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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1939
Page
14
In a Texas University term context, Wells seeks damages after a train incident where a man and his wife endured abusive language from nearby travelers. Charles Beecham investigates the records as Adele Glapples and others are noted amid the unsettling event.
A crowded jumble describes a scene near Wey Lake and York with mentions of Branley Le Laorin in civil service exam prep and a would be criminal wary of a nickel retrieval scheme from pay telephones. It also reports McElroy's drug store with eerie sounds, a visiting New Yorker Weicker taller than hotel beds, boxing team members, and plans for Berkeley Phi Chi Fraternity distinct from busy shop chatter about nickels, telephones, travel, and nightlife.
Residents of Cherry street and nearby areas were observed boarding an emergency van after an incident near Rabert GT Green tuienitnt busy. A 13 year old, Robert Bluntay, reportedly received bites from a rabbit, Hygene Conte, aged 320, was treated after an altercation. A woman named Mattiatio Gr. Hy TO provided unclear statements.
Roscoe C. Purdue of Avenue B has rebuilt his arboreal practice revealing methods to treat tree decay and preserve vitality. He uses cleansing, antiseptic packing, creosote disinfectant, and cement shells with anchors to restore damaged trunks while defending against pests and moss. The article notes the long service age of trees and Purdue’s apprenticeship in Columbus and his expanding customer base.
Bexar county will offer at public auction on July 31 its diseased herd of cows, hogs, and sheep at Galithton farm. The commissioners court met Monday to authorize sale of 27 cows and five pigs, all suffering from Bangs disease or exposed to it. Auction will begin at 2 pm with W Slappen at the gavel. The court ordered advertising for bidders to replace the herd.
Park Commissioner Henry Heln and Mayor Maury Mayerickh discussed a proposed garbage disposal system with a Chicago engineer. The process would dump waste two feet deep, treat it with coal and limestone, heat to 170 to 180 degrees, and produce a soil enhancing byproduct sold as fertilizer. Chicago cost is quoted at four dollars per ton, possibly cheaper locally due to coal and limestone proximity.
Sherif Arnold reports four men were questioned over a park assault on two children at New Braunfels. Two were released. two more remain in custody. Readier accounts describe a frightening scene as the assailants allegedly poked and threatened the victims, with urgent police searches and a dragnet later underway to locate other suspects and secure the area.
Robert Banteme will address the Technivel club at the Blue Gonort auditorium. The City Manager Plan is on the agenda for discussion.
Fragmentary OCR text shows disjointed phrases about payments, grain, bankling, a stadium, and a treasury rob. Names appear garbled with unclear actions and dates, suggesting a scrambled local item or misread advertising copy rather than a coherent report.
Frank Rose of Austin was elected president of the Texas Synod Lutney League. Officers include Ciera Roitsch of LaGrange as secretary and Agnes Milles of Victoria as treasurer. meeting held Sunday in Austin with addresses by church leaders.
Word of the death of Meg R reported from Oakland requests by relatives. Ban Antonio Monday. Frequent visitors Konins Ena and daughter Mr need Mys. J B Ether dpe 200 Ridgewood count Mrs Etherltwe tate for Onkleid.
A Houston visitor reported a theft and later accused a man and a woman after describing a chase from Avenue B to Worth Places. Police noted a $125 purse theft on South San San Street and a separate $2000 check missing from West Ridgewood Court.
A burglary at William J Blythe’s home during the night led to the loss of about 30 dollars in cash. The intruder entered a bedroom, rifled a cloths closet, and fled. Blythe reported the incident to the Montiey office for police investigation.
WPA sponsors report 16 280 417 dollars allocated for drought relief programs this year. Previous sponsors expended 40 872 822 dollars, according to official figures.
Thirty five girls registered Monday for the first period of the Girl Reserve camp near Blanco. The event runs through August 6. Miss Helen Lynch serves as camp director.
Averlion protestors oppose further Bookmobile appropriations arguing funds should finance hospital care and services. L Ly Boggs warns against new spending while Charles Anderson cites 200000 issued books by the Bookmobile as evidence of demand. Community leaders defend the project amid county budget tensions.
The Catholic leader praised plans for a housing program in San Antonio voiced during a Monday discussion led by Father A Lord of St Leia. He urged practical education and student self government as keys to local reform, noting social issues affect city dwellers and advocating cooperative, community-driven solutions. The event featured talks by Father George McDoneld Aik and Father Edward Bowling, with 750 students and delegates in attendance.
Highlights From the Want Ads list new officers to be installed by B'nai B'rith Lodge No. 21 at 8 pm at the Taes Fing Wal community center, Malnavertun and Quincy streets. Also notes rental listings on Cite Avenue and nearby streets, a 1937 Chevrolet coupe for sale at 295 dollars with down payment, and other classified items.
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