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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1942

Page

9

Funeral services for Mrs Uslar in St Gerard's parish

Mrs Alice Uslar 44 of 219 Marching Place died Friday morning at home. Services set for 3 30 p.m. Sunday at St Gerard's Church with interment in Mission Burial Park. Rosary by St Gerard's Altar Society. Survivors include daughter Mrs Paul Ehlert, sisters Mrs J E McNabb and Mrs R O White, brothers F L A Russell Capt Russell of San Antonio and J H Russell of Redwood Calif., granddaughter Barbara Ehlert.

Alice Uslar Roy Akers St Gerard’s Pirch Mission Bur Ab Park St. Gerard's San Antonio Paul Ehlert J. E. McNabb Mra R. O. White Tothers Fla Russell Capt. Russell JH. Russell Redwood Calif Barbara Ehlert

Rice Funeral to Be Held Here

Services for John Carlton Zeke Rice 24 veteran Bexar county peace officer were to be held at 3 30 p m Saturday at the Alamo funeral home the Rev P B Hill officiating Interment will be in San Josel cemetery Pallbearers were officers with whom he had worked N R McRae W B Hauck W H Leinweber Jimmie Revard Edgar Buch and John J Klevenhagen.

John Carlton Zeke” Rice Bexar County Pasce Alamo Funeral Home Rev P. B. Hill San Josel Cemetery N. R. McRae W. B. Hauck W. H. Leinweber Jimmie Revard Edgar Buch John J. K

Hollywood Secretaries Queried for War Screen Roles

In Washington 20084 secretaries are eyed for a wartime publicity push. Rainy Goldwyn plans a contest selecting six girls for a screen road tour and world premiere appearances. Alice Faye and Constance Bennett are noted stars linked to wartime film plans and marriages, with other Hollywood figures awaiting assignments.

Loveler Mottom Hollywood Washington Rainy Goldwyn America Bob Hope Dorothy Lamour Bam Goldwin North Formos Streal

Timely Train Line to Miami Names Sparse

The East coast rail route from Jacksonville to Miami adds a new train service on May 3. Officials plan a simple title reflecting efficiency and speed, aiming for a neutral, modern name without flair or regional catchwords.

Miami Varta Spectes Daylight Express

Farmer Offers Trade With Thief

In Yopeka Kansas on May 4 a farmer named Arthur Engler proposes a trade with a thief. He would accept 1% bundles of baling wire in exchange for a horse or highly productive cow. Engler aims to buy more wire and worries about lying to mix hay with a string.

Yopeka Kan Arthur Engler Engler

Two Hours Overtime In Jail Cell Sentence Given

May 23. Kansas City reports John C. Robinson owed five hours overtime for an arrest on a demeanor charge. He was sentenced to one day with credit for time served after a misunderstanding and return to jail. Jailers later found him two hours after release and freed him.

Kansas City Clty John C. Robinson Oon Robinson Jallera

Beer Bottle Ante In Poker Game

In Dodge City Kansas on May 22 a man was hauled into police court after an incident at a poker game. He struck another man with a beer bottle, violating the law of averages and a square deal.

Dodge City Kas

Curtain hides pins in novelty bowling event

In Chicago on May 23 the BAREFOOT BOY bowling tournament, organized by Henry Denning, is framed as a playful contest rather than a serious skill test. The event features a curtain setup with pins hidden behind it and invites entertainers including Dorothy Lamour and Virginia O'Brien to participate in a three day program.

Henry Richard Denning Tyl Dorothy Lamonur Brapshola Hollywood Virginia O'Brien Pins

Real Evacuee Used in First Aid Practice

The outgoing Red Cross Motor corps class will share experiences with the new group at La Villita on June 3. A real evacuee, a homeless Hawaiian woman, was used to demonstrate emergency first aid procedures during training. The session aimed to mirror a real crisis and test the corps’ readiness.

Red Cross Motor Corps la Villita Hawai Motor Corps

San Antonio Red Cross aid volunteers prepare for emergencies

Forty four San Antonians in the outgoing class devote daily time to readiness. The Red Cross booklet outlines ambulance transport and hospital patient handling. Volunteers assist with distribution of materials, transport, nursing aid, clinics, parades, and blood plasma collection, plus quilt piece gathering.

San Antoninas Red Cross

Real Estate Men End State Meet

Corpus Christi May 23 The Texas Real Estate association held final sessions after electing Gi H Majors of Orthay president to succeed J H Burton of Houston Others elected Vice Presidents R M Orth of Texas City Hugo Loewenstern Amarillo and Judge James D Hamlin Marweil Secretary Treasurer R C O Hawley Texarkana and H B Byoum Jr of Dallas executive secretary

Corpus Christi Texas Real Estate Association Gi. H. Majors Orthay J. HK Burton Houston R. M. Orth Texas City Hugo Loewenstern Amarillo James D. Hamlin Marweil R. C O. Hawley Texarkana H. 8. Byoum Jr Dallas

Six Graduated at Little Flower High School

Six graduates are named from Little Flower High School with the first class set. The Very Rev Joseph Flof of St Marys University will deliver the graduation address Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Shrine auditorium. The graduates listed include Allen Margaret de Salmo, Charlotte Lydia Dietzel, Laura Nell Kesel, Virginia Medora Lee, Bertha Martesteitch, and Charles Joseph Scott.

Joseph ¢. Flof St. Mary's University Little Flower High School Shrine of the Little Mower Allen Margaret de Salmo Charlotte Lydia Dietzel Laura Nell Kesel Virginia Medora Lee Bertha Martesteitch Charles Joseph Scott

Baecrng Down On The News By Arthur Bugs Baer

A satirical column by Arthur Bugs Baer critiques social behavior and media sensationalism. The narrator recalls summer mishaps and a plan to fix a swing, while a neighbor hides money and a sugar bowl to fool burglars and the government. The piece ends with a harsh view on deceit.

Arthur Bugs” Baer TWS

Widow of War Hero Mrs Samuel Marrett Named by Flag Group

Mrs Samuel Marrett, widow of the late Lieutenant Marrett, a war hero, is appointed by the Flag in Every Home Committee a unit of the national group chaired by General Douglas MacArthur. The ceremony occurs at the San Antonio General Depot identification section.

Samuel Marrett Marrett Gen Douglas MacArthur San Antonio , General Depot

Beck Urges Texas To All Out Effort

Senator Beck of Texarkana visits San Antonio urging a vigorous campaign to win the war effort for Texas. He touts past service as Bowie county judge and Texarkana city judge, pledges to serve at least four years as lieutenant governor, and says sacrifices are essential for victory.

Texas Eubernatariay Seunon Harold Beck Lmviday Eceshiey Beck Texarkana San Antonio Senate Praston Base of Representatives Bowie Gavtarnar Coke R. Stevenson W. Lee O'Daniel

Withers Race at Belmont Park Described

Report on the sixty seventh Withers Stakes for three year olds at Belmont Park over a mile with a $15,000 purse. Noted entrants Jessen Dregonette and BI Percy highlighted. race details appear amid broader listings of radio programs and entertainment items.

Foul Hosng Belmont Park KTSA Jessen, Dregonette BI Percy Sevenario Velous Gus Hnenschen RTSA Cuba United States Hyon Lyman Bryan Odgests LTSA Ate Stirling Dave Elman Aot Barry Wood Joan Edwards Mark Warnon Prenestra Eveur Guy Lombarile

Swindler Adds Another To His List

Police report another victim in a swindle case. Chris Williams of Hobbs New Mexico met a man at the Greyhound station who proposed a walk then led to the St. Anthony hotel. At the entrance the man claimed he needed hotel PIN funds and asked for small change. Williams handed over $10 before the man vanished.

Chris Williams Hobbs N. M Greyhound Station St. Anthony Williams Saue

Two Injured by Driverless Car Incident

A driverless motor vehicle struck two pedestrians on El Paso street causing minor injuries. The injured were Manuel Hernandez of 1511 El Paso Street and Andresque Estrand of 1716 El Paso Street. The event was reported Saturday and prompted hospital treatment.

Blanco Manuel §. Hernandez el Paso “Street Andresque Estrand el Paso Street

Harold Maxwell Dies in St. Louis

Harold Maxwell former president of the Cupples company of St. Louis died in St Louis Friday as reported by his son Fr B Maxwell Burial was planned in St Louis Saturday at 382 Cloverleaf Avenue The notice provides basic death and burial details without elaboration

Harold Maxerell Cupples Company of St. Louis Fr. B. Maxwell Cloverleag Avenue St. Lous Ates

Swift's Force Get Bond Flag Ceremony at Plant

Swift's Banantown plant celebrated full participation in the war bond payroll plan with 100 percent allotment. Lieut. H R Wilken, retired, presented the flag during a Friday ceremony as 287 employees volunteered to contribute one percent or more of their wages weekly. Monty Knox served as wartime bond chair.

Swift and Company of Banantonto H.R. Wilken Bexac Monty Knox

MES TO FAME and Film Dancer Tragedy Report

Alan Jodd dies at the Bie, marking a second consecutive tragedy while the Parr story climaxes. Veronica Lake and others shoot dance sequences for Warner Bros The Hot Way as eight male dancers report for duty. Johnny Johnston, Paramount lead, once U.S. amateur billiard champion, has not played in three years.

Alan Jodd Veronica Lake NANCE Warner Bros

Service Men Relief Series Opens On KTSA

In cooperation with the San Antonio association KTSA begins a six week program Sunday at 8 45 to 9 00 a m focusing on the soldiers and sailors relief act of 1940 and its impact on service families facing income loss The series uses plain language and targets those with relatives in the armed forces The initial Sunday slot is unique. programs continue weekdays at 9 15 a m An adjacent real estate ad promotes a used home with Woodsy touches and neighborhood benefits.

San Antonio Bue Ktsa Bagins

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