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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1944
Page
8
The city health department will require public health nurses to wear a new blue jockey-style hat designed for the nursing division. Previously, nurses wore regular hats or net head coverings of their choosing. The change aims to keep hair out of eyes and present a smart, uniform look in San Antonio and nearby areas.
Judge Jon T Pete on Tuesday annulled the marriage of Mrs. Bewiah Routures to G. Rounting, Bee Vile rancher, ending a long divorce suit. An order granted $4900 or half of the two spouses’ accumulated property from their marriages. The suit had been in progress for several years, dating to 1935.
Two people died from burns over the weekend in Los Angeles. A 11 year old girl at 911 North Mesquite Street was found in her bathroom, badly burned and overcome by smoke, with water still running from a faucet. Damage totaled about 1800 dollars. A second fatality, Serocera Sanchez, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jose Sanchez of 2930 Solima Street, died at the hospital after suffering burns when she fell into a tub of boiling water on Saturday. the mother was burned while rescuing the child.
From San Antonio to President Meet and San Antonio chairmen of Round Tables at the thirty fifth annual Meeting of the Texas Social Welfare Association in Austin December 7 9 An announcement from Elwood Street Boston War Chest manager names Rita Fleming director Bradn Mate Kehad of social service Our Lady of the Lake College will head the Round Table on Professional Training for Social Work and Brother Gerald J Schnepp of St Mary's University will chair the panel on The Church and Social Welfare
The Bexar county war price rationing board warns the public that a new shoe stamp became valid on November 1. Chairman W. McAllister notes many applicants are unaware of the stamp’s validity and that special store stamps are issued only in extreme emergencies.
The theft occurred at the A. F. Fee Company on 800 Broadway. M. C. Krueger, manager, reported to police Monday that $105 was taken from the cash register, which had its front price marked. Krueger said this was the first burglary in the Webster and Lig area for the company.
About SOO people attended the Eden Home for the Aged Fall Festival on the South Loop. Rev. F Winkelman, a refugee pastor from Berlin, spoke at the afternoon service while B C Schweinfurt, president of the Texas Synod, addressed the evening service.
Maj Thomas B McGuire of Bou Aniadio becomes Southwest Pacific’s second highest scoring ace after downing his twenty eighth and twenty seventh planes. AP dispatch says he shot two Jap Navy fighters off Cebu Subday while on patrol, leaving him eight behind Maj Richard Hong of Poplar Wis who has 46. His wife Maryll McGuire resides at 203 East Ridgewood Court.
Mrs. Bert Rogers aged 51 died from a head injury suffered when she fell down a flight of stairs at the Riverside Inn in Rio Medina. The death occurred Monday morning at Green Hospital after she lost balance at a stair head while visiting the Pierce home on Lee Hall Street. Justice W Vaughan led the investigation.
At least some residents of Alamo Heights back annexation to San Antonio. Mayor Gus Mauarninnn and two city commissioners share the view, while opponents say the effort faces strong resistance. A San Antonio delegation plans to meet Alamo Heights officials Tuesday to discuss Greater San Antonio plans.
A woman, 42, found dead at her door with a 45 revolver nearby and a note reading I put no family with no Money Goodby and good luck. After an inquest Justice of the Peace Frank Vaverian ruled death by own action.
Rome dispatch reports Brigadier General Charles T Myers of 116 Cannery Street San Antonio has been appointed chief of staff for the U S air force. A 21 year veteran, Myers previously served on training assignments and was wing commander of the Central Flying Training Command at Foster Field Victoria Texas during recent months.
A $25 bond is offered for the return of Roate an 11 year old white dog owned by Commander Grahan Allen of A subMwe a the Ba esti Mes. The commander’s mother Mrs Allen at 319 West French place reports the dog is back and white with a scar on a rear leg and a long tail.
A murder charge was filed Monday in Justice of the Peace Bul Gorrigan s court against Robert D Saugus 5 for the killing of his wife Helen 33. Saugus remained in critical condition at Robert B Green Hospital from a bullet wound after the shooting on North Conv Street. Hospital officials said peritonitis developed but a hospital source indicated recovery was possible in any event.
Monahans oil field scene reports a worker shot through the heart by a .45 caliber weapon. Police custody secured a suspect as investigators continued work into the incident.
San Antonio grocery stores report a bacon shortage as government set aside orders cut civilian supplies. Packers say 50 percent of bacon and hams and 30 percent of pork loin are diverted to government use, with non government plants delivering about one tenth of normal. Officials note the order’s recent effect and rising pork prices amid tighter hog supply.
The injured man from the Saturday crash on West Commerce Street died Sunday night at Robert B. Green Hospital. He suffered a broken clavicle and other injuries after being struck by a car driven by Russell W. Caldwell as he walked with his son across the street. The incident remains under police investigation.
Transportation expert Pregerick, a professor from Texas, will speak Monday at the Mudclps auditorium. His address, titled Wood in Transportation in San Antonio, will cover regional transportation topics and industry insights.
A mused column by Arthur Baer touches on radical ideas for altering U S presidential elections suggesting no elections during wartime and proposing proxy votes or a 16 states plan. It critiques current systems and ponders minority vote influence while inviting reader reaction. Also mentions the Gordon String Quartette concert at San Pedro Playhouse on November 14 at 7 30 p m.
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