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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1940

Page

13

Dozens of stray notes hint at routes, trains, and life

A sprawling garbled column recalls travel by road and rail, with references to the American Automobile Association and Alamo Motor Club in Los Angeles and St. Louis, and mentions Hartford High School’s centennial and a summer work tale. It mixes names, places, times, and quirky vignettes from daily life.

Sitting Bull Geronimo Hiawatha American Automobile Association Alamo Motor Club Los Angeles Hartford High School Hartford Onta Washington, D. C Demen Hoover The League For the

Boy of 9 Struck by Car Treated

A 9 year old boy Ramiro Villareal was struck by a car at the corner of Commerce and South St Marys Streets and received treatment at Robert B Green hospital for possible skull fracture. The report also notes serious injuries to Joe Sanders age 21 from a gasoline drain explosion at his home. Casey Gonzales age 34 was treated after being kicked inside back by a cow. Jessa Monroer Hindell age 22 suffered cuts to face and head when his automobile collided with another vehicle on McCullough Avenue.

Commerce St. Mary's Ramiro Villareal Ruskettent Robert B. Green Hospital Joe Sanders Casey Gonzales Jessa Monroer Hindell Lanera McCullough Avenue

Scout Camp At Indian Creek Near Ingram Set To Open

1000 Scouts scheduled from June 1 to July 14 at Indian Creek Boy Scout reservation near Ingram. J S Harkey announces staff including C A Clark and W B Greet. Periods run June 16–23, June 24–30, June 30–July 7, and July 8–14 with trained guides for troop camping following. A three month long term option is offered.

Alamo Council Indian Creek Boy Stout Ingram J. S Harkey Scout Executiive Harkey C. A. Clark Guector Charles T. Clark W. B. Greet Flegghers Markey

Jaycee Auto Men to Meet Tuesday

Gasoline committee meeting of the Junot chamber of commerce set for Tuesday at 6215 p.m. with Barney T Matteson as meeting chairman and Dick Pullen as program chairman. Lynn Philips will supervise showing of the motion picture The Long Road.

Junot Chamber of Commerce Kressenfeteria Barney T. Matteson Dick Pullen Lynn Philips

Penny Postcard Tale Ends a Heated Debate

A chaotic scene unfolds as veterans argue whether to confront a threat until a 117 year old veteran halts the clash with a brief warning about a penny postcard. The remark, though enigmatic, is treated as a decisive moment by onlookers.

Prize Offered for Best Local Chamber Report

The South Texas chamber of commerce urges local chamber secretaries to submit sharp activity reports for the trophy. Winners will be judged on breadth and effectiveness of work, usefulness to the chamber and community, and the clarity and readability of the presentation.

South Texas Chamber of Commerce Saturlay

Ambulance service debated for San Antonio

The city plans to fund its ambulance service with more money, with Police Commissioner Phil Wright noting it would answer all emergency calls. He says residents refer to it as many names but it remains an ambulance. Also noted is a return of the well known trumpet player to revive stage shows at the Texas theater and a Lions club address predicting bonds would rise in four to six months amid cautious banking conditions.

San Antonio Cere Gersterf Phil Wright Wright A. E. Jarratt Lions’ Club Guna Ter Wales Jarral

Mido Neal to Speak at Tenas Conference

Miss Elma Neal assistant superintendent of San Antonio public schools will speak on Teaching of Reading at the summer education conference on elementary education at Texas university Thursday. The theme Education for Democratic Living will guide sessions through Saturday with teachers and school administrators from the city and nearby towns attending summer programs.

Elma Neal San Antonio Simmer Educaionma Texas University

Randoph Field West Point of the Air Celebrates Growth

In a speech at Randolph Field near San Antonio, General Latim notes aviation’s rapid growth since the field’s 19 years ago dedication. He highlights plans to supplement Randolph with Kelly and Brooks fields, and other centers to meet a massive pilot training program under the national defense effort.

A. H. Yeager Army Air Corps Randolph Field West Point Frank P. Lohow Air Corps ‘Training Center Army Randolph Kelly Brooks Gull General Latin Gulf Training Center National Defense Program James EF Fechet, CO S.A Aly Corps C. BM. Chambers Randolph Meta Feechet Kelly Field Texas San Antonio Chambers West Point Congress General Pachet War Department W. B. Tuttle Thatarmber of Commerce Latim

Gifts For Brides And Fathers Day From Want Ads

Highlights from the Want Ads feature gifts for brides and fathers day items on page one. Open for inspection Sunday at 218 BG and Sir Pruitt Avenue. Classifieds list a furnished apartment at 2311 Broadway, a 3 room apartment, a 2 bedroom duplex at 826 Nolan, a 3 bedroom furnished home at 1815 West Summit, a 5 room unfurnished house at 627 West Park Avenue, a 1939 Studebaker Commander for sale at 795, and cabinet sets from Sleeweh.

Sir Pruitt Avenue Clauss West Summit Studebaker Stdun

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