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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1939

Page

4

Park Meter Raid Charged With Theft in SA

Jake Asker, 23, of McDade Texas, booked Tuesday on five charges tied to looting parking meters in downtown San Antonio. Arrested by Sgt J K Warrach after traffic stop on South Alamo Street. alleged theft included nickels and dimes from meters in the 200 block of South Alanto and Third Street. Linie: Tuesday from Baker—owner? Corrupt corporate?

Alanto Street Jake Asker McDade Texas San Antonio Sergt J. K. Warrach Ralph Juws San Saba Eratioye Alamo Street Werrachy Buber Warrach Baker Ans

New hat styles cheer up fashion mood

The text notes a Parisian designer shaping a hat like a cheese wedge and questions military fashion trends. A speaker doubts extreme skirts will return and argues men may tire of militant dress, citing wartime contrast and social opinions.

Ley Jens Schianartil

Boys Try to Break Into Truck On Flores Street

San Antonio youths attempted to pry open a truck on Flores Street in the 390 block of South Flores, drawing attention from authorities. The incident involved two juveniles and the truck owner listed as Luckie Alen Juck goon of 1041 West Craig place.

Rtont Saleeman San Antonio Juvenils Flores Street Luckie Alen West Craig Place

Lie Detector to Be Delivered Soon in City Police Work

George Robinson, city detective, involved in the operation of the new police department, says the Lie detector equipment is expected to be delivered within one day. Officials report the device will aid investigations and reliability in questioning suspects.

George Robinson Hj New Police Department Obingon

Private Parachute Tragedy on Exploding Plane Flight

Private Kenneth Seamans died when his parachute failed to open during a mission in a bombing plane. Pilot Harald Neely managed to land the powerless craft safely, then searched the crash site and helped bring the wreck to a farm locality. Several aircrew members were killed or injured in the incident.

Hilloly Run Kenneth Seamans Treut Harald Neely Iukotors Neely Nashville Terai Inesar Tleub Idehn O. Neal Henry P. Bielinski Seanens Conters Amos McCubbin Zielinski Ne2l

Mountain sheep decline in Texas per state survey

A state Base department survey reports only a handful of horned mountain sheep remain in Texas, indicating a drastic decline from previous counts. The findings highlight conservation concerns for these rugged habitat species amid environmental pressures.

Texas

Good Cleaner Kerosene Warns on Woodwork Use

A cautionary note warns that kerosene cleanser may yellow white or lightly stained finishes if used too freely. The guidance emphasizes careful use to avoid damage to woodwork and painted surfaces.

Night Fire Patrol Begins Through Holidays

Fire Chief announces a night patrol program with eight red fire department cars patrolling districts from 7 p m to 6 30 a m through New Year to prevent fires and reduce holiday damage.

C. A. Hart W. F. Howard R. D. Desha C.F. Tod Snd P. Monaco Red Hashi

Two Auto Crashes Kill One and Hurt Five in McKinney

In McKinney two separate highway accidents left one dead and five injured. Leoard Ellis, 92, died when his car sideswiped another vehicle. his companion Guther Gilbert was seriously injured. Other victims include William Rhea Naomi Lecy Accasta Raymond Window and William Welbarn, in separate crash where a car ran off the road and hit a bridge.

McKinney Leotard Ellis Guther Gilbert William Rhea Naomi Lecy Accasta Raymond Window Farmersville William Welbarn Denison

Veteran Priest in Critical Condition After Cerebral Hemorrhage

Fort Worth December 19 Monsignor Robert M Nolan pastor of St Patrick s Catholic Church for 32 years remains in critical condition at St Joseph s Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage suffered shortly before midnight He has served as priest for 42 years in the diocese and is under medical care in the hospital contemporary reports say

Fort Worth Robert M. Nolan St. Patrick's Catholic Church St. Joseph's Hospital Nolan

Mexican Yule Play Planned at Alamo Heights Junior

La Posada a Mexican Christmas pageant will be staged in the school auditorium at 10:30 Friday by the Spanish department and drama club. Evelyn Ramsdell directs with music by the choral club, featuring songs such as Less Posadas and Song of the Piñata. Cast includes Paul Hoover Mary Kopecky Gordon Carter Richard Archeson Bob Wirly Allen Anderson David Davis and many others with Ly director Mrs Adel Speiser.

Mexico Alamo Heights Mus Eve’lyn Ramsdell Rose Nejl Ferrer Katherine Thrailfall Yvonne McMurray

Mexico to Protect Oil Worker Bonus

Mexico plans to safeguard a $2,600,000 oil worker bonus this year as 502 soldiers converge on the Vera Cruz and Tampico fields to guard about 18,000 workers. The bonus came from a savings fund created by workers contributing 10 percent of wages matched by the government.

Mexico Vera Cruz Tampico

Optimist Club to Host Holiday Program by County Juveniles

Children from county Juvenile homes will entertain Optimist Club members at a Christmas meeting. The program is directed by A. Ray Haben, with the Juvenile Welfare Department overseeing. Juveniles will be under Mrs Annit BH Dempsey and Mrs Will Lawhon.

Optimtet Wesinestiay A. Ray Haben Annit BH. Dempsey Will Lawhon

Pienet School Presents Pageant of European Customs

Pienet School will present a two act pageant titled Ohriguinds in Many Lands at 8 p m Wednesday in the F T Stewart School hall. The program features customs songs and costumes from several European countries with participation from every student. Directors Misses Lely Eaton Lois May Beldner and Wille Myrtle Young are in charge.

F.T. Stewart Lely Eaton Lois May Beldner Wille Myrtle Young

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