Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1946

Page

4

Guernseys Rare in Area Exhibit Draws Ranchers

Guernsey cattle, rare in the area, were exhibited to stock raisers from across the state at Diamond D Valley farm nine miles northeast of the city on Warren road Thursday. The prize herd of Don Danvers was the center of interest as 4-H boys and farm demonstration agents from 30 counties toured the farm for a noon break and all day demonstrations. County Farm Agent Robert B. Tate represented the event. Tate notes Guernseys are closest cousins to Jersey cattle and high in milk production.

Guernsey Texas Diamond D Valley Warren Road Don Danvers Royal of Man Robert B. Tate Jersey Tate

Vets Slug Rob Drinking Partner Robbery Report

A man was slugged by his drinking partner and robbed of 84 dollars after an altercation at the Losoya and Commerce streets area. The victim, William A. Lee of 1223 West Poplar Street, told police on Thursday about the incident.

William A. Lee West Poplar Street Losoya Commerce Streets

Pampa Rancher Returns Home After Fort Worth Shirt Swap

A Pampa cattleman traveling to Fort Worth to buy a suit and a long tail shirt left disappointed. He lamented that only Democrat shirts were available, highlighting a wearers choice mismatch in the local shop.

Fort Worth

Scouts Exhibit At Alamo Council Show

The Alamo council Boy Scouts of America will display 45 exhibits of specialized scouting activities at Municipal auditorium on May 3 and 4. It is the first mass merit badge show since the war with 1200 boys expected. Merit badge scouts will lead demonstrations lectures and Q A on topics from inventions to zoology. Organized to let the public inspect scout skills and hobbies, per G Bedell Moore scout commissioner.

Alamo Council Boy Scouts of America Municipal Auditorium G. Bedell Moore

Fiesta Seen as Spirit of Texas Centennial Program

A Garland Adair, commissioner of the Texas Centennial of Statehood, told the Woman's club the Fiesta reflects Texans spirit in work and play as the state marks its centennial. Adair, curator of history at the Texas Memorial Museum, sent greetings from Austin. Governor Coke Stevenson’s delegation included Bullock Hyder of the unemployment commission who presented the Texas flag. Others named were Murray Wins and Arthur Giard.

Adair Commission Austin Adair Texas Memorial Mseum Coke, Stevenson Woman's Club Bullock Hyder Texas Unemployment Commission Murray Wins Arthur Giard

Judge Orders Carnival Ban Continues Amid Court Action

In a tense hearing Judge Terrell pressed delays as city officials and the carnival faced injunction questions. Attorneys for plaintiffs and city representatives argued over enforcement while concerns rose about noise near Santa Rosa hospital and the carnival’s equipment being moved. The court debated procedural conduct and readiness as Anderson avoided the session citing other duties.

Terrell Cobbs Clint Brown Paul Ehlinger Catholic Hospitals Santa Rosa Hospital Leonard Brown George Conger Booby Chadd Alvin Lowell Vandike Commissioner Anderson Tam Anwyers Cobbs I Clark Rendon Anderson Junction Aubrey Hopkins Dong Io Caraval

Discover the Magic of Light Want Ads Today

Light Want Ads attract thousands daily with simple listings. The service promises quick, practical results for buying selling and personal notices through a broad reach and familiar local format.

Death of Lt William Gordon in Philippines

Death reported for Lt. William Gordon 23 son of Mr and Mrs Albert Gordon 263 Natalena terrace following a February gunshot accident in the Philippines pneumonia after bullet removal operation. Gordon belonged to the 131st Field Artillery Sithavis ion. He graduated Central Catholic High and Texas A and M college. Survived by his widow Mrs Pearlie Gordon of Dallas and sister Mrs Arthur Shulter 25 Natalena terrace.

William Gordon Albert Gordon Natalea Terrace Philippines Gordon 131St Bield Artillery Sithavision Central Catholic High Texas A. and M. College Pearlie Gordon Dallas Arthur Shulter Natalen Terrace

Purses Stolen From Home on South Monumental Street

A thief forced a rear door at 213 South Monumental Street and stole two purses containing $3 and various miscellaneous items from the home of Mrs. D. Ashby.

D. Ashby South Monumental Street

Father and Baby Patients at Brooke General Hospital

Rollie E Sanders of New Braunfels and his Australian born daughter Diane, 19 months, are patients at Brooke General Hospital. Sanders is treated for a knee injury from a railway accident while Diane becomes a surgical patient. Diane and Mrs Sanders, formerly Wilfred Jane Webb of Brisbane, Australia, arrived in March. Medical officers decide Diane must be moved to William Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso for an operation.

Sanders New Braunfels Diane Wilifred Jane Webb Brisbane Australia Brooke William Beaumont General Hospital el Paso

Emil Fell Services Set at Riebe Funeral Home

Funeral services for Emil A. Fell, 56, of 3517 West Travis Street, who died Wednesday, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Riebe Funeral Home. The Rev. F. Hirsch will officiate in a Lutheran service.

Emil A. Fel West Travis Street Riebe Rev. F. Hirsch Suecent Vibe

Kidney warning ad promises relief with Dean's Pills

An old style medical ad warns backache and leg pains may signal kidney trouble. It claims Dean's Pills cleanse poisonous waste from blood, flushing out 16 miles of kidney tubes to ease aches, swelling, and fatigue.

Nature Patna Dean

Burglar Reaches in During Visit Nabbed After Screen Cut

A fishpele burglar cut a screen at Ay's C A Bhrhardt home on 1208 West Magnolia Avenue and took purses from five guests. Victims listed as Misses Doris Friesen 1602 West French Place, Loraine Davis 3518 North Sabinas Street, Betty Keagle 535 West Magnolia Avenue, Mildred Geek 1005 Capital Street, and Rita Lute 3446 West Craince. Losses include $2.50 and a $6 amount.

Ay's C. A. Bhrhardt Magyania Avenue Doris Friesen French Place Loraine Davis Nocih Cap-itar Street Rita Lute West Craince

Woman in men's clothes held after break in Hy W. Carnahan Drugstore

Police at 924 Fredericksburg Road startled to arrest a young woman posing as a man after Mrs. Marjorie Weight reported a break in. Inside, officers found Johnnie Maessery, 24, of 254 Gallagher Altoy, booked for burglary with Caldwell County warrant. They recovered 6.75 dollars from the cash register.

Fredericksburg Road Marjorie Weight West Craig Plage Flass R. D. Aten R. J. Martinez Nero Johnnie Maeassery Gallagher Altoy Burghiry Caldwell County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dorothy Ponder Gilacrlyn Rob Sgt Rollie E Emil Ardens W. Houston Dial Mr. Lind Soda Dept College ST New Goodyear Kindell Tire CO S. Flores Charming RE CO Semarys San Antomeltexae Pete Wa
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication