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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1940

Page

4

Maverick’s Mexico City Visit Boosts Ties and Trade

San Antonio Mayor Maury Maverick hailed a ten day trip to Mexico City as a diplomatic success. He praised improved US Latin American relations and a push for economic cooperation with Mexico and Central and South America. Wallace planned a quiet visit to inspect housing and agriculture. Maverick highlighted gifts and purchases from Mexico for La Villita, including a 300 year old statue and a solid silver crucifix, plus a handsome saddle gift from local officials.

Maury Maverick Dharity Cadillac San Antonio Maverick United Mexico City Mexico Sam Henry A.wallace Roosevelt Washington Wallace South America East la Vililla Sir Anthony Maverlok Ben Antonio Mekleo Christofar B. Perales Chara Club Digevick Petales Meni Chatre Guiven Marvin Jones Lee Washington Couré of Claims P. Cains W. Loz O'Daniel Moexleo Fant Expan Hal Bin Antonio

Guards at GDok School Enlist 46 for five month course

Forty six enlistees of the Thirty sixth Division Texas National Guard detailed to attend cook and label training at Fort Hood Houston. Maj Gen Claude V. Birkhead announces the course begins Monday and lasts five months then خواهند join Melings at Camp Bowie.

Texia National Guard Ken Ford Stan Houston Claude V. Birkhead Devision Mrp Meleyngts Bowie Frown Wad Thode Wojnimi Roberts Hana Brynun Leonard Allon Rorhenyy Ayers Tait Almiellen A McKay Bon Antonio Ataloh Bplagake Gounlen Lavo Mi Bagwell Tus Gare A Gclaudo M Relient Chyrtan Hlawie A. i Mato Vielarint Finvidenn Pew Arthaey Mia C Wines Damek Harta Kinibe Tiare Auntin Mticar Tart Robert WW Thiainicey Gativenstiles Noyes Klyen Froester Germany Canada Uhren Hugh Veronica Margaret Isle of Wight Trance Neals United States National Course of England Austin Texas University of ‘Texas National Guard Doddfield Claude V. Birdhead Lawrence W. Heneel Darluau Mermen HL. Beatey Gomgaltn Beiddim A. Armstrong Dinx Mi Ier Gacar B. Gadrins James D’ Jusston Steff Robert O. Caffey San Antonin Rio A. Hill Auenhar R. Boughty Pyi Firatre Seldames Charles A. Anderson Artorihy Jack W. Fite Terrell Jacke At Winwell Clause Clary Howsl Harrow Talles Ome Biseiea W. Gage Auagtat Cok Neluon Brown Jacksboro Stalt Paul Clark Wirst Dia A Fetsigon Abilene Deol George Bromnes Brest Bivat Ste Port Ariasarate Sat Freneis B. Crumb Houston Bat Peditarash Sale Wikia Awatin

Four hospitalized after downtown party food poisoning

After a downtown gathering and supper, four people were treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for food poisoning. The group included Trinidad Gomez 34 his wife Angelite 4 Elmendorf Mimuel Garcia 28 and his wife Lonnie 24. Also treated were Joe Orus 31 for facial injuries from a fire and Frank Gants 31 for a gunshot wound to the left knee from an accidental discharge. Additional patients included Danies A Butler 55 with eye injury Esto Sefuentes 15 and Cecilia Vascas 3 months after ingested berries near home.

Robert B. Green Hospital Donatderth Trinidad Gomez Angelite Elmendorf Mimuel Garcia Ins Lonnie West Geral| Ips Street Joe Orus Guadalupe Street Frank Gants Bavernia Widler Hig Danies A. Butler Rauls Street Esto Sefuentes Ghupad Cecilia Vascas Cornell Street

Jewish Women’s Council Meeting in San Antonio Section

Jewish Women's Council to Meet in San Antonio to review bank matters and Chanukah baskets. Meeting at Powell Hall, 1023 Poplar Street. Mrs. Wal Rips, president, urged members to bring Lyci contributions. Embozled Heaven will be reviewed by Miss Getlsy Williams.

Jewish Women’s Council Tisdan Antonio National Council of Towle Wesday Wal Rips Arganization Lyci Getlsy Wiliams

Catastrophe theme in modern art and wartime ethics

English poet Alfred Noyes discusses a world catastrophe affecting art and literature, arguing most works lack moral clarity while praising a few significant writers. He cites Germany’s ethical collapse in politics, wartime resilience, and the mental and spiritual battles shaping the era, alongside a U.K. family’s wartime experience in Canada and military troop movements near Texas.

Alfred Noyes Our Lady of the Lake Tega

City Manager Plan Criticized as Costly Proposal

Street Commissioner Faul E. Steffler attacked proposed city charter amendments for a city manager form of government ahead of December 4 voting. He warned about higher expenses, nontransparent salaries, and a potential spoil system, contrasting it with the current council system and civil service protections.

Waniqn’s Faul E. Steffler Steffler Bleuler Siler Steffier

Students to Meet on Race Problems at Local Colleges

Franklin Jones of St Marys and A D Johnson of St Philips will lead a joint meeting Monday night between St Marys University students and St Philips Junior College Tecal School for Negroes to discuss race topics. The program covers The Part of the Negro in National Defense, The Negro's Social Status in America, The Negro in Follies, Discrimination Against the Negro in Economic Life, and Means to Break Down Racial Prejudice.

St. Mary's University St. Phiilip'’s Junior College Tecal School For Ameri Rachal Beajudice Franklin Jones St. Mary's A. Dp, Johnson St. Philip's

Animal Defense League Ball Set at VIPA Hotel Hall

A Wednesday night dance at the VIPA hotel hall is sponsored by the Animal Defense League with Mrs. R H Bradford serving as secretary of Teague. Proceeds support the league’s program to shelter and feed about 125 stray dogs and cats.

Vipa Animal Defense League R. H. Bradford Teague Han Anndviced

Pecan Source of Family Income

Mr and Mrs Robert E Jones of 1027 Waverly use pecans in art for livelihood. They create wearable items from seven steps and decorate with slogans like God Bless America Nuts to Hitler. Jones, a cartoonist, began the idea years ago amid war warnings and now holds a patent pencil drawing on the concept.

Robert E. Jones Waverly America Hitler Jones Thedea

Rookie Diary Reveals Life of a Draft Soldier

John W. Ward, a volunteer on a Bexar County draft board, allows The Light 40 to publish his diary. The third installment recounts basic training days, meals, inspections, uniform fitting issues, and nightly expectations in an army camp, with notes on a new uniform and anticipation of an upcoming inspection.

Selective Service John W. Ward Bexar County Light 40

Wage Hour Act Wage Hour Act 5 Defended

Secretary Perkins described deferment of goods as not warranting a wage hour breakdown. She cited Walsh Healey provisions for government contracts over ten thousand dollars and urged firms to observe wage and bar standards set by the Labor Department while noting ongoing concerns over government supply reactions.

Washington Ser Perkins Shoe Elief Acenwius Walen Navy Walsh-Healey Jaber Department

Crockett School Burglarized Over Weekend

A burglary hit the Crockett school at 280 Web Gammerce Street during the weekend. J 1 Timez, 21 employees were affected as officials report the break in and ongoing investigations.

Crockett School Oncghir Po- Na Joss

Registration Aid Set for Aliens

A San Antonio Soda Workers committee, led by Rev. Brother Herbert F. Letes, will assist aliens in registering under federal law with a deadline of December 26 to avoid penalties. The group, naming Miss Marle Watkins and others, plans outreach to Mexican aliens first, then other groups, and will place registration renters at key post offices and community centers across the city.

San Antonio Soda Workers Association Herbert F. Letes Sir. Mary's University Loita Marle Watkins International Institute Os East Macle Horna Helen Doyle J. W. Chapman Benjamin Perez B. Lunn Leiis Mial Postoffica Audi Young Women's Christian Associ Lan Pecos Street Mexican Christian Institute Colima Street Othe Wesley Coutnsunity House Collin Street

Episcopal group installs new president at Brownsville meeting

Ross Wallace is noted in the Episcopal Post as the new president of the Texas Episcopal Diocese conference. Installations by Bishop W. T. Capers of San Antonio occurred at Brownsville during the Reapple's third annual three day meeting.

Ross Walwee Ninonio Nae I People's Conference Texas Episcopal Diocest W. Tcapers San Antonio Brownsville Reaup

Man Injured in Farm Equipment Incident Near Lewis Property

H W Lewis the 55 year old owner of Lewis Equipment Company was hospitalized after a farm related incident near his property on Glid Drive. He sustained a broken arm and was reported to be in stable condition. Local authorities investigated the scene and advised precautions for handling heavy machinery.

H. W. Lewis Lewis Equipment Company Sin Bante Rosa Hospital

Mothers of Children Under 12 are Wanted

Advertisement for Vicks VapoRub claiming an improved treatment called the VapoRub Massage targets children under 12. It touts soothing vapors, a chest back massage, and a thick cloth poultice method to relieve coughing and discomfort.

Vicks

Influenza Affects Eleven Student Nurses at Green Hospital

An epidemic of illness hits Robert B. Green hospitals with 11 student nurses and other staff affected. Hospital officials report 41 patients and 4 physicians under treatment for the flu, including Dr. W. Ly Suilth.

Robert B. Green Br. W. Ly Suilth

Want Ads Update from the Town Classifieds

Reading and classification of the new ads reveal a Grove Place rental listed at 654 dollars weekly. The notice mentions a sale price of 10000 dollars and hints at priority classifications under the existing ad sections.

Did Grove Place

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