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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

7

Wilson leads in big Iowa GOP vote in six years

Des Moines reports show Governor George A. Wilson leading the Republican gubernatorial race with 138,465 votes to Mayor J. R. Gross 110,261 from 2800 precincts. Irving H. Knudson is third with 16,919 votes. In the Democratic race John E. Valentine leads with 49,765 over state Senator E. Breen who has 34,061 from 1863 precincts. total GOP turnout likely exceeds 326,000. Democratic turnout about 195,000.

Des Moines Iowa George A. Wilhon JR. Gross Irving BH

Mayor Calle Meet of All Commissions

A meeting of all boards and commissions under Mayor Maury Maverick was called for Friday at 7 p.m. at La Villita. The chairman will be asked to report on his committee's activities during the past year.

Maury Maverick la Villit Haohichalman Maverick

Hogan, Director of Films, Due Here

Hollywood film director Samea Hogan will briefly stop in San Antonio on Tuesday afternoon while en route to California after spending Monday in Austin.

Chitby Autos, One by Cycle Collision Injures Pedestrians

Three pedestrians were injured when struck by automobiles and a fourth by a bicycle. Victims include Matiana Vallejo at 320 Victoria Street and Mario Rangel at 113 South Street. Police identified Ford Woods of 1203 Hoefgen Avenue as the driver in one incident. Bystander I B Fenton was arrested for drunkenness and aggravated assault on a pedestrian with a motor vehicle.

Matiana Vallejo Victoria Wan Iente Robert B Green Hospital Mario Rangel South Street Ford Woods Hoefgen Avenue Buster Cockiey Paso Hondo Street J. ¥. Ayala Leigh Street Travis Street Santa Rosa Avenue Ayalere G. Gonzales I. B. Fenton Houston Street David Astroala Burns Vista Street Robert B. Green Hospital North Peoog Street

Paulette Goddard to Pause in San Antonio Visit

Motion picture actress Paulette Goddard and close Chaplin friend travels from Monterrey Mexico to San Francisco Calif arriving in San Antonio late Tuesday afternoon. She will stay at the St Anthony hotel during a short layover en route to her destination.

Paulette Goddard Charles Chaplin San Antonio Miss Goddard Monterrey Mexico San Francisco Calif Wil St. Anthony Hotel

Driving Glasses Stolen From Car Outside Home

Mrs B J Greenwell of 935 Avant Avenue reported a theft Tuesday after seeing a prowler near her car parked in front of her home. Additional reports include a prowler near Sgt OL Kapp's residence stealing a notebook rifle and clothing, Helen Abdor's theft of windows and a door on Somerset Road, and a $240 check stolen from a Macy’s in the Milam Building reported by R O Trowbridge of St Anthony Hotel.

Mra. B. J. Greenwell Avant Avenue OL. Kapp Aillette Boulevard Helen Abdor Somerset Road Mace Milam R. O. Trowbridge St. Anthony

RITE HELD FOR COULTRESS JR

Funeral services were held Tuesday for James Coultress Jr of 904 South Leona Street a former Ureman and deputy sheriff He served under Sheriff Alfonso Newton Survived by widow Teresa M Coultress daughters Hortense Colounga and Lilly Canamar son Eugenie Coultress brothers Louis Fred and Henry Coultress

James Coultress Jr Bouth Leona Street City Ureman Coultress Ban Antonian Sheri Alfonso Newton

Amarillo Sam to Be Guest of Lions Club

Amarillo Sam of Amarilla will entertain the Lions club Wednesday noon at the Gunter hotel. Scott Stewart will give a two minute talk on National Hotel week, according to President Pete Murray who will preside.

Amarillo Sam Amarilla Lions Club Gunter Hotel Scott Stewart National Hotel Week Pete Murray

City Plans Triangular Vehicle Inspection Site

Garret area plans discussed for a motor vehicle inspection facility in the old city rock quarry north of Brath enridge park, with the council advertising for bids and approving multiple 1981 appropriations. Actions include river beautification, street excavation refunds, and payrolls for parks, sanitation, and police.

Old City Brathenridge Park James H Romana Plaza Paul Ragsdale R. HA. Augman Department of Pub Ne Parks and Sanitation Department

Street Department Budget Plans and Annexed Area Costs

The street commissioner outlined a $372,780 budget with Steffler seeking $437,800 for the next fiscal year. Additions include 450,000 for new materials and equipment, two gas steamrollers, a steimenhovel, two dump trucks, and a new gravel pit for 3,000. Suburbs roads will be widened and paved only if property owners pay, with several widening projects listed and annexed areas not yet funded.

Perth Steffler Steffer Aleifler Audent Aress Breer Sherman Street Mistian Road Countolace Henry Hein Fredericksburg Road Summit, Avenue Carolina Street South Presa Cherry Street South Hackberry Commerce Victoria Streets Florey Street Martings Creek

Mexican Railway Bars Wage Rises

Mexico City's national railways, serving 50,000 workers, barred wage increases saying no rise can be authorized. Government aided economy plan to cut departments, enforce discipline, reduce salaries, and cause some dismissals, ordered by President Cardenas.

Mexico City Mexico National Railways Cardenas

Finger Mangled in Bumper Tangle

Albert Maraceau fifteen of 217 East Fifmi rs street was aiding two motorists when their bumpers locked. He suffered a mangled finger and was treated at Green Hospital after Patrolman Roy Atchison Jr and firemen freed his hand from between two bumpers Monday evening.

Albert Maraceau Tueasday Robert Green Hospital Roy Atchison Jr Maracheau

Wildlife conservation lecture at Incarnate Word College

Specialist R. Be. Callender of Texas A and M College will discuss wildlife conservation before the conservation class at Incarnate Word College. The talk Friday at 10:40 a.m. in the school auditorium is open to the public.

R. BE. Callender Texas A ML College Incarnate Word College

Theater Robber Suspect Is Held

Sterling Colorado man Joh Ulrich of Omphs Nebraska is held for yesterday’s theater robbery. Three others trussed, four cars stolen, in a bold getaway. Ulrich was arrested at Fort Mor five hours after the crime.

Optimists to Hear Talk by Hotelman

The Optimist club schedules a Wednesday luncheon with H. C. Bailey, assistant manager of the J Gunter hotel, to discuss The Trials and Tribulations of a Hotel. George Gilpin, governor of the Sixth district, reports on the annual convention during National Hotel week observances.

Optimist Club H. C. Bailey J .Gunter Hotel George Gilpin Govertnor Optimiat International

Policeman Breaks Up Lawn Party on Farr Drive

Patrolman P Barry dispersed a noisy party in the 400 block of Farr Drive Monday night at 10 10 PM after residents phoned police. The lawn gathering was ended abruptly by the officer and no further details were provided.

P. Barry Farr Drive Barry

Miss Cora Brown Appointed Hospital Supervisor

Miss Cora Brown, a 1990 graduate of the Robert B. Green hospital nursing school, was appointed supervisor on the second floor of the hospital on Tuesday. The report mentions other graduates and related notes, though some text is garbled.

Cora Brown Robert B. Green Hospital Miss Morales

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