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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1939
Page
14
Reading fragments describe a chaotic scene near Austin with an ambulance collision, misread signs, and a dubbed food stop. A Colorado opera attendee and a deputy sheriff gossip about the murder trial and local civic figures while notes drift through timelines.
A fragmented notice references a Winter Carnival program at Schulenberg area schools. Mentioned items include gas and oil displays and activities for students, with tunes and attractions planned by local figures. The distressed OCR yields unclear names and places, but the event centers on school-community entertainment.
The Teshibcn club will present a report on river identification progress Tuesday at 12 16 p m The speaker Hugin architect will discuss the program and its aims with Bennet in attendance at the event.
Members of the South Texas Geologists Society will hold a meeting Friday at 7 p.m. J. Davis Callell Jr. is slated to preside and present a talk titled Bottom Holes Tractors.
A rollover near Big Apache, Texas, Sunday afternoon injured two Bexar County deputy sheriffs and two prisoners en route from near Lubbock. The deputies identified as H. L. Ferguson and Frank Matthews were in the car. their conditions were described as serious.
Four men were hurt when a truck overturned 16 miles south of Hig Spring while en route from Crosbylo Texas to San Antonio. One prisoner died or was severely injured. Deputy Sheriff Klegenhagen and others investigated with Big Spring hospital treating fractures and internal injuries.
At the Wilte museum reptile display a attendant was bitten on the right foot by a rattlesnake during a demonstration. He was taken for treatment as staff attempted to calm the crowd and understand the venom's effects.
The Rev. Neal Ellis of Calvary Baptist Church San Antonio returned from the Baptist World Alliance in Atlanta Georgia. He noted the alliance aims to evangelize the world through missions and that delegates including 100 San Antonio members support uniting Baptists under shared Christian outreach.
Director O W Wilson announced that a schedule of 58 police cadets would start at 31 a m Monday with two separate sessions for different groups. Instructors include Capt A A Lewis and Sgt Theo Mali among others from Kansas and Wisconsin. Classes run daily except Sundays, focusing on regulations, organization, crime and police procedure.
Police report a rash of thefts including two clothing baskets from the Son Belo park swimming pool area and jewelry from Katherine Kady of Warwick boulevard and Mrs Eynia Frech ette. Valued at about $80. Another resident claims tools and a watch were stolen from homes on West Woodlawn avenue and Wingate street. A school on Booker Washington and nearby streets was entered with eating items taken.
Police report a robbery at 125 Monterey Street involving cash and a radio. Patrolmen W. He Shipp and Carl Carver arrested a suspect, who had the radio and believed to have disposed of it.
Two men believed to be burglars were detained in the city jail. Police reported one suspect was nabbed as he exited the rear of Wick Grocery, 2427 West Commerce Street, after store official Harry Lim spotted the break and notified officers. Detectives and patrolmen recovered clothing from the awning area and found goods including coats pants suits jackets at the On Wick and Wolf stores.
In May, farmer W R Harborth or Geroldmo fought drought on a 191 acre dairy farm. He drilled a well and struck water at 25 feet and again at 34 feet, reviving feed for cattle and ending water shortage on his property.
A farmer describes a new pumping system using a Jus oim pump and a tractor rigged with a 9 bell joining trainer. The device allegedly pumps about 200 gallons per minute and irrigates acres, claiming savings of 300 to 7000 dollars annually on feed bills.
Last rites planned for Edmond Moray Bebe 20 a private in the Eighth Air Base squadron who was electrocuted while meeting on a transformer at Moodinht cage. Service scheduled 6:00 a m Tuesday at Costahowa Catholic church with Rev. Stavislaue Prayborn. Survived by parents Mr Ogtel Mtr and Jennte Moctayarmba of Gillette, brothers Louisnd and Leon Moceverniba of Gillette, sisters Mrs Regina Cember of Kaciuts City and Jann Moceverniba of Gillette, and Eleo hor and Minnie Mocaygemua of San Antonio. Burial in Cestehuwn cemetery.
The article reports Chief Ashworth facing housing troubles while overseeing duties. He expects Inky Wife and five children to arrive soon and laments inability to secure a residence. He notes work demands limit his time for housing searches.
Members of the Tesos Safety round led by Capt. J. O. Tape jbe were in San Antonio to boost state safety efforts. They planned meetings with social groups and defenders of safety concerns to urge support and scrutiny during the day.
Owner Weld McAdrine of McAdrine Welding Company at 227 Predvicksburg Road reported to police that an arson attempt caused about 2000 dollars in damage to the plant on Monday.
A fragmented OCR style item mentions bars near Uncle daily and a planned event with a general Karogenu. Tardy confirms the event will occur as advertised. Attention to details is limited and many words are garbled.
The automobile stolen from M. H. Duke of 625 East Mynrgreen Street was found by police three blocks north of Medini. Duke, tied by three men who accosted him when entering his car, was robbed and bound to a tree before he freed himself and reported to the police.
Dr Stumpf and Dr Shimpt from San Antonio are noted as elected fellows of the American Academy of Diseases near Surgery. An article by Ax Shimpe references case histories of interest to the general bench over appointments on the July fasta of a national magazine.
Salt Lake City July 31 07 Melvin Joseph Ballard 64 a member of the Latter Day Saints church Council of Twelve Apostles died after a month's illness in Salt Lake City. The report notes a separate inquiry into an alleged robber band linked to Inga.
Want ads list a Los Angeles rooming house and a furnished apartment for rent in San Antonio. Burglary reports claim thieves targeted Hidalgo county offices and two stores in Alamo, stealing cash and merchandise including post office safes.
San Antonio observers report a large invasion of butterflies crossing gutters and windows as newly hatched specimens emerge. Mrs. Ellen Schine Quill, director of the Wildlife Monitoring, notes the insects are numerous and feasting on berries, with weather conditions fueling the hatch. Groups may persist into fall, with sightings as far as Cartroville.
An eight piece solid hardwood dining room suite in modern si style from Atseninub Chiloh is offered for sale at 159. Delisty Classification 114 lists price at 90 for bottom line items. Contact Sra Clamitty for further details or to arrange purchase.
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