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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1939

Page

4

City Employes Must Pay to Be Amused

Mayor Maury Maverick orders end to free entertainment passes for city workers amid a long standing practice in San Antonio. Police and firemen, sheriffs, and constables reportedly used season passes for events, with passes issued during past administrations. The decree aims to curb the pass racket and ensure officials attend events only when on active duty.

Maury Maverick Pti Ciy San Antonio An Passez Maverick Maverick’s Circs Fats of America Maury

New Teachers Added to Our Lady of the Lake College

The Our Lady of the Lake College summer program opens with ten new instructors joining the staff. Names include Dr Auntie Webb Blanton of Texas University teaching education, Miss Sarah Clifford supervising music, Mrs Fagan Dick son teaching chemistry, and Dr Erich Surantin handling theory.

Lady of the Lake Our Lady of the Lake College Auntie Webb Blanton Texas University Sarah Clifford Kansas City Fagan Dickson Kathleen Fieed Mas Frances Sarer Henke Mathinus Bast

Telephones Fail Across Town During Storm

An electrical storm disrupted the town’s phone network, leaving 2500 homes without service as operators scrambled to explain the outage. The collapse happened twice in quick succession, forcing repeated apologies and reassurances to subscribers.

Olyphart Ps. Dune

Relief from Painful Backache Promoted by Kidney Health

A scrambled medical text hints at backache relief through kidney wellness. It mentions kidneys as natural waste filters and cites symptoms like frequent urination, fatigue, and pain. The prose drops into garbled details about treatment and signs, urging attention to kidney function.

New York World’s Fair Hosts Girls From San Antonio

June 6 report on Thomas Jefferson High School girls visiting the world’s fair in New York. A giant typewriter menus and exhibits drew the group to the business systems building where the machine’s keys clacked loudly. Demonstrations by George Uy and Hossfield showcased high speed typing, with Miss Remo Poulsen described as the fastest woman typist.

New York Thomas Jeffersom San Antonio Zexes Lar Uniterwood Jebiont Fisher Business Systems George Uy Hossfield Remo Poulsen Hoss

Will Rogers Statue Unveiled at Capitol Rotunda

The dignitaries and public gathered in the Capitol rotunda to unveil a statue honoring Will Rogers. Speakers praised Rogers for his humor and character as a beloved American figure.

Will Rogers Capitol Washington Will V Rogers George Washington Alexander Hamolton

Want Opens for Mad Slayer in Mississippi

Mits Calper reports a phantom slayer has killed two men from ambush and wounded several others in Mississippi. Governor White and National Guard officials planned to confer on mobilization to hunt the shooter, who is described as highly dangerous and unknown. The first victim, Sam Grego, was killed April 7, followed by Ben Hogers in another ambush. Grego’s brother Vincent urged action to stop the killer as fear spreads.

Tatcalpe Mits ENS Hugh White Ben Hogers Grego Vincent toSovetnoir White Ibs Erimy

Pair Awaits Deportation In Coast Guard Case

In Los Angeles on June 6 17 two German seamen Hans Kurth and Gunther Haberman face deportation after deserting a ship on September 3 1998. Their lawyer from the ACLU says they sought asylum without success and Britain or another country might be their next destination as per the judge Leon Yankitch.

LO Angeles U. S Leon Yankitch Congress Hans Kurth Gunther Haberman Germany AL. Wlein Counc American Civil Liberties Union United States Tadjueest Islands

Plane crash probes death of two in Auburn

Investigators probed the June crash near Auburn California as two men died when a rented memo plane apparently lost control after takeoff. The craft, manned by ex army mechanic Reid and another operator, went down shortly after liftoff.

Auburn Calif INS Army Ele Mraften Reid Reta W. Howph

Bexar Facts Skim Through Arkanses to New Canaan

Franks vignettes combine travel notes and social buzz from Oklahoma to New York, naming Joe college arrivals, Army and tech students, and local residents. The column weaves gossip of a Wyoming trip and a New England summer, with references to Abelr sun mer hone, Lincoln assassination notices, and Father Flanagan’s Boys Town in Nebraska, all amid a collage of names and scenes.

Frank Vance Hooks Wilds Arkanses Folka Calo Jack Lapham Abelr Sun New Canaan Conn. S Stallycat Jean Johnny Anderson Jack Thagarden-Hoagy Carmichael Elbert Young Lutkin M. J. Loy Thakropy New York Herald Abe Lincoln Jannie Marie Swayze Herbif Kay Father Flanagan Aubrey Kline Rirelig

How To Ease Rectal Irritation and Relieve the Itching of Piles

A jumbled health guide promotes a home remedy approach for rectal irritation and itching. It mentions cooling measures and a topical preparation, but the text is garbled with stray words and unclear instructions. Outcome and exact products are not clearly defined.

Petty Thefts On Inghage Intrusions Reported

Police report several petty thefts across the city. Victims include Miss V. G. Robinson and Min. Beth Will of 634 Camden Street, who said a prowler took 2551 dollars including 1250 from a dine bank and other small items. A purse snatcher grabbed a bag from Lie Mar Lloyd near Baltimore and East Quincy Streets, then fled in a waiting car. A daytime loss from a filing slate at AOL North Alamateoet operated by Ernest Carafa totaled 19. Night watchman I. L. Hermick found a door ajar at 85 North Flores Street. A youthful thief snatched a purse and notes from Lie Lloyd’s vicinity.

Prowler Joosa V. GC. Robinson Min Beth Will Camden Street AOL North Alamateoet Ernest Carafa I. L. Hermick Marthiez North Flores Street Lie Mar Lloyd East Quincy Street Baltimore Avenue Potice

Barrymore Praised After Performance Despite Heart Trouble

Chicago critics lauded John Barrymore for his work in All Dear Children after his return to the stage following a brief shutdown caused by a heart episode. The veteran actor received qualified praise for the latest showing as audiences saw his performance rekindled.

Hein Announces Initial Project At Brackenridge Park

Park Commissioner Henry Meinys stated winter work begins on a new road and garden near the White Museum and snake garden in Brackenridge Park. The $13,000 funding includes $10,000 from IMA labor allotment and $3,000 from the city. initial work starts soon to widen and repave Mulberry Avenue through the park.

Hein Henry Meinystan Tueotay Wite Museum Brackenridge Park Jkbor IMA Ery

Presidents Group Elects Officials After Luncheon

After a luncheon at the Gunter, the Presidents Group held elections selecting Fred Reutzel as president and Fred Huftmeyer as president. A F Dugosh as treasurer. J D L Peeler as recording secretary. Paul Stiner as corresponding secretary. Nina Bumiet as reporter. Margaret B Turse as parliamentarian. Rev. Samuel Capers as chaplain. Rontyel succeeds W B Jack Ball as president. Music and dancing followed, sponsored by the San Antonio Federation of Music clubs. The program was under the direction of Mire Clinton CG, former president of the fund office.

Gunter Notes Fred Reutzel Fred Huftmeyer A. F Dugosh Transurer J. DL Peeler Fars Paul Stiner Mrp Nina Bumiet Margaret B. Turse Samuel Capers Rontyel San Antonio Federation of Music Mire Clinton

Date Set for Probe on Thetis Disaster

London reports Nagal experts believe the submarine Thetis, which caused 99 deaths, will be beached by Friday if weather stays favorable. Prime Minister Chamberlain vowed a full public inquiry once Parliament reconvenes, while a private naval inquiry has begun and its findings will be included in the public inquiry.

London Nagal Thetis

New Air Pipes Used at Salvage Portmouth N H

Divers under Commander A J Mekkee and Lieut Commander Charles Momsen used a special dyed air pipe to descend to 240 feet where the sunken submarine Squailus rests in the Atlantic. They plowed through 23 feet of mud with nine descents uncovering the hull as salvage work aims to attach pontoon chaits to the propeller struts within a couple of days.

Portsmouth Crett

Named Heroes in a Navy Rescue Report

Washington June 1 Admiral Cyrus W Cole credits heroism of rescue workers and new interserving equipment in saving three men from the sunken submarine Squastus. Three men receive prominent mention: Marlin Csibitzky of Perth Town New Jersey Willan Bad of Annapolis Maryland and John Midg Towski of New London Connecticut.

A .R Washington Cyrus W. Cple Cole Wilisin di Leahy Naval Operations Marlin Csibitzky Pethicktown Willan Bad Annapolis John Midg. Towski New London Carin

Firemen and police study cost of own uniforms

Policemen and firemen discussed financing their own uniforms after city orders coat reuse from the department. Fire outfits run about 65 dollars versus 38.50 for police, with dress gear costing 27.80 for firemen and 12 for police. City savings estimated at about 10,000 dollars yearly.

Fights in Strike Zone during Texas factory unrest

In Teнarkana on June 6 7 early morning clashes broke out near the Two States Fruit Package Rod Manufacturing plant as guards and National Guard troops patrolled. Stones and bricks were hurled. J H Brown about 25 was wounded at the hospital door. Police dispersed groups after a barrage of stones, with troops stationed at sentry posts two blocks away to calm the situation.

Temarkana Paiten Texas Two-States Fruit Package Rod Manufacturing Company J. H. Brown Jack Runtelgewig Hei Esmall Agtad Company Wat Ad Resulte

Reader Talks to Drug Men at Meet in Dallas

State Representative R. J. Reader of San Antonio addressed the Texas pharmacists convention in Dallas, urging passage of a proposed fair trades law. He said the measure passed the House but was stalled six weeks by a state filibuster and urged representatives to back the reform against special interests.

Reader Dallas R. J. Reader Bon Antonio Texas Texas Pharneceut‘real Association Rere Uber People of Senate Druggists' Convention House

Lions Club Topic LoL Discussion led by Lentz

The Lions Club meets Wednesday at 8 15 p m for a program led by Lentz and Tanta Wells on the topic Literature. The session will cover the value of reading and local library resources.

Lentz Lions Club Tanta Wells Wedsey

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