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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1939

Page

2

Japanese Protesters Assault British Embassy Crowd

Violent anti English demonstration erupts before the British embassy as Japanese protesters push past police lines. Several demonstrators are injured and an unspecified number are arrested during the clash sparked by calls to recall Ambassador Sir Robert Leslie Craigie. A parade preceding the incident saw over fifty six thousand participants marching in formation bearing banners demanding Britain withdraw Craigie and reconsider its policy.

Insi Britain Robert Leslie Craigie Craigie

Retired Minister Rev Andrews Dies After World Congress

The Rev. T. Andrews, 70, a retired Baptist minister linked with Baylor University in Texas, died today of a heart ailment. He suffered a Frid day attack while returning from the Baptist World Alliance congress in Atlanta and passed away at a sister-in-law’s home while en route to Texas where funds were being raised for a Bible building.

Ghattanooga Oa. T. Andrews Baylor University Texas Baptist World Alliance Congress Atlanta

Camel'sine Tobacco Ad Claims Delicate Taste and Aroma

An advertisement extols Camel'sine as a slow burning and fragrant tobacco offering smooth smoking pleasure. It markets its delicate taste and quality, asserting superior aroma and value for the price.

Boys' Job Bureau Gets Start at 712 Dolorose Street

A new employment bureau at the Boys' club, 712 Dolorose Street, opened with 90 toys registered and ready to work. Directed by Dick Johnson, it serves needy boys aged 7 to 17, offering tools and transportation to jobs. Johnson urged San Antonians to hire boys for tasks like window washing, lawn care, and errands by calling Garfield 2651.

Boys’ Club Dolorose Street Dick Johnson Johnson Garfield Rgeo

Woman Freed On Sod Ball Fight Arrest Details

Mrs Ruby Avant Payne mother of five, of 767 Victoria street, was released on $300 bond after a writ of habeas corpus challenged a warrantless arrest and city jail detention. Attorneys Waters and Chapin filed the petition Sunday night. Judge McCrory set a 10 am Thursday hearing. Payne claimed she was arrested by Vice Squad Sgt Vogier for the city health clinic and denied any infectious disease illness.

Phart Junge Edinburg

Youth Sentenced to Reformatory for Forgery

Judge McMillan of Federal court sentenced Laurence E. Staley, 21, of Pittsburgh to a year and a day at the Southwestern Reformatory in El Paso for forging names on pay checks totaling 78.80 at Fort Sam Houston. Midge McMillan sentenced Stanley to the term, noting the reformatory will teach him a trade. Branley pleaded guilty, saying he knew no trades.

R. J. McMillan Federal Court Laurance E. Staley Fitteburgh Midge McMillan Stanley Southwestern Reformatory el Paso Reformatory Fort Sam Douston Branley

Houston to Issue Bonds for Back Pay

Houston will issue bonds to cover back pay for firemen and policemen. Fire commissioner Frank Ed Mann said Houston owes firemen 320000 and policemen 68000. He conferred with city attorneys in San Antonio to learn how to settle the back pay claims.

Houston San Antonio Frank Ed Mann Caid Mann Mann

House committee set to widen probe into subversive groups

In a Washington briefing lawmakers described a wealth of material on Communist and Fascist activities. The House Committee on Un-American Activities plans two weeks of hearings, focusing on industrial centers like Detroit and Chicago. They expect to limit scope on foreign spies as DOJ pressure grows. Representative Starnes said Communist influence spans economic and military areas with little evidence of Nazi or Fascist attempts to penetrate labor unions.

Washington House Committee On UN Pacific Justice Department Communist Party Detroit Starnes Democrat Alabama

Anna Neagle in Role of Scotch Lassie

Movie gossip notes from Washington reflect Anna Neagle set to star as a Scottish heroine in a color romance about Bonnie Prince Charlie, with Berber Wikcox possibly filming in Scotland. Mentions Mervyn LeRoy directing three future pictures and industry comparisons among Elsa Maxwell, Judy Garland, and Jean Harlow. Includes a brief incident about Dan Roper recovering after carbon monoxide exposure while working on his automobile.

Lourela Parsons Uwwood Ene Leslie Howard Berber Wikcox Scotland Heather Hime Darling Plate MacYnighd Bonnie Prince Charlie Anna Neagle Edith Cavell Fiora Brinke Uye Beottlah Inis Qin Tower of London Miss Nogales Queen Vic Mervyn Leroy Spencer Tracy Myrng Loy Judy Garland Elsa Maxwell Marie Dressler Elsa Ricardo Cortez Valentino Madge Vans Norma Shearer Warners Jean Harlow Ant Daniel Roper Sheridan Jan Hana Washington Richard Fred Roper Secretary of Commerce Dan Id C. Roper Roper Hls Roger Canaria

Thief Steals Purse From Sleepers At Two Homes

Police report Monday a thief entered J. F. Kelley's residence at 444 West Baylor and took a purse containing $90 from beneath a pillow while occupants slept. Similar burglaries were noted at Edw in Daritek's home on Cumberland and at several other addresses including Mrs. P. W. Brown and Mrs. George Chamberlain, with cash and silverware stolen.

J. FL Kelley West Baylor Street Burgglar Edwin Daritek Cumberland P. W. Brown Commerce Street George Chamberlain Roan E. L. Hudgel Carson Street

Hollywood gossip wrap reveals marriages births and party notes

The column notes a daughter named Carol Jean born to The Sonsit Ni and references to Jean Acker, Marshall and Katherine Aldridge with film previews and tours. It mentions Ariel Newman as chairman, Melvyn Douglas as speaker, Gracie Allen birthday party, and death of Kate McCarthy in New York. Also cites Bets on a horse at Hollywood Park and various social ties in Hollywood society.

Sonsit Ni Carol Jean Jean Acker Rudy Vilentin Marshall, Duffield Gregory Ratoff Pretty Katherine Aldridge Paris Blom Ariel Newman Melvyn Douglas Macy Livingstone Gracie Atlen Kate McCarthy New York Fanny Brice Roger Davis Norma Talmadge Mar-jorie Weaver Walter Brooks Nant Stromberg Hollywood Park Hollywood

Andy Hardy Gets a Break in a School Drama Romance

The piece follows young Andy as a substitute teacher arrives at the school and becomes the object of his affection. Lewis Stone portrays the judge entangled with slick customers while the Hardy family returns to the Majestic for a lively shorts program.

Woolford Mickey Andy Lewis Stane Hewey

Arsenal Guarded Against Threats

London reports the Woolwich arsenal being guarded after a heavy infantry march by British forces. Authorities warn of possible bombing attempts by the outlawed Republican army. A large stockpile of war materiel is stored at the arsenal about 15 miles southeast of London.

London Mifce King Woolwich Arsenal Gritain Josgret Ordnance Tantery Arsenal Senet Lamon

Movie Timetable Clutter From Fragmented OCR

An OCR fragment shows a movie timetable with garbled numbers and phrases. It mentions spring, winter games, and various times such as 7:30. It includes stray currency marks and unit-like codes, with unclear titles and partner names. The legible bits hint at scheduling info but lack coherent structure or complete titles.

Dear Walter Winsome? Amused Diary Reveals Odd Fan Letters

Fragmentary diary letters recount a chaotic relationship with a self described Man Friday figure. The writer frets over grooming, clothes, mentions family and a parachute stunt, and recalls meeting Major Robert Grke and Hoagy Carmichael in early years. The piece reads as humorous, stream of consciousness anecdotes from a famous radio host.

Fragmentary Broadway Ad Ends With Names and Confusion

The text presents a garbled Broadway ad or lyric fragment mentioning Ellen as a daughter, with disrupted wording and unclear acts or triumphs. It appears to reference a surname or title and a personal relation, but the surrounding meaning is lost in OCR errors.

Police Hunt Gunman After Shooting Woman in Public Square

Tyler officers chase a gunman who fired a .22 caliber pistol wounding Mrs. F B Riley while she walked with a sleeping baby in the public square. Police suspect the attack occurred near the business district outskirts on Saturday night. The same page notes the death of Sir Charles Blair Gordon, 71, president of a Montreal bank.

Tyler INS Tyter F B. Riley Yeats Mrs. Riley Montreal Quebec Charles Blair Gordon Mie Bank

Notable San Antonio Figures Featured In Local Columnists

The column highlights Charles Lee Hurley honored at the New York World's Fair as one of ten poets, Hulen Hill now with a Houston Oil company, Vera Wheat and Eloise Martinez camping over the weekend, and secretary Leona Bendricke among a list of civic writers. It also notes Mildred Vorfahl and Amos Hutchinson among columnists, plus events at Our Lady of the Lady Junior Alumnae dance and the Junior Chamber of Commerce leadership changes.

Charles Lee Hurley Charles Hulen Hill Fouyer Sal Antonian Houston Oil Company Vera Wheat Eloise Martines Leona Bendricke Mary Scewegbann Mildred Vorfahl Amos Hutchinson Our Lady of the Lady Juniior Billy Newton Wilfred Lohse South Street

Fire rate eyed in Austin talks with city officials

Fire and Police Commissioner Louis Lipscomb and Fire Michael Howard Dickens traveled to Austin Monday to seek state guidance on a tentative fire protection contract for Dricks Park. The agreement would affect San Antonio's fire rate. officials delayed signing pending state clarification. Under the draft, the guild will place $1000 in escrow to cover cells by the San Antonio fire department, with $50 per piece and $125 if three pieces respond to an alarm.

Louis Lipscomb Micahel Howard Dickens Ausantin Dhrics Park San Antonio Sihib Lonving Austin Giiburd

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