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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1939
Page
4
A historical note depicts a blacksmith lamenting the decline of horse use due to motor transport. The craftsman fears extinction and longs for renewed prosperity, as horses grow scarce and attention to equines wanes in these modern times.
A San Antonio report notes drought and wet conditions hurt farming and repairs, while trailer use and acetylene welding help blacksmiths. Nine shops remain, but many expect the old craft to fade into literature as tractors and modern repairs dominate.
Lae 1993 honoree for ag advancement is R Dickson, Spur Texas, superintendent of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. He received the award at a banquet of the Texas Agricultural Workers Association as attendance records were broken. The convention was to close today.
George Dietrich Musica, one of three surviving Musicas in the McKesson & Robbins case, posted 10000 bail in a grand larceny and forgery indictment by District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey. Arthur and Robert Musica remain in jail as Dewey pursues their default status.
Federal Judge R. a MemMillan granted citizenship petitions Saturday to six applicants from Mexico, Czechoslovakia, Germany, and a native-born American who had previously lost citizenship. Two Mexicans, one Czechoslovak, two Germans, and one American by marriage to a Romanian were newly made citizens. eight petitions were denied.
CHICAGO January 14 Raymond Potter a 14 year old survivor of a rare Staph from meningitis fell to a second rare disease osteomyelitis Doctors report he may need surgery though infection shows slight signs in legs and arms Dr Luther M Larance who called his recovery a miracle reverses that view as new ailment threatens bone structure with possible vaccine effort ongoing
Be Antonio singer on the O'Daniel program for the governor inaugural ball at the Triskell hotel in Austin Tuesday night will be Arthur B Biard. Ban Antonio singer. Her accompanist will be Miss Dewey Carey of San Antonio, according to announcement by John Hornsby, chairman of arrangements for the ball. Mrs. Biard has appeared in civic operas there.
Thomas J. McGuire, 82, died Friday in San Juan. Survived by his wife, three sons P of Oregon, F J of San Juan, T H of Washington DC, two daughters Agnes of San Juan and Mrs J G Trant of Perry Kansas.
Washington January 14 complete revision of federal relief with consolidation of WPA PWA and other agencies into a new department of public works urged by Senate committee. Report calls for unified relief system, minimum payments, and funding sharing with states to cut politics from relief.
The U S battle fleet completed its transit from the Pacific to the Atlantic through the Panama Canal in what officials say is a rapid crossing. The aircraft carrier Lexington was knocked by Gatun locks, while planes provided cover as pilots and crews raced to move 126 ships and 65,000 personnel.
Street Commissioner Paul B Steffler announced the first project of the 100000 sewer construction program will begin Monday morning with workmen trenching 1000 feet along Rule street west of Zarramora street. The WPA authorized about nine miles of sewer work with 100000 from federal funds and 5000 from the city. Steffler noted the revised sponsor funds come from a wage and hour act adjustment for San Antonio area to spur more projects and curb unemployment. He expected other sewer projects to start later in the week.
A Pan American airliner carrying passengers and mail from New York to Buenos Aires forced to land 20 miles from Ilha Grande Brazil. The crew sent a radio message for help with no casualties or damage reported.
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