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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1944

Page

10

Mature Visits Polio Ward Charms Young Patients

Screen actor Victor Mature surprised residents of the Robert R Green polio ward at a hospital in Polio Ward with an unscheduled visit. He serenaded and autographed for several patients including 17 year old Billie Laachum and 18 month old Chamile Jackson, then danced and played games with nurses. Nurses and staff joined in as patients gathered for autographs, curtain calls, and a fund of joy during the visit.

Molly Heisman Robert, PR. Green Polio Ward Victor Mature Strep Mature Harmotten Rasrals Vic Jina Graeber aMlure Patsy LaRoy Ian Mary Adgerson Panama Ping Beng Frances Kyner Helen Bond Martha Asatfson Linda Martinez Mary Lee Harris Josephite Damingue Redla Santa Claus

Baering Down On the News Baering Down on the News

An OCR fragment mentions a dollar a year man resigning in Washington and a large business near the Great Lakes. It riffs on financial and insurance themes with scattered nonsensical lines and a note about meat shortage. The piece references Scottish topics and London leaders in a chaotic, partial excerpt.

Robbery and assault target two men by street pairings

Three assailants beat Stephen Priesenhahn at South Gevers Wyoming streets near midnight Sunday after holding him up for a $40 cash and a gold wedding ring. He suffered a fractured skull and facial wounds and was taken to a hospital. In a separate incident, Pvt Benito Guajardo was attacked at El Paso and San Marcos streets early Monday, cut on the neck but escaped, treated at Robert B. Green hospital.

Wim Stephen Priesenhahn Wyoming Street South Gevers Wyoming Streets Tres Abeguita Wee Hospital Benito Guajardo Bandigo el Paso San Marcos Dodd Geld Robert B. Green Hospital

Man Shot In Bar Room Fight Near New Laredo Highway

Alfred Lomas of 208 Anton Boulevard was reported in fairly good condition at Robert B. Green hospital after a bar room fight on the 600 block of the New Laredo highway. The assailant fired five 38 caliber shots. one bullet hit Lomas. A 41-year-old man surrendered to deputies following the shooting.

Shou Alfred Lomas Anton Boulevard Robert B. Green Hospital Lomas Sheriffs Office New Laredo Highway

Speeding Appeal Set for Friday

Speeding appeal set for Friday in County Court at Law No 3. E W Gilmore of 842 East Geunether street faced $120 fine and costs in October 17 Corporation Court for speeding 80 mph. He paid $100 for speeding in a 30 mph zone near Houston street on September 4 and $15 for two stop sign violations and a red light. Arrested by City Police, Morales.

Tn Appess E. W. Gilmore East Geunether Street Corporation Court County Court-at-Law No C.1. Mathhews Gilmore Houston Street City Polen Morales

Brooks Class Graduates at Brooksfield Exercise

Brooksfield hosted the eighth twin engine pilot class graduation Monday. Captain James Patterson, who served 20 months in England the Middle East and North Africa, addressed cadets at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet center. Trainees added five weeks to the standard program, moving from advanced flying schools to complete TH 25 training on modified Mitchell bombers.

Brooksfield Chaptain Jamies TF Patterson Téborater England Middle East North Africa San Antonio Brookfield

Slot Machine Boys Plan Counterblow

The article reports that Lae slob machine bays plan a limited counterattack in the coming days. It describes an injunction tactic by small operators, legal challenges around seizures, and possible grand jury delays. It notes police education efforts and hints that slot machines may resume operations after the grand jury adjourns.

Don Lae Grand Jury Sheen San Antonio

Six hurt in Los Angeles weekend traffic crashes

A sequence of weekend accidents left six people injured in Los Angeles. J H Tuyk of Var Ormy suffered a broken leg and bruises in a collision on South Flores Street at Highway 6 South, with Della Gorman sustaining a broken shoulder. Marvin Mueller, a Corpus Christi sailor, also injured after the truck struck him while he stood along the highway. James Bolser, 21, of Allen, listed as the truck driver, was injured. Additional injuries involved Edward Bloch, Manuel Hernandez, Jesus Moreno, and Ricardo Lama in separate incidents on nearby streets.

Parsons South Flores Street Highway 6 J. H. Tuyk Var Ormy Lsted Della Gorman Grove Avenue Med«leat and Surgical Hospital Marvin Mueller Fxm Corpus James Bolser Allen Edward Bloch Wyoming Strset Meerschelitz Street Edward J. McLane Mer Closkey General Hospital Temple Santa Rega Hospital Manuel Hernandez Los Moras Street South Lines el Paso Jesus Moreno Fl Paso Ricardo Lama Colina Street South Brazos Street Gunn Ktulfe Tas Natty Ottieond Trattic

Huntress to Check Rush Marriages in Bexar County

County Clerk Fred Huntress announced a new policy for the December holiday period. The marriage license window will close at noon Saturday and reopen Monday after the festival, affecting couples who plan Friday or Saturday weddings.

Si Bexar County Fred Huntress

Early Yule Mail Urged for Christmas Parcels

Post master Dat Quill urged prompt mailing to ensure Christmas parcels arrive on time. He warned last minute rushes will delay deliveries and noted staffing shortages may hinder handling the expected Christmas mail. Downtown crowds and increased parcel volume were reported as the largest on record.

Emuy Marin Christanas Gndurardy

Autopsy Ordered in Tot Death in Victoria

An autopsy was ordered Monday on the body of four year old Waynes WG of 324 Fountain Walk Victoria who died at 8 PM Sunday in the arms of his mother Mrs Dixie Pera Bil. The mother said she had just bathed the child when he collapsed and he died at Robert B Green Hospital. The child had reportedly been a polio victim about a year ago and had recovered. The autopsy was ordered by Dr Alexander Mueau superintendent of Robert B Green.

Waynes Fountain Walk Victoria Alexander Mueau Robert B. Green

Game Law Charge Faces S. A. Hunter

A San Antonio hunter faced a game law charge after a complaint filed in county court alleges he hunted unlawfully near San Marcos. The case names G. Ellison, 22, and others connected to alleged violations including shooting after the season closed.

Game Law Charge S. A. Hunter Graham Bt Burholdt| Knight Butler L. Knight East Carson Taber

Girl 18 Sentenced On Forgery Count

An 18 year old girl named Dorothy Schutt received two years in the penitentiary for forging a 35 check. Judge W W McNavy, presiding in Corpus Christi, said he would have given a suspended sentence if she had not already been sentenced elsewhere. The girl pleaded guilty to forging a Broadway National Bank check, claiming she was broke after being fired for lacking suitable clothes. She was brought in on a bench warrant from Corpus Christi. Local merchants and a jailhouse remark by the judge reflect the case's local tone.

Los Angeles W. W. McNavy Criminal District “Court Dorothy Schutt Corpus Christi Cate

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