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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

3

Refugees From Spain Travel Through San Antonio En Route Mexico

A trainload of 74 Spanish loyalists and supporters travel from New York to Mexico, the first of more than 4,000 refugees to cross the country. The group, seeking new homes after fleeing Spain and France, is guarded by immigration officials and will reunite with relatives in Mexico. Many are hopeful for the young, while older refugees face uncertain futures, with an aged doctor noting heartaches ahead. Helena Hopkins, English-speaking via mother, travels with five children hoping to meet a daughter in Mexico as others reflect on homeland and separations.

Spain San Antonio New York France Jett Mexico Helena Hopkins England

Garner Best Chance for Democratic Nomination Says Moley

Raymond Moley, former adviser to President Roosevelt, told the National Retail Furniture Association that Vice President Garner had the best chance to win the Democratic presidential nomination. He added Roosevelt did not know whether he would run or not.

Qhicago Raymond Moley Roosevelt Garner National Retail ‘Furniture Association

Secretary Named for Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

Dr. J. B. Boughton chief veterinarian at Sonora ranch experiment station was named secretary of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers association by president Edwin Mayer of San Angelo. Boughton will assume duties February 1.

Ban Angelo J. B. Boughton Sonora Ranch Experiment Station G. W. Cunningham Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association Edwin Mayer San Angelo Mayer Boughton

Fire chief reelected in Lockhart for coming year

Joe W Vogel, a local lumberman, was re elected chief of the Lockhart Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday for the ensuing year. The ceremony occurred January 11 and reaffirmed leadership as the community prepared for winter hazards and drought conditions.

Lockhart Joe W. ‘Vogel

Dodge Heirs Fight Ruling In Dodge Estate

The Dodge heirs appeal a probate ruling that left widow Annie Lau itkne with 1.25 million of the 11 million estate. Counsel for sisters Isabel Sloane and Winifred Leyburn prepare to take the matter to higher court, continuing disputes over the 40 million Dodge estate from founder John F. Dodge.

Daniel Dodge Daniel Isabel Sloane Winifred Leyburn Toyetrewit Thomas C. Murphy Annie Lauitkne John F. Dodge Pioneer

France Faces Newsprint Shortage and Edits Fear Fallout

Paris reports a severe shortage of newsprint as French newspapers urge parliament to lift the ban on foreign newsprint imports. Editors warn papers may disappear if the situation does not improve, with many editions trimmed to four pages and some to six for special issues. Some papers have already resorted to single full page sheets folded into tabloid form.

Paris France

Children of the Farm Build Yard Church in Alabama

In Dogtown Alabama Mandy Grahm a feeble two year old farm wife built a frame chapel in her back yard as preachers and a regular congregation travel to her. Granny hosts a multi denomination gathering with an informal church fellowship and a shared sense of arrival at a common spiritual place.

Dogtown Ala Mandy Grahm Unita Teen

Police Asked to Curb Noise

Policemen on night shifts were ordered to reduce noise after residents, especially in the 600 block of Fast Quincy Street, complained about officers shaking doors of nearby businesses. Capt Vaughn urged patrols in the 180d unit to avoid loud disturbances and bright lights during investigations.

W. W. Vaughn Quincy Street Lcot

Bullet Through Window Mystery at Fredericksburg Road Home

Police and deputy sheriffs could not determine if a bullet entering the home of L. M. Bar at 700 Fredericksburg Road was deliberate or accidental. The bullet, which shattered a window pane and struck within six feet, remains unfound. Some investigators suspect a passing car fired it, while others doubt it was a bullet and consider a stone.

L. Mf Fredericksburg Road

City approves meat inspector contract and fire protection deal

The city council approved contracting Dr. L. R. Chapman as meat inspector at 150 dollars per month replacing Dr. Gearhart who resigned. A separate agreement with Olmos Park terrace to provide suburb fire protection runs to May 31 for 300 dollars. Additional actions include 10 020 34 dollars note interest to National Bank of Commerce 113 dollars for pauper interment 687 98 for materials and supplies river beautification project and 480 dollars for a rata equipped sedans by Herper Gillespie Motor Co. Trade in an old auto accepted. Home office and yard listings offered in Classifications 105 to 116.

L. R. Chapman Chapman B. F. Gearhart Olmos Park Terrace National Bank of Commerce Frank Cortes Herper-Gillespie Motor Company Paul Steffler

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