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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1939

Page

16

Permit for New Bexar County Electric Lines Is Granted

The Paul Hesse family of Matin Dabo Venezuela planned frequent visits to relatives in San Antonio. They flew from Mariniibs on Eastern Airlines arriving at 12 45 pm after 19 hours airborne. The family includes Mr and Mrs Hesse Marilyn 13 and Jaryle 8 visiting Mes Clara Braunsth wig and Hesse's mother Mes Lou'sz Weimhn.

Bexar County Paul Hesse Matin Dabo Venezuela Clatives San Antonio Vis City Uhere Hesse Witer Marilyn Jaryle Clara Braunsth Lou Hesses Alster Taud Hesse

Jury Duty Mixed With Personal Plans At Local Court

In a chaotic sequence at the Davis Plaza area, Ed Noteon faced jury duty scheduling amid social mingling and miscommunications. The day unfolded with delays, a late night recess, and jurors housed at the courthouse, while personal anecdotes and local figures drifted through the narrative in a murky, partially recalled account.

Davis Ed Noteon Wee Pictor Dol Arlyer

Talk of Texans in New York Times Sunday edition

The Sunday Times feature highlights prominent Texans like President Taft Carver and Maverick as potential presidential possibilities. Gene Autry appears in a film feature while Tony Corrigan and Hiney Jamison are noted for radio work in San Antonio and other items in the paper.

Wat New York Times Aoless Uia Varluns Vian Vresident Tahu Carver Atlele Eauisiderigig Maser Maury Maverick Gene Autry Ceo Builth Tha Tony Corrigan Shawn Hinvee Jamison San Antonio

Want Ads Highlights Show Cites For Sale And Rent

From the want ads highlights a house in West King's Highway priced at 74k with a sale listing at 2don. A rental ad lists a two room flat in Edmonton, in the Highlands, at 28 dollars monthly. Frank Baloung reports a sighting of a man in a Galveston ministerial area with a photo as proof. The sign reads No Parking Not Furnished BUICK. A thirty dollar a month untimished apartment is listed in Leigh. Consult classification.

Frank Baloung Alen Galveston Che Aign Bat Leigh Closalfication

Reserve Officers Appointments Listed Amid Classified Ads

A chaotic classified page item lists 18 Reserve Officers with names including Frederick Gray and Warren Miller, plus multiple vehicle and sale notes. It references a sale of 70,000 rolls of wax, a monthly rent mention, and various near nonsensical lines about stations, stores, and notices, all amid scattered typos and broken phrasing.

Low Price Forecast In Nut Survey Of Texas

Pecans face a tight Southwest Texas crop and lower prices. Walter H. Jersig, a pecan broker, warns the Texas crop may total about 35 million pounds with South Texas at 25 percent of normal, while North Texas shows a bumper crop. National outlook suggests prices could drop to about 5 cents per pound.

Nut Survey of Texas San Antonia Walter H. Jersig Texas Jorele Oklahoma Jersly Raia Haya Bern North South der Gig Witermavon Witu Fersiz Jaraig

Closed Beer Parlor Reopens After Exoneration of Charges

Operators of Elimon's Shack at 801 San Pedro avenue were cleared of breach of peace and Lexar Vigune control law violations. The establishment, closed August 1 during an investigation into Jaeneste’s death, was allowed to reopen after state liquor control board testimony and a judge’s findings that the death was caused by natural means.

Elimon San Pedro Agrave Dn Stat Nat Goard Bard Meeting Austin

Two Injured by Fall at San Pedro Park Pool

Two people were injured at San Pedro Park pool in an accident. Laing Jarre, 12, 1202 Weat Gourel éléet, suffered a cut chin after a fall against a diving barrier. Ross Townsend, 15, 2th Jackson Street, sustained a slit chin injury after slipping and hitting an iron railing.

Falla San Pedro Park Tobert Laing Jarre Weat Gourel Éléet Ross ‘Townsend Jackson Street

Child accidentally drinks kerosene from jug

A high school age youth learned that kerosene jugs do not hold water after a toddler, George Galun, drank kerosene from a tied jug. He was treated and released from Haber B. Gteen Nos, the incident report indicates.

George Galun Haber B. Gteen Nositat

Ail-time High Millenssies Record Reported in 1989

The record notes a peak in 1989 with 513 prisons nationwide reporting incomes of a million dollars or more. Details are sparse but indicate a significant surge in earnings across facilities.

Commissioner Uhr Withdraws Opposition to Pole Permit Decision

County records show Commissioner Uhr withdraws opposition to a pole and wire stringing permit for the Gudda Ine Valley Electric Co op. The project spans Zion Seguin Gonzales and local roads on state highway No 3 with power to be provided by the San Antonio Power company after a Wednesday court session upheld the permit. Farmers and residents voiced concerns during earlier hearings but the commission approved the plan with a 45 day start and completion timeline.

Bixar Gudda Ine Granlie Robert F. Ulin Mark ‘Vance Linsele Bob Zion Old Seruin St. Tindwig Seguin Hime Gonzales Bebater

Maj General Hinds Dies After Stroke At Houston Hospital

Maj General Hinds, 75, a longtime U S Army officer and former secretary treasurer of the United Services Automobile Association, collapsed Thursday morning at his Houston home and was rushed to a local hospital. A World War II veteran, he served over 40 years on active duty, retiring in 19XX, and received multiple commendations.

Ghades Hinds Westersday Mort Sant Houston Fox Paial United Services Automobile Agrociation Bom Touston Agate Wb reHremont Alabama United Blaton

Cattle Mart Shows Gains at San Antonio Stockyards

Receipts at the San Antonio stockyards rise about 34 1 3 percent in 1939 versus 1938, lifting the cattle and calf market into a higher position among neutral markets under supervision of the Federal Packers Act. Stockyards officials report notable gains across the market, with various named figures and percentages cited as drivers of the upturn.

St Antonio San Anstonto Federal Packers Act Abickyards

Girl Injures Chin In Diving Pool Incident

A 12 year old girl struck her chin on a diving board at a West Laur medium pool on Wednesday. She was taken to Robert B. Freeman Hospital after the injury and the wound was stitched.

Laur Robert B

Stockyard Labor Movements and Rail Work Report

The notice describes stockyard yard changes with rails moved thirty feet from the present line and a plan for spurs and new spur construction. It notes a 20 man crew and Southern Pacific involvement, with expectations of completing work during the program. A dog named Nigger, a German police airedale, is mentioned in relation to yard security and salary context.

Southern Pacific Railway Sather Willer Eheleerilist Railond Pacific Downs Street Wilibnius Bre Nigger Accompan

Falls for 65 pen pens with connecting alleys chites

A damaged OCR fragment reports a local incident involving 65 pens and new loading at a railroad site. It mentions work allies, tracks, and a deer observed nearby, with unclear dates or entities.

Weds Railroad Seme

Praise on Village Restoration in San Antonio Plan

Mrs Lane Taylor writes to Mayor Maury Maverick praising efforts to restore the Spanish village on ViUen Street. The letter urges continued work to revive narrow streets and the historic district, highlighting prior restorations and urging official support for further projects.

ViUen Street Maury Maverick San Antonio Lane Taylor Wilquety Bay

Charge Filed in Theft of Auto and Related Complaints

A series of theft charges were filed in district court involving several defendants. James F. Gonentes, of 5 Warwick Boulevard Wadler Day, is accused of stealing a vehicle valued at 278 dollars on August 6 from Chilkon Neville at 408 Fay Avenue. Additional complaints name Juan Castaeda and Jessie Perlite, with alleged car thefts or related offenses tied to May 20 and August 8 incidents, investigated by Deputies and city officials.

James FE Gonentes Usted Warwick Laullevard Wadler Day Belors Fiutce Coldlena Ally A. Boxes Gonantes Chilkon Neville Fay Avenue Juan Castaeda Carr Steves Avenue Gevers Street Juana Rios New Braunfels Avenue Joe Domingues Joe A. Posgobl Jessie Perlite Iai Arust

Spanish Village Plans Drafted

City-employed architects began draft work for a Spanish village on Vitutn street to be authentic in design with support from the National Youth Administration. Dee Ford of Dalles leads NYA involvement. Atlee B. Ayres and Dah Des wees are among architects cleaning up the plans.

Dogan San Antonio Vitutn Street Avery De(ra Willoe National Youth Administration Dee Ford Dalles NYA Commerce Architemin Atlee B. Ayres Dah Deswees Chy Fensjamin Wyatt Fander Wieplen

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