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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1939
Page
2
The piece reports President Roosevelt proposing a peace envoy to the Pope as a path toward halting brutal conflicts. He laments the dark period caused by aggression, hopes for a shorter era of destruction, and urges leaders and hopeful voices to seek a new global order through faith and rebuilding. He notes Christmas hope amid upheaval.
The Don jokes about naming the San Antonio Board of Education stadium as the "Bowl Over" or "Overflowing Bowl" while noting tax payer surprise over construction. He quips about honoring officials and jokes at meetings, and laments legal limits on tax increases as city business and civil appeals posts stir debate.
New York December 23 1939 A Protestant leader Dr George A Butterick president of the Federal Council of Churches and pastor of Madison Avenue Presbyterian thanks the President for a Christmas message of hope and faith He pledges to work with the President for world peace and a just order while expressing good will and prayer for mankind amid chaos and fear.
The newly inaugurated Maverick caretaker tours city departments drawing praise as valuable political visits. City officials note positive reception and expect talk of the trips in local politics while observers compare Maverick tours to earlier figures in Bexar County politics.
A two member business committee led by H. H. Gens and Porter Loring presses pension funding moves amid Christmas rush. George Tucker says the chamber is still studying both sides while considering forcing the city to divert parking meter funds to the pension, despite legal counterclaims and court rulings. Payroll concerns rise as Franklin Williams weighs a new city pension plan amid uncertain funding.
The city logged one of its busiest traffic nights as last minute holiday shopping caused gridlock on streets and sidewalks. Police reported heavy congestion with officers directing flows while transit areas prepared for a late Saturday rush.
Kingsville reports Dr. Joseph TL Shelton a long time surgeon for the Missouri Pacific Mevs died of a heart attack this afternoon after a prior minor attack six months earlier. A servant found the physician dead in bed two hours after being awakened. Survivors include his widow Baral Klebery Shelton and children Ji Lar, a medical student, and Mrs MN. Lee. Funeral arrangements are not yet compiled.
A city ordinance banning crackers in public places is being strictly enforced by Ghigt Ray Ashworth. The chief announced rigorous application of the rule as a safety measure in Los Angeles.
District Attorney John R. Shook, away hunting, will not file ouster proceedings against Alvert V. Huth county tax assessor. A recent Supreme Court ruling on disability and elective office led Shook to conclude removal is unlikely while the court weighs political risk. The commissioners court is urged to record a decision, with pressure described from various parties.
A fragmented report notes Commissioner Sam Anderson and associates amid unrest after a one cent receipt from a Toca slave surfaces and questions of Deputy commissions arise. Sheriff Will W. Wood’s underlings push to revoke special deputies while J W Donnell and Judge S G Taylor are quoted in a tense barroom scene.
Gominuedrom reports a Finnish victory as Soviet air raids fail to seize Helsinki and retreating Russian forces leave behind prisoners and wreckage. Finnish artillery and aircraft push toward Soviet lines on multiple fronts while Mannerheim urges unity and resolve to secure the homeland.
Mexico, replying to a foreign office statement, says it will aid Finland as a League member, viewing any Soviet attack as an act against Finland and agreeing to oppose Soviet aggression while denying both sides. The pledge comes as Mexico vows to assist Finland in the conflict.
Criminal District Court box score shows no indictments by grand jury and several pleas of guilty. Notes mention J F Raymond Gerhardt may run for district attorney in February, internal campaign chatter, and a Christmas gift for the mayor. Mention of Maverick and Stepler campaigns, plus a Fortune magazine feature on Dallas politics.
A Finnish relief campaign led by Herbert Hoover reports fresh donations reaching The Light, Inc. and forwarded to New York relief headquarters. Contributions include $50 from Jesse Oppenteimer and $5 from Andrew Munro, with others listed, as the fund works through The Light to assist Finland amid Russian aggression. A second $100,000 contribution was announced by Hoover in New York, supporting the Finnish relief effort for ongoing assistance.
Rowena Simpson married Robert Foard Townsend at St Pauls Methodist Houston in a formal ceremony. Townsend, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Francis Crain of San Antonio, will attend the University of Texas law school in Austin. The bride is a UT alumna and Christen Hall graduate who toured Europe last summer.
In Reading Michigan on December 23 a 15 year old girl, Edith Balcom, was treated for a neck wound at a hospital after a shooting. A suspect, an 18 year old, is in custody. The shot occurred as the girl paused during a romantic attempt, with other details including a 38 year old former center named Rich Valentine being mentioned in connection to the case.
Los Angeles report quotes Congressman Elmer Ryan D Minno urging a firm U S stand against Japan’s anti American actions as the United States seeks to defend its rights in the Orient. The brief stopover from Honolulu to South St Paul accompanies reminders of international tension and a honeymoon mentioned in the narrative.
Governor W Lee Daniel announced the appointment of Gen Harry Knox as a member of the board of control to replace H C Meyer whose term expires December 21. Col Poe Watt Page of Fort Worth was named to succeed Knox.
Dr Israel Knox editor of the Workmen's Circle English periodical will address forums of the local circle Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Hebrew Community center 2 Bash Quincy street. A New Haven graduate he attended New York City college and earned his philosophy doctorate from Columbia in June 1996.
Taxicab driver Bill Avery, residing at the Caruaibia hotel, slipped while pushing his cab in a parking area at St. Mary's and Villita Streets and sought treatment at Robert B. Grow Hospital for back injuries.
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