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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1939
Page
4
An adult dramatics contest is scheduled at 8 on the Prospect stage. Director Herrich of the music wigram provides program notes as the city hosts the event featuring San Antonio and Goote Creek participants.
Jeti Bpeeht, photographer with Nie WPA, receives invitation to exhibit wildlife photographs at the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists gathering in Gilrago on September 12. Howard Cloyd, Chicago Academy of Science director, extended the invitation Tuesday.
Police Relief Fund ballot under way with officers listed for the campaign and election logistics. The item names President Waller A. Teevey and other officers and references a pension or prison-related project, amid a crowded slate of candidates and roles in the association.
Contained in a fragmented report a speech conflict emerges over free speech, government forms, and public parks. The note mentions Maverick proposing park usage for speakers and opposing factions led by Glenn A. Tirdinguole and Mayne Maverick, reflecting tensions between religious, patriotic, and leftist groups.
Congressman Paul Kulday of Saa Antonia will lead a delegation to inspect the Army aviation facilities. The tour includes visits to stations in San Antonio, El Paso, Brownsville, and the canal region with arrivals around October and early November.
Abamo Pirights district board of education adopted the 1991 budget Tuesday boosting expenditures by about 5 percent and adding two new teachers. The budget totals around 145000 with tax rate essentially unchanged per $100 valuation. The action follows enrollment of 1048 pupils, strengthening faculty to meet rising needs.
Secretary to Huey on Stang and secretary to Huey on Stang, Baton Rouge, La. appear in court as part of a probe into defrauding a state university. Monroe Smith, former university president, and four others are named as suspects in the scheme. Authorities warn of threats against a key prosecutor.
Moses Wiesh aged 85 died Monday at a local hospital in San Antonio after residing here 60 years. Services planned at Hagy McConu Murray chapel with Rabbi David Theonoekin and interment at Agudas Achim cemetery. Survivors include widow Lena Wilson and several grandchildren.
Bexar County proposes a fiscal plan for 1949 with total expenditures of 3.782 million. General fund at 415,813 and road and bridge fund at 202,070. Revenue projections include 375,915.78 in general fund, with a deficit of 43,997.22. Bonded indebtedness and property valuations are noted, and an August 18 hearing at 10 a.m. is announced for taxpayers to protest or comment.
Morgan has a picture of King George and Queen Elizabeth as they relay an outdoor program at Gannochy Lodge. The event, dated August 1, features an Amenean host and a Lt President with Mrs Roosevelt entertaining the royal party at Hyde Park, NSW, introducing telegraphs to Mol dogs.
Local event promotes community arts with sponsor Misa Simms backing a plaza dance night featuring a balloon display and live performances. Organizers call for broad attendance and highlight neighborhood support.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions kidnapping, medical topics, and various names. It references a case or discussion around Ellenery omdt and other individuals, with scattered phrases about a kit, wives, and a nurse. The text quality obscures clear facts.
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