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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1941

Page

5

Mexican laborers protest over safety incident and calls for Camacho action

Mexican workers stage protests calling on President Camacho to address a fatal safety incident. Handbills accuse soldiers of firing at workers during a Friday rally near Pensitent Avila. Officers Maximine Ochoa and Humberto Cervantes face removal requests as investigations proceed. A Vera Cruz labor group appeals to expel GTAL head Lobardo Toledano for alleged communist agitation.

Tandbills Taital Ning Arms Factory Pensitent Avila iCamacho National Defense Ministry Maximine Ochoa Humberto Cervantes Bss Vera Cruz Confederation of Mexican Workers Avila Cgwnacho Vicente Lombardy Toledano Confederation of Latino Americas Workmen Mexico

Bedell Building to Be Remodeled Permit Proceeding

A permit for removing the Bedell Building was issued for 6000 dollars and tied to a Tuesday suit filed by Chief City Building Inspector Carl F Wideman. Sixty three permits were issued Monday totaling 43100 dollars in construction including five to Bill Rite Construction for five room residences and air conditioning work at Frank Brothers and Chandler Shoe Store.

Japhetto Head Jr College Sophs Elect Officers

The sophomore class of San Antonio Junior College elects a president Japhetto Head Jr and officers including William Sellers as vice president Betty Keeney as secretary Audrey Mills as treasurer George Hagg as parliamentarian Frank Hunt as sergeant at arms and Sarah Hieban as reporter.

Wits Vulues Reen San Antonio Junior College William Sellers Betty Keeney Audrey Mills George Hagg Prank Hunt Sarah Hieban

Negro Surrenders In Assault Case

Taeschey surrenders to city police amid rape charges in a case led by Lanning. Hardcastle confirms the surrender and the charges filed earlier, with the incident noted as occurring Monday night.

Lanning Negro Taeschey Seb. P. C. Hardcastle Nyoruitl

New Mexico Floods Grow Across State

Flood waters from the Bande and Gila rivers sweep across southern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona causing widespread losses. The Hondo in Roswell rises four to five feet again with no immediate respite expected. A Moon flood crest devastates areas in the Gila basin, wrecking crops and washing away highway approaches including a $150,000 steel bridge. Livestock warnings help save many in Duncan and Virden.

Albuquerque N. M Bande Gila New Mexico Arizona Pecos Hondo Roswell Silver City Duncan and Virden Gila Crest Mewy

Walkout Closes Two Car Plants in Detroit

In Detroit on September 30 strikes shut down the Dodge division of Chrysler and a Bridges Manufacturing bodying plant. About 20,000 workers were affected as a department layoff and unauthorized strike cut production. Chrysler blamed a department workout for the Dodge shutdown, while Bridges cited seniority as the dispute trigger. George M. Graye is named president manager of Stoneleigh Court in Dallas, taking the post October 16.

Deeroit Dodge Chrysler Corporation Briges Melvii Bishop Brigns Senioriby Wallas

Women Mechanic School Swamped with Civil Service Inquiries

San Antonio civil service secretary T. E. Milam said a Sunday press story sparked a flood of inquiries from women across Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Louisiana seeking civil service mechanic trainee positions at Duncan field. About 2000 to 2500 applications arrived as Milam prepared 1000 more forms and noted one woman already employed as a mechanic at Duncan. The program offers NYA students $50 monthly during a course aimed at supporting the defense initiative.

Sanantomio Civil Service Joc Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Lousiana Duncan Field Milam Prestly NYA Rio Grande Valley Civil Service School For Women Mechanics Co Duncan Milan

W A Mergele Funeral Set

W A Mergele 70 of 1122 Sherman street will have services Wednesday at 4 at the residence with Rev W H Aufderhany officiating. Native of New Braunfels he lived in San Antonio 42 years as a retired employee of Bwit and company. Survivors include five sons and several daughters and brothers Rudolph and Edmund Mergele. Interment in Herman Sous cemetery.

S. Bancuch J. J. Daran A. A. Geifer Willie Kowald Paul G Letiwan Rudolph Edmund Mergele Pailbeurésy Steve Baneuch Jy Staley Zatonty Juber Benfer Edward Benfey Dante Lehman Paul Lehman Herman Sous

Three Burglary Suspects Sentenced In District Court

Three men pled guilty to burglary charges Tuesday before Judge W W McGrory in Criminal District Court. Robert M Porter received three five year concurrent sentences for burglaries at homes on August 19 20 and 24. Frank Estrada was sentenced to two years for burglary at Henry Abachs home on July 19. Hollie H Brerden got a two year suspended sentence for burglary at W Proctors home on August 30.

W. W. McGrory Criminal District Court Robert M. Porter Astdilag County Wayne Bryant Farr Drive F. G. Magee Donaldson Avenue W. Proctor Austin Street

Strington Wanted Ad At Broadway And Fifth

Job seekers urged to come to Broadway at Fifth street for a Light employment offer. Advertises half rate pay and invites applicants to apply locally.

Strington Broadway Fifth Street

Funeral Set for Sidney W. Hale

Funeral services for Sidney W. Hale of 810 Preston avenue, who died Monday, will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Hagy McCollum Murray Funeral Home with Rev. Albert P. Shirkey officiating. A Bates County, Missouri native, Hale had lived in San Antonio 85 years and was a member of the Old Federal Drivers' association. He is survived by his widow Cora, daughters Helen Irene and Frances Hale and Mrs. Claude B. Mathews, all of San Antonio, and sister Mrs. Fred Buckley of Rockport. Interment will be in Mission Burial Park.

Oeernes Midiey Waller Preston Avenue Hagy - McCollum Frances Hale Claude B. Mathews Bun Antonio Alster Mra Buckley Rock~ Port Tiersen Misaton Lal Park

Rabe Nears 25 Years as Priest in Thursday Mass

Father Rabe prepares for the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination with a 10 a.m. ceremony at San Fernando Cathedral led by the Very Rev. Alfred H. Rabe. Archbishop Robert E. Tary and several priests will mark the milestone with assistants and a high mass. A luncheon at Central Catholic High School and a campus public reception follow with St. Mary's University guild hosting.

Alfred H. Rabe St. Mary's University Soktour of Law San Fernando Cathedral Father Rabe Robert E. Tary San Antonio Thomas Flynn St. Patrick’s Church Patrick Feeney St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Church Maatthew Gilbert St. Ann’s Church Father Flynn Tings Pather Feeney Father Gilbert Sidney M. Metzger Santa Fe N. My Inv M. S. Garriga Corpus Christi Laurence FitaSimon Amarico Sir. Marty's University Central Catholic High School Bob St. Mary’s University Guild

Counties to Vote On Soil District

Counties in Mastrop and Fayette will vote on November 25 to establish an 8 county soil conservation district. The plan was announced by W H DuPay conservationist. The state conservation board has approved the application according to DuPay.

Mastrop Fayette W. H. DuPay Nven Hie Stile Conservat Flow Board Puy

Ex-Policeman Fined on Aggravated Assault Charge

Ex policeman Buelh Ross, once a city official, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault before Judge W. Overy in Criminal District Court. The indictment claimed Ross attacked Albert Franks at 410 Mortl Olive Street on June 19. original charge cited assault to murder. Ross was fined $100 and court costs.

Buelh W. Ross Main Avenue W. W. McOvery Criminal District Court Ross Albert Franks Mortl Olive Street Murdder

Visit City Hall Meeting With Former Officials

Mrs. Maury Maverick, wife of the former mayor, and Dick deffrey, former secretary, met at city hall with City Attorney Victor Keller to discuss city matters.

City Wall Tyceday Inc Maury Maverick Dick Deffrey Maverick Victor Keller

Ages to Cause Staff Changes in Second Army

The army's new age limits for officers will force a major shakeup in the Second Army staff. Key leaders including Lieut. Gen. Ben Lear and Brig. Gen. David A. Robinson are past the new caps, with multiple colonels and division commanders slated for retirement or reassignment.

Alexandria Second Army Ben Lear David. A. Robinson Col Marion French U. S. Army Louis PB. Ford Richard Burleson Edward H. Dearsmond Adelno Gibson Henry C. Merriam Jarvis Bain James H. Lattebach Owen D. Albright William Mr. Connor Willam N. His~kell New York

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