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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1944

Page

2

Lonergan Confession Questioned in Trial

In New York court, Wayne Lonergan's confession is debated as prosecutors seek to admit statements allegedly coerced by promises of leniency. The defense contends Lonergan spoke under duress after hours of questioning without sleep, amid testimony from state witnesses and questions about the couple’s blighted marriage and the fate of their 14 month old son.

WEW York Wayne Lonerghe Edward V. Broderick Ehlec Dedonge Wex Yeaterney Patricia Aircraftean Broderick Lonergan Jacob Grumet

Reverend Baucom to preach Christmas morning service

Reverend H. G. Baucom, pastor of First Baptist Winnsboro and former pastor at First Baptist Church of San Antonio, will preach the Christmas morning service at Government Hill Baptist Church.

Fev. H. G. Baucom First Baptist Church Winnsboro South San Aronio Government Hil Baptist Church

Spring pattern patterns for junior misses and linens

Ruffles and sugar junior miss patterns offer styles 9053 and 9043 in multiple sizes with yardage requirements for 39 inch fabric. The pattern set includes Netdiework motifs for linens and garments. send 20 cents, name address and style number to San Antonio Light Patient Department. A Marian Martin 1944 spring pattern book can be ordered for ten more cents with free printed pattern. orders fulfilled from New York with potential two week delivery.

Jim Smart San Antonio Texas Marian Martin New York

Miss Scholtz Weds in Fort Sam Houston Chapel

Miss Helen Evan Scholtz first lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps wed Fort Sam Houston’s post chapel Friday evening. Chaplain Patrick Shanley officiated with music by Sgt. B. Pred McGrowan. Maid of honor Louise Georgia, best man Capt. Pverett Turner, and ushers Lieuts. Guy A. Karr and J. F. McNeil attended. Reception followed at the Women’s Club. The couple planned a Monterey Mexico trip and will reside at Fort Sam Houston.

Helen Evan Scholtz Neutenant Army Nurse Corps William W. Scholtz Aii Robert Willams Haines Fort Sam Halston Fred C. Haines Franklin, Neb Post Port Sam Houston Patrick Shanley B. Pred McGrowan Louise Georgia Non Fort Bam Houston John W. Eckhart Brooke General Hospital Meotemes al Tedd Milton Alison Gustav Pagenstecher Jense Jonas Mildred Templeton George Stannus John Tartfner Francis Frasher Miss Darnthy Eckhart

Miss Biery Weds Officer in Fort Worth Ceremony

Miss Dorothy Biery of San Antonio wed Lieut. Robert L. Hoagland of Youngstown Ohio on March 18 at North Fort Worth Baptist Church. Matron of honor was Mrs. Waynn Dickinson of Fort Worth. Mr. Dickinson served as best man. The couple reside in Chil dress where Hoagland is an instructor at the army air field.

Robert L. Hoagland JR Fort Worth Dorothy Biery Vermelle Biery San Antonio Robert L. Horgland Robert J. Hoagland Yacyngstown Ohio North

Daughter Born To Means Gol and Mrs Howard Meany Parents of Jo Allyn

Gol and Mrs Howard Meany announce the birth of daughter Jo Allyn on March 3 in San Antonio. The family includes the baby’s paternal grandmother and relatives from Kane, Pennsylvania. Miss Bilee Hickock hosts the San Antonio alumnae chapter at Alpha Omega Flat Monday evening at 7 48.

Gol Howard WM Meany Davehter Jo- Allyn

British Honor Mrs Roosevelt at Caribbean Defense Command

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt was elevated into the Super Royal Order of Hyperterrestrial Hoppers by Lieut. Gen. George H Brett aboard a military transport plane crossing the equator off the Ecuadorian coast. The order is limited to those who have crossed the equator in military aircraft.

Caribbean Defense Command Franklin D. Roosevelt George H. Brett Equator Ecusdorean

Sewell Announces Sermon Subjects at Local Church

Jesse P. Sewell, minister at 119 Grove Avenue, will speak Sunday at 38:48 a.m. on Are We Christians and at 7:30 p.m. on Are We Idolator. Bible classes begin 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. A 7:10 p.m. twenty minute song drill is directed by Ben Franklin Moss, assistant and minister of the church.

Jesse P. Sewell Grove Avenue Sundey Christias Ben Franklin Moss Salst

Embroidered Motifs for Towels and Pillows

A San Antonio Light Needlecraft notice offers transfer patterns for towels and pillows in Mr and Mrs or His and Hers motifs. Pattern 08 includes 32 patterns averaging 4 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches with color schemes and stitches. Send 15 cents to obtain the patterns or 5 cents for a 32 page catalog of embroidery knitting crochet and home decorations.

San Antonio Needlecraft Texas York of Fine Ned

Love Letters Read From Joan Barry Trial History

A juried session in the Chaplin case featured Joan Barry’s letters to Charlie Chaplin, with defense attempts blocked by Judge O’Connor limiting questioning about her past associations. The court admitted portions of a November 1942 letter while excluding earlier pages, revealing emotional passages as Barry cried during cross examination.

Joan Barry LOG Angeles Nasren Ove Jeter Charlie Chaplin Jerry Greales Chaplin Giesier Tld Miss Barry Glesler Joan Hans Reusch Otherwee Unidenfled Mexico United States Jona O'Connor Charles H. Carr Tulsa Cla Gharies Rou Aving Ike New York Bridget Uhrney Tye

Davis Delivers Sermons At Grestholm Church

At Grestholm Presbyterian Church Davis M. Francis, pastor, will preach two sermons in services on Sunday. The morning message is Forsaken But Not Defeated based on Echoes from Calvary. Evening sermon titled Why Do the Innocent Suffer? will be offered.

Grest.-holme Presbeterian Church Francis M. Davis Bbssartes Calvary

Grace Church Revival Opens with Pastor Inme Speaking

The Rev. J P Inme of Grace Church of the Nazarene will preach at both Sunday services in Denver boulevard and St Anthony layenue. Morning topic With Christ in the Garden evening topic Limiting God revival led by Rev F Eugene Lewis of Corpus Christi opens Tuesday. Pre prayer services nightly at 7 30 p.m.

J. P. Inme Grace Church of the Nazarene Denver Boulevard St. Anthony Layenue Ghrist F. Eugene, Lewis Corpus Christi

Mt Calvary Sermons Preview by Pastor Leblech

The Rev W Eb Leblech of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church West Poplar Street speaks Sunday morning on The Blessing of Spiritual Life and preaches evening on The Power That Kept Him on the Grass. Midweek Lent service features Christ's Seven Words From the Cross.

W. EB. Leblech Mt. Calvary Luttheran Church West Poplar Streat

Caldwell county stock show plans at Lockhart fairgrounds

The Caldwell county Farm and Youth groups announced their annual stock show and sale to be held Saturday in Lockhart. The event features an 12 calves 6 hogs and 150 chickens exhibiting livestock judged at 9 a.m. and sold at noon.

FPA Caldwell County Lockhart

Fred Bristol Wins T.M.I. Oratory Test

Fred Bristol, 17, wins intramural John Paul Jones oratorical contest at Texas Military Institute. He advances to city finals in Munich Karnes county auditorium, with calves and hogs sale on Litteood Avenue. The program, tied to Hearst newspapers, offers more than 20,000 in prizes and gears youth to the life of John Paul Jones. Winners reach Chicago for midwest finals April 3, with the national winner to be chosen in New York April 38.

Fred Bristol T.M.I John Paul Jones Texas Military Institute Munich Karnes County Formpal Auditorium Serurdas Ers Bristol Iver Westjahmn Sele Kenedy Wednes- Litteood Avenue San Antonio Light Hearst 3Kiol Jonna Paul Jones Chicago Chost New York Johny Paul Jossh

Negro 4-H club notes progress in Texas 1943 pork feed

J W Potts praises Texas Negro 4-H club work as 6934 club boys in 43 counties report large outputs. They produced pork for 400 troops, fed 4749 animals, grew nearly 2000 acres of corn and 1400 acres of peanuts, plus 154 beef and 207 dairy head. About 500 members own 2600 purebred animals including 800 sows and gilts.

Negro 4-H Club Doys Texas J. W. Potts

Deithloff Outlines Sermon Topics for Sunday and Wednesday

The Rev. C. J. Deithloff of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Marian and Malone streets announces Sunday sermon on Christ Gives His Soul Atoning Offering for Us and Wednesday vespers topic Christ's Pathway Through Affliction to Satisfaction.

C. J. Deithloff Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Marian Malone Streets Christ

Invasion Mention Hailed by Red Press in Soviet

Moscow reports Prime Minister Churchill’s speech as central to invasion plans. The Soviet press highlights his hint that invasion forces in Britain will move during a two day inspection period. Attention focuses on Western Europe soon seeing action.

Moscow Churchill Britain Tadeo Europe

Illustrated Talk On Leprosy Slated

Dr. X R Kellersberger, general secretary of the American Mission Leprosy, will give an illustrated lecture at Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p m Sunday. He notes a leprosy case found in San Antonio and occasional cases in this region. He mentions plans to open a mission office in Dallas to serve this district. The lecture is open to the public.

X. R. Kellersberger Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church San Antonio Dallas

Dallas Evangelist To Begin Series At South San Antonio

Dallas evangelist Flavis R. Yeakley of Highland Park Church of Christ will start a gospel meeting at the South San Antonio Church of Christ this Sunday and run through Abii 6 with services at 10 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily Roy F. Stephens serves as the South San Antonio minister Yeakley formerly lived in San Antonio and led Beacon Hill Church of Christ

Flavis R. Yeakley Highland Part Church of Christ Dallas South San Antonio

Livestock Market Notes From San Antonio Sales

San Antonio livestock market figures from the Fefera State Market News show bids and prices for cattle hogs and lighter stock. The report lists various weights, prices and sale terms with references to dances and social events at Hermann Sons Hall and Hill Top Hall.

Qirola Fefera State Market News San Antonio Ronnie Ae Hermann Sons Hall Paws Py Werder Kedluin Nasgizop Alfred Schaefer Marmotilzers Tax Inc Herman’s Hall Bat Mar Saus Ali Wis Austin Hwy al Schnabel Orch Rus Cat R Sood Choles Sat Majestic Oreh tAdv Snickith Geo Vehaice

Installation Service Set at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church at North Alamo and Fourth streets will host an installation service Sunday morning led by Pastor Dr. PLD. Mier. Newly elected elders, deacons, and trustee Col. Wm. M. Me jTolosh will be installed. At 4 PM, a city wide Presbyterian youth rally will be held at Harlandale Presbyterian Church on South Flores and Haravenye.

First Presbyterian Church North Alamo Fourth Streets Pld. Mier Col Paul 3 Rial H. G. Earnest J. £. Kuykendall Dr. Mf W. McCurdy Russell B. Wine R. A. Wiseman Frank W. Young James R. Caldwell

Ranch Foreman Burned In Prairie Fire Near Hale

PLAINVIEW March 25 Ranch foreman Fuller was critically burned in a prairie fire that swept six miles in an hour near the Tony Chisholm ranch twelve miles west of Hale Cen ten. His wife, daughters, and ranch employees fought the blaze, which came within a few hundred yards of the ranch headquarters. Mrs Fuller found her husband after he became entangled in a burned wire. His clothes were burned off.

Plainview BRRB Fuller Tony Chisholm Hale Raerh

Nazis Aid Escape of Graf Spee Crewmen

German embassy aided escape of Graf Spee crew members to Germany, federal police said after uncovering proof. Government communique announced arrests widening Axic espionage probe in Argentina as investigations continued.

Buenos Atres Germany Graf Spee Axic Argentina

Nine Police Killed In Holy Land Riots

Jerusalem and surrounding cities faced coordinated explosions and demonstrations that wounded police officials, with several killed and many injured. The clashes disrupted police headquarters in Jerusalem, Jaffa, Tell Aviv, and Haifa during a nationwide protest wave. In Washington, Democratic Leader Barkley announced a tentative Easter recess agreement between the Senate and House from March 30 to April 12.

Holy Land Jerusalem Jedfa Tell Aviv Haffr Solons Washington Barkley Senate House

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