Lousion Puts Part of L A In Blackout
A June blackout hit a northwest Los Angeles area after a car struck a high tension pole near Fredericksburg Road. Capt. L. G. Hull 26 on short leave from Matagorda Island was treated at Brooke General Hospital for head injuries. He was visiting in San Antonio with his wife’s relatives, Mr and Mrs R H Sanders. Lights were out for about 30 minutes in some areas and up to three hours on branch lines.
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Ai Army
L. G. Hull
San Antonio
Matagordia Island
Hull
Brooke General Hospital
Fas
R. H. Sanders
West Myttle Shres
St Mark's to Hear Assistant Rector Preach at Sermon
The Reverend Dunham H. Taye will preach at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on East Pecan Street. The sermon topic is Hidden Arrives and may reference church leaders and Highland Park location.
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Dunham H. Taye
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Pecan Street
Thomas Wrinkl
St. Mark's
Mis Finn
Gevirs and Rigsby
Highland Park
Foursquare Sets Missionary Day Services at Mart Street church
The Foursquare Gospel church on 40h South St. Martree t will hold Missionary Day with Rev. Fred D. Beapputter speaking at both Sunday services. The morning devotion centers on Clay in the Potter's Hands and the evening service on The Decree of the Watchers.
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Foursquare Gospel Church
South St. Martreet
Fred D. Beappatter
Embroidery Pattern Ads Offer Petite Dress Kit
A San Antonio light department notices embroidery and needlework pattern sets for children. It advertises a transfer pattern for a panel and collar plus a dress pattern in sizes 2, 4, or 6, priced at 15 cents with 1 cent coin rent. Orders require pattern number, name, and ads. delivery from New York may take two weeks or longer.
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San Antonio
San An- Ene
Texas
New York
Models Named For Sou Club Calendar Page
Circles of the Women’s Society of Christian Service hold meetings at Crayis Park Methodist church with listed hosts and times. A fashion show preview names several ladies as co-hostesses and proceeds to the San Pedro Playhouse for the show “The Wishmaker's Way” next Tuesday.
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Clarisian
Crayis Park
Methodist Chirch
Wesleyan Service Guild
Ida Stephenson
Almeds
Hewitt Einel
R. P
Cincinnati
Ben H. Wagner
Highland
W. M. Harris
McCullough
B. A. Bond
Paschal Stacy
Nel White
Hussache
Ed Tidmore
W. Kings
L. L. Stephenson
Gramercy Place
Albert
Shirkey
Eleanor
Filjott
Brooklyn
Betty Smith
Quest Couch
General Chaiman
Atyls
Blue Bird Circle
Laurel Heights
Church
Mesdames Jackwhite
Phil Carrington
Lewis Kaylton
Ted Pinson
Kirby Alwood
Thomas Musgrave
J. W. Trancla
Stella Culver
Mary Jane Lyles
Nancy Lewis
Hazel Meador
Lorene Jersig
Eloise Seeligson
San Pedro Playhouse
Battle tales from Cassino to Rome reach McCloskey hospital
March reports from Italy describe wounded soldiers recalling heavy fighting near Cassino and the push toward Rome. Capt H M M Vines of Blemingham Alabama recounts amputating his own left leg after it was shattered while others were hit. Soldiers Regan Stoltz of Denver and J P Fouche of San Antonio are listed among those on medical trains, with Fouche severely wounded by machine gun fire in January.
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Blemingham
Ala
Cassloo
Stall Bet
Regan G. Stoltz
Denver Boulevard
Italy
Cpl
J. Jones P. Fouche
San Antonio
Atlanta
Texas
Fouche
Cassino
Miss French Engaged To Albert R. Orsinger
Betty Brown daughter of Col and Mrs Homer C Brown became engaged in a ceremony at the Fork Sam Houston Post chapel Friday evening. Lt. Calvin M Jenkins, army air corps, and other military officials attended. After a short wedding trip the couple will be at home on Tampac Fin. Lieutenant Jenkins' new station.
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Fork Sam Honstod
Betty Brown
Homer C. Brown
Liew
Calvin M. Jenking
Army Air Corps
G. Jenkins
Dr. Jenkins
Kansas Cl
J. Stunt Pearce
E. Fred
Alex der George
Neal M. Jenkins
Camp Livingston
Oye
Cap Willam W. Geetl
San Antonin Arsenal
George W. Shrack
Hondo
Wer Gragisnen
Albert D. Schutz
Muskogee
Oklo
Finley Canton
Weatherford
John B. Corbly Jr
George C. Beach
Fort, Sam Houston
Fort Sam Horston
Prank M. Lahm
Walter H. Simpson
Ruth E. Russum
Robert &. Gideon
Fort Worth
al Howe
Tampac Fin
Jenkins
New Station
Mrs Thrailkill Joins Husband at Camp Davis
Mrs Thrailkill leaves the city with Col and Mrs KH G Mayes to join Lt Thrailkill at Camp Davis N S. Col Hays now stationed in Washington DC after 22 months in England and North Africa. Mrs Hayes formerly Nets R Patton dies, the family remembered Dorothy Lee Thomas, and granddaughters BE Mr and Mrs J R Tussell.
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KH. G. Mayes
Thrailkill
Colonel Hays
Washington, D. C
England
North ‘Africa
Lieuenand Thrailkill
Camp Davis
N.S
Hayes
Nets R Patton
Dorothy Lee Thomas
Bully
J. R. Tussell
Russ Return From Dallas Distilling Local Meeting
Mr and Mrs A I Rusk returned Thursday from a four day trip to Dallas. The Ladies auxiliary Victory Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Freight Handlers and Station employees will meet at 8 pm Monday at the Crockett hotel. Hostesses for the event are Mesdames Myrtle Mayns and Tali Gaaves.
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A. Id. Rusk
Dallas
Ladies Auxiliary Victory Jodge
Brotherhood of Railway Clore
Crockett Hotel
Myrie Mayns
Tali Gaaves
Marriage of Lyla Moore Bryant and Lieut Donald Newby Test
Social calendar notes the marriage of Lyla Moore Bryant to Lieut Donald Newby Test at First Prophbyterian church with a reception at the bride’s home. Carleton Smith gives an address. play by San Pedro at San Antonio Light. date March 18, 1644.
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Lyla Moore Bryant
Donald Newby Test
Masi
Carleton Smith
San Petico
San Antonio
King Peter May Marry Soon in Yugoslav Royal Veil
London dispatch reports twenty-year-old King Peter of Yugoslavia and 23 year old Princess Alexandra of Greece may wed within days following an August betrothal announcement. Persistent rumor mill cites palace sources and timing as imminent.
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London
Peter
Lenten Services Set at Center and Community Notices
Lenten service details include the Rev Walter Raske presiding with associates from St Paul Minn and St Louis, to be held at the Templin Spiritway Center Sunday at 6 p.m. Numerous wedding and social notices list names across many families, with hostesses and affiliations noted for upcoming gatherings and engagements in the local community.
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George S. About
Bille F. Boleman
Walter Raske
Asuasion M
Farm labor shortages across Texas counties amid rationing
South Texas chamber of commerce surveyed regional farm labor amid gas and tire rationing. Ray Leeman reports counties warn of severe shortages especially during chopping and harvesting. Agents from Guadalupe, Uvalde, Willacy and other counties note private agencies sourcing labor out of state, raising costs and travel needs. Willacy farmers say they must rustle their own labor. officials urge stopping gas and tire distribution to private agents to ease the problem.
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South Texas Chamber of Commerce
Ray Leeman
South Teass County
S. Whitsch
Guadalupe County
Nis County
Lahorers
Uvalde County
W. B. Shectlil
Tie
Resoiloe
Victoria
Bee
Atascosa
Nueces Harris
Fort Bend
Willacy
Charles P. Beasley
Laboers
Spring two piece pattern set for sun dress ensemble
Vintage pattern notice offers Pattern 99786 a two piece outfit with jacket and skirt that converts into a sun dress. Includes fabrics like shantung or cotton in sizes 12 to 44 and lists yardage and pattern details. Send 20 cents to The San Antonio Light Pattern Department in Texas for order form and postage.
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San Antonin Light
San Antonio
Itexas
Marin Marin
New York
Mission Services Scheduled in L A
Father C Tranchese will conduct a mission at St Francis Di Pacls Church starting 7 30 p m Sunday March 26. The mission closes Sunday April 2 with a morning communion reception and a cradle light evening service where baptismal promises will be renewed.
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Father C. Tranchese
St. Francis di Pacls
Ten Texans among 198 non citizens naturalized under fire
In Italy near the Allied beachhead on March 10, ten Texans were among 198 non citizens who became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony held under fire. Manuel Asparza of San Antonio and Guadalupe Flores of Alice took the oath, administered by Thomas Estes, a U.S. consul and representative of the immigration service. Two 200‑pound bombs fell 60 yards from the ceremony site as the rite began.
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Italy
Pri
Manuel Asparza
San Antonio
Guadalupe Flores
Alice
Argentina bans United Press from teletype in Argentina
The Argentine government announced it rescinded United Press and Prefn Unida concessions to transmit news by teletype between Buenos Aires and Montevideo. The action cites use of the circuit for private messages that compromised Argentina’s friendly relations with other nations.
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Buenos Aires
United Press
Prenss Unida
Argentina
Montevideo
Fort Worth area Feeder Calves and Livestock Prices
Listings of cattle and hog prices from the San Antonio stock market segment showing feeder calves, bulls, cows, sows, and hogs with weights and price ranges. Includes Good and Choice quality notes and market terms, reflecting mid 20th century commodity pricing.
Washington Roundup Hails Streamlined Tax Bill
Washington March 18 Congress plans a streamlined tax bill to simplify returns and reduce filing for about 30,000,000 people while keeping tax burdens largely unchanged. The House Ways and Means Committee backs the measure as a quick move, with Senate action expected within 10 days after House passage. Some members call it a “baby bonus” bill as child exemptions rise to 500 dollars, and married couples’ exemption is adjusted.
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Washington
Congressional
House
Senate
Pledges Topic At Beacon Hill
Beverly Mueller of Beacon Hill Presbyterian will address the congregation on pledges for the fiscal year starting April 1. Dr. A V Board will speak at 11 a.m. on The Quest For God.
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Beverly Mueller
Geasons
Beacon Biull Presbyterian Church
A. V. Board
Hl A.m
Church Society Sets High Mass at Saint Francis Church
St Joseph Society of Saint Francis di Paola holds feast day services with solemn high mass at 10 a.m. Officers listed include Brother Sy president John Specia vice president Frank Chiado secretary and Joe Bolner treasurer.
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St. Joseph's Society of &¢. Francis di Paola
Hrother Sy
John Specia
Frank Chiado
Joe Bolner
Bacring Down On the News Bacring Down On the News
An opaque column by Arthur Baer mocks political maneuvering. It likens politicians to a yard wide race with a three foot track, criticizing Republican candidates for overreliance on seniority and elbowing others to gain advantage.
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Lousion
L.A
Foursquare
By Leng Wheeler
Nile
Nekadah Temple
Ilia
Omucon Alpha Gamma
Henrietta Speckels
Pil Wilhelm
Ed Friedrich
Wilhelm
Wilhelms
Ween
Syracuse
Albert R. Orsinger
French
Southwest
Pacific
Albert P. Shirkey
Travis Park Methodist Church
City
St. Anthony Hotel
KTSA
Christ
Frank A. Ueberlein
Mrs. Thrailkill
Russ
Alfred Cary
Julia Leptcott
Jenaie Tom Taylor
Alma Davis
Arnold
Pearl S. Hart Cies
Marie T. Fuley
Mene 'R
Vickerman
Fawenia
Ethel Crider
Barnes ‘Y B. Brown
Agi Sarah Agnes Je Taane' Maru
Concepcion Hernan Jg
Eene Cummings
Mite de Asmapel Fiantex
Erthide Todriguex
Rufus C Cravens
Marion Johnson
Leon B. Lanchart
Quinnie
Pastel
M. Tillery
Edna Bellenerctite
Rahise
Jewel Chappel
Nicanor P. Hernandez
Olivia Jirarnee
David Castillo
Lary Gutierres
Felipe Monisal
Hortenria
Timenes
Wade Douglas
Clark Bell Washei
Homer Whitaker
Hertha Wintaker
Richard Peterson
Daisy Fink
Bart L. Newman
Joycelyn
Alberto Campos
Janie Veltz Sauce
Flash Gordon
Krom
Tao
Dorom
Porom
Casper
Aritor
Colonel Hoofer
Dervinis
Jimmy Murphy
Eden Ieee
S.A
U.S
S.A. Livestock
Federsi Atate
Irvices
San Tanto Giventock
Ora
Mediati Vic
Wits
Ontren
Canary Islands
Thy
LS Morin Ik
IAEA
Mesrudy Wre
Gagne Choice
Gene Akern
Solons
Beacon Hill
Bradley Dewey
Snonsevelt
Dies
Martin Dies
Tolurmistead
Walter Winchell
Walter Wingnell
Winchell
Dies Commititen
Grove
Jesse P. Sewell
den F. Moss
Arthur "Dugs
Baern
1. N.S
War Town
Dean
Ybat
First Baptist Church
Ath & Taylor Streets
Perry F. Webb
D.D
KABC
Training Union
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