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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
17
The scanned item lists a dense radio programming grid with station WOAI and others. It notes times and program names such as Boston University Choral Art Society, Here's Morgan, Blondie, Dancing, and a late night lineup through 1 AM. Included are references to concert, news, and public service segments across multiple stations.
An assortment of radio program listings and musical segments appears with show titles, host names, and airing times. Items mention The Darbreakers, Sunshine Express, Hymns of All Churches by Land Marge, and various programs such as Studio Music and Backstage WWI, alongside station notations and clock times.
Lawrence Olivier Roalind Russell and Gail Patrick star in a live radio adaptation of My Favorite Water on G B 8 KTGA 8 tonight. Stephen Foster's Joanie With Light Brown Hair is featured as the closing song. Belton and White provide orchestration.
Maj Gen Claude Birkhead of San Antonio, a senior artillery officer, visits Cle burne with elements of the 130th artillery and 144th infantry. He plans to proceed to Fort Worth after observing a defense review and parade of troops in Cleburne.
Patrolman Asniles Belingar leads effort in avoiding stray cow incidents in town. Gene Autry and local agencies respond in coordination with law enforcement to manage wildlife on public thoroughfares amid recent disturbances. Public safety officials urge residents to report stray livestock promptly.
City News lists Aries, Marvin Meadows, and Martha Steines of San Antonio performing yolek in Blyah, an ors form by Mehdelssohn, with University of Texas singer Cis in Austin. Hext Sunday schedules a Gretths' Ann HANH Bans Had, We Ty Taxmin, Orehl Ade ’y Ball. Muster an Baking Co titled Paughtars of the Confed eracy. Albrik Sydney Johnston chapter to meet Tuesday at 2 Dow. Inhabitants of Abaco descend from two families, generations apart.
Texas ad valorem valuations for 1930 total $9,273,321,819, rising by $97,056,000 in counties with higher values and dropping by $37,200,818 in others. Homestead exemptions at 16 percent would reduce assessed value for tax purposes by about $676.5 million. Major increases occurred in Bexar Dallas Harris Jim Wells San Patricia Tarrant and Travis counties.
The report details oil locations near Grange Grove and Agua Dulce with tests and completions. It notes test depths, casing pressures, and output in barrels per day, alongside several other well locations in Nueces, Starr, and neighboring counties.
Obituaries list several local figures with service times and burial plans. Myrtle Lee High 43 of Drake avenue died Sunday. services Monday at Hagy McCollum Murray chapel. Bertha Alternmin of University Avenue, 12 years in the city. service Monday in Corpus Christi. William Robert Kupurner 28, died at home. service Monday at Baptist temple. Kilburn, Birmingham native and San Antonio resident 24 years, survived by family. Antonia Stapper, 75, Seguin road, service Monday at Ricde funeral home. Agnes A. Gorman, widow or single, with multiple relatives named. services Monday at Rieke funeral home in Russian burial park. All entries list survivors and local burial arrangements.
Grain prices in Chicago sag as July wheat futures lead the drop while December delivery holds weaker, traders citing July discount and speculative selling. Western and Pacific regions show shifts with plan to ship to Spain debated. analysts note uncertain impact unless large sums move. Wheat acreage for December estimated at 45,456,000 acres, with 1930s era weather and harvest conditions influencing supply expectations. Corn and oats ease slightly as overall demand wavers and carryover supplies pressure prices. Prices for lard and related commodities reflect mixed signals amid heavy imports and market volatility.
Foreign exchange rates show Canada at 1 percent premium buying and selling with a discount on Canadian dollars in New York. Great Britain and other nations listed with various spot and forward rates. Metals markets in New York report copper, tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, and tungsten prices with spot and forward quotes. tea, coal, and fertilizer details appear in the same brief. A London market note includes silver prices and exchange values. A local obituary fragment follows with a detailed list of survivors and service arrangements.
County Pioneers to Honor Ball Queen as long delayed events unfold with civic and school leaders preparing for a countywide ball queen recognition. The piece notes involvement by principals in Chicago grain and local education officials considering precautions amid health concerns.
Mrs Beatrice Mendez of 1226 Morales Street reported to police that a neighbor’s goat ate roses and damaged a coat. The goat was returned and will be dispatched for butcher after an amicable settlement.
Police report a man entered Hutchins Brothers at 217 Alamo Plaza by a second story window and selected clothing and accessories. He fled with $142.73 from the cash register. A suspect, Mike R. Rescou, 27, Kendricks Street, was arrested on intoxication burglary and theft charges after witnessing officers and witnesses.
A fragmented report shows cotton futures opening with cautious activity in New York trading. Market chatter notes slight declines from the prior close as investors weigh demand signals and weather prospects.
Livestock market reports from Fort Worth and Chicago show mixed demand. Cattle receipts around 2600 head with calves steady to lower, feeders soft. hogs and sheep mixed with steady to higher bids on best lots, buyers cautious amid thinning supplies.
The San Antonio Baptist Association announces a Baptist Sunday School meet at First Baptist Church from 2 to 4 30 p m with departments and conferences from 7 to 8 p m The Rev A Hall and Rev W L Rogers will head sessions with leaders including Mrs Frank Cunningham Mrs Brandi Badger Mrs Lester Hergell and Grover C Quillin In charge of conferences will be Rev Wills Ray and Mrs WH Buscell.
The independent Retail Grocers association of San Antonio will hold its annual ball Wednesday at Her Tyson Gons hall. Open to all members and their families and guests. N. Guerra, president. Baut Zen Ter, vice president. Emmett Renrtey, secretary. A. Reininger, treasurer.
Edward Bry, a 48 year old unemployed plumber from Milwaukee, was acquitted Sunday by a county district court jury of murdering J. Stevens, a former convict. The death penalty had been recommended by District Attorney Alex Cox. Weather and unrelated ads follow in the rest of the page.
The Agriculture Department sets this year’s cotton at 12,406,009 bales of 500 lb gross weight, with lint yield around 252.4 pounds per acre, and harvested area near 9,524,075 acres. Census data through December 4 report 10,075,247 running bales for this year, plus 14,290,522 bales two years ago, with notable figures for Egyptian and Sea Island varieties.
A choppy start dominated by cautious trading and lighter volume as stocks edged between slight gains and losses. War headlines linger while drones and other news influenced sentiment, keeping the market in a restrained, moderate tone.
Market report from New York lists varied poultry and produce items with prices and supply notes. Includes eggs, cheese, refrigeration standards, and fresh fruit and vegetable remarks with mentions of brands, trims, and byproducts.
A court entry reports a $15 tine levied on gaming and a $14 fine imposed by Judge McColim Burnet in County Court No. 2 on a Monday. Sheriff’s deputy R Rechtsel arrested an unnamed individual at 25 Wnts Cork Fond, Derrnipar 7, as part of the county case.
Fragmented notes describe a Sunday incident with fire alarms at multiple locations including Sunniay and Sant Ba Alana. Names appear garbled, but alphabetic fragments point to a local blaze response and potential evacuation actions. Further clarity needed to list exact addresses and agencies involved.
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