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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

4

San Antonio Rats Faced Down By Public Health Drive

Mrs Pathutio Wiggins leads a city wide effort with Dr William A King backing a rodent campaign to curb typhus fears. The Junior Chamber raises $100 aiding extermination, while calls for a public health council grow. Officials cite street rat patrols, church infestations, and a need for better garbage handling.

Pathutio Wiggins San Antonio Ahad Properti Higgins William A. King Guart Chamber of Commerce Wilts Gollins

Cadets' New Class Draws Broad Regional Representation

The new class of avitalion cadets at Randolph field is largely made up of prudent cadets from New England and the middle Atlantic states with strong East Coast representation. In recent months Texas leads with 42 cadets, while Pennsylvania sent 30 of 207 in Class 42-B. Other states including Florida and New York contribute notable numbers, with multiple New England states also represented.

Randolph Field New England Middle Atlantic Pennsylvania New York Orth Cezeling Georgia Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshite Virginia

Division Observes Organization Day in 1933 Ceremony

On October 8 1933 Brig Gen Dredd Walker directed a division observance at Warr with Lieut Gen John A Hulen and other officers, honoring fallen soldiers. The tribute paused military duties as General Hulen declared October 8 as a day of ceremony linked to World War baptism of fire near St Alienny-arms.

36Th Aie Catp Bowle John A. Hulen Warr Dredd Walker Othe Cerumony Hulen Pala St. Alienny-n-Arms Trance

Army Policeman Ordered To Hawaii For Transfer

Army authorities ordered First Sergeant Milarid to Hawaii for reassignment. The San Antonio military police confirmed the transfer, with duties aboard Kaneiula 1. The voyage to the island is slated for May, pending weather and clearance.

Hawaii Milarid Avr San Antoo Kaneiula Ranetsee Islanas

Delegates View Styles at Texas Fashion Show

Delegates observed winter styles at a Texas fashion show presented by the World and Marx company in the Gunter hotel Rose room. Demonstrations in base dressings featured Leo Phelps Holt Wind Cat Charice De Ors Houston and Braverton. Mrs Jack Bond of San Antonio directed the show with models Taylor Titels Styra Moreton Nelle Kure Norwood Besthcock Hurley Schouity.

Texas Association Nf Yiewer Wold and Marx Company Gunter Hotel Rose Dante Leo Phelps Holt Wind Cat Charice de Ors Houston Genuine Braverton Austin Jack Bond San Antonio

Federal Job Given O Daniel Musican

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Broadway Nightly Buzz From The Stage And Screen

Walter Winchell on Broadway and London reviews mix with notes on George Abbott’s musical Best Foot Forward and the farce Mr Big. Critics praise The Magic Lanterns cinema report while listing stars like Rosemary Lane Maurer Cannon Gil Stratton Jr. Deanna Durbin Charles Boyer Olivia de Havilland and Paulette Goddard across wave of stage and film chatter.

Corey Faraine George Abbott Rosemary Lane Maurer Cannon Gil Stratton Jr Sig Kaufman Mr. Big Mr. Lockridge Kautman Corning Dows Sghosh London Reir Warry Carey Who A. Afin Wattaly Charles Boyer Olivia de Havilland Paulette Goddard Keel Eral Miner Eve Deanna Durbin Chas Lenahton Tom Harmon Sid Michigan

Thief Larcenies Reported From Local Shops And Homes

A string of thefts is reported including items stolen from A La Tan Beauty Salon on Roncevelt Avenue such as Hale eye dye combs and nail polish worth about 10.60 dollars. Additional thefts include clothing, a camera from a car, and blankets totaling several tens of dollars, with victims named Katherine Fighds RoC Gray Alfred Mata Hashim and Mia G. Cavanaugh and locations on West Pecanateeet, Comma Street, and Sidney Lanter High School area.

Roncevelt Avenue Hale Aye Katherine Fighds Rome West

Dick Barthelmess Returns to Heavy Roles in New Film

Hollywood gossip notes Richard Barthelmess returns to serious dramatic work in The Mayor of 44th Street with George Murphy and Anne Shirley. Ann Ayres is tested for a role, while Beverly Hills teen Beverly Ayres joins Kildare star pathway. Warners tests Dennis Morgan for singing parts as The Desert Lone sparks a new singing role. soldiers on leave entertain by Janeette MacDonald and Gene Raymond group.

Lowella D. Parsons Ealtor N. S Hollywood Oct Richard Barthelmess Gcrcers Douglas Pairbanks Rita Hayworth Bob Dick 4Th Street George Murphy Anne Shirley al Green Peatance R. E Tol AL Ann Ayres Seeba Ag Laraine Day Kildare Lern Ayres Ann Ayres Ann Kathryn Grayson Bretty Robinson Niggoo Lonesome Island Warners Dennis Morgan Tales Hope Meaning New York Dennis Stelag Desert Lone Jay Jeanette MacDonald Gene Raymond Mildred Harold Llord Constance Gilbert Roland Lengeant UGLA USC Ames Jeanette Gene

Hollywood A-list at a Manhattan party caught in tabloids

A garbled American showbiz page lists Elinor Boardman, Harry D.ARRast, Jane Withers, Lucia Catrall, Gloria Swanson, Florence Rice and others at parties and lunches across Gotham venues. Mentions Donald Budge, Ginger Rogers, George Montgomery, Lana Turner, Michele Morgan, and Robert Coote among a kaleidoscope of star sightings. News of a vanished pet and a looming revenge feature closes the item.

Ds Vallambrosi Bigrrite Elinor Boardman Harry D. Arrast Jane Withers Santa Monies Hospital For Robert Anderson Michels Bridget New York Donald Budge Fen Bi Champ Gotham Tippy John Sidney Gutlard Stuart Jtessie Barthelmess Ontateahana Natalie Thompson M.G.M Ginger Rogers Rcart George Montgomery George Douglas Fairhanks Robert Coote Canada Bob ‘Stack Lana Turner Lew Arete Michele Morgan Jack Heney Ervist Lithiischi

Train Crash at Depot Kills 14-Year-Old and Injures Twelve

A freight train derailed at the Grand Trunk Western depot injuring 12 and killing 14-year-old James Stith of Lancing who was on the platform. Officials launched an investigation into how a car struck the depot, causing debris to fly as cars buckled and rolled.

Grand Trunk Western Railroad Venter Tite Ravens Ports James Stith Lancing Sted

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