Second Photo Contest Gets Under Way
The Light announces week two of its amateur snapshot contest with cash prizes totaling five-dollar, two-dollar, and one-dollar entries due by Thursday. Last week's winners include Richard Mischike and Jobim Stewart. rules permit amateurs only and require original work after May 22, 1940.
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Richard Mischike
Nueces Street
Austin
Jobim Stewart
Linton
W. J. Kraker
East Mulberry Avenue
Botrenta
Hse Ube Catewat
Hia Wilute
Aimilar
Anit
Hima
Father Son Both Losers In Twin Burglar Spree
Police report two unrelated burglaries at local service stations on Nogalitos and Pleasanton Road. Granier Hierholzer’s filling station shows a hammer and chisel used in an attempted break in. Walter Hierholzer’s station suffered a break in with identical methods but nothing was stolen. A nearby theft at Miss Wands Copeland’s Monterey Street hides 3.50 in a radio money stash, causing her to faint.
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Sph
Granier Hierholzer
Nogalitos
Walter Hierholzer
Esther
Stanley
Pleasanton Road
Hierholzer
South Texas tour to visit 22 towns by local businessmen
Twenty two South Texas communities will be toured by a San Antonio group Wednesday and Thursday on a two day goodwill mission. Stops include Alice Plessanton Campbellton Whitsett Three Rivers George West San Diego Benavides Realitas Hebbronville Brunt Oliton Miranda City and Laredo with a lunch in Alice and a dinner in Laredo. Return visits Encindl Ariesa Wells Dilley Pearsall Moore Devine and Lytle. The Cotulla chamber of commerce sponsors a stop in Cotulla with a 8 kincheep and a local photo contest where entries mailed to Amateur Snapshot Content will be judged for cash prizes.
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South Texas
San Antonio
Alice
Alice Business
Plessanton
Campbellton
Whitsett
Three Towers
George West
San Diego
Benavides
Realitas
Hebbronville
Brunt
Oliton
Miranda City
Laredo
Bite Brings Death in Russellville Teen
Russellville Arkansas reports 17 year old W Parker of Bellville died after hydrophobic bite from a rabid dog four weeks earlier. The death follows the bite incident as authorities seek treatment records and confirm infection.
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Russellville, Ark
W. Parker
Bellville
Ark
Togo
Ruling blocks seeing stars amendments to travel ruling blocks
Washington action stalled as strict parliamentary tactics blocked amendments to a 1.0049 billion defense tax bill. The House faced a possible early adjournment after the rules panel backed a go or no go vote on the bill as a whole. The measure imposes a 10 percent supertax on rich income, broadens the tax base, and increases surtaxes on high earners. Senate moves and Navy expansion plans also feature in the day’s brief, with debates over tax overhauls and military funding extending into next week.
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Washington
Howe
Burder
Rules
House
Ways and Mesny Comiittes
Senate
Nye
Three Day Prayer Triduum for St Anthony at Alamo Heights
A solemn triduum begins Tuesday at 6 am at the national Latine of St Anthony in Alamo Heights led by Rev. Bonaventure Alder ding from San Jose mission. Masses June 11 and 12 at 6 7 and 8 am and 7 am. a high Mass at 10 am on June 13. Rosary prayers to St Anthony, sermons, benediction, and relic veneration planned nightly at 8 pm with Blessed Sacrament exposition June 13 from 10 am to 4 pm, then a procession to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes after the 4 pm sermon.
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St. Anthony
S. Anthony
Alamo Heights
Bonaventury Alderding
San Jose Mission
Archdiocese of
San Antonio
Our Lady of Lourdes
Bank Cashier to Attend School at Rutgers University
William A. Lemke assistant cashier of the National Bank of Commerce of San Antonio will leave Friday for Rutgers University New Brunswick New Jersey to join a banking graduate program run by the American Bankers Association. The course includes two week resident sessions for three years and two years extension work under supervision and he will graduate in 1942.
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William A. Lemke
National Bank of Commerse of
San Antonio
Rutgers University
New” Brunswick
N.J
American Bankers Association
Whder
Lemke
Army Deserter Held in Car Lot Theft at Fort Sam
Virgil Hasty a 19 year old deserter from the U S Army was jailed on theft charges after a Mire was taken from the Carl Brandis used car lot at 327 West Mitchell Street. He was booked on theft under 5 dollars and reportedly swore out a statement to Lieut P W Mocauellan after his arrest along with two other youths Monday night.
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United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
Carl Brandis
West Mitchell Street
Virgil Hasty
Foote Street
Hasty
P. W. Moc Auellan
Civil Service Examinations Announced For Various Posts
Competitive civil service exams announced by R B Milum local secretary list marine engineer salaries 1800 associate 3200 assistant 2600 naval architect 3800 associate 2000 and other posts with salaries from 1620 to 2300. July dates for applications and further information at the U S post office.
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R. B.milum
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Rausem Alde
Milam
U. S Post Office
Ouths Beat and Rob Ma Ouths Beat and Rob Ma
Attacked by four youths, Jamey Booth reports theft of a watch worth 42, a pocket knife, as they followed him from the Houston Street bridge to Travis Park and beat him. S. W. Carlile reports 24 stolen. Other thefts include Mrs Rotondi porch items, Andrew Gonzales pants and shirt, Earl golf bag with balls and clubs, and a purse theft from a parked car near Pershing and Dashiel avenues.
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Dwyer Venue
Booth
Pallee
Houston Street
San Antonio Tiver
Travis Park
S. W. Carlile
Golind Street
Two Nab Suspect After Shoplifting
A man fled from Sugarman Brothers store at 401 West 4th Houstay Street with two piles of jeans, was chased along West Travis Street, captured by W F Farrell and Ben F Fagile on 306 West Travis Street, and booked at city jail as Vance Salita, 34, of 304 Bangacinto Street.
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Houstay Siext
Bernard Sugarman
W.F. Farrell
Ben F. Fagile
West Travis Street
Jali_on
Health card checks target downtown eateries in San Antonio
Police from the office of Chief Ray Ashworth reported Tuesday that 12 downtown taverns and cafes employed workers without health cards as required by city ordinance. Patrol officers were urged to remain vigilant against violations of health rules.
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San Antonio
Ray Ashworth
Shrine Rally Parade Opens in Memphis
Thousands of Shriners paraded through Memphis streets to officially open the Shriner national convention. Imperial Potentate Walter D. Cline of Wichita Falls, Texas led the event with 7 bands and patrols from 53 temples, as about 20,000 Shriners gathered for the day.
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Memphis
Tenn
Walter D. Cline
Wichita Falls
Texas
Convertion
Jaycees Poll on Committee Work
The Junior Chamber of Commerce members were polled by President-elect J. P. Tiner to choose three of 23 standing committees they would most like to serve. A letter soliciting preferences was sent, and committee members will be named after Tiner assumes office on July 1.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. P. Tiner
Tiner
Federal Job Exams Announced Near San Antonio
Open competitive examinations will fill vacancies for form setter rock crusher obyrator tractor grader operator and power blade grade operator and senior boiler fireman at $1390 a year. Applications must be filed with the secretary at the army post before June 25. Elsie Jane Allison to receive bachelor of science in education at University of Pennsylvania bicentennial graduation.
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San Antonio
Civil Service Band
Port Bam
Army
Elsie Jane Allison
University of Pennsylvania
Thomas
Gates
World War II era notes blur into city life in Bexar County
A fragmented Bexar Facts column mixes public notices, local names, travel plans, and intriguing vignettes. References include Public Service plant visitors, Santa Monica trips, Mexican presidential candidate Avila Camacho, churchgoers warned about a stray screening, and local celebrities like Walter Winchell noted in a casual, mosaic snapshot of postwar life.
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Public Service Company
Blum
Santa Mon‘fen
Calif
Avila Camacho
Monterey
Henne Wedemeyer
Dean Music
Manhattan
St Tech Field
W. H. Butler
Dallas
H. Preston
Butler
The
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Cruise
Miriam Hopkins to Do Mrs Leslie Carter Biopic
Hollywood gossip notes Miriam Hopkins stars as Mrs Leslie Carter in Warner Bros biography The Lady With Hair. Kurt Bernhardt to direct with George Brent opposite Hopkins. Production starts next month as Ke yon writes screenplay.
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Leslie Carter
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Hollywood
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Leste Carter
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Lady With
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Movie Timetable Attre Irene A120 and More
Fragmented timetable listing shows showtimes for Irene and other entries. Includes codes like A120 S24 3A 7284 and odd times such as 12 43 and 4 40 with references to Stranee Cargo and Magic Bullet.
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Irene
Cargo
William J. McGree Dies Former U.S. treasurer aide
William J. McGree aged 83 died yesterday in Jackson California. He served as assistant treasurer of the United States during the Wilson administration. He was closely associated with financial operations of the era and held public service roles throughout his career.
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Wilson Aid
Jackson
Calif
Wiliam J.mcgree
United States
Wilson
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