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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1940

Page

6

Alamo Stadium Named After Local Effort and Vote

The board of education chose the name Alamo Stadium for the new $470,000 school stadium after a week of consideration. J E Stutsman chaired the naming committee, with Reymond Phelps and Claud KeThyn tied to the project. Unanimous approval followed for adopting Alamo Stadium, with Bluebonnet Row and San Antonio Stadium among other suggested names. Work on the half completed stadium progresses toward a fall completion date.

Fe Alamo Stadtusy Qatimouy Board of Education Pesday Gin Ars Jo J. E. Stutsman Reymond Phelps Claud KeThyn Tie ALAMO Isman Imo Leo Brewer eAnth AE Ie Jamies P. Holters Alamo Stadiun Bluebonnet Row San Antonio Stadim Laurel Field Wexar Bruistin Gehedser Kerr

Robber Receives 0 Year Term After Assault Case

A Criminal District Court sentenced a 24 year old man to 0 year terms after being found guilty of robbery and assault against a 26 cent victim. The incident occurred on the night of July 3 on South San Jacinto Street and involved the accused, Solema, and the victim Berer, with jury deliberations lasting several hours. The address listed is 1907 South San Jacinto Street.

San Jacinto Street Berer Louisy Laredo

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis

A brief health notice promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for acute bronchitis. It claims Creomieian Dicris beechweed speeds relief by reaching the bronchial mucous membranes and promises effectiveness even after other medicines have failed. It urges readers to tell their druggist and use the bottle as directed for relief.

Cresson

Guardsmen mobilized as Mississippi tensions rise

National Guard units were on duty across Mississippi as lawmakers debated a federal netting plan. In Natchez a posse surrounded a Black man nicknamed Texas Red on a plantation near Meadville after reports of gunfire. Along with the Holard Hall slaying inquiry, Mississippi suspended violence fears as authorities directed patrols and placed pilardsmets to Prentiss while two Black suspects faced murder charges in Meadville.

Natchez. Miss Mississippi Nngines Congress Netchez National Guard Here Holard Hall Meadville Miss Pilardsmets Prentiss Hugh White

Townsend Chub Meeting Is Set

City bans beer sales in public parks except Koehler park as concession terms with Winters set payments. Contract runs Dec 1 1939 to Nov 30 1941. Winters pays 6720 yearly for two years, up from 5640 earlier due to pool closures. PTA teacher Roh PaIrbanks praises the move and notes future steps. Special park events remain excluded and some parks are under the new prohibition.

Koehler Harold Warters Winters P.T. A San Pedro Park Lincoln Park Wiesday C Ray Dans Roh. Pairbanks PTA San Fed Mn Park Tor Brackenridge San Pedro Anncepelon Elmendorf Lincoln Hoosevelt Hiverside Woodlawn Lake Brackenridge Park Ebbhouse Zoological Area Lanas Open Air Theater Olmus Basin

Vacation on purpose fuels Hollywood rumors

A purported New York vacation by Brian Aherne and Jean Fontaine prompts talk of a Beaux Stratagem revival with co stars Skinner and Fontaine. Plans include a February 16 Princeton premiere and possible postponements of Port of Hope, Flight Command, and Dark Command casting, while Claire Trevor recovers from illness delaying The Woman Commands. Local note: Olmos Park Terrace fire-protection agreement with San Antonio is being finalized with city funds for a May 31 end date.

Lovella Parsons Matign Petre Walter Chicago CINS New York Brian Aherne Jean Fontaine Brian Cornelia Otis Skinner Fot Angeles Brisa London Hollywood Joan Fontaine Weil Miss Skinner Princeton Joan Ralph Dana Massey Bob Joe Mankiewicz Claire Trevor Republic Dark Command Claire Trevor R.-K-O Olmos Park Terrace Cornell J, Dra Kercheville City Fire Department Kerchevills Fire and Louis Lipscomb W. B. Goddard Olmas Park Terrace Lipscomb Olmos Park

Hollywood Stars Gather at Beverly Derby Party

An informal report lists Edward Everett Horton visiting between shows and sharing news of Hollywood circles. Lillian Gish opens in Chicago in Life With Father and Broadway stars like Chiton West, Laura Hope Crewes, Franchot Tone, Joan Crawford, Helen Hayes, Bruce Gahot, Mignon Waldeman, Joan Bennett, Herbert Marshall, and the Robert Youngs are noted at a Moss Hart party and other social events.

Father” Company David Wark GY Monty Woolley Andy Devine Chicago Nashville Laura Hope Crewes Palm Beach Prey Brown Moss Hart Joann Crawford Franchot Tone Betty Grabie Franchot du Barry Joan New York Helen Hayes Hart Party; Hear the Sunday Nights At the ‘Tre Bruce Gahot Mignon Waldeman Los Angeles Joan Bennett John Melaine Nona Massey Herbert Marshall Lee Russell Robert Youngs Tomer

Salas and Archer-Deyo Conclude Key League Meet

A fragmented report references Soncher Mator Salas and Archer-Deyo Con amid notes on Jake's Service Station, San Diego, and Terran Norman Hoffman. The text mentions a service station in New Braur and names Laréria and Tovans.

Soncher Mator Salas Laréria Tovans Archer-Deyo Nash Meartendnt Toray Jake's Service Station New Braur Terran Norman Hoffman Dry San Diego Taras

Local San Antonio Scene Notes and Milestones in Brief

The San Antonio area buzzes with nightlife chatter from Gleam cafe to the Victoria street rail cross, as Zorima visits, Jimmie Thurmond marks his thirtieth milestone, and Facets of Main plaza fire watchers, while Antonio calendars omit Fiesta protest dates. Local figures such as Mack Rogers Mike Gavrisheff and J Joan McGarvie are noted with various social and family milestones, including hospital convalescence and wedding anniversaries.

Zorima Tom Bowron Der DE Rosseit Jimmie Thurmond Victoria Street Murray Brooks Brackenridge Post Joan McGarvie Simone Simon Steve Catalani Main Plaza Ald ALR San Antonio Lucy Elizabeth Ulmer Mason Dorothy Chapman Kelly Schwarz R, G Baileys Hubert L, Ewings F. A. Nunnellys Practical Drawing Company

WPA OKS PROJECTS IN TEXAS AND PORT BEDS REHAB

Thirty one WPA projects were authorized with 722,410 in federal funds and 502,047 from local governments. Bexar County sees 2266 federal expenditure and 31149 local for reconditioning 4200 Army beds at Port Sam Houston. Other projects include Spanish Governors palace area in Bexar County, Falfurrias streets in Brooks, port improvements in Guadalupe, and Path road work in Wilson County with WPA funds and city contributions.

Stearns Bexar County Port Sam Houston WPA Brooks County Guadalupe County Wilson County Path

Powell and Lewis Return to Film Work After Honeymoon

William Powell and Diana Lewis, newly married, plan to resume film work today after a Las Vegas honeymoon. The pair, noted as gossip-worthy stars, will appear in their next project as they rejoin the Hollywood scene.

Hollywood Brbonalr Willian Powell Lnselor Pride Diana Lewis Las Vegas Atley Holly

Henry Torrey Funeral Set

Funeral services were to be held at 4 pm Wednesday at Grace Lutheran church for Henry Torrey 68 retired salesman who died at his residence 600 Avenues A native of New Braunfels he had lived in San Antonio 66 years and worked with several firms retiring as traveling salesman for G A Duerler Manufacturing in 1938 after 38 years with the firm He came to San Antonio in 1883 and earlier worked for Duning Grocery for 11 years later as grocery manager for Bunter Wood He operated a grocery store in 1698 Survivors include widow Mabel Pleper Forrey two sisters Mrs George Avangian and Miss Adele Torrey both of San Antonio Pallbearers named

Grace Twtheran Henry Torrey Mull Quy Avenues New Braunfels Torrey San Antonio G. A. Duerler Manufacturing Company Duinig Grocery Company Bunter Wood Company Mem Amel Pleper ‘Forrey Mra George 3. Vangian Adele Torrey San Antoni Herman Oaks George Potcharnick Herma Herweek Charles, Dilimar Burly Jersig Carl Peterson

S A Weavers Guild Elects Mrs Kush As President

The S A Weavers Guild elects Mrs Kush to lead the group with O W Kush serving aboard. Officers include Mrs Wy A Hoyt as secretary and Mr Ay B Talinth as treasurer. Three hundred yards of weaving were exhibited by the guild, highlighting craft and yarn work.

O. W. Kush Acer Eleted Use San Ahbio Suacordie Mre DeTuy Wy A. Hoytlant Ay B. Talinth Tpe Auritiy Prnartpsk Hutan

Trade Setup Plan Backed for Texas Latin Trade

San Antonio manufacturers favor creating an export import corporation to boost Texas trade with Central and South America. Consul general from El Salvador Rodendrad met Dallas leaders and San Antonio chamber officials to outline a plan. He cited strong demand for Texas products and potential exchanges including fruits vegetables cottonseed butter textiles for coffee pineapple vanilla and bananas. The war disruption with England and Germany drives Latin American market seeking.

San Antonio Limports Corporation Texas Tlee Rodendrod Salvador Dallas Rodendrad Howell W. Jones Chamber of Commerce Syd Porter Whaley Texas State Manufacturers Association Strongtt England Germany

S25 Fine Levied on Lottery Count

Horace Griffin was fined 25 dollars and costs by Judge Temple Calleton in Corporation Court Wednesday for possession and alteration for sale of lottery tickets. He gave notice of appeal to County Court at Lew No 2. Griffin was arrested on South Mesquite Street by Officers Torres and J. W. Manfield of the vice squad.

Haly Horace Griffin Teme Calvun Lew No. 2 Grlffin South Mesquite Street Torres J. W. Mamfield Vive

Ban Antonio Boys Club Pet Show March 30

The Ban Antonio Boys club announced the second annual pet and mat show to be held the morning of March 30. Open to any boy or girl in Ban Antonio who wishes to cater a pet, the event is in charge of Jl Roark as chairman of the arranging committee.

Ban Antonio Jl Roark Serangemnne

Movie Time Table Mairstie-under Mandy and Suns

Fragment readable text shows a film schedule segment with times 4:07 and 7:59. Names appear garbled, but indicates showings for Mairstie-under Mandy and Suns with times and codes. No clear titles or venues identifiable from the fragment.

Mairstie Under Mandy Suns HiDe Andre Momesimaen Oyen Getline

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