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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1945
Page
18
WASHINGTON May 15 17 President Truman today nominated Vice Admiral Richmond by a Turner to be full admiral. Since August 1943 he has commanded amphibious forces of the Pacific Fleet.
Ars B G Collier lifelong San Marcos resident dies Tuesday after long illness. Funeral services set for 4 p m Wednesday at Rogers Funeral Home San Marcos with burial in Martindale cemetery. Survivors include two sons J B Collier of San Antonio and H G Collier of Bala Rouge. daughters Mrs Ler S Green of McAllen and Mrs J L Cameron of Orangetti. brother H To Ellison of Marble Falls. several other relatives.
A long OCR filled obituary notice lists dozens of names with ages and scattered locations. It details deaths on May 7 and surrounding days, burial and funeral arrangements, and mentions various family relationships and service times, including churches and cemeteries. The document cites multiple families and communities across cities, with scattered references to hospitals, cemeteries, and funeral homes.
A Texas oil news item reports several potential test wells in the Matagorda County area. No. 2 Lasator yields notable data with drilling to test 7285 to 7203 feet. No. 1 Wile in Mathis area shows 12 barrels per day potential, while broader field activity includes references to the Cadena and Teinlary plays.
Texas leads in cotton goods and seed production as Cotton Week promotes wartime farming and industry. The Texas Cotton Production Committee cites massive outputs including 1,412,060,000 pounds of cottonseed cake, 1840,554,000 pounds of cottonseed oil, and 10,000 textile plant products for the armed forces, amid war shortages and calls for stronger domestic fiber and food supply. A Texas soldier in Europe urges continued home production to aid Allied needs.
A confusing fragment describes a stabbing involving a man at a Main Avenue location late Monday. Police responded as a wallet and injuries were reported. The victim was wounded. the suspect details remain unclear and under investigation.
A bookshelf dedication ceremony is planned at Sop Sunday 26 in memory of Mary Meredith a former high school teacher who died last August. Dilaret Mecuiluim the superintendent confirms the memorial project. The shelf will be donated by the fibers group.
Fragmented text discusses skin care and germ concerns with mentions of medicines and preparations. It references remedies and precautions for skin conditions and notes on time frames for healing.
A report states that the Rev T H Robe SO pastor of Mount Olive Baptist church was burglarized. The article notes a suspect accused of breaking into the pastor's home located near 1814 Nev yeds group.
A dense runt of classified items lists musical instruments radios furniture and appliances for sale or repair with numerous lines about pianos, radiolas, and sewing machines. It also mentions buyers for used goods, livestock feed, farm equipment, and general merchandise offers from various Texas and Oklahoma dealers and shops.
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