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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1941

Page

6

Beer and defense bonds reported stolen in multiple incidents

Police investigated thefts at a hotel room on South Fores Street where defense bonds beer boots and clothing valued at 150 dollars vanished. Witnesses described two men in shabby then dressy clothes with no baggage. Additional thefts included two beer cases at Earl Ates restaurant and a tarpaulin from a haystack near Corpus Christi highway. A purse panty theft was reported at Joe Rage’s home.

United States Defense William Dizon Leff Waithall Littlepage Corpus Christi Poore Joe Ragein Hollywood Tyee

Allen Academy Opens 57th Year at Bryson

Allen Academy plans the fifty seventh year with registration on Wednesday and classes starting Friday afternoon. Officials predict the largest enrollment in the school's history as the term begins at Bryson.

Allen Academy Brysn

Explosion and Fire Cause $300 Damage at Hardware Store

An explosion and ensuing fire caused about $300 damage to the Praeger Hardware company building at 323 East Market Street Monday night. Fire Chief C. G. A. Hart said he could not determine the cause.

Praeger Hardware Company Bon Market Street CG. A. Hart

Postmaster General Invited to Texas State Fair Day

Washington September 23. Postmaster General Prank Walt er accepted today an invitation to attend the Texas State Fair in Dallas on October 35 designated Pae j tal Day.

Washington Postmaster General Walter Dallas

Army Rejects Bids on Coffee

The quartermaster has rejected bids on 1,517,000 pounds of coffee for the Army. Golo J. A. Porter, commander of the San Antonio General Depot, said the bids were rejected because the current market level was deemed unsatisfactory.

Qhartermaster Golo J. A. Porter Ofi San Antonio Uri fuRtitien

School vocal clinic slated in San Antonio program

San Antonio high school students will take part in a vocal clinic led by Archle N. Jones professor of music at the University of Texas. The clinic begins in November and aims to prepare a 1200 voice chorus to perform in Austin on November 19 with Alto Terapic ton, a renowned pianist, on the program. The project seeks to boost musical education in public schools through new compositions and study aids by Jones and university staff.

San Anttonis Archle N. Jones Lie University of Texas Austin Ton Jones Haven Toy Hat Robert Bernard Fitz- Rerald

Venereal Clinic Planned Near Abia Antono Facility

Dick Johnson, director of the Boys' clubs, reports that 45 board members received letters from the U S public health service urging a lease on a building at 712 Dolarasa Street. The health project will use the current Boys' club site for treatment of men and women with a Washington backed plan to establish a near future clinic.

Bani Antono Washington Jaaarantine Hospital Dick Johnson U. S. Public Health Service Dolarasa Street Bulding Health Service Sohnoon

Betty Field Lands Coveted Film Role in Kings Row

Hollywood gossip notes Betty Field was borrowed from Paramount by War ners and selected for a colorful role in Kings Row. The piece lists other casting twists, star antics, and industry chatter around Olivia de Havilland, Miriam Hopkins, and Damon Runyon figures with a mix of names and dates, reflecting a lively prewar studio beat.

Louella Parsons J. N Hollywood Betty Field Paramount Warhers Jack Warner Hal Willis Sam Wood Testa Kings Row Batty Scarlett O'Hars Cassandra Kinga Row Drake Parris Randy Bélle Dryls Q Aito Billy Field Maria

Walter Winchell On Broadway bursts of show biz chatter

Walter Winchell On Broadway sketches a chaotic scene with celebrities like Eddie Cantor Sophie Tucker Noel Coward and Oscar Levant amid backstage gossip on Broadway. The column notes suggestive banter about West Coast hookups, hotel gossip in Reno, and quick jabs at public figures, all delivered in a brisk period-voice.

Vincent Eddie Cantor Gtr Sophie Tucker Paulette Gatdard Reno Eng VR. Thompson The London Express Mr. Levant Diana Manne

Sudden Death Under Probe Inquest Opened

Justice of the Peace Ottis West conducted an inquest into the death of Mrs Eliza Hancock 74 of 834 West Lubbock Street who died suddenly at home Monday night Hancock had been in ill health for several months West said a worker at a private hospital provided the information

Justice of the Ottis ‘West ‘Tursday Mra Eliza Hancock West Lubbock Hancock West Une Worlat

Attack Leaves Sandoval with Severed Neck Arteries

A man identified only as 25 year old Sandoval of 414 Fl Fan sineet suffered two severed neck arteries after an attack Monday night in San For- Noade and South Frio streets. He was hospitalized in critical condition but recovering. Police have not released the attacker’s identity or motive.

al Schacht Hem Goldwyn Lou Gehrig Gilmore Really Rot George Cohan Schacht Miluton Sandoval Fansineet Wey Robert 4 Crecy ‘Hospital San For- Noade South Frio

Navgators Quota Hike For Aviation Cadet Training

The Navigators announce higher quotas for aviation cadet training with five weeks at one school, ten weeks at another, and five weeks at a third. Cadets earn 75 dollars monthly during training and 12 dollar daily allowances. Upon completion, they become second lieutenants in the air corps reserve with aircraft, flight pay rising to about 208.50 to 245.60 monthly. Eligibility emphasizes unmarried status, ages 20 to 26, and degrees in engineering or math coursework. priority given to graduates of accredited colleges and universities.

Sam ‘Houston Haneley Ale Corpa Tr. Kelly Field Avia~ion Air Corps Reserve Gredi~ates

Fire Prevention Week Planned in San Angelo October 6 11

Preparations for Fire Prevention Week in San Angelo are under way directed by Fire Chief O. Thelinded. A downtown parade on October 8 features the firemen band, drills and a weeklong exhibition of equipment at Houston and Jefferson streets. Officials will inspect city and residential districts to remove hazards.

San Angelo Houstal Jefferson Hart

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