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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

2

Good Housekeeping Digest Page Comes to The Light

A new weekly feature will debut in February in The Light. Paul McNamara of New York City, Hearst general promotion manager, said the page will include reviews of stories, articles, and cooking aids from Good Housekeeping magazine. He noted strong interest in the East and North where it has already launched.

Good Housekeeping the Light Paul MscNamara York City Mieger Ter Hearst Magazines MacNamers MacNamara Hearst

Zoning Clash and Mayoral Feud Dominate Friday’s San Antonio Scene

Report from The San Antonio Light details friction over enforcement of a new zoning ordinance affecting building permits. Mayor Quin faces pressure as political allies report permit denials, while the building inspector and union-backed groups consider further steps. City figures debate inspectors’ removal and a possible mayoral race surge with candidates and precinct activity noted amid ongoing political maneuvering.

French to Hear 5 A Cattle in San Antonio Study

Residents of France will hear cattle, hooves, and traders clatter from San Antonio Union Stock Yard. The event is part of an electrical transcription goodwill experiment to improve U S France understanding. Technicians from the National Broadcasting Company and Henri Diamant Berger conducted interviews with local cattle raisers and radio announcers. Free hillbilly tunes were aired as part of the program before broadcasts reach French radio. The project involves cross cultural exchanges through radio and film representations.

France San Anestonio Union Stock Yard United States National Broadcasting Henri Dismont-Berger Diamant-Berger Administration Des Postes Telegraphes San Antonio A. Gilliat Boerne Hoyt Andres WOAI Tom Dickey Hiss Rvndio

Edison Class Play Rehearsals Under Way

Edison High School seniors rehearse Wings of the Morning a three act play to be staged February 17 sponsored by Mrs H H Denninger with directors Mrs Jo Hill and Alma B Cox. Cast includes Berry Farrest Alma Dickson Billie Moemer John Arnold Leslie Tiner Robert Bender Anna Crockett Jean McCiuer Sarah Lee Cowan Margaret Rowan Muriel Lee Rascor Ardis Ward Jessie Kinsley Mar hal Wilkinson Jimmy Law son.

Prinslley Thomas A. Edison High School H. H. Denninger Jo Hill Alma B Cox Berry Farrest Alma Dickson Billie Moemer John Arnold Leslie Tiner Robert Bender Anna Crockett Jean McCiuer Sarah Lee Cowan Margaret Rowan Muriel Lee Rascor Ardis Ward Jessie Kinsley Marahal Wilkinson Jimmy Lawson

Notable People at County Office Move In San Antonio

The piece details local figures such as Frank Eateryn Dial, Bill Bessions, Luz Garcia Valdez, Kay Hart, Florence McDermott, Henry Kahanee, John Offner, John Faut, Warnken, Frances Btor tz, Mare Traine and others in a social roundup. It notes plans for a move into the National Bank of Commerce building on the thirteenth floor.

Frank Eateryn Dial Austin Bill Bessions Luz Garcia Valdez San Antonio Kay ‘Hart Florence McDermott Henry Kahanee John Offner John Faut Warnken Frances Btortz Mare Traine Jimses National Bank of Commerce

Traffic crashes injure three. locals treated at hospital

Three people were treated Friday at Robert B Green hospital after a series of traffic accidents on the Laredo highway and near downtown. Injuries ranged from cuts to head trauma as vehicles including a truck and an automobile collided four miles out on the Laredo highway and another crash occurred at viewpoints near Burleson and Hackberry streets. Local residents and named individuals appear in brief, fragmented notices among a broad, disjointed recap of city life.

Robert B. Green Hospital Laredo Edward Morales Arnesto Morales Laredo Highway C. B Pilum Lytle Texas K Brady Enidebeand Avenue Charlie Kgthi Blanca Leo Joerts Lily Wilbert—yeh West Olmos Drive Johnny Felice Zig Charles F Harrison Fort Clark Sam Houston David Crockett Alercle George Washington Hackberry Burleson Benny Wil Joseph Dennis Broadway

Fincham Pressed Over Building Permit Dispute

Charles Fincham the local building inspector urged lumber dealers to back a resolution condemning ordinance enforcement. A feud between Wilson and Pincham over permit refusals has sparked dispute, with Fincham insisting he is not the one denying permits and feeling placed in a difficult position.

Fincham Charles Fincham Wilson Pincham Quint Phil Wright

County Offices Submit Year End Financial Reports

Year end financial reports from three county offices were submitted to County Auditor Edgar G Garvey. District Clerk Hart McCormick reported receipts of 36080.11 and expenditures of 37931.83. Justice of the Peace Bar Corrigan showed 1938 earnings 12374.85 with 11051.50 in collections and 11286.15 in operating costs. Former County Judge Egbert Schweppe listed office earnings of 9418.56 from fees with 284931 in collections and total expenses of 10810 ITS.

Edgar G. Garvey Hart McCormick Justice of the ‘Peace Bar Corrigan Egbert ‘Schweppe

Murphy seeks hearing on sit down strikes story

Washington January 13 At his own request Attorney General Frank Murphy gained a chance to tell his account of the Michigan sit down strikes Although a senate judiciary subcommittee had approved his nomination without hearings Murphy urged a public presentation Murphy once governed Michigan during 1937 strikes and faced praise and criticism for not using troops to eject workers Critics say he told some senators he opposed the sit down strikes but wished to avoid a clash with labor officials and plant management

Washington Frank Murphy Michigan Senate Murphy

Unsailed suspects held in fatal Mt Eis alley shooting

Rangers arrest two suspects, a man 49 and a woman 36, in connection with the December 97 fatal shooting of Lindsey Lewis Muller Jr. near Mt Eis alley. Captain Lee Miler led the arrests. Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt delays verdict as homicide detectives pursue a possible female lead.

Lee Miler Mman Lindsey Lewis Muller Jr CCC Mt Eis Alley Miller 101 Mays Street Justice of Thy Peace Raymond Gerhardt Shoog F. G. Littlepage Ed Amacker

Channel tunnel proposal to link England and France

Paris January 14 deputy Marcel Boucher introduced a motion in the chamber of deputies to strengthen military defenses by constructing eight timbers under the English Channel linking England and France. The plan recalls a project proposed in 1802 and could cover about 20 miles.

Paris Uei England France Chamber of Deputies Marcel Boucher

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