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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
6
An early notice promotes posting a light want ad to rent a vacant room or apartment quickly. The fragment mentions Diat F-1231 as a reference code for the ad. The item suggests a simple classified approach to securing rental space.
Prado, star artist Tor Che Light, and Tiwischy won first prize in the poster contest held during the annual Artists' ball at the Municipal Auditorium on October 25. Lewis, Aird, and Frances Brinkroeser received prizes. Awards will be presented at the ball, chaired by Atle B. Ayres, with sponsorship from the San Antonio Arb League. Winning posters will be displayed in the auditorium trophy, Ayres said.
A vehicle collision occurred when a Wis Run driver failed to yield. The crash involved Mrs. M. Barnet of West Wood Drive Royston and Hackberry. Police allege negligence speeding and operating without a license.
Enrollment at the University of Texas shows a drop this year due to defense loan factors. Total September 30 enrollment fell to 16 245 from 16 411 last year. Male enrollment decreased by 1 39 percent while female figures rose by 3 7 percent overall, with gains in upperclass levels.
Auxiliary to Direct Rittes directs Seventh holiday services with Mrs. Mery Josephson blessing and Mrs. Julius Wolfron delivering the address. Cantor B Kanter to lead prayers, Rabb David Tamarkin to give the sermon, children and families invited, with services including communal prayers and a protest around the synagogue scheduled for Tuesday morning.
Archbishop Robert E B Lucey told the San Antonio Lions Club at the Gunter Hotel luncheon that the United States is effectively in Europe by power and prestige and must maintain an international policy defending democracy. He warned neutrality is immoral when faced with international crime and urged lifelong commitment to aiding defenders of democracy.
Four Brownwood witnesses were subpoenaed in the case of Andrew J. Northeut charged with rape. The trial begins Monday in the Criminal District Court before Judge W. W. McCrory. Subpoenas named witnesses including police chief James L. SAudtin and County Sheriff Northert.
The Texas Railroad Commission ordered removal of freight differentials after a 19 year campaign by three San Antonio groups led by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the West Texas Chamber. The effort, supported by H. M. Vans Auken, aims to reimburse shippers and end differential territory freight surcharges. Estimated biennial savings reach about 600,000 dollars for shippers nationwide with immediate repercussion.
Milton Rey nolds a rancher and former school teacher aged 80 died here Wednesday Lucy Vivors widow Mrs Lena Rey nolds and nine son Aubrey Tey nolés of El Paso are listed as survivors The Rev M Rt Ssileau pastor of the First Baptist church resigns after seven years and will take a post at Westnuke La.
Sinton Get 9 reports the third quarterly meeting of the South Genial District volunteer Firemen’s association will be held in Sinton Sunday.
The Honey Bears announce a school gym dance with an E club and athletic group. Guests are asked to wear rustic attire as BBJDS band provides live music for dancing.
U S Civil Service Commission announces openings for carrier inspector and associate inspector in the civil aeronautics administration with annual salaries of 3800. Applications and full requirements may be obtained from the secretary of the board of U S civil service examiners at the Federal Building San Antonio or the Washington office.
Five defendants charged with Dr. and Mrs. John R. Brinkley by a Little Rock grand jury posted bonds of 5000 each. Bonds cover appearance in Little Rock on Quighe 2 and a Del Rio hearing was waived. Defendants listed are Drs. O B Chandler A Lewis Gitue Davis H Wright Oshorne and Mr Vera Wederbrock.
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