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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1939
Page
14
A garbled report describes a Washington reception with references to Texas, UT, and various speakers. It mentions John Peche, Frank tres, Amel Perkins at Texas U, and local staff with music programs, recording plans, and a shift in air waves. The piece hints at party guests and campus figures, amid chatter of birthdays and a busy week.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Harvey visiting Rockdale in Malnin county after many years. The narrator notes changes since childhood, mentions travel from San Antonio, and observes a woman from the past. The piece blends memory with local detail and faded dialogue.
Washington lobbyist Bugs Baer reports the army move back toward Rocky Mountain counties. He notes a 1938 motorized incident and describes treacherous ground and potential dangers. The piece blends odd rhetoric about language and heritage with a broader sense of looming military action.
Chief Bop Cruz reports no chain gang material logged in One city jail as 39 persons await possible service. Monday morning contact with Pore Chief W A Harvey reveals inmates not yet available. From midnight Saturday to Sunday 82 arrests recorded for minor infractions.
A local narcotics case yields charges against two individuals. The incident involves alleged possession and distribution of heroin. Court records show bail set at a specified amount as officers pursue further action in Corrigan.
Herbert Sungmacner pleaded guilty to two burglaries and received concurrent sentences in the penitentiary. He admitted breaking into Judy Nun’s home at 2564 East Houston Street last August 2 and another burglary on Houston Street in Getaber BI.
City administration pledges impartial gaming drive amid raids at the Medical Arts Building. Floyd McGown, assistant to Mayor Maverick, says arrests target gambling while avoiding political bias. Court set fines and bonds for those detained with pleas of guilty possible to resolve early.
The article profiles tenor Charles Kuilman a Yale graduate who pursued medicine before choosing singing. He recalls his debut on stage, brief radio and film work to reach wider audiences, and his belief that a concert stage is a career within itself. He notes early experiences at New Haven events and his radioplay and theater appearances shaping his path.
Kijkman jokted but his friend nevey paid off. A Metropolitan Opera member for four years appears this fall with the San Francisco Civic Opera for the fourth time. The piece is directed by Dr. Max Retler of Milan. The opera Bartered vide will be presented June 27 by the La Aulinta Club Oneva company with Cloud Haris of San Antonio and New York directing the orchestra. San Antonio Opera Company holds a prelude tonight with regular cotton hooks for admitted audience.
A man sleeping Sunday afternoon in Milam Park woke to find $23 missing from his pocket after an apparent theft. Police report cites Genva or similar spelling as the suspect who reportedly sent to sleep in the park. Further details incomplete due to damaged text.
Five people were sent to hospital after a brutal assault by a group of roughly a dozen on Hinst nasil Street. Henry Munex, Manuel Cristillo, and bystander Claud Badillo were injured, with Gastillo and Fay Endore also struck. Police arrested one suspect. a bystander and a woman were among the wounded.
Rainbow Girls of Texas plan a convention in the city with about 60 delegates attending. The event runs Tuesday through Thursday with ceremonies at the Plano Hatch and Scotts Rite catheduat. Officers will be elected, a dance is scheduled, and meetings cover headquarters, business sessions, and a Tuesday start.
Stinson Field lies dry as city officials crack down on gas and electric service to the airport amid turmoil described by McGown executive secretary. Regulators cite violations and threaten penalties while residents debate the consequences.
A meeting of the chamber of commerce public works committee led by Chatman Fina Groks outlined planned road improvements in the Ban Awlomia area. Attendees discussed next steps for the project, reviewing survey results and future steps to advance the plan.
A chaotic account notes babies born in one day and the hospital care following. Names include Mrs. Vera Vanes and Mrs. Apotonia Mozlires with addresses listed. The report mentions immediate medical attention and wrist injury concerns but details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Speakers named for the Petroleum Club gathering include Af. G. Teralecky and Phil Marty WIN who will present addresses at the monthly meeting. The event is set for June 16 at 7:15 p.m. at the Boat Texas Grological Society headquarters with the Alamo A. and M.MBer noted.
In a sharp dispute within the Catholic church, Bishop Réan Woldoske Babeetens criticizes leadership for reviving religious and racial prejudice. The clashes center on how the church should respond to sectarian rhetoric amid tensions in the rural diocese and accusations of anti minority bias.
Two San Antonio bankers are slated to attend a meeting at Mailgens pit University in New Brunswick Michigan on June 10. The report cites Mazray and Magee linked to the Feelera Teesorvn bank and the Notisnal 1 Bak of Commoved.
A string of auto mishaps over the weekend left several people injured. Jesus Poua, 43, of 240 South Legis street, was backed over by a truck and taken to Holett B. Green hospital. Other incidents include a collision in the 100 block of West Travis street injuring M Dirkes, 45, of 113 ase Quinry street, and a minor injury to Mrs Ente Mevee, 27, at 214 Magdl son street after a Public Levee bus collision. Police noted injuries in multiple crashes along Norbly and Robere Wilburn’s 188 Hank street, and a pedestrian struck on South Abamo street. Additional reports include a driver struck by a car at Spickhe Brazos street and a head injury from a vehicle striking a post at Haredo and RW streets. A collision in College street area caused Shominge injury to Patty Hatta and injury to 12-year-old Thommas Kimbyo near Sims blocks. Victims were treated by physicians and at local hospitals.
A distorted report details plans by the Convention of Credit Men to move their 1840 event to San Francisco. It names organizers and local hosts at a hotel, mentions a large annual attendance, and outlines future site selection and officer roles amid fragmented phrases and unclear dates.
A man was detained following a disturbance on Mesr Lane and Milnyt Square when officers observed a suspect flee with a hat and shoes. The subject, identified as Thoms os Dutro, was held for investigation. other names and details are unclear in the garbled report.
Miss Cushing of Sou An fowig won the lip reading contest staged by the 15 Leagues Of tin Hard et Hearing Nett fo Dalins. Miss Cushing 13 President Glie San Antero leacve.
The listing notes a furnished apartment at SAT Nast Ashby offered for rent for the month plus details at 33230. An unfurnished unit at 22 Afroon Unfusinished Kanae ne DIS Selsley Avenue is advertised at 85 a month. A 1008 Fird deuxe tuder sedan is for sale at 55. A 19.50 tapestry living room suite is cited on an ave. Several classification notices reference real estate rentals and a minor items section.
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