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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1938

Page

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Narcotics cases stack up as judge handles third in 24 hours

Federal Judge R J McMillan criticizes worsening narcotic conditions in San Antonio. Bessia Massey, 25, sold 5 12 grains of morphine to agents and receives three year term at Alderson. She claims 16 years as an addict. Lawman Tilman Laws, 26, alias The Houston Kid, found guilty under the federal narcotics act with sentence deferred. A D Chronister, 420 North street, guilty of parcalic fats with sentence deferred.

San Antonio Aves R. J. McMillan Bessia Massey Alderson W. Va McMillan Tilman Laws the Houston Kid Laws Lsted North Street

St Marys University Students Enter Speech Contest

St Marys University students enter the annual speech tournament at Baylor University in Waco on January 14 and 15. Debating topics focus on empowering the National Labor Relations Board to enforce arbitration in all industrial disputes. The team includes William Coughlin, Sylvan Kaplan, Lloyd Denton, and Henry Guerra with various contest roles.

SI. Mary's University Baylor University Waco John Luter National Labor Relations Board William Coughlin Sylvan Kaplan Uhe St. Mary's University Lloyd Denton Henry Guerra Tyler St. Mary's Iniversity Jaseph Horn Coughlin Guerra

Woman on trial in Still Possession case in federal court

Hevninda Perez faced trial before a federal jury on charges of whiskey possession. An October raid seized five gallons of whisky and the sil. The hearing was before Federal Judge RJ McMillan at the city courthouse.

Hevninda Perez Sted Camarga Street Tursday Rj, McMillan

Revival Continues At Glad Tidings Church

Revival services at Glad Tidings Church 139 Denver Boulevard continue through the week announced by Pastor Rev. J C Wilder. Led by Rev Leonard Norville president of the Texas Casts Ambassadors, the Assemblies of God youth group, the event features a former Dal las camp meeting church of the air associate and skilled musician evangelist. Services are nightly at 7:43 PM and popular with all ages.

Glad Tidings Church Denver’ Boulevard J. C. Wilder Leonard Norville Dent Texas Young People's Organization The Assemblies of God Narville Old Camp Meeting Church of the Air Dallas Wilder

Gasoline stations in San Antonio cited for honest weights

City weights and measures inspector C Speier reported December patrols found most stations using accurate scales. Only four were condemned and three rechecks required. About 30 penny scales in city sites were ordered repaired by January 3, with deadlines extended due to owner location delays.

San Antonio C. Speier Speier

Fines in Taxicab Case Against Levi Stevens

Levi Stevens of 621 South Olive Street faced $200 in fines in corporation court for operating a taxicab without proper credentials and without bond. Testimony noted the men were preparing to go fishing when arrested by City Taxicabs Inspector Townsend.

Levi Stevens South Olive Atreet Stevens Llu Townsend

Weather Precipitation Totals Across US and Territories

A fragmented weather summary lists precipitation and cloud conditions for many locations, including Port South Arkansas Helena Montana Houston Texas Laredo Texas Memphis Tennessee and Pasadena California. Reports indicate clear or cloudy skies with varying amounts of rainfall and degrees of deficiency, reflecting a broad intercity snapshot of recent weather patterns.

Ours Endl Port South Ark Gelveston Texag Glaudy Helena Mant Plouston Texan Huron Alene Honemeutt Sainkell Nane Anksonvaile Sale Iansna City SoSie Laredy Texas Loutaville Ryo Jamumy Gubhaek Aransae Pass Memphis Tenn Ash Am Minmmeanalis Choad Montgomery Ala ATHEM Niensite Newilies Haute Palanta Ga ‘Avatin Tex Rostom Moga Charleston S. Chandy Ean Frumeisen Calif Powey Chevewie Wyo Clear AL TE Sealife West Cuiegse Moody Rueda Ollie Lilidy Washington Denver Goin Wielhita Cleir Cenr Winniner Can EY Paso Clamy Nma Aria

Woman Injured in Fall On Housston Street Bridge

Mrs. J Beatwright suffered a broken pelvis after a fall from a bridge onto the San Antonio riverbank on Housston Street. She was hospitalized, then moved to leave the M and N hospital. initial reports said Boniwright, wife of a city investigator for the mayor, was among the injured.

Roosevelt pledge deemed conciliatory by leaders

Washington Jan 4 Republican leaders joined most Democrats in calling Roosevelt pledge conciliatory as he offers cooperation with business while condemning harmful practices. Some critics await his full business legislation message. Wallace echoed a similar conciliatory tone. Pending tomorrow's danger message, Congress plans to begin appropriations debates after a Senate recess.

Washington Roosevelt Iensensits Congress McNary Oregon Representative Snell New York Ickes Robert H Jackson United States Davis Pennsylvania Jackson Woodruff Michigan Wallace Pittsburgh Colby M. Chester National Association of Manufacturers General Foods Corporation Cope- Jond Democrat Gle Nnt Amu Senate

Lowest priced car combines economy with top features

The ad touts a car that offers the lowest price while delivering major engineering values. It claims long proven design and steady improvements across all major units, asserting better value for the dollar by matching economy and price with the best features and quality.

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Odd Auction Listing of Men's Coats and Boots

A compact price fragment shows assorted items including men s overcoats priced 43 50 34 75 60 00 and 47 95 plus values for children's pull on and cowboy boots and miscellaneous prices such as 7 50 4 00 and 3 35 The text resembles a catalog or sale sheet with scattered figures and item labels.

Leather Sale Highlights Suede and Coat Deals

Local sale lists goats and leather stock with discounted prices on suede items and leather coats. Prices range from 6.75 to 15.95 with multiple sizes and styles available.

Sale of Robes and Coats in Various Prices

Advertises robes including il sik and flannel robes, cocktail coats and sounge salts. Prices listed: $7.50 for Men’s Robes, $5.95 to $8.95 range for men’s robes, $7.15 for one style, $10.00 to $12.50 for men’s robes, and up to $15.95 for $20.00 class robes.

Sale of Men's Pants Prices Listed in Ad

An advertisement offers a full stock of men’s pants in several price bands. The listing shows extra fine trousers and Kup penheimer salt pants with prices ranging from 3.43 to 10.00 dollars for different quality levels and sizes.

Entir Kuppenheimer Salt

Raincoat Sale Post with Alligator Brand Coats

Sale announces a bulk clearance of raincoats including oil-nik fabric and rubber designs. Alligator make featured with varying men’s styles and prices from 3.15 to 8.35, highlighting bulk stock of 650 coats and multiple price points.

Sale of Boys' Clothing Items Across Sizes and Prices

A fragmented sale notice lists boys suits overcoats sweaters knickers jackets hats and bath robes with varied prices from 0.85 to 14.95 and sizes 2 to 29 years. The ad shows numerous item groupings including corduroy trousers long pants and leather jackets.

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