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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1938

Page

9

Many Heard In Sin Table Case

Witnesses filled a seventy third district court session in a case against Sheriff Will Wood over alleged confiscation of coin marble tables. King, owner of Penny Devices, leads contempt action claiming Wood violated an injunction. Testimony covered token payouts and alleged payoffs at various cafes and locations, with players wagering on marble-table machines.

Seventy-Third District Court Will W- Wood J. Frank King Wood Dudge John F. Owen Thomas EL Abbott Thor H. Abbott Jr V . Young Abbott J. Frank Eling Leonor Brown King's Attorney Willes Tom’ Newton Newton Abbott Siates Abbott A. C. Eppler Assensor Albert V. Bule Laeonard Brown Tom Watson Cate Tin

Rockport stall on illegal tokens and machine setup

Testimony shows operators seated on tokens and cash while machines were used for alleged violations. Witnesses confirm token exchanges for money or merchandise and a disputed request to dissolve charges. Chief Deputy Davis notes machines tied to an insurer order while King cites fifty dollar machines in the city county area and says the stroker agreement covered all devices for amusement only.

Rockport Tay Niv Caputies John R. Shook Ha File & Toto Sheril J. W. Davis King Orat

San Antonio Seeks 139 Women’s Session in 1939 convention

Judge Sarah T. Hughes of Dallas was expected to be elected head of the Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs at its annual convention closing in Fort Worth. Wichita Falls Beaumont and San Antonio competed for designation as the 1939 convention city.

Iri Sarah T. Hughes Dallas Nesselt Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Wichite Falls Beaumont San Antonio Canventom City

Boy Scouts Camp in Historic Park Sparks Debate

A fragmentary report notes Boy Scouts camping at Historic Park near Washington Crossing in New Jersey. Officials deny permission for park grounds as Governor A. Henry Moore weighs the issue while scouts praise the site as one of the tidiest in the world.

Boy Scouts Washington Crossing N. J Washington Crossed Delawarty Cansavale A. Hany Moore

Sonora Party Chiefs Gather for Governorship Nomination

Representatives of labor and agrarian groups gather in Sonora on the eve of a three day convention to pick a gubernatorial candidate. Three candidates will be considered by 450 delegates as factions back Gen Arselmo Maelas and Gen Francisca Borgaes. Tararo Cardenas policy friction noted.

Helmosillo Sonora Mexico Telise Politica Atmoosphere Laerg Roman Foupleloe Arselmo Maelas Francisca Borgaes Canunts South

Congress debates wage standard czar role and boards

A congressional committee advances a compromise wage bill granting a president appointed administrator broad discretion to set a national minimum. The administrator would appoint wage boards across the country to study and push up the wage floor, with dismissal power over board members but no change to totals. The plan starts with 28 cents an hour as a base and aims to raise the minimum rapidly in subsequent years.

Washington Jim Pate Eppornhy Monde Lipat Nowra

Treasury Position Report Details June Figures in Washington

The Treasury reports June figures including expenditures totaling 25,729,268.9R and receipts of 6,402,509.0R for the month with yearly receipts at 8,983,021,130.56. Gross debt stands at 297 ATT, while assets reach 14,943,427,195.64. The daily increase is 082, T7482.

Treasury Washington The Lalnine

Qual Control Auton A Cur Debuts in Bax Antovio

A cur showing Saturday in Bax Antovio features two steering wheels two ditch brakes and a first gear SHMG lever. Brought to San Antonio by Berwin Denstren of South Bend Indiana the device aims to teach Tiovires how to use it while Drastrem conducts weekly salty crinnnyae and RIVUnR restrictions.

Bax Antovio

Hague Admits He’d Back Opposition to Hague

In a federal injunction case, Frank Hague of Jersey City admits not opposing a “finish fight” with Communists while praising anti Communism. Hague testifies on his political setup and warns against outsiders, calling for unity against “Tanenman” forces in city government.

Neware W. J Frank Hague Groilys Jersey Westmouth Uwe Haguo Waa Rodiesl Jesey Hague Taay’ T Hagus Tanenan Ihe

Five Policemen Are Acquitted in Kidnap Case

Bartow, Florida story reports five police officers cleared of kidnapping charges after the state’s strongest evidence was presented to a jury. The trial referenced the abduction of Eugene Poolnot on November 30, 1925, with the officers allegedly beaten and tarred.

Bartow Bia Sune Kidnping Hharges Tampa Rex

Czech late final gallo Czech late final Gallo

June 1 Crevo Slovakia prepares for three Sunday municipal elections amid military readiness and a possible coup. Maj Rudolf Brow warns invaders face border machine gun nests, as eerie calm and high tensions grip the region and Germany fears a shift in future relations within ten days.

Praha Crechoslovak Lrmy Rudolf Brow

Waiting Hobby to HM Aljtoush and the Pulp Era

A fragmented reminiscence tracks Aljtoush selling stories to magazines for a decade. He ghosted pulp work, treated writing as a hobby, and followed a strict daily schedule around real estate work, writing early or late and avoiding the usual business hours.

Reverend Sanden to Open Conference on Human Relations

The Rev O Y Sanden pastor of the Alamo Helghin Presbyterian church will open the Conference on Human Relations at Kerr Hall Westminster Encl on Friday. Speakers include Judge Mi Ay Childers on Saturday night and Dr M Bush addressing the conference. George West Diehl of Carpus Chadsit will serve as conference director.

OY. Sanden Alamo Helghin Presbyterian Ehurel Kerr‘alle Westmlster Sasuriday Sudiday Sim Axitentans Mi Ay Childers M4. Bush George West Diehl Pus Chadsit Wells

Vacation Bible School Opens at McKinley Avenue Church

Vacation Bible School will open at the McKinley Avenue church on Monday under Mrs Dean Kirk-Jang as superintendent for three departments. Mrs Mary Stavel and Howard McMillan will lead the remaining two departments. Helpers in the young people's division include Remona Irwin Patty DeBello Winttret Floré Bille Mose Nannatte Rodgers Beitr Ja Elms and Loretta Grimes. The notice also advertises vacant rental property and a vehicle ad reference.

Gally McKinley Avenue Dean Kirk- Jang Mary Stavel

Snapshot contest invites amateur photographers to enter

Readers may submit as many photos as they wish to weekly Snapshot contests sponsored by Fox company. Prizes include a folding camera and monetary awards. Entry requires a stamped self addressed envelope and proper labeling. Submissions close each Friday at noon and winners advance weekly.

Maby Ehh Tap Fox Company Holf Tiny Jdust Fox Company Caulion Alt Népativen Ack S Ali Pictures Shell Lse Notions Ivan Silustruz Othay

Early Brewers The Romans Love Brewing Ceremonies in Britaine

Fragmentary note recalls Romans favoring a brewing ceremony in Britain, mentioning an act of brewing centering on wine or ale. It signals early cultural exchanges and ritual drink practices during Roman contact with Britain.

Puppets From Germany Pinwheel Through San Antonio Show

A garbled OCR piece recounts a German puppet show touring San Antonio with characters Polen Jory and others. It mentions Tryon, a tattoo artist, presenting the play and notes a weeklong run with Mrs Tryin involved. The text is unclear and contains many distorted names.

Germany San Antonio Tryon Avenue Polen Jory Dovly Quack Clowin UN Dew Dutuluni Me Rto Pohlerman IB Metres Tigi Mace Cura

Contempt Laid To Union Over Dress Plant Clash

In Texas the International Ladies Garment Workers Union faced contempt allegations after a recent injunction. Judge S. Gi Tayloe set a hearing for 0:30 am Friday in Forty-fifth District Court. Miss Rehearah Taylor, secretary of the union, accused Amelia Peso and other dress plant defendants of violating the injunction by limiting pickets and inciting violence at the Leona and Gamma streets plant, where two workers were attacked. The motion aims to postpone contempt rulings pending a separate gun case in County Court-at-Law No 1 against Gregory Guylity.

Bayer Texas Tae Sant Dress Company, Inc Garden Oo Uhr Ladies’ Garment Carl Foday S. Gi Tayloe Forty-fifth District Rehearah Taylor Ameila BRA Tayloe Miss Taylor Lewas Seb Leona Ang Gamma Phil Me Vas Garrilly Jocets Alvares Anteis Peso Aplonio Longoria Amelia Carelas Wolon Gregory Guylity

Chicago Council Backs Edict to Curb Beer Collar Style

Chicago council moves to reduce the height of beer collars worn by tavern keepers and patrons. Alderman William Horanson pushes a standard limit, claiming excess collar height distracts from decorum and public safety. ordinance drafted to trim collars at the shoulders.

Chicago Twe Collins

Industrial Activity Shows Marked Gain

Industrial activity shows a marked gain with a seasonally adjusted index rising to 68.7 from 65 the prior week, and 104.5 year over year. manufacturing output and inventories improved as the Associated Press index, based on the latest stability data, rose on the local market.

New York Associated Press

County Printing Contract Sparks Threatened Lawsuit

The Meckbenny Printing Company through attorney Reprg. B. Dieluaun warned the county court of legal action over not awarding the print and binding of 1388 tax receipt books. McIlenny was the lowest bidder but the board split the work among four firms due to lack of a yawlé to sign the bonds. The attorney pressed the court Friday to rescind its May 26 order and award the contract to his client.

Bexfir Tdiuty Commissioners Meckbenny Printing Company B. Dieluaun McIlenny Company Chedinan Tme

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