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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1939

Page

7

Radio Programs and Late Night Music Schedule With Stations

A dense listing of today’s radio programs across multiple stations including AM and FM services. Notable entries include Dance Time at 3:05, Sunset Jamboree, The Mighty Show, and various news and sportscasts from WAO, KOXM, KABC and others, with show titles and host names scattered throughout.

Ates Ted Fill Bob Barry Wood woAt—Pals Dick Trai Jack Aransirene MABC Kexs Tavie Sagny S—Hardin Trias RMAC Harieca Mtsackessby Air 43 Bob Tonge Eports Obi Donald Novia Eaveer Kaec—Futlon Ewis

Tomorrow's Programs and TOT 4 M eee BTSA-637 Musical Clock

Radio and church listings feature Fernando Cathedral WOAL Dinia Smild Sunrise Jamberse 7TO8A schedule with various program names including The Eye Oreners and The Fact Finder. Newspaper card tallies dozens of shows across Am and TON stations with times like Noon, 12:33, and 4:45, highlighting local musical guests and talk segments.

Fernando Dinia Eane Sonrise Jamberse Btoe ATSA The Eye Oreners Hirat Helen Mabe News Tt S—Marsing Maer Oth

Violinist Joseph Singeli to Perform on GBs Show

Violinist Joseph Singeli will guest tonight on the Benny Goodman swing show on GB network ETSA 220. Grand Duchess Mane makes a first appearance at Al Jolson Didadeas CRTSA-7 30 The Theater of the Air TEABO B705 presents Uncle Jeremiah Goes to Town a comedy about a country gentleman visiting the city.

Joseph Singeli Vialda Benny Goodimin ETSA Grand Duchess Mane al Jolson Didadeas CRTSA N .Theater of the Air Teabo Jeremiah

Ice Floe Drifts to Island Three Saved at Detour

Three men Tare hishermen, Phiily Goetz aged 40, Russell Goetz 30, and Willian Dyer 47, all from Detour, spent a night drifting on the north channel of Lake Huron before being found on Downmond Island. They had cut ice from the main ice pack Monday afternoon and drifted ashore, reporting no great discomfort despite lacking food or fuel. The flag was driven inshore this morning.

Mich Lake Huron Downmond Island Dound Tri Phiily Goetz Sony Russell Willian’ Dyer

Short Wave Tuesday Broadcast Fragments and Names

Fragmentary OCR inventory lists numerous names, times, and acronyms from a radiophonic or university communications page. Entries mention Lyndeo, Figit Henneahls, Zarl yt Ivikm CEO, WUXAL, WIXAL, London, New York City, and various numbers. Content lacks coherent narrative or clear event.

Lyndeo Figit Henneahls Zarl Ivikm Chistian Fiervapt University Wuxal Ahn Hein London Ira Bom New York City Anus Jase Chew Wixal Afb Anne New Yort

Senators Celebrate Orange Gifts In Austin

In Austin today, senators received large oranges placed on each seat. Ronald Rogers Kefly from the Rig Valley region claimed he was unaware of any link to a prior Texas A and M college elation. Senator WH. L. Winford from Fort Blockton joked with his orange and played pepper with Senator R. G. Lanning of Winsboro, a former semi pro baseball star.

Austin Gan Senate Ronald Rogers Kefly Runde Valley Winter Haven Texas A WH. L. Winford Fort Blockton R. G. Lanning Winsboro

Boy Rodolfo Rodrigues Recovers After Arm Break

A 10 year old boy named Rodolfo Rodrigues suffered a fall while playing. He was unaware of the arm fracture until attendants at Robert B. Green Hospital examined him. Doctors applied splints and planned follow up care at the hospital.

Rodelfo Rodrigues Robert B. Green

Thief Steals Valued Heirloom Watch

A 66 year old woman reports a theft of an heirloom watch from her residence on West Commerce Street. The thief entered a tack, and the incident was reported to local authorities. Names and exact locations are partly illegible in the damaged text.

John B. Hoh Glanbilx East Gaentherstrom Eliyh Drumemer Bhermay Ayroet Clubbirg Internalaui Mie I-2 Commerce Street Olarhviakeknd

Prisoner Delay in Travel Over Mann Act Case

Federal marshal units in San Antonio hold prisoner Raymond in Bexar County jail for three weeks due to scarce deputies and ongoing extradition formalities. Raymond, arrested in San Marcos, is accused of transporting a woman from Hopkinton to Schenectady on October 3, 1936. He waived preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty. bond set at $1,500.

TV. 3 San Antonio Wilfort Joseph Raymond Wantet St Bupkinson Bexar County Raymond Bous Austin R. J. McMillan Rhode Island San Marcos Hopkinton Schenectady U. S Paul A. Lockhart

Debate Opens On Relief Bill In Senate Fight Over Funds

Washington Jan 24 Senator Adams Democrat Colorado opened Senate debate on the 725 million dollar relief bill contending misstatements and propaganda sought to boost the allotment Roosevelt had proposed 873.6 million to extend WPA until June 20. appropriations committees countered with 725 million dollars Adams said the issue is not a cut but how much should be added to fund more relief while supporters argue for larger sums for welfare.

Washington Jan Adams Comorado Senate Resineral Roosevelt House Senate Appropriations Committee

Stadium Site Backed Amid Opposition to School Field

The Chamber of Commerce plans a counter move against the Northside Property Owners League protests over a proposed school stadium near Rock Quarry between San Jacinto and Brackenridge parks. Officials say a city council session will hear the case at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Henry Holland of the school board and City Attorney T. D. Coths discuss transferring the site to the district.

Rock Quuirry Sar Jacinto Brackenridge Parks Jutilot Chamber of Commerce Robert E. Conrad Comruliter Ehastrean Conrad Henry Holland T. D. Coths

Texas named most modern region by Cleveland editor

Harry Smith auto travel editor of Plain Dealer visited San Antonio en route to Mexico City and praised Texas as the nation’s most modern state. He claimed American architecture would be found there and lauded Gulf coast and Texas as the spring and summer travel draw. He highlighted W. H. Furlong as the best ambassador of good will and noted a push for U S recognition of his travel work by the American government.

Texas Harry Smith Cleveland Ohio Plain Desler Smith San Antonio Mexico City St. Anthony Gulf Coast Teves W. H. Fur Jong Pan-American Highway Association Mexico

London Wok Event Sparks Odd River Market Chatter

A fragmented report from London notes unusual activity and crowding at a riverside market. Details are unclear, but participants discuss prices, bids, and odd items amid a bustling scene. Names and dates are unreadable in the OCR snippet.

Retirement Rule Is Fought for Abominities of 44 payrens

Teachers in San Antonio demand a halt to automatic retirement for those 60 to 70. They seek to delay the rule until pension funds are provided. Principal W. J. Knox, who recently turned 70, is among those affected and would be impacted by the suspension.

San Antonnio Cheen Palyons Cochran W. J. Knox St Nelson School Knox

Texas Market Report Details Vegetable Shipments

Shipping point notes show mixed Texas produce by type including beets carrots peppers and greens with Texas crates prices and on track arrivals. Market conditions vary: spinach and Savoy cabbage weaker, beets steady, carrots steady to weak, and Texas crates priced around 1.30 to 3.95 per crate with regional arrivals from Cleveland Pittsburgh Boston New York and Chicago.

Lower Valley South Texas Washington Cleveland Amirket Allehily Rudy Cincinnati Market Winady Kansas City New York Eleteen Savoy Og Se Boston Texan Burlelk Savoy St. Louis Yendeney Texan Bushiky Caruage Philadelphia Smarket Bostug St Leo Market Dall Pittsburgh Piye Alberta Texas Hall Market Steady Texann Flo Intel Beaton Chigag Regutivata

Barnes Awaited on Tech Field Leasing

The St. Louis Browns will visit San Antonio later this week to discuss leasing Tech Field with school board authorities for the Missiltons. The contract hinges on parking arrangements with an offered annual rent of 20000 and concessions mostly to the Dell Club. If Barnes cannot attend, William DeWill, vice president of the Bt. Tallis, will attend.

Congig Ponamés Pbesouiy Oe Ware St. Louis Browns San Antoniio Whi Tech Vield Miesltons BE. H. Kiter Dell Barnes Kiter William De-Will Wce

Stolen Cans Recovered In County Yard Findings

Six stolen cars were recovered from two Bexar County “graveyard” yards. Deputy Sheriffs Miller and Galloway found one car group in a brushy area near Chavanaux on June, listing Harold Pawkett J M Dacus and J A Fails as owners. A Cassin Road site near Yon Ormy revealed two stripped cars and four dismantled autos, identified by license plates as owned by James Poore of Bexar County.

Bexar County Chavanaux William Miller John Galloway Harold Pawkett West Woodlawn Avenue J. ML Dacus Kayton Avenue J. A Fails Fourth Street R. A. Magnus Jerome Mevey Cassin Road Yon Ormy Icense Pisles James Poore Bexar Noumty

Livestock market notes from multiple western markets

Texas and midwest livestock listings show receipts in the thousands across San Antonio, Chicago, Fort Worth and Kansas City markets. Cattle from feeders to slaughter steers trade mostly steady with limited demand. calves and stockers mixed. Hogs reach top around 7.08, with varied weights. sheep and lambs show firm to higher bids, with strong demand for fat lambs and yearlings.

San Antonio Newa Tioga Tairty Pelive Alout Monlay Bravier Sunnday Amd Iwos Chicago Livestock Chicago Usdaihoga Mancay Saiven Feda Bolle Fort Worth Weber Monfig Sverake Kansas City Kansas TV Vealer

Cotton Market Steady Start in New Orleans Futures

Cotton futures opened steady in New Orleans with March at 8.53 cents and May at 7.23 cents amid weak cables and Wall Street selling. Prices fluctuated narrowly through early dealings as covering supported some gains but overall remained close to yesterday's close.

New Orleans Murope Earis Holt Yesterdix Liverpool Wallabert Bombay New York Boweht Frov Jne Peices Fort Arteler Atsiet

Lecture Planned Against Communism by Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus announce a lecture in the hall featuring Paul McGuire of Australia on the Carnation Revolu Yar as part of a crusade for Christian justice. District Deputy Dave Walsh chairs the committee with support from team members.

Knights of Columbus Nak Paul McGuire Australia Knights of Columbus Hall McGuire Dave” Walsh Hig Joe Rev G. P Staff Franela C., Sullivan Wk Guerra Tun Rasbatin Wy A. Menger

Stocks Rally In Early Trading As Leaders Rebound

New York stocks rose in early trading as Monday's downturns faded and shares across major groups gained. Prominent movers included steel and chemical stocks along with General Motors and U S Rubber, while motor shares planned a reallocation. Industry production showed upward movement for the month, contrasting with a week of shrinking freight and lending activity. Broker loans declined, and weekly financial settlements cooled, marking the sixth straight drop in weekly activity.

New York Jal Steel Bathichem Santa Fe Punuiyvants General Motors Cheysles N.Y. Central U. S, Rubber General Eloine Aimconds Consolidated Xdl Uia Comforma Oon Federal Reserve Joang

Poultry and Produce Prices From Chicago Jan 24

Chicago Poultry and Produce lists show steady or mixed prices for fowl and turkeys with varying regional quotes. Receipts and market conditions indicate modest demand shifts, with creamery butter prices higher than extra and eggs showing regional grade variation.

Chicago Springs NEM Vora Roduce New York Buty Tor I Rewa Demanis Rathe Colorado Wisconsin U. S North Dakota Tech

Market notes on currencies and metals in London and New York

The report summarizes foreign exchange rates and precious metal prices across London and New York. It notes the US dollar advancing against the pound, fractional changes in French francs and other currencies, and silver prices around 42.5 to 42.8 cents per ounce with various listing details and spot quotes.

Aileun Ato United States Dolar New York Bagi Jalent

Inventory of San Antonio school property to guide insurance

An ongoing WPA funded inventory project at San Antonio schools, started July 18, 1948 with 40 workers and now 21 workers active under H. Kifer. The work aims to document all school property for insurance decisions, with a total original appropriation of $12,000. The project, led by Thomas Webb, expects completion by June next year.

San Antonio H. Kifer Sfechgols Kifer Thomas Webb Pandom

Farm Jury in Salazar Trial

A jury to try Frank Salazar, charged with slaying his former employer Paul Kennedy, was completed with two farmers among the jurors. Testimony began as Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, two children and Imogene Kennedy testified or are expected to, while 18-year-old Wilma Kennedy, abducted by Salazar, is to testify. The state seeks the death penalty, alleging Salazar killed and robbed the Kennedys over tensions about his advances to Mrs. Kennedy. Salazar and Wilma were later found near Austin at relatives’ home. Wilma said he forced her to accompany him after claiming to have drugged her parents. Salazar called himself crazy.

Sweetwater Jen Frank Salazar Paul Kennedy Lodey Jave Termers Or Owichinen Kennedy Wilma Salazar Kennedys Wilha Austin Wilna Bec

Grain Market News Shows Mixed Signals Across Regions

Chicago Inn reports limited selling while Liverpool declines. Argentine and Australian wheat purchases by British mills and government demand offer some support to prices. Southwest cash bids, favorable moisture notes, and easing in corn and oats amid tepid trading temper market tone. prices hold with small shifts across May to July contracts.

Chicago Inn Fombrork Wiley Liverpool Southwest Botanh Milla Tuim Great Britain Ahievers Corp Argentina

Doctors Here for StealON Convention Opens in Guatethoiet

A three day gathering of the International Post-Graduate Medical Assembly of Southwest Texas opened Tuesday at the Guatethoiet hotel with lectures luncheons and seminars. Physicians from Southwest Texas Central Texas and other states were slated to attend four lectures two speakers missing due to weather and six luncheons plus five seminars ending with a stag party and buffet supper.

International Post-Graduate Mediceal Assembly Texas Russell L. Cecil Alexander Randall Harry & Grabie D.nelson Henihron J. A. Myers Mine Neapolis Fred T. Adair University of Chicago Ginter Notel Rose Room A. E. Hertzler Russell L Cecil H. C. Neefziger R. MacAusland D. N. Andeesot A. Randal Cg, Sutherland James B. Costen H. 3. Gracie H. G. Pouches G. H. Belole Plaza Hotel

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