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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1939

Page

4

Monday NIHNYS to OHS MadInhor ses quarrel and league clash

The Commercial league double header at Brackenridge gym features Monier Plumbers vs Easley Service Station in a National division tilt starting at 8 p.m. The Alamo Jewelry Second Medical Regiment in Wtte American division game and Brennan’s Jewelers face Valencia Grovers as a crucial pennant race hangs in the balance.

Brackenridge Alamo Jewelry Monier Easley Jewells Valencia Grovers Alaron The Medicos Monitz Ted Ater Omala

Hollywood Gossip Roundup On Remakes And Stars

Hollywood columnist notes quick remake trend with memory of classic hits such as Prune Page and The Blue Angel. Mentions Norma Shearer, Greta Garbo, Hedy Lamarr, Ingrid Bergman, and Mae Murray in future project chatter. Also details cast whispers, studio deals, and star sightings from Jan 15 Hollywood scene.

Pal O'Brien Hollywood Hildy Johnson Star Marlene Dietrich Josef von Sternberg Leo Morrison Marlene Sorhe

Warrant row in Coker county court over rescinding bonds

The judge and commissioners clashed over warrants issued for road work as Uhr defended legality and urged testing in court. A petition from the Coker Community Civic League opposed further warrants while Palmer pressed for answers on perceived inconsistency amid calls for funds and a public meeting at the Coker schoolhouse to push constitutional review.

Uhr Anderson Judge Anderson Angerson Coker Community Civic League K. B. Palmer Coker Funes Jones-Maltsberger Uhy Mestres Unr Palmer James R Davis Tocel Attornney Davis PL A. Walker Ostar Abbe Weltizen Donnell Monnday

Wayne Sabin Wins Dixie Net Tourney

Wayne Sabin of Portland Oregon won the Dixie tennis tournament in Tampa defeating Bitsy Grant of Atlanta 6 3 6 3 in the semifinal singles. Sabin used net play and cut shots to gain a steady lead while Grant struggled with net errors and timing.

Wayne Sabin Tampa Fla Portland Ore Bitsy Grant Avlanta Gel Lau Grant Gran

Fitzsimons Pioneer Rancher Dies in Kerrville

J S Fitzsimons a prominent West Texas ranchman died at a Kerrville hospital. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon with burial in Kerrville. Survived by his widow Mrs Lillian Fitzsimons four daughters Mrs Rober Smith Mrs B J Martin Mrs Louis Holsfield of Houston and Mrs F E Hopkins of Kerrville and a son H A Fitzsimons of San Antonio.

J. S. Fitzermans Kerrville Pitsions West Texas H. A. Pitesions San Antonio Olf Maan God Renchman Lillian Fitzsimons Rober Smith

Juvenile Board Confirms Appointments Amid Debate

An official discussion records Judee Everett Johnson urging Pickess confirmation and broad support for other confirmations. Judge Bary L. Howard notes county judge appoints with board approval while praising the juvenile board's past efficiency. Seven replacements will replace five former workers, with cost concerns raised by Judge Anderson about potential budget overruns.

Judee Everett P. Johnson Pickess Boles Bary L. Howard Thirty Seventh District Court Suckerhlads Auventte Board Juvenile Board Anderson

Mexico Pays Off for Bandit Raids Killings and Indemnity

Mexico agreed to pay indemnity totaling 100000 dollars to British French and Italian nationals harmed by revolutionary bands in 1916. The foreign office said the payments prove Mexico will meet its financial obligations. Britain received 300, France 300, and Italy the remaining amount.

Mekive Vity LNG Areeda Mexico Via Zapata Filives Foreign Office Great Britain France Italy

Dog Catcher Dies of Rabies in New Jersey

In Jersey City New Jersey Edgar B H Campbell a dog catcher died at a medical center after extended treatment for rabies. Dr E Cronk New Brunswick health officer said Campbell was bitten on the left knee November 10 by a mad dog in New Brunswick.

Jersey City N. J. Jan. IE Edgar BH Campbell New Brunswick Metical Center E. Cronk New Bruunswick Jett

Indictments Allege New York Alcohol Ring Operation

Six defendants charged in Syracuse with complicity in a central New York alcohol ring that allegedly defrauded the Treasury of about 5.0 million dollars in taxes. Indictments found in October accuse the ring of operating 48 stills across Upstate counties. Salvatore Palenne and brother Joseph of Utica named as leaders by U S Attorney Ralph L. Emmons.

N.Y Syracuse N. Y Dan New York Treasury Department Ayburs Upstate J. S Ralph L. Emmons Salvatore Palenne Joseph Utics Emmons Ring

Sunshine Broadcasting to Buy KTRA Station for 9300,000

Amarillo publisher Gene Howe reports a hearing on the purchase of radio station KTRA by Sunshine Broadcasting for 9300,000 to be held in Washington on January 17. Howe, in San Antonio on related talks, notes rainfall reports in Amarillo and discusses political prospects including Garner and Dewey, while staying at the Gunter hotel.

KTRA Sunshine Broadcasting Company Washington Gene Howe Amarillo The Broadcasting Company Howe San Antonio We Hearst John Nance Garner United Siates Garner Gonder Hull Roosevelt Thomas Dewey New Yor Gunter Hotel

Murrel and Jesse James Era Legends in a Mississippi Tale

A ragged historical narrative traces John Murrel and his Murrel Clan ambitions dating to 1835, amid legends of slave uprisings and Mississippi outlaws. It links Jesse James to frontier crime, noting his capture era, robberies, and the myth of his invincibility, while detailing mishmashed names and era figures.

John A Murrel Morrell Murrell Maehes Op Ory Feltidg Mississippi Epworth League Miurrel Jesse James Captain Kidd Martel Possinie Jack of Ventification Tessa Nic

Local Social Notes From The Bexar Facts Page

Frank Brady writes a bustling social roundup featuring Herman Rogero and Pete Ben Gele among locals like James Wingenta r, Alberta Belch and Wesley Mabrito. It captures evening outings, small town shops, theater art chatter, and community figures as they navigate everyday life in Fredericksburg.

Herman Rogero Pete Bengele Dick 3Wain Bermuse P. S James Wingent Tarry Lawler John Williams Mary Trey

Kentucky Better Because of Color at Majeste

Walter Brennan leads a Kentuckian animal star cast in a color film at Majeste, contrasting Derby horse glory with feuding family lore set in 1860s Fort Sumter. Loretta Young and Richard Greene play romantic leads amid authentic Churchill Downs and blue grass scenery, with farm breeding shots at Zanuck’s Valencia ranch.

Woolford Walter Brennan Techniculor Kentucky Wll Run Amy Walter Bretitin Fort Sumpter Loretta Young Richard Greene Jack Dillon Jr Goodwin Nda Churchill Downs Louisville Blue New York Ares Ynet

Racing Notes Preview Big Handicap Races at Santa Anita

Racing notes discuss betting on the $100,000 handicap at Santa Anita and the $39,000 Sun Pascual handicap next Saturday. It lists top hopefuls including Shgavetl Miln Men Heelfly Bapasa Saint Arthur Frou Bourbon Kine Gosum Sir Raleigh and other contenders for the 300 grand event.

Sant Anita Tiaus Shgavetl Miln Men Heelfly Bapasa Saint Arthur Bourbon Kine Gosum Sir Raleigh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brennan Norma Shearne Tika Chase Ina Claire Wien Iirsk Clare Booth Miss Chase M-G.m M-G.-M Twa Everyot Norma Hedy Lamerr Algiers Walter Wagner M-Gem John Wayne Republic Wayne Raoul Walsh Wanger Shige Coach Maxie Roxenbloom Mae Murray Mac Bette Davis Kit Lindsay Tail Waggers Lh Century-Fox Joseph Schenck Harry Grand Wallace Ford Mons Sacramenta Governor Olson Lana Purner Greg Bautzer Cocoanut Grove Virginia Bruce Jack Ruben Will Taye Ruth Chatterton Lamarcow Ida Mar Ceoil B. de Milie Miss May Andersons Alent Boxing Tonight International Arena Wenner Umar Wile Fa Artiow Yearing St KTO Walter Winchell Dally Mitten, Inc Broadway Missouri Jomalestone Hhe Overland Frail Aduit Barbary Coast Chicago Mississippi River Natches Trace Natchez America Harpes Big Little Migajat Wiley Yowse James Boys Bob Ford Mr. Howard Jesse Crittenden Miszouri Kelly Burnatteyo Burnette Thurston Courtright Short Ib Ae Missom Jeyat Eaines Jr T. Crittenden Wab Acenuti Hawng Jingse Jeste Great ‘Trust Tesse Quantrell Frank Heaty Deen Ayer Hondh Saniy Hare Confedarate Heald Unioniels Johnny Allen Cleveland Emniy Hospital Allen Bexar Facts Frank Brady McHrides Robert Roy Wight Terry Powers Alberta Belch Wesley Mabrito Rudy Vargas Mike Gavrisheff Unb New Ol&lpha Thela Garl Schriever Duard Lee Decker Champ Rifleswan Tose St. Mary's U. Cadet Corps Nick Catalant Corriers Barbara Mencer John Burkholder Atill Dan Barnfat Jor Scrulte Lotus Martin Duggan Edward Grams Fredericksburg Road Tim Uniet Dane Ty Ce Rail Devils Island Chas Starrett Ay Norma Shearer Mamie Staa Ata Techhicolome Betty Col ‘Pusey Pleute Dihilie Texas Hine Rome Hortense Monath N. B.C San Pedro Playhouse Hartandale Bing Cnosry Fred Mumray Aluace Berry Llavan
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