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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1939
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR passage references individuals such as Alfred Piper and Virginia Foster, with scattered mentions of places and roles. The text is garbled, collapsing into names and brief phrases without a coherent news event or clear context to summarize into a factual item.
San Antonio native Sack Hooper recalls 45 years in film. He worked on First National Productions and Wing years, with Universal and Hal Chach, freelancing mainly in Hollywood. The letter notes close friends and a talk of radio dance acts overheard in clubs as a glimpse into old show business networks.
A garbled diary style entry cites names like Joe NNW and Morrison amid references to a theatrical weekly and stage seating. The piece mentions Stan Jesse James and other performers, plus a trip to New York, with scattered remarks about performances and social chatter from the night.
In a disorderly scene at a local gathering a fight erupted among members with names, roles, and a tense aftermath. One boy faced aggression and later a caretaker helped restrain him, while a woman described fear and needing to ask his name as the incident unfolded.
Mrs Logan, wife of a San Antonio restaurant man, awoke to a living room fire. She carried a baby, a two-year-old, and a four-year-old from the burning structure while fire chief J G Sarran and assistants fought the flames. The residence was destroyed with damage estimated at 23003.
A series of burglary reports list items stolen from multiple victims. Jewelry including diamonds rings and watches valued around $6000 along with purses coats cash and clothing were taken from residences and businesses on Ridgewood Fulton West Commerce Guadalupe Flores Crockett and nearby streets. Victims include Kathryn Wooley Alya Gibby Doe Sitcliffe and others with losses ranging from a few dollars to several thousand. Police investigating.
Members of the First Texas regiment of We Junior Yanke plan a hike and picnic on February 22, with a departure from Lions Meld. Col. Earl A C Hilgizinutotham, regimental committeeman, noting a marble contest scheduled for February 18. Organizing a Juniors Yank troop in the Fort Sam Houston area was discussed at a regimental committee meeting in the National Guard armory.
Plans for the Navona Flower Show in San Sa lonia are underway with S A Florists attending. The event, a showcase by the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, will feature exhibitors from around the world and new plants and flowers.
Charlie W. Riggs, professor of biology at St. Marys University, will speak on Recent Trends in Experimental Zoology at a San Antonio Scientific Society meeting. Lue, a member of the chemistry department at the University of San Antonio, will discuss Kam Salivation. Knox, chair of the program committee, announced the events for Tuesday.
Mrs Avery presents a review of Rachel Plaid's A Chis fre Heaven Too and a Mark Twain program. The event, open to the public Wednesday at 15 pH, is tributed to welfare and raised funds for the party.
Three conferences sponsored by the FU district of Western Texas Presbyterial will be held Thursday at First Baptist Church Hackberry Road Ne Hyanka treating and open in Rega Wormett of ATL denninhiations. The meeting will run from 1 to 5 p.m.
Neery H. xline a former Fort Monmouth signal corps soldier was found asphyxiated at the Alayne Tourist courts, 194 Jones Avenue. Police say Exiine Weg decharged from the army January 25 and was en route to civilian postservice duties. investigation ongoing with limited details.
A fragmented historical page recounts hate filled valentines targeting groups with caustic jibes and threats. It notes repeated offenders and printers using stale plates as communities react to insulting messages. Citizens debate the impact on public decency and safety amid Valentine day tensions.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a reflected satire or political mistranscription. Mentions Congress secrecy, business, and governance phrasing, with garbled lines about amendment reactions and a vague “Visible Ink” note. No clear people, places, or events emerge.
A Fair Trade association lists members and says a mass meeting will be held Monday at 3 o clock. Public is invited to hear speakers explain the proposed reforms and their impact on retail liquor dealers beauticians and cosmeticians and independent filing station operators.
Bexar County chapter of the American Red Cross announces its annual meeting. Captain E Schick, adjutant, and Marshall Eskridge will discuss the Red Cross and the Army while officers outline the year’s accounting and roster. The event will be at 9 a.m. at the San Antonio venue.
Louis Hess will discuss methods for drying and freezing shell eggs for commercial use at the Technical Club meeting. The talk will cover general aspects of the egg business, economics, and technical considerations. The session starts at 1:46 PM in Room 205, Blac Bonnet.
A dozen injuries were reported with nine people hospitalized at Robert B. Green after multiple weekend accidents. Names and ages include Allen Thomson, 13, Kentucky Avenue resident, and Ramon Peres, 6, of Teysford Street, among others. One child died after a serious crash while another was burned. details remain incomplete due to garbled OCR.
Police seek the driver of a Tec truck after Ragnotue Martinez, 31, was fatally struck by a truck while walking near Medina and Digypigo streets Saturday night. Witnesses say the truck paused then accelerated, with accident investigators led by Revert B. Gretton and L. F. Yate noting the driver appeared to strike the victim deliberately.
Two brother pairs among victims treated after attacks Monday at a hospital in De Leon Hidalgo area. Injuries described as bruises and scrapes after a street altercation near Maleriey and Santa Rosa. One 17 year old suspect held by police as investigation continues.
In a disturbance at 259 Tuthew Drive, a object struck a window near Steinwie and injured none. Neceafter, Steiwile warned to be cautious at home as police noted the event near Bundy Hight.
Five men attacked and beat two soldiers on a Monday, taking $16 and $3 from Daniel McMullan and Stout at Grovsy hospital. Stout reports the robbers fled. police seek suspects.
Fragmented OCR ads describe sale items and rentals on East Laurel and North Side. Listings include an unfurnished apartment at 50% East Laurel, a two room furnished house at 627 West Magnolia for $35 monthly, a 1935 Chevrolet de Maxe coupe for $295.6, and various classified notes with prices and locations.
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