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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1939
Page
7
At the Plaza press night around GF, local debutantes and guests including Janice Garrett and Richard Arion gathered as candid cameras clicked amid noise. Newcomers, photographers, and onlookers mingled while a contortionist and other acts performed, drawing a lively crowd but triggering light chaos and humorous mishaps.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests neighbors discuss plans and approvals while local figures like Gustra J and K. Riggs are referenced. Mentions San Antonio and a jury, with unclear context and many garbled phrases.
San Antonio sheriff reports an outside person planned the Wexar jail break. A man arrived by black sedan at 3 am and attempted to rent a plane with three passengers. Investigators released no further details while naming two suspects in the escape plot and noting prior weapon and assault incidents connected to the case.
An Easter observance will begin Sunday morning at Wandtawn Atethadistenue with Rev. L. Batchelor and a district supervisor delivering seven sermons on divine mercy and forgiveness. The program includes a sunrise service at 7:30 and 9, with supervision by TLR Herzog and local scout volunteers assisting.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a club event with singers and competing individuals. Mentions charity hall, requests, and limited participation due to three member rule. References a choir leader and several unnamed participants, with partial lines about singing ability and expectations.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a Sunday observance during Boy Scout Week at a Town Lutheran church with unspecified times and participants. Local organizers, including individuals named in garbled form, are referenced but details remain unclear.
The National Spiritualist Association hosts a meeting at the Myrie Grockett hotel with Rev. A. Cerin of Taylor as president and speaker on "Motters Soistvintiin." Attendees include Rev. Isabalin, Powell Dn ins ine, Rev. Sadie Halstead of El Paso, Mrs. A. Cervin Taylor, and Rev. Aganita Thompson Izgilstar.
A Metaphysics group unveils topics including Bhakti Yora and Chodatian Lys ng and notes a talk by Nigel Roberts about planetary transit. The program is set to begin with a discussion of World Heritage and the transit of Jupiter through Pisces and references an Anteological Hdaoclallor team member.
A malformatted report covers a session starting around 2:20 with elected officers and committee roles. Included are names like Betty Rigetey, Kathleen Philips, Frances Caydlt, and Mra Faikie Qailley, plus residents from Austin and San Antonio attending as observers and reporters.
A chaotic obituary note honors Pope Pius XI and recalls his service. It mentions a solemn requiem mass at the university and outlines religious observances and university involvement. The article references professed mourning and devotion to the welfare of humanity.
The article describes a crowded scene with Nelson Eddy posing for autographs and photos at a Pacific station as his wife Ava Prapklin and Mrs. Sidy Ste. Eddy’s nervousness shows in camera poses and hand squeezes. Reporters recount the bustling event and the couple’s reception.
San Altiminius will join world services for Mass in honor of Pope Mas XI. Repose of the soul is sought with services in San Fernandes and diocesan leaders including Rev. M. A. Olonta and archbishop Avihar Drose attending. Monsignor Balviek Geattny and Very Rev. Bidhey Métrgoe will celebrate. Students of St Mary’s University will attend mass as university officials participate in the ceremony.
Five or six second-year students were named to the Hall of Fame at Sierra Antonian Junior College during a Saturday ceremony conducted by Ely Alnio. The event featured portraits in the yearbook and a concert with student performers as part of the celebration.
A Mexican education assembly was held at the PExtes library with officials honored by the Mexican colony. Vice Consul Rant G. Domingues introduced Omar dosefe and Professor Francisco Heya, while Mes. Tasaury and Martiney Garen' served in consulate roles.
The Lone Ranger program airs at 5 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on Htatley KSA channel.
Geant hop! for thin reeabey wl, WUT. Sackman, 87, previous Texas Trail Drivers leader, stricken Saturday by illness. He came to Texas in 1904, served as sheriff of Hays County, later as city marshal. In September 1937 he was custodian of the memorial balls, and was sealed president for the Trail Drivers Association. He has a son, Kelwie dockmasy of BS Page.
Scouts sponsor first aid contest with planned events and safety council activities. February dates highlighted precede a March 4 dispersal contest and March 19 council fire. Names and places mentioned appear garbled. main entities include Adena OFAE Aldenitrast and Albert Bowen linked to safety efforts.
A new Precancer Stamp Society was formed with E. Burke as president and G. A. Tarke as vice president. B. al Bladsae also listed among officers. The group aims to foster interest in stamp collecting and to support related fundraising efforts.
Fragmentary wartime page notes show Baer and allies in deadly combat with lines about battles and casualties. The text references spoutwriting, a fighter named Nayateon, and mentions a spatial fight theme with a focus on morale and danger amid an uncertain front.
A national congress for Spanish and Mexican Americans is planned for January 21-28 in Albuquerque New Mexico. Organizers say the assembly will discuss the status of Spanish and Mexican peoples in the United States and seek improvements in education and civil rights. Participants include Mave Crick, Raymond Chaversia, and other community leaders from Texas and New Mexico.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a competition mentioning Geraldine Farrell Geis Hertzhers Cup and several schools including Ursuline academy. It references a contest with a winner and second place, listing names and affiliations in a disrupted manner.
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