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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1940

Page

13

School Account System Changed in San Antonio District

Auditors condemned internal accounting in San Antonio public schools last year but reported a corrective action taken Wednesday. The cooperative system for club receipts and borrowing from the general fund was curtailed to reduce misuse while the district allowed continued use as a convenience, with a new plan to replace faulty home-borrowed checks and receipts gaining school visitors’ approval.

San Antonio Board of Education Charles George Stil J George J. &. Stutsman Stutsma

Local Plaza Gossip and Weekly Names in Fort Del Rio

A collage of idle observations from Around the Plaza recounts crowd chatter and notable locals. It mentions Elizabeth Fowler, Mrs Fi 8 B Del Rio readers, Omar Khayyam private printing sales, Sam Pulliam and Louise Mayes, Otto Behelper, a mother with a paddling scheme, Luis Alveres Acosta, Martin Trejo, Mary Louike Greco, Miriam Ruth Beck, Frank Dove, and Joseph Tacci enjoying events, homes, and social rounds in the area.

Highlights From the Want Ads in Alamo Heights

Classified notices list various rental and sale items including a 4 room duplex at A412 Hightaul for rent $335 monthly, a furnished 4 room frame at 125 Kennelly Avenue for sale $550, and a 2 room unfurnished garage apartment at 126 East Summit. Other entries include 146 Wealrice Street listing and a 20 dollar two month payment option.

Kennelly Avenue Alamo Meighly Hightaul Agmet East Summit Wealrice Street Cansult

Pupil Safety Patrol Film Ads at Briscoe Elementary

Local classified ad highlights a 1998 Chevrolet review vehicle and details a short film featuring Briscoe Elementary pupil safety patrol members photographed by teacher Lena Crandall. The motion picture illustrates patrol officers at Briscoe students across streets, screened in classrooms before parent events.

Briscoe Elementary Andool Mow Lena Crandall Otha

Fire damages rooming house on East Myrtle Street

A blaze of undetermined origin caused $1200 in damage to a rooming house at 219 East Myrtle Street. Mrs Edna Mat Forrest operator summoned firemen at 9 48 p m when smoke was smelled on the upper floor. Firemen administered first aid to L Bartlntt 31 104 Pershing Avenue a visitor who suffered a hand cut while opening a window.

Myrtle Street Edna Mat Forrest L. Bartlntt Pershing Avenge Thole

Golden Jubilee For Priest

Impressive jubilee marks the many clergymen honoring Monsignor Moczygemba padre of St Michael's Jere. He was the first native Texan ordained for the San Antonio archdiocese in 1839 at Victoria. A solemn high mass and a banquet followed with 225 guests, as parishioners plan a reception Sunday night. He served Victoria Panna Maria Yorktown and San Antonio before joining St Michael's in 1912 and aiding the 1922 church building project.

Mager. Thome Moczygentha St. Michiels Church Jere Motsygemys San Antoonio John Neves Victoria Diovesan Semin Dary Panna Maria Yorktown San Antonio St. Michael's

Subarby district names three water officials

Three water department officials H Osborn B W Deehee and RS Olear were named directors of Water Improvement District No 3 Los Angeles Heights but failed to appear at the election. other named figures include J H Arnold and R B Ketchum. A separate note recalls a Yorktown incident and a cautious physician, Bedwell of 406 Wharton Street.

H. Osborn B. W. Deehee Olear Los Angeles Wwights Rehying J. H. Arnold R. B. Ketchum

Editor to Speak in January at Good Business Forum

Francis J. Gavie editor of Good Business will speak January 12 at the United Center of San Antonio under the auspices of the United School of Christianity Field department. Kunis Clee Mo will address the Civic Club at 8 p.m. and January 2 at their municipal auditorium on The Word of God and Spiritual Service.

Francis J. Gavie Good Business Uhti Center San Antonio Gable Unite School of Christianity Kunis Clee Mo Cusiuu Club Ab & P. Oh Dauitity the Word of God Ann Sniniual Servite

Sawtelle Named by Technical Club of San Antonio

Sawtelle was named president of the Technical club of San Antonio for 1940. Other officers include E Wy Braph as vice president and Als Iren G Albert as secretary. H. B. Voster, Gray McParland, Rollin and Charing E Temt were named directors.

Sawtelle Tech+ Nical club of San Antonio E Wy Braph Als Iren G.alvert H. 8. Voster Gray McParland Rollin

Druggists Elect New San Antonio Officers

RL Brusinhant was named president of the San Antonio Retail Druggists Association. Other officers elected include Floyd Billingsley as vice president Henry Grane as secretary B W Schmidt Minky as treasurer and Max Sacear as chairman of the executive committee.

RL. Brusinhant Werneslay San Antonio Associaton Floyd Billingsley Vicw Henry Grane B. W. Schmidt Minky Trencher Max Sacear Comribtee

Hotel men of 3 A elect 1 officer at Gunter hotel

Jack De Forrest presided over the San Antonio hotel men of 3 A election held Tuesday at the Gunter hotel. New officers include M. Thompson first vice president S. O Stewart second vice president Mrs Frances Towns secretary treasurer and W. F. Csarrin sergeant at arms. Directors named are Roland Burge William Nagel Mrs Edle Longacre Paul McEween GL Anthony Jack White and A. M. Comptah. Gunter Luncheon preceded the vote. Rubber sugar and coffee were the main U.S. agricultural imports in 93R.

Jack de Forrest Joanager Lanier Kole San Antonio Nes Schutlatt Gunter Hotel M. Thompson Trevelecs S. 0. Stewart Robert E. Lee Dis Roland Burge Blue Bon William Nagel Grockett Fldel Longacre Menger Paul £. McEween GL. Anthony Jack White Plaza A. M. Comptah Gunter Oriente Room

Wool Jacket Taken by Three Assailants

A man reported a robbery at Pecos and Salinas streets claiming three boys assaulted him. He said his wool jacket and a silver item were taken and filed a police complaint Wednesday.

Pecos Salinas Morales Kendricks

Widow to Seek Treasure on Ranch in Arizona

Mrs Elly Schmitz of Flores Street discovers a homemade wooden box with a dipping needle and a map in a relative’s ranch home. The needle device uses a 82 inch wire and leads to a treasure hidden near the spring, promising excitement for widows and men alike as a eerie pursuit unfolds.

Elly Schmitz Flores

New Zoo Monkeys Stay Indoors as Heat Drops

The San Antonio zoo introduces cotton ear marmosets from a New York center. When temperatures fall to 85 degrees and below, the thick-headed hippo and other animals seek shelter indoors. Three new arrivals join the collection, but most monkeys, chinpenzees, and birds retreat inside as cold snaps arrive.

San Antonio South America New York

Tobin Hill GOP Club Meeting Planned

The Tobin Hill GOP Club will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the Dairyland auditorium. Chairwoman Mrs. E. L. Conlors reported the gathering details.

Tobin Hill G.op Tobln Dairyland E. L. Conlors

Bacring Down On the News Badly Misheard on the Constitution

Artima "Bugs" Babi comments on constitutional limits in a fragmented, nonsensical broadcast. He muses about IL Neeplig with shoes and sugar rooted notions while avoiding direct policy changes. The piece lacks a clear event but hints at Democratic victory chatter and distorted auditory impressions.

Artima Bugs" Babi Neeplig

Flower Names Misleading In Japanese Garden Exhibit

Visitors question a plant labeled with a strange name at the Japanese tea garden. Miss Ray Jingu explains the name is unrelated to the flower, which is American. The city gardener, Lewis Schulz, and helper Kimcheu Drotably describe caring for pansies, larkspurs, valendulas, tor...

Louis Schultz Shakespeare Ray Jingu Klower Jack Garner Mat Soy Salle Miss Jingu Kimcheu Sardener Lewis Schulz Plang Pansiés Goppen

Newton Foreman Predecessor Summoned in District Court Inquiry

Newton former foreman of the grand jury appeared before the district court panel investigating county tax issues. He faced questions about his role while alibis and refusals were reported. Police Chief Ray Ashworth State Representative Lo Anderson and district supervisor Gus Brown were also sanctioned. Rumors circulated that the jury sought access to police records and funding. Deputies complained about fee examinations and sheriff concerns.

Crimii District Court Grand Jury Jesse Newtoh Newton Albury Vi Huth Ray Ashworth Lo Anderson Gus FB. Brown Slite Tignor Control Board Epity Sheriffs Polly Themco

Bardwell Tells of City Services

Bardwell discusses a four dollar appropriation described as payment for services tendered. He explains the funds cover work done for Maury and related investigations, including a settlement linked to a strike, detailing connections to Willita and other items.

Bardwell Matthins Bardwell Willita Darwell de Mayersck Byeling

20 30 Club 10 Holds Inaugural Dance

The 20 30 club 10 plans a semiannual dance on Saturday at the terrace MUA Yoon of Mie Gunter hotel. William McIntosh serves as president with The Light Publishing company as guest speaker. Officers listed include William Arlitt Jr as president Lerane Brockman as vice president and Dural Edwards as secretary with Tom Tee as treasurer.

San Antonio Mua Yoon Mie Gunter Hotel William McIntosh The Light Publishing Company William Arlitt Jr Lerane Brockman Last View Brwford Sécoriquet Dural Edwards Blaney Seunidt Tom Tee Serpent-At-Arms

Twelve Students Selected for Forensic Tourney at Allinia High

Twelve Sonny school declaimers were chosen as preliminary tryouts for county forensic tournament, with seniors Reba Rice Lillie Reed Sunshine Read Eugenia Purl Francis Wright Ella Davis Louise Burris Erlene Lang among the girls and Calvin Bierum Billy Beingman William Wheeler Kenneth Rutledge John Powell among the boys. Sponsors listed as R J Myers and J W Hobson.

Sonny Allinia High School Reba Rice Lillie Reed Sunshine Read Eugenia Purl Tn Francis Wright Ella Davis Louise Burris Erlene Lang Calvin Bierum Billy Beingman William Wheeler Kenneth Rutledge John Powell R. J. Myers J. W. Hobson

Woman Sentenced on Liquor Charge in County Court

Mrs Folly Betton of 1911 Center Street was found guilty by a County Court-at-Law No 1 jury of possessing unstamped liquor last May 24. She was sentenced to 10 days in jail.

Folly Betton Center Street Vine Julian

Goat Nuisance Complaints Lead to Police Action

Mrs. M. Mayer of 101 King William street reports neighbors stake their goat in her yard and front area. Patrolman Howell instructs owner to confine the goat to its own yard as other complaints surface about barking dogs and disturbed peace from cats and other animals nearby.

WN. Coleman West Gramercy Place R. Church Roy Atchison Jr Dusen Riko Swain

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Thomas Moczygemba Golden Sacerdotal Julilee Ain Piany Central Business Office Jeff Davis Falfurrias Red Contuehs Chii Jon Bang Raow Elizabeth Fowler del Rio London Olle Ransleben Hreily Foresters Sam Pulliam Nall Louise Mayes Otto Behelper Devons Doc Gol Esster Din x Huy Luis Alveres Acosta Martin Trejo Mary Louike Greco Elks Club Miriam Ruth Beck Bob West Agarita Frank Dove Reliance Joseph Tacci Perry Court Newatel Chosen Water Subarby Fdna Riverside Inez Ervice Highway 68 Bonth Bedwell Wharton Street G. F. Norris J Sawtelle R. L. Brusinhant United States Widstream Ginter St Billa Schmitz
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