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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1941

Page

2

Theft case ends with $10 fine in $22 theft

Leroy Campbell faced four theft charges for taking $22 from Alton Hair at 305 Packard Street. He pleaded not guilty and was found guilty in County Court at Law No 2. He received a $10 fine and one day in county jail. Judge Suecobtam Burnett presided with J. Matthews listed as acting torducer GC.

Alton Hair Packard Street Leroy Campbell Lafont Street Suecobtam Burnett J. Matthews

First Application of Blur Star Ointment Heals Skin Ailments

The notice describes applying Blur Star Ointment for eczema, ringworm, pimples, scabies, and toe issues. It advises repeating as needed until improvement, claiming nature will heal and noting satisfaction is not guaranteed.

Belos

Puppet Opera at Joske's promises historic puppet grand opera

Joske Brothers' auditorium hosts the Victor Puppet Opera Group from March 17 to 22 presenting abridged classics by a troupe of stringless puppets. Ernest Wolff, 26, directs a world famed miniature company featuring 200 13 inch stars, 300 tiny costumes, and six staff syncing performances to recordings, with daily four shows including La Traviata and The Mikado.

Metropolitan Opera York Ernest Wolff Joske Brothers’ Auditorium Ernest Wolff Frye Mother Sceme Tae Paginieri Trovatore Imney

Heights Meets 32 Schools In Texas Track Tournament

Thirty two schools from across Texas gathered Thursday at Alamo Heights High for an international commercial track meet. Notable entries included undefeatedAlamo Heights team of Louise Batley and Dorothy Barrar, with participants also from Kerrville San Antonio area schools and others including Austin Brackenridge Jefferson Tech Somerset Seguin Cuero Karnes City and more.

Tirty Central Sajtrpest Texas Alamo Heights High School Alamo Heights Louise Batley Dorothy Barrar Kerrville Los Anteres Heights Burbank New Braunfels South San Antonio Austin Brackenridge Thomas Jefferson San Antonio Tech Somerset Micasanton Poteet Charlotte Pearsott Devine Hondo Hot Wells Edgewood Prairie Ten Brackettville Crystal Ily Seguin San Matons Lockhad Floresville Lytln Cuero Kenedy Prederickstire Karnas City

Brinkley Creditor Meeting Arranged

Creditors of Dr. Brinkley are set for a March 24 meeting in Del Rin Federal Court San Antonio before Federal Referee Huff in bankruptcy. Dr. Brinkley has filed a petition showing debts of 147,064.50 and assets of 310,090 with separate claims yet to be filed.

Dehy Re. Brinkley del Rin Federal Court Huff San Antonio Bir Thyurtdiy Brinkley Bannkruptcy

Night School Seis Millwork Chass In San Antonio Trade

A San Antonio trade and industry division report from director C B Troutz describes a night school program in millwork and related crafts. The course covers blues reading detailing billing material and layouts for workers and laborers, with fees ranging from 340 to 410. Lessons run Monday and Thursday evenings at the tech school.

San Antonio Pulte Night School C. BE. Troutz

Suspect in Forgery Attempt Identified in Police Bulletin

A 21-year-old man, who used aliases including Bob Jackson, was identified as Robert Losseberg of Los Angeles in a forgery case involving Postal Telegraph money orders. He was captured after a two-block chase on West Commerce street when a bus driver blocked his path. An accomplice, a woman named Andra Jackson, 26, was detained. The initial clue came from Hester, credit manager at Stowers Furniture, who flagged an $85 money order for a kitchen table that appeared forged, showing a marked erasure and altered amount. Police were alerted after the suspect attempted a second order at the Postal Telegraph office on 149 West Commerce.

Robert Losseberg Los Angeles Joral Bob Jackson California Aleo Andra Jackson West Commerce Street W. A. Lambert Fostal ‘Telegraph Pollice N. A. Schoinder H. 5 Hester Stowers Furniture Company

School Children VieI in Poster Contest

A poster contest open to school age children will be conducted by the Besar county chapter of the American Society for the Control of Congex. Three prizes will be awarded for originality and drawing. Contest ends March 29. Information may be obtained from Ragin 1493, Nix building, or by calling Fannin 6582.

Besar Fice Women's Field Army of the American Society For the Control of Concéx Edward W. Coyle Ragin Nix Fannin

Frost's novelty pitcher tempts tea lovers

At Frost's a special display of flower arrangements in glass featured a miniature glass pitcher called a florella. The tiny device hangs on the rim of a cup and holds lemon juice for tea or can serve as a flower holder when hung on a finger bowl. It marks a new fad in decorative accessories.

Frost's

Bank Clearings Rise in Most Cities Despite New York Drop

Bank clearings for leading cities rose over the past week except New York where volume fell 76 percent from last year. Dun and Bradstreet reports show New York exchanges at 3.08 billion versus 3.392 billion a year ago. Total for 22 outside cities reached 2.36 billion, up 19.8 percent from 1940. Weekly turnover fell 31.9 million below the prior week.

New York Dun and Bradstreet Alll ' Ciues

Cactus Club Announces Open House at New Casino Site

The Cactus Club plans two events soon. It will hold an open house at its new quarters in the Casino club starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, per president Da Wahri Muund. The club will offer a chance to recover lost articles and pets quicker via Want Ads in The Light, plus a free announcement over TSA Dial F-123 for admission.

Cactus Club Casino Club da Wahrimuund TSA Adnrite

General Lucas to Speak at Rotary Meeting

Prig Gen J P Lucas commander of field artillery in the Second Division Fort Sam Houston will address the Rotary Club on Interesting Facts on National Defenses at 135 PM Friday in the St Anthony Hotel Col Lt Mitchell will chair.

J. P. Lucas Fort Sam ‘Houston Rotary Club St. Anthony Mitchell Nan

Light's Jest column ad inches into KTLA schedule

A fragment notes a weekday KTLA 11:60 am slot for The Light's Jest and ferrid column with guidance to place messages in Dish P1731. The readable text hints at a reader message service anchored to a station schedule.

KTLA

Adlerika laxative described for gas and lazy bowels

An ad copy notes Adlerika contains three laxative and six carminative ingredients and claims 20 years of use by a consumer with five children. It promotes purchasing Adlerika at Sommem Drug Stores as a remedy for gas and sluggish bowels.

Adlerika C.d.mass Sommem Drug Stores

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