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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1946

Page

12

Highway Plan Progress At Board Session

The board discussed the interregional highway with plans to issue 500000 in bonds after a Texas Court of Civil Appeals ruling. First highway lap from Fredericksburg road to Mistletoe costs about 498000, second lap from North Brazos to Pecos about 485000. Mayor Magermann cited a federal grant of 682000 for airport improvements, matching by the city to expedite the Municipal airport upgrade.

Cy Jianning Vvard Texas Court of Civil Appeals Joan Zeller Fredericksburg Road Mistletoe Avenue North Brazos Street Pecos Street J. J. Dickson Gus Magermann San Antonio

San Saba Rites For Dick Jackson

Funeral services for Dick Jackson 56 longtime San Saba resident were set for Monday afternoon in the First Methodist church with Pastor John K Beery presiding and burial in the city cemetery. Survivors include his widow Belle Jackson two daughters and a brother.

San Saba Dick Jackson Phunber City Cemetery First Methodist Church John K. Beery Belle Jackson

Jap Buddhists Seek Converts National drive aims to save postwar youth

Tokyo dispatch from Jiji News Agency says Jap Buddhists will launch a national drive for converts now unhindered by state religion. The effort seeks to save people from postwar social unrest and moral decline amid a push to revive religious influence.

Tokyo Jiji News Agency

Dutch Nazi Traitor Mussert Executed in Hague Suburb

Anton Mussert, 52, founder of the Dutch Nazi party, was executed by firing squad for high treason near The Hague after bidding farewell to imprisoned followers who saluted him as leader. In Wichita Falls, Charles Gordon Gillespie, 15, drowned yesterday in a pasture tank near the city.

the Hague Pi— Anton Mussert Teadher Nazi Party Leider Lile The Hague Wichita Falls Charles Gordon Gillespie

Police Chase Nets Suspect In Downtown Robbery

Patrolman C G Castillo responded to a hijack at 801 North New Braunfels Avenue where a man grabbed money from a cashier. The suspect escaped, shots were fired on St Martin Street, and Leonard Cade, 23, of 206 Brown Street, was later arrested on vagrancy charges.

C. G. Castillo Hi- Drug New Braunfels Avenue Castillo D. L. Echols Echols St. Martin Street Leonard Cade Brown Street

Candidate Evicted from Campaign in Austin

Attorney General Grover Sellers halted his bid for governor to find housing after the house he rented was sold and he received a notice to vacate before June 1.

Austin Grover Sellers

Nap ends at police station after napper roused

A man told officers he sought a place to sleep after being awakened at Travis Laundry on North Flores Street. Police moved him to headquarters to finish his nap, noting no immediate procher call was received.

Tle Arthur BE Fountain North Flores Street Travis Laundry Main Avenue

Motor Transport Meet Scheduled in Texas Gunter Hotel

Leailers Ted Rodgers president of the American Trucking association will speak at the Texas Motor Transportation association convention at the Gunter hotel in Dallas Sunday and Monday. Ikin of the Texas association opens the annual session Monday at 10 am with registration and a directors dinner to follow. Rodg ers notes the industry faces serious operating problems after hostilities end as shortages in ammo ment and manpower persist. several reports and talks are planned through the three day meeting.

Ted ¥. Rodgers Washington, D Ikin The Texas Association Cudlipp Texas Truck and Bus Ray Smith l Lynn B. Shaw Drvsges Roy Sanderford Belton Ed Williams M. College M. ¥. O'Neill Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Akron Ohio Gus B. Mauermann Rodgers Garrison Robert Cass White Motor Company Cleveland Ani Cal Homer Garrison Department At Public Safety Austin

Off Year Election Primaries Run in Four States

Four states held open primaries as the off year curtain rose with Indiana Ohio Alabama and Florida voting. Key battles included the Democratic Senate race in Ohio and the Alabama Fifth District contest for the House while P A C influence drew attention. Light statewide interest was reported in Ohio Indiana and Florida, but Alabama anticipated a record vote aided by war veterans.

Political Action Committee Ohio Alabama Poth P. A Indiana Florida Senate House Jeongress Carl R. Gray Seabee Panama City Flo Albert Edward Payne Springfield OL O-P. A. C Marvin C. Harrison Cleveland James W. Huffman Vic Donahey Stephen M. Young Edward Huth Dayton

Spain Denies Polish Charge At UN Security Council

Madrid reported Spain rejected Poland’s accusation that it shelters Nazi remnants and funds. The Spanish foreign office said Germans remaining in Spain are there due to individual case difficulties and special circumstances. It cited repatriation efforts at Allied urging and family ties as factors shaping policy.

Madrid Poland United Nations Security Spain Foreign Office Allied Control Council of Germany

Desrted 74 Year Old Bridegroom in Ozark County

W. T. Sutton of WOUSTON Missouri, a 74 year old, is left alone as his 16 year old wife Vinnie Holden walked off after Easter Sunday. Sutton says Holden complained of a headache before leaving Friday night, leaving no explanation as to her departure from their acre farm.

Wouston Ozark Hill Country W. T. Sutton Sutton Vinnie Holden

Barba home tinting recipe promises natural color

A dental style misread ad touts a Barba hair tinting mix that can be prepared at home with simple ingredients. It claims gray and faded hair regain a natural look without permanent damage, no skin test required, and easy directions from a druggist.

Northside Church of Christ Churches and Services

A South Plains church listing details several Church of Christ congregations including Northside at 939 West Magnetiz with Dickey as minister and Patty 1D Wilmeth as associate, Northside at Migletoo and Howard streets with minister James, Southside at Denver Heights 401 Porter Street, Grove Avenue 140 Grove Avenue with Al Sewell, Harlandate 146 Earl Maefield boulevard, and Must Save Himself sermon topics, times for Bible school morning worship and evening services, and midweek meetings. It notes ministers, service times, and topics for sermons across multiple churches in the area.

Beacon Hill Hunday School Wels Southside Denver Heights Church of Christ Porter Street Thoreway Grove Avenue Church of Christ Grove Avenue J.P. Serell Orlaid W. Qury Bible School al. Sewell Tonis Harlandate Church of Christ Earl Maefield Boulevard Paul, Stevens Fe. Stevens Mr. Sevens

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