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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1941

Page

2

Joske's Paint Mart Opens A New Paint Service

Joske's Paint Mart opens its paint service on the second floor to serve professional painters, hobbyists, and amateurs. G P Jobey, buyer, selects the Magicolor line of rapid drying odorless paints and enamels, with Blythe chosen to manage the new area and promote the post paint colors and odorless application.

Jn Joske Pew Paint Mart Texas G. P. Jodbey Blythe Paint Mart Wearente Stormie Che Paink Mart

Bigamist Desertion Taints Transfer Agent's Report

State Transfer Agent Bud Russell reported that a jailed bigamist trusted to drive a truck deserted after being scolded for neglecting to grease the vehicle. The man allegedly drove the truck to San Antonio, left it at the county jail, and fled before Russell's return to the hotel.

Bud Russell Bexar County Elate Hunts Nial Fe Russell San Antonio Meson Trusty

Thanks Given For A Gift From San Antonio Artist

A letter of thanks from the Piccadilly arcade in New York praises San Antonio artist Paul Cook for sending a painting. Proceeds will support the British War Relief Society. The letter thanks Mrs N for the gift and notes the usefulness of such donations to nationwide support efforts during the war.

Paul Cook San Antonio Excape New Ock Goue British War Reller Society San Antonis Caleb

Grand Jury Proposes Overhaul of Rural Justice System

The grand jury presented a four precinct plan for rural justice offices to the county commissioners. It calls reducing precincts from eight to four, consolidating divisions with current precincts, and funding living salaries for justices, constables, and deputies. It urges proper courthouse space, abolition of the fee system, and salaried patrols on main highways to curb traffic fatalities. The letter notes high county costs for existing courts and argues reform is reasonable and necessary.

Lyonees Tal Tiuin Meir Harry M Anderson

Four British Ships Sunk by German Bombers

Berlin reports four British merchant ships totaling 8000 tons sunk yesterday near the Pas de Calais area and northern Britain. German artillery batteries along the channel are said to have fired at the retreating enemy heading southward.

Berlin Paevore Islands Britain Somal Bettlots Jharbaira

Mann School Office Greeted by Cheerful Girls

Visitors to the Mann School office are greeted with smiles as girls in the office practice duties such as answering phones and running errands. Only students with high scholastic averages are allowed to work in the office.

Torace Manip Juh Jor Milly Gialora

Senator Reynolds and Bride Begin Honeymoon Trip

Senator Robert R Reynolds and his bride Evalyn McLeay arrived in Raleigh Minnesota for a wedding trip that may extend to Florida and possibly to Chicago. Reynolds said trip length would depend on events in Washington. Mrs Reynolds, tired from the Washington journey, posed for photos before excusing herself. The couple plans to reside in North Carolina at the lodge he owns near Asheville.

Robert Reynolds Dride Taka Ome Florida North Carolina A. P Raleigh, MN Lewims Robert R. Reynolds Evalyn McLeay Wal Cubs Senator Reynolds

Birthday joys and hunting trips fill Bexar County note

Local page lists celebrations and travels among residents. John Gamp Sr. visits with Illangom Camp while Mrs. Blickaler shops in Pearsall and Bob Stephens travels from San Angelo. Fire Prevention Week events, wedding anniversaries, and a newborn announced by the Richters appear alongside talk of hunting trips to Alaska and Canada and a busy social scene.

G. N. Wehrera Fred Webbrs Kansas Sityett Mexico City Pointy South Lyne Alaska Canada John Gamp Sr Illangom John Gamp Mira Sherwood Avery Lockwood M. C. Blickaler Pearsall Bob and Dolce Stephens Fom San Angela PT. Anderson Jon ‘Tyner Horatio Morris Frank and Duile Prosesp John ‘1 Grays Lennard Laborile Mra Adkins Lenoir Yong Clinton Rome Alfred Lancers

Enlisted Men Offered Pilot Training Access

Lieutenant Colonel Hanley overseeing Fort Sam Houston announces all enlisted men aged 18 to 22 who are high school graduates with math credits may apply for air corps pilot training. Applicants must be healthy, single during training, commit to three years post training, and obtain parental consent if under 31.

Aany Air Corp Laurence H. Hanley Dstrict Fort Sam Houston Hanley

Blackmon Murder Case Waives Trial Request

Captain Blackmon 39 of Fort Worth waived exam in the murder case tied to a fatal shooting at Ishermen's Lodge Lake Brownwood during an officers and wives party. Grand jury action was scheduled for October 27 after a 910000 bond was set. He previously worked as an accountant for a brick company.

Harlin II Blackmon Fort Worth Blackmon Ishermen's Lodge Lake Brownwood

Lulacs Seek Aid to Rehabilitate Center

Representatives of the League of United Latin American Citizens meet to discuss proposed rehabilitation of the Lat in American recreation center in Matamoras. The group is chaired by Henry PF Hein with budget issues noted.

Lulacs Unite Lakin eAmerican -Citleeny Bark Gominsboner Henry PF Matamoras Reta James Tafollaah

Army Cuts Post Housing Rentals at Fort Sam Houston

Fort Sam Houston announces new rental plan for housing units at Sellyfs Brookfielda. Noncommissioned officers will pay about 434.50 per month, civilians 115 per day plus utilities, with October 12 as switch date. Remaining units to be allocated by rank if civilian demand is weak. Rentals rise at San Antonio and Kelly Field due to increased demand.

Natonal Fort Sam Houston Sellyfie Brookfielda Ndn-Carpinis Fort Fam Houston Marie-Avail Rales Fort, Bam Houston Fort, San Howstom

Rambo Praised For Transport Job At Camp Bowie

San Antonio motor officer Fitat Gleat Iment Feamoe of the 6th Division at Camp Bowie received commendation from Gen. Haig and Gen. Fred L. Walker for his notable work in maintaining motor vehicles during Louisiana maneuvers. The record notes repairs were needed and division shops provided support as required, highlighting reliability under field conditions.

Acting FBI Chief Addresses Citizens in Anti Sabotage Campaign

Acting FBI Chief Mr Acerd spoke to groups about federal statutes driving an anti sabotage campaign. He addressed a highway patrol school in Austin and the Hotel Directors of American on Holst Employees Part in National Defense.

Acerd Sot Antonio Pee Agranine Highway Patrol School ii Austin Toyal Chapter Hotel pGrectors of Antertcn Holst

Travel Counselor to Leave for East

Miss Lottie Ruth Turner travel counselor of the Alamo Motor Club will depart Saturday for a 5000 mile tour of the northeastern states to gather information on points of interest in Texas and distribute travel literature while visiting the Atlantic States.

Texas Mexico Lottie Ruth Turner Alamo Motorslub Ble Baal Atlantin

Witte Museum Plans Election Slated for May

The Witte Museum announces an election by the board of directors and advisory board to fill memorial models in monetary matters at 10:30 a.m. Readable names include Baretta and Clynte among participants.

Oifitarsy de Elocteul Wille Moeviorial Models Monnay Baretta Clynte

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Joske's JOSKE Joske's Paint Mart Wat Sir Sus Houston ST. Jons ST Grand Jury J.P Chery Mann School Senator Bride Bexar Fulton Robert M. Woeht Maneuvera Aal Ifa Ifa Aller, Mrs. Ae Kiteforth * * * Wred E. Pilughkupt, 'Reymnond Echueles Barney Brdovaky Otto Richters Lonnie Lous Vinnidaway al Warner Ian Tunes Ian Tynara Trebsine Fort Sam Mouston Hlacknon Crimp Bowie Alnee Rambo FBI East Witte Museum Federal Reserve Banks San Antonio Clearing House Association National Bank OF Commerce Christopher Columbus America ER Fede Nur Uoorr Mle M
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