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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1939

Page

9

Todays Radio Programs Attletta listing and schedules

Radio schedule fragment lists programs and hosts across stations WOAI KABC KTSAT and others. Includes news by Air and various music and sports segments with times and show names.

Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight Busy Daytime Lineup

A scrambled rundown of stations WOAI KISA and others presents a dense schedule from morning to afternoon. It lists programs, choirs, news capsules, gospel, weather, and entertainment segments with numerous named shows, times, and hosts interwoven in a single broadcast tapestry.

Paris Fashion Editor Broadcast and Knickerbocker Playhouse Show

Daniel Snow editor of Harper's Bazar to be heard on G S network tonight from Paris in a short wave broadcast. The Knickerbocker Playhouse presents an original comedy Detour to Love featuring Belly Winkler and Dilott jewts. The New York Philharmonic Symphony under Fritz Reiner performs Beel io ven's Fifth Symphony.

Paris Daniel Snow Harper's Bazar Fox Belly Winkler Dilott Jewts Knickerbocker Playhouse C. B Gill Near Beel Ioven Newrk Phihapmonic- Symphony Frinz Reiner

Wrecker Ordinance Hearing Sets Stage for Changes

A wrecker ordinance hearing was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with city wrecker operators and the city commission attending. Bert Bryan, chair of the operators, said they would offer 2.5 changes to the draft ordinance, while not expecting drastic revisions.

Om Om Bert Brian Wrecker Operiors Depi- Uty Plesti McGown Sife Ty Commission John Gale Wales Niles Wronks

City Councilman Denies Attack Charge

Rochester Illinois August 9 4 Caly Councilman Wilfred Fineau wearing a blood stained bandage on his wrist pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting Paul A Cole head of a rival shoe workers union. Accused cate under a deslor care at his hometown Marbueau. In Hobby last night Judge Carey Hall continued Leis nuse with a loss in cash bond set at 408 and 340 perhona.

Rochester M.il Wilfred Fineau Paul A.W. Cole Witon Cate Marbueau Jali Meaver Joel Gravel Lucien Paenane Hobhy Carey Hall Perhona Murely

Bumper Lemon Crop Seen in Rio Grande Valley Belt

Market reports from San Antonio citrus merchants predict a bumper Texas lemon crop this year with Rio Grande Valley growers yielding up to 50 carloads. Prices may rise with retail lemons to $2 a bushel and Eureka second-graders at 15 cents, as growers push early market entry to capitalize on high demand.

San Antonio Texas Commission Csinfornia California Rio Grande Valley Jack Pape Frank Moricon Wd Amniose Company St Carinas

Grain Markets Mixed as Wheat Declines in Early Trading

Chicago wheat prices fluctuated and closed near a narrow range as weakness in the Liverpool market and favorable Canadian crop reports weighed. Scattered buying by commission houses helped traders stay on the sidelines amid expectations of U S and Canadian crop support. Prices for corn and oats moved fractionally lower with demand softening and lard futures slipping on prompt demand.

Chicago Cnouel Wna Liverpool Canada Banket Pricne Osis Tye Minnor

Obituary notices pile up in Texas deaths and services

Obituaries for Zack C Wilkinson 49 of Texas and several others detail survivors and service plans. Names include BW Walkinson Sweetwater Mic Viola Glayson and Mrs Morris of Breckenridge. services at Huey McColum Mur Tay chapel and St Marys church. Also listed are Bel Ty Paterson and R B Patterson relatives, with interments and church references in San Antonio and other cities.

Zack C. Wilkinson Legion Andrew Burton Cook Gervices Huey-McColum-Mur- Tay Hey W. HB. Aufderhear Honal City AL BL Srak San Antonio Minnie Roberts

Army Offices Move From Ancient Home

Army offices shift from an old quarters in Washington as workmen clear the style department building. General Pershing’s offices will stay in place, the official said, with the rest moved to a new site near the Washington Monument.

Army United States Army John J, Pershing Washington General Pershing Immniliens Washington Monument

Stock Market Slumps Lead Fractional Losses Across NY Market

In New York trading many shares fell into the red with only a few resisting near mid-session. Major names including Y. & Steel, Youngstown, Chrysler, Montgomery Ward, Basin, North America, and Westinghouse fell back while Goodrich and Sperry edged higher. Bonds held steady and commodities rose as analysts watched Danzig Nazi rhetoric and August anniversaries impact sentiment.

New York, Ave Thaks Ee Y. & Steel Youngstown Chrysler Montgomery Ward Basin North America Anaconda Fenny Yania Stdlron Vexas Corporation Air Reduction Westinghouse Electric Tu- Font

Cotton Markets Shifts in New York and Global Trade

New York August market notes shifting cotton values with modest gains. Purchases in Bombay and Liverpool for May and July support prices amid steadier trade. October and December rolls show slight upticks. Weather brief dampens direction, but reduced offerings and foreign demand push rates up to four to eight points by noon.

New York Eigiths End Fombay Liverpool New Orleans Bombay Bee Maren Baze Cotston Polis Lowery Fond Ming Atelet Road Wood Onmarz Pritreau

Leverfool and Cotton Prices Across Markets

Liverpool reports cotton prices and futures with mixed activity and varying middling values. Chicago potatoes receipts and prices show related market movements, with U.S. No. 1 whites and Cobblers noted amid broader produce listings and regional price quotes.

Mollerale Nebiaaky Cobblers Montly Orexey Billy Washington Fore Wales Taunton Minneadta Sini Modlain WiRconRin U. S Aualily

Poultry and Produce Prices Reported in New York Market

New York market roundup shows varied poultry and produce quotes with steady to mixed prices. Layers, ducks, and broilers feature as shipments and regional trades fluctuate. eggs, butter, and cheese receipts noted, with movements in white and brown eggs and different grades.

New York Praincy New York Huttees Reedigts

Police seek prowler after string of Wood Town break ins

Police say a burglar nicknamed Slufpbing Joe is targeting homes in Wood Town district, attempting to enter while residents sleep. Reports describe a man outside windows shouting threats and fleeing when noticed, with several near misses on Tuesday and Wednesday in multiple streets. Residents Mrs. Grote and Mrs. Thurmond described near-identical break in attempts, provoking renewed neighborhood alarm and police patrols.

Wood Town Pat Nee W. H. Grote North Elmendorf Street Lavair Jerilry West Texas Avenue Tuesdiny Alge

University of Texas President to Speak at Chamber Event

Chamber to hear Dr Homer Price Rainey president of the University of Texas as principal speaker for a series program. Hollis Bridgman announced the October 4 traveling event will feature Rainey a noted educator and former Bucknell and Franklin College leader alongside other distinguished speakers.

U. of T Homer Price Rainey University of Texas Ings Chamber of Coromarte Hollis Bridgman Bringman Rainey Uae American Youth Conference Bucknell University Franklin College

Lawyers Clash in Corporation Court Over Contempt

In a Wednesday session at Corporation Court Judge Temple Calhoun refused contempt fines amid a heated exchange between lawyers Clarence Waters and Granvills Smith and prosecutor Grover C. Morris. Waters accused the court of being out law while Morris demanded apologies. an apology was offered, rejected by Morris but accepted anyway. The docket then moved to a vagrancy case and a request for a jury trial for Jane Fein, with trial date not yet set.

Corporation Court Clarence Waters Granvills Smith Grover C. Morris Morris Temple Gathoun Curt Kent_ led Smith Waters Atformers Will Ile Outlin Calhoun Lonling Jaie Fein Autefdant Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Misa Pena Corporation Kourt Vétilet Mies Pena Gruilty Waters Wemesday Miss Finn Gallioun

San Antonio Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Slide

Federal Market News reports cattle and calf receipts at San Antonio, with mixed price movements across weight classes. Prices generally show declines from the prior period, with tops around 8.50 for heavy calves and mid-5s to 6s for lighter stock. Demand remains uneven as buyers balance feed costs and market tone.

San Antonio Bath Merkel Lelyae

Cardenas Plan Rejected by British and American

Washington reports that Britain and the United States have rejected Mexican President Cardenas proposed settlement of the expropriation dispute. The terms would give both the Mexican government and the companies minority representation in control of the 9000000000 properties seized, with neutrals holding the balance of power.

Vandenas Atteker New Jersey Sinclair Ide Autaleliet Weetiie Ning Thse Lst United States Britain Mexico Netherlands British Royal Dutch Shell Company Washington Fogay Neutrals Cardenas

Chicago Livestock Market Notes and Prices August 9

Chicago livestock prices show mixed gains and declines across cattle hogs and sheep. Slaughter hogs traded around 6.20 to 6.50 with steady to higher demand, cattle varied by weight class and quality, and sheep bids ranged with strong momentum for spring lambs and native ewes amid broad supply and regional activity from Chicago and East St. Louis market reporting.

Chicago Didvance Ventora Floagtiaa Marvel Antiva

Six S. A. Reserves Enter Commissioned Officer Roles

Six reserve officers named Sik Sin Antonia reserve corps officers in Areksindi Wermeattay region receive new assignments. Each will become second lieutenants in the air omtys. Names listed include Cedrie BL Kugliers Sidney B. Gambler Donald F. French Richard P. Carr Albert V. Enddress and Andre J. Rechnener.

S. A Areksindi Wermeattay Yecular Army Aly Corps Wil Andre J. Rechnener i Heuitenants

They Laughed and Kept on Walking

In Louisville a large automobile towed by a light motor car drew amused glances as pedestrians watched. On the rear of the larger car were placards reading For sale 10 cents a pound.

Louisville

Youth's Slogan Cut It Out Now In Middletown

Middletown Va report notes 17 year old Witmer Renner claiming to have undergone multiple surgeries over three years for bone removals and appendectomy, following a period of recovery after seventeen operations under a surgeon.

Middletown Witmer Renner Kalle

Money and Metals London Bar Get Nonsense

London bar notes and metal prices appear garbled with stray names and dates. The fragment mentions London and Auk and a brief, unclear reference to money, bills, and a writer Fran Striker. The readable bits offer little coherent event or outcome to report.

Livestock Market Entries Mixed Across Regions and Traders

The column lists numerous buyers and sellers including Dewey Whonier and Kyle Diller, with varied livestock lots described by numbers and weights. Mentions cities and traders such as Grewal and Hoffman, reflecting a wide network in the regional cattle and hog markets.

Ave Wet Prid Fol San Antonio Rsa RAO Canta Elnton Anta c. Kyle Diller Grewal Wirnen Cakey Pete Rovnann Ceore Bain Naga JM. Hoffman Sawaetania Wheeler Enon

Youth Contest Mention For Local Students

S A students named in the American Maxaties Youth Forum contest with 961,000 participants. Brackenridge senior Margaret Hardy Ward Rhyne Jr. Brackenridge senior and Ursuline Academy Jane Staith received honorable mention. Essays titled What I Owe America What America Owes Me New Frontier for American Youth.

S. A San Antonio Ula Seiosl Maxaties Margaret Hardy Brackenridge Ward Rhyne Jr Jane Staith Ursuline Academy America

Chicagoan to Speak at Hebrew Forum on Jewish Life

A Chicago educator will address the Hebrew Forum at the Hebrew Community Center on 112 East Quinty Street Thursday evening. The talk titled The Blatus at Tohiribultan of the Jewish People in the United States will be given by a visiting speaker as part of a community event chaired by Raph Da vid Tamara.

Training Head Visits San Antonio Conference

FSA training chief Edwis Davis of Arington traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday to confer with local officials. The meeting included Farm Security Administration personnel from College Birtles and other regional staff to discuss training and personnel matters.

FSA Edwis Davis Arington Wagener Farm Security Administration San Antonio Abe Davis College Birtles

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