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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1939

Page

10

School Taxes May Be Hired in San Antonio District

EB H Kite business manager says a possible increase in the total assessment roll would raise school taxes to offset expected revenue declines next year. A citywide assessment survey aims to raise personal property values while back taxes moratorium may drag future collections. Budget estimates for 1929 40 are being prepared. tuition and aid are expected to stay similar.

San Antonio EB. H. Kite Kifer Kmey

Flour Sack Pants and Liberty Mills Patterns Appear in Color

A discussion of Liberty Mills flour sack patterns shows they now come in 12 colors with several pretty designs including beer barrel and petifights motifs. O H Hannieh notes strong demand while some housewives prefer unpatterned pastels and shop for specific patterns to save material for dresses. Also mention of a Young People’s forum at Maes san Square Presbyterian Church with Rev. Samuel B Terry speaking on Problems of Youth in August.

Sven Wyta Potka Petifights O. H. Hannieh Liberty Mills

Auto Victim Funeral Held in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Aug 5 Elgini Ford about 59 of Moresville identified Friday as man stuck on Portland Gregory highway eight miles north of here Wednesday night. He was identified through tax receipts WPA work card and papers on his person J W Carter of Corpus Christi said he was blinded by headlights of an approaching car and did not see Ford until about four feet away. Funeral services were held at PlevesyMe Thursday. Alfonso Martinez 21 employed by South Texas Paper Company here was crushed to death Thursday noon at a suburban street intersection when his light pickup truck collided with a six wheel truck driven by W H Bozeman of Getulla. The fusion threw Martinez from his car and under the wheels of the larger truck. Bozeman told officers he steered to the left to avoid hitting Martinez and went a distance of 78 feet before crashing into porch or building.

Corpus Alfonso Martinez South Texas Paper Company W. H. Boze Mann Getulla Martinez Boreman Hito

Presbytery Meet Set in Kerrville

Fifth District conference of West Texas Presbytery will be held in Kerrville on Tuesday. On the program are Dr. T wl Cuttle TF Hardie and Dr. Eat Grant. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

Kerrville Fifth District Conference of West Texas Tuesany Errville Dr. T Wl Cuttle TF Hardie Eat Grant

Local folks amid odd juxtapositions and travel plans

The piece sketches a collage of locals and characters such as Elias Escamilla Harold Saunders Johnny Jones and Marjory Willcox heading to Rockport and Hollywood while Bill Hennessy prepares for tricks at a world fair. Maria Elena Cadena readies a presidential transition and Robert Sayles is newly notable in town life as a parade of casual, humorous vignettes unfolds.

Fran Rudy Haberman Esquire Perfecto Bar Osa Elias Escamilla Harold Saunders Johnny Jones Rockport Marjory Willcox Fort Hollywood Los Angeles Bill Hennessy Gadloways West Columbia Comeane Hackberry Drexel Maria Elena Cadena Robert Sayles Mickey Steifel Gue Hawaii John Salter Salter Dr Courand Irothe Mae Star Phig Hymab JR Santa Rosa Lester Pergu Fred Persia Monterrey Fratte Town Sobrest

New Braunfels Unit Heads to Camp Hulen Encampment

The Service battery of the One Hundred Thirty-third Field Artillery Texas National Guard departed for a 15 day encampment at Camp Hulen Palacios. An advance detail led by Capt W T Fills and battery executive officer Frank De Pasqual with 30 men traveled ahead. In Carrizo Springs R McRory, accused in the Fred Pointer killing, was released on bonds Friday.

New Braunfels Camp Hulen One Hundred Thirty-third Field Artillery Texas National Guard Palacios W.T. Fills Frank de Pasqual

Heavy Rain Falls in Wilson County Texas

Heavy rain drenched Wilson county areas on Wednesday afternoon, varying from a half inch to over two inches. Official gauge near Floresville recorded 2.10 inches, aiding fall crop prospects after a severe drought, with peanuts set to benefit from the rainfall.

Wilson County Floresville Jyorlio

Kentucky Primaries and Union Walkout Dominate Weekend

Voters in Kentucky begin a broad 120 county election to fill the governorship and 38 state Senate seats amid a crowded ballot and late counts. Separately in Detroit, General Motors workers approve a tentative contract ending a month long strike after a union board backed the terms and ratification by members was anticipated.

Louisville Hitechs Senate

Spiritual Lecture Series Slated by Local Church Leader

The Rev Alfone Jozef, a church member and World Spiritual League affiliate, will lead a series of Stayday evening lectures at Spiritual Chris Chapel, 504 Trenton Avenue. The program begins at 7:10 PM with additional sessions announced as planned.

Gerotis Alfone Jozef

Corpus Christi Man Honored by Church Leader

A Corpus Christi resident, John Dus, recognized as a pioneer in local care work, has been named a Knight of St. Gregory the Great by Bishop E. Ledvina. The honor, conferred through church delegation, underscoresDus’s service to the community and ties to the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

Eueus Gel John Dus Careipus Christ Tias Enight St. Gregory the Great Bape E. BL Ledvitnia Christy Vest Ledvina Amu Dante

Sunday Church Services in San Antonio Area

A long list of church services across San Antonio area churches including St. Pauls South Presa and various Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, and Catholic congregations. Times range from early morning to evening with sermons on themes such as The Lord's Supper and Our Lamps Are Gold. Several pastors named, including Jalin A. Scherzer, Hatfield, Rev. J. Alfred Brown, and Rev. Perry F. Webb.

St. Paul's South Presa Rose horgiKh Alfred O Tore Suny Weirelas Arya Latter Day Saints Church of Apans Christ Buona Vinta B. Turley Pariteat Escramental Serviers MisLuit Improvement Association of Bluces Cveren Brnaid Aireels Perry FC Webb Astor Cheo Anil North W. Gayer Uvalde Appale Grifeith Aveus Aganin Monat Calvary Iban Makeestar A. de Ok ALK Layer Pasion Conmiunion Ierest Sain Gv48 Siip Seamon WY Ole Church of Desvs Chylai P.m Map Tor Concayda Catlero Latter Bay Saint San Ane Austin Tonio Hitler Gus J. Routro Reve Belwin Minorty Spaniel West Moston Atrest Las Maras Roy A. Ameleniles Cancepcion Park Sermony Luery Alma Fohnson Sosiatien Ghana Peera Te Vac Cumming Puator

Come to Church: Comfort in the Second Coming of Christ

A sermon urges believers not to sorrow as others who have no hope, affirming Christ’s resurrection and the promise that the dead in Christ will rise and the living will meet Him in the air. It emphasizes that death levels all, and that Christians should comfort one another with the words of Thessalonians and the hymn Amazing Grace.

Jesus Archangel God Christ Paul Sach

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