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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1941

Page

18

Golden Blond Contest Intrigue Drives Luncheon Gossip

Darnley attends a luncheon with Elaine Banson and Adrian De Groot where talk centers on Chito Sanson and the Golden Blond contest. Orrick and Farish figure in planning, while Darnley plots to assist Clyde Farrish and Britton in a scheme tied to the Goldfy Blend contest preparation.

Darnley Adrian de Groat Myrg Banfori Elaine Darntey Paul Peter Orrick de Groot Orrick Chito Sanson Chica Srasan Farah Barrish Clyde Farrish Madley de Gragk

Brewer Raps Pressure For Tax Counsel

Leo Brewer board member opposes employ of additional special counsel for downtown tax suits, citing city pressure from City Attorney Victor Keller. He notes $5000 for private counsel Tynan and Davis and questions necessity while the education board sets a 5 p.m. meeting. City delays in tax suit preparation and amendment of petitions are reported, with city staff and other attorneys listed as involved.

Victor Keller 4Ohout Board of Leo Brewer Apcoint Board of Education Brewer Keller Walter Ty- Nan W. G. Davis Bond of Education Tak 3. H. Kress and Company Egal Tynan Bugis Ray Davis Wie Gus Garcia Ben 3. Morris Phil Shook F. G. Bradley Carlos C. Cadena

Three San Antonians Transferred to Oklahoma Defense Base

Three San Antonians among 235 soldiers assigned to squadrons slated for transfer to Frid, Oklahoma, for duty at the new base f ly ing school once construction finishes. The San Antonians include Clarenen Gentry and Bon H. Haus, leading quarters squadron of the Goth Air Hass group, and Waller L. Robinson of the Air Base squadron.

Randolph Leld Frid Okla Baste San Antonians Clarenen Gentry Bon H. Haus Goth Air Hass Group Waller L. Robinson

Fox Honey Boy Fox Roams Dallas Streets on Patrol

A small fox named Honey Boy, two rows of teeth and a friendly manner, was captured last April in West Texas and brought to Dallas by Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Browning. The animal travels with Mrs. Patton in Dallas and visiting Merril Roadly, yawning during station stops while leashed. A separate criminal complaint accuses a person of stealing $22 from a resident on Rivas Street, filed in Justice of the Peace court Tuesday by Detective C A Bart Tatn.

Honey Boy Robert Patton West Texas Dallas Antonia Texas Marlin Browning Hatart Patton Merril Ernest Roadly Carol Slreet San Antonio Patton Rivas Street Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan's Dog Vasquez Torreon Shert C. A. Bart- Tatn

System Aids In Car Theft Cases

A nationwide effort uses a new tamper resistant system to track stolen automobiles via license and motor numbers. Police records show 27 cars recovered in recent months thanks to the program, with bulletin alerts and sheriff reports aiding departments across the United States.

Squires Allb| Davenport Rey Davenport Bye! Feentas Civielon Nes Tealate Department of Public Safety Naional Theft Bureau of ‘Almont Fas Sheriffs Penes United States San Antonio

Pro-America Outlook from Arthur Baer Commentary

A fragmented column by Arthur Baer reflects strong pro American military buildup, favoring a large army and air force. The writer adopts a combative, confident tone while expressing optimism about national strength amid wartime pressures.

Robbers Take $13 In San Carlos St Incident

Mantel Munoz of 100 San Carlos Street was slashed in the abdomen and robbed of $13 by two bandits wearing red bandanas. One assailant wore a yellow shirt and green jacket, while the other wore a white shirt and hat ensemble. Police reported the early Tuesday robbery occurred in the 00 block of Curdalene Street, with Munoz hospitalized.

Mantel Munoz San Carlos Street Ciurdalene Street Paty Nic Misler Roberti Green Hospital

Boys Club Debates Expansion Plan in SA Branches

Directors discussed expansion of activities at the San Antonio Boys Club. Club manager Dick Johnson reported that since school began, several hundred boys have sought membership. Attending were Raul Guerrero Unit 1 Stanley Rabke Unit 2 and Gus Taylor Unit 4.

San Antonio Wall Dick Johnson Sevfal Raul Guerrero Stanley Rabke Gus Taylor

Roads Closed At San Saba After High Waters

High waters left eight Texas roads partially closed. State Highways 11 between San Saba and Goulds Valley stayed shut at the Colorado River. U S Highway 190 closed at the San Saba River. West Texas routes 278 137 AZ and US Highway 87 shut at the Pecos River. State Highway 24 blocked near Sandy Ertek and Baulheast. State Highway 87 between High Talnid and Babbe Pass also closed.

San Antonio Texas Savy Saba Gouthwaite Colorado River San Saba River U. S Decatur Sandy Ertek Baulheast

A Pecan Shellers Vote Strike

More than 1100 pecan shellers at two Southern Pecan Shelling plants voted to strike if wage and arbitration demands are not met by 4 p.m. Wednesday. Clyde Johnson of the United Cannery, Agricultural, Packing and Allied Workers says the strike will proceed unless the company agrees to union requests. Negotiations were attended by officials from the U. S. Department of Labor and C. I. O. leaders.

Pecan Julius Seligematin C.J. C Clyde Johnson Te United Cannery, Agricultural, Packing and Allied Workers Amerilca Johnson Hessid Charles E. Young U. & Department of Labor Peca Johnson Sid He Pointer Wnt Cyoyk

Stairway Fall Hurts Showgoer at Prince Theater

Arthur Wilson, 31, of 3m Rigsay Avenue, treated at Robert B. Green hospital after a stairway fall leaving the Prince theater. Police report he fell on the stair. H. E. Villareal, 430 South Nueces, stabbed on the eve of Colorosa and Santa Rosi. H. W. Patterson, 37, 115 West Straight Place, seriously injured after a fall on Highway No. 66 south. New Members Day planned by San Antonio Dystinsist club with luncheon at the Gunter Hotel Wednesday. Rudie Kirst to chair.

Arthur Wilson Rigsay Avenue Robert B. Green Prince Theater H. E. Villareal South Nueces Street Colorosa Santa Rosi H.W. Patterson West Straig Place San Antonio Gunter Hotel Rudie Kirst

S A Firemen's Exhibit Opens In San Antonio

A San Antonio fire department exhibit during National Fire Prevention Week showcases saves, nozzles, powders, and piping at the Washer building on Houston and Jefferson streets. Demonstrations feature corner alarm boxes and a water pumper from 1873, with posters urging citizens to prevent fires.

Houston Jefferson Streets San Antonio Schulenbirg Fire Department

Army Chapel Rites Stated at Harney Street site

Army Chapel rites for the Twenty third Infantry will be held at Harney Street and Elyiston Avenue, Washington Park, Houston, at 5:45 p.m. Thursday. Maj A K Marshall of the Quartermaster Corps will present to Col R B Woodruff, commanding officer. Short talks by Lieut Col Royden Williamson and Chaplain L D Miller will discuss religious significance and democracy. Second Division Band, organist Pvt J Ramsey Miller, and invocation by Regimental Chaplain G H Tenninger complete the service.

Harney Elyiston Avenue Wi Park Gam Houston A. K. Marshall Axe Quartermister Corps R. B. Woodruff Royden Williamson Elehth Corps

Girl Attacked. Lucy Wilson Reported Beating on South Side

Lucy May Wilson a 17 year old girl from 504 North Hockberry Street reported she was taken to an isolated area on the South Side where she was beaten by an assailant. The incident was reported to the police.

Lucy May Wilson North Hockberry Street Tiwaday

Drumstick Theft Reported at Sanford Inn

A chicken drumstick vanished from a plate at the Sanford Inn on East Commerce Street. Eugene Sanford, operator, said the incident occurred Monday night. a suspect was booked but denied the charge. The customer claimed the drumstick was taken from his plate and refused to pay.

Eugene Sanford Sanford. Inn East Commerce Street Sanforit Fox

Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Club

The auxiliary of Bonewall Jacks son unit No 346 American Legion will meet at 8 pm at the Legion club. President Mus R Parr announces an executive meeting to be held at Donl's home later this week.

Legion Auxiliary Bonewall Jacksson Américan Legion Ps. i Pricey the Legion Mus R. Parr

Robbery Ends Free Ride After Houston Trip

Fort Worth salesman Joseph Wedgewood of the Western Boldin company reported two men, brought from Houston to San Angelo, robbed him of $800 in Weliacum samples. They stopped for a meal on East Commerce Street. one man vanished with Wedgewood’s car and the trunk of samples. Detectives found the auto near Alamo Stadium early Tuesday. the samples remained in the trunk. A separate note mentions a regular meeting of the Southern Pacific Women’s Service Club at the Gunter hotel on Wednesday in February.

Houston San Anchouse Joseph Wedgewood Fort wWorth Western Boldin Company Nnre Wedgewood Polles Met East Commerce Street S P Club Mre Southern Pacific Womens Service Club

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