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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1940

Page

3

Alhambra club trial centers on liquor sale charges

Ramsey and associates faced a jury in County Court of Law No. 1 over an open saloon at the Alhambra club, 121 1/2 Boledad Street, alleged to have conducted liquor sales last September. Testimony described club structure, membership practices, and personal liquor setups amid a raid by authorities.

Sami Bettas Radl Ramsey Alhambra Club Boledad Street F Thirough Colit Ramsey V. KE Uney Ramey Sub San Antonio Ramses Levey Remigy Levty Karl Ramsey Alhamtbra Club Gus Brown Liquor Control Board R. FR. Rehatsch Berry Alhamben Club

Arrest suit filed over rooming house abuse and denial of hospital access

Aleglogbe alleges in a petition that Lenore Watts and Edward J. Watts assaulted him to intimidate and humiliate, claiming damages of 2500. He says he rented a room at 414 South Alamo in 1999, Watts became operators July 24, and he was denied hospital admission after being escorted there. He describes a locked room, a burning can, police involvement, and his attempt to bond out. The complaint, filed in the Fifty-seventh District Court by Watts, charged disturbing the peace. the case has faced repeated trial delays.

Aleglogbe Caise Willan Lb Tirner Satlur Lenore Watts Edtward J. Wists Soh Alamo Street Watts Ronert Turner

Former Ecuador President Held After Failed Revolt

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Jan. 13. Former president Fr-Jove Mari Velasco Toncra was imprisoned aboard a naval ship today after a failed uprising against the government following Carlos Arroyo Del Flo's election victory. Army sergeants and additional forces quelled the revolt, with aviation officers and about 200 civilians involved.

Guayaquil Ecuador Jove Mari Velasco Toncra Allate Arrmy Addiery Carlos Arroyo del Flo Anit

Ramsey testimony ties Alhambra club to San Antonio utility payments

In a rambling court record, Ramsey testifies under oath about ownership links between the Alhambra club and the Turloat property at 12L Soledad Street. He cites payments made in Berry’s name, alleges possible agreements with Berry, and mentions prior inspectors and witnesses connected to the Alhambra club case.

Ramsey Alhambra Club San Antonio Public Service Turp Bar Turloat Soledad Street Alhambra Ges Ramsey Berry Lambert Tevey Neons Gen Antonio Lostmany W. P. Allen RD. Rhalwer Lige Hor Control Board Brown Dev D. Murrel Lanrerning

Actress Joan Bennett Weds Producer James Wanger

Phoenix ceremony unplanned with only witness Margaret Ettinger present. Joan Bennett 29 and James Hloping “Hloping” Wester Wanger 45 wed in a Phoenix justice office basement after a brief courtship. Bennett previously married twice with two daughters from former marriages. Wanger separated from Justine Johnstone after years of marriage.

Phoenex Avin Jas Joan Hennell Dazaling Fim Wester Wanger Margaret Ettinger Holywood Jong Teen Phoenix Miss Bennett John M. Fos Gene Markey Wanger Justine Johnstone Follies Miss Bennetty Winger

Invading Army Moves to California Coast

Washington reports a simulated invasion as USA military drills unfold along the Pacific coast. Army third division troops with navy support prepare to land mechanized units, with 1675 already en route and three transports set to depart from Tacoma for California.

Tacoma Wash Pacific California Olympia

Old Time Revival at Gladdings Church Previewed

An old time revival starts Sunday night at Gladdings Church 139 Deliver Boulevard. Evangelist E L Newby from Fords Worth will preach, with Rev J C Wilsier serving as pastor guiding the church activities during the event.

Gladdings Church Deliver Boulevard E. L. Newby Fords Worth J. C. Wilsier

Martin Denies Promised Ford Aid in Labor Probe

An affidavit attributed to Homer Martin of the A S of L Automobile Union claims Ford promised him financial help to win favorable treatment. Martin denied the affidavit as false, noting it appeared in a board file during the Rouse committee inquiry into interference with the United Auto Workers bargaining rights.

Washington Homer Martin A. S. of L., Automobile Union Say Ing Martin Tony Ing Rouse Committee Labor Relations Board Isdovund M. Toland Mittee Say IL Labor Board St. Loux United Automobile Workers of America Ford Motor Com PRAY Unitexl Automobile Workers G1. C. Junion Madden Hasty A. Elder St. Louis Martins Ine Toland J. Warren Madden Martin Elder Harry Beupett Mt Sakes Ford Bennetheet Tab Uiry Bhia Ford ‘Ad Nat Bennett Marlin Beret Aus Jett Detroit Financia el Muriin

Florida Democrats Reject Unit Rule

Florida's 18 uninstructed delegates to the national Democratic convention will not be bound by the unit rule. The state Democratic executive committee defeated 72 to 27 a resolution for the unit rule, which would have required delegates to vote solidly for one candidate. The committee made no provision for a presidential preference vote in Florida's May primary.

Petfasburg Pla Florida Democratic Executive Committee Oridas

Shrine Dance Honors New Officers in Beartist Rite Temple

A formal Beartist Rite Temple ceremony in San Antonio honors new officers of Alvafar Temple Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Officers named include W H Wallace, Otto J Te river, Dr Ren j Brant wood, W D Turbe, L F Marshall, J M Todd, N L Hopkins, and Frank Thomason. Ceremonial duties and ceremonial master details are listed amid notes on WPA bench construction near the Navarro street bridge.

Alvafar San Antonians Ailereie Antonia River W. HE. Wallace Borause Park Alana O'Connell Otto J. Te Rabbant Renj Brant Wood W¢ Wright Albert A. Green Navarro Street Bridge Gam A. Chapman George G. Verhion W. D. Turbe Mile L. F. Marshall FL Lipscomb Minishuly Me J. M. Todd Elaplain Stanley Banks Omar Frank A. Spang Pata The Guard N.L. Hopkins Outer Fred Smith Frank. Thomason Imperial Repre

Two Sentenced in Extortion Trial

In New York on January 13 two men were sentenced in the Queens County extortion case involving jockey Iron Don Meade. Carlo Zarcone aged 26 of Brooks received three to five years, and Ralph Hamlin aged 25 of Damonion drew seven and a half to fifteen years after pleading guilty. The defendants extorted $4000 threatening Meade’s wife and baby.

New York Don Meade Carlo Zarcone Brookswas Queens County

House votes to delay elections and reopen candidate nominations

The House of Representatives approved the delay of general elections from February 28 to March 26 by a vote of 84 to 85. The measure also seeks to grant political parties a new chance to nominate candidates.

Havana House of Representatives

Notable names in 1940s San Antonio sports and society

A garbled 1940s Bexar Facts collage highlights Danny Rowe the vaudeville star, Old Por Scherwitz, and sports editor praise, plus wedding anniversaries for An Pepperweln and Mrs Ad. It also notes Dr Leon Koplcy and Lloyd Welch gifts, Albert Henkes entering active duty, and various local figures in social and athletic scenes.

Danny Rowe Harold “Por" Scherwitz Poepperweln Mra R. W. Patton Brooks McGimsey

Alazan Work On Start For 12 Block Family Dwellings

Construction work at the Alazan Project progresses with water and gas lines laid for 12 blocks of family dwellings. Mines work completed in block 1b. drilling for life buildings slated, large machines employed to lay pipes with extreme accuracy, work to begin on remaining phases this week.

Wrnie Richie Alazan Life Housing Authority

Birl Slaying Case Near End

In Mauch Chunk PA a mother and an ex trooper face the final phase of a tense trial for the murder of a 14 year old girl. The jury views the death car as the defense continues its testimony. The case stems from a June death in a police car and involves lingering stress in court.

Mim Miyme Stevens Benjamin Pranklin Stevens Traapjer Samuel Hull

Water supply shaken by beer tainted taps in Joliet

Joliet residents reported their tap water tasted of beer, with many complaints to Water Commissioner F. Whalen. Officials believe a brewery leak caused the incident, and the unusual taste faded as calls subsided.

Jocaph F. Whalen

Two Die in Crash Near Dallas Identified Victims

UPI reports two men Hubbard Porter Barnes of Prisco and Here ber McCiellan of Jacksboro died instantly in a highway crash near Dallas. A third victim, not yet identified, was found in a ditch about 140 feet from the wreck. Deputy Sheriff Billy Parker said the car rolled over several times before leaving the road.

Dallas Dan UPI Ag Hubbard Porter Barnes Prisco Ber McCiellan Jacksboro Mina Billy Parker

Miner hears Wheeler at United Mine Workers convention

Washington reports John L. Lewis proposed a political rally to Senator Wheeler for the Democratic presidential nomination. The plan aimed to energize miners at the United Mine Workers anniversary convention in Columbus Ohio on January 23. Lewis praised Wheeler as a leading statesman and urged discussion of public questions. Wheeler accepted the invitation after previously running for vice president on a split ticket.

Washington John L. Lewis Wheeler D.monts United Mine Workers Columbus Ohio Ming Hoag Yell Democratic Campaliy Lewis Wheater Tin CIO Follelic

New Engineer Units Formed for War Games

Secretary Woodring announced two new regular army engineer units to be formed February 1 for the army’s war games in the South. The Forty-seventh Engineer troop mechanized will be stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky and the Sixty-fourth Engineer company imprographic at Fort Bedning Georgia.

Washington Woodring Fort Knox Impographic Fort Bed Ning, Gu

Connecticut Teachers College Aims For Ideal Vocational Ed

Four faculty members at Connecticut Teachers College weigh in on the ideal vocational education student. They describe the perfect entrant as energetic and eager, with strong work ethic and steady appetite for learning. The piece reflects campus perspectives on future instruction and student character.

Baby incubator project proposed in naval health service

Miss Anita Jones of a New York maternity center proposed here on Saturday at Plaza hotel an incubator program for the Naval Health service. The plan aims to reduce infant mortality through the use of baby incubators and would be adopted by the Institute for nurses.

Naval Health Service Anita Jones New York City Maternity R Center Institute For Nurses Miss Jones

Beef imports rise during early 1939 period

Washington reports beef and cattle imports increased forty four percent in the first months of 1939 compared with 1998 figures. The agriculture department released data fueling debate on extending trade agreements. Secretaries MU and Wallace testified that pacts did not harm American farmers, while lawmakers questioned the claim amid congressional scrutiny. A business advisory group favored continuing the program.

Washington Agrientite Department Wallace Congressional Critira Weanwille Industrial and Titanckat Commerce Departunrois Web

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