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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1950

Page

5

Two Held in $5073 Theft Case in Victoria

Victoria police arrested Seannette Flores and Frank Gonzales after a taxi driver from San Antonio reported he was robbed of 2700 dollars. The recovered money and a vehicle were linked to the theft, with Flores having allegedly purchased a new car afterward.

Victoria San Antonio Pantaleon Sierra Laredo Justice of the Peace John Ogden Seannette Flores Gleam Frank Gonzales el Pasost Tony Morin Frank Bazan Womars Tom Swift Sierra Purchase & Neigh House Pollcé Miss Flores

Children Blindness Rise Tied to Prenatal Causes

Leona Baumgartner, associate chief of the federal children's bureau, said in New York that blindness among children due to prenatal causes has risen 17 percent since 1936. She spoke at a mobilization to prevent blindness conference attended by civic and industrial leaders. In Baltimore a severe thunderstorm caused a fatality and injuries, flooding streets and felling trees.

New York INS Leona Baumgartner Assotiatta Federal Security Agency Children's Bureau

Dog Talk by Bugs Baer Offers Daily Dog Laughs

A humorous feature by Arthur Bugs Baer highlights a series of lovable pups whose mute antics evoke human expressions. Photos by R. A. Hanks accompany captions that may remind readers of their own dogs or people they know.

Arthur “Bugs” Baer Farious R. A. Hanks

500000 Jobs Added in Industrial Payroll Surge

Washington reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows more than 500000 workers added to industrial and commercial payrolls between mid March and mid April.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics

Mother of 6 In Jail 87 Days

ST. ALBANS VT May 24 Mrs Hattie Cooke 36 mother of six has spent 87 days in jail under Vermonts closed fail statute for damage suits The wife of a $20 a week farm hand she was jailed for failure to pay a five six se v judgment in an auto accident damage suit

ST. Albans Hattie Cooke Vermont Cooke

Treasure Chest Of Gold And Gems Attracts Congress

Washington officials reveal an oriental treasure chest seized from Japan at war end is in custody of General Douglas MacArthur. Patterson testi fied the chest contains jewelry gold and foreign currency with key held by MacArthur and awaiting disposition. Lawmakers said its value could buy a potentate’s ransom many times over and seek detailed plans for its fate.

Washington Douglas MacArthur Congress House Foreign Commmerce Committee Sormer Robert P. Patterson MacArthur Patterson Tokyo

Housing Failures Block Texas Bases From Housing Projects

Five Texas military bases failed to secure approval for housing projects worth millions as the House passed a military construction bill totaling 580 million dollars. Notable reductions include Ft Hood, Barksdale, and Bergstrom adjustments, with several authorizations cut or eliminated entirely.

Washington Texas House Senate Army Ft. Hood Air Force Blegs Afb el Paso Hood Afb Temple Ft. Biss Bergstrom Afb Austin

Democrats For Warren Backing Warren In Los Angeles

A group of lifelong Democrats formed a Democrats for Warren committee in Los Angeles to back Governor Warren for reelection. The organizers say being the son of an illustrious father does not merit high office. Notable members include film figures Walter Wanger and Lea Carvillo.

Los Angels James Roosevelt Warren Gov. Warren Yestertey Walter Wanger Lea Carvillo

Witte will contest seeks probate reversal in court

The will of Calwin H. Witte dated June 22 1945 is challenged after his June 26 1949 death. George Witte nephew objects with other relatives alleging lack of mental soundness and coercion by Estelle Ramseur and Castoe. Provisions include Virginia Boulevard home to Ramseur then Casteel, Buena Vista Street home to Casteel, Witte’s cash, stocks, and monuments to beneficiaries and organizations.

Calwin ‘H. Witte George “Witte Dorothy Adler Hélm Vernon T. Ader Glenn B. Adler Phan Tex Scottish Rite Hospital Charles Anderson Witte Estelle Ramseur Cast¢el Ramseur Casteel Virginia Blvd Securits

Sabbath Eve Services Slated at Temple Heth-El

Members of the post confirmation group graduating from high school will be honored at Temple Heth-El Sabbath Eve services Friday at 8 p.m. Frank Goodman Gloria Minder Marian Levy Suzy Netter Tean Falkstein Beth Weidenfeld Benton Markey and Davis Heckler will be recognized. Dr. David Jacobson will conduct the service with speakers Frank Goodman and Nancy Balatow. Morning services are at 10 20 a.m. Saturday in the chapel.

Temple Heth-El Sabbata Gutio Frank Goodman Gloria Minder Marian, Levy Suzy Netter Tean Falkstein Beth Weidenfeld Benton Markey Davis Heckler David Jacobson Nancy Balatow

Trai Drivers Set Monthly Dance in Pioneer Memorial Hall

Trai Drivers Association of Texas stages its regular monthly old style square and round dance at 8 p.m. Thursday at Pioneer Memorial Hall. Music by Al Brit and his orchestra.

Traii Texas Pioneer Memorial Hall Music al Brit His Orekestra

Veterans of Foreign Wars sale set for Saturday

Final plans for the annual poppy sale were announced by William J Borde Post 4700 at 8 p m Thursday at the Beethoven home. Visiting members are welcome to attend.

William J Borde

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