Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

Page 1

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1939

Page

1

Prison Convict Bowman Vanishes From Ohio Penitentiary

The 28 year old bank robbery convict Howard Bowman, serving a sentence at the state penitentiary, disappeared yesterday. Warden Woodard suspects he escaped via sewer supply trucks. Bowman, brother of Neal Bowman, had been in for robbery. Neal is jailed in Lima for criminal insanity and later executed in Kentucky for a 19 year old’s murder. Evelyn Donlop to discuss missionary work at Beacon Hill church with a covered dish supper to follow.

Howard Neal Bowman Bothy Neal Lima Kentucky

Kidneys Mus Clean Out Acids Claim Money Back Guarantee

An ad promises a product called Sed Opatex will cleanse kidneys and remove acids. It claims benefits like reduced nervousness fatigue and better sleep. Buyers are assured of a money back guarantee if not fully satisfied.

Joe Fox Rogyisia Guaranics

Omega Ol Backache Relief Ad Card

Speedy relief from muscular backache and over all aches with Omega Ol. The ad promises pin relieving properties and widespread popularity across America. A 35 cent bottle is advertised for treating rheumatism neuritis and general pain, with claims of powerful yet harmless effects at druggists nationwide.

America Druggists America

Military reorganizes air corps communications system

Kelly Field units shift under a planned reorganization. The 12th Air Base squadron joins the Third Communications squadron at Barksdale while remaining on duty at Kelly. Detachments will be spread to different fields to mirror the weather service model. Names of Kelly field personnel and their roles are listed, with unchanged ranks. Washington notes a major House Rules Committee leadership shift by Representative Babata while Manitoba offers fur farming lectures with distinct attendance.

Kelly Field Bratt Francis le Doux Kenneth W. Kline Jos R.guthrie Pris Oliver D. Gassett Joan H. Carswell Charles ‘Yoon Bruce T. Canady M Mayer Bertram’ Chedester House House Rules Committee Babata Clinois Astates

Death of John T. Casserly in Minneapolis

John T. Casserly, former director of health and physical education at Our Lady of the Lake College, died in Minneapolis while visiting his daughter Miss Haze in San Antonio and another daughter Mrs. H Sirpke. services will be held in San Antonio.

S.A Minneapolis John T. Casserly Minneapois San Antonio Miss Haze Casserly Our Lady of the Lake College H. Sirpke Servites Nonne

Motive Sought For Hammer Slaying In Indianapolis

Detectives pursued a motive today in the hammer slaying of blonde Mrs Cartlé Selah Romig 55 wife of a state railway employe. She was found dead in her first floor flat from hammer blows to head and face. A sister said Romig was divorced three years from Fred W Kennedy of Shelbyville, owner of Kennedy Carline and Bag Co. They had married in Shelbyville and later moved to town, buying a small downtown restaurant.

Indianapolia Jen Cartlé Selah Rowif Romig Norman R. Booker A. J. Wergert Shelbyville Fred W. Kennedy Kennedy Carlince and Bag Company Canada

Family Cemetery Suit Goes to Trial

A jury will hear an $83 075 damage suit over alleged removal of bodies from a family cemetery. The case, in Forty fifth District Court, names P W Bettter and others against John G Claassen, rancher, who acquired the disputed property in 1918, and Sunset Memorial Park Inc. Plaintiffs say their ancestors were buried in the plot and that in 1937 Claassen reportedly hired the burial park to move the remains to a cemetery several miles away.

Forty-fifth District Court P. W. Bettter John. G. Claassen Sunset Memorial Park, Inc Classen

Border Patrol Receives High Praise in Labor Report

Washington report to Congress lauds Border Patrol morale and loyalty. It notes agents accept dangerous assignments and endure long hours, including overtime, with steady dedication.

Washington, Jah Yee Ha Congress Secretary of Labor

Poll Tax Receipts Total 18 100 for Week

The county tax office reported 18 100 poll tax receipts issued on Wednesday, about 2000 fewer than the same period in 1938. ES O Maraa chief deputy assessor-collector said offices would stay open until 9 PM daily this week to accommodate voters.

Faunly Es, O'Mara

Bexar County Cleared of Tick Infestation

Bexar county reduced tick infestation during December according to a state sanitary commission report issued Wednesday. In the month 233 herds containing 7500 cattle were inspected or dipped under the supervision of Ed Ackerman.

Bexar County State Investock Sanitary Commission Bexar ‘County Superivision Ed Ackerman

Dal Speeds Up Legislative Program

President Roosevelt outlines 1932 plan to expand New Deal agencies and raise revenue. He will push Congress on higher taxes national health program railroad rehabilitation and Philippine trade while studying a 52 million armament program. Senate confirms Frankfurter and Murphy as Supreme Court justice and attorney general. He seeks reciprocal taxation of federal and state salaries and broader tax bases to fund farm benefits and defense.

Washington Roosevelt Tindberg Congress Senate Harry Hopkins Secretary of Commerce Commerce Committee Felix Frankfurter Supreme Court Frank Murphy Wallace

Petition Filed on Mrs Brooke Estate

A petition filed in Probate court seeks to name Alma Brooke Sanford co administratrix of the estate of Elizabeth Gerhard Brooke who was allegedly slain by her husband Col John R Brooke Jr Sanford says she adopted Mrs Brooke's children Barbareaux John R Hradke and Caroline Elizabeth The petition notes it would enable collecting $7000 in life insurance as the children reside in San Antonio and Ganlantonio.

Elizabeth Gerhard Brooke John R. Brooke Jr Alma ‘Brooke Sanford Brooke Henning San Antonio Atlanta Sanford

Weather Summary for Texas and Nearby Regions

A Weather Service brief notes warm and fair conditions in many Texas and southern U.S. locations. Wednesday night remains cool with Wednesday temperatures near 60 in San Antonio area and about 40 for low. Thursday expected around 68. Public reports list clear or fair skies across Corpus Christi Dallas Del Rio and other stations with varied winds. Temperature readings and cloud conditions cover numerous cities including Laredo Lubbock Houston Memphis and New Orleans, with detailed daily highs and lows and references to rainfall and moon phases.

San Antonio East Texas West Texas Corpus Christi Tex Dallas Texas del Rio Tesac Deover Calo Dodge City Ben Edmonton Canada el Pay Fort Smith Ark Galveston Minneapolis Minn Mobile Ala Modena Nashville Teno Nendles Calif New Orleans New York Selnome Alaska Wired Worth Platte Haraldity Oklahoma City Okla Omaha Palestine Pitsbureh Port Arthur Prince Albert Raledgh the Sun Arts Roseburg Ore Ries Roswell Salt Lake City Turdsan Cali Sete Tider Aries Paxeight Thurseen Nich Lowe Abitens Teteco Cina Texan Gao Purmingham Restart Mass Conde Rota Cairo Wevneree Gharieron Cheyenne Wea Cove Lear Ty Chiewne Ceeieer San Francisco Clear Beattie Waeh Sheridan Shreveport Spokane Wash Springfield St Louis Swift Current

Rites set for Edward Weltens pioneer baker

Edward Weltens starved. The Bel gian born San Antonio resident and longtime Prospect Bakery owner died aged 65. Rites Thursday at Sacred Heart church with high mass at 8:30 am. Interment in Marys cemetery. Survivors include widow Emna Weltens and sons Leon Edward Bert and Frank. Brothers Peter Dominic Weltens Travis of San Marcos and Lorenz Hensen of Malone Texas. Fourty degree Knights of Columbus to guard the services. Funeral plans include rosary at Melans parlors Wednesday evening.

Sacred Heart Church Joseph J. Jacobs Ib. Mary's Cemetery Weltens Commerce Street Thildouck Belgium San Antonio Hermann Sons St Anthony Society Vincent de Paul Mor Emna Gersdorf Weltens Leon Edward Bert Prank Peter Dominic Welters Kara Travis San Marcos Lorenz Hensen Malion Texas Leon Weltens Jr Frank Gershost John Fpasenidge Charles Burkholder Treuter Sr Emst Dungmann Vincent Ehrer Knights of Columbus Pueblo Mexico

Firestone Shoe Delegation to Visit Southwest Event

A Firestone delegation led by Raymond C. Firestone visited San Antonio after touring the Rio Grande valley. He praised the Southwest tire market and rising US car production, saying demand will grow. Delegates included W A Knight and P I Estlock, with Texas Oklahoma Shoe Retailers delegates meeting at the Gunter hotel and considering next convention sites Fort Worth or Houston. J M Watson of San Antonio spoke at a Gunter dinner.

Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Tennessee Memphis Firestone Firestone Company A. Beniteau W. A. Knight Southwestern P. I. Estlock Texas-Oklahoma Shoe Retavers Association Gunter Hotel Fort Worth Houston Mexico J. M. Watson San Antanio Gunter Watson B. W. Bmartt Oklahoma Retail Merchants Association Rhea Nichols New York City Ethel Holland Little

Nine Elected by Beethoven Maennerchor During Meeting

Nine members named to the Beethoven Maennerchor board of directors at a Tuesday night meeting held at the clubrooms 422 Perdida street. New members also elected include Charles N Wuest Paul Nauschute Alex Hauer and Otto Rock support for long service and over 45 years continuous membership noted for several names.

Beethoven Maennerchor Honorecy Ife Theociety Perdida Street Rudy Stappenbeck Paul Seeliger Paul Linagitari AG Baldus Egbert Schweppe H. M. Schmidt Hermann Son

Wounded Youth Sought After Home Breakin

Police searched hospitals Wednesday for a wounded youth who broke into the home of Mrs. Mary Spank at 400 Horigen Avenue. The intruder, with a forehead wound, used a telephone and fled after demanding she stay put, breaking a window with a rock during the 11 p.m. Tuesday incident.

Mery Horigen Avenue

Steves Plans Laredo Campaign for Diocese

Albert Steves, manager of the Episcopal church campaign, reported 150,000 pledged in the West Texas diocese. San Antonio pledged 87,115 toward the drive to fund a youth camp, with a meeting at St. Mark's parish house. Delegates from San Marcos Gonzales and Seguin joined Tuesday night to plan the out of town effort. A 150,000 goal is to be raised before the diocese council meets in Laredo January 22 23. About 300 campaign workers active in San Antonio and 20 in smaller towns.

Albert Steves Episcopal Church West Texas Laredo Hamilton Hotel San Antonio Sebi Oribe Episcopal St. Mark's San Marcos Gonzales Seguin Counel Cam~ Raign

Calotabs Claim Cold Aid In Safe Natural Purge

An old advertisement promotes Calotabs as a natural aid to relief from colds. It touts a cleansing effect by flushing the intestines and kidneys with a double dose for a family package, claiming the remedy helps nature throw off a cold.

Aid Yotinjaa

Caticura Skin Care Ad Promotes Trio of Aids

An old fashioned advertisement touts a rich foaming bath with Cutiora Soap for regular beauty care, Cutiora Ointment for baby irritations, and Caticura Talcum. All products are marketed as skin comfort aids, priced 25f each, and approved by Good Housekeeping Institute with a free sample offer from Caticura Dept. 41 Malden, Mass.

Good Housekeeping Institute Rite Caticura Malden Mfass

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evelyn Donlop Beacon Hid Presbyterian Church Hollywood Mack Gordon Elizabeth Cooke Yuma Ariz Gordon Int Kelly Field Orbath Fan University of Manitoba Sabath Hfensis Esas Saguiah Bowste Taczize San.Antonio Isaac Bledsof Pren Family Cemetery Border Patrol DAL Edward Weltens Zisik-Iearns Etwara Bakers Fond Est Edward F. Weltens A.C. Firestone Shoe Men Aoldelegtion Raymond C. Firestone Pepsiten Raymond Firestone South Texas the Clegg Co Soledad St Steves de Briles Vicinity Fannin
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication