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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1939
Page
7
A cluttered radio timetable lists multiple programs and performances across channels. It mentions Sunset Samboree, a concert by The Trouadors, Peter Binkencant, and various sports notes, rosters, and studio slots, with chaotic OCR renderings and stray times.
A dense listing of morning and afternoon radio programs across stations WOAI, WEOA, BISAA, and others. It highlights show titles like The Southerners, Eye Openers, Morning Hynes, and Grandma Travels along with host names, times, and network identifiers.
Fay Bainter stars in a KTSA broadcast with Jackie Cooper Lewis Bond and others in a radio theater presentation of a Ling C Douglas novel. The cast includes Peter Trin Bic and Parmalee among several guests.
Weekend incidents at San Antonio pools left several youths saved from drowning by onlookers and lifeguards. Gregory Gari, 18, 1078 North Colorado, was treated for a head wound at Robert B. Green Hospital with stable condition after near drowning. Rudolph Roel, 7, Cameron Street, could not swim and was aided at Brackenridge Park pool then taken to the same hospital in satisfactory condition. Woodrow Carter, 18, 1907 Schley Avenue, was revived by artificial respiration after being pulled from Lambert Pool by Dag Aaron, 106 West Woodlaws Avenue.
A group of 65 Mexicans prepared to be transported to Matamoros Mexico as part of a Mexican repatriation program. Mexican consulates general in Tucson said the trip would follow directions from Ramon Beteta secretary for foreign relations. A smaller group of 83 from El Paso and Palomas had arrived the prior weekend and began onward travel toward the border.
A rough-edged note reports Owen Kilday plans a Washington visit as lawmakers consider security and policy matters. The page mentions Gwen and Bay Wesiiialin, with unclear roles, and references San Aeno and Ish hemibor in a fragmentary fashion.
The report details cattle and hog trading in Antonio and Kansas City with prices ranging from 4.25 to 10.50 per unit, noting steady prices for steers and cows, mixed condition of yearlings, and activity at major markets including Chicago. It highlights salable lots around 3,000 head and total receipts near 3,800 head, with strong demand for heavier beef cattle and lighter feeder stock.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions wool markets and various names and places in a garbled June section. It references Morton Sons and Worton, with scattered phrases about markets, votes, and numbers, but the text is largely unreadable and inconsistent.
The Travelers Protective Association began as the Travelers Men’s Club in 1882 in Byansville Ohio with Ben Thompson as president. The organization renamed itself in 1890 and added life and disability insurance features, reporting 118 members then and 64,649 by 1990 with substantial death and disability payments totaling over 22.2 million since inception.
A jury found Pele Corona guilty Monday in county court for the Vine Tor assault at 2744 Novel Street St Marys Street area. Judge McCellurs Burnett presided over the proceeding with a sentence of nine years noted in court records.
The article notes M. Heflin and J. M. Haggas among attendees at the American Travelers Protective Association convention. It describes safety talks, a banquet, and various sessions led by officers including Ben He Meg and W. Zack Miller, with numerous delegates from Texas and California present at the Weslty gathering.
A fragmentary notice traces a Crockett descendant linking to David Quockalt and allies. It mentions historic ties to Virginia planters and kin in the Texas Revolution era. The text blends genealogical notes with a casual header about want ads for poultry and supplies.
Crain Markets Chicago reports wheat prices held within a narrow range as traders await fresh developments. Weekend weather across the grain belt, with rain and warmth, aided crop conditions in spots while frost and pests slowed some areas. Liverpool prices eased early on improved shipments but global supply remained a pressure point.
A Fragmented OCR listing shows shipments of fruits and vegetables including onions lemons lettuce grapes strawberries and watermelons with quantities by Texas regions and states. Market notes indicate the tomato market in North Texas was slightly weaker with pricing from 2.40 to 1.50 for cash.
AP market desk reports a broad downturn with trading light and volumes weak. Investors showed caution as declines touched major names including General Motors and Westinghouse while European and Asian shares offered mixed signals amid cautious sentiment.
The notice lists corn varieties White and yellow on ear priced from 6 to 62 cents per bushel, mixed types 49 to 62 cents, yellow 3i to 6c per bushel. oats at 60 to 63 cents. wheat hard at 75 to 93 cents per bushel. value ranges for other grains and feed mixes. rates shown per ewt or cwt with units.
New York June 13 The cotton market opened modestly higher as active Bombay buying supported March and May months. Traders reported firmer tone with selling interest seen in the afternoon trade and buyers continuing to press for values.
Multiple death notices list ages, residences and survivors. Names include Bedward Meyer 12, Tails Tialls, Emma Maria Key 42, Lucile Barajas Dright 38, Minutt Welcken 61, Tynaria Gomez 26, Jessica Slems 20, and others. Services are described at Zizikk-Kearns parlors, Porter Loring chapel, or local churches with officiants named. Survivors span spouses, children, parents, siblings, and extended family across San Antonio, Castroville, Wetmore, Austin, Leeville, and surrounding areas.
New York and London money and metals markets show mixed movements with rates steady in many segments. Bank rates and commodity prices appear unchanged or minimally changed, with copper tin steel and lead quoted in various market reports.
Fragmented stock market report shows Texas and nearby listings with mixed results. Several listings reference Texas stock prices, weak performers, and modest gains amid broader uneven trading in New York and Cleveland markets.
June 12 report from Chicago covers butter cream demand, turkeys, chickens, and egg products with notable prices. It lists wholesale values for Leghorns, White Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, and other breeds, plus market activity in New York trailing the poultry and produce sector.
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