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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1946

Page

2

Iron Lung Aboard War Bride Transport Heads to Sea

New York May 11 United States armed forces rushed a life saving iron lung to the mid Atlantic to aid an unidentified war bride aboard the transport Thomas H Barry en route from England to New York The coast guard cutter Duane departed from Argentia Newfoundland carrying one lung toward the Barry while another lung is prepared from New York as insurance The ship remains about 460 miles southeast of Argentia at the time of dispatch

New York QNS United States Lorees mid-Atlantic Thomas H. Barry England Barry Wide South Champton Navy Coast Guard Duane Argentia Newfound Jnd N York

Feel Young Again With Casella Tablets

Do you want to feel youthful again and reclaim vitality. This message promotes Casella tablets from a druggist claiming remarkable results for men with aging. Weather.

Desolate city streets as orders curb public life

Military and city orders shutter theaters, USO clubs, and nightlife across San Antonio. Youths and soldiers face barred venues, with Brackenridge and Miller Kiddie parks closed and crowds diverted by police and barriers. Theater managers pledge cooperation while fines and age limits block entry.

M. P Richard Wulfert Arthur Goldstein George Zacharonoulas Brackenridge High School Purple Jackets T. E. Stutsman Youth For Christ Municipal Auditorium Scheduld Sam Houston Teachers College Huntsville John Delaporte Playground Park Norlin Alaymo City Health Board Brankinridge Pari Miller Kiddie Park Broadway Brackenridge Park Brackenridge

City Agrees on Drastic Action for Polio Fight

San Antonio officials led by Mayor Gus Mauermann, joined by state and county health leaders, held an emergency meeting to mount a citywide campaign. Plans include 17 planes to spray garbage dumps and cess pools, house to house cleanup, more garbage trucks, and a ban on minors in public venues.

San Antonio Gus Mauermann P. J. Nixon City Health Board George Cox Mauermann DDT Company Houston Nixon Cox W. M. Ehlers Ehlers Thiers State Healthy Department Eee Ehler Mayermann Matermanin Dr. Cox State Health Department Bhier Vernon Mursa ARMY Vic Eclerg State Yale University South- Western Medical University At Dallas

Ward Opens Polio Ward With Nurse Team In San Antonio

Robert B. Green hospital adds a 17 bed polio ward on the first floor with a specialized Sister Kenny system led by Mrs Irma Graber. Nurses Velma Johnson and Eulatredale offer private care and call for more volunteers as the city braces for the epidemic. Hot packs and Emerson respiratory machines support patients while staff respond to every sign of discomfort.

Robert B. Green San Antonio Irma Graber Sister Kenny Emerson Velma Johnson Eulatredale

Polio epidemic prompts citywide closures and curbs

The city orders theaters chapels swimming pools closed and social gatherings banned at Kelly Field civilians barred from the field except official business and housing areas. Police report a surge in inquiries as health officials announce drastic measures and doubled garbage shifts while urging public cooperation amid a polio outbreak affecting many teens.

Kelly Field Randolph Field San Antonio Henry F. Heln Gus Mayermann Health Board Commerce Street City Health Offices P. I. Nixon Iman E. V. DePew Reagan Houston Nat Goldsmith Leroy Denman Theo Simmang W. S. Green E.F. Arendt

German Trophy Gun Wounds Man

An accidental discharge of a German pistol a war trophy wounded Arthur J. Harvey 28 of 420 Pierce Avenue. He was in a car with Lir W. Gardner 724 Carson Street when they examined the gun and it fired.

Arthur J. Harvey Pierce Avenue Harvey Lir W. H. Gardner Carson Street Broadway

Dance and Wedding Dance in Austin Area Ad

City News announces Herman's Hall on Austin Hwy hosts a free wedding dance with Joe Hartman and Buddy Hancock every Sunday. Louie's Old Timers play Wed May 15 at Woodlawn Pavilion with admission including tax. Fans provided.

City News Herman's Hall Austin Hwy Joe Hartman Every Sun Buddy Hancock Louie's Woodlawn Pavilion Louie Adm Inel Tax

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