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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1942

Page

13

Attempted murder case linked to Simmang disappearance

Unclear notes show Warren F. Simmang of San Antonio tied to a December 1 incident on the San Antonio road. Authorities say the slaying may have occurred at a roadside park. investigators debate location, with county lines and custody details complicating the case. Court and sheriff officials discuss the case with Medina and Bexar jurisdictions.

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Hower postpones shower for Joan Hays bride elect

A postponed bridal shower for Joan Hays was rescheduled after a lighting issue. The event, originally planned for Sunday September 13, moved to Monday September 14 at a local venue on Mics Fountain.

Hower Joan Hays Fountain

Two Weekend Engagements Announced

Two engagements announced in a weekend notice. Evelyn Bernice, daughter of Aleut Comer and Mrs. Carl F. Piper of Ogiland, Calif., to Thomas W. Booth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Booth. The groom elect, a member of the United States Army, graduated from Brackenridge High School. Lieutenant Rafael Antonio Trujillo, son of Dr. Antonin Enrique Trujillo and Mrs. Matilde Alvarez de Trujillo of Havana, Cuba, to be engaged to Miss Bennett, a graduate of Incarnate Word High School who studied at Incarnate Word College.

Gan Antoniann Aleut Comer Carl F.piper Ogiland Calif Evelyn Bernice Gurterebte Lo Licut Rafael Antonio ‘Trujillo Antonin Enrique Trujillo Matilde Alvarez de Trujillo Havana Cuba Mins Bennett Incarnate Word Incarnate Word College Trujillo Wall Retir University of Havana

Army Wives Stay Busy In Red Cross Motor Corps

The piece profiles active Army wives and their roles across duty posts from San Antonio to Bogota and Deerfield. It highlights Mrs Wallace E Whitson awaiting her colonel husband’s return, children sent to military schools, and several women driving jeeps and serving in Red Cross Motor Corps relief efforts during a hurricane week.

Red Cross Wallace E. W Whitson Ind San Antonio Whitson Bogoir Colombis Bill How Amy Su Grane Gobmel Wc. Crane Beerfield Military Academy Deerfield Bryan Wil- Ingham Georgia Military College Atlanta George Vizard June Jongist Magoffin Leslie Bratton Hele Randolph D. BD. Watson Arie Corps Houghton Phillips Made Ling Nelson Mays Walsom Red Cross Motor Corps Livough Victoria Maury Taliaferro Sue Rucker Mimi Taft Marybeth Downes

Rodeo Bulls Go AWOL In Park

Five San Antonio patrolmen corral 16 wild Brahma bulls that escaped from Victory rodeo grounds at old League Park in East Josephine Street. Using a river bend and five squad cars, officers crowded the herd and shuttled them into a penned line, then prevented further exits as rodeo workers arrived to reclaim the animals.

Rheir Victory Rodeo Old League Park East Josephine ‘Street A. O. Sandoval Hracketpidge Sandoval Fom Clift Rainschisse Ramechissel Gene— Gade San Antonio Fend Ayrivert Arryve

New Grand Jury Named For September Term

New district court grand jury was impanelled Tuesday for the September term. Members include Spearman, Creston H. Punk, HM. Toudenee, Lion E. Zander, A. L. Cowan, Grande BE. King Jr, Leepy Hicks, James Rodriguez, Arthur Mabilla, George T. Kis, Roy Smith, and R. Coffey. Smith was named foreman.

Erimieth Fistrict Court Arard Nayemuey Ary Spearman Creston H. Punk HM. Toudenee Lion E. Zander A. L. Cowan Grande BE. King Jr Leepy Hicks Jemes Rodriguez Arthar Maabilla George T. Kis Roy Smith R. 4. Coffey Smith Foreman

Funeral Rites Set For Mrs Hamner

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ramsey Hamner were planned for 2 p.m. May at Riche Funeral Home with the Rev. R. A. Matthews of Gelating presiding. Interment will be in Mission Burial Parks. Native of San Antonio, survivors include son Homer Hamner, daughters Mrs. Dorothy Oaks and Mrs. Pearl Thewell, mother Mrs. A. Atredundo of San Antonio, brother Radio Ariatonio of California, and sisters Mrs. Josephine Triana of San Antonio and Mrs Annie de Vasser of Chicago.

Mary Ramsey the Riche R.A. Matthews Gelating Infermient Mission Himney Wis San Antonio Homer Hamner Dorothy -Oakes Pearl Thewell A. Atredundo Radio Ariatonio Califoria Josephine Triana Firs Annie de Vasser Chicago

Beering Down On the News Beering Down On the News

AWLHER "BUGS" BAER reports a strained wartime spoof about saboteurs, House cleaning, and traitors. The piece riffs on a Hauptmann trial memory in Flemington New Jersey, questioning German machine gunner counts and implying future missions will reveal answers.

Hauptmann Flemington New Jersey

Police Cadets to Attend School

Candidates for the police force have been ordered to report to cadet school on September 14. Fire and Police Commissioner F L Amblerson stated crestloy they will replace 16 men now or Atty bit wre Wil We inducted Inte Chit the next signels the arms.

F.L. Amblerson

Woman Fatally Shot Found at Home in Irving

A 43 year old woman named Garfinkle was found dying from a gunshot wound at her Irving Ridgewood home around 9 am Tuesday. She was pronounced dead on arrival at Barry Rosa Hospital. The body was discovered by her husband who reported concerns seen in her heart for several years.

Irving

Wedding Attendants Named For September 18 Ceremony

Attendants for the forthcoming wedding of Miss Patricia Nacko and Lieutenant Glade Sperry were announced. The event is set for September 18 in Asbury Park with a reception to follow.

Valeria Nacke Patricia Glade Sperry Triivarsity of Texas Patricia Nacko Lient Liewt Chaves Nell Bullens Weise Jase Waller

Local Community Meeting and Social Events Noted

The Woman's Welfare Council and the Respected Service Personnel Association set a 2:30 p.m. meeting on Wednesday. A San Antonio Rebekah ledge No. 66 group plans an 8 p.m. gathering, with several guests and social activities mentioned amid notes of local civic groups.

Lees Aml Mys Lee Hyve Mra Gus Pellay Plainview Titty Cheir Sen Bair Denn Wee Bi Woman's Wallons Couieil Service Personnel Association

Women Seek Marine Corps Enlistment Amid Waves Push

In a post wartime scene, women press to join the Marines as WAACs WAVES and navy programs shift. A recruiting booth in the post figures prominently with about twenty women showing interest in enlisting, signaling evolving roles for women in military service.

Navy Marine Corps Marines

Recruiting shifts as Pacific war women join effort

In wartime notes attributed to Staff Sergeant Robert L. McGarran, the text notes growing recruitment of women alongside U S servicemen. It mentions a San Diego area byline and a Mrs. Mian Party of 402 Chicago Boulevard who offered thanks during a Tuesday event, reflecting civilian support for the war effort.

Robert L. McGarran Metines McGarran Mian Chicago Bere Lvard

Garden Club event with Mrs Kane to speak on Bay Tilbles

Garden club members will hear Mrs Kane speak on Bay Tilbles at the center in Wille Invusoulm, from 9 30 a m to 2 noon Wednesday. Mr Paul Kane will discuss garden topics at Woop Distributing plats gn scerta, near Oro University Winter's club La Retana. Laurel Heights and Laie Heights will host shining garden displays.

Hhniszebe Garden civ Greden Wille Invusoulm Paul Kane Woop Oro University Wenter’s Club la Retana Laurel Heights Laie Heights

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