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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
4
More than 100 persons attended the opening session of the Hondo American Legion sponsored Hondo Square Dance club. Eight squares danced and about 40 spectators watched as instructors and callers led weekly sessions at the Legion hall. Classes are open to everyone.
An ad claims ryell Promrth eyewash soothes irritated eyelids inflamed eyes and itching. It promises relief for sore eyes and mentions Venertix or Tavertix as brands, with an included eyecup. Distributed by a drugstore network priced for a wide audience.
The body of Calvin BR Reitzer, the sole D’Hanis fatality of World War I, is being returned to the United States. Burial will be at Fort Sam Houston cemetery. Reitzer, 38, was killed in Germany March 36, 1945 while serving with General Patton’s Third Army. Survivors include brother Harry Reitzer and sister Della Jane Reitzer.
William Demarest led a bright troupe of young film players for a one night stand at the Majestic theater Thursday presenting the southwestern premiere of Streets of Laredo. Nan Leslie Corinne Calvet Dick Foote John Bromfield Lynn Krueger and the Majestic manager staged 3:10 7 and 9 20 pm showings. The group arrived from Laredo for the world premiere and planned rail travel to Dallas afterward.
Mrs Dorothy E Rooney wife of Capt Robert Pooney of Kelly AFB was admitted to Brooke General Hospital Thursday as a polio victim. Three more polio cases were entered Wednesday bringing the year total to ten at the Army hospital.
Maj Gen Harry H L Vaughan top military aide to the president will delay receiving the Order of San Martin from Argentina as a House sub committee votes to table the matter. The action follows criticism of Vaughan for accepting the decoration and a rebuke from President Truman about meddling in government affairs. Rep Vinson says the medals can stay at the State Department and be reconsidered next year.
Services were held for Mrs Eliza Mathis of Asherton in Caraizo Springs on May 18. She was 78. Surviving are her husband a daughter Mrs J Bo Fowler of Sugarland and Mrs B L Tuck of Beaumont and a son Claud Mathis.
Mayor-elect Jack White met briefly with Housing Authority director T A LeLaurin to discuss future plans. White, who campaigned on cleaning the housing mess, said he does not intend to discharge LeLaurin now and will study his performance before deciding on any changes.
City council unanimously approved a payment of 49565 from the CAA to cover damage at Stinson field though the city had sought 54000. Mayor Alfred Calleghan and commissioners acted on most items, with C Ray Davis dissenting on Hildebrand avenue rezoning. They also voted to discontinue sewer service to 10 Terrell Hills residents unless charges are paid within five days. An ordinance banning sale of non Kosher labeled food was passed with penalties of 50 to 100 dollars. City semi monthly routine bills were approved.
Nine teen seniors will graduate May at Flatonia with E. E. Plowman as speaker from Litheran church, Austin. Ranking graduates include Bille Grace Tweerer Tris Wie dermann Le Verne Brunner Margaret Kana William Barta Barbara Ulrich Dorothy Uyvjata Ursula Farllea Evelyn Simelk.
Kerrville May 14 Kerrville Girl Scout council elects board officers Rev BH E Brejhan president Mrs L C Davis vice president and Mrs J O McKnight outdoor chairman. Leader officers include Mrs John Stormont president Mrs Morris Kemper vice president Clifton Dickey secretary and Mrs T A Kennedy director for the Girl Scout summer camp announcing camp June 5 to 11 at Castle Rock camp.
Unclear OCR text announces a building club corner via Pack and a firm presider Kayser with a big color comic, stating a cost of $2,500,000. Sections announced today with a seven day light period.
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