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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1941

Page

3

Trial of Air Strength Foreseen in Britain Germany War

London observers foresee a pivotal air war in 1940 as Britain and Germany race for air superiority. British plans aim to pound military targets and close the fighter bomber gap, while Germany seeks to break civilian morale and pave the way for invasion. British raids increase, but bomber fleets remain limited, with Berlin raids relying on smaller bomber groups. Neutral London reporting notes shortages of long range bombers and reliance on fighter air power.

Charles A. $Mith U.S New York London Britain Germany Norway Brittany Longo Channel Cerlain Churchill Archibald Algolair Snore Nowa RAF England Bettis Berlin

Daily services at Church scheduled guest speaker

Vice Rev. L. B. White of Waxahachie will be guest speaker at daily services at Christ Church on Ute Grove Avenue Chive, April 6 to 18. Two services will be held daily at ant and 8 p.m.

Cotton Increase Shown in Comal County 1940

In Comal County figures reveal 2235 bales of cotton produced in 1940. Special Agent J. L. Bintz reported to the Board of S ... Washington Report of 1932 iron shows omy.

New Braunfels Mazel Conlil Bintz Reasus Washington

Easter Bunny Fund Drive Opens at Local School

The Easter bunny حملة, a school event led by Miss Minnie Johnston, opens Monday to raise funds for crippled children in Bexar County. Each donated seat costs a penny, with proceeds supporting education for handicapped kids nationwide.

Crippled Children Schoels Minnie Johnston Bexar County

Medical Battalion Plans Five Day March From Fort Sain

Preparations are under way for a five day road march by the second Medical battalion starting from Fort Sain Houston in the morning. The convoy will include about 400 motor vehicles and carry 450 enlisted men and 40 officers. The route includes Lake Corpus Christi near Mathis, then Corpus Christi and Brownsville, returning via Laredo.

Fort Sain Houston Lake Corpus Christ Mathis Corpus Christi Browns- Wile Lareda

Rev Greer Warns Of Complacency At Sunday Service

The Derlla of Complacency will be the sermon subject by Rev Baxter B Greer during morning services at Highland Presbytering church Sunday. A program of special music will be performed by the women’s chorus conducted by Mrs L W Kennedy with Mrs G B Wright at the piano.

Greer Baxter B.D. Greer Highland KK Mra. L. W. Hen-nedy Mra. G, Be, Wright He Plain

Revival to Run Two Weeks at Hartman Place Church

Reverend Prunels E L Barnes will lead a two week Easter revival beginning Sunday morning at Hartman Place Christian Church located at 201 Hattimin Place. The schedule covers Sunday services each morning with emphasis on revival events and spiritual guidance.

Hartman Place Hattimin Place Prunels EL Barnes

Philadelphia death row trio to die in electric chair

Philadelphia report states three inmates condemned in a Philadelphia murder for insurance ring. Faut Petnila to be executed today at Bellefonte after a brief reprieve denial. Victim Lugi Laveezhio was killed in 1932, tied to a syndicate network.

Philadelphia Shyenecolliator Pennsylvenia Holmesburg Backview Bellefonte Lugi Laveezhio

Mud bricks to help farmers in Kansas research

Lawrence Kan Mateo A muddy future may heighten the American farmer's life. W C McNown of the University of Kansas reports a study on a weather resistant earth block 96 to 94 per cent soil cement with a small cement portion. Low cost mud bricks could build sheds and homes when practical methods are developed. Scientists note blocks endure weather. Officials back the project and plan a one story industrial lab using mud walls with soil cement blocks.

Lawrence Kan Mateo W. C. McNown University of Kansas McNown Prace Neal Tinlye Csty Kaas

Tropics Tricks Used for Touchdown Reunion

Detroit reporter recounts an odd encounter in a tropical setting where a seedy looking man, Al Buga, with a broad smile greets a former classmate in a playful, nostalgic exchange. The scene blends memory, humor, and a vague request for life favors amid the bustling crowd.

Goals of Girl Scouting Told at Cactus Conference

A sectional meeting of the Girl Scouts of America’s Cactus region, held at a country club, emphasized goals of Girl Scouting. Talks titled Genuine Relation to Current News and Community Needs the Girl Scouts highlighted health safety education and citizen participation. About 210 attendees included delegates from New York and national staff, with organizers and regional staff present.

Chizenchip Wwalning Girl Scouts of Almarica Country Club Adeas Maty Philp Montgomery Cactus Tie Alice Carney Cecile Hardy Oledr Schuottky New York Memehrs Ming Edith Simnett Mise Mio Crysler Katherine Shukla Dallas Sessim Cu B, B, McGinnsey Westover Rand

Court Findings in Maverick Case in County Court

The court upheld prior opinions in a dispute between Roxer County and Mayor Mary Maverick over tax collection. Judge Onions ruled parts of the action barred by a two year statute while allowing other claims, concluding Maverick did not owe the county money and some portions were collectible by the county. A total of 10,960 was collected during Maverick’s four years in office with 5,090 allocated to Maverick’s campaign.

Joh P. Onion Ana Colicheloss Mary Maverick Maverick Shayne Duge Gnie Sheypott Midge Ohio Yaky Unnises Co

State CPLA Group Holds S A Parley

Texas Certified Public Accountants meet at the Gutter hotel for an all-day session to plan their annual convention in Hayeton. Attending members include Sugarland president Walter C. Burer and others from Houston College Station Galveston and San Antonio with Roy Pope directing the group.

CPLA S. A. Parley Texas Socialyo Certified Public Accountants Satuday

Bexar Facets And Hazy School And City Notes

Notes from San Antonio area schools and officials mention MANnu and Miss Anna Brorerson at Seattle elementary, a tower replica project, and a student progress in National American Legal Horitical contests with a grant opportunity. Reports of jail dining room, a 948 model airplane, a librarian noting average books checked out, and Millard Prep School awaiting external exam results conclude these scattered items.

Mannu Anna Brorerson Seattle Venice Italy Bill Kiser Thomas Jefferson Aaron Seripr Alvision Campion San Antonio Bysi- News Ban Antonio Helen Denson Benth Mad Tie Broois Delferian Jerry Micicle Millard Prep

King Ruled Out Of Office in Texas Senate Reversal

March 29.17 in Austin reports the state lacked an auditor and emergency expert after the Senate rejected Tom King’s nomination. Attorney General Gerald M. Avren voiced the opinion that King should not remain as acting head, citing constitutional provisions on access to office and succession pending clarification.

Austin Texas Senate Tom C. King Gerald King Kite Majin

A. Gets Women's Federation Meet Returns To Owa Pulpit

The Rev Perry Webb, pastor of Ping Baptist, will return to his pulpit Sunday after an absence. The 1942 convention site of the Texas Federation of Women’s groups was announced. Webb has been in Texas for a revival, as the federation meeting closed in La Tein Friday night.

San Antonio Webb Mth Asstrick Texas Federation of Art Waco Thefthe Baptist Churen Irderitioy la Tein Livia Magnan Prest Tab Selene Ohm Antonie

Installation at Madison Square Presbyterian Church

An installation service at Madison Square Presbyterian Church will mark the ordination of elders J. Fletcher Pischer Logan Campbell N B Munsdon John G Watking Robert B Yands Dr Robert L Rhea A J Cantwell J G Hancock and De R W Whiteside. Deficans listed include TF aigeiy Walls 6 tz Winghoe Frank Borey Br and Walter Loughtidge.

Elters Oscie Nation Square Presbyterian J. Fletcher Pischer Logan Campbell Munsdon John G. Watking Robert Yands Robert L. Rhea A. J. Cantwell J. G. Hancock de. R. W. Whiteside

Debate on classical vs practical education at Tome school

Dr. Trene wely Mason Witte argues for merging classical and realistic education at Tome school for boys. Dr White, educator and publisher, supports practical training in secondary schools and notes many Tome prep graduates pursue professions. He emphasizes resident schooling and early exposure to skilled trades, contrasting vocational trends with traditional study.

Damnel Trenéwely Mason Witte Ponie School For Boys &T Bluebonnet Nate Frigay Tome Schapl Alch White Im. de. White Muielt

Church Plans Faster Music Program at Easter Service

The Beacon Hit Presbyterian church will present a faster music program at the Easter service in Weapel. A choir of 40 voices will perform under conductor Kirkpotelek. Dr. Whitn, a Bostonian educator, discusses education, realism, and the integration of theory with practice. He has taught at several Eastern colleges and edited Education magazine. Captain Thurberbolt is referenced in a mystery novel he plans to publish. alumni events and travel to Houston and Dallas are noted.

Beacon Hit Presbyterian Church Whck Etureh] Inditorium Gotoist Lois Frritssworl Kirkpotelek Frie Dr. White Murdock School Nerchatt Dinivaralvn Murvard Staley Cal ieRe Holchiess Tagght Creative Witing AG Ens Jeges Bec D.C. Arath Aid Company Text Took Publishers Education Magazie Ainone Wile Captain Thurmterbolt San Antonio Wiliam C. Clegnta Cociadan Mrs. White San Antone

YWCA Pool Set to Open Monday for Summer Season

The YWCA swimming pool will open Monday for the 194 summer season. Mrs. Bas Pom Retshaw, chairwoman of the health education committee, announced the improvements made over winter. Dressing rooms and shower areas have been completed and a schedule of plunge hours and hours for lesser activities will be posted at the Y’s basement office.

Y. W Baspom Retshaw To VW

Yelvington to Be Revival Speaker at Central Baptist

The Rev SL Yelvington will speak at a revival meeting at Central Baptist Church Monday night. He formerly pastored at Bay Antania and is known for his preaching at Foy tte Baptist church.

Yelvington Velvington Central, Baptist Church Mehl Stale Vingellas Foy Daphnh Ferple Snweh Bay Antania

Money Miracles Topic of Sermon At Hotel

The sermon on Money Miracles is set for Sunday at 3409. Rev Sam Lerry Lwfire will preach to the Business Men's Bible class gathered in the Gunter hotel Madison Square Presbyterian church and the holy clique will be in charge of singing.

Maowcues Ornney Sam Lerry Gunter Hotel Madison Squaee Ilenisin

British Press Pursuit Of Thlans In Egypt And Ethiopia

British mechanized forces press pursuit across Cheren to the capital in Ethiopia, with exhausted Italian units forced to surrender along the 42 mile road as British advance nears. In Ethiopia, operations aim to position for a decisive strike against Jourdawn and to sever rail links isolating the Ethiopian capital. The walled town of Harny fell recently as British forces move north to strike from that area. Desirable rooms and apartments advertised in the text, unrelated to the military report.

Cairo Egypt Tesporte Traliay Cheron Asmara Wir Critrean Checen Ethiopia Jourdawn Echioyiay Harny

Fabled Saga of Indian Prince in a Glowing Portrait

A bizarre dispatch from Kulhepur by H. George Pranks paints a gaudy Maharajah as a near Hollywood icon. The tale features lavish tastes, fantasies, and eccentricities, alongside promo blurbs for The American Weekly and related Sunday magazines urging readers to buy.

India H. George Pranks Kulhepur Estes Americany Weekly San Antonito Helen Topping Miller Sineay Aéria Nist

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