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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1939

Page

5

Texans anti Communist group plans to starve rivals

The Texans, an anti communism circle led by Harris in San Antonio, says it will advise employers to discharge workers suspected of communist ties. The group emphasizes "quiet" action, checks criminal records, and requires oath of allegiance. They claim uniformed, semi military activity and private meetings, aiming to expose communists to employers rather than resort to violence.

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Candlelight Service at Randolph Field

A candlelight service at Randolph Field begins at 8 05 p m with St Hugues Lavalor Kathe ry MUL Rawls directing the choir and Ruth Yating as soloist. Mrs Traends holds prominent posts as organist in Washington Atlanta and Ponyi. Col W G Rage U S Army attends as well as Tolent wife. Carols and organ numbers are planned in the seating capacity 44 Amite.

Chisinas St Hug Fa Lavalor Kathery Mul Rawls Charles Stane Ruth Yating Traends Ban Washington Atlanta Poneyi Anes Che Tolent Rage U.S. Army Penn Amite

Fried Egg Fans Jailed in Odd Disturbance

An odd incident led to the arrest of several men after a patrolman questioned a man trying to enlist newsboys to copy an alleged plan in the 10 block of Smith Street. The event included talk of frying eggs in public and drunkenness charges against Jose Sermlo, among others.

G. W. Hutton Jose Sermlo

NOMA VOICES NEW DEMANDS INDIAN CONSTITUTION CALL

The All India Congress working committee, with Gandhi participating, moves to form a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution for India. It criticizes Britain for unclear war aims and calls for total withdrawal of British rule to achieve Hindu Muslim harmony and self governing dominion status after the war.

Great Britain Manster India All India Congress Dominion Marquess of Zetland Britain Dior Auke Angle Europe

20-30 Anns Holiday Party for Mobinglon Club

The 20-30 Anns of Mobinglon club host a Christmas party for 122 members at the club headquarters on North Tifesig Street Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. The program features a large Christmas tree, a performance of The Real Spirit at Christmas by Wills Tate, and a game party led by Mrs. WE Broyles with about 250 Ann members participating.

Mobinglon Club Te Club North Tifesig Street Opm Tsp Gee Wills Tate Pstlen Isisticution Rand WE Broyles Afisses Hetty Kley- Smecker Elsie Elmner Virginia Beck Virginia Anderson Imogene Kinnison Jerry Chambers Terry Nibblack

Ousted Employes Picket Governor in Wisconsin

Milwaukee dispatch reports 95 state workers discharged under Governor Hoes economy plan picketed the governor's home on Christmas Day. Hugo Schumacher led a committee, with accompanying band, as details about the protest remained unclear.

Milwaukee Jive He Wisconsin Hugo P. Schumacher Mel Hoil al Hand Schowmacher

Saloon Charge Conviction Upheld

Texas Supreme Court refused to release Joe Burch from custody on a writ of habeas corpus. The court held him in contempt of an injunction against operating an open saloon. He was sentenced to three days in jail and fined.

Austin Deg Winesley Texan Supreme Court Joe Burch Pie Gurch

Elks Christmas Aid Distributes Baskets and Trees

Bexar County Elks Lodge No 216 led a large holiday effort delivering groceries, baskets, and decorated Christmas trees to hundreds of needy families and orphanages. Volunteers loaded supplies at the Elks Club, working with nearby clubs and institutions to complete the drive by Christmas Day. The event lists dozens of participating groups and residential homes in San Antonio and surrounding areas.

Elks Club Elks Bexar County Davis M. White

Man Charged in Highway Death Near Forney

PORNEY Dec 23 11NSt James A Snipes 26 Dallas man charged with negligent homicide in the death of A L Hughes 29 Terrell in a highway collision near Forney The truck struck a car carrying Hughes both vehicles left the road into a ditch the truck landed on the other car Hughes died instantly Snipes was not seriously injured

Porney James A. Snipes Dallas Ladey A. L. Hughes Terrell Forney Snipes Hughes Shipes Ut Hughes

Wife Cleared in Husband's Death

Kansas City authorities cleared Ruth Ramsey, 23, after hours of questioning. A blood alcohol test and lie detector were used, and investigators considered whether George O. Ramsey, 37, was killed by a slug. They could not determine if the death was an accident or self-inflicted, as the body was found in a coal yard near Olney, tied to a car.

Kansas City Wee INSI Gye Ruth Ramsey G Nee Detector Ussband George O. Ramsey Olney Tie Usbands Independenne

Co-ordinators Named for C Y Daniel Program

Governor O Daniel names co ordinators for Texas industrialization plan as University of Texas and A and M college back the effort. A highway collision near Mineola kills Glen Cawan 95 Tasco and injures Mes L Pullip 40 Commerce, and others injured including J W Mp s, supervisor of Wiley school, and James Strange of Mount Pleasant.

Afle-guyer Cola Glen R Cawan Tasco Wax Mes i L. G. Pullip Commerce Ms. Jwmps' Fu Wiley School Beaumont James Strange Mount Pleasant

Explosion targets General in California city probe

A mysterious blast in San Luis Obispo injured Brig. Gen. J. B. Dickson, head of the California National Guard. Officials probed a possible murder plot as investigators worked on the theory the explosion was planted by would‑be plotters and detonated by dynamite.

San Luis Obispo Cali J. B. Dickson Californa National Guard Em Luis Obispo Dickson Dleuto

Die One Wart in Car Thain Crash

In Chicago, three injured and one dead after a silent collision last night. Passengers Artus McPherson Philip Crull Cornelius Tlaftary suffered injuries. driver Roy Quern was seriously hurt.

Chicago Taree Anen Artius McPherson Philip Crull Cornelius Tlaftary Roy Quren

Union Leaders Willita Long Defend Pact Heard

Springfield reports a union dispute as Willita Long defends a pact amid accusations of overstepping authority. Officials Teed and Battuella face questions over mutual assistance with rival unions. Local council plans a La Villita restoration session Monday with Ruth Munril leading entertainment and public comment.

Willita Springfield N. Dee Tee Progressive Mine Workers Vpust Wil United Mise Worcers Unig Fae Davie Teed Dintrie Jack Brielle Gillespie Board of Tynwels WM W. A Battuella Kellie van Day UY Council Wil Nar la Villian Sesson Counsil Meaty Maverick Fed Bouncem Buvueday Speenl Mastean Tipina Arnties Ruth Munril Aid Milas Deanengite Tayenhiiny Ternau

Woman Charged in Mate's Slaying in Missouri

Police report a 59 year old Merritt woman named Vester Merritt was charged after her husband was killed. Authorities say the suspect admitted to involvement in the slaying following an alleged confrontation over another woman. The case remains under investigation in St Joseph Missouri.

St, Joseph Kaveryy Merrit Vester Merritt Anther Womers Luatsieligg

Livestock Market Reports from San Antonio and Midwest Rounds

San Antonio Livestock Market News reports high weekly demand with steady to higher hog and cattle prices. Hogs sold strong with top quotes near 35.68 and steady gains across weights, cattle receipts down slightly but prices mixed, calves and feeders firm, lambs scarce, and packing sows steady amid active demand across multiple weights and classes. Kansas City markets show hogs rising, steers firm, veal steady, and week closed higher with strong feeder activity.

SAN Antonin Livestock Gederal State Market Buga Stecker Commay Mansan City Kansas City Ateady Ateone Atrang Ian Nord Walt Arackers Atock Tulle

Markets Observe Holidays

Markets closed for Christmas holidays across major centers. New York Cotton Exchange and related markets shut today, reopen Tuesday. New Orleans and Chicago Cotton Exchanges also closed. Wins Jepes and Buenos Aires markets to reopen next day. England’s financial and commodities markets stay closed through Christmas, reopening Wednesday.

New York New York Cotton Exchange New Orleans Chicago New York Flack Exchange Curt

Cottonseed Oil and Meal Prices Reported in Brief

Sporadic OCR fragment lists prices and items such as cottonseed oil and meal with unusual terms and numbers. Mentions per can and various months or codes, but readable context is limited. Provides minimal market pricing cues without clear dates or sources.

Grain Market Reports From Fort Worth to Chicago

Fort Worth and Kansas City grain desks report on cash and futures for wheat corn and sorghum. Prices show mixed bids across No 2 and No 3 grades, with No 1 soft red winter and white corn values cited. Market activity notes bids offers sales and basis relations against tack at Fort Worth and Chicago cash grains.

Fort Worth Dee Erain Erain and Cotton Exchange Fresent Pald Harley Texas Kansas City Brian Close Mey Tuly Milo Mata

Money and Metals Exchange Rates in New York Dec 23

Prices across currencies and metals shown for Great Britain Denmark Norway Sweden Switzerland and more. Dollar rates for coins and consignments noted with emphasis on tea, lead, and platinum markets alongside export figures and bank discount terms.

Wohwmion Exctiangh New York Great Britain Ee Ganada Denmark Sinland France Germate Bennvalent Grodce Hunghey Walys Nether Anda Norway Mortuanl Jasin Kumunla Sweden Brazil Mexico Troan Hongkong Siinuebal Yngoalavie iZalan Conners Aerandy

Obituary notices for Ralph G Watkins 40 and Mrs Margaret Cook

Ralph George Watkins 40 died in Houston Friday. Services 2 pm Sunday at Tram Chapel of Riche Funeral Home with interment in Lutheran Cemetery. Survivors include widow Bertha Watkins sons Nelson and Charles Watkins of San Antonio and Stanley Watkins of Four sisters Mrs R A Michael of San Antonio and Mrs Margaret D Cook of 2002 Saunders Avenue. Services 2 pm at Buntay from Hagy McCallim Murray Chapel with Dr P B Hill officiating. Interment in Rosemass Burial Park under auspices of Alamo Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Also named are Pierce City Missouri and Teale ment of Ban Antonio, 26 years, member of First Brearion church Almo canottr and G A of B of YB susthere noun IE Land A G Cook of Ban Antonio and WW D Cook of Consort sister Mrs Nancy Bimenerman of Teedanda Beseh Call and Mrs hide Grinds of Peace Kavi Wolh 5 A J Nouthit at Oakland California FB Dowthit of Hdmand Okla Ad W GC and Sam Onuthit of Fleree City Io.

Ralph George Watkins Houston Riche Funeral Home Lutheran Cemetery Bertha Watkins Nelson] H Charles A. Watkins San_ Antonio Stanley Watkins R.A. Michael San Antonio Margaret D. Cook Saunders Avenue Nancy Bimenerman Call A. J. Nouthit Oakland Calif Dowthit Hdmand Okla Ad W. GC Sam Onuthit Fleree City

Texas Cotton Decline Spurs Farm Adaptations Across Regions

The article discusses how cotton farming is faltering in the southwest Texas plains due to soil depletion from short staple methods and low prices. Farmers shift to alternative crops and cattle, with government stockpiles influencing supply and prices. It notes a broader trend in other states and highlights market movements at the San Antonio region with producers, ranchers, and local auctions showing varied responses to the price decline and production pressures.

San Antonio Rio Grande

Holiday prices hold steady for San Antonio produce

A degraded flow of produce prices shows holiday markets steady. Items listed include Crates of Lemons 35.50 to 6.25 per box, Tomatoes $1.25, Grapes Emperor 1.65 per pound, Burbank potatoes 2.50 per 50 pounds, Bananas 20 cents per pound, and many regional varieties with varied crates and sacks across California and Texas markets.

San Antonio Coles Vado Rio Granite Valley Produstast Inca Lomatous Jonathan Gelery California Neeplant Texas Okra Orangea Mets Botatess Burbank Ruubarl Tate Yana Louisiana Growern Alert

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