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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1939

Page

6

Radio Schedule Summary From Local Station Listings

The listing outlines a dense set of radio programs and times across KTSA and affiliated networks. It includes The Lone Ranger, European Roundup, various musical and talk segments, and late night broadcasts with multiple show names, hosts, and station identifiers, reflecting a busy midweek schedule.

KP. M. Wednesdas KTSA Woal Fred Waring S.jf Chuck Shanks Orman ‘Thomas Asy Smag Dunne Har Nowe Ts —Geldran Ceneers NTSA George Jererl Dante Gren The Troubadours Kyarad Park Rag Jones Addrens

Tomorrow's Radio Schedule Mixes Music News and Notices

A dense listing details a full day of radio programs across stations KTSA WOAT and KMIC with music blocks, news segments, religious hymns, talk shows, and public notices. Notable items include Children’s programs, grandmas travels, concerts, and a variety of local personalities and advertisers scattered through the timetable. The schedule emphasizes morning to late evening slots with diverse genres and community segments.

A. AE Imursday Etna Tyne Siler Rasen Sooree San Fernando Good Moore Serensite PALA KTBAC Hill End Faecies A. S—Rise and Shin Breakfast Clus US b—Rewsrest Kapeenens Wiley Ang Gene Choir Lott A. M. Atsa Mary Lee Taylor Leatherrood Baines Sunt Denny Coxpel Gaga Viennese Ensemble Studia Music Kauchgloam e—Taylor Tabernacle S—Grosrenna America Betty Fob Wgai—Luici Romanense Axlan Bailey KAWC E Dines Sally Abo Tanahne

Jean Jones Talk On Ges

A broadcast tonight features Drissie Jones, federal town agency administrator, address on Ges over the air. Paul Whiteman’s weekly program from Des Moines and the Lum 2nd Ahutr series are also slated to air tonight on KTSA and WLS.

Drissie Jones Federal Town Agency Network Tonight KTRA Cerath AGG Tor Paul Whiteman Erciecia Cat Moines KTSA

Legion Meeting Names 1940 Convention Delegates

The American Legion members approved events for the Aug gathering naming Lou Troberry as department commander to succeed Vincent Chiedse of Houston. Officers chosen include Dilworth Antonis Judie Wiens Spiegel and Grammier as treasurer with a national convention lineup including Vinson Forman Hosters Chomanehe and more.

Waco Aug Ins Texas American Legion Lou Troberry Rocker Vincent Chiedse Houston AN Jorew Dilworth Gar Antonis Judie Advouple Caroltin Wiens Amarillo Wusterans the Rev Wilernigan Mintola Chaptain Spiegel Port Arvin de Grammier Porl Artemir Chicago Vinson Cheat Forman Chomanehe Benalor Mix George Boris Laie Baek Mary T Hathield Daiine Eric Waed Pant Bain Distin Fort Worl Aid M Hibe Ted Biwee Man Db Mertith Atone Mattlnvin Dallas AL Camenten Gadle Bruce Waalt Sin.Marcos Bryy

Dairy men protest milk price cuts in San Antonio

Bexar County Wholesale Milk Producers Association members representing several hundred dairy farmers lodge a strong protest with four San Antonio creameries against a proposed price reduction. They say drought effects and high costs persist while demand and surplus shifts threaten margins, urging a September 1 price increase and warning against further cuts amid looming school openings and seasonal demand changes.

Bexar San Antonio Bexar County Assoziaion Ceuli & Ghatt Ovo San Antonio Creameries Dairywven Sony Mils Surius Valuce

Cotton Markets React Amid Mixed Global Trading

New York and New Orleans reports show erratic cotton pricing with July and January futures fluctuating, sharp moves in Londons markets, and varied daily broker activity. Milling and trading notes describe price shifts, government policy influence, and international demand pressures shaping sessions in New York, New Orleans, and Liverpool.

Obituary notices for Gilmer and Burrell families in Texas

Obituary notices list Mrs. Aira Rletff Gilmer who died Tuesday with services and interment in San Antonio under Porter Loring. survivors include husband O. E. Gilmer and several children and siblings from Honey Grove, Pasadena, and San Antonio. Also reported are the death of Della Mae Burrell of 603 West Elmira Street and Woodward District resident 97 year old, with service details and survivors noted.

Aira Rletff Gilmer Heaney Grove Texas Porter Loring O. E. Gilmer Majorie Lallvitt l Betty Geve Gimer Smn James Hugh Gilmer Honey Grove FL Rieff Pasadena Calif Ant OT. McGaughey San Della Mae Burrell West Elvitia Richechapel John W. Am Hetature Ryivers Hand Raymond Garrel E. P. Thurnton San Jose Cures Vers

First Aid Classes to Open at YMCA

The YMCA offers first aid classes open to all persons aged 0 or older. Sessions run two hours each, totaling ten hours, with a nominal fee of 2¢0 at the office. Frank Baker directs the program and instructors include Mick Aliguata and Ty Aries.

YMCA Giasge Ie Vosta Ab Antonin Ochapim Ted Gross Witteh Sehorpter Tirat Ehsses Wall Yee Iyier Witelee Wally City Beker J. Dee Alruetion Emsses Mick Aries

Germany Hails Belgian Dutch Mediation Efforts

Brussels dispatch notes Germany pleased by Belgian and Dutch sovereigns offering to mediate the European crisis. Berlin reportedly seeks diplomacy priority, with no clear sign of favored purpose. Belgian press urges restraint to protect Belgium’s neutrality under Leopold II and Queen Wilhelmina.

Brussels Germany Sovereliens

Colonel Cooper Granted Leave

Col. Cooper, district rearming officer at Fort Sam Houston, has been granted leave of absence until October 31, when he will retire for active duty after 41 years of service. He has been stationed at the army post since July 1938.

Cal HM. Cooper Fort Sam Houston Loeh Cooper Army

Poultry and Produce New York Market Notes

AP dispatch reports chicken and produce pricing and market notes from New York including poultry terms, prices, and standings. Mentions wholesale, imports, and regional market activity with scattered figures and vendor names.

New York Byth Cent Almada Staniarde Latham Des

Soviet Honors Reserve Heroes Across Fronts

Soviet Russia honored soldiers fighting Japanese forces on the border of Outer Mongolia and Manchukuo while bolstering frontier forces in Europe. The Supreme Soviet was expected to delay ratification of the Soviet German non aggression pact until May Day. Honorary decorations for valor were awarded, with many believed for service in the Far East where fighting was heavy and ongoing.

Moscow Soviet Russia Mon-golin Manchenkuo Europe Supreme Soviet Felday Far East WEY

LiveStock market mixed in Texas with rising cow and steer prices

Federal State Market News reports cattle price movements in San Antonio and surrounding markets. Strong demand pushes some steer and heifer values higher while plain grading remains weak. Feeder cattle show firmness on light supplies and cautious buying, with notable variation by weight and class across regional lots.

Sas Antonio Federsl Total Waite Ubliqu Ehroug Shaldas Shane West Light Lsuehter Calven Atochor Vstrips aGmatet Sable Umeket Tat Juunha SAS Howes

Market wrap reports muted European upheaval and steady grains

Crain markets Chicago August AP reports little overnight change in European politics, grain futures steady with a slight loss in wheat and corn slow to move. Liverpool opened down then rose as sterling strengthened, liquidation minimal. Wheat prices ease while corn and rye show minor declines. notes on frost risk and favorable weather for threshing. Local prices list corn and wheat bids for various grades and markets.

Chicago Aus Imree Jossen Liverpool Los Mewlong Cvop Simminry Tapidis

Ship mystery deepens as two seen boarding German freighter

In Philadelphia authorities chase a growing ship mystery involving the North German Lloyd freighter Wiegand. A Philadelphia ship chandler and his wife are identified as the two mysterious passengers seen boarding near Marcus Hook before dawn. Customs opened an investigation after pilot William Egat said the duo rode the Delaware to the Atlantis Ocean and provided a wireless message to the freighter. The Wiegand has not been reported since passing the Delaware breakwater, and Norfolk port dates are unclear.

Philadelphia Delaware River William R. Egat Delaware Atlantis Ocean Ohm Marcus Hook Elwood Hays Chester Jesuncumma Plese Iwiladwgh Norfolk

Quota of Workers in NYA Increased in San Antonio District

Fenner Roth NYA director announced monthly quotas for San Antonio showing 1200 to 1400 workers, then 1540 in September with a further rise to 1685 as winter demand grows. Roth said rolls adjust to seasonal work, with monthly increases planned through March and no new projects listed for the district.

NYA San Antoni Fenner Roth Aukue Rath Sal Jim Qetover Roth Gan Antang

Early Successor to Teer Is Seen

Austin dispatches from the time say Governor W Lee O Daniel plans appoint ment to fill the chair after the death of Claude Teer. Names often mentioned include William J Lawson P Lockhart Secretary of Blaze Eam Healicaniy and Jesse McKee of Fort Worth. Fred Felty of Sun Anne Sold is also reported as a possible appointee.

Teer Austin INS W. Lee O'Dandel Contro Claude ‘Teer Willian J. Lawson P. Lockhart Blaze Eam Healicaniy Jesse McKee Porth Worth Fred Felty Sun Anne

Unemployment Agents Meet in Texas Training Session

Thirty employment service agents from San Antonio and Browmaville districts gathered at the Plaza hotel for a two day training session on administration and office management. J Alton Burathe a UT government professor led discussions with the group attending.

San Antonio Browmaville Texas State Employment Service Plaza Hiplel Huesday J. Alton Burathe University of Texas Texas Warmplay Sso

Deputies Battle Cattle In Angeles Heights Herding Scene

Deputies patrol Los Angeles Heights as cows roam Hermosa and surrounding streets. Deputies Elton Cude Lennis Brice participate in chasing herd while O E Kilborn J R Grey assist in managing the bovine disturbance along West Avenue and nearby cross streets.

Angeles” Heights Suagen Loe Los Angeles Heights Elton Cude Lennis Brice Hermosa Sin Franciscco Greenman Stecels O. E. Kilborn J. R. Grey Chace Gower Gercders West Avenue

Fomby Holds Fire Sale After Dept Store Fire

Fire damaged stock at Fomby’s tailor department will be sold at drastic reductions. Owner Edie Fomby says insurance coverage and price cuts allow immediate clearance. Sale starts 8:36 Thursday and includes men’s suits furnishings hats and shoes.

Formby Clarhing Company Edi’ Fomby Fomby Mei

City Market praised by visitor amid health inspector praise

A visiting health official from Dallas praised S A City Market as sanitary and well managed. He lauded Market Master H H Theis and the market’s sanitation methods. The site planned a fall festival at a Dallas telegraph station as part of the appraisal.

S.A Siu Antonio Else Health Daling Touysery Bis Dalles de Bass H. H. Theis

Power production figures for week ending August 26 1947

New York report shows U S electric power output at 2.95 billion kilowatt hours for the week ending August 26, down 0.6 percent from the prior week. The Federal Electric Institute notes production remains 103 percent above the same week last year.

iPower New York United States Fdixan Electric Institute

TOMI Tall Drivers Hold Dance At Brickenridge Park

City notes a regular monthly dance by the TOMI Tall Drivers at Brickenridge Park with president Farmer Jennings announcing a Thursday night event. Floor manager Mita WHI and others are listed, badges urged, and local names cited amid a stream of disjointed OCR details and misprints.

Tomi Tall Drivers Agsoniating Plancer Ball Brickenridge Park Farmer Jennings Din Mita Whi AL Brite Ids Log Catt Piddiera Jennings

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