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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1944

Page

11

Woman Killed and Husband Hurt In Collision

Mrs Gertrude Cooper 31 of 2413 Winowa Street was killed and her husband Dr O L Cooper a 9s teopath critically injured when their car hit a Normoyle tire test truck 15 miles out on the Fredericksburg road. The crash occurred about 3 30 am just before a thunderstorm. lightning may have blinded drivers. The truck driver B Griffin 102 Pruitt Avenue said the cars caught fire twice but flames were extinguished. Inquest was begun by Justice of the Peace J W Sage.

Gertrude Cooper Winowa Street O. L. Cooper Normoyle Fredericksburg Cooper B. Griffin Pruitt Avenue Leaper Justice of the Peace J. W. Sage Sie San Antonio Boerne Santh Lose No Hope Bill Maldonado

Anderson Defeated by Farm Family in County Race

County Commissioner Sam Anderson faces opposition from J. A. West of Harlandale as he campaigns on his farm holdings and a vow to live on his two vanches if defeated. Anderson claims newspapers misreported his earlier remarks and emphasizes his county asparagus reputation.

Anderson Sam. Anderson Henry Weln

Scout Training Institute Held At Olmos Park

Miss Lucille Douglas of the regional Girl Scout office in Dalp will conduct a one day training in stitute at Olmos park Tuesday for assistant scout leaders and tran committeewomen. The course will cover outdoor activities, singing, skills and games to be used in the scout summer program.

Lucille Douglas Dal P Olmos Park

Mrs Moon to chair Religious Book Week spread

Mrs. Evan Moon will serve as local chairman for Religious Book Week observed May 7 to 14 by proclamation of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Books from all faiths will be circulated to actuators and libraries. Cooper’s Buick sedan was demolished after a high speed collision when the other driver crossed the center line.

Evan Moon National Conference of Christians and Jews Actuors

Family Reunion In County Jail Sparks Theft Probe

A county juvenile arrest involved a layenc-ory boy linked to bicycle parts theft. The boy’s father is held for theft and his brother is under investigation. A 16-year-old was picked up as a suspect in an auto theft case during the week.

Bonds Fixed in Citizenship Cases

Mario V. Olizardo, 19, and Santia go Estanilla, 17, placed Under $590 bond after arraignment before U S Commissioner A Y Knight on misrepresenting themselves as American citizens. The complaint alleged they used baptismal certificates of others to enter the United States from Mexico on April 24.

Mario V. Olizardo Santiago Estanilla U. S A. Y. Knight United States Mexico Ifan

Liquor charge leads to $100 fine for Martinez

Lee C. Martinez of 824 West Travis Street pleaded guilty in county court-at-law No 1 to possession of unstamped lacquer and was fined $100 plus costs. Henry Sehwamel of 129 Thompson Place was fined $50 and costs after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated on March 23. license suspended for six months.

Lee C. Martinez West Travis Street Henry Sehwamel Thompson Place

Man Found Stabbed To Death In San Antonio Incident

Fred Trevino, 31, of 110 Ghalners street, was found stabbed four times in the chest and back beside a filling station at 208 Nogalitos Street around 12:45 a.m. Monday. Ex-police officer Manuel Guerra, who recently left the force after a robbery case, reported the discovery. A 22-year-old man admitted involvement in the fight and is detained. a linoleum knife lay near the body as officers investigated the scene.

Fred Trevino Ghalners Street Nogalitos Street Belle Manuel Guerra Guerra

Soldiers Held in Robbery Near Downtown Bus Stop

Two soldiers and a civilian were held in a robbery near the Comal and West Commerce street area Sunday night in San Antonio. Cadet Richard H. W. Reber said one man threatened him with a knife as a civilian took his watch while another entry reported a separate burglary at 504 Soledad Street where G. J. Holland lost $44 and a belt.

Rob i San Antonio Richard HW. Reber Comal West Commerce Street Reber G. J. Holland Soledad Street Maleto

New Grand Jury Legion Meet Set

Vulture Locale No 542 announces a new federal grand jury session led by foreman P G Magee of San Antonio. The special grand jury will convene at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the clubroom at court, investigating the small loan business and other matters, with sessions Monday morning for the May Crockett and Losoya streets area.

Pilot Relates Tough Berlin Mission by Flying Fortress Crew

First Lieut. Heglor J. Garza of San Antonio recounts guiding Miss Alamo City back to an English air base after an attack on a Berlin ball bearing factory. With two engines out and a failing third, he feathered the right prop, earned evasive protection from V-47s, navigated out of Germany, and landed despite engine trouble and ditch plans. Garza, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Garza, has 20 combat missions to his credit.

Heglor J. Garza O San Antonio Miss Alamo City Eighth Air Force England Berlin Garza Ellington Field Germany Channel Panama Avenue

Rabid Dog Found Near Mayfield and Palo Alto

Area warned of rabid dog exposure after a white and tan hound was found near Mayfield boulevard and Palo Alto road on April 27. Dr. M M Dorbandt urged anyone bitten in recent days to seek rabies treatment at the city health department. He also listed two weeks of communicable disease cases: tuberculosis two, measles five, gonorrhea five, flu one, malaria one, meningitis one, mumps six, pneumonia twenty two, scarlet fever one, syphilis one, and diphtheria one.

Mayfield Boulevard Palo Alto Road M. M. Dorbandt City Health Department

Mrs. P. R. Turner Dies in Austin

Paschal R. Turner, 92, former San Antonio resident and widow of Confederate veteran Captain Turner, died at home in Austin Sunday morning. Funeral services planned in San Antonio. Survived by three daughters including Mrs. Slice Yost of Denver and sister Mrs. Oscar Bleibinger of St. Louis. Member of Woman's Club and Tuesday Musical Club, had long been active in civic circles here.

Paschal R. Turner Sa Antonio Captain Turner Tieq Austin San Antonio Turner Slice Yost Den Oscar Ble+binger St. Louis Woman's Elm

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