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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1944
Page
2
American bombers strike German airfields in occupied France with about 2000 planes since midnight. The morning mission includes many fighters escorting heavy bombers and targets air force headquarters while expecting intensified enemy resistance and possible ground strafing coordinated with the bombardment.
A Geneva dispatch citing Regime Fascista claims General Draja Mihailovic was assassinated by Tito’s Partisans on a central Serbian highway. The report says Mihailovic and the Chetnik envoy were killed, with purport of Yugoslav government in exile forces nearby.
Piqua Ohio reports Captain Don Gentile, a celebrated ace with 30 planes and a chest full of medals, returns home after three years in service. The city of 16000 plans a grand homecoming with a proclaimed Don Gentile Day to honor his feats and honor his service to the nation.
The Gibbons Literary club held an open May 1 meeting in the Cartholic Women's association auditorium to promote reading good books. Mrs. A. Byrne presided. The Most Rev. Robert FE Lucey spoke on the value of religious books, Mrs. Evan Moon gave remarks, and Misses Nancy and Patricia Griffin offered musical selections.
Bevarday Texas Woman's Press hosts an afternoon gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Charles R. Allen located at 110 West Prenth Place. Members will discuss upcoming activities and community outreach in a casual meeting.
In a brief ad, readers are invited to send 20 cents for patterns 9212 and 212 in misses and women's sizes, plus a 20 cent envelope for needlework motifs. The San Antonio Light offers a Mary Jane Martin pattern book for 15 cents more, with orders fulfilled from New York and delivery may take weeks.
Air Corps Captain Edward Harrison Humphreys wed Miss Ann George daughter of Brig Gen Charles P George at St Pauls Memorial church with Rev Samuel Orr Capers officiating. The couple, escorted by General George, left for a ranch near Monterrey Mexico after a reception at the San Antonio Country Club.
Mrs. Fritz Keuneke honored her daughter Mitale a Thomas Jefferson High School graduate with a luncheon at the Old South Cafe on Saturday. Guests included Dorothy Shell Dolores Bearekman Wanda Leppard Peggy Pintell Virginia Blaylock Ethel Molenkoph Nancy Brown Margie McClung Filemee Pantuso Ann Lindeman Barbara Williamson Sylvia Kuraner.
Miss Lewis was honored at a Friday tea hosted by Mrs. 5. H. Taylor, with 30 guests including Mrs. W. M. Lewis and Mrs. Albert Herrmann. A luncheon planned by Mrs. W. M. Thornton at the Country Club, originally for Saturday, has been postponed until May.
Social schedule lists Tea in Governors Palace 9:30 to 7 and a 9:30 p.m. wedding at St. Pauls Episcopal followed by reception at Argyle hotel. School prom from 8:30 p.m. to midnight on terrace, military ball at Thomas Jefferson High gym, Miss Mary Callaghan swimming party 5 to 7, Lorraine and Walter Miller honored mentors at St Mary's Parochial, Phi Mu Chi charity event.
Miss Margaret Hots Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ross married Lt Richard Glenn Hunter of Morgantown West Virginia in Christ Episcopal Church on May 13. Rev Samuel Orr Capers officiated with Sam Van derwelde as escort. Matron of honor Mrs Thomas McGuire and maid of honor Miss Joanine Ross. Best man was the bridegroom's father. Informal reception at Mrs Willetta Giesler's garden. Bride a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Trinity University. Lieutenant Hunter attended the University of West Virginia. They will reside at 632 Kankakee Street Muskogee Oklahoma where he is stationed.
Mrs J T O'Brien hosted guests at the Bright Shawl luncheon complimenting Gioria O’Brien and Morgia O’Brien. The Kappa Gamma fraternity held a formal dance at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio, and an Inter American relations program was held at the St Anthony hotel with speaker M C Gonzales, Mexico’s consul general, discussing Latin American culture.
A small gathering hosted by Mrs. 4. & Robertson honored Lorraine Horner, a graduate of Alamo Heights High School. Fourteen guests attended, with light refreshments and a cordial program in a Country of WAS setting.
Allied forces push along the Liri Terracina Terracina sector capturing Itri and Gaeta on the Appian Way as Germans retreat to a switch line. French troops seize Santa Oliva Monte Mandrone and advance near Pontecorvo while British Poles clash along Aquino and Cassino areas. Gaeta and coast ports come under Allied control. heavy fighting continues west of Pico and along the Liri valley.
Washington roundup reports Senate back in session as William Langer questions the simplified tax bill and its hidden complexities. Debate touches on poll tax amendments, southern filibuster threats, and calls to extend Social Security to farm workers.
The government plans a nationwide appeal to housewives to carry their own shopping bags to cut use of paper bags wrapping paper and cartons. Housewives will be asked to make bags from old cloth and storekeepers urged to avoid excess wrapping and to reuse bags by encouraging customers to return them.
Allied reports cite German units shattered after the recent assault near the Gustav and Hitler lines. General Alexander’s HQ notes a weaker southern end of the front with fewer prepared strongpoints, as German forces retreat to new positions.
During the day several railways were cut north of Rome as fighters and bombers destroyed at least 50 enemy vehicles. Flying Fortresses hit bridges at Casarsa and Latisana on the main lines into Yugoslavia from Italy, attacked an oil refinery near Venice, and struck bridges at Risini on the eastern coast line.
Police investigate a couple linked to alleged witchcraft as 16 children searched for and feared missing. Bodies of two children and a dog skeleton found on the couple’s property amid fears of enraged villagers. Pompon Perez says his daughter Goltdad, 18, was rescued after two years missing.
Amid ongoing efforts to ease supply, gasoline shortages persist in northern and interior Mexico as authorities acknowledge scarce fuel amid defense needs. The article notes storage limits, mobilization of strategic bases, and historical context linking to fuel controls during wartime.
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