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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1939
Page
7
A compact listing of Today radio segments and features across the day shows. Includes program blocks such as In the News and various musical slots with host and time notes. Mentions of several stations, hosts, and performers appear in a dense schedule fragment.
A dense schedule of morning and evening radio and television programs. Listings include musical circles, news by air, eyes openers, travel segments, children's shows, singing programs, and local interest features with multiple station times and host names sprinkled throughout.
Fragmentary OCR describes religious figures in Paducah Kentucky around 2005, noting church affiliation shifts and conflicts. It mentionsPresbyterian references, new congregational movements, and a scene where refugees sought shelter at a church. The text is garbled and difficult to parse clearly.
The Central Christian church gathered eight members Monday to decide how to invest silver dollars from a Sunday collection. About 500 attendees heard Rev. C R Lindley discuss their use for missions, food, or reinvestment to benefit next Sunday. Some visitors declined cash, while others suggested sending funds to missionaries or aiding the needy.
Livestock market notes from San Antonio area sales describe varied cattle, calves, goats, and sheep receipts. Cattle and calves show limited strong demand with several price ranges cited, including fat cattle around 40 to 60 and calves from 20 to 40 dollars, while goats and sheep show steadier demand and consumer sales noted with multiple weight classes and prices.
A mixed day in commodity trading with prompts of firmness in wheat and corn while pork demand remains slow. Reports from Chicago and New York show export interests and inland prices fluctuating amid unsettled market conditions as buyers eyed February and March deliveries.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Texas exhibit for an international world fair, mentioning New York and San Francisco venues and a schedule tied to federal taxation reforms. States official Fran Beret of Millerna district announces preparatory details for the fair and related tax changes.
Fragmented text discusses long used household items such as a razor and rolling pin, noting their origins and makers. It references Ballinger residents Mr. and Mrs. A P Bresk and mentions various antiquated items and origins with unclear dates and names.
Fort Sam Houston sends Private Worrall, a native of Illinois, to the Panama Canal Department after completing initial training. The enlistment move follows a noted performance at the Fort, with dates and locations provided in the dispatches.
An obituary item lists Aira Goaltne Mmelle Thani aged 18 with survivors in Germany and Texas, mentions funeral services in San Antonio and Pleasanton areas, undertaker firms, and multiple relatives including Mrs Regia Dub ner Mrs dutherlin Metzner and Mrs Christina Teinhard. It also references Marshal Baker, Myxs being native of Germany, and several other individuals with scattered details about residence and dates.
Paris reports on a clandestine broadcasts from a Mediterranean coast resort radio station spreading revolutionary propaganda. The station uses codified messages to reach French colonies and protectorates, advocating separatism and a fascist crackdown in response to repression while praising new tactics and warning against sympathizers. The piece notes authorities tracing the broadcasts to a yacht or trunk transmitters and mentions plans to widen transmission to 44 meters.
An official report states Memngil was appointed to the San Marcos board this week. The action follows a deal and involves a notable figure, with references to the ManCoa and Walter 1 tier mentioned in connection to the appointment.
A dense OCR fragment lists poultry and produce items with locations, prices, and traders across multiple regions. Mentions include MATCAGO HEALE ENCAGH and various brands, weights, and sales notes, though much of the text is garbled.
Reports show improved truck crops across South Texas with favorable rain in vegetable producing areas. Rice and onion crops benefited from timely moisture, tomato and lettuce plantings advance, spinach nd dryland areas yield steady, while berry production remains challenged by cool spells.
Galveston's seawall groins and shore protection measures were completed and accepted by the U S Army Engineers. The government approved funding of about $360,060 to halt beach erosion and protect the foundational seawall along Galveston's coast.
Washington report notes the Wage Hour Board sues the Malnied Umbilking corporation of New York City alleging underpayment of many employees. The suit seeks back wages and penalties under the fair labor standards act. The article cites wage requirements and potential damages, emphasizing shifts and pay rates.
In Beppney, Australia, February 2, a New South Wales legislative debate urged a birth-rate boosting program dubbed the Stork Derby. Labor member Fy Thirke proposed a plan to encourage larger families, citing social and economic goals amid mounting demographic concerns.
A cryptic noted item lists a prize for a spinning wheel at a center in Mh with references to individuals, locations, and unclear details. It mentions photographs, contact hints, and partial names, suggesting a local display or contest entry with mixed fragments.
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