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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1939

Page

20

The Brighter Side on the FBI Bulletin Skewed Tone

A spoof review of the federal Bureau of Investigation Bulletin notes a grim edition led by J Edgar Hoover featuring an article on identifying skeletal material by Wilson Marion Krohman. It questions the spectacle of 0000 pages for a grand jury and warns civic leaders about underworld headquarters and their impact on cities.

Iaw Bureau of Investigation Fack J. Edgar Hoover MBI New York US. A Wilson Marion Krogman University of Chicago Medical ‘School Western Reserve University Cleveland Hoover Krojmen Ike Ua M&a Federal Grand Jury Underworld Call of Justice Chambers of Commerce United States

Queen Mary Endorses Jockey Cap At Wimbledon

The Queen Mother praised tennis star Alice Marble and her Wimbledon win. Marble, famed as a fashion and sports icon, discussed her love of tennis, ambitions in radio and singing, and training routine amid plans to defend her national title.

Inei New York Aliee Mar Britain Mary Sata Mantis Fogland Mayle Aports Miss M Miam Alice Querm Victoria Prineessts Helena Victoria Louise Miss Marble Robb Stuor Bynlieate The Iowa Serice Agiso M Erltfes Marble Alley

Thief Targets Antisand Factory Kegs Then Vanishes

Hopkinsville Kentucky August 8 A thief who visited the local Lobacon factory three times to steal two kegs of Antis and failed each attempt may expect police next time. Company officials reported security failures and a watchman spotted the intruder fleeing with a keg. The man left a note saying there was nothing definite about the two kegs of waits and suggested delaying plans until September. Nearby, tennis manager Eleanor Tennant discusses offers for a contract and potential relocation to California or a return to London for a fitting duty with no settled offer yet.

Hopkinsville A.ucal Agin Califormia Ace Eleanor Tennant Allee Busines Gabriel"Pancal London Tha Indules Helen Jacobs el Hampton Maidstown Waoy Abce Uslike Margaret Bullavan

Man cited after fear drives leap from patrol car

ABTORIA Ore Aug 3 1INS Some residents fear of police patrol cars triggers panic in 33 year old Eino Sinko who fled toward a river and leaped into the water after a cruiser stopped. He later confessed the sight of the patrol car caused the fright. He faces further questions but has no violent tendencies.

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Livestock Show Notes From San Antonio Meeting Adjustments

Texas cattlemen reported on the Jensen exhibit quality and pasture moves as agents H A Pithhugh and BW Hick traveled back from judging duties. Highland Hereford Breeders plan a Marfa meeting August 12 to discuss the annual feeder show at the Marfa fair. Yearlings from E W Selmeider sold well, averaging 453 pounds, with a sale price near 8.50 per hundredweight.

H. A. Pithhugh Hig BW. Hick San Antonio Moe Fitehingh McCutcheon Highland Hereford Breeders’ Association Marfa Meelng Marfa Tair George Jones Associaton

Leipzig Fair Opens Amid Global Exhibits and Trade

The Leipzig fair scheduled for August 27 will feature exhibits from 32 leading countries and showcase the latest products across industries. It draws exhibitors from about 74 nations and marks another long-standing tradition in international trade, with diverse exchanges expected.

Loipzig Germany Leipzig Seston Hiving

Jungle Buzzard and Timberside Terms Clash

A garbled OCR fragment references a logger called jungle-byward and several enigmatic terms like timber wheast mixkerhound woods brush-end and jungle buzzard, suggesting a regional logging note or nickname list with unclear context and multiple spellings. The readable items point to a forestry terminology snippet without a clear incident or date.

Wreck After Berry Flood Douses Sands Family

In Loraina Ovel August, the Sands family and their seven children were in a car returning from an outing with gallons of blackberries and cherries when a passing car forced them to stop. A kink gave way and the car rolled over four miles. No one was hurt, but all were covered in berry juice and fruit pulp.

Loraina Sands George Sands

Millionaire Incomes Compared Across Years in 1930s US

The 1936 data show 61 individuals earning one million dollars or more in the United States, with a comparative note to 1934 figures. The brief item highlights rising or persistent wealth among the nation’s wealthiest residents during the mid-decade.

United States

Colorful Motifs and Transfers for Needlework Patterns

Colorful motifs quickly completed with transfer patterns for Antara Light. The 1907 pattern offers a simple stitch guide, 16 by 4 inches, with a plain numeral design and space to add a name. Includes materials list and department details.

Cain Piktern

Market notes on California fruits and Texas vegetables

A market news snippet lists prices for apples, avocados, bananas, cantaloupes, grapes, oranges, peppers, tomatoes, and other produce across California, Texas, and Central America. Items include California pears at unspecified price, avocados Cuban at $1.50, bananas at $403 per 100 pounds, cantaloupes from Texas, and a wide range of crate and per unit rates. Dairy and poultry prices are briefly noted, with eggs and butter listed among diminished details.

Central America Colorado Texas Calif Okty Cali Burbank Colo Swiva Church Denon Lungiana Durano

Amateur Marksmen Use City Dump Range Near Louisville

In Louisville on August 9 an amateur marksmen group began using the old city dump as a shooting range. About a dozen businessmen pay a weekly fee to shoot .22 caliber rifles at rats emerging from holes, targeting around duck when the rats surface. The group averages roughly 160 rounds per night.

Louisville Old City Wren Aunch

German Soldier Wounded in Polish Frontier Skirmish

War surroundings report a German soldier wounded in a skirmish near the Novi frontier area in the Krojewak district. Polish forces claim German troops penetrated about one-fifth of a mile into Polish territory before being repelled by border guards.

Warsaw Novi New Kamlenten Krojewak

Russian Lean to China Disclosure and Kidnap Rescue

An undated dispatch notes Chinese officials in Chungking continuing talks amid Russian influence. Federal troops near Ciudad Guzmán-Tava rescued cattleman Mars Colina Galtan after a kidnapping gang held him for a month, demanding a large ransom.

China Chungking Guadalajara Mexico Ciudad Guzmantava Marscolina Galtan

Job Ax Fall Postponed In Austin Rail Office Action

Postponed move by the railroad commission to announce dismissals of about 20 employees follows approval by Commissioner Ernest Thomheon. Officials indicate the action culminates from unspecified issues and core departments will be notified as changes proceed. Thompson attends a national event, while chairs Loy A Smith and Trish Eve oversee the process.

Austin Sug Cins—Suibreck Ernest Thomheon Gaver W Eve Trish Chatrain Loy Smith Thompson Atvendine Nasional Puset Maes Ohana

Seek Queen Title for Mexican Fete

Six Latin American contestants vie for queen during Mexican fete celebrations in San Pedro Pack with events on September 10 and 15. Nominee Enery was chosen by a Latin American society. Votes cost a penny. The winner will be crowned at State Theater on September 13 and travel to Mexico City on October 12 to greet President Lizato Cardumis.

San Pedro Pack Aurora Avandt Mane Christine Street Guadala Calderon Silvia Chaven Cuquita Wilton Juanite de la Rtosa Enery State Mexico City Lizato Cardunis

Moles Man Dies in Houston Hotel Fire

Houston Ag newspaper item reports the death of 48 year old hotel manager Isona Howe Brown in a hotel blaze. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate a fatal incident in Houston. Authorities investigate cause as fire officials provide updates.

Moles Houston Isona Howe Brown Hote

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