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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1939
Page
9
A dense OCR page fragment lists Todarsh Radio Programs with times and acts including Leo Todarsh and Armstroi or Armstrong, plus many show titles and sponsors. It reads like a late afternoon to overnight broadcast grid with musical acts, news, and public affairs across stations WOAI and others, named programs and timings.
A dense listing of programs across multiple stations and time slots from 6 AM to 7 PM featuring EISA RTSA KAUC WOAT RAC and various musical and news blocks. The schedule includes Sunrise Jamboree, Melodic Trombone, Metropolitan Opera, and University broadcasts with notices of no school and special performances.
Wittisin Green, president of the American Federation of Ceabor, to be heard at a Columbia tented event during a joint meeting of the Brothermed Jor Ewenne Workers in New York City. Honey seven will be presented. Also featured at the GBS Playhouse will be Lonwon (K'TEA) author of State all in a storekeeper role, with Tuck Charen discussing WTPAer.
A dispute over paying injured county workers prompts discussion by the Arapletean Federation of Labor and county officials. The court notes current law bars workers from day to day wages while incapacitated, stating payroll payments are not permitted in such cases.
Mrs. Elizabeth McGauley supervisor of WPA women’s projects asked county commissioners Friday for more sewing machines and materials to run the WRA sewing project. The project employs 4525 women, operates two shifts, with a government payroll expected at 367350 for the month. County aid would cover supplies increasing cost from 358 to 4090 a month, while city help was discussed but not decided.
Amazing Mr Mann is sent to the state penitentiary for two years after pleading guilty to accepting a bribe from A. T. Dictamann, former employee of tax commissioner Frank Bustock Sr. He will serve the sentence with four other prisoners, including Ate hadlo Peng, an escaped convict captured by Deputy Sheriff A. D. Miclas, Louis Gotan, Anstenlo Ohleda, and Margarita Rosales.
The theft reported at Harate Marin school involved two loud speakers, with burglars removing knobs from radios and stealing cash and clothing items. Local principal Joe Heller noted the break in, while other listed thefts include a plate, an overcoat, and trousers. police investigation ongoing.
A Dallas man will speak to engineers on practical topics at a meeting organized by the G3sn Antonia Bee- Honor for American Spatible of Electriess Ewelricety. Section chairman Sonilers will preside. The event takes place at the Bubble avenue company auditorium on Jones avenue at Dallas street.
Two Townsend clubs of five members each are scheduled to convene for mowing activities at Bexar County. The event is set for Sunday, with Palm Heights noted as a nearby landmark and a local fence group also mentioned.
A dense market summary lists prices and arrivals for fruits and vegetables in Texas and neighboring states. It notes shipments to New York Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Detroit with crates of cabbage cauliflowers onions beans and carrots among others. Prices show steady to firm trends and several entries cite specific crate values and arrival counts.
Market news shows feeder cattle and slaughter calves at mixed prices. Hogs and sheep traded unevenly with demand influenced by weight and class, while cattle receipts remained variable across weight ranges and markets in Texas and nearby districts.
From Miami dated February 24 reports state that secret naval games testing American defenses in the vital West Indies area remained tightly guarded. President Roosevelt’s battleship withdrew from the Virgin Islands as officials questioned whether a decisive three-day exercise by White and Black squadrons had occurred, noting the Houston’s last dispatch gave no maneuver details.
Crain markets report a dull day with scattered purchases and hedges removed as slightly better flour business in the southwest influences prices. Australian and Chinese wheat shipments to Liverpool ease European demand while southern hemisphere exports rise. Corn remains steady amid heavy rains and low export activity. Lard futures edge higher as spring planting looms. Prices listed for San Antonio grains and hay by local markets reflect modest activity and range shifts.
Four youths were taken into custody after attempted burglaries Friday. Patrolman Wahrmund detained two 15 year olds found prowling Mrs. L Bethea’s yard, another 19 year old was captured on the premises, and a 14 year old was seized behind the Trevelers hotel. The youth claimed to be from San Benito and possessed a room key.
Easter Sunrise committee of East Antonia planned annual sunrise service at Brackenridge Park Sunken Garden with a pageant featuring reserves Abd mismeds and professional girls. Broadcast plans included a feature televised service with Marguerite Iugman and other officials noted.
St Marys University law action Friday bought courtroom furniture from Dexar County. The commission agreed to loan a judge's bench and witness stand, plus jury chairs, to be used in mock trials at the new school.
Obituary notices record Wiley Siiwene Eareyy with surviving children and grandchildren and funeral details at Charles Honovan chapel with interment at Mission Burial Park under Amy Ladige Ho. Another obituary notes Auryly March with four daughters and a son, funeral at the Martinex-Critt Teal pivtors and service at San Fermindo cathedral, burial at Ban Fernando.
New York Feb 24 cotton prices show 2 to 4 higher due to improved Liverpool cables and trade buying. Week buyers from New Orleans and Liverpool, with Bombay selling and Asradhig entering new futures months. Old crop pressured, May around 6.0, October steady near 4.40. Memphis and Bombay offerings offset by spot houses and foreign interests. Under tones steady, early trading mixed as futures flirt with gains.
Reports from Taiaks indicate active markets in currencies and metals with mixed prices. The text lists quotations for cot ton, silver, and copper, noting slight shifts and various bid and ask levels, while futures show modest changes across months and contracts.
The week saw varied wool prices with generally steady to firm levels. Foreign markets influenced the trend as Texas Texas and New York showings reflect demand. Western growers held price lines while Eastern districts reported active mills. Policy notes and domestic shipping terms follow market reports.
Commercial egg and poultry market notes from New York and Chicago show steady to rising prices on russet potatoes and assorted poultry items. Reports cite deliveries, revised stock levels, and regional price variations with specific mentions of Colorado, Florida, and Kansas markets and ongoing wholesale activity.
A garbled market report notes stock activity today with leaders showing gains. The piece mentions Hopkins and a Des Moines context with signs of improvement and overseas markets turning upward, though the text is fragmentary and hard to parse.
County Judge Charles W. Anderson signed a call for a school trustee election on April 1 without prior permission from the County Commissioners Court. The action sparked astonishment as Anderson asserted consent was unnecessary, while critics noted the move could affect trustees in the district. The notice also indicated elections in several districts scheduled for April 1.
A jury at the state medical panel proceedings levied $50 fines on two counts involving M. Bhelton of 118 Lockford Court Priday and Shollan. Priday received one day in jail after a $5 payment. Kersts Nonttall of 22) Woy Mitage Court faced compensation charges tied to a certificate from the state medical examiners. Jack W. Knieht, investigator, filed the charges on March 5, 1943.
The San Antonio newspaper guild postpones the gridiron banquet planned for March 7 at the Plaza Hotel. The chamber director from Gunter will preside at the postponed event as past presidents are recognized. Jesse NH. Pletcher and Kean Tann are named for awards honoring outstanding and young gifts for 1930.
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