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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1940

Page

11

Labor Day Parade and Ball Highlight Lima Celebration

San Antonio labor groups prepare for a three day Labor Day observance ending with a grand ball. The parade led by Mayor Maverick and officials travels from the Labor temple down South Alamo to Soledad and back. A concert precedes the main address by E H Williams, followed by a roof ball at 8:30 p.m. with Bis Hopkins and her band.

San Antonio American Federation of Lavor Labor Temple North Street La|bor Bubbles Jones Processio Alamo Street Houston Street Soledad Street Commerce Pack The Temple Maverick Maury Maverick Charles W. Anderson Ray Ashworth C. A. Hart Tan Quill Ae Wood Owen W. Kilday Henry Zenner Board of Education Jerome Zoeller E. H. Williams Louisiana Stain Federation of Labor I ‘Willams Bis Hopkins J. G. Atchison Wee Thiurman J. F P. O'Toale J W. Connally William B. Arnold Arnold They

Bexar Fragments: Duke of Windsor and Local Figures

The dispatch mixes royal arrival newsreel stills with local names. Wally Simpson fans herself beside Edward. Kenneth King critiques dribbling. Peggy Locke plans a winter post-school life and a Labor Day Galveston escape. Mrs Chandler Diehl returns from temporary repose as St. Mary’s professors head to Corpus Christi for a summer’s end frolic.

Duke of Windsor Bahamas Duke Wally Simpson Edward Kenneth King Peggy Locke Galveston Chandler Diehl Ili Coutry Herbert Leips St. Mary's University Corpus Christi Sommer

Notable Austin Notes and Local Gossip Tidbits

The column catalogs mixed local items from Oscar Gastring and Jim Weber to Dorothy Moreland newlyweds, Bill Lansing in town for a dual sports editor role, immigration department markers, Hollywood filming chatter on SCRIFL, Wayn Morris tied to a cadet role, a SPIRIT of the picture prompt, and odd street signage like FILLINGS WANTED on Ruiz street with Uncle Sam patriotism over a mail box.

University of Texas Law School Jim Weber Dorothy Moreland Monterrey Bill Lansing Austin Daily Texan Uniersity Athlette Council Messrs, Bonazzi Whalen Campbell Immigration and Naturalization Departments Federal Building Hollywood Wayne Morris William Holden EL Brendel Bing Crosby Gloria Jean Mrj Dan’ O'Connell California Ruiz Street J. A. McDonald Campbellion Road Uncle Sam

Marriage Okayed by Draft Makers

Washington report notes draft officials and lawmakers debating whether to block or allow marriages during wartime. Chairman May of the House Military Affairs Committee says the matter should be left to War Department regulations, citing engaged couples who planned to wed in good faith.

Washington INS Congress May House Military Affairs Committee War Department

Fifth Column Dangers Panel At WOAI Forum

A five member panel will discuss Fifth Column Dangers of America on WOAI next Saturday at 6 30 p m as part of the public affairs forum. Panelists include Arthur Boaz Ernest A Baetz William Brian James Caldwell and Frank Selfel representing Frost Bros Bexar County National Bank Joske Heather Go William Xan Hoogenhuyze Co and the San Antonio Public Service Company.

America WOAI Arthur Boaz Ernest A. Baetz Wiliam Brian James Caldwell Frank Selfel la Villita Forum John E. Lee Bexar County National Bank William Alter Balvnllyn Army Homme Hospit Halph Letteer Teaus Mission Home Trainig Lavkoul Mssileie Dean Smart P.m St. Alphonsus Churchwaft J.F. Solxuhe Nogalitox Hodsters Uly Ameren the Land of Opportunity Irvia Neighbors Adult Educator Group Nicholas Coserove Latinamerican Mathers’ Club Deliquent Parnis Mra Dargling M. de Munguig Alion Army Home and Hospital United Sites Europe Rev Alg Swarte P.m Our Lady of Propetual United States P. m Cementville Luis Sada Mark's Camemmily Aining Herman LL Ochs J. Gerodytti George Ho Craze Wealth Education Woat Publie Affairs Forum Ariki Boaz Credit Anager Frost Bros. Freest A. Baetx

Obituary notices from San Antonio and Poteet showings

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Janie Brooks former San Antonio resident who died in Dallas and Michael Koscielski 77 who died in San Antonio area with detailed funeral plans and surviving relatives. Also listed are six Haiduk family sisters and a Pierrot named Joseph and other extended survivors with services in Poteet and Las Gallinas.

Janie &. Brooks San Antonio Dallas Chapel of Riebe Mission Burial Park T. O. Brooks J. H. Nicholson J. Michalson Dayton Obiny Ant John Leslie Center Texas Chilapian Haiduk Poteet Prank Adamite St. Joseph's Cemetery Las Gallinas C.S. van Derbeen Edd Okla Antonio Wilson L. K. Adamitz Leming Ed Weynard Michael Koscielski Poland Berviers St. Michael's Church Thomas, J Clalski Matthony Henry and Adolph Koscielski San Antonin Frank Koselelski Los Angeles Calif

Woman to Visit Rally in San Antonio Next Sunday

Mrs Helen K Martin publicity rep of the Missouri Pacific Ones and president of the St Louis Chamber of Commerce Women’s Club will travel to San Antonio to participate in a Missouri Pacific Latin Booster Club dance. She will introduce Lupita Magno of San Antonio, a leading queen candidate for Fiesta de la Rava, with Mexican Consul General Omir dosefe County Judge C W Att derson and H R Safford among the honored guests.

Helen K. Martin Missouri- Pacific Ones Chanter of Commerce Women's Club St. Louis San Antonio Missouri-Pacific Latin C. W. Att=derson H. R. Safford The Missouri-Pacific

Fall Is Fatal for New Braunfels Man

New Braunfels August 31 Joe Mendes age 44 longtime San Antonio Public Service employee died Thursday night from a fall at an electric uprights post He was rushed to New Braunfels hospital for treatment Funeral services will be held here Effie Orsak a 25 year old nurse at M and 5 Hospital who lives at 516 West Euclid Avenue aided transfusion for victims of blood diseases Her blood saved eight, though she died before offering further help This incident highlights the life saving role of blood donors and local nurses in medical emergencies

New Braunfels Joe Mendes San Antobio Public Service Company Ina Mendez Effle Orsak M. and 5. Hospital Euclid Avenue Ovsnl York Astona San Antonio Misyah

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