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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1939
Page
14
A garbled OCR passage from a San Antonio area page references local ads and personalities such as Melvin Levy and Danhi Tack, mentions the University of San Antonio, and notes court fines and jail terms for traffic or minor offenses. It reflects a jumble of ad-like items, names, and stray quotes without a clear single story.
A fragmentary report centers on a San Antonio car dealer and associates who allegedly set up a sale to lure customers into autos while others planned to collect fees. The narrative hints at a release of identities and a scheme unraveling among involved parties.
Police arrested 16 year old in Cuero Texas after a pistol was fired on Scully Pepper Street near Mandiay School. The youth, identified as Garcia Moréley, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and weapons possession. He was released later on bond under 82k cash. Hartard Hanson and A Guirre led the arrest.
A Times report notes a fourweek span with multiple burglaries in the Louie Works area, including a larder theft. The Cupler road resident Bhouth Av Drbecker recalls prior break ins and says the incidents involve property taken from homes and leased dwellings. Police involvement and local club discussions at a Friday meeting are mentioned amid confusion over dates and names.
On February 15 members of the Post Office will observe the anniversary of the day they entered the postal service. Robert Gothard and Cito Bua in the sealing division and HI Duke, cashier, are noted for the occasion.
Y M C A camera club to elect new officers at lobbied venue exhibition of prints by Nathh Flores. Secre tary Berneyd Holland reported a theft of $5 during a listed event. Members engaged in activities and planned displays in the lobby as part of ongoing club events.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Second Division concentration drills from August 25 to September 4. It mentions units, deployment at a fort and ships, with references to Fort Warren and domestic locations, implying mobilization and movement of infantry and auxiliary elements for a forthcoming campaign.
A bizarre incident reports a strange animal killed by a vehicle on Mission Road after a daytime patrol. The creature had a monkey-like face and catlike ears, prompting authorities to investigate the cause and nature of the animal involved.
A theft at J. O. Murit's residence on 138 HK involved the loss of a large quantity of baby clothes and an alarm clock. The burglar also took night attire and other articles, with details scrambled in the readable fragments.
A fragmented report notes that about 1740 children were given vaccines as health workers battle an epidemic. It mentions many pupils already immunized and references fears of a rising spread, with authorities urging continued vaccination amid the outbreak.
Officials report a controversial health program within the Joon School system, detailing mandatory vaccinations for students entering elementary schools. The plan aims to prevent disease, with enforcement at school entry and ongoing monitoring of compliance.
Rev Meeker McKinstry, formerly of St Mark's Episcopal, is ordained to become bishop at the Cathedral Church of St. Helen in Wilmington Delaware. The consecration is led by Presiding Bishop J C Henry and by other bishops, with ceremonies at the Christ Episcopal Church in Newark and regional clergy in attendance.
Fragmented OCR text describes cooks ill and prisoners fed, mentions menus, a master of breakfast P. Dueharne, regutiv eng, and a person named Chick of Polls Oye Feileny seeking subabbats. Narrative is garbled with names like Crooge Roberts and Robaiis, suggesting a satirical or erroneous report on a kitchen or prison feeding incident with unclear dates and outcomes.
A fragmented report from San Antonio references stockyards, feed costs, and a local trading scene. It mentions Ruben of 3980, a 26 dollar figure, and a county lake, with notes on a fire trial and renewed business ties. The piece hints at economic pressures and ongoing market activity in the region.
FragmentaryOCR notes describe burglars and a suspect named Andres Trevinn with unclear details. The garbled text references a March date and mentions actions around a city location, suggesting a crime report or police note with minimal readable facts.
Kelly plans for about 166 students as March classes and transfers are arranged. Officers and cadets from Randolph field move to the training center. The Philippine Army officers and faculty organize lodging and schedule, with expected arrival of many students by March 1.
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