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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1941
Page
5
Sons II San Antonio marks the start of Rosh Hashanah with services across Reform Orthodox and Conservative congregations. The holiday signals creation and judgment, with prayers recalling God’s laws and duties to others, and begins the Ten Days of Penitence leading to Yom Kippur.
James Petrillo president of the American Federation of Musicians announced that all studio bands linked to Mutual Broadcasting System would be called out on strike at noon tomorrow unless a union dispute with mutuals is settled. Mutual general manager Fred Werber said he would seek a conference in New York to avert action.
A six year old girl Mary Ryan was found dead inside a rear apartment refrigerator at her grandmother's home in Boston. Medical Examiner Timothy Ler had not reported a definite cause of death. The girl had been visiting with her father and brother when a search began after she went outside. The grandmother found the body in an unused refrigerator with shelving removed from its own box.
Wichita Falls Sept 17 Frank Kell a West Texas financier and pioneer founder of Wichita Falls died today of pneumonia after brief illness. He led the Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad company chaired the Missouri Arkansas Railway board presided over Plains Flour mill and Texas New Mexico Cattle company. He held posts in Wienittn Falls Cotton Oil company Olney Oil and Refining Kemp Hotel Wichita Falls Warehouse and Building and served on the Port Worth and Denver railway board. Survivors include wife Mrs Taihi Kell and six daughters Mrs Wiley Blair Colorado Springs Mrs Orville Burlington Mrs John O'Donohee Miss Wille Mae Kell Mrs Wilbur Cahoon and Mrs Malcolm Petty all of Wichita Falls.
Chief Yeoman Tames A Po reports the South Texas district naval recruiting HQ in Hotston moving to San Antonio to boost local offices. They seek men ages 37 to 40 with any trade or mechanical skill for petty officer reserve posts during the emergency, offering pay from 69 to 99 dollars monthly. The district leads southern divisions in navy recruiting with 1200 aviation cadets planned for Corpus Christi, requiring two years of college credits or a qualifying exam. Unlisted pilots may earn up to 220 dollars per month if they qualify, while aviation ground force roles remain open. Weather conditions are provided for Josephine area due to RWPA project completion.
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