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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1944

Page

9

Casualties A Marauder Pilot Dies In England

War department reports First Lieut. Grunder of San Antonio killed in a B 26 crash at Chamnsford England on April 22. Survived by parents and two brothers. he enlisted July 1941 and earned wings at Blackland. Also noted are missing in action and other service members from South Texas. details on recoveries and honors.

la Grander John Guest Naval San Antonio Chamnsford England War Department W. H. Guest la Parle Luther Robert E.jonest Ciifton Jones Dirkman Road Sulphur Springs Charles L. Grunder Sr Af Capra Leon McCalister San Robert WW. Wiest Kelly Dield Maz Nelvin France Jives Dallas San Antonia West Rosewood Avenue Pease Oyding Jones Vietana Grunderwis Cenual Catone St. Mary's University Feast Artilery Tig Air Forces Kelly Mela Blackland Flying School Wava Vo. Grinder Chunder Victoria Cuero W. F. Schmidt Lewis Sheet BP. Utley Bowling. Green Army South ‘Texas Norman G. Badet Norman Ci Badet San An Larile Veoh Jne W. Cobb Ynother Laura B. Chih Reeund Lirut Frank M. Deasan Wile Tars Qarethy M. Deasan Charis Bt Manosh Cleofis M. Dugosh Bander Seeund Gleat Filmer x. Tuntap Madelle R. Dunlap SQM Harris Balli Genee Arta Washington Amore Germany M. D. Harris Fighth Air Force Sinc Vernon Wayne Gu la Porte Salior United States John Nance Garnes Tureday Guest la Porte High School Navy Avlantin Sugene F. Pape Wo Peach St Nome Surringham Mary E. Page Say Frank E. Page Walter J. Paschen Ray M Sidney H’ Pare BA. Mauhail Porter Laring de Leas Ated Lavernia Texas Vona Atts and Cherrie Mia Arthur Paul Warpathl Laverna Luther Church Nile “Frueh Thebe Laverna Lutheran Cemetery Yecker N. Sghinas ‘Street Edwin Agnes Watkins Als McDonald Mise Ernestiné Tegel Celeste Yecker Riche Funeral Home A Lee Ald St. San's Houston Ship Channel Pasadena Harris County Shehway Department Austin Bird Road Cooprt Dewey Enkineer Houston Tessang Highway Department State Bogia Ceontrol Supreme Court of Texas Cert of Criminal Appeals of Texas Falta Board Af Control

Jungle Drama in Longest Run Nabonga Extended at Empire

Jungle adventure Nabonga starring Buster Crabbe Barton MacLane and Pitt D Orsay is held over for an extended engagement at the Empire theater The film introduces Julie London as an American girl raised in the jungles of the Belgian Congo by a great ape after her father dies in a plane crash

Nabonga Fingle Witlh Buster Crabbe Barton MacLane Pitt D'Orsay Empire Theater Pretty Julie London Belgian Congo

Typists and stenographers sought for army air forces offices

Twenty seven typists merks and stenographers in the San Antonio area are warned for work in Army Air Forces offices. Washington dt. announced Priday. Applicants who pass the civil service test will be placed on the payroll at Kelly Field immediately with Washington wit transportation costs paid and an extra per day on duty.

San Antonio Army Air Forces Washington, Dt Civil Service Kellyfeld Washington

Mayor Considers City Clerk Successor Amid Observance

Mayor Mauermann has not decided on a successor to City Clerk Sem Bennett, who will depart May 15. Among those considered are Frank Brady, the mayor’s secretary, and E. P. Etheredge, a new spare mall.

Mauermann Pili Sem Bennett Frank Brady 8. P. Etheredge Spares

Sinking of Destroyer Lansdale and Heroic Rescue Tale

Washington reports the destroyer Lansdale was torpedoed by German planes in the Mediterranean on April 29. Lieut Robert Morgenthau son of the secretary of the treasury, was among the last to leave, leaping into the sea to aid a comrade. Morgenthau and another officer survived a lengthy swim, aided by life preservers. Other officers, Lieuts Georg E Haines and James Bever, described the perilous hours as men struggled in the water while rescue awaited.

Washington United States Lanedale Mediterranean Robert M. ‘Morgenthau Secretary of the Treasury Navy Morgenthau Mivy I Qo Georgs E. Haines Greenwich Conn Cunnery’ Offiver James Bever Bellingham Wash

Greta Garbo Showing New Life in Hollywood Party Scene

Hollywood gossip notes Greta Garbo, once a silent recluse, now appears animated and well groomed at parties. Greta’s aunt selected director Leslie Fenton for her next film, with Fenton already chosen for a project. The column also mentions other stars like Fred Astaire, Kay Williams, Clark Gable, Sally Eilers, Zachary Scott, and Philip Dorn amid a flurry of social events and upcoming projects.

Iuella Parsons Marinn Iriure Valker Hollywood G. Garbo Beir Meidi Greta Hollywood Cantern Lester Cowal Lesie Fenton Leslie Fenton Jor Ae G. G Ann Sathern Clark Gable Kay Willams Roach Tower Joe Pasterwaxs Hal Washington Phil Baker-Ingaard Erik Colonel Boothe Phil Sally Eilers Chicago Captain Barney Wave Mari Paulette Zachary Scott Philip Dorn Warners

Aleutian Bases Threat to Japan Map Attack Route

Aleutian bases in Alaska are described as a spearhead toward Japan. Vice Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher cites Attu as a dangerous point in a chain of bases, built by American engineers and Seabees with Army and Navy support, forming an amphibious highway to the Nipponese homeland.

Japan Alaska Armorica Chai Frank Jack Fletcher North Pacific Atu United States Army Navy Aleutian Attu

Rio Rita tryouts set by San Antonio Civic Opera

Tryouts for Rio Rita the next production of the San Antonio Civic Opera will be held Sunday in the last wing of the Municipal auditorium. Voice and dance tryouts start at 2 p.m. and dialogue and dance tryouts at 7 p.m. Lawrence Carran of Treas University will be in charge.

Rio Riva San Antonio Civic Opera Company Municipal Auditorium Lawrence Carran Treas University

Mrs Masur Buried in Lockhart Funeral Raleigh

Mrs Johann Masur aged 73 was buried in Lockhart after funeral services held Wednesday. Surviving are one daughter Mrs John J Stumpf of Seguin and four sons See Ernest Walter and Arthur Masur all of Lockhart.

Masur Lockhart Johann Masur John J. Stumpf Seguin See Ernest Walter Arthur Masur

Replacing Pictures With Wall Brackets and Grating Plants

A short guide suggests replacing well pictures with wall brackets and lowering or grating plants as a method to refresh wall decor. The tip emphasizes simple, low cost changes to improve room aesthetics.

Tender Comrade star Ginger Nogers at Majestic

Gentle Ginger Nogers appears in Tender Comrade at the Majestic theater playing an American war wife. A cooking tip suggests soaking wilted vegetables in water with lemon juice for freshness.

Ginger Nogers Majestic Theater

Son's Insurance First Death Notice in Georgetown

GEORGETOWN May 1 The Delgado family says they have not received official notice of the death of their son Felix Delgado a private stationed in the Pacific with his insurance papers. Word of the death was sent to his father by a relative in New Guinea. Felix enlisted in 1939 and had been stationed at El Paso before overseas service with the Fifth Cavalry.

Georgetown the Delgado Felix Delgado Benny Private

Bellamys to divorce after 13 years of marriage

Actor Ralph Bellamy announced with attorney involvement that he and wife Catherine Bellamy are ending their 13 year marriage. The pair have engaged attorneys to pursue the divorce, with further steps expected following standard procedure.

San Antonio Bellamys Rolly Wood Ralph Bellamy Catherine

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