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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1960

Page

3

Young Episcopalian rector killed in Monday night incident

A young Episcopal assistant priest, Rev. Floyd, aged 29, curate of a local church in Ft. Wortil, was killed in an incident Monday night. Details remain unclear as authorities investigate the suspicious death following a prior unrelated event about a month ago involving papal church figures.

Wortil Matstéro Catcraft Heyas Floyd ADS Papal Church

Persia's December Champ Meet stars Nolan Pendergraist

Nolan Pendergraist known as Judge, veteran of 42 years in the automobus business, is highlighted as the December champion at Persia’s event. A Garland native, he served in both World Wars and is respected for his expertise in automobiles and guidance for buyers.

Nolan Pendergrast Nolan Judge Mike Forsis Mike Persia

Ruling Challenged in Georgia Voting Rights Case

U.S. Attorney General Rogers told the Supreme Court that a Georgia federal judge erred in dismissing a government civil rights suit alleging voting registrar discrimination against qualified Black voters in Terrell County. He argued parts of the 1957 act were unconstitutional and beyond Congress powers.

Washington Rogers Supreme, Court Georgia High Tribunal Y. Hoyt Davis Mie Macon Terrell County Davis Congress

Weinert Named Engineer for Edwards Underground Water District

Seguin native Weinert was named chief engineer of the Edwards Underground Water district. He is a Texan graduate and former Army engineer who served in the Fourth Army. The district board discussed two resolutions: allow assessor collectors to levy a 2 tax for the district and require collectors to bank income for a 50,000 loan from National Bank of Commerce to cover operating expenses.

Cal McDonald D. Weinert Anyiieer Malieggr Edwants Seguin Weinert Texago, & My Fourth Army Eniheer Heehlel Engineer Department Army State Board of Water T Te Natonal Bank of Commerce Bank Operal Cnxpunses

Man hurt in mystery blast in Dallas home

A Dallas man Wilfred EE. Jones was seriously injured when an explosion blew him from his bedroom window. Police and fire officials said the blast occurred near a cigarette by the bathroom and suggested an accumulation of gas may have caused the incident.

Dallas Wilfred EE. Jones W. le Lester Sati

Lackland School To Consider Expansion And Bus Purchase

Lackland and Northside Independent School districts discussed a $125,000 addition of 10 classrooms and bought a $5,800 school bus to reduce personnel strain. Superintendent Murray Boone noted enrolment rose from 1,690 to 2,320 in four years, with plans to buy 16 acres near Evers and Loop 13 for a new $500,000 high school.

Northside Independent School Istticl Sta Libus Murray Boone Boone Evers Loop 13 Gistriet Juntoy! High

Cops and Fed Up With FE reeloader Test Case

Detroit man a-year-old faced a real test of rights amid a noisy scene. He refused to pay a 15.09 dollar bill, joking a policeman would be called. Judge Joseph A. Gillis plots sentencing for Howe over innkeeper defrauding charges.

D.hayre Detroiter Idw Joseph A. Gillis Howe

Shavano to Adopt Rabies Carb Ordinance On February Session

Monday night the council discussed final adoption of an ordinance about rabies control and other actions. Col. William Wooldridge naming of a successor to Fred Steves, who moved from town, was noted. Chauncey said the council is still considering appointment to fill the vacancy created by the death of the board chairman Steven Molokie.

A. C Chinunkey Steven Molokie

Church lawn parking sign invites across your own lawn

A lawn sign at the Episcopal Redeemer church reads You are welcome to park on the grass at the Kercenter only if you drive your car across your own lawn a week. The quirky message emphasizes self directed parking rules near the church.

Episcopal Web of the Redeemer Church of the Kercenter

Windcrest Council Meets to Adopt New Ordinances

The Windcrest council plans a Tuesday meeting led by Mayor Nornai to discuss and adopt several new ordinances for the town. Officials expect the session to address light regulation and administrative updates.

Nornai Jgald Wweel Windcrest Eaha Light Help

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

Promises painless relief and shrinking of hemorrhoids using Bio-Dyne based Preparation H. Claims doctors observed lasting improvements, with reduction of prolapse and pain over months without narcotics or anesthetics. Sold with coated suppositories and ointment, money-back guarantee.

New York Ni Yo Sil

Seven who played Cupid in Iceland letter to Southwestern Bell

A letter from Staff Sergeant Bob Van Sycle in Iceland to Southwestern Bell inspired a group of telephone office girls to secretly arrange flowers for his wife. They could not bill the floral charge, but the act brought joy to the wife and happiness to the Air Force family. The husband praised the girls for their thoughtful gesture and timely surprise.

Iceland Southwestern Bell Clara Balzen Bob van Sycle Air Force Ile van Lycle Cupid

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