New Orleans contact. Juvenile authorities, verifying with Mrs. V. A. McNutt who denied recent associations, will hold the youth until parents consent. A separate case notes a rock-throwing incident injuring a nine year old and other juvenile holdings include guns and venereal disease picnic references.

Intel Louisiana San Antonio City Unil Gallagher Ranch Helotes V. A. McNutt New Orleans

Overnight care for miserable colds from Penetro

Grandma’s remedy style relived colds and coughs with mutton suet. Modern Penetro blends old suet with scientific ingredients for soothing relief. Rub on Penetro quickly for chest and body comfort during illness.

Presidents Endorse Post War Proposals

Presidents council members met at the St Anthony hotel Monday noon and endorsed nine resolutions on city and county government reform and post war planning projects. The proposals were presented by John Zeller past president of the Real Estate board and Optimist club member. A recreation department to aid the five mile delinquency problem was included among the resolutions.

St. Anthony Hetdl John Zeller Renal Estate Board Optimist Club

Tree planting ceremony marks Friendship Day at St Phillips Junior College

Mayor Os 4, Millermann, and Park Commissioner Henry Helo took part in a tree planting ceremony Tuesday at St Phillips Junior College to observe Friendship Day. The event highlighted community cooperation and local civic involvement.

Os 4 Millermann Henry Helo St. Phillips’ Junior College

Obituary notices for Martinez Hargis Ploc and English families

Obituaries from San Antonio list Andres Martinez 22 of Durango Street died Sunday with survivors Manuela Martinez and siblings. services at Rodriguez Funeral Home and San Fernando Cathedral. James Edward Hargis 87 of Fourth Street died Monday with daughters and son survivors. services at McCollum-Murray chapel and Confederate cemetery. Elizabeth Floch 63 of East Commerce Street died Monday, native of Wilson County. services and mass at St Gerard's and San Fernando cemetery. Ralph English 67 of Buena Vista Street died Tuesday with widow Rosa Lea English and two grandchildren. funeral plans announced by Porter Loring.

Andres Martinez Durango Street Manuela R. Martinez Renaud Solomon Martinez Diamandima Fernandez Raquel Gonzales Jose M. Rafael Rodriguez Funeral Home San Fernando Cathedral Can Fernando James Edward’ Hargis Sal Fourth Street Gonzales San Antonio W. Ll. Payne Ning Garcia James R Hargis McCollum-Murray Elizabeth Floch Commerce Atreet Wilson County Vincent Ploc Christian, Ploch W. Workman Ene Bienek Joe Emil Bieherer Fone Rosary St St. Gerard’s Church Interme San Fernando Cemetery No Ralph English Buens Vista Street Surtvigors Rosa Lea English Sos Earle Glenn English Porter Loring

Four Men Charged With Liquor Law Violations in County Court

Four men were charged in County Court-at-Law No. 1. Curtis Butler of Commerce, Marvin McBride, Isaac Munoz, and Manuel Guajarda faced counts including sale of liquor without a permit and possession of illicit liquor. John Vann was fined $100 plus court costs for possession of liquor for sale without a permit.

Texas Curtis Butler East Commerce Marvin McBride West Martin Street Butler Isaac Munoz Camp Street Manuel E. Guajarda Santiago Street John Vann West Commerce Street

Vital Statistics Burials in Vermets and Neighbors

A burial list details numerous individuals with ages and addresses, noting dates in late February and early March. Entries include Maron Lala Re Troytor 58 Alamo, Carrie Josephine Rea son 78 Callahan, George Palmer 48 Boston Massachusetts, Arcadio Hernandez 74 West Popl, and John Albert Gauna 3 months South Brazos, among others. The compilation presents names ages and local street addresses for recent deaths.

Vermets Maron Lala Re ‘Troytor Beath Alamo Mra Lovena Travid Dierif Preston Carrie Josephine Reason Callahan Gladys Straton Hunstock George Palmer Boston Arcadio Hernandez West Popl Jeorge Mata Jr South Medina Lorenzo J. Favela Menehnen Dela Mehike Givens Baran Joe E. Jones S. Berman Me‘Allen Matia J. Escamilla Vera Cruz Dom Maryh Zoe L. Smith Vicadia M. Lee Tallent Plan Bobbig Kinsey Bverne Misa Lottie Saunders Sueve Keens Hodapp West Gramercy Jack W. Hooper Drexel Eleuteria Ocambo Sauceda Colimn John

Auto Parts Man Charged in Canadian Embezzlement Case

A Normoyle fire test fleet maintenance supervisor James H. Murdock, of Oshawa Canada, and Bernice Daffin alias Bernice Dolores Mayotte, 22, were arraigned before U.S. Commissioner A. V. Knight. Murdock allegedly embezzled 300 dollars of Canadian government auto parts. bond set at 1500 dollars. Daffin, 316 Coleman Street, charged with unlawfully receiving a service man’s allowance of 40.30 dollars as the supposed wife of Pvt. William Mayotte. bond 250 dollars. William Henry Bonta, 44, linked with carnivals for 75 years, arraigned on a charge of taking 16 gallons of gasoline without surrendering ration coupons. bond 500 dollars.

Normoyle U. S A. V. Knight James H. Murdock Murdock Oshawa Canada St. Anthony Bernice Daffin

Fragmentary Obituary Snippets From City Directory Page

Partial OCR reads listing style lines with names ages and addresses. Entries mention William T Day 68 Kalie Doiseda 44 Virgilia Fravatre 73 Anacleto Toves 54 Minnie Boiler 55 with various street addresses in Maryland El Paso and other locales, Feb and March dates.

William T. Day Eck Kalie Doiseda Maryland Virgilia Fravatre Brads Anaclelo Toves el Paso Minnie Boiler Marshall

Kellogg's All-Bran Solves Constipation Claims

A reader testimonial from Charleston Missouri touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a cure for chronic constipation. Scientists say All-Bran aids bowel regulation via dietary fiber, not a laxative, with instructions to eat regularly and drink water for relief.

Kellogg Battle Creek

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