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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

5

Youth Drowns in West Side Pool Tyler Texas

Funeral services planned Thursday for Alfonso Torres eleven of 206 North Leona Street House No 1 who died in the West Side pool at Frio and Matamoras. He was found in the pool by lifeguards after an hour and a half attempt to revive him. Police say 12 year old Robert Peres accompanied him and said Torres tried to swim the width of the pool and sank about six feet from the far bank.

Alfonso Torres North Leona Street West Aide Frio Matamoras Torres J. M. Smith Robert Peres North Fire Street Perez Peres Alfonso Saldana Santa Rosa Avenue Reynaldo Torres Alfonso

New Purse Catch Tied to Bullitt Campaign Roles

Ambassadors Bullitt plans active role in Roosevelt re election bid if plans carry through. Sources say he could become chief administration foreign policy spokesman, following Philadelphia speech that drew praise and some Senat e criticism. The report notes a proposed draft bill and questions over government funded distribution of the speech and a broader national service theme.

Washington William ¢. Bullitt Roosevelt Bubltt Philadelphia Clark D.-Ma State Department Builltt United Brisey Mae States Congress John J Shel Pershing Stroyers Britain

Car illustrated is now Hudson Six DeLuxe 4-Door Touring Sedan

The advertisement promotes the Hudson Six DeLuxe four door touring sedan priced at 846 dollars with optional white sidewall tires and deluxe running boards. It notes choices include standard running boards at no extra cost and mentions pricing clarity in a concise sales pitch.

Old Boomtown Days Recalled by Wardner in Deadwood Saga

Ed ward B Wardner of 425 Atlanta avenue recalls Wild West lives in Deadwood M C. He ran a reading saloon and bought gold mining stock that rose from 1.25 to 3800 a share. Fire devastated Deadwood in 1879, then Wardner rebuilt his saloon above former gambler Ed Norton.

Edward B. Wardner Atlanta Avenue Wardner San Antonian Deadwood M. C Ed Norton

Candidates for railroad commissioner in run off

The Associated Press reports hot campaign activity for the railroad commissioner run off. Olin Culberson spoke at Paris stressing the agency’s role in conserving gasoline as war material. Pierce Brooks pressed for a 25 percent cut in commission expenses and urged voters to use their ballot Saturday. Brooks planned speeches in Welton Georgetown Taylor Elgar Lockhart San Marcos Luling and San Antonio by radio. Culberson planned appearances in Mount Pleasant Mount Vernon Pittsburg Gilmer and Longview with a radio stop.

Associated Press Paris Olin Culberson Railroad Commission Pierce Brooks Jasper Brooks Pen Welton Georgetown Taylor Elgar Lockhart San Marcos Luling San Antonio Culberson Mount Pleasant Mount Vernon Pittsburg Gilmer Longview

Parked Dog Stolen in Grand Prairie Case

FE Parker of Grand Prairie said his Boston bull Lucky was taken from a parked car at Martin and Navarro streets on Wednesday night. Police heard the claim as other residents reported thefts including a radio from a back yard and jewelry worth 1000 dollars from the Riverside building office. A chicken theft from 234 Prado street has continued for nearly two months.

Diver M.A. Moore Prado Street

Alaska Section Reports Sharp Earthquake Shock

UNALASKA Alaska Aug 22 Onalaska and nearby area felt the strongest quake in years last night. Buildings rocked and objects rattled but no damage or injuries were reported. The first shock occurred at 9 29 p m lasting about 12 seconds. A second quake of three seconds followed at 9 33 p m.

Alaska Unalaska Onalaska

Books Donated to Boys Club Library Expansion

Robert E Crosby donated 22 mystery and adventure books Thursday to the Boys Club Library, boosting total to over 2400. M. M Hartis Johaiman announced a new Unit Three branch for colored members and rapid enlargement. Leonard Rickard handles indexing and cataloging under the WPA library project.

Robert E Crosby Hoys M. M Hartis Johaiman Lirary Harris Leonard Rickard WPA Brary

Automobiles Crash Near Helotes Injures Two

Two occupants were hurt when their cars collided and overturned near Helotes on Bandera road Thursday morning. Bob Kline and Miss Catherine Bechter, both of 328 East Josephine, were among the injured as their bear driven by Kline sideswiped another car driven by J. F. Lackey of 522 Gull bucet. Both vehicles were badly damaged and Bruises were reported for Kline and Mass Boehler.

Helotes Bob Kline Catherine Bechter Josephine Street San Antonio Bear Kline Bandera J. FE. Lackey

Youths Dive Ends in Hospital After Accident

A youth at Lambert Park swimming pool attempted a double flip off the springboard and struck his knee into his nose causing a break. He was rescued and rushed to Robert B. Green Hospital, with police noting the incident occurred midweek.

Clemenie Vanek Avy Mission Street Robert B. Green Hospital Lambert, Park Swime Ming Pool Julek

Forty From S A Will Attend Convention

A group of 40 will attend the fifteenth annual retail grocers state patient at Waco on September. They will leave in a special car Sunday afternoon accompanied by an instrumental quartet.

Waco Doc Civileito

Medics Bien Protection Promised by County DA

District Attorney John R. Shook pledged legal protection for physicians driving to emergency calls in a letter to Dr. Herbert Hill, president of the Besar County Medical Society. He noted no municipality can regulate the speed of a doctor answering an emergency, warning that if doctors face delays, the grand jury may act.

John R. Shook Herbert Hill Besar County Medical Society Shook Bhool

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