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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1938

Page

12

Texas voters face confu sion over governor race and names

A wild political column riffs on misread ballots and familiar names in Oklahoma and Texas for governor. It notes Ernest O Thompson vs Vernest O Thampson and jokes about voters confusing Roosevelt with Toddy Roosevelt. It mentions San Antonio clubs, a poetry piece, and a letter from McDonald to Carter about postage errors.

Jim Mergusot Old Jim Texas Roosevelt Toddy Roosevelt McDonald Albebt J. Garler Harber William H. McDonald Carter Anyhoo Mir Carer San Antonis

Vacation Church School Closes With Evening Program

Vacation Church School of the Woodlaws Methodist Church will close Sunday with an evening program. W. E. Grisham, chairman of the Board of Christian Education, will preside. W. B. Mccorner, superintendent, will speak on school activities. A piano recital will be held and the Wesleyan class will sponsor the event.

Vacation Church School the Woodlaws Methodist Chrch W. E. Grisham Board of Christian Education W. B Moccner Wfe Wesley A. Curl

Deerin Southwest Raid Targets Gaming Devices

Deputies in Bexar County conducted a sweep of taverns and dance halls early Friday into Saturday, seizing gaming machines at Shady Lane Inn, Gray Eagle Dune, Brass Rail, and other locations. The operation, led by Sheriff Will Wood and officers J A Gray and Veron Senmekier, aimed to curb illegal gambling with raids expected to continue through the month.

Easin Bexar Will Wo Wood Refory Quivine Sreelinns Veron Senmekier J. A. Gray Shady Lane Gamberinna Gray Eagle Dun Mir Somerses Pet Ite Brass Rail Rand Mwaghile Tom Reed W. W. Woolsey Gonzales Mead Paul Schirmer Schloberville Livermore Devices J. W. Davin Cluel Depuey Sid Batday

Quakes Near Marble Falls Dam Area Feared

Dr R A Goeth warns that quakes in the Inks and Buchanan dam region north of Marble Pass could release water behind the dams after an earth tremor reported 19 miles northwest of Marble Falls. He cites a volcanic eruption or gas explosion at the site with granite crumbling and rockfalls accompanying the event.

Buchanan Marble Pass R. A. Goeth Hull Bache Avenue Goeth Marble Falls Max Goeth Unul Snd

Confirmation Class of Nine Prepared for Rite

Nine young people from the Hill Lotherenchiteb congregation are prepared for confirmation Sunday. Rev H O geht will lead the service with the rite of confirmation at 7 30 p.m. and the sacrament of Holy Communion. The class includes Zora Lou Eazell Dorothy Harrison Gorum Hicks Marian Lee Montgomery Virginia Puegel Marvin Schootey Freddie Spencer Margaret Weiss and Telen Weiss.

Government Hill Lotherenchiteb Sumiay Geht Pastor Jumou Zora Lou Eazell Dorothy Harrison Gorin Hicks Marian Lee Montgomery Virginia Puegel Marvin Schootey Freddie Spencer Margaret, Weiss Telen Weiss

Wanted Dog Dead But Not by Gun

Deputy Sheriff O J Kiborn waited at a Pasadena block on Friday aiming to kill a dog as a Pasadena matron urged. Arriving ready to shoot, he was deterred by a bystander who suggested humane options and urged calling the dog pound instead.

O. J. Kiborn Pasadena Elibuzna

Feast of Weeks Observance and Temple Services in San Antonio

San Antonio Jewry marks Shabuot or Feast of Weeks with Sunday and Monday observances. Services at Age das Achin synagogue Friday at 7 PM. Bar Mitzvah for Arthur Riklin Saturday at 9 AM with Rabbi Kanter and Rabbi Tawarkin. Shabbat services follow Saturday at 7 PM with sermon on Revelation by Rabbi Tawarkin. Confirmation service Sunday at 7 PM with numerous confirmands listed. reception to follow. Yom Bhabuoth services Sunday night and Monday morning led by Rabbi Tawarkin with clergy.

San Antonio Age Das Achin Bar Mitsyat Arthur /Riklin Jacob ‘Rikiie D. Kanter Rabb David ‘Tawarkin Bar Milayah Te Faith of Israel Bhabuoth Tamarkin Sam Bungay Bnte Sue Alvin Avelman Mervin Howard Alisky Sidney Hirenberg Bessye Rae Ellis Celia Prank Irwly Gaol Jalie Gosson Mildred Herstman Sarit Kleban Pauline Funday Libbie Kaufrawn Jennie Fae Licerman Clare Lorraine Lerner Marvin Wexles Yinkov-Memorial Karler Ehvir iii

Too Nosey Intruder Reported In Neighborhood

A year-old Ghealary suspect Saturdau told San Antonians they were too nosey. Neighbors saw a man approach the front door, insert a key, and enter. Police Capt Cit Rumschisel, Patrolmen R. DeBons and T. T. Poston arrived to surround the area and search shrubbery near the Waldeck home. The incident remains under investigation with Alvin Ernest While held for impeachment? ঘটন।

Saturdau San Antonians Aventer Avenue Olen E& Man Cit Rumschisel R. DeBons T. T. Poston Waldeck Bone Alvin Alvna Ernest Rome Houston

Loring Family Heads to Wyoming for Business and Fun

Porter Loring San Antonio funeral director will address Wyoming Funeral Directors in Casper on June 11 on Advertising. He plans to speak to the Colorado State Mineral Directors association in Denver about public relations and continue a Colorado convention segment. The trip combines business with visits to scenic locales en route.

Loring Wyoming Porter Loring San Antonio Casper Wye Wyoming Funeral Directors Colorado State Mineral Directors’ Association Denver Comrado Sorows

St Mary grads and university honor roll at commencement

St Mary’s University awarded bachelor of arts and science degrees to a large senior class led by Archbishop Arthur J. Drostenrs and Rev. Alfred F. H. Rabe. Commencement address by Phene Weiss of the San Antonio Bat association, with Walter Dynnam organizing events. A vacation school at Travis Park Methodist Church opens Monday, with multiple church leaders volunteering as teachers for all age groups.

Diptemas St. Mrvyig Arti J BM Rein Ear Sciente Phen Welss San Antonio Bat Association Waller Dyntam Parker Rube Travis Park Frank Wileams B. J. Rudley Wileeta Long O. Hicks Bernice Barnett J. Grady Yimmons Megete Dean Lockhart Juinor Department J. Kizer J. Ay Joiner Deve Mi Perry L. 8

Joint convention to host 900 letter carriers and clerks

Congressman Mairy Maverick and Mayor Ghulr welcome 900 anticipated attendees at the joint convention of Letter Carriers and Clerks. Speakers include W. J. Massey of Dallas president of the State Carriers and Artur G. Roach Corpse Christ president of the State Clerks Auxiliary. Linus

Mairy Maverick Bostannater Dan Quill Yeass W. J. Massey Dallas Artur G. Roach Corpsy Christ Assatistia Te

Repeater for Nays Easy Repeater for Nays Easy

The sam program through recording can be broadcast over radio KTSA hot once, as often as desired. Bob Hopper, recording technician at the studio in the Gunter hotel, says broadcasting is simple. The recording machine is hooked to the microphone, and the air wave carries the program.

KTSA Bob Hopper Gunter Hotel Alenaver & Rebroni

Baering Down On the News By ARTHUR BUGS

Fragmentary OCR text presents garbled musings and political satire. Core elements mention Baer, Arthur Bugs, and a chaotic critique of Democrats and spending, with no clear event or coherent report to summarize.

Arthur Bugs Baer Gore Piel Ibis

Italians Observe Holiday in San Antoniols Thalian Celebration

Italians in the Thalian community plan a Sunday observance of Italy's covalization day with a picnic at Steve's Place. Sponsored by the Columbus Society, the program features davic ing, games, races, and a baseball grate. Louis L. Guide will preside and speak, A Saladino will discuss in English, while G. Dimabters orchestra provides music. Committee chair Mike Trinzo with a long list of local names runs the event.

San Antoniols Ay G. DiMabters Alfair Mike Trinzo A. Saladino Giovanni Paletta Sam F. Pantuso John Spee Git Frank Guido Nic Pantuso and Greto John Seu Marco Ameden' Monsco Gabriele Granals James Adamo Tony Murino Charlie Fortatello Frank Yure

Plage and Freedom Event Nears Completion

A garbled note mentions a plage event and near completion of a project, with a planned display in July. It references a $100.435 amount and a policy allowing photos for a better view, suggesting an upcoming public viewing indicating progress and a soon date.

Higher Old Age Pensions Topic Meeting In Texas

A discussion on higher old age pensions is set for 2:30 pm Sunday. The meeting, organized by WM Morgan and the state director, will be held at the Gratkeit Intel Ths branch with headquarters on East Tiouston Street.

Morgan Dimetor Far Tah Texas Gratkeit Intel Tiouston Street

Brock's Political Sale at Broadway Amid Tax Pressure

Cullomen workers at Thdependent Yoleta's wquadquarters on Broadway took time Friday to stage a clear sign reading Brock's political sale Must raise cash for taxes and penalties Everything reduced except all penalties.

Cullomen Yoleta Broadway Ajay Intel Norman Brock Brock

Stephenville Seeks Fugitive Pair After Escape

Sheriff Ross Wright of Stephenville reports two tall prisoners escaped from the county jail and fled toward a faint city. Suspects are identified as Helae Preaks, age 24, and Alan Gorman Eng, age 39, both about six feet two inches and around 180 pounds. Blended description notes they were wearing hkl clothing. offense unknown at time of escape.

Stephenville Antania Pratioe Ross Wright Counly HNL Gorman Eng- Alan Ines

Masked Bandits Rob S A Man of 16

Police report a 16 year old man was robbed by masked, armed bandits Thursday night in an area described as Vio form, fires and Foelysnavers. He said one raised a knife and threatened him while the other slashed him, then they fled. He reported the incident to police.

S.A H. P. Verpshl Mesailite Ewa

Youth Misses Death by Inches in East War Accident

Louis Fetes of Waeltey, 23, narrowly survived a Friday afternoon crash when an easthound frelehb failed to injure him fatally. He suffered a fractured left arm and minor injuries but escaped death by inches as a wheel and front end collided near Mason Street. Paramedics from Green Hospital treated him on scene.

Louis Fetes Waeltey Perec Bmsiness C. &, Taii Mason Steeer Palive Peres la Robert Be. Green Hospital

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