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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

25

Advice for Mr Scruffie on a wife who dominates

In a humorous column, the author discusses a letter from Mr George Scruffie of Forest Hills New York, describing a wife who controls household affairs. The piece classifies wives into a common type that believes they know best and notes the social difficulty for a husband who cannot oppose her choices. It concludes there is little practical advice to offer and humorously laments the situation.

Damon Copy George Scruffie Forest Hills Long Ialand Mr. Scruffie Mra. Scruffie Scruffie United States Scruffle Usbands Mr. Beruffie Mr. Scruffle

Texas Cattle Market Notes From LaSalle County

A fragmentary Texas cattle market column reports T. H. Poole serving as sheriff and tax official in LaSalle County with locals like Reese and Plowman commenting on quiet elections. Ranchers Armour Fagen and E. D. Boldt sell cattle near Victoria and Yorktown, while Ernest Kinkler from Beeville appears with stock. Other traders include Louis Herxig, PLD Smith, K. L. Handy, J. R. Gray, Dutch Bock, and Ki Aldrich, with cattle weights around 1040 pounds and ongoing market activity across Karnes, Bee, and surrounding counties.

T. C. Plowman Pilgrim Armour Fagen Victoria E. D. Boldt Yorktown

Police Ride Leads to Nighttime Patrol for Fares

In Sanuhnian, Officer J C Hayle aided F Nichols after a disputed fare dispute on South San Francisco Avenue. Nichols agreed to pay and accompanied Hayle on patrol, with both men persuasively continuing the ride through the night. First Sgt. P M Brantly of Fort Bam Houston was listed in related entry.

J. C. Hayle F. Nichols South San Francisco Nichols Hayle Sgt P.M. Brantly Fifteenth Field Artillery Fort Bam Houston

Final Rites Held for Flying Cadet Olson

Flying Cadet Olson was mourned in a funeral service at the Charles Hanavan chapel with Chaplain J. Gritty officiating. Burial followed at Oklahoma City. classmate Godel Richard Wilson escorted the body. Olson died when a training plane crashed near the M. G. A. camp above Kerrville, as part of a night navigation exercise from Hensley Field to San Antonio.

Habert A. Olsol Kelly Field Charles Hanavan Chapel J. Grittty Randolph Ueld Godel Richard Wilson Oklahoma Oly Cadel Olson M. G.A Kerrvilla M Kelly Hensley Field Dellas San Antonio Loa

Emergency funding sought to move voting machines

County commissioners consider declaring an emergency to transfer 11000 pounds from election expenses to cover freight storage and insurance for 300 voting machines. Judge Anderson and Jay Sam Levey discussed who decides if an emergency exists while bids for machine storage are tabulated. Six freight cars have arrived. 140 machines unloaded with 160 still to come.

Charles W. Anderson Edgar Garvey Anderson Jay Sam Levey Lewy H. Lounsbury Garvey

Markets and prices for varied fruits and produce

Markets show Apricots and other commodities with varied pricing across regions. Apples, melons, citrus, berries, vegetables, and dairy are listed, with multiple locales and unit measures. dairy and poultry sections note standard prices and weights, reflecting a broad commodity snapshot from a growers market.

Atill Covnians Dwrhees

Two Men Fined in City Gun Firing Cases

Blaney T. branes and Jon Hill pleaded guilty to discharging firearms within city limits. Each man received $50 fines plus costs totaling $102. Seven other complaints against each were dismissed. Prados and HU also pleaded guilty to gunfire charges on Roosevelt Avenue and Gravestreet. May 26.

Blaney T. Branes Becker Street Jon Hill West Southsnd Place Lmits Prados Roosevelt Aventity Butlesan Street Tiveams Gravestreet Rowsevelty Avenue Minny 26

Liberty Street Lovers Divorce Case Heads to Court

Detroit June 5 In a domestic case the wife charges her husband with misusing her paycheck to lend to another man. Judge Vincent M. Brennan awarded her support while the matter proceeds, detailing the breakdown of the Liberty Street couple’s dispute.

Detroit Liberty Street Wale Vero Tolend Cheath Dudge Vincent M. Brennan

Red Cross Names Local Chairmen for Drive

Red Cross lists campaign leaders and chairmen in the area. Paul Weal and others announce additions, with advance subscriptions reaching 10750.46, including 1683.29 from schoolchildren. Augusta Barnes notes strong generosity and progress toward goals as regional committees name chairs across various districts and duties.

Paul Weal The Red Cross Thea PF Moyer Campateau West Augusta Barnes Bexay

Stock Structure Plans Discussed at Commerce Meeting

Plans for an expansion building to house the boys at stock show and other livestock exhibits were discussed Wednesday in the St Anthony hall by members of the junior and senior chambers of commerce and livestock industry representatives. Catton Hagelsteig was chairman. Proposal to obtain federal funds for the project was considered.

St. Anthony Catton Hagelsteig

La Villita Open House Cancelled By City Officials

La Villita residents will miss the traditional open house as officials cancel the planned events on Thursday and Saturday night citing local conditions. Hamillon Magtuder did not provide additional details.

la Villa Hamillon Magtuder

Texas Rangers Film Told by Fruits and Vegetables Director

A moving picture filmed in Texas depicts the modern Texas Rangers. Paramount plans a September release. Director Carroll Shtem reported progress during a San Antonio stop en route to Los Angeles. Cast includes Altimo Tamto, Ellen Drew, Joan Howard and May Robson, with scenes shot at Camp Mabry and in Austin.

Altim 'Tamtot Ellen Drew Joan Howard May Robson Austin James Lederer Paramount Southwest Califfornia Arizona Gaid New Mexico Wick Fowler Department of Public Safety Rangers

Girl Treated for Injuries by Car

Police reports show a child named Agua Malinez, age 4, of 30% El Paso Street, was at Robert B Green Hospital for shock after being knocked down by a car driven by Emilio Sanchez, 22, of 3908 El Paso Street, Tuesday night. Others treated include Walker, 15, of 14M Gollonwood, for a nosebleed at Concepcion Park pool and Jessie Tierras, 7, of 515 Web Travis Street, for a minor head injury from a thrown stone at the same park. Mrs Elvira Palmer, of 117 Walsh Street, was treated at the hospital for effects of kerogene taken internally.

Agua Malinez el Paso Street Robert B. Green Hospital Emilio Sanchez el Paso Streel Walker Gollonwood Sind Concepcion Park Jessie Tierras Web Travis Street Elvira Palmer Walsh Street Jrnts

Mexican Minister Angulo to Address San Antonio Meet

Mexican Consul General Ontar Josefe Weeleday invites all Mexican citizens of San Antonio to Cassiano Park at 2:00 p.m. Thursday for a speech by Metquiades Angulo minister of communications in President Cardenas cabinet. Mayon Maury Maverus and city commissioners will attend and welcome Angulo. Angulo will be guest of the chamber of commerce at luncheon in the St Anthony hotel.

Ontar Josefe Weeleday San Antonio Cassiano Park At & Pom Metquiades Angulo Cardenas

Lawn Cutter Isn't Hers Any Mower

Mrs. Fred Dix of 518 Canton street told police about a scammed lawn mower sale. She paid $2 for a mower and was promised delivery that never occurred. A second note mentions a suitcase theft of Globes from the 1800 block of North New Braunfels avenue.

Fred Dix Canton Street Dix Bryant Marshall Lunbock

Cotton Council Discussion in Texas on June 1

Remy Go treasurer of the Texas unit of the National Cotton Council will discuss council work in an address titled Texas Cotton Crushers association Thursday. Registration starts Saturday under Bennette Wallin Dallas secretary-treasurer. HAUPTMANN GUARDIAN DIES. Judge Curtiss, guardian of Bruno Heuptmann during the Lindbergh case, noted in Hunterdon County trial today.

Remy Go. Wonldte Texas Natonel Cotton Council of Aniille Will Akcus Texas Gattonserd Crushers Association Tursday Cha Gunter Bennette Wallin Dallas Hauptmann Clinton John Henry Curtiss Hunterdon County Bruno Richard Heuptmann Med Today

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