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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1946
Page
8
A San Antonio polio outbreak sparks tension as parents and children under two voice anger at health department bans. The piece notes parental opinions, newspaper coverage, and radio commentary shaping the children's lived experience amid restrictions.
A reflective piece on postwar youth pranks and civic letters, noting polio fears, a girls group publishing a "newspaper" to mock cranky neighbors, and graduates feeling denied rites of passage. It captures student disillusionment, parental reactions, and a vow to remember and retaliate after high school graduation.
Street Commissioner Paul E. Steffler plans a request to raise sidewalk and curb inspection fees from 1.2 to 10 cents per foot. He cites rising costs of inspections and aims to have the city council approve the higher charges.
Fort McIntosh at Laredo, now inactivated, will be taken over Friday by a unit of army engineers from Fort Sam Houston. The post was established in 1842 with Gen Mirabeau Lamar as its first commander.
John E. Zeller, right of way agent, reported to the city council the cost of property the city has contracted along the proposed Interregional highway and the appraised value of other property along the route.
Death takes Sgt Willam J Meckel of Kelly Field died of a heart attack Sunday night announced from the field He was the son of William T Meckel of Macdona Texas and details of next of kin were released by base officials
San Antonians admitted to Brooke General hospital for treatment include Herbert Brown at 115 Applin Street Master Sgt Clarence Dodds at 4121 West Martin Street Pvt Jose Gonzales at 313 Green Streets Master Sgt Charles W Helton at 726 Division Avenues Staff Sgt Cecil Hill at 513 Commercial Avenue Tech Sgt Alexander Lemons at 743 Division Avenue Phc Leslie F Martin at 502 Monticello Court TA Col Henry H Pickard at 385 West Rosewood Avenue Pvt Mateo C Reyes at 703 South Medina Street Wilton P Robinson at 1805 Comal Street Lt Col Joe D Schutz at 504 Graham Road and Humberto Vega at 421 Trenton Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Egan of Helmont Massachusetts were flown to San Antonio by army air transport to visit their son Pvt Paul H Egan age 38 of Fort Sam Houston at Brooke General Hospital. He was in critical condition Saturday and the army arranged travel after a telephone call. The EIgan couple reached Kelly field early Monday and found his condition somewhat improved.
A belle aboard a second car tossed bottles at a vehicle carrying C C Mecum a soldier at the A A W military training center. Two car windows were broken and his wife was struck in the face. Another victim Miss Alma Harper 211 North Centre street was hit while walking at Centre and Hackberry streets sustaining a four inch cut on her left forearm.
The first charges of violation of city health ordinances during the cleanup campaign were filed in corporation court. Four charges of refusal to connect with city sewers were filed against R. L. Marvel head of the sanitation division and one charge of garage ordinance violation against A A Luther. Several residents were charged with refusing to connect to sewers including Miss Bartola Garcia Lennie Alexander Tommie Martinez and Max Noxie. No hearings date set. Fogging machines operated on Fredericksburg road, West Evergreen street to St. Marys street, and Park Hill drive with spray on nearby blocks. power and machine creels active on other streets.
Memorial day ceremonies at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery begin at 11 45 a m Thursday announced post chaplain Col Joseph O Ensrud The service features an invocation by Chaplain Fred W Niermann Gettysburg Address by Chaplain Ensrud and a benediction by Chaplain Stanley C Broch The public ceremony decorates all graves with flags Thursday observed as a legal holiday at the post.
Central Catholic high school senior Paul Neumann earned the top four year scholastic rating and was awarded a four year scholarship to St Marys University. Charles Herzig received second honors and a partial St Marys scholarship, but both Neumann and Herzig will attend Dayton University. Scholarships passed to Henry Joseph Haley and George Reilly next in line.
B F Chadwick operator of Seven Oaks club and retired army colonel had the electioneering charge dismissed by Judge C J Matthews after a letter from Clinton Browner. Browner argued Chadwick lacked intent and had not understood regulations, noting his apology and that the voting instruction came from his wife.
A pocket knife believed to be the weapon used to fatally slash Ray Mundo Garcia Guerrero, 18, was turned over to police Tuesday by Orlencia Rangel, 14, of 404 Seguin Road. Anastacio Rotello, 36, Seguin Road resident, has been booked by police for murder.
Funeral services were held for Mes. Susan Virginia Masterson at Oklahoma City Oklahoma on Tuesday. The 34 year old, wife of Branch T Masterson of the Light advertising staff, died in a local hospital Saturday. The body was shipped to Oklahoma City Sunday night.
Monroe England 31 of 251 Harriman Place died Monday. Funeral services were held in Riebe chapel Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. at Mission Burial Park. He was a telephone company employee and a native of San Antonio.
James F. Henderson and his family, including wife and four children, faced eviction after J F Bretz filed suit for possession in Justice of the Peace E. H. Talbert's court. Final hearing set for 10:00 a.m. Monday as Henderson warns he may have to move the family.
In a garbled piece by ARTHUS Bugs Baek D, the text mocks atomic tests and forecasts bizarre sea and city imagery. It mentions a 60 foot wave, octopus, sardines, whales, and a movie mezzanine scene, with a digressive aside about Rockefeller remodeling Ratio City music hall.
A spree of purse snatches and robberies hit San Antonio areas including Victoria street and Navarro street. Victims Mrs Josephine Robinson and Mrs Charles Simard were robbed of cash and valuables. Clyde Hussy and others lost money at a West Houston carnival. Police detained Verba James and Edgar Copley for vagrancy after the incidents. L W Cramenas repulsed attackers but was injured.
Salvage and surplus property to be sold at the AAP Military Training center will be open for inspection daily from a.m. to 4 30 p.m. June through in Building 5070. Brig Gen. Russell E. Randall, commander, announced. Items include woodworking power tools, springs, mattresses, desks and chairs, water coolers, lamps, lockers, tool boxes, nurses shoes, meat platters and cutlery. Bids open at 10 a.m. June 10.
The regional office of the American Red Cross veterans claims service opens at the Houston building site, serving Bexar and 62 nearby Southwest Texas counties. Headed by A. T. Sucher with Brannan, Taylor, and G. J. Cass as assistant field directors, the unit marks decentralization from the former Waco office serving much of Texas.
A San Antonio weather bureau uses a rearview mirror hack to read wind velocity from the gauge. Climatologist Miss Burtan helps airlines by relaying wind direction and speed, previously needed to move to view the gauge directly.
A World War II veteran and his family faced eviction after rent remained unpaid at 319 North Cipoto Street. A default judgment for possession was issued by Justice of the Peace on April 15, noting delinquent rent and the veteran's past service with Fort Frank Vaughan and Ralph N. Sam Houston during the war.
A $5000 damage suit was filed Monday in Edgewood 45th district court by Clyde B. Smith and Mrs. A. L. Clark of Dallas against Dr. Maj. Gen. P. T. Maw and the school district. The complaint alleges rough treatment during a dental procedure at a Memorial Day parade review. The case notes a three inch temple gash and is connected to plans for a county superintendent candidacy and a teaching return.
Meteorologist J. Ad. Jarboe reports 18 rainy days in May so far, a new record for the period, with 20 days standing as the all time May record in 1935. May rainfall totals are light at 2.37 inches, while averages run 3.39 inches for May and 3.03 inches by May 27. Humidity runs well above average, with expectations of May humidity in the 70s. Moisture over the state and persistent moist air explain the unusual May conditions and lack of westward dry air intrusion.
Five landowners in Hexar County will elect 5 members to sit on the new boards of supervisors for the upcoming five conservation districts. The state soil conservation board at Temple awaits instruction after a favorable vote on the program proposal.
Maj. Gen. James P. Hodges of the RAF Flying Training command will address the Schreiner Institute in Kerrville at a joint commencement and memorial exercises. The program honors 85 former students, 52 of whom served in the Army Air Forces.
Amid a polio outbreak, students face a ban on handling books and gear. Army sets are checked in under supervision, with Joseph KR. Meffer and Lester R. Sine clair noted in the log as overseers. DDT spray labeled Sorexwound is applied to all books and equipment to curb contamination.
Funeral services for James Robert Boyd were scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday at Porter Loring Chapel. Boyd, a Cotulla native who had lived in San Antonio, died at his home on Dickson Avenue Sunday. He was years old.
Tentative graduation exercises by radio for San Antonio seniors were canceled after a meeting of EB Statsman Superintendent and high school principals. Harlandale High announced ceremonies for 120 graduates will be delayed to June or when the ban ends, while Alamo Heights will proceed with the radio graduation at 5 45 p m Friday on KTSA with possible later in person ceremonies if restrictions lift.
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