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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
4
Rural School Teachers Association held its annual picnic in Koehler Park with 225 teachers attending from 37 local districts including Lean Valley, Coker, Medina, and Timp. Fried chicken was on the menu as contingents gathered from county schools for the event.
PRESIDENT SERVES presiding over a rural teachers association banquet featuring fried chicken and cakes. Prime decorations carried a V for Victory motif with red white and blue balloons. Teachers split into tear teams for game play after the meal and wore victory symbols on dresses and lapels. Invocation was given, followed by recess.
The superintendent of schools gave a brief talk as the picnic committee was listed. Members included Mrs Memrie Smith of Lackhill, Mrs Ruth Markeraf of Stafford, Mars, Constance Goshaw of Tinsley, Biss dang Long of Edgewood, Mrs Hildegarde Jonson of Medina, Birs, Ola f Bee Whidden of Hot Wells, Mrs Geneva Fostet of Leon atley, and William Cater of Cater.
A Cleveland recruit nicknamed Frat Pin Trouble earned a 21 day furlough after ten months in service. He faced domestic trouble and pleaded with the first sergeant to avoid drastic actions. The squadron commander approved a 13 day furlough with a note citing domestic trouble.
County Tax Assessor PLE Dickies announced on Thursday that 4437 poll taxes were issued from October 1, 1941, an increase over the same period in 1940. The report notes a gain in the tax collection effort with figures showing growth despite inconsistent records.
New York reports that Wendell L. Willkie says he is receiving hundreds of favorable communications from Republicans nationwide urging repeal of the neutrality act. He referenced a Tuesday appeal and sought Republican support to modify the policy.
City Building Inspector Carl F. Wideman reported a new addition to the Army Y on North Alpine Street at a cost of 310,000 with work to start soon. G. M. Hunter said total project will reach 345,000 for the second unit of a five building program totaling 250,000 and funded by Army and YMCAd. The first unit, completed last month, included gymnasium showers bowling alleys and recreation rooms at 50,000. The latest permit covers offices lobby patio roof garden and recreation space. Funds come from Army and Navy division of the Y MCA, run by the Community Chest and the USO.
In the Gulf south of New Orleans authorities began posting no fishing signs over a 75 square mile danger zone designated as a gunnery range. The area will be used by New Orleans Army Air Base bombing planes for target practice in about a week with coast guard vessels and planes patrolling the zone.
Memorial service for poet Ralph Cheyney, former curator of Sajy Antonies Avalon Fairy shrine, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the shrine. The service is announced by Rowena Selley, corresponding secretary, with the Rev. O. E. Sanden conducting.
Mayor Quin in Washington negotiates with federal examiners over defense related grants for San Antonio utilities and facilities. Examiners warned of possible denial without sponsor funds for an incinerator and sewage plant upgrades. Officials reported certified grant applications totaling 17 million dollars amid a 150 million dollar authorization.
The annual Joske’s Personality Sale kicks off Friday, marking a semi annual event now in its 12th year. W G Meyer, buyer, notes a curated selection of BO G suits bought seven months ago to offer San Antonio men at low sale prices, with popular colors like tan brown blue and gray and a two day stretch including extra furnishings display.
A Fort Sam soldier and Methodist church drive plan stirred local activity as pledges and secretaries were assigned for a recruiting effort in Travis Park. A recent arrest linked to a car theft involved a San Diego Texas resident, with the suspect booked at city jail after a drunken driving and negligent collision incident.
A 16 year old girl who violated parole from Tecumseh Oklahoma Juvenile Home was arrested in San Antonio. Radio Patrolman Joe Hester and Mike Ellis seized her Thursday. She used the name Belly Brocklosky as queried. Parole officer M. G. Grove of Buld, Oklahoma will handle proceedings.
Meyer Pro-tem Henry H. Hein announced after a conference with James H. Turner of the county organization and George B. Fuller of the registration committee that there will be no duplication of effort. One group will handle fair rents while the other registers available housing, clarifying a prior misunderstanding.
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