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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1939

Page

17

We Analyze Ladies Verbal Tricks In Brighter Side

The Brighter Side humorously weighs ladies at length for their verbal flourishes such as marvelous wonderful and dont you just love it critiquing how these phrases affect perception. It notes the tendency of strong phrases to imply commitment and the social dynamics behind praise and enthusiasm in conversation.

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Priest in Denver Talks on Adolescent Economic Future

In Denver at the Catholic Charities conference Rev John J Jay of New York urged planting the economic future of adolescents who have been in charitable agency care. He, director of the Guardian Society, praised small New York firms for employing discharged youths. Fr Corbin Pransteese of San Antonio urged educating migratory children and cited a San Antonio stat of 02,000 Mexicans with 85,000 American citizens, warning that today’s youth shape tomorrow’s labor force.

Denver INS John 7 Jay New York Jouny Cathatte Charitees Guardian Society Catholic Charities Smalliess Rms Corhicn San Antonio San Antiono

Birthdays Tie To Wedding Day In Ga Couple Wed

In Atlanta on August 7, 1940, Hope P Dayis of Danielsville and Miss Carolyn Knighton of Benovelente Ga arranged their marriage to coincide with both their birthdays. The Rev Eugen T Wilson officiated the ceremony just after midnight Saturday, ending soon after. The bride’s birthday fell on Sunday and the groom’s on Saturday.

Atlanta Ares i Hope P. Dayis Danielsville Misa Carolyn Knighton Benevolente Eugen T. Wilson Srtireay

Cause of Cameron School Fire Sought

Investigators prepared to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed the $70,000 Cameron rural school. The blaze erupted yesterday after the building's completion, was found by workers, and Cameron fire crews arrived quickly but lacked sufficient water to fight the flames.

Cameron Dad Pom Giles Sein

Symphony Concert Slated August 10 in Garden Theater

The city announces the third in a series of symphony concerts to be held on August 10 at Mic Gunker garden theater. The Finn Antonial Federal Symphony Orchestra will perform under the direction of Waller Dunivam.

Troe Symphony Conserta Tauraday Augst Mic Gunker Garden Theater Finn Antonial

Elephant hunted in Virginia after escape from circus

In Stainton Virginia an escaped circus elephant known as the Risk Club roams woods for over a day. Workers tried to lure the two ton animal by chaining two other elephants in a field. A highway wreck that killed an attendant and another elephant interrupted the search near Hailhroke Virginia.

Stainton Stainton Monici Virginia Woods Incge West Virginia Hailhroke

Mother and Son to Receive Degrees at Southwest Teachers College

Mrs. Doyle Cockrell, 44, and her son Seole cack Yell, 22, will both receive degrees from Southwest State Teachers College at Gam Marcos Aupalst 26. Mrs. Cockrell will earn an M A S, while Scott will receive a B A, and both plan further study toward higher degrees at Texas universities.

Doyle Cockrell Washington Irving Scott Mie Breather Tommy Gol Tarleton University

Spirit of Texas Hoisted to Center of Centennial Memorial

The 40,000 pound Spirit of Texas marble statue arrived on Alamo Island in anticipation of its hoist to the city’s $100,000 centennial memorial honoring Alamo heroes. One of 12 carloads from Groda will be used, with a special crane and supervision by the Rod Vigues Brothers.

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Fortuneteller Client Plea Leads to Court Appearance

Deputies report a West Side fortune teller linked to a county court case. The anonymous writer details alleged family fortune schemes and mentions a husband who aided by selling winter goods, with unclear references to locations and occupations.

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Market Fluctuating Prices Across Produce Sections

Market reports show mixed movements in produce and poultry with almonds, apples, grapes, potatoes, and citrus varying by region. California and Texas items moved on the lower to higher ends while dairy products remained steady and grains unchanged. prices listed for crates, pounds, and bushels across multiple fruits and vegetables.

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Texas Hog Market Woes Hover Over Week Opening

Cattle receipts drop to about 800 head while hogs run around 700. sheep show a bright spot with strong influx. San Antonio hog top fell to near 6 dollars, Fort Worth prices slipping, and expectations for winter feeding remain cautious amid nationwide production signals.

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Crime Probe Opens in World of Organized Crime Sweep

New York’s wide ranging inquiry targets underworld terrorism and political corruption. Louie Bukalteri, alias Lepke, alleged mastermind of narcotics and rackets, is sought as grand jury mulls charges.Federal agents conduct across cities including Chicago and New Orleans in a multi jurisdiction crackdown.

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Steel Operations Rise In Weekly Output

New York reports steel industry operations for the current week will advance 8 of one point to 41 per cent of capacity, up from 39.3 per cent the previous week. A month ago operations stood at 40.7 per cent, and a year ago at 34 per cent. The change reflects gradual improvement in production activity across the sector.

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Snake Bite Demonstration At Museum Sparks Incident

Visitors to the Witte museum garden Monday witnessed a venomous incident as a snake bit an attendant during a display. Portions of the snake were served between buns in a Sunday event by vendors, who claimed revenge is sweet. A cowboy sheriff nearby halted the crowd as the bite occurred during the demonstration.

Witte Mmuseum Repie Garden Siwllony Garden Bhelters Shelton

Keen Johnson Leads In Kentucky Gubernatorial Race

Unofficial returns from 174 of 4307 precincts show Keen Johnson leading with 45,882 votes to John Young Brown’s 73,928 in the Democratic field while Republican rival Swope trails and John Sherning Cooper follows. Ballot counting resumed after a Sunday pause as results narrow the margin in the statewide race.

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Police Instructor Off for California Chint of Posse

O W Wilson of Wiehits Kansas leaves San Antonio after teaching at the police school to take up a new role as professor of crime detection at the University of California. Fire and Police Commissioner Louis Lipscomb lauds Wilson's work and notes the city’s goal to centralize a fortified police station, moving Bre units to a separate location.

Chint Posse O. W. Wilson Wiehits Kan Ben San Antonio Barn Diego Colt University of California, Fire and Police Louis Lipscomb Wilson Lipscomb Lipscom

Little Steel Fights Order Over Retraining and Rehiring

The Republic Steel case centers on a national labor board order to rehire 209 workers and a Board directive issued last October targeting named strikers at Canton and Brasillon Ohio. Attorneys for Republic Steel seek to challenge the circuit court’s authority to throw out the order as part of ongoing labor dispute coverage.

Philadelphia Aung Republic Steel Corporation Oppasca Dodey Tie Foots National Uber Chile Lite Steel Circuit Court of Appeals Oe Purry Itreet Alil Hoard Yaiel Ana Eiyotise Mora Jesse Luther Day Woershit, Hony Chespar, Inter Certat Republic Canton Brasillon Ohio Pichite

Model Airplane Vanishes After Flight Attempt

San Antonians were asked Monday to call M. J. Saette af Gegula if they locate his red and white Cavalier model airplane. The custom plane, built with care, shot into the air and disappeared, with Saette left baffled about where it went.

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Beating Reported At West Travis Street Incident

Jesus Herrera, 99, of 4800 block West Commerce Street, reported being held up by two Black men who robbed him during a Monday incident near West Travis Street. Police were notified by the victim.

Jesus Herrera Travis

Youth Arrested for Fort Sam Reentry Charged

Amelia Gareia, 38, was taken before U S Commissioner Paul A Lacktayt Monday. Bond was set at 530. Gareia was arrested Monday morning on the farm 32 miles west of New Braunfels by Beoney Marshal J S McNeel for re entering Fort Sam Houston against orders of the commanding officer.

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A and M Club Plans Meeting At Milany Cafe

The A and M club will hold a meeting Tuesday at the Milany cafe. Dutch Vuelkel, secretary, announced the event.

Aland M Milany Vuelkel Secretarie Hat

Divorce Decree Granted in Creas Action Seeks Custody

A court grants a divorce in a creas action involving Hindaces Hoant HS and C. G. Shee vn Glensa A Bhan. The ruling addresses separation terms and related custody considerations.

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