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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1939
Page
14
In Damon Runyon’s Brighter Side, a pueblo man frets that praise masks mediocrity, while another thrives on knocks as proof of progress. The narrator discusses social perception, ambition, and the odd consolation some find in being noticed, for better or worse.
The Cochran county farmer Masten endured a ruined cotton crop last year and now reportedly cultivates the largest Sudan grass area in the world. About 1500 bushels of Sudan seed are being threshed, with 17 trucks moving the harvest. County Agent H A Filshugl projects 6 to 63 percent of workers meeting quotas and Gideon Saaltieff, an employee, notes continued pain from prior losses.
Maj Richard Werner named president of the San Antonio National Guard Association as Maj Ralph Cumerah steps down. New first vice president is Capt John Devi and second vice president Capt Fred Pink with Capt F P Bhapa as secretary treasurer. Association includes officers from local guard units in the Fifth and Sixth Cavalry brigades and Thirty-sixth and One Hundred Thirty-third divisions.
A fragmentary notice describes a December dance event led by a German band at Gresvend Bend Park with names of organizers and venues. It mentions Allen and her Rhythm group, local hotel guest mentions, and a minor incident of a man injured by a foot slip near East Commerce Street.
Westminster plans a Christmas cantata under Mrs George Brush at 7 00 pm December 6 featuring praises by The Men of the Church and Women’s League with soloists Joby meeting and program at Home 423 Pereirn Street near Orel. Adjie 2e Adv
Fragmentary export list shows varied fruits vegetables and crates across Texas and other states. Notes Boulder, Eagle Pass and Maud with mixed commodities and prices. weekly Boston wool market reports slower but steady with cotton pricing and general market sentiment.
Markets listing erratic priced farm produce and dairy items. It shows Apates Delicous apples asparagus garlic and peppers with varied prices per unit, crate, or pound. Includes oranges limes onions potatoes and greens with farm names and regional origins.
Grain market notes from San Antonio show corn prices for white and yellow varieties, mixed lots, and per bushel figures. Wheat prices for hard and soft kinds listed, with rough quotes for corn and millet like Milo. The garbled figures indicate market activity and bid levels across several grain types.
A fragmentary report notes revival services in the South S A area near San Antonio. It mentions Baptisms and transfers of membership, with ministers preaching during the week. The article references multiple churches in the Flores Sloutist and nearby areas and a song service on Sunday afternoon.
Informed sources report Washington aims for a clear British pledge to curb German origin goods and halt export of contraband items. Officials argue Britain must avoid eroding U S payments while honoring wartime constraints and policy notes.
The revival at Trinity Baptist Church in South San Antonio will continue next week after a weekend announcement. Pastor Towler and evangelist Willan are leading the revival, with services expected to draw community members seeking spiritual renewal.
The obituary notes Tawi Donie Mel owner of Bell Dive died Friday at the Hugi ae Jallim-Murray. Burial at Mission Burial Park. Survivors include widow E. L. Bellson concise, seven daughters, brothers Charles and Alexander Bell, sister M. Ty Partall, and other relatives. Services at Mea gner-Oritz chapel with religious services, interment at San Pernans do coynetery No. 2. Families listed include Perigo de jn titeeny anchres Brangchi XNI Bailie Wovel Ceitaeit and Rev AL Tn Walth ante Ming attending.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference cotton market activity in the Northwest and other markets with mentions of prices, dates, and traders. Details are unclear but indicate periodic reports through December and March, with terms like KEW and SCAR appearing as identifiers or abbreviations.
Oil field activity near Karnes City with wells and tests described. A well at Green Southeast area yielded oil and gas shows while others faced issues, including a failed recovery and test tallies. Multiple names, locations, and figures appear in a cluttered report of prospecting, transfers, and potential transactions.
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