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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1939

Page

5

Tax Board Finalizes Property Assessments Probe

Four form testers were mailed notices about final property assessments. Some firms protested, others had agreed rates after Plummer negotiations. Protests will be heard Wednesday as $1,000,000 was added to city values. 4-Hour shifts and new machines streamlining tax rolls were planned for Monday.

Belardey Com Theo M. Plummer G. Rodgers Con Dany Teporl pApithe Group Plummer Golgstoner Board of Ipqualization Fects Sante Claus Eecept Wich Rodgers Company Aiity Board of Alualization Isl Alana Miliary Lax B. Ny

Louis Granata obituary lists family and service details

Louis Granata 1 12 Wral Sa Ras street obituary notes services at 4 pm Friday from the residence followed by a mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church and burial at San Fernando Cemetery. A native of San Antonio and former resident of Chihuahua Mexico for 30 years he was a member of the primary family. Survived by brother Yi F Rodriguez and other relatives.

Louis Granata Wral Sa- Ras

Army Orders Read Across Washington in Casual OCR

A garbled military orders list from Washington dated January 5 details numerous officers and postings. Despite severe OCR errors, names such as Col. Robert Arthur and Lt. Col. Catt J. Hew York appear, with transfers among bases like Fort Humphy, Seattle, Rochester, Langley, and Hawaii referenced amid scattered place names and ranks.

Washington rCol Robert Arthur Wail Humphy Catt J York Tia Stewart Philhuilur Seattle Philippine Rochester Inal J. Imperator Fort Banco Fort ‘Piette Joim A. C Hawari Xeller Sohn We Gilchsist Flah Barton Edenr AL Sitvayer Iramma Norte Bol Hawaii Rath Rhudy Bolling Field Hewo Theatore Anderton A. Ci Hawati Kelly Fia John Mcronmell Héndulph Richiats Hawati Ie Lindsey Davnid Re Lavon Oh. Ca Mawatt Hawei Langley Tvl Sabir

Civil Aviation Drive Planned in 1939 Miami Event

G Grant Mason of the Civil Aviation Authority announced a plan to train 200000 citizen pilots over two years. The program, conducted with 11 colleges and universities, aims to bolster aviation readiness amid foreign threats.

MIAMT T—Linsi Acronaulic Authority Bay Tarry Ovwn Aviation Prograpr Une Aeronautisen G. Grant Mason CAA Oxlay Mason Pmalnistralava

State Sues to Recover Land in Dallas Trinity Bed

Texas Attorney General Gerald Mann filed suit in Fifteenth District Court seeking to set aside a land grant by the Land Commissioner to Ray for 183 acres atop the former Trinity river bed in Dallas. The state alleges the purchase as a preferent right to unsurveyed school land was invalid, the price was grossly inadequate, and the award violated state rights, asking to remove clouds on the state’s title.

Austin Gerald Mann Pilsy-thind W. H. McDonald Wolsh Bay Ray

Radio Challenge of Europe Met by U S

The United Elites confront Fascist Europe's radio efforts aimed at South America. NBC announced construction on two new transmitters for Latin America with three already in operation and antennas built to reach Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro.

New York Europ South America National Broadcasting Company Latin America Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro

Seguin Man Dies of Auto Injuries

Seguin resident William Thiel aged 37 died in Seguin hospital from skull fractures after a car collision Wednesday. The crash also killed his wife Mrs Thiel. occupants of the other vehicle, Mr and Mrs A Kreuz of Crane and Mrs Laura Vogel of San Antonio, were uninjured. Thiel is survived by two daughters, Mrs A T Kottse and Mrs Charles Paull, both of Begin.

Seguin Jan Sear William Thiel Thiel A. Kreuz Crane Texas Laura Vogel San Antonio

Porterlorians Plan Musical Program at Tobin Hall

The Porterinritus rolertainers featuring Mengtte Shas and Cecile Kern will perform at the San Annie Christian Endeavor union meeting Monday night at Tobin Aull Presbyterian Church. Rev. Glenn Murray of Harlandsle Presbyterian Church is slated as best speaker. Plans note a February 12 union service at Central Christian Church.

Porterinritus Mengtte Shas Cecile Kern San Annie Christian Endeavor Dnion Tobin Aull Presbyterien Church Glenn Murray Harlandsle Presbyterian Church Union Christian Endeavor Union Central Christian Chiatea

New Road Plan Offered for State Debt Relief

Austin reports a special highway committee proposed a plan to allow the state to assume about 184 million dollars of local road indebtedness without issuing bonds. The plan shifts bond payments from local units to the state treasury using a share of gasoline taxes and a percent of road fund receipts to cover principal and interest.

Austin Jan Oneia Special Highway Committee Ihe

Frankfurter to Appear Before Senate Hearing

President Roosevelt nominates Felix Frankfurter of Harvard to the Supreme Court. Protests as a red ta ctist and Jew from New York Boston and Massachusetts groups question his views. Senate Judiciary Committee chair Neely says a thorough review will precede any speedy confirmation.

Washington INS Senator Neely Democrat West Virginia Neely Prankfutter Senate Hugen L Deck Supreme Court Leagwe New York Miasschusetts Constitutinist League Constitutional Crusaden of America Collis 0. Redd Prankfurter

San Antonio CPA Ray L Pope to Speak at Accountants Forum

Ray L Pope a certified public accountant of San Antonio will speak at a meeting of the International Accountants Society forum Monday night in the Milam building. He will also preside at a round table discussion after the call. The meeting, the society’s first since 1539, is expected to be attended by all members.

Ray L. Pope Pune San Antonio International Accountants’ Society Forum Milam Pope

Goebbels to Take Six Month Leave as Nazi Rumors Grow

London reports claim Propaganda Minister Paul Joseph Goebbels will exit the Nazi leadership for a six month absence after a Berlin hospital stay. The move follows a series of incidents linked to Goebbels and rising tensions with Goering, seen as rivals to Hitler.

London INS Paul Joseph Goebbels Miyitate Laprtus Bre Berlin Hitter Chronicle Goebbers Propaganda Ministry Witlcl

San Antonio Market Reports Mixed Cattle Sheep Trade

Local ranchers and buyers reported varied receipts at the San Antonio market with cattle and calves up to date while hogs and sheep showed mixed results. Prices fluctuated with week declines in some classes and strength in others as buyers adjusted to holiday effects and regional demand.

San Antonio Andre Ansas Hawestouk Kansas Usdat Mort Blain Mediven Lambs Matind Wethery Tom Head Angers Tardee USDA Fri- Gay Everare Werk‘s Tani Parkers Maellis Hoga Lo Willy Aye Ivsdai Hoge- Rees Webbla Butchor Yealera Tans Tor Matt Ty theelAry Selmer TY Pueda Eliined

Bond market closes as Treasuries steady on gains

Trading reports show government bonds holding firm with yields muting losses as investors watch currency moves and inflation data. Stocks drift, while corporate bonds show mixed results across sectors as traders assess policy signals.

Texas Market Report on Spinach and Vegetables

The South Texas spinach market shows late shipment activity with mixed cash sales and several cars on track. Reports note steady to firm market conditions across cities including Cincinnati Detroit St Louis and Baltimore with Savoy and Texas crates priced around steady to higher levels.

South Texas Savoy Cincinnati A& Clear Aruch Steaty Texas York Tosa Wualel Fay Kadvas Earlot Avivals Ag Leuck Detroit Baltimore Vlaydy Market Aleady Dustiele St. Louis Kansas Texag Coatis New York Leach Texay Texay Hall Sreten Si2ene Caliifornia St Laula Market Steady Texex Atriyn Texew Fiat

Produce and dairy markets show mixed price movements

Readable lines show varied produce trading with lighter shipments on some items and steady to higher prices for celery lettuce and potatoes. California grown items like onions and peppers appear with specific prices, while dairy products in New York and Chicago reflect mixed movements and firming requests.

Night Dance Event Promises Prizes and Prizes and Music

fragmentary notice outlines a city dance night with prizes, admittance, and a play or showcase. references to a sun night event, an eagle ball, and payments around 250 to 350 units, with names and roles unclear.

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