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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1940
Page
11
Louise Shanklin a KABC staffer flaunts a fur coat amid frigid weather worries while Wally Blanton embraces a mountain character on air. Marty Eames Brophy, a vivacious Jefferson High student, features in playful local color.
A collage of names, places, and quirky vignettes from a Kerrville and Houston era newspaper page. Mentions WPA superintendents, Kennedy family ties, Roy Minton of King Feature Service, and a bleached parade with Faith O Neill. Anecdotes range from schoolroom relics to a stray kitten near the asylum wards and a satirical war-era sign on a Model T.
A 23 year old Black man was captured by Marshal Paul Vile Jaret and Deputy Albert Earl after being suspected of forging checks at two grocery stores. He was arrested after attempting to pass a bad check at Mathews Meat Market on Tuesday and is held for county jail.
A shop on 3906 South Press Street reported a theft when a person entered the premises and stole cash totaling 40 dollars during a Wednesday incident. Officers were alerted and are investigating the store scene and surrounding details.
Arthur Bugs Baer argues that congressional neutrality does not require keeping America out of global affairs. The piece claims business interests drive war and wealth, referencing a 19th century English statesman who imagined shared prosperity from extending English influence, including a metaphor about Chinese shirt tails and laundry.
Police Wednesday supplemented the municipal dog catcher duties by hunting a spotted white setter named Hrant. The dog is tied to a pension fund contribution promise by Leo Vieth of 813 San Pedro Avenue, who said he would donate if an officer recovered his shelter. Identification marks include Vieth’s name tattooed on the dog’s ear.
Rev Gilbert Rahm of the University of Fribourg will visit St Marys University this week to survey educational projects in Amerita and deliver a series of lectures to university students in San Antonio.
Judge Temple Caihoon spoke Wednesday about possible new moves to harshen life in city jail cells. He suggested extending terms for inmates who started a fire on Monday while noting penalties for those who attempt escape, amid efforts to enforce work on WPA jobs.
A group of 30 boys resides at a NYA provided house in Scherte where they perform housework and acquire apprenticeships in woods work sheet metal air conditioning and refrigeration plumbing and meteorological survey. They are charged 142 dollars a month for room board and meals with after school aerodynamics instruction and a classroom and a motorless airplane in the backyard. Four boys own short wave radios while recreation and games are available. Supervisors oversee daily life and training under Fenner Roth and Upton Brerden with A B Williamson living with the boys.
Pab O Shaughnessy sues for writ of mandamus to compel County Tax Assessor Collector Albert W Huth and deputy George P Drake to allow inspection of delinquent tax records. He claims a recent ruling bars access after winning a redemption-fee suit. Hearing set Friday at 2 p.m. before Judge Tayloe in Fifty seventh District Court.
Paul Dees, a photographer, claims his wife Mrs Josephine Dees is a model wife and proves it with portraits. They met near Fort Bam Houston and traveled via Mexico before being sent to the Philippines. Dees experimented with photography and coloring while there and photographed her for a Manila ad campaign. Mrs Dees returned to San Antonio last August, and their first...
Constance Evelyn born November 12. Dees left the army and returned to San Antonio in December. He will give three photography lectures and demonstrations at the M. G.4. The first on basic Photography at 7:45 p.m. Monday. The second on portraiture and illustrative photography at the same hour in February. The third on color photography on February 12.
A laundry truck was reported stolen by W.C. Tyneh of Seherlz, with driver Ligneh describing a rapid getaway as the vehicle vanished after an apparent theft. Investigators are reviewing the scene and seeking witnesses to determine the suspect or vehicle involved.
Death of Pete Gutierrez raises San Antonio traffic toll to 42. Gutierrez of 1421 Potosi Street died from injuries December 20 after a crash in the 2900 block of West Commerce Street. Leonard A. Porter of 616 North Prensalrent listed as the driver involved.
Funeral services for Charles F. C. Ladd age 57 veteran land developer were set for 10 a m Wednesday in Crystal City with further services in San Antonio and Mission Breial paving. Ladd died Monday night in Carrizo Spring after an ambulance trip from Caratuta. He helped develop the lower Rio Grande valley Winter Garden district and Medina Valley irrigation district. Survivors include his widow, his mother Ada Ladd Kansas City, son Charles Ladd Jr San Antonio, sisters Mrs Lynn Bowman Kansas City and Mrs Sam Davis Little Rock, brother W H Ladd Kanai Gi and grandchildren.
The municipal market shows higher January income at $8790.50 against $2573.50 a year prior, despite a week of freezing weather. Market Master H. H. Theis reports $2989.50 in the first 45 days and $861 since, with the refrigeration plant shut Monday night cutting city power by about $30 monthly. tenants will pay the power in the future.
A letter from President Roosevelt observing Army Day was received April 6 by Col. A. E. P. Dark commander of the San Antonio chapter of the Military Order of the World War sponsor of the day. Roosevelt cited that stiffening national defense greatly reduces the likelihood of war.
An inquest was opened Wednesday by Justice of the Peace Wiley in connection with the death of Carmen Uridin, 65, found in bed at her home at 203 East Russell Place by J Lento. The inquiry aims to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding her death.
Stearns 5. Tucker reports approval of six WPA projects totaling $1,607 000 in WEA funds and $900 879 in local agency funds. Projects span Ree county Dimuutt and Ellis counties to Guadalupe Zavata and Travis and Zapata counties, totaling new classrooms road work school improvements stream gauging and highway upgrades with dozens of workers.
Hog prices held near a six year low in San Antonio on Wednesday as hogs failed to move, with top hogs at about 54.2 pounds per hundredweight. The market news rep Lang Hooks blamed overproduction for the glut and noted the year’s largest pig crop in 1938.
A runaway auto in the 300 block of South Alamo Street struck a parked car, then plowed into a building at 304 South Alamo Street. Owner W. A. Spencer of 335 Adams Street told police the car was in gear when he started it.
Avtempting to halt a dispute at Frio and Buena Vista streets Virtes Gruble 28 1801 South Alamo street sustained a head wound and received first aid at Robert B Green hospital early Wednesday.
Want ads note a 225 Luther Drive home for sale at 11250 dollars and other rentals. Listings include a furnished 2 room at 420 West Travis Rivers, unfurnished at 202 West Courtland, furnished at 325 Bristol Harlandate, and a rental at 1249 Kayton Avenue. Also listed is a 1982 Plymouth four cylinder sedan for sale and a seven piece living room set for 29.50. Details in classifications 28 3 27 eRe 39 and Ui.
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