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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1945

Page

15

Skipper of U-Boat Takes His Own Life

In London on May 19 the press reports 41 German U boats surrendering at British ports as Kapitan Lieut. Fritz Steinhoff of U-873 kills himself in Luttolk County jail by slashing his wrists. Another U-boat commander, believed to be among 169 prisoners, surrendered off Portsmouth. The U-204 docked near the Piscatagia river after surrender near the Isles of Sisoals carrying high Nazi officials including Maj. Gen. Ablett Kessler and two Japanese officials.

London Boston Ins Fritz Steinhoff Luttoelk County Portsmouth I. H N. Hy Hiftwatla Piscatagia Isles of Sisoals Ablett Kessler Atlantic Navy Barikari Jafar Munthey Kessler Charles Winslow Winslow

Dr Rahm Faces Collision Charges

Dr Rahm is charged with negligent collision and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. The incident occurred Saturday at 10 p.m. near Mee bane and South Hackberry street. A parked car owned by Grice Blankenstle at 4552 South Presa Street was involved.

R. B. Rahm Andress Carolina Strevs Courk Mee Bane South Hackberry Street Grice Blankenstle Bouth Presa Street

Mail Bag Snatching Investigated Near Depot

Police investigate a 31 year old man seen throwing a bag of export material over a railroad fence at the G N depot at 3 30 am Saturday. Federal authorities and local officers respond as railroad employee reports the incident.

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George W Sweet Services Held

George W Sweet WH died about May 14 in Lampasas Texas after living in the area for years. Funeral services were held in the afternoon at the family burial plot. He was born in Bell County and survived by his widow and several children including Albert Sweet of Lampasas.

Lampasas George W. Sweet Hanes Mey Bela Tours Dtergsed Bell County Albert, Sweet Wes

College to Sponsor School in Saltillo Mexico

An international program will sponsor a six week summer school in Saltillo Mexico for students. The project, conducted with the Interamericana de L orana, offers intensive practice in conversational Spanish under a college initiative.

Mexico Internate Word College Saltillo Mex Jure Escuchs Interamedicana de Orana

Amazing Barcel fat loss recipe advertisement

An OCR fragment promotes a fat loss remedy using four ounces of liquid Barcel Concentrate and a simple two table spoon dosage daily. It claims rapid, visible reduction in fat from arms, abdomen, calves and ankles, promising no hunger and a money back guarantee. The tone mimics a sensational home remedy estate ad from a period newspaper.

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Lieutenant Bradley Killed in Action in the Southwest Pacific

Lieut John P Bradley 25 son of Warratt Officer and Mrs Gray of 2105 West Mistletoe Ave Gallipolis Ohio killed in action in the Southwest Pacific. Telegram to his wife Mrs John P Bradley of Gallipolis says he served in the Aviation Engineers battalion. He attended OH university and graduated from West Point in 1944. He is survived by a brother Robert L who attends Fort Benning preparatory infantry school.

Hirst John P. Bradley Warratt Gray Bradley W. Mistletoe Avenue Beet Southwest Pacific Gallipolis Ohio Aviation Engineers Gradiey Lie Th. Bradtey Jater West Fail UM4 Robert L Fort Berning

Women to Observe Auxiliary Founding

The AMIEA auxiliary founding event will be observed at Highland Park Presbyterian church. Mrs Amanda Clack leads the Women’s Circle with a fellowship session in the church parlor at 9 p m. A holiday offering aids missionary work in Congo Africa. Mrs R D Byler presides. De Baxter D Greer speaks at 11 am on the topic That All May Know. the choir is directed by Mrs L W Kennedy with Mrs RW Boxchers.

Amiea Womet Amanda Clack Clearch Congo Africa R. D. Byler Li A

Sunday School Foreien Mission Day Observed

All departments will observe Foreign Mission Day with port classes of the Sunday school. The program aims to highlight missionary work and raise awareness within the community.

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Air Executive To Address Group About Private Aircraft

Carl J. Priedlander, president of Aeronea Aircraft Corp, will address the San Antonio Aero Nautic Association at a function in the Gunter Hotel on Monday May 21. The meeting will discuss personal aircraft for private owners and feature leaders from aerospace and airline industries.

Carl J. Pried-lander Aeronea Aicraft Corporation San Antonio

Bethany Confirmation Set At Local Evangelical Church

The Bethany Evangelical Reformed Church at East Myrtle and Kerutll Streets will hold confirmation and holy communion at 10 45 am Sunday. Rev Carl Yurile, pastor, announces the service details.

Bethany Hialy Bething

Catholic Daughters to Attend Mass and Breakfast

Catholic Daughters Davetteys and Kulgats of Columbus will attend mass and receive holy communion Sunday at St Marys Catholic Church. After mass, breakfast will be served in the Milam cafeteria.

Davetteys and Kulgats of Columbus Haly St. Magys Catholic Milam

Fort Sam Seeks Sixty Clerk Typists for Veterans Aid

Post officials announced at Fort Sam Houston a need for 60 clerk typists to assist in processing veterans returned from overseas. Authority stressed applicants should be trainable, with basic typing skills, while precise duties and selection paths were outlined by civilian personnel leadership.

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Colonel Craig Homeward From Pacific Duty

Colonel Craig returns home on leave after serving in the Pacific campaigns including New Georgia and Bougainville. He is awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and the Bronze Star for gallantry. he visits his parents, Colonel and Mrs. Charis BY Craig, at 258 West Lullwondt Avenue.

Col Baward New Georgia Dugainville Guang Bay Charis Craig West Lullwondt Avenue Oolonel Craig Exlordingly Wanda Action Daving Gerview Bougainville Gymyee Nut

S A Truck Drivers Cite Low Salaries in Survey

San Antonio truck drivers receive the lowest wages among 73 major cities in the United States, per a U S bureau survey. The report notes San Antonio drivers average about 6% per hour, while New York area workers top wages at 1.81 per hour, with a 10 percent increase cited elsewhere.

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Free for Asthma During Summer Promotion

A dubious summer asthma cure offers a free trial claiming a remarkable method. The ad lists vague health claims and a mailing address in Buffalo, urging readers to try a treatment despite unclear evidence.

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