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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1940

Page

8

Notable Frat Fun and Local Notices at Randolph Field

In a cluttered local item at Randolph Field, Dr J B Copeland notes kittens Thunder and Lightning as Mrs A Brewer admires a playful scene in her apartment. Recreation chief Booth jokes about long pretzels at the noncommissioned officers club. Pitcher A DL Hunt of the Randolph Field Ramblers appears among blackout victims after a loss to a Negro nine. Don Ligon, liquor salesman, writes about angles and claims. Buddy and Nat Goldsmith enjoy a California vacation at the Blue Cross Dog and Cat Hospital with no visiting.

Vegale A. Brewer J.B. Copeland Thunder and Lightning Ami Bergt. A. DL. Hunt Randolph Field Ramblers

Rumor of War Parodies and Neon Street Life On Houston

Fragmented account details Kitty Semlinger handing out free chews on Houston street and a door sign that reads no admittance use window. It mentions J. W. Rippstein and the Pabst representative, a ride in a rumble seat with a 22 caliber rifle, police speed checks, and tenants calling Ramsdell Gus Algelt and W Lilly the Three Musketeers sharing army humor and coffee breaks in the Antec building. Hazel Saunders is described as a busy stenographer noting vacation questions.

J. W. Rippstein Pabst. Oerr Rippstein Lops Ramsdell Gus Algelt Lilly Antec al Army Buyler Ramskell Sewa

Flames Damage Two 8A Plants In Texas Packing Fire

A Monday blaze damaged two Texas packing plants on San Jacinto and Guadalupe streets. The Texas Packing Company at 1419 San Jacinto suffered about 35 dollars in damage and worker Andrew Lozano, 94, sustained cuts while fighting the fire. The Packing Peruixo company at 622 Guadalupe also incurred about 100 dollars in damage. The owner is M. Morn Hasner.

Texas Packing Company San Jacinto Street Finmer'y Way Andrew Lozano Te Packing Prexico Company Guadalupe ' Suet M. Mornhasner

Evangelist to Fill Ist Baptist Pulpit

The Rev. William J. Goyner, evangelist for the Baptist General Convention since 1930, will preach Sunday at the First Baptist Church. Perry Webly is absent. The sermon title The Word Belong to Man, God or the Devil? will open his sermon series.

William "J. Goyner Baptist General Convention Baptes Perry Webly

Sawdust Uses Big Industry in San Antonio

Twining runs Acme Sawdust Company at 4911 West Commerce Street and ships pine, hickory, cedar, cottonwood, and redwood shavings across Texas. Sawdust serves insulation, floor coverings, mothball smell reduction, synthetic firewood, nursery mulching, and sweeping compounds. He plans pressed sawdust sticks and ships from Houston and Alec to customers statewide.

San Antonio Twining St. Louis Acme Sawdust Company West Commerce Street tTurehea Hur California Houston Alec Texas

Youth Shot in Pistol Mishap

Accidently shot in the left shoulder, Pablo Cisneros age 2, 1104 Chihuahua Street, received treatment at Robert B. Green Hospital after a pistol discharged in the hands of a friend in front of Alfred Cruz’s home at 11233 Saul San Jacinto Street. Police said Cruz was attempting to force a cartridge into the barrel when it discharged.

Pablo Cisneros Chihuahua Street Robert B. Green Hospital Cisneros Alfred Cruz Saul San Jactinto Crus

Injuries in Attack Leave Man with Skull Fracture

Paik Morgan aged 2 from North Cherry street remained at Robert B. Green hospital Monday with skull injuries and possible concussion after a Sunday night assault. He told police he was beaten over the head with a pistol. Clifford Vallon surrendered at police headquarters shortly after. The incident occurred at the Mor Rabe residence.

Paik Morgan North Cherry Street Robert B. Green Hospital Morgan Clifford Vallon Mor- Rabe

Bramill Air Traffic Rises 91 Percent

Passenger traffic on Brasiff Aur ways climbed 11 percent in July over July 1999, with a year‑to‑date rise. Be ard, vice president Charles, cites total passenger revenue of 151 055 05 for July, up from 14L 208 48 in June and 80 002 81 in July 1939.

Brasiff Aurways Charles Beard

Indianan to Talk to Townsend Club

Townsend club No 17 schedules a Monday meeting at the Morrill Wind school annex in Harlemale where Mrs Marie Vowler from Kokoma Inc will discuss a national recovery plan for the 2 percent gross income.

St Marys Tour to Leave for Fair Announced

St Marys university announces a world’s fair tour set to depart Sunday morning. Brother Theodore Brewer, a local shaman, disclosed the plan as part of the university’s fair committee effort.

Mary's University Theodore J. Brewer

Kendalia teacher Gordon Edge dies after apparent poisoning

Coroner's verdict rules death as self-inflicted poison by Gordon Edge a 31 year old Kendalia school teacher. He collapsed while talking to cousin Alvin Edge at a local hotel and died at Medical and Surgical hospital after being found coughing and weak. He leaves parents A L Edge and T M Edge and sister Tontaned Edge both of Kendalia. Edge was affiliated with Blanco Blue Lodge A F and A M and Royal Arch Masons. Funeral services were held in Kendalia Sunday afternoon.

Hils Edge A. L. Edge T. M. Edge Tontaned Kendalla Blanco Blue Lode A. F A. M L Royal Arch Masons Kendaliq Buhday

San Antonio Girl to Receive Diploma

A San Antonio student will receive her diploma from San Marcos Baptist Academy this Friday at 8 am. Jon A. Smith of the Texas Railroad Commission will deliver the address to the graduate.

San Antonio Patay Dean Binans San Marcos Baptist Academy Jon A. Smith Ebotymmm Texas Railroad

10000 Legal Coins Placed in Meters Across City

City officials led by Joe Lodovic reveal that about 10 000 coins have been placed in parking meters since June 1999. The coins are described as Canadian and Cuban and the city reports about 25 illegal coins deposited daily.

Joe J. Lodovic Lodovic

Pastors from San Antonio Attend Chicago Institute

Two S A pastors from San Antonio attended the ninth annual Pastor s Institute at the University of Chicago. Rev. D Ray Lindley of Central Christian Church and Rev Ramuel L Ter pastor of Madison Square Presbyterian Church joined the educational conference.

San Antonio University of Chicago D. Ray Lindley Central Christian Church Ramuel L. Ter Madison Square

Gonds Opposed in Harlandale High Bond Vote

A proposed 412 000 bond to erect an athlete statue at Harlandale High School was defeated by voters in the suburb. Ed Well, secretary of the Harlandale school board athletic council, announced the result. The election, held Saturday at the high school, totaled 185 to 104.

Harelandale High School Ed Well Harlandale School Board Athletic Council

Red Cross Stance on Chest Aid Drafted by Local Chapter

The Bexar County Red Cross chapter will act as a cheering squad for the city’s newly organized Community Chest though it cannot become a member. In a Monday letter, chapter president Datus Hroper told Chest president Theo M. Phimmer that Red Cross rules forbid affiliation with other organizations, but the local chapter will provide moral support to the Chest.

Bexar County American Red Cross Datus Hroper Theo M. Phimmer Jocal Ihapter Chest

Maverick Offers to Aid Mayor's Son in War Refugee Plan

Maury Maverick proposed Monday to take as a war refugee the mayor's son from either Liverpool or Southampton England. In a telegram through the Women's Mercy Ships committee based in New York, Maverick offered to adopt the child for the duration of the war.

Maury Maverick Liverpool Southampton England Women's Mercy Ships New York City Maverick Bok

Society of Mary Brother on Visit

Three years after leaving San Antonio to join the Society of Mary Rev Brother William Cavanaugh returned as a full member visiting former teachers at the university before starting a teaching post at St Joseph's Senior School in Victoria Texas Professor departs Rev Brother John J Schul geology professor at St Mary University left Monday to visit his Chicago parents and will return by August End.

William Cavanaugh San Anlontio Society of Mary Order Brother Cavanaugh St. Joseph's Senior School Victoria Texas John J. Schul St. Mi University Chicago Brother Schul

Baby Dies After Fall From Truck At San Antonio Intersection

An 18 month old girl, Rose Mayle Gallagos, was killed instantly Monday when thrown from a truck at the South Flores and St Francis Streets crossing. The driver was Leopoldo Ciataco of 1207 San Diego Street. The child was taken to Robert B Green Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her mother Elolye Gallagos, 110 Huerta Street, was injured and taken to a friend’s home after regaining consciousness. Police notified the mother of the death.

Rose Mayle Gallagos Elolye Gallagos Huerta Street South Flores St. Francis Wollgers Leopoldo Ciataco San Diego Robert B. Green Hospital Loury Grohman Prohandi Gallagos

Two S A Men on Insurance Roll

Giles N Hoover and L C Tuwner of San Antonio agents for Lincoln National Life Insurance earned national recognition as among the top agents by paid production. The O D Douglas agency in San Antonio led all company agencies in total paid production for July and Texas state ranks led.

Giles N. Hoover L. C. Tuwner San Antonio Lincoln National Life Insurance Company O. D. Douglas Texas

Woman Beaten by Prowler in Room

A man entered a woman's room early Monday and beat her with rope after she screamed for help. Miss Margaret Kotuta reported the incident at 230 San Pedro Avenue. The attacker fled when others in the house were awakened.

Margaret Kotuta San Pedro Avenue

Council to Fete Kansas Visitors

Mr and Mrs J W Markin and Mr and Mrs L R Watkins of Topeka Kansas will be honored by the Security Benefit Association Alma Council No 1789 Tuesday night and afternoon in the organization's hall at 122 Crockett Street.

J. W. Markin L. R. Watkins Topeka Kan Security Benefit, Association Alama Council P. m Crockett Street

Malcolm Simons to Speak to Aggies on Mr Smith Builds

Malcolm Simons will speak to the Aggies on Mr Smith Wants to Build at Milam Cafe Tuesday noon. Clyde E. Grissom, club secretary, announced the program for the Alano Texas A. and M. club gathering.

Malcolm Simone Mr. Smith Alano Texas A. Ind M. Club Milam Clyde E. Grissom

Hugs and High Drama in a Piteprint Parade Tale

A quirky column riffs on party invites and polite restraint as the Asbury Park baby parade looms. The piece mocks production pace, compares a riel like mouthful to pans, and warns against overreaching while noting orders and patience amid a chaotic backstage vibe.

America Riel

Canary Bird Attracts visitors in strange department display

Visitors swarm the pet department to see a canary perched atop a large aquarium. A trained igneous bird interacts with the crowd as Miss Bessie Grevens notes the display continues. The scene ends with locals speculating about the bird's song and the curious decor.

Graml Acroxs Bessie Grevens Sayre Nour Guinary Flotty

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Sergi Booth Randolph Field R. E. Taylor Don Ligon Nquor The Angels Buddy Nat Goldsmith Sim Blue Cross Dog and Gat Hospital visiTane Kitty Semlinger Houston Street Hazel Saunders So Nye Walter Zocho South Toach G. H. Williams Bramill Indianan Townsend S. A Institute Gonds Harlandale Red Cross Mayor Society of Mary Brother Mademaiselle Magazine College Fashions Living Models Oral Society College Pai-Hellenic Association Witb MSLAY Joske’s Council To Kansas Malcolm Simons Aggies Fluffy Babedruth Garien Hove Canary Goon Nong Pehetro Sacre J Alamo National Bank Vicinity Commercial Department Brekde Feerverenes Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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