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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1937

Page

2

Headon Crash Kills Three Near New Braunfels Christmas Eve

Ten people die and a fourth is critically injured in a head-on crash on Highway No. 2 south of New Braunfels as Glenn Martin of Austin and his two sons head to San Antonio for Christmas. Dale Nathan Martin and Glenn Martin are among the dead. William E. Shelton of New Braunfels also dies. The injured include Bruce Martin, 18, in a New Braunfels hospital. Sheriff and justice of the peace investigate. Martins' bodies to be sent to Austin.

New Braunfels Here Glenn Marlin Austin Dale Nathan Martin San Antonio William E. Shelton New Brrunfels Bruce Martin Rushin Delbert Martin Elma Arnald Eprich Aosa Dale Lucille Martin Maria Dorothy Shelton 8. T. Shelton H Om Landh Neve Hraungels Willian T. Shelton Martins Ligne Budal Femiga

Christmas Radio Specials Highlight Holiday Broadcasts

Radio fans will hear a full day of Christmas programs from Dublin to San Antonio with carols, dramas, and cantatas. Featured are When the Times Ting and Twelve Crowded Months dramatizations, Holy Night cantata, Kirsten Flagstad singing Night, and a Bob Cratchit Christmas Carol reprise with Lionel Barrymore, plus holiday schedules across KTSA WOAI KB.

Dublin RTSA C.D. S Topsy Eva Graeham McNamee Rosetta Duncan N. B.C KTSA Rogular Hollywood Kirsten Flagstagd New York Trinity Church C. B.S Howard Barlow Symphony Orchestra Margaret J Daum

Christmas Eve Radio Schedule Turns Out Festive

A flood of programs fills the evening with music, comedy, and news across stations including KABC KTSA WOAI and KABC. Highlights feature Charlie Chan, George Jasgel, Easy to Remember, Midnight Mass from St Marys, and the Boy Reporter segments with concerts and orchestras.

Mesa Cayola Iron Dablin Victor Bay Charile Chan Jeck Artatrong Atame Wil Texas Dancers Littts Orphan Nna SARC Topsy Biya Georen Jasgel Mang“ Shen Fields Charles Bt. Clair Oren Ele Duchin Kond Johnny Pietlers Orch Night Hawks Casa Lome KTSA Hal Kemp Salon Molern Brush Sunny Gruien Lem Dickey Vow DI Strizo

Tail Bexar Facts Taterion Decorators Emile and Marei Lobin report moved offer

Emile and Marei Lobin plan to relocate their business to New Orleans to pursue the Marei Gras trade. Mary Rob Wilson of the setout board offices notes a Scatey tendency to Chulc idreses. A toll of 30 fount cinemas trees centered about the Gunter hotel. Phil Alexander connected to Dalles and local broadcasters actor dialectician and script writer. John T. Flaore called one of the citys best parbecine chefs. Jimmy Lederer and Jorel Paramount NewarPel cameraman connected to the Valley citrus groves. Ron Wild, Barmney Rupp and Joe Reichmann orchestras booked for Bt Anthony, Hubert Gavler home for the holidays from Jolt Tuelelon college. Bernard Giles presiding at the primua Rusk Literary society tai. Nina Dovey Murphey president of Sidney La Mer Literary society off to Austin for a Werary tea. Akers Pancras tome calendars say Drive Carefully.

Taterion Emile Marei Lobin New Orleans Mary Robwilson Setout Gunter Hote Phil Alexander Dalles John T. Flaore Jimmy ‘Lederer Jorel Texaa U. 2 Nina Dovey Murphey Sidney la Mer Titerary Savntty Austin Akers Pancras

Yale Sales Rise in Week End, 1936 Retail Tally Up

New York reports show wholesale and retail trade improving with Christmas reorders lifting sales. Retail sales nationwide advance 2 to 10 percent above the prior year, with the Southwest 5 to 12 percent higher, and wholesale trade up 2 to 7 percent.

New York Unc Dun & Bradsterer Southwest Dgfeertl

Jefferson High Band Attends Fort Worth Clinic

Seven members of the Thomas Jefferson High School band will attend the Towis school band and orchestra clinic in Fort Worth for the 1938 concert planning and musical guidance. Delegates named Roger Jorkchutt Dean Chtt Harold Gres Minenk James Rogers Ardy Beard Rumsell Rogers and Nutamy Bonnie Bess.

Jeff Thomas Jjefferson Towis’ Sehool Orschestra Fort Worth Pep Roger Jorkchutt Dean Chtt Harold Gres Minenk

Radio Programs and Listings as Broadcast Schedule

A fragmented list of radio show titles, times, and stations including Cincinnati Conservastory of Music, Christmas Eve programs, Nativity, and various named acts. Mentions networks CBS NBC and Texas Quality Network with scattered program names and local station identifiers.

Nightly Short Wave Listings From Paris To Tokyo

Radio listings summarize concert relays and talks across multiple cities including Paris London Berlin Tokyo and Cambridge. Programs feature notable speakers such as H G Wells and Christiana Vurly with broadcasts of carols and classical pieces by Bach Franz and others, alongside Christmas programming and upcoming festival notices.

Privay Paris Dram Radio-Paris Ho G. Wells GSC m—Neauret Amy Bernardo Christe Eves Wixal King's College Chanel Cambridge GSB Berlin Robert Franz Did London Carseas YVARC Bach BSI Meg Tokla Mg. Vom

Study filling Texas U post presidency discussed

More than 100 men are under consideration for the presidency of the University of Texas by the board of regents and a special committee. Bobbitt, ex student, said meetings are ongoing but no definite port exists. Educators, students, and ex students have submitted suggestions. Committee includes Bobbitt as chairman, Dan Moody, Hines Haker, W. H. Richardson, and Hulens Black.

University of ‘Exes Board of lTegents Bobbitt State Highway Commission Dan Moody Austin Hines Haker Houston W. Hr, Richardson Texts Safety Commision Aid Hulens Black al Temple Chaseman

Adventists Provide 30 Yule Baskets to Needy

Thirty San Aptome families will enjoy Christmas dinners Saturday thanks to the Seventh Day Adventist church. Distribution of the baskets by church women occurred Friday morning, according to Rev. W. L. Barclay, pastor.

San Aptome Seventh Day Adventist W. L. Barclay

Oil Man Peacock Is Sued for Divorce

Los Angeles December 24 Oklahoma City oil man John H Peacock was named as defendant in a divorce suit filed by his wife Lillisa. She charges desertion and non support plus a felony conviction and seeks division of community property and alimony totaling 100 dollars per month.

Peacock Los Angeles John H. Peacock Oklahoma City Lillisa

Notes of Good Cheer for Season Add Notes of Good Cheer for Season

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a state highway department claim that motorists should slow on Highway 61 to reduce fatal crashes. The text mentions hopes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, with vague references to dangerous stretches and cautionary phrases about death on the road.

Siriston Wav State Highway Department Tre Netarous

Dentists Plan State Meeting in San Antonio Gunter Hotel

Dr. T G Duckworth of San Antonio and Dr Lewis C Turner president of the San Antonio district report a state dental meeting set for April 25 to 28 at the Gunter hotel. Local arrangements are being organized for the event by RLS.

T. G. Duckworth San Antonio Lewis c. Turner If Gunter Hotel RLS

Christmas Dinner Saved by Neighbor and Firemen

In December 24 edition, a family story reports Mrs Annie Vickers’ house filling with smoke after a duck fell into the chimney during Christmas preparations. A neighbor used a rifle shot to dislodge the bird but it dropped deeper, requiring firemen to tear out bricks to remove it.

Berein Afd Annie Vickers Vickers Tor Christinag

Library HolmAY Branch Hours and Closure Notice

The San Antonio main library will close at 4 p m today and its branches will also shut at 4 p m Friday. They will reopen Monday morning.

Holmay San Antono Main Horace Balding

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