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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1939
Page
2
A lively open house showcased city equipment and a parade, drawing broad interest and entertainment value. Attendees enjoyed the display as a vibrant local scene despite limited relation to motion pictures.
A chaotic city hall scene featured a motorized parade with police cars, a garbage wagon bearing a parody label, a huge oat tree, and a county barkmobile as Maverick and Street Commissioner Paul Steffer sparred over reforms. Vernon Geyer performed an electric piano rendition of In Old Vil- Utas as Jeanette Feigenbaum and Ruth Warren Niuh led a New Year song. The mayor led a resolution for peace and New Year wishes as department exhibits remained on view in the building.
Funeral services were held at Raymondville Presbyterian church for Miss Nettie Curry on Thursday. She was a native of Raymondville and survived by her mother Mrs Mainie Curry, two sisters Miss Vena Curry of Raymondville and Mrs Dick Me Cubh of Salt Gap, along with other relatives.
Report outlines Sean Sie being tapped as chief of the Lenloged militiae amid a climate of dissension and censorship. Debates over press freedoms and wartime reporting surface as international powers contend with Russia, Finland, and other nations.
Fragmentary text mentions Spence and M A as a pair in a mixed contest with teams or limits, referencing San Antonio and Laredo and a export or prize. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Burton, a San Antonio oil operator and Aransas Pass developer, died after a Nov 23 collision with a Public Service bus on Post avenue. He suffered a compound leg fracture and internal injuries. Police identified the driver as Charles O. Harker. Funeral services set for 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Pal Heck Funeral Home in Karnes City.
Mayor Maverick orders a study to decide if more cabs are needed and fares are too high after a hearing on J D Coons bid to operate four cabs. Police Chief Ashworth will survey while Coons, L D Smith, and attorney Wine testify about cab supply and comparisons to other cities.
Rita Tail, 26, was struck on the head by an unknown assailant while walking along a street in Brookian Tao on the 29th. Police investigation is pending as authorities seek witnesses and details of the incident.
Emma Tenaynea wins the Personality Stakes by four lengths at Auditorum Downs in a presidential era style race. Richard Mann rode La Glory while Carl Wright Johnson guided the runner up, with Maury Maverick fading in the stretch and observers noting record turnout for the event.
The announcement outlines wage credit extensions under a security program. It notes continued employment irrespective of age for eligible workers, with McCarthy explaining extended coverage and conditions. It mentions widow and orphan benefits and dependent allowances, including survivor and survivor-related payments under the program.
A chaotic digest lists key 1939 events from Europe and beyond. Hitler’s aggression, Britain and France moves, Soviet actions in Poland, German mines and naval tensions, Franco’s victory in Spain, and political upheavals in Italy and the United States are noted, with reference to a pope’s death and other era markers.
The Boxar County Republican Women’s organization plans a January 30 event featuring L A author Antonia, with region-wide debates on national legislation and taxation. Leader roles and discussions focus on forum topics and local party activities.
Communications from the Western Front indicate limited movement with only minor artillery disturbances reported east of the Moselle river. The allied line notes no major developments as weather hinders observation and daily briefings offer nothing of significance.
A Kansas Methodist minister's family suffered critical injuries after a head on crash on the highway near Anton ia. Rev Hoopingarner and son James sustained severe facial and throat injuries while Thomas Guckian and wife Myra were badly hurt. Other relatives suffered lacerations and internal injuries as the party returned from a Christmas visit. Police described the crash as a seven miln whahant event with multiple injuries and hospitalizations.
Chicago Labor union for longshore drivers ousts president Robert Pitchie and Steve Sumner after a 700 member election. Henry Weber wins with 2023 votes over Harry Van Asten and Fitchie. Sumner loses to Thomas J. Haggerty. Kennedy named vice president and Bryant and Richards keep posts amid insurgent drive for reform.
The article notes steady local contributions to relief efforts for Finland and reports on the completion of the overpass across the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific lines at the Kelly Field area. Officials anticipate painting by mid month and indicate upcoming highway actions by the County Supervisors Court to close the road once the new route opens.
A radiogram lists General Frank M Andrews leading a War Department party visiting Fort Bliss in January. It names officers J B Gealn J W Azuevean Walter Robertson and others. The group is to travel from Eighth area headquarters to the Texas post as part of a war department visit.
Jefferson D. Burke, 47, once a night editor for the New York Daily News, died Wednesday at his Long Island home. Burke had a notable career in journalism and was tied to the Daily News during his years in New York.
Washington December 23 The Dies committee released a report asserting the California Communist party attempted to recruit new members among workers in basic industries such as oil railroad steel auto and aircraft The document cited a May 14 15 1930 convention proceedings seized by investigators and claimed state party membership around 1000 with 10 to 115 members in key industries The report labeled former Governor Merriam as the Charlie McCarthy of California's economic royalists and urged continued investigation with a proposed budget of 50 000 to 200 000 for another year.
Alfonso Gomez Morentin former postmaster general of Mexico left San Antonio at noon Friday by automobile for his home in Mexico after a brief visit. He arrived Thursday night after visiting friends in Juarez and El Paso and stayed at the Gunter hotel. He served four years in President Cardenas cabinet and attended the dedication of the Felia building and post office in San Antonio as a representative of the Mexican government. Ill health caused him to resign about three months ago and he has since been lying preparatory. He declined to comment on the presidential election, saying only that whoever the people want will be elected.
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