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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1939

Page

9

Sharecroppers Demand Aid as Missouri Patrol Breaks Camp

More than 1000 sharecroppers occupying rain soaked camps along two highways were ordered removed by Missouri state police under health commissioner orders. Dr. Harry Parker and Col. Marvin Kasteel said the camps posed a public health menace as snow and near freezing temperatures worsened conditions. Landowners to let tenant families return. others without proof of tenancy to Charleston for county handling.

New Madrid Missourishire Highway Patrol Harry Parker Marvin Kasteel Highway Patrol A. D. Sheppard Ure Patrol Parker Casteel Charleston Brors

Citrus Price Set For Texas Grapefruit Trade

Weslacq Texas January 14—Effective Sunday midnight a minimum price of 10 per ton for grapefruit applies to grades better than No 3. The price lasts two weeks and was announced by J E McDonald state agriculture commissioner. Regulations echo Florida price peaking and empower the agricultural commissioner to regulate shipments. Shippers’ marketing committee and growers’ industry committee to suggest changes to the minimum price as needed.

Weslacq Texas J. EF. McDonald Florida Agricultural Commissioner Shippers Marketing Committee Growers Industry Committee

Vestry Officers Named for St Mark's Episcopal Church

Vestry for St Mark's Episcopal Church announces officers for the coming year. Albert Steves Jr. is senior warden, Adolph Heckmarin junior warden, R E Megee secretary, and W C Herpel treasurer. New vestry members include W C O'Ferrall and R N Damble. Delegates to the diocesan council meeting January 22 to 24 at Christchurch, Laredo, include Steves HC Stribling Frank Gillespie Walter Godurl King and Arthur Moir with alternates Cal Diehl Andrew Dilworth Merrill Bishop O'Ferrall Beder Mann and Hiram Pattee.

St. Mark’s St. Mark's Episcopal Church Albert Steves Jr Adolph Heckmarin R. E. Megee W. C. Herpel Cal W. C. O'Ferrall R. N. Damble Douglas W

Mooney Welcome Amid Looming Labor Parade in L A

In Los Angeles a huge crowd was expected at Memorial Coliseum to greet Tom Mooney, jailed for the 1936 Preparedness Day bombing, with governor Culbert Olson altering his stance. Organizers tied Mooney to Communist dangers on the Pacific coast as Labor leaders and public figures differing on the welcome plan.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Tom Mooney San Francisco Culbert L. Olson John Tt. Lechner Americantization Mooney Pacific Coast Central Labor A. F Silis Patterson Harry Bridges

Installation Rites at Highland Park Luth eran Church

Induction of new officers at Highland Park Lutheran Church will be held at 10:30 a m Sunday with Rev F A Neumeister leading. New officers include A Dreibrodt president J G Kircher vice president Mrs M S Grimsinger recording secretary Frita Bohne financial secretary Joe Wolpman benevolence secretary W F Boutlinger treasurer Joe Tadwig secretary. Retiring president Ed L Snyder and recording secretary J A Clarin served five and four years respectively.

Tnspallanion New le Highland Park Lutheran Church F. A. Neumeister A. Dreibrodt J. G. Kircher M.S. Grimsinger Frita Bohne Joe Wolpman W. F. Boutlinger Joe Tadwig Ed L. Snyder J. A. Clarin

Murphy Says Sit-Downs End, Murphy Says Sit-Downs End

Frank Murphy testifies before a senate subcommittee that sit-down strikes are discredited and over. He discusses his handling of auto industry protests as a former Michigan governor. Confirmation hearings for Murphy and Felix Frankfurter proceed with other cabinet and Supreme Court nominations expected to move soon.

Washington, Dam Gener Frank Murphy Michigan Senate Murphy Felix Frankfurter Supreme Court Harry Li Hopkins Wenders

Pittsburgh Folk Die Young

Dr. J Hope Alexander city director reports Pittsburgh residents die around ten years earlier than national averages. He notes Pittsburgh mortality at about 50 years, versus 60 years nationally, with no current explanation for the gap.

Pittsburgh Van J. Hope Alexander Atherich United States Alexander

Siemering Lodge to Sponsor Dance Event at Hermann Sons Hall

Siemering Lodge announces a Saturday 8 p.m. dance at the Hermann Sons hall. Harry A. Wass serves as president with Sienneleg Lodge No. 92 as sponsor.

Siemering Lodge Sienneleg Lodge No Pill Hermann Sons Harry A. Wass Annnnord

Ancient Piano Once Owned by Empress at Mexican Estate

Fragmentary note describes an ancient piano claimed to have been owned by an empress a century ago. It mentions Mrs. Walton of 540 Fredericksburg Road calling herself an antique enthusiast and references a purchase tied to trips to Borda Gardens in Cuernavaca, Mexico where the summers were reportedly spent.

Empress Carlotta L. A Buelah Walton Crrtatta

School of Missions at Highland Church Event

The Highland Church School of Missions hosts a Wednesday night program at Park Presbyterian Church featuring Dr. P. B. Hin as guest speaker. The event centers on Chinese and Korean history with decorative Louis XVI style elements and intricate bronze designs.

School of Missions Highland Church Wal Gaburday

Bold thief robs United States marshal’s office

Saturday a prowler entered the pistols building and stole several items including a deputy marshal badge, keys, a bank book, a pin and a money order for 17 dollars. Nellie Williamson, an office clerk, reported to police. Other thefts listed include cash, clothing, sheets, a watch, a car overcoat and a license plate from multiple addresses.

Sain United States Hhe Prowler Misa Nellie Williamson N.N. Whilstaire Avenue 8 Mary Johnson Crockett Street Jule Parker Presa Street Oscar Ray Jr Lubbock Rank, Garza Goodwin Avenue Tommy Litrate East Commerce Street Inas Clare East Gommeyer Street J. I. Bynum Ridgewood Court H. H Dillashaw Houston Street

Hal Kemp Wed Amid Fire Siren Wedding Salute

Bandleader Hal Kemp wed 19 year old New York debutante Marthe Stephens in a quick ceremony after a downtown theater show. Firemen in blue uniforms fired a siren salute as Kemp rushed from the venue to the church, ending a hurried, 15 minute wait between performances.

Pitysburgh Deéks Hal Kemp Sweet Swing Marthe Stephenson New York Kemp Deeey Fins

Church Council Installation at St. John's Lutheran

The newly elected church council will be installed during the regular morning service at St. John's Lutheran Church this Sunday. The current year council includes Walter Behrens, Willian Bless, Rubin Franz, Fed Lewis, C. Pouger, M. Steger, E A Slaughter, John Thummel, and A. Wiemers.

St. John's Walter Behrens Willan Bless Rubin Franz Fed Lewis C. Pouger M. Steger Slaughter John Thummel A. Wiemers

Success Attained by Less Talk More Action in Business

A 1930 International News Service profile argues that a shifting American business leadership favors decisive action and practical instincts over hollow maxim. It quotes Colby M. Chester on teamwork, integrity, and the four cornerstones of success, and urges young executives to cultivate self-respect, clean living, and public service while embracing “us” over “me.”

International Servic International News Service Anyere Halcare Sir Hivaihess Tutve Lal Blu Gab’ Ratnor Colby M. Chester Ju General Foods Corporation National Association of Manufacturers Nore Ford

Signs To Slow Ion Drivers In ai effort to reduce deaths

In an ai effort to reduce traffic accident deaths, warning signs will be placed in various sections of the city. Police Chief Owen W. Kilday announced the plan, with city artist Hugh J. Roming painting a policeman holding an injured child to convey safety.

Hie Pallee Pollen Owen W. Kilday Hugh J. Roming Kilday

The Marks of Christian and The Cure for Worry Sermons

Dr Batchelor of the San Antonio district will preside at Travis Park Methodist services Sunday morning. His topic is The Marks of Christian. In the evening Rev Shirkey, pastor, will preach The Cure for Worry.

Travis Park Batchelor L. Batehmar Eddior San Antonio Alpert FP. Shirkey

Ten Dollar Annual Dental Care Plan Proposed

Salt Lake City. The State Dental Association and the Thai Medical Association announced a plan to provide dental work for any adult at an average cost of ten dollars a year. Dr F W Lambert, chairman, said the system aims to enable about 35 percent of the population to obtain proper oral health protection.

Salt Lake City Otah State Dental Association Thai Medical Association F. W. Lambert

Publisher Wins Princeton Medal For Alumni Service

Robert L. McLean president of the Associated Press and publisher of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin received the first annual Daily Princetonian Alumni Association medal in Princeton New Jersey. The prize honors a Princeton graduate distinguished in journalism or allied fields.

Princeton N. J. Gun Robert L. McLean Associated Press Philadelphia Evening Bullelin

Skates Wear Thin at Railer Delhy Weekend Meet

The daily grind wears down wooden skates used in the Railer Delhy event this weekend. Skates are ground each time they wear smooth, thinning the skating surface and affecting performance.

Delhy

Skaters Debate Thin Skates Versus Wicker Rollers in Duluth

Bernice Abar an 18 year old from Duluth Minnesota and a white team member argues about preferred thin skates over wicker rollers. She calls skating tedious and notes waking late before joining teammates for the nightly grind.

Bernice Abar Duluth Minn Miss Abar

Deputy Shot and Woman Arrested in Los Angeles Case

Deputy Sheriff Victor M. Paul, 49, was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting. Gloria Ramont, 23, was held on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. The pair reportedly married last July in San Angelo Texas. Deputy Stewart said the woman admitted the shooting after a night out drinking with Patsy Wingpel.

Los Angeles Jay Sherlf Victor M. Paul Dnday Gloria Ramont Santos Steriff Caplain William Penprase Paul Sal Angelo Texas Beuprasa Pycewind Deb Stewart

Salvation Army Promotion Day Sets Sunday Schedule

Promotion day at Salvation Army is planned with Maj. Rod and Mrs. G A leading. Jaygits and Laut assist as Tver 7 Williams chairs. The Sunday school lesson is Moshius's Pledge at 645. Open air services at 7 p.m. at Alamo plage and Houston street. indoor message at 8 p.m. in the chapel delivered by Maj. Jaynes.

Salvation Army Ube Salvation Army Commerce Struct Rod G. A Jaygits Laut Tver Williams Moshius Haliness Your People's Legion Alamo Plage Houston Street Wil Mams Majo Jaynes

Formal Reception Greets New Baby

CORNING N Y Jan 4 A formal reception greeted the arrival of a baby born to Mr and Mrs William Lamb. The daughter was born at Corning hospital after Mrs Lamb stopped at the home of Dr H Ober. Attending physicians were Dr Ober Stunt H Bean and Dr Raymond Gurnsey.

Corning William Lamb. Eiyoute Corning Hospital Lamb EH. Ober Obertar Stunt H. Bean Raymond Gurnsey

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