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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1941

Page

17

Fiddlin Philip Fast on Draw and String Virtuoso

Fiddling professor Williams, SMU violinist and concert soloist, balances 35 weekly practice hours with teaching at GMA. He will join the San Antonio Symphony and perform Paganini's Perpetuo Mobile, counting 8250 notes, as part of a program featuring Helen Jepson. Williams also pursues pistol shooting, planning a San Angelo rodeo entry, while recounting a burglary incident where he shot at a prowler defending his home.

Fhilip Willams Southern Methodist University Willams G. M. A. Bya Concent Mergory San Antonin Symphony Orchestra Suditerhim Ohesthab Helen Jepson Giolln Paganeni Williams Paganin Pieesor Willams Auditorius Et Mary's United States RODEO Ao Sodeo San Angelo

George M. Cohan Reported Better After Transfusion

New York report says George M. Cohan, 63, Broadway playwright and lyricist, received a transfusion yesterday. Doctors indicated he was improving but warned an operation could be necessary around mid October.

George M. Cohan New York Xonghier Baday

Orrell Rites Held Here for Bettig Orrell

Funeral services for Mrs. Bettig Orrell Ht who died at her residence 450 Bur drive Sunday morning were held at Pater Loring chapel with burial to follow. Survivors include daughter M. B Granhovey of Houston and son L. Orrell of Key, plus sisters Mrs. Ets Late and Mrs. Ed Mecaut. Pallbearers listed.

Sfrs Bettig Orrell Ht Bure Drive Pater Loring Chapel Moudsy BR. B. Cquarles Leaxey Ture Int Mey Luis Altona Posb Elghe Yorts Layal Heights Methodist Church M. B Granhovey Houston Mus F. Cooper Lerkey Mbox O. Dousian Ethel Orrell San Antonio L. Orrell Key Ets Late Gurva Ed Mecaut Burnet

Capper Urges War Vote As Legal Path

Arthur Capper argues in a speech that the Senate should repeal the neutrality act’s ban on American merchant ships sailing in war zones. He contends arming merchant vessels risks war, endangers youths, and thwarts national unity, urging Congress to decide war by Constitution. He warns sending sailors abroad would be an outright act of combat and a departure from American principles.

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Married Soldiers Get New Homes at Fort Sam Houston

At Fort Sam Houston approximately 0 married soldiers were ready to move into new homes Monday. The housing project offered unoccupied units to eligible diets, with about 120 of 209 units rented under the original plan. Rent was reduced to 23.50 with utilities, and soldiers draw a 10 rental allowance per month.

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Dental Corps Boost Urged by American Dental Leaders

Houston report says Dr. Wilfred Robinson of Oakland urges expanding the U S Army dental corps to meet demand as 1 200 000 new cavities expected in 809 000 service men over 42 months. Advocates include Dr Frank Lamons and Dr Leslie Witagerald urging student exemptions for needed treatments.

Houston Deil Wilfred FL Roblinson Oakland Dall America Gantal Association Bse United States Army Dental Corps Robinson Tan Dents Corps Wats Frank Lamons Allante American Society of Dentistry For Children Leslie M. Witagerald Die ‘Hgue Iowa American Society of ‘Oral Surgeons and Rxadantists Wank Hower Louisville

Pioneer Composer For Movies Dies

Hollywood reports the death of Halon for Shhertzinger known as the first mat to write music for the movies. His greatest achievement was Marquita as a director he mentored film stars Charles Ray Rudolph Valentino Ramon Navarro and Mae West. He was connected with Dorothy Lamour and Willam Holden in recent projects.

Hollywood Halon Shhertzinger Marquita Charles Ray Rutolph Vatenting Ramon Navarra AA Jaunt Qeynor Sabettalnges Wilest Dorothy Lamours Willan

Opposition to war moves and constitutional overreach

Speech argues against neutrality violations aiding merchant ships and warns that a unilateral push to war by executive order would usurp Congress, urging a formal declaration of war. It stresses adherence to the Constitution and questions the legality of shooting orders and executive actions in leading the United States into conflict.

Hope For Lost Fliers Gone

Fresno reports winter weather hinders aerial search for three Army planes. Parachutist J. H. Pease landed safely as pilots from March Field struggle in snow. Missing fliers named Liguts CG Lydon J C West and R N Long. Lieutenant W H Birrell of Warren Ohio was found dead in the wreckage. Fourteen other pilots in nineteen ships landed safely after the night broke in thick clouds southeast of Fresno.

Fresno Cali Ort Sierra-Tohachapt Mounsain Mmeut J. H. Pease Fy CG. Lydon J.C. West R. N. Long W. H. Birrell Warren Ohio Planic March Field McClevan Feld

Ex Texas Leader's Daughter Dies

Phasewise Oct 27. Mille Rengan Mobley, 74, widow of an ex Texas leader and tied to Judge John F. T. Rengan, was found dead at her river home last night. Surviving is grandson Witore Kr Mobinger of San Antonio.

Queen Elizabeth Visits French Convalescent Home

Queen Elizabeth visits a convalescent home for Free French forces. She is welcomed by Vice Admiral Emile Muselier and senior officers, including Charles de Gaulle and other Free French leaders, as they receive the infection of wartime support and morale.

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Farm Settlement Gets New Road to Highway in Bowie County

In New Boston Texas the Bowie county farming settlement north of the community now has full-weather access to U S Highway 82 thanks to a recently completed WPA project.

New Boston Texas Cni Bowie County

Episcopal Bishop Winchester Dies After Illness at 69

CHICAGO Oct 27 The Rt Rev James Rident Winchester 69 retired Protestant Episcopal bishop of the Arkansas diocese died today after five weeks illness. He was consecrated in 1881 and contracted influenza September 21 at his daughter's home where he had resided five years. He was survived by his wife who died August 2, 1936, and children Mrs James Montgomery Lee Winchester and others. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at St Pauls by the Lake Episcopal Church and burial will be in Millwood Virginia.

Chivago James Rident Winchester Dineuse Arkahons Bishop Winchester James E. Montgomery Tal Montgomery Lee Winchester Memphis Tetur Aroison James Winchester Moslajgomery Jonvey EB St. Paul’s The Lake Episcopal Church Millwood

Jail Terms Up to a Month Assessed by County Court

Jail sentences ranging from 1 day to 30 days were meted Monday by Judge OG J Matthews in County Court at Law No 2 after several defendants pleaded guilty or were found guilty. Clarence Petry received 10 days for theft, Al M Giother 3 days for counterfeiting, Marshall Bonds 30 days for oil theft, Joe Salva 30 days for a watch theft, Richard Gonzales 30 days for unlawful carrying a dangerous weapon, Russell Lewis was fined for aggravated assault, Pete Angemitter fined for simple assault, and Albert Chary pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a $10 fine and costs.

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Thief Steals Cash and Clothes as Animals Watch Incident

A thief nabbed 417 worth of clothing while animals reportedly watched from a munterpat area Sunday afternoon. Police received reports of additional thefts at several local spots including a purse, cash, and a register haul, with multiple suspects named.

Don F. Kerner East Pacificy Istroet Polley Olthsens Roulds Morey Street Noma Hatch Inn East Ashby Place Ezra W. Weight Virginia Boulevard Cook Monterey Street

Car Hits Mule Kills Texan Near West Paint

A Texas man, A. O. Hill, 22, working for Western Geophysical, was killed when his car struck a mule near West Paint after leaving a football game at Starkville. The incident occurred Saturday night as Hill traveled from the game. further details about the accident are limited in the report.

New Orleans A. O. Hill Thera Algers Texas Lan Employa Western Geophysical Company Weat Paint Stiarkville

Car Shortage Denial From Rail Chief Sloan

Sloan, chairman of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway, said there will be no car shortage as defense programs boost transportation. He noted national carloadings rose only 18.4 percent over 1940 in the first two thirds of the year, far short of the 45 percent target needed for the rest of the year. Railroads have trained crews to speed freight, signaling ongoing prosperity for the Southwest with added defense allocations.

Lallas Sloan Chaiman Missouri-Kansas- Texas Railiont Tradt Electric Club of Dallas Chamber of Commerce Carnate

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