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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1939
Page
9
A historic report details a British boys paper maker in training and a related incident involving a group of Hor nets. It discusses recruitment, wartime preparedness, and the spread of training camps across regions with mentions of age groups and expected service duties.
Parlor of Weatmingler costumed speaker Crousley Morgan son of Dr G Campbyl Morgan will headline a Wirke Presbyterian clinch Bull day mornig. DK Morgan of Allinta Ontario has been rectoring daily at Wye Presbyterian encampment. Congregation to gather Sunday at 60 p.m. for alpine chivalry and remarks by De Roberts and others.
Dtrat Presbyterian Church of Kingaville Texas names Rev W G Ovotoot to fill pulpit at Westminster Presbyterian Church morning service. Congregation to join 8 30 p m Unto vuhydr Wetvied campaign talk by Dr Robert FE Apeer from University of San Antonio. Local notices advise home conditions and contact 104 to 116 Light Want.
The Rev. Alfred Go Raat, pastor of St Pauls, left Saturday to attend the Walther tosque International ymila organization convention in Kansas City. While he is away, visiting ministers will occupy the St Pauls pulpit. Treasury figures released July 16 show revenue and expenditures with notable balances and receipts for the month.
Final approval of a 170000 WPA grant clears the way for Antonio's half million stadium project. The grant will be matched by 167000 already raised by the district to fund stadium receipts and construction, with a target start date in August.
Funeral services were held at Weld In the Port chapel for Major Pendergrass formerly of the Twenty third Infantry who died Tuesday at Walter Reed Hospital Washington DC. Burial followed at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Chaplain M W Reynolds officiating. Survivors include widow Myra Shaw Pendergrass two sons James Rynda and Robert William Pendergrass his mother two Mississippi sisters and two aunts. He was born December 27 1891 and previously taught at the Army War College General and Staff College.
Three youths were being held after a car theft attempt in which an automobile was reported parked on Avant Avenue. Police investigated the incident and recovered an abandoned weapon after the suspects fled the area.
An Texas deputy and county officials searched for Mise Ila Sallse bury who vanished from her home on a Saturday in Weatherford Heights. Despite an exhaustive hunt involving local authorities, the girl remains missing as a statewide alert highlights search efforts and safety concerns.
Baton Rouge July 16. The state university network features a sweeping indictment of Louisianan society leaders including Is Loriner and Dr. Glarveica A. Loto. Dr. James Monroe Smith faces 25 counts alleging deceit and possession of stolen property as his resignation triggers additional scrutiny.
A corrupted report details a long running university scandal with names including Governor Geosk K. Allen, W. S. Jackson, and George ColdWor. It outlines charges of forgery, theft, and conspiracy related to private use of WPA materials, falsified funds, and altering university records.
Dr Brooks Dickey, guest preacher and head of missions for Western Texas Presbyterian, will deliver the sermon at Highland Park Presbyterian Church this Sunday. Rev Dr Baxley Greer, chair pastor, selected the theme The Height of Mature Faith for the service.
The House committee approved transportation technology measures ahead of adjournment. Representative Rayburn of Texas and others indicated a likely delay on the major bill near Thursday. One report notes factions urging modifications while anticipating action before the session ends.
A chaotic fragment describes a labor hearing with witnesses welcomed and questions about intent and violence. Prosecution and inquiry details reference NAtoomes WL Viking and a Harvard Inn School presiding examiner. The session adjourned for the weekend amid improvised room arrangements and testimony by Tobi D. Looeh and Tay Aioes.
Governor Lacan D. Ai&iky of Michigan described high level talks at Albany and Saratoga. The remarks touched on liquor limits and social duties during official dinners as governors gathered with President Roosevelt in a historic conference.
A scrambled note claims modern athletes resemble ancient athletes over two millennia. The interraded images, styled oddly, are linked to The America Weekis magazine distributed with next Sunday's Light. The text reads as a fragmented summary of sports photography comparison.
In Harlan County Kentucky representatives of the coal operators and United Mine Workers met in Frankfurt to discuss labor peace. Gov. A B Chandler and Attorney General Murphy indicated they would review the situation with union leaders and officials present.
Rev Albert Shirkey unveils The Quest of the Sous as Sunday morning subjere and The Christian's Faulpinent as the evening message at Hitvis Park Methodist church. He also previews a Wednesday night series on evangelism ahead of the third setite af gerssngen.
The National Aluminum corporation started work on a foundation for a new plane print shop in the factory complex. A second building to be constructed measures 60 by 106 feet, with steel and metal framing. The project names ALT Antrate and John D. Miller as leading figures and references a factory zone on Violette Boulevard.
Dean Adame and Dr Wailer from Abilonm Obris Han college will participate in various religious services in Ben Antonia churches Sunday. The itinerary includes Beacon Hill Chapel at 9 45 a m Tatlandale church at 6 30 p m and Grave Avenue church at 81 ms.
A sensational dispatch reports on alleged Spanish Communist torture methods using psychological tricks and diagrams. The article details how victims were forced to stare at scientifically devised images, describing the mental strain purportedly inflicted by the interrogators.
A Sunday feature in The American Weekly promises a dramatic tale of the California Gold Rush era and a magazine-sized look at historical figures and events. It highlights a linked essay by Albert R. Becker on zoology and a concluding chapter of a Steuart M. Eisery novel in progress, with notes on sculpture parallels and classic newsreel images.
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