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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

14

Bishop Lauds Camacho in Mexican church progress

Most Rev John Gannon of Erie praises Mexican Catholic developments as democracy grows after years of church suppression. He travels to Mexico City for a bishops conclave tied to Our Lady of Guadalupe feast. Clergy report reopened churches and religious instruction returning, with Archbishop Lucey and others accompanying.

Mexico John Mark Gannon Erie Anthony Yeteler Rowin Mexico City Our Lady of Guadalupe Givermiment Suukiniss L ‘Ths Montezuma ‘Seminary Las Vegas N. M Wits Robert E. Lucey G. C. Dagan Conley Erle, Po

Child Eats Leaf Of Poisonous Plant Incident

A child from 124 West Evelid Avenue was involved after eating a leaf from a poisonous plant. Patrick Copeland, located near Green Hospital, and another address at 102 Alder Street, received treatment for an arm injury while playing basket ball.

Polso Patrick Copeland, A West Evelid Avenue Green Hospital Wednesays

Reader Sees Bright L A Future in New York Trip

Two women from Broadmoor hotel Colorado Springs drive to New York via San Antonio. Kathryn Aughtes social director and Miss Glen Rin astrological reader at Broadmoor express interest in the romantic city. Miss Riveker discusses summer film interests and hints at forthcoming star forecasts.

Lye Sdolaidatt Broadmoor Colorado Springs Jay San Antonio New York Kathryn Aughtes Hate Glen Rin St. Anthony Riveker Wallace Beery Chico Marx Nolome

Indictments Return In Criminal District Court

Jurors presented five indictments in a criminal district court case. The charges span theft by balance and embezzlement, seduction, forgery, burglary, and theft. The report cites witnesses including Miss Ricker and notes the judge’s remarks on the city’s future implications of the prosecutions.

McCrory Ricker

District board hears plea for new San Antonio junior college district

Petition drive seeks election to create a San Antonio junior college district. County board of education will review signatures, with 3204 valid voters needed. After county action, Commissioners court will schedule an election. Notable figures include J. Judson, Pal Pfeiffer, Amay Young, A. Seheh and Dr. H. H Ogilvie.

Watves San Antonio P. EB. Dickison County Commissioners' Court Municipal Auditorium Antonimed Chaiman O. F. Schnabel Thomas Jefferson High Vchool Katherine Henderson Jaysee Champ Billy McKinney Olivia Martinez Brannon Tsenhawer Tush Johnson Charlotte Hambrook Sunshine Head Virle, Gulley Virginia Oxley Betta Lee Wolf Aubrey Keating Bob Keginston Vernon Bauhm H. H Ogilvie J. 0. Loftin Raitis Belt San Antonio F. A. Council Carlton Adama Ts Dah Dewees Thomas TB Portwood BH. F. Smith Lila Marshal San Antt Fonia Pearkers’ Council

Local Notices and Names in Houston and Beyond

Bexar Facts BITS notes Acklen en route to Canada to join Royal Carigian Aly force while Walter Pridemore, former Des Moines editor, heads to Houston to join allied corps. OTTO RICHTER, Lonnie Lentz on leave in Florida, Bill Matthews recovering from tonsillectomy. Western Union service offers morning wakeup for workers. Warner promoted in life insurance sales. Fred Fe, Plyg Rave, Raymond Schuetzky, Barney Sadovsky listed. Mel Koenning earns second place in cigar photo contest. Virginia C Bryant birthday. Roy Hodges to Honduras jungles. Joan E. Ruxster back at Brooks Field. Lenora Ann Thompson appointed UT Austin assembly rep. Gamma Phi Beta member.

Bits Acklen Canada Royal Carigian Aly Force Wpsteards Ediitlon Des Moines Towa Walter Pridemore Houston Aly Corpa Otto Richter Lonnie Lentz Florida Bill Matthews Louisiana Haly Warner San Antonia Ife Insurance Company Fred FE Pplygrave Raymond Scihuetzy Barney Sadovsky Mel Koenning Light Lnner Virginia C'Bryant WB. Stewart Hoy Roy Hodges Honduras Joan E. Ruxster Brooks Lenora Ann Thompson B. A College of Fine Arts University of Texas

WMU Names Old Officers Amid Convention Meetings

The Woman's Missionary Union of the San Antonio BaptistAssociation re elected officers including W P Coleman as president Richard Brown vice president Beverly Spiner corresponding secretary Ed Herbsleb recording secretary Neal Us chorister and Robert De Sha pianist The Rev Jacob Gartenhaus home mission board field secretary spoke on mission work and will address services at First Baptist and Temple later this week

Woman's Missionary Union Festrow W. 2. Coleman Richard Brown Deverly Spulman George Houston Nieting Tid Merristed Robert de Ist Association W. PF. Coleman Atlanta, Ga Baptist Temple of Aca

Zoo Buys Gorillas for First Captive Breeding Program

San Diego officials announce the purchase of five gorillas from a New York dealer to begin the citys first captive breeding project. The arrivals will raise the local gorrilla population to four, with Mbongo and Nyagi named as famous former residents.

San Diego Fumele Boras Eve Cap. W Amy Porillas Mbongo Nyagi

Realty Law Violators Warned by County Commissioner

Commissioner Sam Anderson warned that prosecutions will follow for filing auitadivision plats with the county clerk without Commissioners' court authorization. Violators face a fine from 10 dollars to 4500 and up to 99 days in county jail or both. The commissioner said certain real estate men are pushing cheap subdivisions while failing to fulfill promised improvements, as District Authority John RR. Shook commented.

Commissioners Sam Anderson Anderson Alteged Atrecta District Autorsicy John RR. Shook

Williams elected moderator of San Antonio Baptist association

The Rev. Tillie Williams, pastor of Northside Baptist, was elected moderator of the San Antonio Baptist association at its eighty second annual meeting held at the First Baptist Church. Other officers named include Rev. T. F. Hoffman as vice moderator and Rev. J. W. Burns as clerk. The meeting closes with prayer and speeches by Dr. W. W. Melton and Dr. Thomas H. Taylor.

Tillie Williams Northside Baptist Church Te Sain Antonio Baptist Association First Baptist Church T. F. Hoffman Highland Park J. W. Burns Alamo Heights Neal Elis Calvary Chesler Robert de Stan Praneihal W. W. Melton Dallas The Baptist General Conventiag Thomas H. Taylor Howard Payne College Brochine

Garner Fine Says Wife On Visit During Crisis

Mrs. John Nance Garner told reporters on a visit at the St. Anthony hotel garage that her husband is occupied with personal worries and not focused on public affairs. She plans a trip to Dallas to see son Tully Garner, calling the family’s concerns their main priority.

Garner Fine Tully Charles Gayner Angwhile Exeyire Persideri

Officers Get Promotion In The Reserve Forces

President Arthur af Cory, a master reserve and depot official, has been promoted to captain. Two San Antonio reserve officers on duty elsewhere have also been promoted, Captain Clay Preston to major at Rock Island Arsenal, and Lieutenant B C Rounedge to first lieutenant in Washington’s chief office.

Arthur Af. Cory Aunricemaster Reserve Ality Ab Normoyle Quapylermaster Depot San Antonio Staliong Clay Preston Reasrre Wrest Summit ‘Place Rock Island Arsenal B. C. Rounedge Infantry Porter 'Street Hirst Veutenant Washington

Mrs Leesch Rites Set At Boerne

Services for Mrs Anna Leesch 22 died at her Boerne home will be held at 4 p m Wednesday in Boerne with the Rev Mr Dankins of the Lutheran church officiating Survivors include her husband Henry Leesch sisters and brothers She was a native of Laon Springs TAX REFUND DADEWASHINGTON Oct 8 JP The Kicensury Tins refunded 205 to the estate of William H Dunning Je Fort Worth and dropped an addit ional chim of 24036

Anna Leesch Boerne Dankins Lutheran Church Henry Leesch Leesch Laon Springs Washington William H. Dunning Fort Worth

Marlandale High School Band Visits Bermany Carnival

The 15 piece Marlandale High School band directed by BR G C King performed at the Bermany Sons carnival on Tuesday night. Crowd attendance set a record while Koluie Kelth and her orchestra played and Alfred Schacker's orchestra provided dancing music. Soldiers in uniform admitted free and car listings appeared in the classified section.

Bermany Sons Marlandale High School BR. G C. King Koluie Kelth Alfred Schacker

Tattooing Boom Fueled by Defense Programs in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis, tattoo artist Larry treats, a onetime city enthusiast, reports business rising nearly 50 percent as defense-related demand increases. He notes growing visits on the South Side, with clients requesting a range of designs from hearts to ships. A Morbid request for a scaffold tattoo was scorned by teachers, leading to a lesson in censorship. Larry says he circumvents navy limits by surrounding subjects with a bathing suit motif.

Indianafolis Ind Lawrence Larry Aly Hany Harry Navy

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