Military radio and aviation cadets tied to world war II service
The piece lists military radio operator and electrician ratings at ships and bases, plus aviation cadets from San Antonio and Col Dudley W Watkins, with family military connections. It notes Lieut Jack C Hart's aerial victories, Captain Joli B promoted to captain, and Captain Rogers on active duty with a recent leave in Sidney Australia. It also includes an unrelated diet ad and a pastry reference from North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seldon
Pony
Maritime Service
Galluips Island
Boston Tinbor
Mass
Donald J. McDonald
Kelly Neld
Gohunihus
Miss
Airnty Air Field
Woodfull W. Watking
Earle Pass Army Air Field
Watkins
San Antonio
Htmd
Dudley W. Watkins
AAP Proving eTeund Command
Elginfledt
Pla
Alvin A. Milbigr
Tah H Street
AAF
North Africa
Eminin
Jack C. Hart
Calvert
Kelly Field
Joli B
Mathis High School
W. O. Rogers
Biz Foot
Rogers
New Gaines
Sidney
Australia
Proctors Arrive at Fort Sam Houston Quarters
Mr and Mrs Mert Proctor arrived from Abilene Lyo weeks ago for duty at Fort Sam Houston. They occupy quarters at 400 Dickman Road. Mert Proctor Jr. is a senior at Texas Military Institute. The Proctors have been stationed at Fort Sam Houston several times in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vol
Mert Proctor
Abilene Lyo
Fort Sam Houston
Dickman Road
Meir
Mert Proctor Jr
Texas Military Institute
Proctors
Fort Samm Houston
Visitors Return Home After Short Fort Worth Visit
Mrs. A. A. Wright and Mrs. John Chambers returned to Fort Worth Monday after visiting friends here for the past days. Mrs. 7. B. 5. Randall accompanied them and will be a guest in Mrs. Chambers' home. The Council of Protestant Church Wormer will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Travis Park Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Wright
John Chambers
Fort Worth
Randall
Chambers
Council of Protestant Church
Wormer
Travis Park Methodist Church
Mrs Dees Depart Lakeland Move After Visit
Mrs Dees departs for Lakeland Florida where Lieutenant Dees is stationed after visiting here with her mother Mrs Charles Bransiaw. Mrs Byat shaw relocates this week moving from her apartment at 611 Broadway as part of a residence change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dees
T. Allen Dees
Ief
Tess Day
Lakeland
Fla
Lieutenant Dees
Charles & Bransiaw
Byatshaw
Broadway
Ladies of Third Army Organize Social Group
The Third Army hosts its Ladies group forming a social circle with a meeting on March 8 at the Community House Fork Sam Houston. Mrs GC B Perkins elected president and Mrs JF Conklin secretary, with board members C K Cheever Everett Busch and FF Gallagher. The group plans a dinner at the Aurora hotel at 541 p.m with reservations led by Mrs Te J McKee. Headquarters of the Third Army under Gen Courtney Hodges recently at Port Sam Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Third Army
Ladies of the ‘Third Army
Sam Houston
GC. B. Perkins
JF. Conklin
Mesdames
C. K. Cheever
Everett Busch
F. F. Gallagher
Aurora Hotel
Te. J. McKee
Third Army
Courtney H. Hodges
Port Sam Houston
Supper Honors Bauers at Trinity University Hosts
Dr. and Mrs. GC McGavock of Trinity University hosted a Sunday evening buffet in their home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bauer of New York City. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Harold Bauer, Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. Paul Schwab, Mrs. Monroe Everett, Miss Jean Everett of Dallas, Mrs. Tilton Davis of Chicago, and other guests such as Dr. George Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Clay McChaughy, and Dr. P. S. Eawen, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hareld Bauer
New York City
GC. McGavock
Trinity University
T. F. Sessions
McGavock
Harold Bauer
Mas. W. W. Jackson
Paul 4. Sthwab
Monroe c. Everett
Jean Everett
Dallas
Tilton Davis
Chicago
George l. Robinson
Junge
John Wheeler
Clay McChaughy
M. K. Smilth
Clyde J. Hall
Kaseph Burger
Albert Herff Nere
Virginia Power
P. S. Eawen
Mrs Morris Visits Brig Gen Marin Wife Overseas Fort Sam
Mrs Morris visiting Mrs Morris Morris, wife of Brig General Marin, overseas, spent a weekend at the Fort Sam Houston Officers' club. She was accompanied back to Austin where she will make her home for the duration, by her son Walter Morris, a student at Texas Military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Morris
Marin
Quest
Fort Sam Houston
Austi
Walter Morris
Texas Military
Miss Thorne Sets Date For Wedding With Grobe
Miss Betty Thorne selected April 15 as her wedding date to Leon Grobe. The ceremony will be at 8:30 p.m. at Laurel Heights Methodist church, with a reception at the Thorne home for her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Thorne. Numerous prewedding events are planned, including showers and luncheons hosted by Mrs. A. J. Gowan, Mrs. Jack Wright, Miss Craig Jackson, Mrs. Stiles, Lea Fonda, and Miss Beatrice Fassnidge, culminating April 8 with a bridesmaids luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty “Thorne Fies
Leon Grobe
Laurel Heights Methodist Church
Cadet Chapel Rites Marry Miss Dartington and Lt Trout Jr
Miss Mary Jane Dartington wed Lt Ralph W. Trout Jr. at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center chapel. The ceremony featured Chaplain John Rogers, organ music, best man Burton W. Clark, and maid of honor Anne Pridgen. A reception followed at the bride’s home with guests from Austin and Houston among others. Lt Wine debank heads to Port Dix after duty in North Country Hood. Miss Alive Jaty to review Death Ty a Holiday for Shakespeare event at Miss Lida Raskin’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Dartington
Ben L. Darlington
Ralph W. Trout Jr
Sume Air Corps
Ralph W. Trout
Tudkinopolis
Ind
San Antonio
Wy Sprvins
H. Shepard
8. McKee
By Smart
Austin
Mra
W. McNeil
Houston
Kate
Miss Alive Jaty
Philp Barry
Lida Raskin
Dinner Party honors and mis also observed
Inter Theme Monday evening a small dinner party honored Mescames J Steve Anderson ar Willis L Smith and Bob Allen Street of Oklahoma City. Ten guests included Presidents and past presidents of PEO chapters of San Antonio. A musical tea for honor guests will be hosted Tuesday at Mrs H B Monsman home 205 Past En cinal. Mrs W Miller and Mrs A L Thompson preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pouups
Mescames
J. Steve Anderson
Willis L. Smith
Bob Allen Street
Oklahoma City
PEO
San Antonio
Chanter AL
H. B. Monsman
W. Miller
A. L. Thompson
M. S. Hallam
Charles Moore
Patricia, Housman
iCasualties S A Man Dies From Wounds In Italy Area
The war department has notified the widow Mrs Mary Granieri of San Antonio that her husband Tony Granieri died March 3 in Italy from wounds suffered in action. He served with the 36th division and had received the Purple Heart. Surviving are his widow and a 3 month old daughter Mary Agnes, his parents Mr and Mrs Tony Granters, a sister Mrs Frank Fabris, and brothers John, Ernest and Tony Granters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
War Department
iMary Granieri
Granieri
Sion
Sulphur Springs
Mary Agnes
Tony
Granert
Frank Fabris
John
Ernest
Tony Granters
Tech
Yay O Pinner
Leiply Street
Germany
James, Howell
San Antonio
Pinner
Jesse
Marvin
Charles Pinner
Simer
Finner Hig Bern
Fingland
Reanl
Duncan Meld
Edgewood High School
New Revenue Law Tax on Various Personal Items
The article explains the new federal income tax starting in April, detailing taxes on medical prescriptions, cosmetics, toiletries, jewelry, alarm clocks, and silverware. It notes 20 percent tax on many items, exemptions for some utilitarian goods, and varying rates based on cost thresholds. It also mentions efforts by Deputy Collector Harry C. Boe to enforce the new measures and clarifies which items are taxed or exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Boe
inter+nal revellut
Hartmans to Visit. Hartman Family Arrival Planned
Captain and Mrs. Al W. Hartman and their son will arrive Monday from Pampa for a three week stay. Their host is Mrs. Hartman’s parents Mr. and Mrs. MK Towns, while Markman assists at Kelly Gate.
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al W. Hartman Ar
Tel
Arive Monfay
Pampa Fel
Optain Markman
Kelly Gell
Nurses Return to Solomon Islands White Women Arrive
Since January 1942 white women have returned to the Solomons after evacuation. About 127 American nurses are active now, with USO entertainers the only prior visitors. Barracks, guard posts, and limited swimming mark life for the arriving nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomons
AL Dopking
Tulaga
Solomon Tristuds
G. L's
States
Marie Petersen
Capron
Tilag
Mdeut
Catherine Yarnall
Mr. Carter
Pas
Mrs Wilson Visits Mother in Homecoming Tour
Mrs Wilson arrives Saturday from Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania to visit her mother Mrs Mable Glasscock and sister Miss Mytle G Hall for a week. She plans to fly to Dallas to join Lieutenant Wilson, then return to go to Corpus Christi. En route she stops in Dallas to see sister Miss Sue Wilson at Southern Methodist University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emus . Wilson
Gilda Glasswork
Mechanicsburg
J. Yg
Wilson
Naval Supply Depot
Mable* Glasscock
Myttle G. Hall
Dallas
Lieutenant Wilson
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Sue Wilson
Southern Methodist University
Breakfast honors Helen Ioscomb with Junior League leaders
Mrs Helen Ioscomb of New York, a Community Service staff member of the Association of Junior Leagues of America, was honored at a Monday breakfast hosted by Mrs Clifton George Sr. Other guests included Junior League board members. Several club events follow with notices for League Institute sessions and upcoming meetings at multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ioscomb
New York
Association of Junior Leagues of America
Clifton George Sr
Junior League Board
James Perry Shankie
Ernest, Rubsaien
Fred Bute
Woscomb
League Institute
Bright
Navy Lists Wounded and Missing San Antonio Names
Listed names include Walter C. Swarner Jr captain and Mrs Dorothy M. Swaner of Mercedes with status wounded. Arthur L. Spellmann private first class of USMC with mother Mane Spellman, reported missing. Also James Bonnyman Ronk, Mrs Nonna Evelyn Ronk, and others tied to San Antonio and nearby streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Ferrinenn Sreay
M. Calhoun
Elizabeth A. Calhoun
Balley Street
San Antonio
Wayne R. Arthur
Wesley A. Arthur
Weslaco
Augustin J. Ballesteros
Guadalupe J. Balles- Largs
Willow Street
Laredo
Leonardo Rodriguez
Maria Rodrigues
Jourdanton
Julias F. Rohan
Sophie Rohan
Yoakum
Lawrence G. Schaefer
Sophie Schaefer
la Grange
Burdpesaarent
Garland Owens
Minnie Owens
Alsinelos Street
San Antonin
Mediterranean
Ant
Rosabell M. Well
Norwood Street
Walter C. Swarner Jr
Dorothy M. Swaner
Mercedes
Arthur L. Spellmann
Slays
USMC
Mane Spellman
James Bonnyman Ronk
Nonna Evelyn Ronk
East Sa
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Peter John Stelling
Mrs. Dunn
Maplewood
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East
Dalkyfiew
Mrs. Stelling
Charlotte, N. Y
Canterbury
Fort Sam
Svercels Liews
Charles Svercel
Caroler Beatrice
Svercel
Bea Morin
Canin Bowie
Frieda van Emden
Texas
India
Bauers
Mrs. Morris
Miss Nee
Daie
Deut
Edward A. Widebank
Dorothy F. Frels
Leutenant Winedebank
Port Dix
N. J
Norkh Cxtny Hood
Tawi Hall
Dorothy Fuldheim
San Pedro Playhouse
Bright Shay
S.A
Frank Gmaniers
Pico
Selec
Mro Eeekel
CTI
Pera Wss
Hartmans
Yarnail
Philippines
Ueeve
Otte Girissier
Columbia City
Yamnail
Mrs. Wilson
Creative Art
Pan American
Gutter Hotel
Douglas Round Table
P.m
J. R. Kilgore
Patterson Avenue
la Visita Delphian
W.R. Quin
Yorrell Reas
Plymouth
Atimex
Alamo Plaza
Sallaly
Leammerce St
Garfield
Mr. Trwiddie
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