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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1944

Page

2

South Texas Marines Report Wounded List

Casualties from South Texas include multiple Marines listed as wounded in action. Names from San Antonio and surrounding areas include Joseph Pie, Wilbur Bacon, Donati Keith, Keith Xeith, A Rodrigues, Tole Rodriguez, Marvin Seltze, and Mikle Seitre, with parental references noted for several. The report cites U S Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve affiliations.

South Texas Pie Joseph Ty Bacay U.S. Marine Marvin Lenn Seltze U.S

Three Top Japs Named To New Cabinet

In San Francisco Oct 38 UT two prewar cabinet ministers and former commander in chief of the combined Jap fleet join Premier Gen Kuninki Kotsongs cabinet advisory group. The 12 member body named to advise on the war situation was approved by Emperor Hirohito. Notables include Hachiro Arila a three time prewar cabinet member as foreign minister Seu Nobumasa Sueisugu a former fleet commander and adviser Admiral Telj ro Foyora president of Lee Japan Works and former foreign minister Toyo Tayo Yuki head of the Bank of Japan.

Ban Francisco Dap Kuninki Kotsong Advsory Seteru Adm Nobumasa Sueisugu Bieshime Adm Telj Ro ‘Foyora Lee Japan Trou Works Tend Kopoye Toyo Tayo Yuki Bank of Japan

14th AAF Sinks Jap Destroyer

Allied air bombers attacked off the Luichow peninsula on October 26. Communiques report one destroyer sunk and another damaged, with two enemy ships hit near the western coast, as Shiwell’s headquarters confirmed.

14Th Aaf lFi Luichow Peninsula Goncre Shiwell Eo Additon

October Music Listings and a Web of Local Socials

Local brief lists music events at Moonlight Tavern Helotes and dance halls across the region including Charles Bennidele & The Melody Kids at various venues and dates. Also a serialized noir scene recalls Don Wick plotting escape with money, liquor and a worried plan to hide from an unseen pursuer.

Denes Moonlight Helotes Charles Bennidele The Melody Kids Heloies Inn Alent Ben Topton

Sol Lesser prepares $2.8 million western film Tha Silver Flame

Hollywood items note Sol Lesser's Technicolor epic Tha Silver Flame with Barbara Stanwyck eyed for the Virginia City heroine. Hedy Lamarr retires from MGM, Zoe Winkler discussed for a House role, and Rut Wartick praised for a wife part in a related project.

Dorothy Manners Wester Lesser Palaces Hotel Barbara Stanwyck Virgina City Hedy Lamer Busk

Bacring Down On the News By ARTHUR “BUGS” BARN

A fragmented satirical critique compares election systems from different nations. It mocks ballots and voting quirks, praising American voting while lampooning foreign methods and counterfeit schemes. The piece blends humor with commentary on democracy and participation.

Escaped Inmate Stones Children Near Cross Boulevard

An escaped inmate hid in brush near San Antonio Stake hospital after abducting a child and threatening others. Deputies from the sherriff's office searched the area at 6 pm Friday and found the man, while unrelated notes describe hospital visits, social events, and a local merchant protecting his son from an arranged marriage.

Abe Aharilt San Antonio Stake Hospital

Women's sewing patterns and books offered in San Antonio

The San Antonio Light advertises May Pattern 9280 and 8260 sewing patterns in wool or cotton, with sizes 10, 12, 14 and 18, plus a 20 cent pattern book. Orders to Pateyo Dewartwert, San Antonio, Texas, include name address style number and 15 cents for the Marian Mart pattern book.

San Antoni Pateyo Dewartwert San Antonio Texas Marian Marti Witter Walter 6 Corders Aga News York Poe

Army Couple Visit 8. A. Army Couple Visit 8. A.

Mr Dorothy Brewer daughter of Len and Mrs Brewer along with Mr and Mrs Reuben Gross of Camp Hood visit this week. Dr Brewer will leave Monday for New Orleans where she is on staff at Charity Hospital.

Dorothy Brewer Len Brewer Reuben Gross Camp Hood Brewer New Orleans Charlty Hospital

Social Calendar Highlights for Sunday Evening

Mrs. Albert R. Peres and Mrs. K. M. Spred host a garden shower in San Marcos for Miss Jane Clapton bride elect. A spaghetti supper at Woodlawn School on Pathers' Night sponsored by the PTA. tickets go on sale Tuesday. PTA executive board elected Mrs. Jack Fraaigr president and she will represent at the Air State BTA convention in Fort Worth in November.

Albert R. Peres K. M. Spred San Marcos Nila Jane Clapton Woodlawn School P.T. A PT. A Jack Fraaigr Air State Bta Fort Worth

Club Calendar Highlights at Harlandale School

Saturday evening event list notes Double 4 club at Osk Grove Harlandale School Band Poventa’session in junior high building.

Osk Grove Harlandale Poventa

Son born to San Filippo lieutenant and Mrs

Mrs. San Filippo and Lt. San Filippo announce the birth of a son, John Eugene, on October 26 at Brooke General Hospital. The mother is staying with her mother, Mrs. R. E. Reilly, while the father is overseas. Ralph Jackson will host a tea at Mrs. Filippo's home from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday for San Antonio’s Self Culture club members and guests, celebrating the forty fifth anniversary of the organization.

San Filippo Don San Mlippo John Eugene Brooke General Hospital Filippo R. E. Reilly Ralph Jackson San Antonio Self Cmture Club Mra A, D

Emily Neilson Honored At Country Club Luncheon

Miss Emily Neilson of Warrington Virginia was the guest of honor at a luncheon Friday at the Country Club. The event featured a large guest list including Miss Geraldine Hannon Madge McDavid Connie Terrell Peggy Friedrich Phyllis Hennessey Edith Wolf Joyce Iilso Mary Ann Thornton Eleanor Powell Stralle Price Mickey Moore Maureen Lasevr George Ann Parley Pauline Strickland Gloria Galt Bette Calhoun Virginia Calhoun Ann Spinner and Mrs Stuart Hixon.

Emily Neilson Barbara Caraway Country Club Warrington Missus Geraldine Hannon Madge McDavid Connie Terrell Peggy Friedriich Phyllig Hennessey Edith Wolf Joyce Iiolso Mary Ann Thornton Eleanor Powell Stralle Price Mickey Moore Maureen Lasevr George Ann Parley Pauline Strickland i/Gloria Galt Bette Calhoun Virginia Calhoun Ann Spinner Stuart Hixon

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