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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

1

Negro veteran receives Purple Heart from government

Victoria born 47 year old Bar genn Lewis, a Black veteran, displayed a Purple Heart awarded for injuries during the Marne battle two decades ago. He worked for Judge W W McCrory when county judge in Jackson County and told Judge VicCrory there are many like him.

Bargenn Lewis Fing United States Marne Victoria W. W. McCrory Jatier Jackson County McGrory Judge VicCrory

Are You a Victim of Skin Shame Rain Infection

An advertisement claims relief for itchy skin using Black and White Ointment. It promotes trial sizes and large cans, with pricing and dealer availability, urging readers to try the product for relief from skin irritation.

Murder theory in executive death

New York authorities expressed belief that 41 year old wealthy executive Ru land Thompson was beaten and dumped down a five story apartment dumbwaiter shaft. The body with crushed skull was found late yesterday at the bottom of the dumbwaiter by the superintendent of a West Fifty first street building. Theresa D Arcy, 2, daughter of a tenant, told police she heard screams for help at 4 am.

New York Ruland ‘Thompson Rales Duimhwaller Thompson West Fightye First Street Buile Theresa D'Arcy Tenant

Fort Sam Waiter Held in Assault Charge

Fort Sam Houston incident leads to the arrest of Ot Jones aged 92, charged with assault after a mass meeting. Police and Commissioner P. A. Lockhart report the accused, residing at 648 Whealon Avenue, held for preliminary hearing at 9 39 a m Saturday.

Fort Sam Ot Jones Hhe Fort Sam Houston P. A. Lockhart Jones Whealon Avenue Wil Ting John A. Palsiya Karl Axleby Price Garmelsstoner

Woman seeks injunctive relief in fraud suit over life benefit funds

Mrs Elizabeth J Sehrur of Missouri sues Michael Schnurr and three others in Fifty seventh District Court claiming she sent 14740 89 to Franklin Life Benefit Association and Missouri Farmers and Merchants Benefit Association, alleging improper sale and transfer of Missouri company. She seeks injunction halting transfers and recovery of 43740 23 already returned under prior agreement. Judge Everett F Johnson scheduled January hearing.

Elizabeth J. Sehrur Missouri Michael Schnurr Houseton Boxer County Tvst J. Paul Graves RE. Bhackelford Max D. Lehber Schnur Schmier Franklin Life Benefit Association Missouri Farmers and Merchants Benefit Association Schnurr Frankilis Company Missouri Company Bexar County Mins Schuur Everett F. Johnson

Auto kills 84 year old man on New Braunfels Avenue

An 84 year old San Antonio pedestrian, James W. Cummings of 622 Peck Avenue, died after being struck by a car on New Braunfels Avenue near Drexel. Driver Leo F. Sueltentuss, of 1AOL McKinley Avenue, said he was blinded by headlights and did not see the crossing man. Cummings suffered a skull fracture and died in an ambulance. He left a wife and several children including two daughters Mrs. Imogene Payne and Mrs. Mary Beth Edwards and two sons W. H. Cummings and J. W. Cummings. Funeral services were set for Riebe chapel at 3 p.m. Friday with Rev. H. Goodenough officiating. Interment in Bayset Memorial park.

San Antonio Tates James W. Cummings Peck Avenue New Braunfels Avenue Cummings Imogene Payne Hale Genter Mary Beth Edwards San Diego W. H. Cummings San Anpronio J. W. Cummings Riebe Chapel Rev. H. Goodenough Bayset Memorial Park New Braunfels Ave Robert B. Green Hospital Cralloway Lagersinster, Sr Gonzales Commerce Street

Death Chair Builder Excused From Jury in Texas Case

Houston January 20 Roger Storm a ceelytelan was called as a prospective juror in a murder case today and asked to explain his refusal to sit. He said he opposed capital punishment and disclosed he designed and installed the Texas electric chair 14 years ago. He was excused.

Houston Roger Storm Ceelytelan Jangel King Storm Texas Electric

Watch Ret Owner Ai Watch Ret Owner Ai il News Ineebore

An OCR fragment reports on oil exploration activity near Weslicd and Hidalgo with measures like depth and gravity. It mentions a resident’s loss, a failed search for an item, and several wells including Bognotla Petroleum No 1 Armending south of Raymondville. Names include Ralph RB and A. Graham, with references to saltwater and gas reads at varying depths.

Valle Allantte Grande Weslicd Cestral Hnauiera Road Alin Iordbuwski Mortons Une Fieli Spuddier Blutr Dross Alexby Sinr Hig Grane City Bognotla Petroleum Company Raymondville

On Trial Teen Wears Grapefruit Dress in Colonial Costume

A teen winner models a complex dress crafted from grapefruit peel and leaves, featuring 1500 diamond shaped sections and 25 bushels of grapefruit for materials. The 1000 hour build forms an inverted parapterulh train revealing the grapetrult details as Virginia Clark and other contestants wear corn husk, Chinese, Spanish, ageplant, ski, potato and other era inspired outfits.

Leila Flores Virginia Clark Louise Clark Wating Alicia de In Goren Dorothy Hager Katherine Morris Mary Walsh Eleanor Smith Frances Polk Cosume Elizabeth Anne Titty Evelyn Epwright Ruth Duncan Helen Miler Ghita Yeager Oske Brothers Warrthy

Stolen Watch Report Ties to Nixon Engagement

A watch reported stolen in August 1993 connected to Miss Boyd who was filing an orchestra engagement in Nixon. Her brother S Ray Boyd later received new information regarding the case and a possible name involved.

Nixon Miss Boyd S. Ray Boyd Antonio Birkhi

Weather Forecast For Travelers And Cities In The West

The day features cloudy conditions across many cities with variable winds and temperatures noted in brief. Nineteen locations including Amarillo Albuquerque Boston Corpus Christi Denver and New York show cloud cover and light to moderate breezes as residents plan outdoor activities.

Olal Sanna Thays Gay Seta Roy Relelag Alton Auarter Tonuay Avatiang Passignt Amarillo Tex Gao Boston Brady Brownsville Pex Buffato Cao Charleston Cheyenne Chitaro Corpus Christi Denver Colo Chimay New York Chandy Oklahom City Thaenle Thisbirgh Fork Arthur Onayell Salt Shreveport Faa Cloudy Strow Toledn Washington Wichita Kan Willelan

Father and son fined for drunken conduct in park

Howard Bartee and his son were fined 90 dollars each in Corporation Park on drunkenness charges. Judge Phil Sheok suspended their sentences with a warning. The pair, arrested Tuesday in the 100 block of East Martin Street, testified they had been drinking. Bartee claimed they came to town to get something to eat.

Howard Bartee South Sats Rosa Street Phil Sheok Dhorough

War surgeon identity quest details a 20 year search

An American army surgeon who performed a highly successful operation on a wounded French aviator near Jouilly in 1629 is the object of a War Department probe via medical veterans. Lt Morra gulia of the French corps now commands in Avord, France. The aviator’s knee cap was shattered by a machine gun burst. the American surgeon’s work restored his leg’s mobility and ended the long quest for a benefactor. The aviator alerted US consul C. Eva Macy in Kerachi, India.

War Department Juilly Fort Says Houston Morragu Pir Fifteenth Armin Avord France Amorraglia United States Conmil C

Convention on Care of Aged Insane At Gunter Hotel

County judges and commissioners convene at the Gunter hotel to discuss housing for insane patients over sixty. About four hundred delegates from seventy two counties expected. a resolution to urge the state to place the aged in suitable institutions away from county care will be proposed. The event features James A Norris of Wharton as resolutions chair and Roy Hothelny of Houston as legislative chair, with a dinner dance and special entertainment for officials wives. Robert J. Bobbitt will speak as highway commission chair.

Gunter Hotel Tafis Yang Hubert Sonweppe Dexa Sonn A. Norris Wharton Matt Resolutions Committee Roy ‘Hothelny Houston Gunter James Harley Robert J. Bobbitt

Five Year Old Boy Milk Cows At Silverton

In Silverton Oregon a five year old boy assists in milking cows, handling about 75 cows yearly as part of a dairy at home. The article notes the routine begins at 5 o'clock with morning and evening milking and mentions nearby classified ads offering dairy opportunities and related items.

Silverton Ore Bruneiro Hsnes Claseiffl

Also Mentioned on This Page

Army Lockheed Chicago Int'l News Nhuta Executive Woman Arts Saoske'a Torani Warement Kune Department Il News Poe Gar Greyhound Union Bus Terminal Navarro & Pacan Evi Richard Gil Chamber of Tome Merce Los Angeles Gili California Florin Akars Funeral Home Semple Soin Bey S.sesereee State OF Texas Ousehold Furniture CO Edacted Roda Vets Sclatihdndl Een Bball md A. 3. Walser
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