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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1944

Page

5

Oklahoma Race Draws Barkley O Daniel Campaign Tie

Democratic national committee urged Senate Leader to aid hold a House seat in Oklahoma. Barkley plans active campaigning amid a traditionally Democratic district, with Republican rival Clark facing Democrat Slight in a special election atmosphere. Willkie outlined a path to victory focusing on national convention delegates and cooperation with other nations to avert war, while Stassen ruled out a campaign bid unless offered the nomination.

Democratic National Committee Senate Darkley Oklahraw Kenblacktar Roosevelt Barkley Congress House Jack Nichols W. G. Slight F. O. Clark Duct Wilkie Wisconsin Willkie Sperches Dewey Genera MacArthur Lieu Gomdr Harold B. Stassen Minnesota

Drivers Strike Halts Bus Line Across Southeast

NEW ORLEANS March 21. Greyhound-Teche bus line officials said hundreds of trips were halted from Mobile to New Orleans and east to Jacksonville Florida and Atlanta. H V Greensill president said the strike began shortly before midnight.

New Orleans Greyhound-Teche Pimpany Mobile Jacksonville Fik Atlanta H. V. Greensill

Girl Scout Troops Plan Play Day for City Semis

Girl Scout Troops No. 11 and No. 21 sponsor a play day for city girls from morning to noon on Saturday at House of Neighborly Service located at 407 North Veros Street. Activities include softball ping pong volleyball and folk dancing as part of a community youth event.

House of Neighborly Service Cala Veros

Outlawing rifles in hunting may spread for safety and conservation

The article argues that rifle use in hunting migratory birds is illegal in many areas and that even where allowed, stricter limits on chamber capacity and rapid fire may spread. It suggests future bans on high range and rapid fire rifles could arise from safety concerns as firearms evolve, noting Texas hunters and open country may resist such changes for generations. It emphasizes conservation and safety as core motives.

Villegal Texas America

Odd Fellows Name New Texas Grand Master

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Texas names Blake Ashby Carter of San Angelo as grand master, advancing from deputy grand master. Other officers include H. H. Lummis, grand treasurer, and H. B. Caddel of Denton. The Texas Assembly of Rebekahs elects Mrs. Jane Apple of Dallas as president, with other officers listed. Wato was chosen for next year’s mission.

Fort Worth Texas Independent Order of Odd Fellows Blake Ashby Carter Ian Angelo Claue 2. Carter San Antonio H.H. Lummnis Einnis H. B. Caddel Denton Texas Assembly of Rebekahs Jane Apple Dallas Addie Dell Aston Sherman Rebekah Mattie Knault Margaret. Salagiver McAlles Watinn Gene Lawitss el Paso Bertha Hubbard Porter Fort. Worth Emmi¢ King Fountain Orange Frances Thompason

Slim basque frock pattern 122 for warm days

Exsyla presents a slim side-buttoning basque frock pattern 122 describing fabric options cotton or sports rayon for warm days. It notes flat ironing, contrasting flé-rat details, and various sizes 12 to 40 with yardage and pattern orders, including a Meeldewerk motif book and a spring pattern catalog.

Exsyla San Antonio New Fork

First U.S. destroyer escort commissions with mixed crew

Boston March 21. The destroyer escort U S 5 Masonfirst is commissioned at the Boston Navy Yard. Officials say the crew includes 160 Negroes and 44 whites, making it the first U S naval vessel with a predominantly Negro crew. Two more Negroes have been appointed ensigns in the U S naval reserve, bringing the total to 11 Negro line officers.

Boston VFS Mason United States Naval Regia Great Lakes U. S. Naval Reserve Navy Department

Mrs doe Pat Alvertton honors bride elect Lola Bartlett

Mrs doe Pat Alvertton of McAllen honored Miss Lola Bartlett bride elect of Pvt. Donald Hamm with a buffet supper and miscellaneous shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Lee Earl Bartlett. Shirty i guests were invited.

Doe Pat Alvertton McAllen Lola Bartlett Pvt Donald Hamm Lee Earl Bartlett Shirty i

Mrs Derby Arrives in Austin From Bogota Colombia

Mrs Robert Derby and her daughter Susafi arrived Friday from Bogota Colombia and plan to spend about two weeks in Austin before returning home.

Miss Clemens Miss Toya Clemens James Halsted Ewing June Clemens New York City

S A Historians Slated to Speak at 48th Meeting

Four members of the San Antonio Historical Association will speak at the 48th annual meeting of the state association in Austin on April 28. Dr. Pat J. Nixon discusses Dr. Frederica Vergan's life in early 1800s San Antonio, Col. M A Crimmins details Eliott Roosevelt visits in Texas in 1876 77. Paul Adams speaks on The Unsolved Murder of Ben Thompson and pistoleer extraordinary. Chris Emmett talks on George Winfield Miller founder of the 101 Raven and his sporadic financial forays into texts.

San Antonio Historical Association State Association Austin Pat J. Nixon Frederica Vergan Uving San Antonio M. A. Crimmins Eliott Roosevelt Texas Paul Adams San Antonio Association Ben Thompson Pistoleer Chris Emmett George Winfield Miller The 101 Raven

Relatives invited to Roll of Honor for San Antonio war dead

Parents and relatives of San Antonio war dead or missing are invited as special guests Tuesday evening for the Benito Juarez Air WAC squadron dedication of a Roll of Honor. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Military Plaza and coincides with Benito Juarez's 138th birthday observance. Brief addresses are planned by Mayor Mauermann and M. C. Gonzales along with Army and Air Force representatives.

San M. C. Gonzales Mauermann

Military promotions reported among Eighth Air Force personnel

The report lists multiple service members promoted or serving in England and India during World War II. First Lieut Howard D Rant receives a captaincy in England with the Eighth Air Force. Capt Leonard Traylor promoted to major. Pvt Pearl R Borticher to sergeant. Staff Sgt Hayden Black promoted in India with the Tenth Air Force. and other Army Air Forces personnel including Sgt Henry R Sarre, Sgt Sammie R Goats, and Second Lieut William E Ewing noted among units stationed in Great Britain and the Mediterranean theater with various promotions and duties.

Howard D. Rant England Eighth Air Force Service Command Matte E West Locust Street Leonard Traylor Doris Traylor Richard Traylor Antonio Pearl R. Borticher McManigal Place Bertie M. Hoticher Eddie Robert Gary Randell India Hayden Crystal City Tenth Air Force Antonio T. Sandoval Joe Vita G. Spenrath Lahor Street Stair Edward P. Dechert Eddie F. Dechert West Baylor Vatreet Tamas A. Goodwin Jayred el Gueltar Sedjemane Valley Kanserine Pass Maknassy Bizerte North Africa Noah L. Harper Sherman Street Clarence J. Cude Luling William E. Ewing Castano Avenue Great Britain Alfred Gilmore H. ©. Gilmore Rigsby Avenue Wighth Air Force William Sreese A. H. Steese Lindsay Walk Leroy Jakeman C. E. Jakeman Argo Avenue Air Corps Herbert O. Pape Paul Pape LaVernia Ninth Air Force

Twin doll patterns and silk needlework catalog offer

Twin dolls are made by cutting two identical bodies pattern 472 includes transfer for dolls and clothes. Send 15 cents for patterns to San Antonio Light Nerndlecraft department San Antonio Texas. Include name and address. Fifteen cents more buys a 32 page needlecraft catalog with embroidery knitting crochet quilts home decor. Orders filled from New York. delivery may take two weeks or longer.

Ennis San Antonio Nerndlecraft Department San Antonso Texas New York

Junior League Meeting Delayed to March 28 30

The Joint Junior League postpones its March session at the Bright Shawl due to the arrival of Mrs Helene Lipscomb from the Association of Junior Leagues of America. Lipscomb will conduct two League Institutes on March 28 from 10 p m to 12 a m and 1 to 4 p m and on March 30 at the same hours.

Helenes Lipscomb Association of Junior Leagues of America Lipscomb League Institute

School Lunch Fund Cut From Wickard's Budget

Washington March 21 The House appropriations committee refused to restore 50 million dollars for operation of the school lunch program in the agriculture department supply bill for the next fiscal year The panel cut the bill by 93 million dollars and rejected expansion of the emergency rubber project It also reallocated nearly four million dollars to cover liquidation costs and heard testimony on production goals wage stabilization and penicillin availability for war aid officials cited food production hopes and labor measures as crucial to feed hundreds of millions and to sustain wartime effort.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Agriculture Department Farm Security Administration Guayule Eil United States George W. Hil War Food Administration California Hill E. May Department of Agriculture

Draftsmen travel to California for notable trip

A police chief a congressional candidate and a father of nine toured southern California after being drafted yesterday. Their visit showcased local ties and potential political momentum amid civic concerns.

Los Angeles California

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