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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1940

Page

5

Weather Blitz Overcomes by Bard Camp Beauregard

Weathered storm delays end as 30 000 national guardsmen move to peacetime maneuvers from Carolinas to Arizona. Rain hampers equipment and bridges fail while troops relocate across flooded backroads. Guardsmen endure open tents, mud, and safety concerns as Congress debates guard legislation.

Beauregard Joulsiang Carolinas Arizona Army Corps Lis Amberland Shivapy State of National Guard Congress

Charters and incorporations in Texas and nearby regions

A fragmented list records multiple charter notices and incorporations. Entities include Buchanan Hotel Company with capital stock, Rio Grande Flora Company with nursery stock, Mission area water control concerns, and Coleman County Electric Co operative. Names such as Richard Minger and William Norrin appear among incorporators.

Buchanan Hotel Raghadnan Dam Capital Etuck W. F. Nowlin Clinton G._ Brown J. Luther Kulen Rio Grande Flora) Company Hain Nurasry Canical Atock Richard Minger H. A. Rayd Halt Behalenban Innite Cruz Gardens Mission Real Katt Cspital Etock William Norrin DM. Coley Lloyd M. Benteen Coleman County Electric Co-operative Inc Coloran Umber Conatlint Ink & Ailoram

Fire Alarm Reports Span Friday Across City Streets

Fragmented incident notes list alarms at multiple locations including 3102 South Hackberry Street 426 South Laredo Street and 300 Lake Boulevard with times 1 28 PM and 7 32 PM. Mentions false alarms and a double line of street names. Reports recurring fire alarm activity and a false alarm at Cottehin and Monterey Hreels.

South Hackberry South Laredo Street Inhalaim Sal Carson Street Willam Ecbueddes Lake Boulevard

S A Woman Reaches 92nd Milestone in San Antonio

Four generations of the Lopez family gathered this week to honor Mrs. Henryetts Lopez on her ninety second birthday at 595 East Cincinnati Avenue. Attending were daughters E M Burleson and grandchildren Howard Loper Bumbaugh and Howard Loper Bumbaugh Jr. Also present was Dr. FH Loper, a Pittsburgh native who had not seen his mother in 16 years. Mrs Loper resides with her daughter in San Antonio.

Henryetts Lopez Cincinnati Avenue Howard Loper Bumibaugh Howard Loper Bumbaugh Jr San Antonio Greene Lopec Pittsburgh Henryetta Loper L.A BE. M. Burleson Howard Bumbaugh Howard Bumbaugh Jr

Vital Statistics and District Notices of Marriages Births and Burials

Numerous names appear in a vital statistics roundup including divorces licenses births and burials. Entries list Wilma Byrd and Everett Byrd marriages licenses Grady Parker and Joy D Johnson births at various hospitals and multiple burials at Robert B Green Memorial and Medical and Surgical hospitals with dates July through August and addresses in Santa Rosa and surrounding areas.

Thonas Sam Mullatun Robert J. Parker Fort Sao Houston

Magnolias No 2 and Codra Hil complete in pub region

Fragmented OCR notes reference Magnolias No 2 in Deval County and Codra Hil in a public area. There are scattered measurements, locations like Hebbromville and Sand Wy, and references to drillers Patel Drillers and Peters Jr. A survey number 524 and an abandoned 1667 fret mention appear amid unclear figures.

Deval County Jim Hogg County Patel Drillers Iine R. Peters Jr Julia Vein Pena Hebbromville

Thieves Target Local Businesses and Homes in City

A series of petty thefts are reported across the city. A stranger stole $8 from a cash register at a West Como street station after proprietor F. A. Schauile failed to stop him. A diamond ring valued at $175 disappeared from a kitchen window two weeks after being left by Mrs. Richard Sarran. Bernice Walker reported a stolen suitcase and clothing from a sparked car on East Martin street. Frank Flores saw four vases of beer and cigarettes stolen from his place on South Laredo. Henry Ashmarth's car on Cincinnati avenue was found to have $12 worth of drugs stolen from it.

F. A. Schauile West Commebree Street Uwding Station Schaults Richard Sarran Schley Avenue Bernice Walker Wharton Texas East Martin Street Frnk Flores South Laredo Asseet His Cny Henry Ashmarth Cincinnati Avenue

Rev Wolff to Speak at Garden Sermon at Amphitheater

The Rev A L Wolff pastor of St John s Lutheran will preach at the Garden Gospel service at Sunkees Oerden amphitheater Sunday morning. His topic Behold Your God. A joint chorus from area American Lutheran churches will sing two pieces. The Rev Ivan O Donaldson of Travis Park Methodist will oversee services of that church and speak on The Might of the Small.

A. le Wolff St. John’s Lutheran Chulret Oerden Amphitheater Ivan O. Donaldson Travis Park Methodist Church

Young People to Lead Evening Meeting at Denver Heights

Denver Heights Presbyterian youth members who attended the South Texas Young People's conference will conduct the Sunday evening service and summarize key happenings. Gertrude Sehafer, president, will direct the program with George Crawford, Helen Mang, Mildred Mang, Nel nod Ted Scheter, and Lottie B. Aiken listed as participants.

Denver Heights

Gas in Stomach Danger Cited by Doctors

Doctors from Temple University Hospital warn that gas in the stomach can trigger sudden death in people with any form of heart disease. Distention or enlargement of the stomach may cause fatal heart stoppage, the physicians report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Philadelphia Lester M. Morrison William A. Swalm Temple University Hospital Tit Journal

Pastor West Diehl to fill pulpit at First Presbyterian

Dr George West Diehl of Corpus Christi will occupy the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday due to the absence of Pastor Dr P B Bill. Dr Bill is expected to return from vacation August 18.

F . Corpus Hill George West Diehl Corpus Chraaci First Presbyterian Church P. B. Bill

Roosevelt Visits Portsmouth Naval Yard Defense View

President Roosevelt viewed the Portsmouth navy yard during a weekend inspection of new naval defenses. Five submarines costing 27,500,000 were under construction with plans for more. Roosevelt traveled by train from Hyde Park with Secretary Knox and visited Boston and Watertown areas, pausing at Nehuo to see his grandson Haven, son of John Roosevelt.

Portsmouth Roosevelt Portsmouth Navy Yard Navy Frank Knox Hydt Park Hotton Boston Navy Yard Nehuo Mas Haven John Arsenal Watertown Mass

Church Plans 10th Anniversary Services

The American Lutheran Church marks its tenth anniversary with services at Grace Lutheran Church led by Rev. John Scherzer. The denomination formed on August 11, 1940, from a merger of Buildo Ohio and Town synods. Scherzer will outline the church's development and work during the observance. Circle No 3 of the church will meet Thursday at 7:30 pm at Mrs V L Veter's home. Circle No 1 hosts a luncheon Thursday from noon to 1 pm at the parish nave.

American Lutheran Church Grace ‘Lutheran Church John Sphercer American Lutheran Elnrch Buildo Ohi Scherzer Hilary V. L West Olmos Drive Collins Circle No. 1 Ie Parish Tose

Mission Service Topic and Sermon Lead at Leon Springs

Kupene Wand will deliver the sermon What Can I Believe God at Aracon Hill Presbyterian Church in charge of pourtpost mission work. Dr Boand will speak at the Sunday evening service, held each August on the campus of the University of Sat Anlong.

Kupene Wand Ofr V. Doand Aracon Hill Presbyterian Church Leon Springs Wood Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Aus Boand University of Sat Anlong

Pastors in St. Pauls Pulpit Share Duties Amid Rast Absence

Two guest speakers will preach at St Pauls Lutheran in Lagher on Sunday in the absence of Rev Alfred C Rast. The Rev R A Hiness of Ranwell DM will deliver the morning sermon and Chaplain John Gaerthier of Fort Sam Houston will speak in the evening. FP W Heintzer will lead the Adult Bible class Sunday morning. Rast, secretary of the Texas district Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, is organizing the group recreation.

St. Paul’s Alfred C. Rast St. Pauls Lagheran Wharel R. A. Hiness Ranwell DM. M John Gaerthier Fort Sam Houston W. Heintzer al Lac

Oldest Girl Scout Group Highlighted in Texas Area

A fragment from a Bexar Facts page notes Karnes City Girl Scout troop lauded as the oldest single group in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. Other items mention Charley Anderson county judge candidate and Baylor medical school plans alongside local names and short notes from a community birthday list.

Elvy Lou Guerra Abe St. Mary's U. Sweetheith Karnes City Euve Rudd Teoup Saseat Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Charley Anderson di. Yal Fea Taaseat

County Keeps New Budget Window In January

County Judge Charles W. Anderson announced that the county will begin its new fiscal year in January after a December budget adoption. Attorney L T Gittinger stated the law prescribes January start, enabling a new four year plan and December budget actions. Pastor lineup for Methodist pulpits includes Rev Donaldsen, Alamo Heights, and Rev Hill with other speakers set for the campus chapel service.

Bexar County Wall Charles W. Anderson Dutge Anderson Tastingl L. T. Gittinger Gittinger Aumilers Fev Donaldsen Alamo Heights Endis B. Hill Dry L. Batchelor J. Dy Miller University of the Chapel Laurel Vergils George J. Mmcketis Denver Heights Denver New Trawnless Avenue Charles E.* Marshall Mitey Bervice Government Hill Grayson North Pin Tee Stearts Batchelor

Airline Schedules Daily Waco Stop

Braniff planes will hereafter fly once a day in each direction stopping at Waco. The 9 a.m. departure will arrive at Waco at 10 20. The return leg will stop at Wally en route to San Antonio.

Waco Branift Gordon Shook Waly Diz Seuil San An Tonin

Farley named head of Coca-Cola export firm in Wilmington

James A. Farley, former postmaster general and Democratic national chairman, was appointed chairman of the Coca-Cola Export Corporation. He will lead overseas distribution and expansion efforts, with his Democratic leadership role ending soon. A Coca-Cola official said the move should not affect plans for acquiring a New York baseball team.

Wilmington Dela James A. Farley Pote Buster Coca-Cohy Export Corporation Robert W. Woodruff Cota-Vola Company Vectors Farley Democratic Elitimen New York

Austin Seminary Teacher to Speak at Presbyterian Church

Theological seminary professor Eugene Melaugh will substitute for the Fer Stunuel Lo Terry Sthadny at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. Professor of systematic theology and New Testament literature Dy McLark will speak on The Spirit of God in the Believing World. The Rev Mr Terry attends a pastors’ Institute at the University of Chicago.

Eugene Melaught Austrin Terry Sthadny Mailison Squire Presbyterian ‘Church Dy McLark Terry Univerety of Chirapo Madison Square Wurmen Lexington Avenue Samuel L Terry Sehenl Eugene TY Denver Porter Street Be Wilton Ler Schack Y Wests A Pil Peat de Amati Forum Savarniment Hill Mason and North Inva Frawitels Grittirh Seheal Io A Ywenele

Baptist Group to Hold Convention

Members of the Gily Federated YW Baptiss Young People will dievt. wp three-day convention Rb the First Baptist ehoreh, beginening Monday night Mevthigs bedi wl 745 p.m. viuch day will gitmax wilt Uae n silacion of ufflerrs Wednesday night when the Rev. BR, R. Liayt WI) speak. Pri. G. Gardner, stile braining union director, wil deliver ay ine spiravious) address Monday night, following an introductory ik by the Rev. W. A. Sloan in oursday nighs will be devoted to wetraining class to bite duties of Baptist Youriz People's union offl otrs.

First Baptist R. Liayt Pri. G. Gardner Stile Braining Union W. A. Sloan Baptist Youriz People's Union

Rev Tanner Back from Long Jannt Tour

The Rev TJ Tanner pastor of the First Climberland Presbyterian church returned Saturday from a trip through southern states for the general assemblies board of ministerial relief. He visited Little Rock Memphis Nashville Birmingham and shifted services in each place. Tanner has served six years and sits on the executive committee.

TJ Tanner Wade General Assemblys Board of Ministerial Relief Tan Hee Little Rock Ark Bleming Ham Ala Memphis Nash Ville Tern Tanner

Sunday Services Across San Antonio Churches

Sunday worship spans many congregations in San Antonio with services at Baptist Alamo Heights Avondale Avenue Calvary and numerous other parishes. The schedule lists Sunday schools, sermons, training unions and youth activities across Alamo Heights Avondale Lake View Denver Heights Fort Sam Houston and various civic church venues.

San Antonio Lake View Martin Grover Lee Siva Calvary Hays Tine Neal P. Mls Training Union

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