Y M C A Aids Soldiers With Showers At City Station
One hundred thirty soldiers travel from Camp Cody New Mexico to the East and refresh themselves at the city Y M C A Thursday night. Secretary C L A Decker traveling with the soldiers telegraphs George Wheeler to meet them at the station and extend courtesy. Walter Schulte and the Junior Class lead the welcome as the Y reports improvements enabling it to provide showers towels and writing materials for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Cody
N. M
CL A. Decker
George Wheeler
Walter Schulte
Vacille Station
Wheeler
Soldier Seeks Home Folks Across Towns and Nations
A wartime Home Folks column notes soldiers seeking correspondents near Fort Travis and across the country. Requests come from Mayston Wisconsin Britton South Dakota Amsterdam and other towns, with pleas for hospitality and letters to ease loneliness while serving away from home.
Conductor Blitz Joins War Service With Knights of Columbus
Julien Paul Blitz, conductor of the San Antonio Symphony, has entered war work with the Knights of Columbus and is stationed at Knights of Columbus Hall in Kelly Field No 1. His overseas appointment is possible, but he may remain on this side to lead entertainment efforts if needed. He remains conductor for now, prioritizing war work if required. Born in Ghent Belgium, Blitz studied in Ghent and Brussels and has lived in the United States since youth, with complex ties to Europe. He has not heard from his Louvain Conservatory godfather since the Louvain sacking.
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Camp Travis
Peter
Oime
Mayston
Wis
Britton
Amsterdam
Holland
Netherlands
A. Tieutenant
Marathon
N. Y
New York State
Cortland
Kelly Field
Newark
N. J
Lake Erie
Julien Paul Blitz
San Antonio Symphony Orchestra
Knights of Columbus
Kelly Field No. 1
Blitz
Belgium
Mr. Blitz
Ghent
Russium
Brussels
United States
Ard
Europe
Louvain
Louvain Conservatory
Toth
First Aid Course Opens Soon for Red Cross Volunteers
Only two days left to register for the opening first aid class to start Monday. Mrs J J Stevens, chairman of the educational department, organized a four week course with lessons from 1 to 4 o clock Monday afternoon. The class costs $4 and is aimed at women signing up for Overseas Motor Division service requiring first aid certification for Dyverseas applicants. Registration at Red Cross headquarters in Chandler Building or by phone. Crock:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ho J. Stevens
Overseas Motor Division
Motor Corps
Fort Ram Houston
Steve
Red Cros
Chandler
Autumn Shirts and Skirts Invite Fashion Demand
New autumn shirts and skirts showcase current style trends with fabrics suited for Southern trade. Distinctive models aim to stand out, offering varied options for shoppers seeking fresh wardrobe pieces.
Bargain Suits for Boys From Norfolk and Wonderful Brands
Sale edition lists Norfolk boys suits at 10 dollars and 8.45 values, with gray brown and navy blends. Includes trench styles with pockets and belts for ages 6 to 17. Also features larger youth suits up to 20 years and sizes 15 to 36, with regular 26 dollar to 15 dollar grades discounted to 3 19 95 and 12 95 respectively, plus 1.75 values down to 1.09.
Middy Blouses in White and Colorful Collars
Childs Middy blouses offered in white or white with red navy and capen cuffs and collars. many feature navy flannel collars. Sizes range from 4 to 12 years. Prices from 1.50 to 2.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tarr
Madras and Soisette Blouses for Girls Ages 6 to 14
Fine madras and soisette blouses priced at 1.50 or 1.25 each, with or without attached collars and tape waist band. Shown in plain and fancy stripes for ages 6 to 14 years.
Fall Hats for Boys Ages Two to Sixteen
Sample hats in pretty new styles for fall Rah Rah and Roll Brim shapes in navy brown black and fancy plaids. Hats priced at two dollars for the high end and one dollar for reduced options. Sizes cover ages two to sixteen years.
Late War Books and Prices in Stock List
A catalog of wartime books with authors and prices including titles such as American Women and the War and The Way Out. Entries show author names Barton Barr Churchill Hough and others with prices ranging from 1.25 to 2.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Okney
Barr
Barton
Brown
Chambers
Churchill
Drake
Foote
S. O
Tenger
Lincoln
Monson
Middleton
France
Musgrove
Newton
Uncle Sam
Sterne
Prepare for School Shoes Saints of All Ages Enter Fall Styles
This season offers wide choice of durable, comfortable school and dress shoes for children. Styles include Children's Mahogany Calf wing tip at 3.50, gun metal lace wing tip at 3.00, Little Boys tan and black calf at 4.00, and Boys Elk 3.50 to 4.50. Also Boys calf English last 5.00, Youth Calf Skin 4.00, Misses Patent Leather 4.00, Misses Gunmetal 3.50 to 5.00, Big Misses Patent Leather 6.50, Big Misses Tan Russia 5.00 to 8.00, and Big Misses Vici Kid 5.00.
Pajamas and Overshirts Sold in Wide Range
Pajamas in one and two-piece flannelette styles with assorted stripes priced from 2.50 to 8.50. Overshirts for golf tennis hunting or fishing offered in plain colors and stripes ranging from 1.50 to 7.50.
Burglary Case Ties Soldiers to Chinese Merchants in San Antonio
News notes heavy with wartime civic concerns. A warehouse burglary in Austin Street led to the capture of two local soldiers and three Chinese merchants, with a civilian black market link. detectives traced cigarettes worth 1320 dollars, while the case spurred city authorities to pursue ordinance violations and new Navy enlistments of two women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ullman, Stern & Krauss
Austin Street
WH Green
Doc Harris
West
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Votchernick- Haak
St. Mary’s St
Boston Shoe Repairing
Mt Aa Tees Drug Store
E.houston
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Wash
Home Folks
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Attica
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Springfield
Mass
Fairmount
Becon
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Gordon
Ark
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Lowell
Mood River
Portland
Ore
K. OF C
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Authente
Norfolk
Louis
Lyon’s
Woodbury
Vantine
Jergen
Madras
THE
Wolff & Marx CO
Mada
Turtle
Byron
Ecru
O'Brien
Chissea
Hill
Center For
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War Camp Community Service
Girls Work Committee
Lettie J. Brown
Girls Work
Germany
Prankfurter Zeitung
Navy Department
Washington
King
Hate
South
Texas
Anita Louise Schanberg
Austin
Adam
J. Fuller Gloom
Garten
Kansas City
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