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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1945

Page

10

Elbe Symbol Of Soviet Friendship Amid War’s End

A wartime notebook describes the Elbe frontier as a symbol of American Soviet friendship and a barrier to it. Russian censorship remains strict on movements of foreign personnel within Red Army lines while exchanges with troops are rare. American correspondents face controlled crossings with official parties and limited contact, though informal interactions occur among soldiers and journalists on both sides.

Elbe Elberlyep Trontier Elbe River Cresses Elde Wwast Hodges Viskt Siryiet Signal Corps Horges

Private Breger Abroad Sa Re Dave Breget

Two Slavic women described as rugged and fearless are profiled in a World War II era vignette. Karmia Galiven boasts of killing 15 Germans at Stalingrad while Solodoynik, an 18 year old, claims she has sent many Navis to Valiaila after escaping a German prison camp. The scene centers on their toughness and a remark by Wells.

Karmia Galiven Stalingrad Solodoynik Valiaila Sally Wells Kermig

County Farm Crops Reported Good

At the Bexar county farm in Southton this year crops are reported good. County physician Dr TL ON Goodson, supervising, noted Tuesday that the farm expanded from three acres in corn two years ago with no yield to 0 acres in carp and 68 acres in other forage. He cited 200 bushels of corn gathered the first year of his charge and said this year may exceed it.

Bexar Southton TL ON Goodson Sudan

Warning Against PW Prank At Fort Sam Houston

Army authorities at Fort Sam Houston warn of a dangerous prank by high school students who mock prisoners of war by wearing PW on clothing. Maj. James Crawford Jr says the War Department and Eighth Army command issued the warning after similar incidents elsewhere, noting armed guards may shoot if orders are not followed. The note emphasizes the risk of mistaking youths for prisoners of war and delaying proper apprehension.

Army Forth Sam Houston War Department Eighth Servtammeanid Maj James Crawford Jr Securrity and Inbeligence Aiviston Port Sam Houston

Miss Guido to Wed with Guido Family Rites Planned

Miss Dora Agnes Guido to be married with Sergeant Bisano as fiancé. bridal attendants include matron of honor Mrs Nicolas Catalani and maid of honor Miss Virginia Guido along with bridesmaids Misses Mary Louie Grevo Rae Granito Frances Paletta Emily Pigsano and Florence Casseb. Junior bridesmaid Nancy Marie Siranni and flower girl Nancy Rose Scarvelli. Best man Louis Pisano. groomsmen include Tech Sgt. 2 Obriotti Cpl Thames Ident Cosimo Guido Cpl Lonis Lae cocke and Sgt. Victor Catalani. A supper party for Miss Guido hosted by Mrs Ernest Lesueke at 8 Fonda. Crystal shower hosted by Miss Virginia Guido and Mrs Gabriel Granata. Additional parties noted at Woolleys and Wilte’s hall with various attendees. The Santana Garden club to meet May 8 at Mrs E T McDantei’s home.

Dora Agnes Guido Staptey Pisano Nicolas Catalani Virginia Guido Brive-Cleck Murry Louie Grevo Rae Granito Frances Paletta Emily Pigsano Florence Casseh Nancy Marie Siranni Nancy Rose Scarvelli Raymond Monaco Louis Pisano Bisano Obriotti Thames Seriyano Cosimo Guido Lonis Laecocke Victor Catalani Ernest Lesueke Guido Fonda Gabriel Granata Florence Casseb Woolley's Wilte's Hall Guin Frances Geymanni Slent Nick Pizzi Mary Granato

League Fetes New Members At San Antonio Junior League

The San Antonio Junior League board entertained provisional and inter-league members with a buffet in the Victorian room of the Brigit shawl tearoom Tuesday. Mrs. R. A. Finch will install Riverside Park PT. A. officers at 2:30 pm in the schont auditorium. Officers listed include J H Thomas president and other posts. Executivе committee will meet at Memorial room.

San Antonio Oedli R. A. Finch Riverside Park PT. A Priday Schont Auditorium J H. Thomas Clenney Walters Ferrell M. W. Heath Walter Hickey Tromer Room Mellin

Monterrey Invitational Golf Attendees Named

A group heading to the Monterrey invitational golf tournament includes Mr and Mrs James L Darnard Mr and Mrs John J Cox Mr and Mrs Bogie Ames Mr and Mrs George hus Mr and Mrs Albert Wont and Mus Jack Bermett Jack Denke and a Toger s Mr tid Mrs Neil Ser who spent last week at the Mahon ranch in Bandera returned to their home in Monterrey to attend the event Navarre PT A invites members and tents to attend the annual May fet at 1 p m Friday in the School BHR Erith Travis RAN BTA will meet at 2 p m Friday in the school cafeteria installation of officers will be held and a play will be presented by Mrs Martha Rags dals room A social hour will conclude the ming.

Monterrey James L. Darnard John J. Cox Bogie Ames George Hus Albert Wont Mus Jack Bermett Jack Denke Tid Neil Ser Mahon Ranch Bandera Hom Tin Navarre PT. A Erith Travis BTA Priday Cifeteria Martha Ragsdal

Miss Eastin to Be Honored at Central Catholic Event

Bride to be Miss Bolly Eastin will be honored in a Weston room ceremony Wednesday hosted by Mrs ALG Crimes and Mrs P G Bow rn. Mathers club of Central Catholic High School meets at 2 pm in the school auditorium. City Federation of Women's Clubs executive bond to meet Friday at noon at the Ginter hotel.

Bolly Eastin Wincheon Alg. Crimes P. G. Bowrn Mathers Club Central Catholic High School Federation of Women's Clube Ginter

County Dads Back Off Wet Aid Controversy Over Service Officer

The county commission rescinded the May 1 appointment of Harry T. Miller as county service officer amid protests by Leroy Chase of Veterans of Foreign Wars and concerns Miller was not an overseas veteran. Miller had been chosen on Legion lines. the court cited a contract issue as the reason to reverse the decision with four votes to two and one abstention.

Wisny-wakny American Legion Harry TL. Miller Leroy Chase Veterans of Foreign Wars Miller Central Committee of the American Legion Waco Veterans Administration Herman Nami Leelon Central Committee Walter O. Wolff Legion Central Committee Chase Legion Isr Gualiind Rudy Stappenbeck Sam C. Bennett Blappenbeek Sam Anderson Bennett Bob Uhy Charles W. Anderson

Parachute Flight Described as Battle for Existence

A fragmentary account depicts parachutists leaping from a tall aircraft and drifting earthward as small bodies vanish into the vast universe. The writer muses that few would survive to summer's end, leaving no hope for peace or security.

Rome Apparenty Jin

Bus Driver Foils Robbery with Quick Strike

A bus driver on the Culebra road route, Witherspoon, defended against a soldier who attempted a hijack late Monday night. He struck first to end the assault, knocking the attacker unconscious before police took him into custody. A witness reported seeing a uniformed man with a pistol in a yard nearby, but officers found no further trace.

A. V. Witherspoon Center Istreet Witherspoon Culebra G. J. Craddock West Hut Sade Street

Depot Exceeds Bond Drive Quota at San Antonio Depot

Brig Gen J A Payter announced the San Antonio Army Service Forces depot has surpassed 100 percent of its bond quota. The adjutant general depot and maintenance division rank high, with the depot overall reaching about 215 percent of its target since the drive began on April 9.

San Antonio Army Service Forces Depots J. A. Payter Adjutant General Depot Eusp Éla

Berry Free of Pistol Charge in County Court

Virgil E. Red Berry operator of Turk club was acquitted of unlawfully carrying a pistol after Judge McCollum Burnett ruled Sheriff Owen W. Kilday lacked a legal arrest warrant. Berry was arrested hours after Hersel Gray, a local lottery operator, was slain in front of his home. He posted bond of 1000 and was released after a hearing before Judge John F. Onto while witnesses contested warrant specifics.

Emory Street I Ballet John F. Onto Shevill Kilday Berry Joe King STILE Leonard Brown Reggy Ay the Teal T. H. Tedgaway

Acquittal in Gambling Case Shrouded by Gray Slaying Mystery

Robert Warren represented the district attorney's office in Berry's acquittal on a charge tied to permitting gambling at a premises. The January ruling followed a Yale by Texas Rangers last October. The Gray slaying remains unsolved by local law enforcement.

Robert Warren Berry Ture Alub Tesas Rayiers Gray

Fire hits large factory near Mexico City

A fire swept through a large military and clothing equipment factory in suburban Mexico City yesterday causing an estimated loss of 800,000. The blaze disrupted production and drew emergency crews to the site as authorities investigated the cause.

Mexico City

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