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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1941

Page

4

Troop Return Routes Mapped Out

The Third Army confirms troop movements for return to home stations with over 30,000 vehicles involved. Departure dates are set for early October for divisions and cavalry units to Fort Sam Houston Fort Bliss Camp Bowie Fort Huachuca and other posts, with routes via US Highways 90 80 84 and state roads, weather permitting, and contingents moving from Fort Sill and Camp Hulen toward Texas and New Mexico.

Camp Bowie Fort Bliss Fort Huachuca Fort Sam Houston Jasper Larkin Fort Worth Las Texas U. 5 First Cavalry Division Acres Pent U. S Hearne WU. S Taylor Johnson City U. S. 280 Kent Fort Bus Fredricksburg Big Spring Ugh Carlsbad N. M Houston U.S. 76 Galveston Singer Louisiana

Youth Nabbed By Own Pen Style

Federal officers arrest a youth on forgery charges tracing handwriting to new samples found by investigator Ed Mabrito. The youth allegedly purchased three two dollar money orders in San Antonio and Laredo and altered them to totals from 21 to 41 dollars.

Ts Duesday Ed Mabrito Federal Bulletin Mahrito San Antonio Laredo

Cameron Funeral Set for Clarence W Cameron

Clarence Wade Cameron of 1015 West Gramercy place dies Monday and funeral is set for Wednesday at Travis Park Methodist church. A World War II veteran and 18 year San Antonio teacher, he held many community roles including senior warden of Community Lodge No. 1201 F and A M, member of Scottish Rite, and chairman of Vocational Projects of the Alatua district. Survivors: widow Mrs C W Cameron, daughter Catherine, son Clarence Wade Cameron Sr, brothers Ralph H and Robert G of San Antonio, sister Mrs Max F Schneider of Westlington DC. Honorary pallbearers listed. active pallbearers include lodge officers. Burial at Mission Park Cemetery, directed by Community Dodge.

Clarence Wade Cameron West Gramercy Place Travis Park Methodist Church Cameron San Antonio Catherine Clarence Wage Cameron Ralph H Robert G Max F. Schneider L. W. Fox T. A. Portnorl A. J. Ivey Raymond Allsup B. Ralls J. O. Lottn F. G. Jones HL Putman J. Ll. Thomas Jesse Jones Guy Cude G_ Snow Frank Pancoast J. M. Gmith Eddie Eckenrolti Kat] Glein

Playground Dance Schedule Changes at Highland Park

The Highland Park recreation playground dances were changed from the first Wednesday to the first and third Friday each month. A Tuesday announcement added new classes including adult old-fashioned dances on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Mexican dances Tuesdays at 4 p.m. children's tap on Thursdays at 4 p.m. a women's tap class on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Women's gym classes move to Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Highland Park Recreation Playground

Thornton Bowers Dies Salesman at 54 in Texas

Thornton Hans Bowers 54 of Zuercher Road died Monday. Services held Wednesday at 10 am at Porter Loring chapel. A Texas native and World War II ensign, he was a salesman for Eichelberger Realty Co. Survived by widow Maurine Bowers. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park.

Thornton Hans Bowers Zuercher Road Porter Loring Texas Bowers United States Navy San Anta Eichelberger Realty Company Maurine Bowers Sunset Memorial Park

Soldiers enter sergeant pilot course at elementary school

Kelly Weld Tuesday sent a group of 10 soldiers to Guero to enter the sergeant pilot course in the elementary school there. The group included First Sgt. Clifford B. Taylor and Robert R. Spellman, Staff Sgt. Charles L. Davis Jr, Sgt Millan E. Chatham, and Pyts. Robert O. Hartleroad, Lilya Whitmire Jr, Harry P. Marlow, Willan H. Plekron, Perry O. Way a Harry A

Kelly Weld Guero Clifford B. Taylor Robert R. Spellman Charles L. Davis Jr Millan E. Chatham Pyts Robert O. Hartleroad Lilya Whitmire Jr Harry P. Marlow Willan H. Plekron Perry O. Way Harry A

Men Are Named Colonels by Acting Governor

In Austin on September 20 eleven colonels, on honorary and official staff, received appointments from Acting Governor H. L. Winfield. The list includes Eddie Sellers Young of Del Rio, seven months old Bob Barker II, and other notable figures such as John Ringling North, circus owner, W. G. Collins of San Antonio, W. Albert Lee of Houston, and Mrs Olive Brack Stelcktang of Mission, with remarks on future prospects from Winfield.

Ausfin Hig H. L. Winfield Eddie Sellers Young del Rio Winfield Bob Barker II Bob Barker Texas Senate Eddie Wanfield Pop A. F B.C. Winfield San Antonio Sneffield J. J. Gesner Alpine John Ringling North W. G. Collins San Antonios W. Albert Lee Houston Mixs Jean Mater Mark McGee Fort Worth Olive Brack Stelcktang Mission

Jaycees Dine at Park See Zoo in Zoological Night

San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts Zoological Night at Koehler Park with Ira Travis announcing a 200 inspection tour. Paul Villaret speaks on the zoo and Richard Frinditch presents a film Flowers on Parade. Fred Stark leads the program. Sandra Simon, 19 months, treated for first and second degree burns from boiling water at home.

San Antonio Robert, Bh, Green Hospital Sandra Simon Stonewall Avenue

Jr College Campaign Office Opens in San Antonio District

The San Antonio Junior College District election committee opened offices Tuesday in a building slated for use during afternoons. Committee members expect to file petitions and push for approval of the college's expansion program. Officials aim to hold the election in November after state board approval.

Aeemaquar Tars San Antonio Tueaday Thi Gpm Hexar County Hols Lcks Ab Tin Committee H. H. Ogiem L Alley Wybth John

Lanford Named Secretary at Brooksfield Training Unit

Lieut John J Lanford formerly of Anniston Alabama named secretary of the advanced flying training corps at Brooksfield He succeeds Lieut Roy W Osborn named operations officer for Section 1 Lanford joined Brooks in March as commander of the 351st school squadron later transferred to Las Vegas Nevada Since August he has served as assistant secretary to Osborn

Lanford Firat John J. Lanford Anniston, Alo Advanced Flying Training Corps Brooksfield Roy ‘W. Osborn Brooks Las Vegas Nev Labford Osborn

Higher Priority for Road Sought for National Defense Traffic

Nicholson said Tuesday that moving Slev enkon road from No 3 to No 1 priority among defense projects will be proposed to the U S government. Officials want faster road improvement to ease traffic between the field and San Antonio, with Malon officer between army and county explaining the urgency.

Slevenkon National Defense Ui B Gove Gol MM. Nicholson Maleon Army Nicholson Kelly Lel San Antonio

Eight San Antonio Students Enroll in Naval ROTC Program

Eight Fagut San Antonio students at the University of Texas enroll in the four year naval ROTC course. The group includes David Bisset Gordon Chariton Gibert Elizando Frank Fraser James McCaldin Alexander Thomas John Topping and Paul Kalish. Upon completion they will be commissioned as ensigns.

Fagat San Antonio University of Texay Naval RO. T. O David Bisset Gordon Chariton Gibert Elizando Frank Fraser James McCaldin Alexander Thomas John Topping Paul Kalish

Extradition Ordered for Thames in Georgia Case

Thames 28 a Georgia chain gang fugitive whose arrest followed a Georgia conviction for attempted escape was ordered extradited by Acting Governor Fr. Winfield in Austin. The move came after Thames sought habeas corpus in Criminal District court. Sheriff Lee Spears planned an immediate habeas hearing. The Georgia case centers on Thames and his wife Mrs. Rovie Lat Thames. Russia sent 6.65 million dollars in gold as a partial payment on a treasury advance as part of expected deliveries.

Paul Edwards Thames Georgia Fr. Winfield Austin Associated Press Thamesoa Winfield Lee Spears Cherokee County Rovie Lat Texas & Haven Spears Russia Washington Commerce Department

Wreck Kills Engineer In Coast Line Crash Near Oakley

An Atlantic coast line freight train crashed into the rear of another north of Oakley, injuring the fireman and killing the engineer Grover of Charleston. Rain contributed to the wreck, and soldiers aboard the train were not seriously hurt. The incident occurred today about 30 miles north of the station.

Cnameston Oakley Here Ksing Hts Grover Glaus Charleston

Elks Plan Air Corps Classes in Seguin and San Antonio

Seguin Elks lodge members organize a program of college credit courses for prospective air corps fliers to be held in San Antonio public schools under Elks sponsorship. Dr. Hugh Warren, area chairman, announced the plan on Tuesday and noted Mayor Roger W. Moore leads the committee with members Alton Linnac Ray Voges Notle Starcke Eugene Vorpatl H. W. Timmer mini KB d Burges and Olbert Thiele. A trip to Houston to confer with the state Elks president is planned regarding the courses.

The Elks Seguin U. S Air Corps San Antonio Elks Clubs Hugh Warren

Lottery Guilt Plea Results in Fine

G. Blandridge pleaded guilty before Judge J Mathewe in County Court-at-Law No 2 and was fined $26 plus costs. A complaint by Deputy Sheriff Jack Hale states Standridge exhibited a dice machine on September 4 at 1319 West Magnalia Street.

G. Blandridge Sted West Magnalia Street Mathewe Inn County Court-at-Law No. 2 Jack Hale Standridge

Airlines Resume Full Schedule After War Games

Eagle Air Lines resumes full schedule following Louisiana war games. Traffic manager CG A Parkes says night flights over Louisiana without lights led to suspensions. Under the resumed plan two daily San Antonio to New York trips depart at 3 20 p m and 6 30 p m.

Eagle Air Lines Louisiana CG. A. Parkes San Antonio New York

Wider Well Spacing Topic At South Texas Society Meeting

Stuart K. Clark assistant chief geologist of Continental Oil will discuss wider well spacing at the monthly South Texas Geological Society meeting in By TM on Friday at the St Anthony ballroom. Dinner will be at F py Wy.

Stuart K. Clark Continental Oil Company South Texas Geological Society St. Anthony

Found Snot Dead London Soph. 30 Alice de Traff ord

Reuters dispatch from Nairobi reports the death of Alice de Traff ord a former resident of Bulaio and Riverthorne who had retired after a dramatic shooting more than a decade ago. She was found shot dead today at her farmhouse in Gigi Kenya Colony in South Africa.

London Soph Alice de ‘Trafford Alice Riverthorne Bulaio Teday Gigi Kenya Reuters Nairobi

Hand Injured in Leap From City Garbage Truck

Bughby Bhucko, 32, of 716 Colma Street, jumped from a passing city garbage truck in Jolt Picacho and was treated after the incident at Robert B. Green hospital.

Jail Death at County Jail Ruled Natural Causes

An inmate found dead in a bed at the county jail on Tuesday at 9:36 am died of natural causes per an inquest verdict by Justice Bat Corrigan. The body was discovered at 327 East Park Street after hospital examination for stomach pains at Robert B. Green hospital.

East Park Street Peuer Bat Corrigan Brown Robert B. Green

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