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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1942
Page
8
A reflective critique on social change and reform, arguing the revolution has progressed unevenly over decades. It weighs government control trends from labor, farming, education, banking, housing, and charity, urging vigilance and a cautious pace to balance progress with stability.
On Monday morning a scaffold broke sending three workers to hospital in Avon. The most serious injuries were to Jen Watton, 43, of 820 Oak Street, and Ameilo Valde, 45, of 335 Paso Street. Mia Laurel Holgttts, 227 West Woodlawn, is among the injured. Chiada Tevnandey, 22, of 413 South Brazos Street, had lesser injuries. The fall from nineteen feet is under investigation.
A series of weekend traffic crashes left 15 people hospitalized ranging from minor cuts to severe injuries. Among the injured were George Vaughn 21 Hazel Joyce 24 Tony Connelly 21 and Willam Bald 28. A separate crash severely injured Rainonome 127 with an amputated leg. Police identified drivers Eugen Kramiey 21 and James Hirlag 4 among those involved as investigations continued.
An opaque wartime prose piece mocks civilian morale with garbled lines about winning the war through physical bravado and misdirected metaphors. The text shifts between boastful threats and self-contradictions, reflecting chaotic propaganda tones and unclear authorship.
Twelve men from San Antonio area were accepted for aviation cadet training by the Air Corps. Names listed include Larry Kerr, John Carpenter, Glenn Murtha Jr, Jack Buchanan, John DeFilippe, Thornton Stark, Jol Shepherd Jr, Hebert Fogg, Robert Goenaban, David Artie, Gun Fayelle Pass, and Robert Galvan. Additional enlistees for general assignment include BR Walkin, Ralph Nemes, Luther Bushaty, and Harold Bary.
Mayor Quin announced in San Antonio that there would be no parade on Army Day to keep production at full speed. A display of army equipment and a demonstration of fox holes built in the Philippine war theater were planned for Glens Meld on April 4.
Antonia Winkler St Michael's and Mary Helen Devines lead Catholic students in an oratorical contest at Central Catholic High School Monday at 8 p.m. on Catholic missions as the subject. Other speakers include Harvey McBee, Mary Alice Nori, and Jerry O'Dell among survivors. Interment with military honors planned at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
The Army’s mobile motor repair plants, centered at the Normoyle Quartermaster Motor Base, operate across Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Night and day crews repair and replace trucks, jeeps, and vehicles for combat units and permanent posts, with a three-division setup handling parts supply, transport instruction, and fourth-echelon repairs. A seven-department depot coordinates purchases, dispatch, and field servicing, keeping motorized units in action near the front.
A woman described a man locked inside a turtleback at Turtleback on Enter Avenue B and Twelfth Street. Police investigated after she departed and another man reportedly climbed in. The driver wore a uniform similar to that worn at Ducan field, she said.
Jurors were chosen in a criminal district court for the pistol slaying of D. at the Trailway Express garage. The case involves Lt. Edwards and a suspect from Wyoming Street. Proceedings began Monday as jurors were selected for trial.
A Veterans of Foreign Wars proposal urges a universal hand and heart salute for civilians and officials. If adopted by national and military groups, hats would be removed and held over the heart. The plan, received by Sam Houston post from battalion headquarters, follows the U S flag association approval.
The San Antonio American Legion Post No. 368 reports 5900 names turned in for petitions at headquarters 14 Auditorium Circle Gyro service offers drive by and pickup for signatures Dr Nelam Greeman post commander to convene a combined meeting of the executive committee and Stop Strikes group Monday noon P Schnadel committee chair urges petitions back by 8 p.m. Wednesday
Injured men include Mack Stankavich of 531 South Presa Avenue and two other victims. A Sunday night assault left one severely cut across the neck and hospitalized at Santa Road Hospital. Earlier, at Beeg's Mil tavern, Federicks Ayala and Aurello Ayla, ages 28 and 22, were struck over the head with a Talstol.
Sophia Feldmann Englehardt a San Antonio native died in San Francisco. Survivors include husband Alex Englehardt, sisters Mrs Louise Igahen and Mrs Mary Rogers, Mrs Kale F Hicks, brothers George Feldman of San Antonio and Ernest Feldmann of San Francisco. The notice was received here Monday.
Area Protestant women gather for the 9th District Protestant Church Women conference opening at Travis Park church. Speakers include Rev. Albert P. Shirkey and Rev. Everett Gomies on spiritual themes, with Rev. Samuel Terry addressing After the War and Amy Brown leading a panel on The Seven Areas of Christian Work. Local officers outline state convention actions as Mrs. Gloria Mann presides.
Funeral services for Mrs. Albarta Jane Lowry of San Sata nta were set for Monday at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Perry F. Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Kerrville Cemetery. Survived by two sons and daughter in law in Dallas, Georgetown, and British Guiana. more mourners listed. County court awards two contracts to widen and pave local avenues totaling about 2,914.20 with support from Dr M M Probandt. County approves funding for temporary sergeant and jail guard positions, plus eradication of water from courthouse area.
A Tuesday dance event sponsored by the USO YWCA is planned in Oklahoma City with arrangements led by Marian H. Ryder Mary Katherine Stewart Bernice Lor Morgan and June Redding. The event targets Oklahoma residents and aims to provide entertainment for military personnel and civilians alike.
LeBorde will not run for the constable seat in Precinct No 4. He cites advice from Minyor and party circles at city hall that pressured him. The decision follows reports from the Democratic machine during the simmer.
Officer L. G. Dunaway shot a large mongrel dog after it roamed the Alamo area Monday morning. The wild animal, believed rabid, caused store owners to shut doors and patrons to watch as Dunaway pursued it through the Plaza before the dog was killed near the Crockett hotel.
Rev Miller of First Presbyterian Church will be principal speaker at the city wide Easter sunrise service at Municipal Auditorium. Rehearsals for choirs and orchestra continue under Miss Marguerite E Hieman. Southwest Festival and Beethoven Lates choruses rehearse Monday at Madison Square Presbyterian. Mixed choir rehearses Friday at South St Marys Street. Orchestra directed by Otto Wick rehearses Monday evening at the quarter past five.
Lieut General Walter Krueger army commander flew from Camp Bowie Brownwood to inspect Patton army troops including the 81st Infantry. He was accompanied by his aide Maj. Pred R. Stork and pilot Capt. Ray IT. Martin and planned to return to San Antonio Tuesday.
Wunerat services were tele terse day for Mes Lge Allen 47 mother of Mrs H H Holloway of 410 Barrey Avenue who died Friday in Flint Michigan. Survivors include Mrs H R Holloway Mrs J R Mecord or Mary Tene McCord, all of 41 Bure Tet h avenue.
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