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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1942

Page

11

Wash Day During Poststorm Hardships In San Antonio

A fragmented reminiscence notes residents coping after a hurricane hit San Antonio. It describes outages, scarcity of clean water, and reliance on candlelight while highlighting cultural routines, notably the long standing Monday wash day and ironing rituals, as families endure curbed services and ongoing cleanup.

San Antonio Haris James Leon Texas Giab Stern Walt Wytll

Rain Caves In School Roof at Ramancale Elementary

Rainstorm damages Ramancale Elementary, collapsing a roof section before opening day. Superintendent Richard McDonough notes the auditorium, a temporary structure seating about 200, suffered tar paper covering and questionable early construction. No students were allowed inside as repairs were considered.

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War Lets Johnnie Go Late to School War Lets Johnnie Go Late to School

chaotic OCR text fragments describe school start times, transport delays, and air raid or emergency drills. Mentions Johnny, Antonia, and officials debating shifted hours, mobilization, and student readiness for defense programs amid wartime disruption.

War Johnnie RK Shildren Lane Septenvice Dohnny San Ten Ini Antonia Dame Siufeth Johnny

288 Buses Serve S A

288 buses operated in S A as fall shoppers and students return. 230 to 240 buses active for school start and peak traffic from 6 to 9 30 a m, with government workers and shoppers using transit. William Harrison Yivtong, head of the United American Tawny association, shows a Mexico themed program before the Women’s club event at 7 p m Tuesday in Mancunian.

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Soldiers' Chorus To Sing at Y Event

A soldiers chorus directed by Miss Ete Cridur will perform at the weekly game night program at the Y. The event includes the chorus and the regular games, with a Tuesday evening schedule.

Cridur Madala Caiing

Double Shift For Schools Not Likely

The assistant superintendent says only elementary schools face a double shift due to overcrowding while higher grades remain on standard hours. To ease crowding, pupils may shift between nearby schools as the year starts, using all available space and aiming to keep class sizes under 36 per teacher.

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Rural Schools Receive Reconditioned Textbooks

Three county schools obtained new to them reconditioned books from the state department of education. Officials said the program distributes titles to area districts, including resources from the University of Texas. The delivery was part of a statewide effort to refresh classroom libraries.

Texas Sular State Department of Eduction

City Workers At Convention See Early Departures

City officials plan early departures for Austin to attend the state democratic convention. Mayor Quin and several department heads were among those leaving Tuesday afternoon, including Park Commissioner Haliry, and others from weights and measures, investigations, and city attorney offices.

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