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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1944
Page
10
A collage of quirky items and commentary on marriage proposals, fashion campaigns, and social trends. The column ponders romantic ideals, dieting fads for husbands, V Day jokes, and playful city chatter. It mixes brief notes on readers in multiple cities with film, theater, and sports snippets, plus a humor column on everyday life.
An Associated Press report notes Adolf Hitler held talks at his headquarters with Japanese envoy Hiroshi Oshima on key questions of the war and the fate of the five nations. The dispatch mixes in an odd ad section about decorative patterns and fabric designs, reflecting a scan error with mixed content.
The new Mexican consul general, Curios Cateeron, told the San Antonio Council of Presidents that friendship is not enough. He urged real exchange of ideas and action across nations, saying Americans share democratic ideals beyond language and customs and committed to peace and war efforts alike. He pressed to end discrimination where democratic values are at stake.
Robert Molvens, 68, charged with aggravated assault after a slugging incident involving Pvt. James Inantier at Kelly Field area. Witness Private Miller described a confrontation on Houston and Soledad streets with threats and a heavy strap impact. case adjourned with charges against Molvens dismissed later.
Funeral services are planned for Robert Flores, two, who died after swallowing a one inch screw found on the floor. The child died at Robert B. Green hospital. Burial will be at San Fernando Cemetery No. 2. Survivors include his parents Pot Innes Flores and Maria Bertin Gueveau, and Jesus Gurrma Garza. Funeral home directs arrangements.
The Rev. Bro. Joseph Bruns arrives from Chicago to lead four education courses during the term at St. Mary's University downtown college. The Rev. William R. Lamm will teach at both Woodlawn and downtown branches. Registration at St. Mary's runs September 1 to 16 for new and old students at Woodlawn and downtown locations.
Miss Doris Waggoner, a Tekle & Staffel student and graduate of Thomas Edison High School, will internment in Geneva area then travel to Bethany, Oklahoma for Bethany Portal College and plans to attend Washington University in Saint Louis. The Lambda chapter hosted the recital and several Misses will assist as ushers. Gray Moss Inn will close from September 4 to October 3.
Virginia Villegas, 13, of 60S New Floxes Street, was shot dead in the 300 block of South Concho Street around 7 p.m. Monday as she stepped into a line of fire from a police pursuit. Policeman Joe Gephart said he fired after the fugitive, who had pointed a knife at him and fled toward Santa Rose and Monterrey, but the bullet struck the girl unintentionally when the street was later deemed clear. A special deputy, Frank Gonzales, and others helped detain the suspect afterward.
Funeral services for Mrs Mildred Lee Harp 63 of 122 Normancy Avenue die Tuesday. Service set for 4 pm Wednesday at McCollum Murray chapel with Rev W Burns officiating. Interment in Durie Park Cemetery. A native of Euala she had lived in San Antonio 40 years. Survived by daughters Miss Ruth Harp of San Antonio and Mrs Frances Maneas of Fat City Work, and sisters Mrs W L Tinnin of Sav Antonio and Mrs J R Morriss of Fayetteville Ark.
A cafe employee at 1103 Nognnton Street reported to police on Tuesday that $360 and two diamond clogs were stolen from her purse. The items were kept on a stool behind the counter.
Adolfo Ramírez of Pearsall was shot in the left leg and Delvin Krueger of 304 Yale Avenue was wounded in both legs during a dispute over the price of beer at the Cuban Village on West Commerce Street. Police say a third patron intervened, drew a gun, and fired, wounding Ramírez and Krueger, who were patrons of the Cuban Village.
A brief note explains that crocodiles and alligators differ by two prominent teeth visible when the jaws close. The article emphasizes the sharper snout of the crocodile and the overbite that reveals the teeth in a closed mouth.
An advertisement extols Lady Esther Face Powder as a transformative cosmetic. It touts a unique blending method, smoother texture, longer wear, and shades that look fresh and alive, claiming it makes skin appear younger and clearer. The copy urges readers to try on one side of the face for a comparison.
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