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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1939

Page

17

Fur bearing bather fascinates Florida readers

In a humorous note from the southern coast, readers are amused by descriptions of the “fur-bearing bather” in Florida. The piece riffs on wild fashion and natural, comic observations of beach life from Dade County to the Atlantic coast, poking fun at public reactions and fashion trends.

Colorado Furebearng Dade County Florida Atlantic Seaboard Meyer Wye Middle-West Tidons Bern Bealrie Posse Country

Whisky and Loud Talk Hurt Voice

Expert Dr. Chevalier Jackson reports in a American Medical Association release that alcohol dilates throat capillaries, risking voice impairment beyond intoxication. Recurrent drinking and shouting damage vocal cords, leading to nodules or tumors. rest and moderation protect singers, broadcasters, and the public.

GT International News Conyright New York Br. Chevaller Jackson Philadelphia American Medicn] Association Jackson Jack- Son Audi

Wool Grower Sessions Open in Angelo with National Delegates

The seventy fourth annual National Wool Growers association meeting opened in Ban Angelo with attendance from Washington Oregon Idaho and California. The women's auxiliary led by Mrs W B Juanhenty of Heppner Oregon and R C Rith of Burley Idaho head the officers. Principal topics include reciprocal trade treaties negotiated or being negotiated by the federal government. De Valera to Visit Washington Prime Minister Ewan de Valera of Ireland will make an extensive tour when he visits the United States.

Ban Angelo National Wool Growers’ Association Washington Oregon Idell California W. BP Uahenty Heppner Ore Cresllent R. C. Rith Burley, Tahoe Asa DE Valera CINSS Ewan de Valera Ineland Tony United Halon

Sample Milk Can And Pump Stolen

L. F. Hownett of the Buinke company at 123 Durango Street reports a sample milk can and pump stolen from his car in the 14 block of West French practice. Mrs. J. L. Burch of 901 Kayton Avenue Kalder apartment reports her dwelling prowled with a deck of cards two pipes and two neckblts stolen.

L. F. Hownett Mayer Buinke Company Durango Street Cary J. L. Burch Kayton Ave Nue Kaldier

Retired Sergeant Gets Two Year Penitentiary Sentence

Joe Brilt a 26 year Army veteran who retired last year was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for forgery and passing. Ed Mabrito district attorney’s check investigator said Brilt forged the name of ALF Lange Well to cash a $10 check drawn on the Fort Sam Houston National Bank and presented at Clark's Dollar Store.

Tovey Army Ed Mabrito Joe Brilt Bri Dave W. W. McCrary Criminal District Court Gusty Alf. Lange Sam Hans~ton National Bank Max Barnett Clark's Dollar Store

Henry Henry free on bond after new trial bid

Claude Cowboy Henry, convicted slayer, was freed on a $5000 bond after about 1d months in county jail. He was arrested in November 1937 following the shooting death of Arthur Sinclair in a tavern. A new trial is sought as the Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the prior self defense ruling and ordered a retrial. Henry left San Antonio heading to Atascosa County to await trial.

Claude Cowboy New Tris McGrory Dive Watson Henry

Roosevelt Autographs Photo and Jest with Calver

The president signed a photo for capitol doctor Georges W Calver and joked about trying to behave. He wrote to Calver keep on trying after signing for an autograph. A chaotic scene unfolds in the office as pupils disrupt the proceedings.

FDR Garner Washington Roosevelt Capitol Georges W. Calver Gaynor

Market Tumble at San Antonis as Norther Sways Trade

Produce trading at a low ebb on the San Antonis commission and Stogers markets with a brisk norther depressing sales. Prices for dairy and poultry held steady while numerous fruits and vegetables show scattered, varied figures across regions from Idaho to Florida and Texas to California.

San

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Laurel Lillial Herndon

Funeral rites for Mrs. Laurel Lillial Herndon 42 were held Tuesday morning at the Painter Loring chapel with Dr P B Hill presiding. Interment followed at Roselawn Burial Park. Surviving are her husband Fred M Herndon former secretary of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and once president of the Texgs Press association, a son Len Verndon two daughters Mrs Franges Dieckow and Mrs J R Everett a sister Mrs J G Stejex and a brother Metta Freitag.

Herndon Laurel Lillial Herndon Pnnter Loring P. B. Hill Roselawn

Bloodhounds Track Escaped Transient Led to Robbery Case

Bloodhounds nabbed escaped transient Pete Rowland after a river bottoms pursuit near the Blue Sidge farm. He had confessed to entering the Silver Ring bar on North Platey streets last November 3 during a burglary. Ralph Wilson, a noted transient, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Judge McCrory in CHa) District Court.

Ralph Wilson W. W. McCrory Cha Silver Ring Holston North Platey Joe Pantusa Dames Lee Pettus Huntsville Dave Searcy Pete Rowland Trusty Blue Suidge Farm

Crude Price Cut Seen By Fort Worth Executive

Fort Worth on January 24 1932 HL Foster of Port Worth warned another crude price cut was imminent. He said a widespread drop in the mid continent oil states could be averted only by government allocation of production or by divesting pipelines. Foster member of the Independent Petroleum Association of America cited failing to keep faith with the Texas Federation commission plan and urged action to stabilize prices.

Fort Worth HL Foster Port Worth Foster Independent Petroleum Association of América Wirl Franklin

Eight-year-old slaying tied to San Antonio case file

The report covers indictments in a murder case linked to Lillian Nagel's death near San Antonio. Robert Compton Jr faces murder charges for the shooting at a home in Believed events occurred June 11, with Compton later captured after a lengthy pursuit and declared insane earlier in 1992. The article also notes related legal actions, hospital committals, and ongoing investigations by Guadalupe county authorities.

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Russia Discharges 1500 Lax Workers

Paris reports that 1500 Soviet workers were discharged from December 28 to January 21 under new Soviet labor discipline laws. French dispatches from Moscow said two workers were sentenced to death for killing their managers, with 578 trials in progress and 1100 already sentenced as courts were jammed and judicial staffs expanded by 800.

Paris Moscow

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