Armistead Complimented as Carrier Force In San Antonio Grows
Postmaster Armistead returns from Washington praising the San Antonio post office for handling huge army and civilian mail volumes. Eight more letter carriers are added locally, with delivery extended into areas previously served only by rural routes, plus an extra parcel post wagon and a multigraph machine. Delivery expands along Corpus Christi Pleasanton Roads and to San Pedro Heights University Avenue Yale Street, Beacon Hill, San Fernando, Highland Park, and East End. Armistead confirms his reappointment and notes Kelly Field staff Kit Carson and James EB Manning will be sent to France May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
George D. Armistead
Washington
Department
United States
Armistead
Stobert & Hedges
Corpus Christi
Pleasanton
San Pedro Heights
University Avenue
Yale Street
West Josephine Street
Josephine Street
Austin
Pine Street
Beacon Hill
San Fernando
Highland Park
East Eand
Senate
Wilson
Kit Carson
James EB
Manning
Kelly Field
Post Office
France
Mr. Armistead
Seven dogs shot by police as rabies fears spread
Police shot seven dogs on Tuesday after fear of rabies and illnesses grew in San Antonio. Some were killed at owners’ request, others for suspected bite risk. three more dogs were shot Wednesday morning. Dogs were culled near the military post and on several streets amid rising animal control calls.
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San Antonio
M.culloush
Layer Street
South Flores Street
Matagorda
Hedges
Enlisted Kelly Field Men to Get Chance to Fly
Enlisted aviation personnel at Kelly Field may apply for pilot training. An examining board of three officers will conduct preliminary tests, then a second board will name cadets for training after high school graduation and medical checks. Cadets undergo three months ground school before entering a training school.
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Kelly Field
Signal Corps
Selly Field
Gerrit van 8
Quackenbush
Kelly Wield
Ixelly Field
Obituary notices for Bailey, Caruthers, Brodie, Doherty and Armstrong
Obituary notices report Wilbur W. Bailey 53 dying in San Antonio after moving from Massachusetts for health reasons. The body to be sent to Malden. Also notes deaths of George W. Caruthers at 70. Laura G. Brodie 28. Sarah Doherty widow of George Patrick Doherty. and KE Armstrong 72 with survivors and funeral details. Burial plans include Temple El Cemetery, Mission Burial Park, and local churches. services conducted by rabbis and pastors. Survivors listed include relatives in Alabama, Illinois, Tennessee, Canada, and San Antonio. underscoring multiple local funeral arrangements and sending bodies to Massachusetts and other states.
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Wilbur W. Bailey
San Antonio
Massachusetts
Malden
Mass
Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Company
N. S. Sodokson
Krs
Sodokson
EH. W. MccComish
Chicago
Kk. W. McComish
East
Magnolia Avenue
Samuel Marks
Temple Leth-El
Templeh-El
George W. Caruthers
Caruthers
Alabama
von Ormy
von Gordy
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Laura G. Brodie
Denevo
Navarro Street
Pennsylvania
W. H. Brodie
J. Allen
Wesley Weddell
Travis Park Methodist Church
Mission Burial Park
Sarah, Hoherty
Sarah Doherty
Annie Schwabe
North Flores Street
G. M. Armstrong
G. A. Wilkinson
Canada
Clint Armstrong
Oklahoma City
M. J. Vandeveer
Carlton, Ill
M. J. Armstrong
Jerseyville
Presbyterian Church
Alamo City Lodge
L. A
R. I
Ludwig Undertaking Company
Porter Lorine Funeral Director Advertisement
Advertisement notes Porter Lorine as a former funeral director in charge of Shelly-Loring Undertaking Co. with severed ties and Joseph Shelley continuing the business. Also lists Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co. private ambulance and related contact numbers at Soledad Street. Contains an unrelated quote about a wife and singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Lorine
Shelly-Loring Undertaking Co
Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co
Rivate
Soledad St
P. F. Loring
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Joseph Shelley
Shelfley-Loring Undertaking Co
Three New Captains at Kelly Field Linked to Civilians
Three Kelly Field lieutenants H H Kendall Edward A Robinson and Ror M Francis were promoted to captains by Washington authorization. Kendall an ex coal broker from Cleveland became assistant adjutant at post headquarters and twice earned commissions since 1917. Robinson a Baltimore oil operator and Johns Hopkins graduate moved from first training brigade to leave Kelly Field. Francis an early Army aviator serves as instructor at Kelly No 2. Washington announced division commanders Gen James McRae of the 78th Camp Dix and Gen Charles H Martin of the 8th at Camp Grant along with fourteen brigadier generals. A plan to lay flat steel tracks on worn roads in England to move wagons was discussed.
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H. H. Kendall
Edward A. Robinson
Ror M. Francis
Kelly Field
Washington
Kendell
Kellyfield
Cleveland
Onio
Cornell University
Robinson
Ant
Kelly No. 1
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Francis
Army
Kelly No. 2
Washington, D. C
War Department
James McRae
Camp Dix
Wrightstown
N. J
Charles H. Martin
Camp
Better Than Spanking for Bed Wetting
Spanking does not cure bed wetting. Seek nonviolent help as causes vary. Mrs Summers offers a home treatment praised by many families. Contact Summers Medical Co. Box W South Bend Ind for free trial and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers Madlca Co
South Bend
Ind
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Stowers
WSS
Stowers Furniture Co
Houston Street
Corner
Main Avenue
San Antonio Loan & Trust Co
West Commerce Street
Cras SE
Er al
Alamo
Tha Chaplin
Mogey
Kitchener
KE. D. Armstrong
FE. OT. Armstrong
Burleson Street
Illinois
S. R. Armstrong
Columbia, Tenn
Joske’s
K. L. Mayers
E. Houston St
Gunter Hotel
Commonwealth Bank & Trust Co
Guaranty Fund Bank
Harry Landa
W. R. Wiseman
T. N. Smith
Juan Faudon
Asa’t
T. H. Dennis
Ras't
Milady
New York
Tae
Kelly
England
Croett L
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