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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1937

Page

5

Girl Robbery Suspects Held After Night Assault

San Antonio police chased a knife wielding pair after a man was robbed on South Laredo Street. The woman was arrested in the 200 block of South Santa Rosa Street and identified by the victim. Other incidents include a taxi driver’s robbery on Commerce and Olive Streets and a purse theft on Caramoree and Chestnut.

San Antonio Molday Tony Chapa Victoria Street Chapa South Laredo Street South Santa Rosa Street Yank Converse Commerce Olive Streets W. 4 Clark South Walnut Street Carameree Chestnut Streets

Wool Sales Heavy at Fredericksburg

Heavy wool shipments reported from Fredericksburg during the past week with 275000 pounds sold at about 34.12 cents per pound to Studley and Emery of Boston. Taobert Blum warehouse moved 1937 spring clip to Lom Richey of Boston, totaling 307000 pounds at 37.13 cents per pound. Additional sales included 21000 pounds of tick, black and lamb wool at one third off and 26000 pounds of f-month wool at 31 to 42 cents per pound.

Roesraayncnt Lothie Storage’ and Commission Company Studley and Emery Boston Mass Taobert Blum Lom Richey

Houston Oil Man Faces Term in Pen

Houston oil operator H Gibson was found guilty by a jury in the Eighth District Court and faces a maximum two year sentence in the penitentiary. The trial occurred in a special session presided over by Judge Murphy with Livingston, Texas as the backdrop of the case involving forged tenders and conspiracy.

Houston INS H. Gibson Ual Tvo Gison Mirth District Court F Murphy Livingston

While Whithey Pursues The Burrother In Rift

The party splits with Whithey chasing the burrother while others explore Shake Mountains. They encounter puzzling villagers on a rock as Roy climbs a ladder of stone to a cave. He disappears briefly then reappears as signals excite friends to join.

Whithey Shake Mountains Indan Roy Fren

Venereal disease control plan pressed in Texas

The Gate Medical association proposed a Texas venereal disease control program with a department director, case reporting after treatment, quarantine for noncompliers, contact tracing, free diagnosis for indigents, drug distribution, and physician public education. The note is from Austin dated July 12.

Austin CINS Texas State Board of Health Gate Medical Association Health Department

United States Senate Fight Shapes 1940 Democratic Ties

Washington watchers see a factions struggle over the Supreme Court bill as President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Farley clash with Burton Wheeler’s Senate Democrats. Upcoming senatorial elections will test party unity and potential next presidential picks amid talk of a possible draft. Burgess Meredith stars in a Shakespearean program on television, reflecting the era’s cultural scene.

Washington INS Senate Roosevelt Farley Burton K. Wheeler Montana Nie Wheeler Whild House Supreme Court

Radio Programs for Tomorrow Tuesday Schedule

Tomorrow’s schedule lists KT8A and various programs with times 6:40 am through late evening. It includes musical clock segments, news, performances, theater matinees, and multiple show titles with host names and station identifiers. Strong entities include KT8A, Oklahoma Playboy Theater Matinee, Braman of Dentin, and Colombia Broadcasting System.

Sigal Nmusical Cloute Flo Aig Pelle Oklahoma Playboy Hob Byrow Braman Dentin Carlin Cook Uiilynraltyert Science Borvivn Tris Lomi Syrtonatais Uy Atewart Tilow Symemhany Orel Ty M—Bletodinnn Paul Douglas Sporia Kepie Coorge Hall Ore Woai Morribig Raintnxyoua Berakfast Chub Tat Nowa Ranihiing Cowboys Vaughn Debeath Dean Hippies III Stitty Keeue Rhylhay_ umd Rovian Sotoiat Walter Binulusa Orel Terri Frimeoni Hana Wolke Netty Bob Sniielty Pasty Fytn Tuno_ Wranzters Daughbors Tack Ariyng Feoper Younk The O'News Don Winslow Navy Ay Glen Darwin Ranch Boys Colombia Broadcasting System National Broadcasting Cobb

Rainbow Division Veterans Open 19th Columbus Reunion

Rainbow division veterans from the U S Army gathered in Columbus for their nineteenth annual reunion. Ex-servicemen from 26 states were noted as Life District of Columbus planned events over the five days of activities and ceremonies.

Rainbow Division Columbus Ohio U. S. Army

Auto Victim Felipe Yerna to Receive Last Rites

Injured man Felipe Yerna, 72, of South San Ara Lonia, was struck by a motor vehicle and died en route to Green Hospital after sustaining a punctured lung. Funeral services were planned for Monday at a local home. Several other people, including George Gable, 4, and Sammie Wright, 27, were treated for injuries after the crash near St Mary’s Street and a telephone pole.

Felipe Yerna Knox Agemie South San Ara Lonia Hone Yerna New Yoltee Sant Stntinson Masack Alticeh A. Nagehitos Stent Theo Aventc Inorg A. Hrstib Tye Roker Green Jett Arelaent Ageidania Robert George Gable Portland Place Sammie Wright St Mary's Street Sell Place

Hamlet to be heard on air tonight

An all night police search failed to locate Miss Ethel Johnson 24 reported missing after her escort was slugged by three men in front of her home. Depth Cox 24 said he was in a car with Miss Johnson when a man with a pistol ordered him out. he woke to find her missing and her purse $37 left in Coxs car.

Fort Wortt Ethel Johnson dJpth Cox Miss Johnson Gox Cox

Hamlet cast leads stage Hamlet with Meredith as star

A radio theater recap notes Meredith’s Hamlet cast, with Walter Able as Horatio, Montague Love as the king, Grace George as the queen, and Margaret Perry as Ophelia. Don Webster and Morris Ankrum cited among cast, while John Wray plays the grave-digger. Meredith has studied the role for two years and may not appear on stage.

Polon

Short Wave Broadcasts From Around the World

A rundown of international radio listings including opera, folk songs, jazz, and military tales. Notable entries cover Buenos Aires, London, Tokyo, and Prague with times and channel marks for the day and night schedules.

Convay Mowe Susilsk Miliary Wana OLA Buenos Aires ILAX Carseas London Will Fyffe Uie GSI GEE GSC Prince Albert James Stuart Wood CFRO Cork Tokio JBI Aeg Stadimrst Austalia VESLA

Governors Stress Natural Resources At Pan-American Exposition

Governors James V Allred of Texas and Carl Bailey of Arkansas urged cooperation in natural resources at the Pan-American exposition. Speaking from the host state’s platform they called on citizens of both states to join hands for future advancement and development.

Iapwas James ‘V_ Allred Texas Carl & Bailey Arkansas

Spectacle at Red Square Parade Honors Stalin in Moscow

United States Ambassador Joseph Be Da Ves attended a large Red Square spectacle as about 100000 to 100800 dancers and athletes paraded past Joseph Stalin in a vivid physical culture show. A group with shaved heads wore blue franks and tennis shoes and another passed the reviewing stand with 25 large eagles atop their heads. Dependent ad text about job ads and Broadway pay appears in the panel.

Stalin

Black and White Ointment and Soap Ad Claims Treatment

An advertisement touts Black and White Ointment as safe for ringworm and skin irritations for over 20 years. It also promotes Black and White Skin Soap for quicker results addressing burps pimples itch and eczema like irritations.

Farias

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