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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1941

Page

4

Famous Movie Dogs Parade in Show Here

San Antonio dog fanciers will enjoy a two show appearance by movie dogs Daisy Blondy Ace and others at the Municipal auditorium. Under Forrest N Hall the dogs perform at 115 and 715 p.m. Friday and Saturday with Earl Johnson handling. The event is part of the Twenty Sixth Annual Breed Dog show by the San Antonio Kennel Club tied to the October 1 2 dates.

Ban Antonio Blondy Datsy Ace Shepherd Fis Steide Daschund Palmer Battal Baler

Catholic Theatre Guild Sets Tryout for First Show

The Catholic Theatre Guild announces the first production of the 1941 42 season, a show titled Techaund by Pulitzer winner Owen Davis. Tryouts begin at 7 p.m. October 14 in the basement of St Abas Parish church. Guild president William Dodds says John Paul Warntin will manage the show to be presented November 24. All interested persons are invited to attend.

War Experience for Fort Sam Men In Tank Maneuvers

Fort Sam Houston troops will join VIII Army units in Carolinas from November 2 to 30 for First Army maneuvers. Anti tank sections from Fort Sam Houston prepare at Camp Clary for the Third Army operation against IV Army Corps. A 99 member Fort Sam radio team with 33 radio sets travels to UK theater.

Viii Aray Fort Sam Houston Carolinas Osth Fort Sam Houston Camp Claryborne First Army IV Army Corps Third Army VNT Army 18H Field Artillery Briade Port Stdl Ona 111Th Engineers Camp Bowle Ligt. Infantry Cermo Barkelty Wits

Thefts From Sleepers Charged In County Court

Complaints filed in County Court-at-Law No 2 allege thefts from sleepers and from vehicles. Paul Rodriguez, Olen Clem, and others are named with addresses in Houston and Fort Sam Houston. Charges include a $40 auto theft and larceny involving belts and cigarettes.

Milam Square Paul Rodriguez Old North Sante Ross Avenue Thurshey Mreiman Paul Hugo H. Ty Nicholas Forkham Houston Fran Olen Clem Fort Sam Hasigton

Britain Develops Secret Torpedo for U S Manufacture

Washington reports Britain has a secretly developed torpedo to be built in the United States with funds from the second loan fund. Details are guarded and production is not expected to start for about a year, according to Rear Admiral Blandy.

Washington Great Britain United States Blandy Ehief Bureau of Ardnartee

St Marys Elects Kenneth Croswell Prexy

Kenneth Croswell was elected president of the student body at St Marys. The election was held on Wednesday night with a slate of captains chosen including Pritt Plats Gail Utf Kirkpatrick Dallas Ford Rothe O HAnre Bernard Beaulllen Broussard William Cruly Tilag and Oyle, among others.

Enieth Croswel Warren Ark St. Mary's Fider Pritt Plats Atastadaro Gail Utf Kirkpatrick Dallas Ford Rothe O'Hanre Bernard Beaulllen Broussard William Cruly Tilag

Check Itching First Application Agnising Keting of Usiy

Fragmentary note describes medical or cosmetic application terms and several garbled names. It references a first application process and mentions items like ringworm and toe or rchty but the exact context is unclear.

Nuisance Quotion CF Chickens Up Nuisance Quotion CF Chickens Up

Judges McCollum Burnett and C J Matthews will hear two appeals Friday from Corporation court over keeping nuisance animals. B Poluisky of 650 Main Avenue was fined 10 dollars plus costs for keeping chickens and appealed to County Court at Law No 1. E Mounger of 1309 Waverly Avenue was fined 10 dollars plus costs for keeping a nuisance rooster and appealed to County Court at Law No 2.

McCollum Burnett C. J. Matthews Corporation Court B. Poluisky Lsted Main Avenue

Bexar Club Boys Enter National Contest

Two Bexar County 4 H club boys enter national contests with Prentice Bristow and Jumuing Hoffman named for state and county awards. A $50 watch and a gold medal are the top honors, with national scholarships also noted.

Bexar Club Bexar County Apenl H. A. Fitehugh Prentice Bristow Jumuing Hoffman

City Council Meeting Serenaded By Bands From Paso

The article notes a council session where the audience was serenaded by bands from a border town and mentions invitations involving Mayor Quin to attend the El Paso International Fair. A subsequent serenade by the Pirenes's batte follows a downtown parade.

di Paso G. K el Paso Interna Yi Pirenes Batte Danade

Constables Back Jury Plan After Meeting

Rural constables and jurors reportedly favor changing constables status after a Thursday meeting led by Precinct No. with Constable Melvin Maltsberger. The grand jury is considering a $3600 annual salary for the end of the year.

Melvin Malteserger Donuth Maltsberger

Grand jury mulls reform of constables and precincts

The grand jury met Thursday to consider reducing the eight constables and precincts to four. They discussed salaries for deputies and a plan to curb highway arrests with lower fines. Recommendations aim to cut costs and curb "fee grabbing" by rural justices.

Brand Prand Edward Schacter Scheefer Grand Jury Commissioners Court

Sunshine Ranch Herd Wins Honors

Sunshine Ranch Herd in Bexar County achieved top dairy honors for July and August with highest milk yield per cow among Texas herds. County Farm Agent Ta A Muztnigh noted the ranch ranked high in statewide testing of 10 500 cows across 22 associations, highlighting Sunshine Ranch as a leading member of the Bexar County Herd Improvement association.

Bexar County Texas Gounty Ta. A. Muztnigh Swinshine Ranch Besar

Mazis Claim Victory Near In Russia

Russians report withdrawal from Orel near Bryansk on the Moscow Kharkov line after a three day battle. Soviet front lines hold Vyazma while civilians join in fighting and German air raids press the retreating Red Army amid heavy losses for both sides.

Orel Key Bryansk Moscow-Kharkov Oops To J Mideday Red Army Emeon Timostennke Thel Nani Brywnek Vyarma Lne London Hitler Essanll Feder van Bock Vynerna Moscow Marshal van Bock Berliy Rosloy-on-Don Teussie Seq Azov

Senator Reynolds Weds Washington Heiress in Burial Report

Senator Robert P. Reynolds of North Gorming aged 67 and Avalyn McLean a 19 year old Washington heiress were reported by his office to have been buried today.

Weds Wueiress Washington Robert P. Reynolds North Gorming Avalyn McLean

Quick Aid Bill Approval Seen by House Leaders

Speaker Rayburn predicts quick House passage of a $5.985 billion lend-lease fund to support Russia. He says the bill will follow President Truman's recommendations with no changes. Rep. Naber notes only about 2 of 445 House members would back the Russia amendment while cuts to unrelated programs may gain more support.

UPI Rayburn Toosevest Jothers Howe Naber

Messenger Job Exams Slated

The U S Civil Service Commission announced open competitive exams for Assistant Messenger and Messenger positions at various federal agencies in San Antonio. Applicants must file with the manager of the Tenth U S Railway Service District before 5 p m October 23, 1941, with forms available from the Secretary, Board of Examiners, post office, and Federal Building in Ban Antonin.

United States Civil Service, Commisssion San Antonio Tenth U.S. Ghyil Service District Gustomhouse Newed Grieans

City Eyes PWA Sewer Grant To Ease San Antonio System

City council authorized Paulstestler to apply for a PWA grant near 2 million dollars to extend sewers serving army posts housing projects and urban areas. Project cost cited at 1.978 million with plans for new outfall sewers and siphons to relieve drainage while laying groundwork for a metropolitan system. Engineering firms named with fees not to exceed 118,680. additional 1500 for gravel mining to aid garbage collection.

Paulstestler PWA San Antony Sawar Nes Salado Dodd Field San Jose Cornec Muncan Kelly Fielda San Antonio FERS G. K. Quin H.R. F Helland J. W. Beret Mathews and Kinan P.P. Drought W. E. Simpson Steffler

Chinese Launch Biggest Offensive Across Central China

Chinese forces reportedly launch a major offensive across central China with attacks on Ichang and lines near Hankow. Japanese claims caution, noting Chinese advances near Tehang and attacks south toward Malu and Antu as Chaing Kai-shek’s forces push on multiple fronts.

Chungking Central China Tankovn Yangtzeiver Park Ichang Chiang Kai-Sick Ordeis Tehang Yangtze Seommunique Chengelinw Mal ciLy

Slot Device Fees Push Back in Citywide Review

The city department set a new deadline for license fee payments from operators of more than 2600 slot machines after a potential shut down date neared. Joe Laclavie and Piky An drewson announced the extension as officials noted many machines remained unpaid and under review.

Alles Joe Laclavie

Bexar County Jail Transfers and Sentences Report

A jail record from Bexar County Jail lists transfers on Thursday. Prisoners ranged from two years to life or imprisonment, per Sheriff Owen Kittay, reflecting the month’s case mix and jail population details.

Bexar County State Penitentiary Owen Kittay

Classified Growth Advice From HR Wish Light

A concise note outlines consistent growth strategies for small businesses using HR guidance. It emphasizes practical steps, staff alignment, and efficiency to boost revenue.

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