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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1943
Page
11
Fragmentary crossword list shows clues like watering place level tranquility and various odd spellings. Several entries mention ages grandparents sun portents and a sinking ship, with stray terms like hotel and Johnny cake appearing amid garbled puzzle text.
Ration calendar details stamps and validity dates for meats, cheese, fats, canned goods, and shoes. Lists stamps 24 25 16 29 4 and book numbers with valid periods from late October to December, including canned milk and airplane sheet coupons. Also notes value limits and dates for various items and extended periods for select coupons.
A 1942 wartime community listing from the San Antonio Light outlines USO and Salvation Army events across the city. Activities include bowling and dancing at various halls, church talks, cadet drills, sewing circles, and social gatherings for workers and families, with times noted from morning to evening and numerous local venues referenced such as Lake Country Club and Woodlawn.
A brief 1904 item notes hayfever season lasting from mid August to first frosts, and mentions the Carolina parrot, a native American parrot, having become extinct.
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