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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
16
A dense OCR of a historical radio schedule lists shows, hosts, time slots, and network affiliations. It names programs such as Mexican Hour, Amateur Hour, and News segments, with various stations and callers referenced. The fragmented text cites multiple networks like CBS and NBC and notes times around 7 PM to late night.
A fragmented listing outlines Friday morning to afternoon programs across stations WOAI and RISA, noting shows such as Morning Serenade, Musical Marke, Kate Smith Speaks, Singin Sam Lo, Yourster Quarter Hour, AllStar Fann Show, and The Range. The dense scraping hints at numerous host names, times, and sponsor mentions, with gaps and garbled text.
Lord Lothian speaks in Chicago about a forthcoming address at the White House level. The official announces a dialogue with United States leaders through the Renewhls Retwork Lonent network, highlighting cross Atlantic diplomacy and a planned state visit.
The page notes a mix of broadcasts, theater and musical listings. Ann Sothern and Lucy Mofitoe appear among guests with vaudeville and concert plans. Bing Crosby is billed for a musical hall appearance and Damon Runyon is referenced. Frequent network and program notes fill the column.
A wide discussion on labor relations highlights growing employer efforts to improve conditions, including pensions, bonuses, vacation time, and group insurance gains. It notes union reforms, court actions against aggressive tactics, and rising acceptance of negotiated bargaining over strikes as workers and bosses seek stability.
Grace Moore is tapped to support Governor Haymond Baldwin’s highway safety drive by making recordings. A secretary notes Moore’s willingness, citing her desire to back the juvenile governor’s road project and pledge to lend influence for a safe highway campaign.
The cotton market opened with mixed tones as support from foreign buying lingers and trade demand stays active. Overseas interest remained buoyant in Birmingham and Liverpool, with futures showing gains in early trading and steady tone overall.
Market survey details fruit and vegetable prices across Texan and nearby markets. Notable items include potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, peas, apples, celery, and various greens with fluctuating Texas bushels and mixed regional quotations. The report notes general market steadiness, with occasional firm or stronger conditions in spinach and peppers.
Mrs Myra Pryor sued the St Anthony hotel company for 50000 in damages over injuries from a fall on November 14 1996 at the hotels cafe shop The case was remanded to the 73rd District Court after the State Supreme Court refused to grant a writ of error Her attorney Randolph Carter asked for the writ after the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals upheld the verdict and found no jury error The hotel address is 405 East Pecan Street
A garbled catalog of poultry and produce pricing and quality grades lists varieties and standards. It references mixed color and fancy categories, weight designations, bag conditions, and assorted percentages, with numbers resembling case counts, weights, and quality terms such as firsts seconds and mediums.
In Chicago and Kansas City market notes the day’s trading shows mixed prices for poultry and butter with receipts and stock conditions described as uneven. Reports reference eggs, poultry, and various regional potato and grain values amid fluctuating demand and weather impacts.
City news notes the University guild of St Marys University sponsoring the year’s first dance at Oak Grove with Lilly Homes Orchestra, admittance two cents advanced, details from officers. A stabbing incident on East Canmneros Street near Loyd Knotts and a wrestling instruction program by Baye club are also announced. Police report a man hospitalized after being stabbed by an unknown assailant. Knotts claims no recognition of the victim. A town club meeting at Police Station 7:30 PM Friday will reorganize with new officers.
Livestock prices and trading activity across major U S markets show cattle calves and sheep moving slowly with steady or mixed demand. Reports from Fort Worth Kansas City Chicago and St Louis detail varying weights, prices and seller activity as futures and packers adjust bids and stockers weigh options.
The report outlines activity in the S A Livestock Market and Chicago grain market with notes on winter wheat conditions and export impacts. Prices for corn, wheat, barley, and oats are given alongside market mood and rainfall effects.
San Antonio members of the Texas Federation of Women’s clubs will travel to Austin for the midwinter state board meeting on January 8 and 9. Local delegates include Mesbauns WX Jackson J K Beretta T M West A Worden Preston Dial and Wyle Barker.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Sunday night event linked to Mexico with unclear details. The readable items highlight a scene involving Patory and a possibly related group or venue. Further context from the original page is needed to clarify participants and exact happenings.
Southwest Texas oil reports Stewart Boyle No. 16 in Victoria County Victoria field showing production test results after perforation at 4778 feet and 18 inch choke. Initial flow several barrels per hour with oil and salt water. 55 barrels in 18 hours on smaller choke. Casing pressure dropped from 450 to 50 pounds. Locations staked for new wells by Trinity Driller Pennington Gore Barrel rumpary and A Weinert.
Charles Bertow 72 a native of Italy died at home in Baulylon after 50 years in the United States and 35 in Bexar County. Survivors include Mr. Adolph Bauer and greatchildren. Funeral Friday at Hogg-McCollom Murray chapel with burial at Rabher cemetery. Sidney Pardue 14 died at 123 West Locust Street. a native of Mr. Dh, resided 55 years in San Antonio. Survived by widow Anna Osmon Pardus. services Friday 2:30 p.m. at Hugy-McCollom Murray chapel. Rev. C. B. McShavink officiating. interment Masse cemetery. Mrs James M. Heflin of Park Hill Drive Malthe af Virginia, San Antonio resident 10 years. Services and burial at Md. Eterling, Ky. Survived by daughter Mrs T. E. Barnes. sons Dr E. Lee Heflin and BW Berlin. several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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