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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1940
Page
16
The noisy listing presents a chaotic radio schedule with numerous program titles and performer credits ranging from Bias-News to Amos and Amy. Numerous station identifiers, show names, times, and personnel appear, creating a dense panorama of historic broadcasting activity with scattered references to Harlem, Central Station, and multiple orchestras.
A cluttered early 20th century broadcast guide lists multiple programs and hosts across channels. Names like Vienna, Maxwell, and Markee Baker appear alongside concert and opera broadcasts, with varied times from morning to afternoon and references to orchestras, choirs, and voice ensembles.
British actress Gertrude Lawrence stars in a dramatic sketch on CBs tonight, guesting with Hate Smith. The First Nighter attraction features Doctor Brand and Barbara Lutay with Les Tre mayne, as Wormen Thomas presents.
Installation of officers for Murphy Camp No. 61 United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary took place at the Elks Club. New Murphy Camp officers include Commander John A Redfers, Senior Vice Commander Henry Butenshoen, Junior Vice Commander A. Mf. Braver, Adjutant Peter Koenig, Quartermaster Sargeon William B. Phillips, and others. Auxiliary officers listed include Mrs. Oite Butenschnen as president, Mes sie Wilson as senior vice president, and multiple named officers.
In Guadalupe Street area a man named Gonzales faced third degree auto assault charges and was arraigned by Folicemap E. Cepeda in County Court at Lay No. 1. Victim Pradejes Banchez sustained injuries while wife Luisa Guzman died in the crash. Separate case ties Mergarito Gutierrez to an aggravated assault with a pistol on Jove Rodrigues. Court proceedings noted by investigator Ed Mahritn after July incidents.
The agriculture department allocates 515,000 for highway construction and maintenance and other funds nationwide. Money will be used in 40 states and Alaska to improve the road system, with Texas receiving 27,897 for roads and 624,089 for truck routes.
Washington January 12 The Senate Banking and Currency Committee plans a study of Winthrop Aldrich proposal to legalize private ownership and circulation of gold. Senator Wagner said the inquiry will review gold’s role in monetary policy and examine Treasury, Federal Reserve and other agencies. The proposal drew praise from some, but Treasury Secretary Morgen disapproved, warning private gold ownership would destabilize prices. Elmer Thomas noted the United States holds nearly 18 billion of gold. he warned changing control could affect commodity prices.
Obituary notices list Nina Verto Treilo age 15, services 10 am Saturday from Lie redl dence 1210 West Ashby, burial in St Marys cemetery. Survivors include sons Dr Julius Treilo and Art Treilo, daughters Miss Cordelia Treilo, Mrs Mary Webster, Mrs Blas Strivano, Mrs Vince Narcisu of San Antonio and Mrs Felden A Creek of Santa Maria. Also listed are many siblings and extended family. A second obituary notes Mrs Selipa Fellie age 24 native of San Antonio and Ursuline academy alumna. Survivors include daughter Adela Cepeda and four sons, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services 9:15 am Saturday at Angelus chapel, mass 9:30 am at San Fernando Cathedral, burial at St Marys cemetery with Rev P M Nino officiating. Further survivors include Miss Amanda Lentz of San Antonio and numerous nieces and nephews across Texas.
A 17 year old boy admitted taking a bicycle from Phillip Pacdilla at 307 St Fennels Street on January 10 and denied involvement in a local burglary. He was arrested by Patrolman Gharies Tasreta for questioning related to a home break on Guadalupe Street and had been released from Gatesville Reformatory last November.
The National Guard unit of the Texas 1st Battalion 100th Infantry will finish seven days of field training with two days of combat drills at Camp Hudly under Maj. T. Maxey Hart. The contingent plans to break camp and return home by noon Friday.
Albert Baladez, a 6 year old of 255 Banka street, was treated at Green Hospital for a shoulder stab wound. He suffered the injury while attending a graduation entertainment at Harris Junior School. He was unaware of being stabbed until his mother noticed blood on his shirt. The hospital described the injury as serious.
Alfred Cuellir, 28, was charged with attempted murder in connection with the shotgun wounding of Santos Barreri, 21, in Somerset Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff J J Klevenhagen filed the complaint before Justice Bat Corrigan. Witnesses listed include Marcus Beye, Antono Orosia, and L Ma nade, all of Somerset.
Mrs. Avnesitta Pyle of 1147 West Abby reported Friday that a youth appeared at her back door and, armed with a stick of wood, tried to force entry. She ordered him to stop, but he fled when he realized she did not have a gun.
New Jersey Republican leaders split over a governor candidate but united behind Thomas E Dewey of New York for the Republican presidential nomination. The state party pledged delegates to the national convention, making New Jersey the first bloc to line up with Dewey. Governor Harrie G Haffmann and Arthur Vanderbilt led factions as they eyed a May primary and ongoing internal battles.
High year end business honors have been won by HLPF. Tsehtrhart and Clyde Chaddick, San Antonio representatives of the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, received here Friday from the company office in Park Wayne, Did. The J. Douglas agency yard headquarters here yanked first in total production wrong agencies for the year.
San Antonio market notes cattle and hogs with prices mixed but mostly steady. Hogs top around 8 80 to 9 00 per hundredweight for good heavy stock. sows around 4 20 to 4 25. bulls and cows largely 2 50 to 4 50 with some better cows scarce. Calves and yearlings varied from 7 50 to 8 50 for midweights. overall market active and steady with light demand for western weight lambs and feeder stock subdued.
Chicago and other markets show mixed signals as wheat and corn slip and supply trends shift. Declines in December and March futures reflect belated profit taking, with rumors of demand constraints and selling from country traders. Livestock steady with variable heifer and calf values, while hogs hold near previous levels amid modest regional activity.
New York cotton futures opened lower amid thin trading and profit taking but demand remains firm on expectations for January and March futures. Prices showed small losses early with continued buying supporting the market as traders weigh January notes and speculative interest.
The Commercial Bulletin notes slow domestic wool demand despite steady or firmer market tones in several regions. Prices vary across types with domestic unwashed and combing wools quoted higher in some states, while South American and Australian offerings show mixed activity. Texas sales reach two million pounds weekly, with quotations detailed for various fleece qualities and regional lots.
The Texas State Spiritualist association will hold its annual mass meeting on Sunday January 14 at the Crockett hotel. Pastor Miss Agamita Thampson presides as host.
San Antonio is set for the Pan American room at the Gunter hotel for a January dinner and program meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club. A forum on Business and Government Grow Up in Our Country will feature multiple speakers led by Miss Ta Mae Maxtay as legislative chair and Mrs Fame Kilohon to give the invocation.
Chicago market update shows varied freight from Idaho and Colorado fields with US No 1 and washed classifications, prices around 2.10 to 4.60 per unit, limited sales for some varieties, and moderate to weak demand as US shipment totals rise. New York and Midwest produce notes reflect higher receipts, mixed cheese and dairy prices, and frequent standard-to-fancy gradings amid fluctuating markets.
The New York stock market opened with gains led by the rail and industrial sectors but soon softened as major losses and gains narrowed. Brokers cited renewed trading, minor policy hints, and investor caution as the day progressed with several indexes fluctuating near break even.
A dated financial note reports London silver, London monetary rates, and New York metals prices. It cites brief movements in spot copper, tin, lead, and aluminum, with foreign exchange rates and notes on various global currencies and Asian commodities.
Willie Flores, a trust y inmate, committed two car prowling offenses in the North Flores street district. Harry earlier caught Flores in the 100 block and fined him $100. While serving, Flores allegedly prowled again in the 300 block. Two other suspects were arrested for vagrancy near the Municipal building after a Thursday night prowling attempt.
A garbled police report describes an officer using an improvised antidote after an Oak Street woman ingested poison. He prepared soapy water and induced a drink, then rushed her to Green Hospital where authorities noted the homemade remedy reduced the effects of the poison.
A United Airlines plane forced to land on a narrow river ice near Moline Illinois saved five passengers and two crew after a minature malfunction. The craft skidded across the ice and struck a tavern wall but the four survivors sustained only minor injuries.
Dr Charles N Wander of the University of San Antonio will discuss theories on the origin of the universe at the San Antonio Amateur Astronomers meeting. The program includes a pronunciation discussion of astronomical terms led by Mrs W White, and a talk on planets by Konrad de Muts-Schleruseh.
A series of theft reports circulated with names and locations poorly legible. The notes mention a wallet and $50, a leather jacket from a car, and damaged clothing items linked to multiple individuals in vague places.
An injured person was transported to a hospital after a sudden accident. The report mentions unnamed individuals and unclear details, indicating a rushed emergency response and admission to the facility for urgent care. Further specifics are not readable in the damaged text.
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