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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1939
Page
3
Mendes, 23, a Holston Elementary student, creates murals with colored panels and dynamic scenes. The work showcases local student art and a youth-led mural program, highlighting hands-on creativity and community expression.
A favorable House committee report backs a remission bill on interest for delinquent ad valorem taxes. The measure aims to ease tax burdens for taxpayers while limiting revenue losses, sparking debate over Treasury positions and broader fiscal implications.
Members of the Methodist churches in San Antonio and vicinity will hold a training school at Travis Park church starting Sunday February 19. Lead teacher will be Dr W Taliferro Thompson of the Virginia Theological Seminary Richmond VA. Other instructors include Mrs G We Kent Wichahachie and Dr Lu F Sensabsyeh among others.
Indiana legislators debated a $10,400 appropriation aimed at easing freight shipping costs for Southern governors. Governor Townsend backed the measure despite Arkansas Governor Bailey’s opposition as lawmakers pressed for broader aid and a $35,000 freight rate relief plan, urged by the Indiana chamber of commerce and other supporters.
Three American cardinals Denis Dougherty of Philadelphia George Mundelein of Chicago and Francis Spellman of New York prepared to depart for Naples and Rome to join the conclave that will elect the pope. Their mission marks a historic first for U S cardinal participation in selecting the new pontiff.
A custody suit in Wilte Plaing New York on February 1 challenges Marian Talley’s claim to custody of a daughter. Attorney Eckathom and others say the child cannot be placed in a suitable home. The case involves a past marriage and a request for the child’s return.
A subcommittee named in a Washington briefing invites top nominees for a get acquainted session amid undisclosed allegations. The panel lists several figures including Chatman Bailey and other nominees, aiming to verify qualifications and avoid conflicts with maritime and civil authorities.
The Rhylite Wheatley Lions face Houston's Wheatley High in a Saturday night game at the recreation center. It marks the third meeting of the season between the clubs with Houston seeking a win after recent losses. A separate girls game is noted as the first in a long while.
Chester Evans named director of the Beacon HM Peeshylor CirEss unit with duties to lead a canvass and organize membership. Term set to begin in March.
Federal prosecutors plan to seek a new trial date in Albuquerque as they press retrial over a WPA conspiracy case. The jury had acquitted 14 defendants, deadlocked on the rest, with Stanley W. B. Miller leading the remaining defendants and linked to Dennis Chavez’s son-in-law.
The Federation of Lateran Men's Eagles, Texas district of the Liberty church, will hold its first annual convention at St Martins church in Austin. HB H Cohs and Henry Heh from San Antonio serve as president and secretary for the state wide group. Ochs will teach a Bible class and business matters will be discussed beginning at 2 p m. Delegates will attend to topics on Christian cults and related problems.
Sunday morning services at Hacehoay Pisce Christan church will feature Pastor Francis Barnes speaking on Be Prepared. A gathering follows for Scout activities and a brief meeting at Central Chelstiah chitds with the senior and pane people's Christin Enhanver societies at 6:30 p.m.
Representative P.D. Diedison of Soh Antonie spoke against a bill to forgive penalties and interest on ad valorem taxes. He warned it could shift tax burdens and favor tax dodgers. The discussion included a claim that another measure could erase $4,000,000 in taxes tied to teacher retirements.
The Bexar Facts by Frank Brady and staff notes a collage of names including Nelson Eddy Elizabeth Graham Margaret Blackallen Gene Davis J E Tyner and others. It mentions advertising shots and radio programs and hints at social rounds, sports, and literary interests across figures like Joe Jamar Lucille Dyer and George Hutaler in a fragmented community ledger.
New York February 1 7 The Dewey trial continues with prosecutor J Eines on policy racket charges and two witnesses slated to hear. The district attorney presented four weeks of testimony and final witnesses include James B D G Murray S Sawyer and Germaine Cosa from Repsistites county.
A clearest report shows steel producer stocks ending 1947 up by around one percent compared with the prior period. Data from American Iron and Bleed Institute indicate overall gains, though loan rates moved less than expected amid shifting market conditions.
A protest led by Microa A. Maynes, president of the Daughters of the Texas Trail, denounces Texas trail drivers as cold blooded and cowardly in a Western Story article. The piece claims drivers attacked a Givian war, urging the public to support their own causes and blaming outsiders for regional strife.
In San Antonio a faithful husky police dog helps four patrolman and deputies locate a lost dog’s owner on courthouse steps. Lie Brute’s team traps a suspect, and the owner agrees to protest at the police precinct while the dog enjoys water and care.
A brainsengined pursuit plane claiming speeds above 350 miles per hour appeared in Cauit Field amid American defense build up. Constructed by Lockheed Aircraft at Berbank near Los Angeles, the craft features twin engines and military devices. The plane was tested at an aviation base with security tight, while church pastors prepare evangelistic trials by Rev. A P Shirkey and Rev. Dunn at Nehres Park chart.
Local ad jot notes promote baby chicks and poultry items with Sight Wonk Ads offering broader reach. Mentions a tenth of something and a jet model code F-21231 as a reference for the ad writer.
An advertisement style feature previews The American Weekly's upcoming issue. It teases stories on rackets and racketeers, fashion trends for milady, a mystery tale, and a photo spread with celebrity profiles. Promises insights into wealth, beauty, and social intrigue with Sunday distribution.
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