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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1940

Page

7

County Group Pledges TB Support for Four-Point Program

The Bexar County Tuberculosis Association pledges full cooperation with the four-point tuberculosis center plan for San Antonio. George H. Craze, executive secretary, urged united effort with civic groups, the Medical Society, county officials, and the Junior Chamber to establish expanded facilities at Southton and a Robert B. Green hospital service. The proposal envisions more beds, dedicated staff, a medical and surgical division, and hospital renovations to add 160 beds.

Bexar County Tuberculosis Association Siq Antonio G. J.aoerth Woodmen of the World Hospital George H. Craze Bexar County Medical Society Maverick Tir Association Abe Berar Southton Junior Chamber Koeth Burleson R. E. Parrish W. Dfarmes W. Coyle Robert B. Green Hospital Bouthion

Suspect in Mail Fraud Arrested

A four man indictment for using the mails to defraud led to the arrest of W Rucker Jr on a farm three miles south of Clindis at Danyile. Arraigned before U S Commissioner FP A Lockhart he posted 1000 dollars bond and a hearing was set for Thursday morning.

Gar Antonio Mondsy Federal District Court of Rucker Houston Minor

Silent Treatment Ends Family Row

A patrolman recommended a silent treatment as the best remedy for family quarrels. On Sunday he mediated a violent argument between a Cass Avenue husband and wife, but his advice failed to calm them and led to further arguing. He suggested they not speak to each other until they cooled off, and they accepted the plan. No further disturbances were reported from the area.

H. C. Hayles Ivtile Cass Avenue Injrouder

Lifting of Skunk Defense Urged in Pennsylvania

Local readers report a petition from Jefferson Borough federated sports men asking the Pennsylvania Game Commission to remove state protection for skunks. They urge changes to game laws so skunks can be hunted or hunted at any time without protection.

Raymondsvill Var Pennsylvania Game Commission Jefferson Bourg Federated Sportsmeni

Children figure in Los Angeles accident cases at hospital

At Robert B Green hospital Monday several children were treated after accidents. Alex Alvarez aged 11 of 40 San Carlos Street fractured his skull after slipping at Tampico and Sabinas. A T Speegie aged 3 of 2008 Few on Street was treated for a bite on the right hand from a non poisonous snake. Fetipa Valdez aged 1 of 400 Bauth Peons Street found the elephant ear plant portions ate and suffered. Margarita Guerrera aged 27 of 237 South Laredo Street found a supposed cure for boredom in yawning and snapping her jaw shut.

Robert B. Green Periciys Alex Alvarez San Carlos Tampico Sabinas A. T. Speegie Fetipa Valdez Margarita Guerrera South Laredo

Rev W H Joyner Again Is Named Evangelist

The Rev William H Joyner of San Antonio was named evangelist for the Texas Baptist general convention for the eleventh straight year by the executive board in Dallas. During his decade as an evangelist he has led hundreds of revival meetings across the state and credited with about 1200 conversions. He recently led his forty second San Antonio revival.

William H Joyner San Antonio Texas Baptist General Convention Dallas

Local theater notes and cast of upcoming shows

Bexar Facts reports on birthday celebrations for Mrs. John Hennessy and plans for engagements at the Majestic. It notes a February return of Harry Blackstone with the Invisible Stripes and The Housekeeper's Daughter, plus January 26 sneak previews. Mentions Francis Cunygham promoting Shoestrin g and Hazel Burd as staff operator for the theater, with various local social updates and posters for Pay Your Poll Tax trailers.

John Hennessy Dave Flamm Dave Apollon The Majestic Harry Black Stone Focal Hrimette Joar Bennett Agres Roy Arseniger Wilgte Granado Granado Arseniger Tayor Cason K. R. Elmott Elaine Irwin Espital Lorraine Gar Arizona Lowell

False Teeth Rock Slide or Slip Story Glitches Nonsense

Fragmentary text appears to jumble phrases about false teeth and dental items with scattered names and places. Readable parts struggle to form a coherent event or source. No clear person, organization, date, or location emerge to anchor a factual summary.

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Coughlin denounces Christian Front after New York arrests

The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin condemns the Christian Front, says the group mixes Bundist and Communist elements and tried to leverage his influence. He cites past interactions with John Cassidy and praises J. Edgar Hoover for combating non Christian fronts.

13 Killed as Silver Mine Caves In Pachuca

A cave-in at the Don Carlos silver mine on the outskirts of Pachuca Mexico today killed 13 miners and left a 14th trapped. Rescue teams recovered 49 bodies but little hope remained for survivors.

Pachuca Mexico Jast

Witherspoon Named Judge by Governor ODaniel

James M. Witherspoon district attorney at Hereford Texas was appointed judge of the sixty ninth judicial district by Governor W Lee ODaniel in Austin today.

Austin Jan James M. Witherspoon Hereford Texas W, Lee Odaniel

Treasury position report for January 12 figures

Treasury data show receipts of 7 041 311.46 and 7 885 854.36, expenditures 28 245 494.77 and 23 066 440.50, net balance 2 811 708 920.56 and 2 006 998 584.41, working balance 792 196 527.98 and 2 368 927 735.1, customs receipts 4 762.70 and 10 484 080.85, fiscal year receipts 2 187 7103 048.81 and 6 65 ~ unclarified digits. Expenditures 5 087 287.80 and 4 867 015 748.05, excess expenditures 2 210 194 752.18 and 1 800 480 240.52, public debt 42 092 978 096.86 and 39 594 184 840.93, day-over-day change 11 559 327.81.

Washington Treasury Fistal Mold Fassely

Milwaukee Chief outlines pension cure at San Antonio meeting

Fire Chief Peter Steinkellner of Milwaukee explains Milwaukee fire and police pension funds to San Antonio officials. He notes separate local funds, describes an actuarial system, and says revision here will be slow. Mayor Maury Maverick says Milwaukee’s system is workable but needs cautious change.

Liaf San Antonio Peter Steinkellner Milwaukee Wis Steinkellner Maury Maverick Floyd McGown Louis Lipscomb Sternkener Thref Steinkelingr Lipscomb Maverick Police and Fire eThab Metter

Californians On Tour To Attend Houston Citrus Meet

A group of 150 California delegates on a Southern Preflic tour, carrying 150 delegates, were bound for the Dal ted Fruit and Vegetable association in Houston. They planned a one hour stop in San Antonio on Monday afternoon for a city tour.

Southern Prelfic 47 P California Dalted Fruit and Vegetable Association Houston San Antonio Ely

Wyoming Republicans to hear Senator Styles Bridges at dinner

Solon TQ Spear Cheyenne reports Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire will address Wyoming Republicans at a dinner in Cheyenne on February 17. J. By Griffith, state chairman, announced the event today.

Solon Cheyenne Wyo Styles Bridges Wyoming J. By Griffith

Men’s Bible Class Directors Meet

Board of directors of the Business Men's Bible class will meet at 30 p.m. Monday to prepare the program for Tourist day observed Sunday, January 28. Vice Rev. O Ray Lindley spoke on "The Man Who Went and Called His Brother" at the group's regular meeting Sunday morning. A chorus from East St Paul colored Methodist church provided special music. Sixty four men have joined the class bowling team.

Business Men's Bible Class Ray Lindley East St. Paul Colored Methodist Church Cles Alas Armourced

Suspect Rico Charged With Murder In Bar Shooting

Luis Rico 85 admitted firing a bullet that killed Rita Zuniga 29 at the Laredo bar on 3182 South Laredo street. Rico, operator of a bar at 1722 Guadalupe street, claimed self defense after being attacked by about 25 men. he surrendered to police and was charged in Dustice of the Peace Bar Car rigan's court. He said he fired one shot as he attempted to escape to his car.

Luis Rico Rita Zimiga Alta Vista Street Dustice Peace Bar Carrigan's Court Rico Guadalupe Street Zuniga Robert B.green Rice Strum Laredo

S. A. Hotel Joins National Chain

The Robert E fee hotel becomes part of a nationwide hotel chain. Hosts Incorporated Hotels, the parent company, announced the lease deal. Leaders include Frank H. Briggs, Robert S. Kneeland, and C. J. Revertson. Major cities served are Minneapolis, Omaha, Akron, Kansas City, and Milwaukee. Scott J. Stewart remains manager of the John hotel.

Robert E Fee Hosts Incorporated Hotels Frank H. Briggs San Antonio Robert S. Kneeland i C. J. Revertson Minneapolis Omaha Akron Kansas City Milam Scott J. Stewart Jocn

Pung Conducts Citizenship Hearings in Texarkana

Federal naturalization examiner Peter J. Pung held hearings in U S District Court in Texarkana on Monday for a group of aliens seeking citizenship. He was to return to his office Tuesday.

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Friends of France Anne Morgan J. Pmorgan L. A W. H. Joyner Bexar By Frank Brady Francis Hazel Rurd Mikrdo Broadway Kelley Rogers Molywooud D. W. Colemans Palestine J.B. Rogers Detroit Mach TNS Charles E. Coughlin Christian Frost Organization New York Gemen U. S Pather Cough Social Justice Christian Front Father Coughlin Charg Cassidy John ¥. Cassidy New York City Hall Christan Leven Silver Witherspoon Geraldine. Laher Theodore Laher Los Angeles Men’s Bible Class Bronson Walter L. Bronson Chicago Copariath Teyosha Otaten Ttn Winston-Kalean Nerih S. A Jacob M. Washly St. Louis Brart Weil
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