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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1938

Page

3

Resignations Shake School Board Amid April Elections

Hill Youngblood tendered his resignation to the board of trustees, Leo Brewer succeeded him, and two members indicated they would not seek posts in April. Dr. Mary King Robbin and Dr. James Ollers faced election considerations, while a state ruling on appointment terms awaited. Brewer as president and pressure-group concerns frame the political tension surrounding the upcoming April vote.

Gohcal Hill Youngblood Leo Brewer Wuld iMrs H. O. Wyneken Roger Stokes Mary King Robbin Charles Dickson Brewer James P. Ollers Bae James FP. Hollers Dr. Hollers Ningblood X Committee Massachusetts J.C. Cochran Syartem

Teacher Becomes Citizen by Proxy

Federal naturalization officer Peter J. Pong recalls an unusual case in San Antonio where B C Vicentini, a Sidney Lanier school instructor, became a citizen by proxy while abroad in Italy. Vicentini swore loyalty to the United States. M H Anthoni, then a San Antonio naturalization officer, administered the oath and issued the citizenship papers upon his return in 1920.

Peter J. Pong United States Pong San Antonio B.C. Vicentini Sidney Lanier School Castelbelforte Italy Vicentin Puno Camp Travis Hackensack N. J B.C. Vicentine

Homicide Charge Filed in Car Death Case

A homicide charge is filed in the death of James W. Gummings 76 of 622 Peck Avenue after a Cadillac driven by Sweltenfuss struck him on the night of January 19. The complaint lists 1801 McKinley Avenue and names City Policeman J B Gannon as prosecutor in County Court No 2.

Sweltenfuss Lsted McKinley James W. Gummings Peck Avenue J.B. Gannon

Tax List Delinquent City and School Back Taxes 1915 1936

Delinquent taxes as of November 4, 1937 prepared by Paul Williams Survey. San Antonio city and the school board accept the list as correct for back taxes from 1915 to 1936. Only entries with $50 or more in any year are shown, including year of delinquency, owner, and property description.

Paul Williams San Antonio Schutz Wares Orien Way Wydw BRSD Royle Uganda Terrell Dick OL B. Bentto Meueratann Gua B Crmandy Fapan

Accident injures retired banker on Dewey Place

Police investigated an accident involving N. S. Graham 80 retired banker of 31L East Dewey Place struck by a car at McCullough Avenue and Dewey Place last week. He suffered a severe leg injury. Light Classified advertising will help your business grow. Dial for fin adwriter.

Priday N.S. Graham Dewey Place McCullough Avenue Fin

Police auction yields meager proceeds at federal sale

The federal auction led by Judge McMillan netted only $88.50 from a mix of items including tires and jewelry. Prosecutors, including Chief Dyen and Chief Alley Pets, reported penalties of fines up to $500 for various charges of possession and related offenses.

Neo Ein Mariano Cervantes Alley Pets Pytel Dyen Fur Farm

Water use rises in January for San Antonio

San Antonians used more water in January than in December, reports water board manager W. W. Masterson. He cites frequent rains and cold weather as the December decline, with January pumping totaling 587,075,000 gallons versus 561,021,000 in December.

San Antonians W. W. Masterson Water Board Masterson Adwriter

Bicycle Theft Case In County Court

Judge Matthews presides in County Court at Law No. 3 as Sealle D aged 40 of Washington D C is fined 19 dollars and given a ten day sentence for stealing a bicycle from Junior Monier of 724 East Myrtle Street. The testimony notes the defendant is a disabled war veteran.

Sealle Washington,d Matthews Gaddis Junior Monier East Myrtle Street

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