We’ve Done Our Ditch in Hell amid War Time Verse
A fragment from a wartime lyric printed in uncensored form appears here. It juxtaposes grim tasks with bleak humor as a speaker reflects on leaving behind matters and a claim of digging vast trenches. The piece ends with a hopeful note that when they die they will go to heaven for they have done their ditch in well.
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Byron
Ti Puerto
Kelly Field
Jyyé
Hal
Fils
Tits Core
Hell
Una
Hunveri
Ahnak
Milton
Olf York
Hebimt
Peter
Notable Honor Society Induction Amid Camp Life Tales
Aunt Mrs George P Godfrey and others are described as already serving in drab camp duties and celebrated for becoming members of the Dram Eposion Sema tional scholastic honor society. Key figures include George McCoy John Munro Godfrey Charlie Grace and Buster Boyles as they prepare for assignments at Camp Bowie and destinations in New York and New Jersey.
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George P. Godfrey
George McCoy
John Munro Godfrey
Charlie Grace
Buster” Byoyles
Drit Eposion Sema
Sational Scholastic Honor Society
Anita Eta
Anay
Ab Doid
Camp Bowie
New York
New Jersey
Parades and Ironies in a College Community
A fragment from a campus scene recounts marches and parades, odd rituals, and humorous if messy verse. It mentions Peter, Pastlo Rico, and figures like Ernie, Prances Parkinson Keyes, and Sgt. Bowlinger, plus events at Our Lady of the Take college and a church archbishop’s reception.
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Prances Parkinson Keyes
Cultor and Reclurer
Tocal
Cash Stolen From Several Local Homes and Vehicle
A series of thefts were reported as a medical building cash stash, a hidden $21 in a bureau drawer, a jacket and trousers from a car, and $10 from a purse were taken. Victims include De. W. 5. Buk, Mrs. J. W. Schnetzer, and others. Police informed by Paul Matthies and Matte Wilson.
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Buk
Pattor
Paul Matthies
Southolme Street
Losayn Street
J. W. Schnetzer
Corona
Matte Wilson
West
Commerce Street
Pxillee
Main Avenue
Suspect Arrested After Downtown Gunplay In Shoplifting Case
A downtown chase began after four shots were fired and an Amarillo man was arrested for shoplifting at Joske's Department. Detective Joe Lara said the suspect took five pairs of gloves, fled down Commerce Street, and was restrained by Bias Alvarez at Commerce and Lesova Streets until Lara arrived. Bond set under 30 dollars for J. Bocket, listed as sun Arie.
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Amarillo
Joe Lara
Joske
Lara
Commerce Street
Commerce
Lesova
Bias Alvarez
Navided
Bocket
J. 8
Black
Addreess
Sun Arie
Customers Fail in Cash Box Grab at A-1 Safe
Two men demanded change for a four dollar bill and tried to take the cash box holding 129 dollars at the A-1 Safe on Astin Street. A female clerk was struck in the face and restrained as the thieves fled. police later arrested two suspects in a black sedan near Nagalitoy Street.
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de- Hoan
Tie Wotan
Miss Ronn
Woman Slayer Suspect Held in Mexico
George Oflegr, 97, awaiting trial in San Antonio for a murder charge, was arrested in Nuevo Laredo with Mexican police help after a four day search. Matnie Garza was found murdered at 408 1-2 South Flores, throat slashed, believed to be killed with a broken glass tray. Lawmen aim to extradite Oflegr to face Garza and Canedo cases. prior indictments and dismissals trace back to 1930s.
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George Oflegr
San Antonio
Nuvea Lareda
Matnie Garza
Fiorés
EL A. Toscana
Hina
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Mate Garza
South Flores Street
Mealto
Garza
Ganedo
Travelers Post Plans Campaign by Posy De at Dallas Post
The Travelers Protective Association post in America opened this week with a semi annual visit from A. W. Bourke Texas state secretary treasurer at Dallas meeting S A Clark president George Tinker vice president Oscar Holekamp secretary treasurer and Arthur Deck membership chair. Advance plans set for state convention in Waco in May and national convention in Grant Rapids Michigan.
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Travelers Post
Posy de
Travelers Protective Association
vAmerica
Utis
A. W. Bourke
Texas
I Dallas
Bourke
Tere Whit S.A. Crark
Pos D
George Tinker
Oscar Holekamp
Artur Deck
Waco
Grant Rapits
Mich
Igun
Woman Injured in Auto Collision
Miss Sedaley Brown, 28, of 21th East Commerce Street, injured Saturday when her car collided with another on Ghuyan and Euclid streets. Passenger Miss Crew rode with Sydvester Mitelyell of 2403 East Commerce Street. Driver of the other car identified by Police as C. L. Sadler of 690 Rast Oltws y Drlyes.
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Sedaley Brown
East Commerce Street
J. l Grolmann
Wyoming Street
Grohman
Alster
Lito
Commerce
Sie
Hollywood Big Names Tie With Sam Goldwyn in Andersen Film
Hollywood reports Sam Goldwyn joins Walt Disney to produce The Life and Stories of Hans Christian Andersen with a live action core and animated sequence. Cary Grant lands the Monty Wooley role in The Man Who Came to Dinner. George Kaufman approves a younger lead after studio persuasion. Madeleine Carroll and Bob Hope paired for The Lady in Pursuit, while many stars and staff shuffle between projects and locations in a bustling industry update from Hollywood.
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Lovella ' Mailen
Splts
Cory Grant
Monty Wooley
Dick Warner
Hal Waillis
George Kaufman
Cary Grant
Kaufman
Cary
Alexander Woellratt
Alex
Hope
Madeleine Carrot
Buddy de Syt~ Wareon
Bob
Madeleine
Elie
Kenneth Farl
Curtis Kenlyon
Fin
Pam
Dorothy Lanour
Sam
Three men hurt in fight over girl at Guadalupe tavern
An affray at a Guadalupe tavern left three men injured and sent to Robert B. Green Hospital. G Hernandes, 32, of 315 Burnet, Porter, 20, and L Algula, 31, of 807 Soult Biryzos, were treated for lacerations and other injuries.
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Fria
Guadalupe
Robert B. Green Hospital
Palice
Dante
Guadalupe Suiel
G. Hernandes
Burnet Streets
Porter
West
Ce Sienet
L. Algula
Soult Biryzos
Attackers Slash, Beat 2 Men on South Ta redo Street
An unarmed assailant attacked a man on South Ta redo street with no knife. Milton Gonzales, 44, of 1610 West Commerce street, told police Saturday. Humberto O'Gan reported one man beaten by steal men in the 80 block of Malu avenue. He could not identify the attackers.
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Bha
Ta‘redo
Alashing Hing
Milton Gonzales
Commerce Street
Humberto O'Gan
East Nueva
Ne Wan
Malu Avenue
Park Garden Cleanup At North State Baptist Revival
A city led effort directed by Patx, Here Heln, and Paul Te browolski begins a multiweek cleanup of the sunken Park Garden at North Stte Baptist. Volunteers transplant and repot plants, remove mud and silt, and refresh the pond area to improve its appeal for tourists and fish. The lengthy project spans about three weeks, with a revival closing Sunday at 1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. Ox Pond hosts evangelist De We.
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Revert to the Nation and diverse broadcast schedule notes
A fragmented schedule lists stations and programs across radio and television, including religion in the news, music varietals, studios, and dance shows. It mentions Harlem, national dances, orchestras, and broadcasts from WOAL, KABC, and others with times spanning day into late night.
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Batumuay
Kisa
Halal
Claude Chernall
Orch CN
Harlem Scrennie
Aia Rs
Todi
É ‘Studio
ir—News
Inoxe
Ean
Vaylor Tabernacle
Sab—Tyenine Pance Masiv
TOS P.M
Dnickerbocker
Tab—Gardens of
Te Americas AG
Bowers
KABC
Internationa Goodwill
America
Eneiss
Orchestra
Kamen Wew
Gena Leecher Orch
Ito
California Melodies
Ore ‘Gray
Ip. ML TU Preza
Orch
Dance Orch
Press
Kone Space Orch
Newa
Bottleneck foes and secret speeches in wartime rhetoric
A garbled editorial style piece discusses enemies described as bottle necks and a propaganda push during war. It mentions a secret service concern, calls for a symbol on a flag, and urges unity against figures labeled as bottleneck adversaries while hinting at postwar commerce recovery.
Wallace Beery Stars In The Bad Man At Aztec
Wallace Beery headlines The Bad Man at Aztec theater in a rugged town tale. The film features Beery as a hard man who threatens townspeople until his aims are met, with Barreca and Effemine Tay among the supporting names in a busy Aztec pageant.
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Wallace Beery
Aztec
Aatte Theater
Beery
Peter
Cnet
Quick Action Ends With Revolver Seizure
Officer Charles Barrera confronted suspects in the 406 block of Monterey Street and escorted them to the station for questioning. En route the suspect attempted to reach the glove compartment of the car. Darseta seized the revolver from the compartment during the confrontation.
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Olficer
Charles Barrera
Goyed
Carrera
Negrotin
Menian
Monterey Street
Heck
Chapir
Darseta
Jewish Women to Meet in Galveston Conference
Delegates from San Antonio attend the state conference of the National Council of Jewish Women in Galveston. Mesdaines WIT Rips Peny Kaili Wan Bly Goldstein and others will attend while Mrs. Hips, president of the Lig Sy Aliconse section, will speak on future sections and their role.
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Galveston
Daven
Trayy San
Hips
Lig Sy Aliconse
Tive Coved
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