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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1938
Page
2
A retrospective on early 20th century divorce filings shows colorful, verbose petitions with blanks for names and dates. Modern notices favor plain, typed forms, fewer scandalous details, and standardized language.
Turkeys stolen December 2 from Ben Javier of Texas were recovered Saturday. Two Mexican suspects were jailed in connection with the theft. Jesus Cardenas Jose Dr Az and Manuel Marquez charged in Justice of the Peace Reymond Gerhardt's court. Cardenas apprehended as officers traced the crime to Chicago.
Bexar County Commissioners halted action on a petition to pave the Jones Malsberger road by adopting a neither grant nor deny stance. A 50 strong property owners committee urged show of plans to pave in the north county. Commissioner Dar warned granting would derail bids set for December 30 funded by $80,000 warrants, leaving road advocates dissatisfied and hinting at renewed protest after Christmas.
Funeral services for L. W. Banning 21 motorcycle officer who died Friday from injuries when his bike struck a web pavement at South St Marys and Pereidz will be held Monday at the Forter Loring Chapel and also at 5 Gerard's church with Pastor J. A. Bauer officiating. Rosary Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Loring chapel by Holy Name society and Knights of Columbus. Interment in San Jose Burial park. Survivors include his widow Mrs Lathe Banning 715 Essex Street and brother and sons James and Edward Banning.
Shirley Temple led the stars in a Motion Picture Herald poll as the top money making star of 1933 with Power and Gable among the top ten. The list ranks actors by points from votes, with Temple earning the most points and others like Gary Cooper Bing Crosby and Norma Shearer also high.
Retired U.S. Army General McKinley, formerly adjutant general and president of the Fort Sam Houston National Bank, was hospitalized Saturday at Port Sam Houston hospital. Officials report his condition as not serious.
W. B. Spearingan aged 61 president of the First National Bank died at his home early today after several months illness. He is survived by Mrs. Spearingan, two sons, his parents, three brothers and one sister. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Harry L Hopkins, longtime head of the WPA relief program, was sworn in by Associate Justice Blaney Reed as secretary of commerce in the Roosevelt administration. The ceremony at the White House drew about 55 guests including the president, Mrs. Roosevelt, and other officials and allies.
Mayor C. Ke Quin granted a Christmas Eve reprieve to a mixed collie police dog slated for death. The dog must be adopted immediately, charges waived, and a veterinary check and inoculation performed. The animal may be inspected at Jeapue Skelter, 1041 Brady Boulevard, by potential adopters.
Abe Yeager reports that by next July aircraft will perform upper air soundings once done by pilots. The Weather Bureau gathered data from flights up to 17,500 feet, using instruments called apples. Field work faced hazards and incidents, but a transition to field and microbarograph use is underway with Stinson and Kelly Field personnel preparing operations for January 1.
Plans for a radio aerology sounding station involve attaching instruments to balloons to rise twice daily. P P Hemphill heads the weather bureau at Stinson Field and will oversee the operation. The system uses high frequency transmitters to relay atmospheric data as the balloons ascend. Operational timing to be defined by the year’s schedule and weather conditions.
In Dallas on December 24, Highland Park High School requires students to pledge non-membership in secret Greek societies. Reports say involvement in these groups risks removal from athletics, extracurriculars, class fees, and graduation with honors. School officials argue secret societies threaten student welfare and democratic spirit.
Mrs Harman cheered as the Swyelle mascot returned Saturday after an automobile crash on the Austin Highway Friday afternoon. Despite injuries, Mrs Harman and her party worried over the missing mascot Sweetie, who was later found at Ells Tourist Camp. The dog showed signs of distress but ate little and was unsettled by the events.
In Budapest on December 24 a well known eye specialist from the University of Budapest, Professor Lea Tiebermann, shot himself amid fears that a new law would restrict Jewish activities and eject Jews from many professions. The professor was a half Jew.
John W. Scherp Jr a 24 year old CCC camp worker was captured after a trap with a dummy package. He confessed to attempting to extort 20000 from Mortis B Sachs a clothing merchant and philanthropist. Scherp faces up to 20 years and a 5000 dollar fine with bond set at 6000 dollars. He sent a letter threatening death to Sachs family if payment was not made.
Congressman elect Kil d ay and his family will leave Monday for Washington DC to assume duties as representative of the twentieth district of Bexar county. He pledged to conscientiously discharge his duties, avoid publicity, and vote per conscience for the welfare of his district and the nation. Guy P. Allison, a former newspaperman, will be secretary and accompany Kil d ay to Washington.
The thefts occurred Saturday in San Antonio with two women reporting stolen presents from autos on Cynon Street and Saunders Avenue. Items included shoes, hose, clothing, and a wallet with a ten dollar bill. A burglary at Lenora Bull Bar on West Commerce Street yielded wine bottles and a smashed piano.
Mel Sorensen, 40, confessed to extorting 2700 dollars from Troms G. Hovelgee, a 54 year old former distillery executive. The note threatened harm and was placed in Loyflace's car, with part of the money recovered from a houseboat on the Illinois river.
In Kansas City on Christmas Eve I. J. Pendergast, Democratic boss, will host about 7000 guests at an annual dinner at the Al 8 northside restaurant. The Democratic organization also distributed around 20000 food baskets to needy families today.
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