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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1940

Page

5

Farley Urged To Stay In Post Amid Roosevelt Question

Chicago July 18 Farley faced strong pressure from New York party leaders to remain as Democratic National Committee chair amid debate over a Roosevelt third term. Farley indicated he would not “take a walk” if Roosevelt is renominated, stating openly that he is a Democrat.

Chicago James A Farley Democratic National Committee Promde Arcesabied Farley New York Roosevelt Jim Farley Demos

Travis Park W M L S Circles Schedule Meetings

Circles of the Wothi Missionary Society at Travis Park Methodist Church announced their meetings for the coming week. Locations include Downtown circle at 2 PM Monday and 4 PM Tuesday with Mrs Joiner. other circles meet at various streets such as West Texan, Lake McQueeney, and 218 Stumemary with named leaders like Mrs Middleton and Mrs Cushing. times range from 148 AM to 2:80 PM.

Wothi's Missionary Society Travis Park Cieile Mindy Martyn Tork Balina Road IG Middleton Lake McQueeney Ila Cushing Chynen

Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary Plans Prayer Services

The Women s auxiliary at Westminster Presbyterian Church will meet at 3219 p.m. Monday for Bible study and a prayer service. The evening circle meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs John Pitman s home for a supper. Mrs M Oppert leads a program. Miss Ruth Hill delivers a devotional message.

Westminster Presbyterian Churen Mert John Pitman M. Oppert Ruth Hill

Church Editor to Be Speaker Here

The Rev. J. B. Hutton pastor of the First Presbyterian church Jackson Mississippi will be guest speaker at the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning The Rev Mr Hutton editor of the Mississippi Visitor official publication of the synod of Mississippi will deliver the address

J. B. Hutton First Presbyterian Church Jackson Miss Marshig Mr. Hutton Mississippi Visitor Synod of Stississippi

Deeds Involving Home Owners Loan and City Authorities

A fragment shows numerous warranty deeds and transfers from Home Owners' Loan Corporation to multiple parties including Polen, Marlen et al, and others, with references to blocks, lots, and city of San Antonio housing authority dealings. It lists dates around 1940 and mentions general investments, trustees, and various lot and block identifiers across numerous parcels, with payments and notes noted in several entries. The jumble references convey a pattern of property transfers, mortgage separations, and public authority involvement.

Marlen Et Az Maven West Giburn A. Wweel Mathie A. Coltman West Belt Toe Toe 20, Slack OL Web, Btd4) Con, Bid, Te, ©: Ay Kiger i Ebaln Carl Mergenthiler Mabel Huger Grover Blowsto Freatiicis Helghiles Texas Pelyoleain Proikms Compans Jo Yo Semel Trunias Weed Angeles Hehtitey Rin Ale Steven Util Paweble Ciieken Salter Hiller Hill Helen Baw Bats Orie AteRandan Swift Burhan Odig Madriuuex Et al Tu General Nfetta Corporation Valtclalia Tols Uh FAO Riley Strickland San Antonio Storro Loner Sr Patute Lof Boner Quintero Bork General Investment _corporation City of Eit Tate Owners’ Loan Corporation Andrew Janes Burleson Eh Ux Byrch Deel Jol C. OG Eosrel Hilla Sun Bisaver Untihitsky

Triple slaying and death by own action in Florida

Waterville Minn July 13 Warden and a bullhead buyer lay dead in a Southern Minnesota town victims of a triple slaying and death by their own action Officers believe the killings stemmed from illegal bullhead sales The wardens were shot as they questioned Bryant Baumgartner about a license Baumgartner then killed himself The jury termed it three murders and a death by own action Victims named D M Brady Windom A M Holt Worthington and Marcus Whipps Kesala

Waterville Minn Bryant Baumgartner Baumgartner Lilsaself J. J. Kolazs le Sueur Oroner D. M. Brady Windom A. Mm. Holt Worthington Marcus Whipps Kesata

Three Pastors to Attend Lutheran Academy Session

Three San Antonio Lutheran pastors will leave Bundey afternoon to attend the annual summer session of the Lutheran Academy in Dubuque Iowa starting Tuesday. Attending are Rev John A Scletzer Grace Lutheran Rev A Neumeister Highland Park Lutheran and Rev G A Porhimauit Trinity Lutheran with Rev GO Hankammer Yorktown and Rev J F Holm Blanco joining. Speakers include Dr B Gobrides former pastor of St Johns Lutheran and now professor at Capital University Columbus Otto.

San Antonio Blanco B Gobrides John's Lutheran Church Capital University Columbus Otto

Taylor Ww Preach at Madison Square

Taylor Ww Preach at Madison Square Presbyterian Church as Rev Suave L Ferry attends the South Texas young peoples conference. Attendees include Ruby Rickhan Edward Esler Thelma Pats Dorothy Hays Auntie A coigh Alice June Polk and Roger Sadler.

Cp. Raymond A. Taylor University of San Antonio Wil Wosba Madison Square

Ochs to Speak at Grace Lutheran Service

H W Ochs, local businessman, will conduct Wednesday and Sunday services at Grace Lutheran, substituting for Pastor Rev Denis A. Sherzey who is on leave to attend sessions in Dubuque.

H.W. Ochs Grace Lutheran

Kilday Warns of Dangers as Wood Wins Sheriff Nomination

Owen W. Kilday, seeking the Bexar County sheriff nomination, warned of dangers while indicating Wood’s win. The piece attributes the campaign to Miss G. Goforth, chief clerk, and notes Wood’s stated pledge to personally take charge if elected, urging residents of Bexar County to trust his leadership.

Kilday Wood Owen W. Kilday

Shook Laxness Charged by Foe at San Antonio Rally

Candidate Shook defended his record as district attorney at a campaign rally at Edison High School in Los Angeles Heights. Opponents including Gerhardt and Dickison pressed him on murder inquests, public payrolls, and his stance on Maverick, urging voters to question his choices while touting opponents and local officials present.

Raymond Getharat Justler Ux Qisurlet John R. Shook Tin Gerhandt Edison High School Los Angeles Heights Gerhardt Shook Johnny Gerlrrodt Uvema Davis Constable M. Meeks Owene Killday Sherif San Antonio Allyn Bacon Prociucl Mo Dickison Hia Joan Huth Mayer-i Ek Hutt Tex Maverick Monro Prinles West Side Reader James Wi Durtnell County Coronissiones Robert F Ulin Sam Anderson W. Stappenbeck Charles W. Anderson John FB. Shook Maverick Ayn

Beacon Hill Sets New Member Day

Beacon Hill Presbyterian church will welcome new members during 1 a m Sunday services. Love's Supper will be served at the greater. New members listed include Terry Acklen Mr and Mrs Gunn Bleck Phu HW Mate Mr and Mrs Predy Rucker Mrs Wesley Peacock Jolan… Pare and Mrs Hanna Neutre. Communion and a sermon by Dr Aripue Bound titled This Is My Body My Blood.

Eni Presbyterian Church Gereier Bocluge Terry Acklen Gunn Bleck Phu HW Mate Pred) Rucker Wesley Peacock Jolan Mya J. Pare Mas Hanna Neutre Aripue

Revival Meeting Continues in West Elsmere Area This Week

A parish revival continues through the week at the First Cimberland Prevbyseras venue on Agnnler Avenue in West Elsmere with Evangelist Rev Wo RL Reld from Sprince nfield Mo. speaking Sunday morning on The Valley of Dry Bones and Sunday evening on Prove Go.

Cimberland Prevbyseras Vtntten West Elsmere Place Agnnler Avenue

Westminster Men to Hold Barbecue Night

Westminster Presbyterian church group the Men of the Church will meet at 6 pm for a barbecue supper at the home of J L Dement. Mrs Otis will supervise the pork and Monidyls Westminster Vacation Bible School will broadcast four programs over station KABG at 10 am July 30.

Men-of-the-Clarch Organization Westminster Presbyterian Church J. L Dement Monidyls of Westminster Daily Vacation Bible School Kabg Ab

Port Arthur Girl Named Miss Texas at State Festival

Miss Gloria Burns, 18, Port Arthur, named Miss Texas at the Texas festival. She will represent the state at Atlantic City in September for the Miss America pageant. Angela Renfro, 18, of Ban, Wisconsin named alternate.

Port Arthur

Churchwomen to Sew for Orphans

Women of the Southsdor Christian will sew for the Christian Orphan Home. Sessions begin Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. and continue until 12 noon. Mrs. Prunes serves as secretary and announced the event.

Best Sermons Church List Made Up

Special announcements for San Antonio Methodist churches were listed Saturday by Walter Dibrell. Revered L Batelor will be guest presenter at Woodlawn Methodist during Sunday services. George Pickens, chief probation officer of Bexar County, will speak Sunday night at Government Hill Methodist. Gladys Manse, graduate of St Louis College of Music, will be guest accompanist at Atlantis Methodist church. John Deschter, pastor of Austin Street Methodist in Segue, will guest speak at Trevis Park Methodist Sunday evening. Dr Gr Butchelar guest speaker for morning service at Woodinion Methodist. Rev Henry Mueller will preside evening. Annual men’s banquet at Los Angeles Heights Methodist was held Friday at 4:39 p.m. Dr Robert E Goodrich and Dr Alowre Shirkey were guest speakers. Barbecue of the brewer of Government Hill Methodist church to be held from 9 a.m. to noon.

San Antonio Wailer Dtbrell Fev L. Batotelor Wooodlawn Gues Los Angeles Robert E. Goodrich Alowre PL Ll Methodist Church

Leemar Predict C. of C. Tax Suits

Leemar forecast continued resistance to federal and state tax assessments by Leemar, executive view president of the South Texas Chamber. Latest errors target collection through the social security act, with a figure of 1628 cited for taxes and related penalties. The article notes limited hiring, few workers, and an amendment affecting quarterly assessments.

Jtay Leemar South Texas Chamber Tom Uldee Tatle Waco Tae Ward

Paul Kilday Seeks Re election as Independent

Paul Kilday indicated plans to run again as an independent in Bexar County. He will announce with radio talks from Washington and will stay in San Antonio at the St. Anthony hotel tonight as a guest of Republican and Democratic women. Kilday and his two children are expected to return to Washington.

Congress Paul Kilday Washington Satuc m_ haa Bexer Kilday San Antonio St. Anthony Republica and Democratic Awomen Atm Luoeheon Rts Van

Sunday Services Slated In San Antonio Churches

A dense report lists numerous San Antonio churches with Sunday services and times. It names Avondale Avenue, Cavary, Trinity, First Cumberland, Memorial, and many others with pastors such as Rev. W. HL Anderson Rev. Neal Mills Rev. W. Sloan and Rev. Robert Watler, detailing morning and evening worship, Sunday school, and associated activities across diverse congregations throughout the city.

Avondale Avenable Avenue Ile HL Anderson Pasion Fiwininguma Cavary Tin Neal Millis Santay Selwol Umion

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