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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1939

Page

15

Davisson Wyat wedding at Mark's Episcopal Church

In Mark's Episcopal Church Monday evening Miss Betty Joe Wyatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wyatt became the bride of Horace Greeley Davisson son of Mrs Horace Greeley Davisson The Rev Everett Jones officiated The couple will make their home at Fort Knox Kentucky Following the ceremony a family reception was held at the bride's home with Christmas decorations and white dining room decor.

Christ Mark's Episcopal Church Betty Joe Wyatt Charles Wyatt Horace Greeley Davissoh Horace Greeley Davisson Everett Jones Bouvardia Hono Robert Thomas Wormen Isabela Somerville Plenter Dymble Lula Kate Hill Robert Thomas Werman Wieuts Mazon Tess Charlton Mary Frances Dittmar Fred Poste Victoria Willa Beard Day McNeel Monterrey Mesto New Orleans Frank Newton James Farquhar Ini Farquhays Farquhar Helen Nix Mineral Wells Texas Nix Houston Henry Salford al Todd Todd Std Fathier Henry Delsey Galveston Wind Mir Mes Henry Belssyier Vartel Frank Haggard Shéry Louis Fite Haine M.D. Kilian

Army recruiting drive faces failure to hit January strength goal

Washington reports indicate the army’s intensified recruiting push is unlikely to meet the January 1 target. Officials had warned the goal was too high and that more weeks were needed. As of December 14 the regular army listed 210,340 enlisted, with 227,000 directed by Roosevelt and the national guard at 235,000 expected.

Washington Roosevelt Tse Roostvalt National Yard Witec

Kansas Citian Guest of the Stouts

Mrs Albert I Beach of Kansas City spent the holiday week with Mr and Mrs Stout. She recently returned from Mexico City and plans to spend the rest of the holidays with the Stout household.

Kansas Citian Albert I Beach Kansas City Bof. Stout Mexico City

Dance of Cotillion Club Is Gala Event

A Christmas Cotillion at the St Anthony hotel featured black and white deco with a white Christmas tree and smaller snow motifs. Santa Claus delivered gifts after midnight and a large U shaped table hosted officers and directors with guests numbering about 230.

Christus St. Anthony Santa Clarus Lewis Hart Club of Gold Apor Willian Castedy Wallis Warren Macy English Dickson Gordon Friedrich Willi Ochs Betty Kuntz Utr John T. Logan Roy Lesllody Edith Cachra Dar Labatt Margaret, Wikenant John Frost

Man Goes to Jail to Avoid Trouble in Norlly Medina Street Incident

A bleary eyed man, held by Follee Facsday and Trnlog, goes to jail to keep out of trouble after a street argument in the 100 block of Norlly Medina. Police report an earlier quarrel and plans for a further clash, with District Anelo Talojonn cited.

Anelo Talojonn Norlly Medina Street Tnkon Spring Mollan

Maury Maverick and Huth Face Tax Refund Suit

The case against Mayor Maury Maverick and County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert V. Huth seeks 32000 in refunds tied to back tax certificates. The defendants argue statute limitations and improper certificate details, while bond firms join as negligent party witnesses. Attorney Carl Wilpich Jolson represents the defendants.

Bexar County Aginst Maury Maverick Albert V. Huth Suth Maverick Suite Agshist Mavettes An Dia Carl Wilpich Jolson

Christmas gift hints to officers after wild goose chase

Deputy sheriffs Alvin Trieacuimta and Roy det fords were dispatched Christmas day to Bay Porta avenue and Olmos drive after a wild goose chase. Officers posted a notice promising a real value item to anyone returning the stray party, but details and description of the item were withheld.

Christman Alvin Trieacuimta Roy Detfords Bay Porta Avenue Olmos Drive

Braniff Planes Resume Schedule After Weather Delays

Braniff planes were to depart on schedule Tuesday as visibility in the San Antonio area improved. A 6:20 a.m. Dallas flight arrived over 16 hours late due to poor weather. Several Braniff trips were canceled by rain, snow, and sleet, with only a single plane proceeding.

Boston Braniff

Boys Club to Open New Year Day

The Boys club will be open New Year day from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The club president announces the board of directors meeting and urges attendance for the holiday observance.

Dolorasnaireel Wal Schnin Board of Dl Inctors Ctu Ayen Larongh

Wish Power Lines Silence Phones

Rural residents of Honda face limited phone service as rural electrification boosts costs and degrades telephone function. The telephone once a lifeline for news, contact, and urgent calls is described as a disruptive burden, with reduced neighbor contact and delays in reaching doctors or obtaining advice.

Molly Heisman Honda Soany Rink Power Maxis Urals Siberda San Mes Atan Testliy

Wallace Plan Deemed Not Oppressive by Wallace

Secretary Wallace declared today that his farm certificate plan is not a tax on consumers but a progressive measure benefiting low income farm growers. He said higher income groups would also gain through improved prices of agricultural products, while financing farm programs via a processing tax.

Washington Wallace Wwashinda Agriculure Departimen Morgenthausel

Three Gun Bandit Shoots Himself Involved in Home Robbery

Washington dispatch reports a gunman entered a four man home in Meardy alley with a boy, 18 year old William Parnnington, forcing him to walk as the bandit plundered a wallet. A shot rang out injuring the robber as he fled, pursued by authorities.

Washington Justice Department Willian Pananington Meardy Alley

Ex-Poland President Moselcki Leaves for Swiss Sanatorium

Former Polish president Ig nace Moselcki fled to Ramana during wartime and later left Taiwan for a Swiss sanatorium seeking treatment for hoark disease after physician consultations granted permission.

Bucharest Ignace Moselcki Poland Taiwan Bwitzerland Moselcki Ramana Ak Rislan Germain

Open House at City Hall looks to accept Carnegie grant

Thursday morning officials plan an open house to formally accept 15000 dollars from the Carnegie Corporation of New York for the Ta Villa restoration project. The program will feature the song Willita by Jeanetta Botgenbaum and Warren Nunn with music by Bertran Sinon and others, amid debates over project features and local views.

Hcanbin Carnegie Corporation of New York Willita Mes Jeanetta Botgenbaum Rum Warren Nunn Bertran Sinon Vio- Wy Otte Rayreleben Pionn-Ace Seordion Mand Puleentiaun Yale Nidalgo Washington Street Jeffersonlolivar Postoffice Agures James Munroe Jdass San Christianyrah San Antoniang Ava Amet Winder

Measles cases mounting across city limits

Tipton city health officer urged parents to protect young children as measles and whooping cough show upward trends since November. He warned of rising cases and advised keeping sick children home and seeking medical care for any exposure or severe symptoms during the Christmas holidays.

Sat Antonia Yang Tipton Altbougi Ministry of Cases Dei Alan Upton

Finns Laugh Over Soviet Promises

RELSINKT dispatch reports Finns mocked leaflets dropped by Soviet troops promising an eight hour day and two weeks vacation in exchange for Finland's submission. Finns note workers already enjoy a shorter work week and a two week citation holiday, highlighting the propaganda as ineffective.

Relsinkt Russia Ilviiane Anoh Finland Pegeo

Dee Taylor 26 Receives Christmas Aid and Donations

An earlier messy notice reports Dee Taylor aged 26 receiving Christmas toys clothing and aid from a community drive. The fragment lists charity items and names Camblés and Cheishyire, with unclear context and several garbled words.

Taylor Dee Fool Ly Taylor

Fatal Air Mail Flight Crashes During Inaugural Run

Rome December reports say Italian authorities will maintain regular air mail service to South America despite a deadly inaugural crash. Seven people died when a plane carrying Lisp load from South America to Mogador French Morocco encountered a storm. Among the dead were Antonio Rupp and two Brazilian journalists. the crash did not halt plans for the new service. In Asheville North Carolina, a former North Carolina state official and prohibition official died at his home.

Rome South America Mook Nani Mogador French Morocco Aubhorthes Rilo Anonio Rupp Gtaie Fone Otto Ttaltia

Miss Judy Jones to Visit Abilene for Debut

Miss Judy Jones of Abilene will arrive to be the guest of Ming Herter Variion and attend her debut. Len and dings, eRe Gliy, Red and Byran Tonkersbey host friends for Christmas dinner. Teddy Claire Stempe and Miss Joyte Regie of Minnesota plan to visit for the holiday.

Judy Jones Abilene Heral Dy Tames Ming Herter Len Dings Red Tonkersbey Christas Teddy Claire Stempe Iam Miss Joyte Regie Minnispotis

Emperor Hirohito Conveys Gratitude For Better Ties

Tokyo dispatch reports Emperor Hirohito in formal attire expressing gratitude that relations between Japan and the treaty powers have improved. He notes the upcoming budget request for new taxes to be reviewed in the current legislature during the opening session. Attending diplomats include US Ambassador Joseph W. Nye, UK Ambassador Sir Robert Leslie Craighe, and German Ambassador Maj. Gen. Eugene Ott.

Tokyo Hirohito Japan United States Joseph Ww Robert Lesiie Craighe Furgene Ott

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