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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

19

Teachers Role in Defense Cited at State Homemaking Meeting

At the four day School of Philosophy for Texas Homemaking Teachers in San Antonio, Morris B. Storer urged teachers to defend democratic values and assess their national defense role. Mayor Maury Maverick spoke on the constitution as a living spirit, while Ruth Huty led state home education. Over 200 teachers attended as Emma Pirie coordinated Monday discussions.

T Morris B Storer Guriter Hotel School of Philosophy Texas Yeand Tireeter United States Bureau of Agricultural Economits Brorer Tarde Py Maury Maverick Maverick Mise Ruth Huty J. BE. Slutsmin San Antonio Sif Mezia Estebens

Population Decline Foretold by U.S. Expert

A United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics official told the State Conference of Homemaking Teachers that the population is nearing stability then will decline further. He noted reduced youth migration westward and city growth slowing, predicting a shift toward economic stability and greater government reliance.

Sion United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics Baker State Conference of

Bridges Near Memphis Fall Short of City Network

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Mississippi river bridges, miles from Memphis, with near 356 bridges mentioned and several locations or terms unclear. No clear persons or organizations emerge.

Mississ Sipple Memephis

Wake Up Your Laxative Fluid Health Ad Teaser

A crude medical promotional fragment touts a laxative fluid from Care's Circle Liver Bille, claiming benefits for constipation and improved mood. It references medical tents and says two simple verelabin medicines double the attractive effect, urging daily intake.

St Marys University Commencement Addresses Defense Roles

Very Rev Walter F Gulatha outlines four responsibilities for graduates in defense amid degree awards at San Pedro Playhouse. 47 degrees conferred including 14 BA 23 MA and 8 BS in commerce. Magna cum laude honors to Reginald Hassep Marts and Cecilian Duplantis. cum laude to four others.

St. Mary's University San Pedro Playhouse Walter F. Gulatha Father Gulatha Reginald Hassep Marts San Antoio Amajor Cecilian Duplantis Lafayette Pachélor of Arts M. Amada Cahill San Antonio Jerry Spengler Bertrand Edward Thompson Franklin Lioyé Dexton B. S Commerce Father Golatka

Night of Swing and Show Glitters San Antonio

Bexar Facts notes a lively night with Andy Kirk and his colored Moods of Jo Jones band at Negro auditorium, a post-dance party at Campus Door withDon Albert's band and Dick Ketwer on guitar. Other items list theater previews, restaurant openings, and local social happenings featuring Max Manus, Valerio's, and talent activities at St Marys U.

John Musicean Andy Kirk Don Albert Gue Shadowland Dick Ketwer S Orchestra Karl Kappus St. Mary's U

Slain theater manager sought after hitchhiker confession

Police pursued Walter Boer Ting, manager of a New York German language cinema, after two hitchhikers confessed to his killing during a July night near South Bend. The suspects Hilhard Hiewetter and Marvin Eugle, both 24, were arrested in Palmyra, White Tag. The case linked to a broader spree including kidnapping and forced service.

Noblesvule Ind Hilhard Hiewetter Niles Michahd Marvin Eugle Attet Palmyra Eugikun

FSA Officers Meet in Dallas on Farm Aid Efforts

FSA officers from Texas and Oklahoma gathered in Dallas for a four day conference on aiding farmers. In charge were KR. W. Nudge, assistant national administrator for FSA, and James Maddox, national chief of the federation advisory group.

Dallas Oklahoma Farm, Security Administration KR. W. Nudge FSA James Maddox Feabibationy Avis

Pianist Templeton Takes Bride in Hollywood Ceremony

Alec Templeton, 30, blind British pianist, wed Juliette Vaiani, 38, former concert singer, with tenor Richard Bonelli acting as best man and Mrs Bonelli as matron of honor. Ceremony reported from Hollywood with celebration notes and the couple’s attendants.

Hollywood Alec ‘Templeton Juliette Vaiani Mar Richard Bonell

Court Dismisses Libel Suit Involving Jokes

In a ruling by the U S Court of Appeals the libel case against Jokes was dropped with a $45 000 award reversed. The Texas attorney Glass who represented Jokes argues the decision overturns a prior verdict and maintains that the statements were defamatory. The panel’s decision references events dating to November 23 1936 and involves the Usted States jurisdiction and party stakes.

Washington Aus Gircull Court Appelila Dubn Glask Tyler Texas Abtamey Glass

Prolonged Hollywood Gossip Skims London And Los Angeles

A breezy, overheated page notes Lady Eleanor Smith defending Balleving against claims it copies Mr Chips and briefly surveys London film gossip. George Brent, Spencer Tracy, and John Steinbeck figure in casting chatter as Hollywood stars plan or attend events, with party reports, travel, and social scraps from Catalina to New York.

Louella D. Farsone Motion Sidhe Baitur Hollywood Eleanor Smith London lBne Gregory Ratall Mx. Chips Mme. Parlows Mr. Hilton Rick Comparigoris Lady Smith Gultry Yvonne Printemps Pierre Presnay Francoise Rosay Louis Jouvet Spencer Tracy John Stelmbeck Steinbeck Hig Hoel Monterrey Spence

Reports of Plane Crash Southwest of Buda

A search party combed brush country southwest of Buda after reports of a stalled plane crash last night. Witnesses said the craft exploded and two people jumped, one parachute opened while the other did not, with names including Dake Whisenant and Charles Decker among those sighting the event.

Austin Atg Buda Mes, Dake, Whisenant Charles Decker Budi

Movie Timetable Fragment Analyzed For Timings

Fragmentary OCR shows a cinema timetable with scattered tokens such as times and venue codes. Names and details are unclear, but items suggest scheduling entries and platform identifiers. Further clarity required to extract concrete film titles, times, and locations.

On Broadway By John Garfield Diary of Flowing Gold Oil Boom

Walter Winchell sketches a sensational essay on the Texas oil boom era known as flowing gold. The article recounts Old Man Bates, Ranger Texas, Mexia and Glennpool legends, delirious wealth, lavish parties, and notable figures like J B Hughes and John W Steele, highlighting how oil towns sprang up, stockpiled money, and transformed life with rapid fortunes.

John Garfield Warner Bros Walter Winchell Winchell Coll Hughes Mls John W. Sterle Culbattson McClintock Als Steele Johnny

Frank James Film in Color at Majestic

A color Western, The Return of Frank James, plays at the Majestic with Henry Fonda and Jackie Cooper. The courtroom climax in Young Mr Lincoln echoes, and Gene Tierney photographs well in Technicolor. Despite some weak leads, action and humor entertain the crowd.

Frank James Murrent Majestic Henry Fonda Jesse Seleme Frank Henry Hult el Major Audenre J

Cardiff Claims Closest Western Port to Canada or US

The Welsh port of Cardiff sits nearer to Canada and the United States than any other English port, making it the closest gateway across the Atlantic for travelers and goods.

Canada Cardiff United States

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