Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1939

Page

3

Alienist Called In For McCall Case Inapall Raid

In Raibord Florida February 1 attorneys planned to send an alienist today to interview Frank McCall and save the furyous kidnapper James Halley Cash Jr from an electric trial. One of McCall's lawyers would seek a stay from the United States Supreme Court while asking for a state circuit court plea. McCall had little hope when his execution was carried out Friday by the electric chair over an hour earlier.

Raibord Fla Siensb Hei Frank Mc Pierce McCall Sy Wen James Halley Cash Jr Provide C. A. Artiett Jesper McGall United States Suopreme McCall Srisan Chapman

Mardi Gras Climax Draws Massive Crowds in New Orleans

Tens of thousands filled streets as New Orleans carnival neared its peak under Rex and krewe revelry. Masks, music, dance, and displays painted the city in festive splendor during the bustling Fat Tuesday mood.

Mardi Gras New Orleans Rex Misrate Laséa Uni

Rumors Fly Over Courts and Celebrities in Turbulent Mexico City

A scrambled column reports on whispers about a U S Supreme Court vacancy with names like Wiley B Rutledge and Denwerat Washington. outlines celebrity chatter on marriages, film figures including Mickey Rooney, Gloria, and Norma Shearer. mentions an assassination attempt on Batista and a planned merger in New York. notes a racehorse named Chariensnield and various entertainment industry rumors from Mexico City and Hollywood.

Garibaldi Gabriel Furcal Paul Gailice Sherard Mapidan Mexico City Choi U.S. Supreme Court Brandeis Post Schiellenten Denwerat Washington Wiley B. Rutledge Teniversity Mickey Rooney Kansas City Moris Oberon Alexander Korda Hollyroog Tino Reset Bing Crosby Mirche Balin Shilu Ja Carer Egypt Ronald Colman Neel Gowri Batista Mexico Tim Selznick George Cukor Oie Witt Kay Devry Diamond Horseshoe Richard Pore Eleanor Whitney F. Backet New York al Jong Lest Tallulah Bank

Broadway Gossip and Theatre Headlines of the Era

A dense collage of entertainment notes covers royalty in London and New York media, radio shifts, cast rumors, and upcoming retirements. It mentions Jallatia’s attendants, Jolson quitting, Benny Goodman, and Benny on the Paramount stage, plus actors like Liz and Grosby. It hints at politics and industry figures, including Governor Seaman, Frankie Hyers, and George Bernard Shaw, all in a brisk, tabloid voice.

Onwartiees Jallatia Fis Gervants Dawesment.ventures Netherlands Stawart Georgie’ Hale Gals Ab Grosvenor Trovse Laidon Grote Burs Rot Bestiff Jaca Benny Kuesten Plagstad Met Tundows Joe Louis Jack Roper Liz Reate Everett Grosby Bing Florence George

Road Worker Hurt in Gasoline Explosion near Wetmore

Alton Wahl of Wetmore sustained serious injuries Tuesday when gasoline exploded near machinery at a county road project. Wahl, an employee of the road commission, was near the gas source when the blast and ensuing fire occurred at the work site near Wetmore.

Alton Wahl Wetmore Merhad and Surgical Wahl Conny Sonmissioner Raber

Pleads Guilty to Impersonating Federal Officer

A 43 year old, identified as Litlefield, pleaded guilty before Judge McMillan to charges of impersonating a federal officer. He admitted posing as a retired Army officer to cash a large check at the Gunter Hotel. The sentence was deferred for a probation report.

R. J McMiTin Iarypey L. Littlefield Littlefield Gunter Hotel

Plummer Presses Tax Rate Debate Amid City Budget Talks

Township and city officials weighed tax rate actions as Plummer pressed ahead with tax statements despite an unofficial rate of1.88 per hundred. Mayor Quin noted rate adoption requires a formal ordinance read twice. Discussion touched on 1.25 as a possible figure, back taxes, and the need for administrative economy to meet city obligations.

Duesfay Plumer Duesday A. Quin Quin M-Houck Trummer Wsday Deine Fo & Collection Texas San Antonis San Antonio Otter Signlund Press Pulde Park Coomissioner Jacob Teublaln Officis

Mexican Supper Planned by O E S Chapter 782

Mrs Sally Littlepage, matron of Order of the Easter Star Chapter 782, announces a Mexican supper for the benefit of the group. The event is set for Friday February 4 from 530 to 730 PM at the Miz AG Hart home, 246 Chicago Boulevard, with a small admission fee. open to the public.

Priffay Miz, AG Hart Chicago Boulevard Sally Littlepayge Littinpage

Tax proposal sparks wide opposition in Senate hearing

Senator Morris Sheppard and Congressmen oppose the FDR tax plan, citing objections from mayor Theo Plimmer and Tax Commission. Connally, Elday, and other officials press for changes while arguing the impact on city employees and residents.

FDR United States Daly Connally Bork Mayor and Tax Commission Theo Plimmer Heave Morris Sheppard Congressigan Paul‘Elday

Autograph Hunters Dazzle Box Pacis Scene at Ballet Ruso Event

FRANK WALTER SYMONDS JR recounts a chaotic day amid autograph seekers and film stars in Mexico. Celebrities LUPE VELAZ AGUA ROJAS MARIA R MAGNOWN SITTON CHARDIN WAY RIE and others draw fans while news crews and a Baylor guest mingle. A theater crowd, motorcycle stunt talk, and a wild gallery of names illuminate a busy cultural moment in this era.

Frank Walter Symonds JR Olangy RUS Piaytd Hinston Carlos Ross Irgal Cinematografica Mexicenn Els Lupe Velaz Mexico Filmine Mies Agua Rojas Marta Margarita Rojas DE Lopez Viaero Maria R

Fragmented Ad Notice With Scattered Details

Readable fragments describe requests to cancel an advertisement and list misc items, prices, names, and locations. Mentions include found items, a reward, private bath, estate references, and a mix of personal names and places, suggesting a miscellaneous classified page snippet with ad cancelations and stray notes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inapall Coldist SS Joseph's Fox Olds Walkter Winchell Broadway Diva Budge Nick Saints Eleanor Welm Rose North American Aviation Company of Califor Nia France Cosany Ional Ing Plané Motors Just Motors J. Benny G. Burns Richard W Whitney Sing Sinz Ras Das Cain Betty Erdulan Ghic Johnson Olsen Yegy Groves Hugh Jobin Pal. Jahnsen Stelocentab Rennington Dewey jEsGuardia Frankie Hyers Club 18 J Goblu AL Gapone Alcatraz Waleh Gove Jarors Pennsylvania White House Eric Moller Milton Mackaye Scribner's Clare Boothe Cawellul George Bernard East Houston ST Atindas Searex Treasury Post Ton Fels The Treasury Plummer Eeerk Lydia Py S the Boxar Pacis Eltasa Carolyn Gash Ates Eli Favayiin Radio Net Alexander Waco Robert Mudi Cleveland Baylor Greox Mary Gason Couriar Wavasuta Anetonto Younga Cate Cipara Andrew Dackson Bill Tage Icono Charlie Dickeon Inne the Glen Thissing Brady LUN Skokgms Res Wien Theogetar Waale Mick Freud Wennine the Light Light Ada Pirat Way Jonanly Rick CALI Nortil Tor Ronilly Flro JO Ayreon Hind Jody Aken Tao Mae Honse Rene Fifth Street
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication