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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1944

Page

4

Army Action On Parolees Criticized

James J. Davis, U. S. probation officer in Texas, says many paroled federal prisoners are mentally disqualified at induction. He notes parolees and probationers are not hardened criminals and most serve honorably. only nine of 3545 federal probationers nationwide were discharged for bad conduct before 1943.

Josephine Tamsdell San Aulonio James J. Davis U. S Western District Texas Davis Husky Young Rllow Fiere Nob Ant Army Navy San Antonio

Red Cross fund drive urged to meet higher target

San Antonians are urged to raise donations by 60 percent to reach a $2000000 goal for the 1945 Red Cross drive. Jane A. Calvert, chairwoman, notes 4000 workers will canvass in Bexar County as the drive begins March 6. The Red Cross emphasizes Home Service and veteran support alongside overseas programs.

Red Cross San Antonians Jane A. Calvert Nattom Red Cross Bexar County Hkewlar Hasheua Berta Calvert Guy Vettran Red Cross Home Service Home Service Assuslanes

Two San Antonians Enlisted in SPARS

San Antonio women were sworn into SPARS with entries listing Annabel Murray Lorraine Wade and Carine Wallace among those enrolled. The document outlines ration stamps, training details in Florida and Texas, and program requirements for women entering service.

San Antonians San Antonio Sukar—Simon Annabel Murray Jaunus Central Styne Balith Texas Eesrouraany Lorraine Wade Fof Ora A. Wade Carine Wallace Hugh L. Wallace Miss Wade Palny Beach Fla

Remarkable Heart Operation Restores San Antonio Girl

Neva Garner, a 10 year old teletypist and daughter of Mrs. J. K. Garner, underwent a complex heart operation at Santa Rosa hospital after a rare ductus arteriosus caused severe illness. Surgeons sealed the abnormal duct inside the pericardium and the patient recovered in 10 days, returning to work at Kelly Field and expressing plans to skate and swim that summer.

Santa Hoss Hospital San Antonio Neva E. Garner Kelly Firs J. K. Garner St. Charles Street Neva Garner Davie My Shelby Kelly Field Martha Wood San Antonio Air Service Command Stasion Hospital Corteck Santa Rosa Hospital Helly Last Werk Vieughing Jaye

Tuberculosis Death Verdict In Cementville

Justice Frank Vaughan signs a death verdict for Antonio Munoz a 42 year old laborer in Cementville found dead at his home by Paul Kuehne the cement plant superintendent. Munoz had been on sick leave for a year.

Justice, of the Frank Vaughan Antonio Munoz

Thomas Named Superintendent At Woodmen Hospital

Dr H P Thomas of Sanitorium Avexas was chosen Saturday as superintendent of the Woodmen of the World Hospital by a 25 member board after a seven day meeting at the Plaza hotel. The board also created a new office of business manager and appointed O H Kramer as hospital auditor. Farrax Newberry of Omaha presided as board president. Directors returned to their homes across the United States.

H. P. Thomas Avexas Woodmen of the World

Economist Dr Hendricks Visiting Wife in Washington

Dr. Hendricks from the Department of Commerce Washington spends a short leave with his wife Dr Prances Kellani Hendricks professor of history at Trinity University.

Dr. Hendricks H. G. Hendricks Department of Commerce Washington, D. C Prances Kellani Hendricks Trinity University

Oratorica Entry Chosen At Ursuline

Ursuline academy selects Miss Betty Scheib for the city finals of the Oratorica contest as Trinity University plans to participate. The event promotes John Paul Jones history with finals in Chicago and a New York national meet April 12 offering $20,000 in prizes.

Fran Mid-West San Antonio Light Hearst Chicago San Antonio New York America Sompetton Anil Ursuline Academy Betty Scheib Mother Mary Trinity University William H. Gonder Trinity John Silper Betty Hornbeak J.C. Swinford Wichity Felix Ullrich Clyde J. Holt W. G. McGavork Texas Military Institute Our Lady of the

Warned of Girl Solicitor in San Antonio Report

A poster from Mrs. James OO. Nelson reports a girl aged 11 to 14 soliciting funds in San Antonio for the British War Relief. Nelson says the British War Relief is not soliciting and has not asked for funds in over two years, and the girl was seen on a Germeny plane Saturday collecting money.

San Antonio James OO. Nelson Nelson Gremércy

Coffey Lectures in England by Army Surgeon Major Coffey

Maj. Ralph R. Coffey lectured to U S army doctors and nurses in England attending a course in anaesthesiology and oxygen therapy. He heads a general surgical team with an army auxiliary group there and is the son of Dr and Mrs W H Goffey of Parkville Massachusetts.

Ralph R. Coffey Fort Sam Trouston United States Army England Major Coffey W. H. Goffey Parkville

Russey Clarifies Tax Deduction Complexities

Deputy collector Russey explains that the payer of various taxes may claim deductions differently. Gasoline theater liquor cigarettes and jewelry taxes shift responsibility to manufacturers retailers or buyers depending on the item. The March 15 deadline looms as weary taxpayers seek clarity.

Harry Ans- Russey Traug Argentina Internal Revenue Office San Antonio Bussey

Penny drive rallies to aid Sister Kenny polio work

Chicago readers respond to Dr. Preston Bradley’s call for “A Penny for Kenny” as youngsters and families pledge support. He notes 15,000,000 people giving one penny yearly could fund $350,000 for Sister Kenny’s cure effort, while Sister Kenny herself remains in Los Angeles recovering from a cold and reflecting on past warnings.

Elizabeth Kenny Los Angeles Chicago Sandal Foo Kenny Sister Kenny Oriental Theater Preston Bradley Peoples Church of Calengo Sistee Kenny Bradley H. B. Gordon New York City Calif America Australia

Lemon Juice Recipe for Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts a cheap remedy called RuEx Compound for rheumatic pain. It claims a two week supply with four lemon juice servings daily and water, promising relief within 38 hours and offering a money back guarantee if not effective.

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