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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1938

Page

9

Inventor Grover unveils autocar with loud alarm gadgets

J V Grover of Los Angeles shows a bulk car fitted with a 16 000 volt burglar alarm and a range of sound devices. The auto includes 13 horns, self starting reverse gear, hill holder, air gauge instruments, and a public address system for motorist minding. Grover, founder of Grover Hero Co, plans demonstrations in San Antonio before Sunday.

Grover Josh Te Grover Hero Company Los Angeles San Antohio Dunsday

Pair of bandits rob man in daylight crossing paths

A daylight robbery ends with the victim, George Gutierrez of 914 Bile Foot street, left penniless after two assailants force him from his car near New Hrantifela eve signal and drive him to Willow Springs golf course where a search finds no money. The attackers flee after ordering him not to follow.

Sauintay George Gutierrez New Hrantifela Or Signal Manston Street Guiterres Iapédi Willow Springs Golf Cauless

Evangelist Dunn to Speak Sunday at Raven of Rest

The Raven of Rest congregation at 1828 Norta Mary's Street will host evangelist Bill Dunn of Louisiana this Sunday morning. Pastor Rev. C Edward Roberts says Dunn has appeared on Columbia Broadcasting and NBC radio programs, and has been heard on 27 stations in a bookup titled From Crime to Christ before his conversion. Dunn is scheduled to speak at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:45 p.m. daily except Saturday.

Evangelist Dunn Ao 77 & m Sun— Deg

Third Labor Group Formed in Pittsburgh Meeting

In Pittsburgh on June 1, delegates from industrial cities in the Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois area formed a third national labor organization opposed to both the American Federation of Labor and the Committee for Industrial Organization. The group calls itself the National Order of Independent Tinker, but specifics remain undisclosed. Leaders described the move as unifying independent workers and focusing on organizing national associations rather than immediate policy shifts.

Fittshurgh Pennsylvania-Ohio-Illinois Amer Ican Federation of Labor Sali JQ Mana Mays Faepat Urolvice Oryaciea Hons Associa Mon Beolike Wagner Nqural Tighie Wwe Thoro

Judge Ford rules on Wagner act in Harlan coal case

In London Kentucky June 18 a Federal District Judge H Chuck Ford ruled the Wagner act applies to Harlan county coal operators. The decision rejects the argument that the act does not cover interstate commerce activities. Ford directed acquittals for two operators and their companies while leaving 19 operators 18 corporations and 22 former deputies as defendants. Trial resumes Monday with defense presenting evidence.

London H. Chuck Ford Congress Tiarlan County Harlan Nbt Ford United Mine Workers of America B. Burchfield Black Star Coal Company William H.llenknecht Blue Diamond Coal Company Bine-Guard

Nazis Attack Jewish Shops in Berlin Amid Fraud Allegations

News reports describe Nazi squads vandalizing Jewish storefronts along Koenigstrasse near the city hall with anti Jewish slogans and a large inscription reading Jew Our Misfortune. Police, backed by Propaganda Minister Goebbels orders, crackdown as 1600 plus arrests noted. separate dispatch credits Soldiers Medal to 12 American and allied service members for actions near Tientsin, China, including Maj William E. Lee and Capt Richard G. Thomas Jr.

Berlin Koenigstrase Pstate Pauleee Goebbels Aiasel Trustoces David Negoms Fraskfurter Alles Goebbels Goebbela Eer Woll Relhost Ber- Min Polele Tumse Mass Fort. Washington Richard G. Thomas Jr Little Rock Ark Fort Lewis Wash Joseph W. Buliwell Jr Byrn Must Fort Beautrix West Dale W. Waldron Tazewell Alford Delaire Astoria al Ful Glenn D Cohee Brawier Calif Harold G Sawiyer Dawson Texas Artiar J Brockway Si Gi Oriel Calf Alvin Hinrichsen Mauat Vertion, Mo Kenneth Platt Saling Kan Merit J Pyle Morals Okis Pvt A. Roy Lewiston Aeatne

Vagrant Youth Fined in Minneapolis Court

Prominent Minneapolis youth Robert Olsen, 23, was fined and charged with vagrancy by Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt after admitting to a three day stay in San Antonio and posing as a relative of O H Olsen, a coal company executive. Albert La Coste testified Olsen claimed French lineage and was an adopted son of the Olsens. He spoke five languages and was highly educated.

Minneapolis Robert Olsen Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt O. H. Olsen Penntal Qatapheli Coal Minnieapolis San Albert la Coste Distrikt

Maverick Bond Appeal In Big Combinesome Case

Representative Muiry Maverick urged last week for a bond appeal in a major combined case. He argued investigations of recent bombings were driven by principles of science and economics, not headlines, citing monopolies and price manipulation affecting markets and purchasing power. In Los Angeles, former Capt. Earle Hynette said he hopes to bond out from an attempted murder case tied to a bombing, dismissing claims of targeting a private detective. City officials faced calls from Councilman Hyde for resignations over alleged political use of the spy squad and past bombings under current administration.

Washington Muiry Maverick Congress Donial Owilo Addieas H. B.C Maverick Ktropper Los Angeles June WU Earle H. Hynette Police Tarry Raymond Kynette Raymond Tool City Administration James M. Hyde Frank Lauw James F Davis Peace Commission Hyde J

Edmund A. Heye Ordination Set for July

Edmund A. Heye, son of Mrs. Lena Heye, will be ordained a Lutheran clergyman in Graer Lutheran church with services on Easter Sunday. He will serve Galveston-area congregations, to be installed by Rev. Gageblel, with Rev. John Echerer presiding and Prof. William Kraushaar of Texas Lutheran College assisting. Braushast is to preach the ordination sermon.

Antan Graer Luthe Éran Church Tne Haye Lena Beye Quincy Street Aeere Lutheran Galvestott A. Gageblel John A. Echerer Grack Church William Kraushaer Texas Lutheran Collage A. E. Wolff J. John's Lutheran Braushast

Laymen to Conduct Services at Cumberland Church

Laymen will conduct Sunday services at the First Cumberland Bylerian Church in the absence of Rev. Thomas J Tanner who attends the general assembly in Russellville. Fred Muniaty will speak at the morning worship while Joe Meliumer of Houston will oversee the evening service.

Thomas J.tanner Russellville Are Fred Muniaty Joe Meliumer Houston

Missionary Program Set by Central Christian Woman’s Council

The Women’s council of the Central Christian church will hold its benevolent missionary meeting Monday. The program will start at 240 a.m. and, led by Mrs. Simmana, will follow at noon with a luncheon and program.

Women's Council of the Cenimal Christian Ahwver Aera Simmana

Clemency Talks Highlight Texas Prison Reform Meeting

June 18 Huntsyidos. Speakers at the second manual convention of the Texas voluntary county party boards urged properly supervised clemency as a solution to the rising prison population. A resolution asked the legislature to pass an enabling act granting courts power in adult probation cases. Governor James V. Alfred spoke. Attendees included Joseph W. Wealden of Vetorla, Cait Basiand of the classification bureau, J.8. Ellingson, Langston King of Houston, and Warden W. W. Ward of Huntsville. The meeting adjourned near noon.

Huntsyidos Texas Voluntary Ringshene Sayon James V. Alfred Exne Joseph W. Wealden Vetorla Texas Prison Board Cait Basiand Butea Pen J. 8. Ellingson Pricott System Langston King Houston W. W. Ward Huntsville

Couple Seeks Fresh Start After 45 Year Separation

Syracuse dated June 18 19 3 Mit chee 7 Murray and Bits Maria Utter 65 prepared to wed after a 72 hour waiting period following their marriage license. Both had remarried since their 1893 separation and they reunited after the deaths of their spouses. Mrs Utter said they now understand each other better and hope to get along.

Syracuse Tune Mitchee Murray Bits Maria Utter Utter Mrs. Utter

Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Father’s Day Service

Rev Edgar Hebberd will preach on Men Mentored for Valor at Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church Sunday for Father’s Day. He returns from the sesqui centennial meeting of the Presbyterian general assembly in Philadelphia. Bible school enters its third week Saturday under Mrs L C Fawcett and Mrs Hubbard with 10 teachers and helpers assisting. Classes meet each morning at 2 33.

Denver Boulevard i Edgar Hebberd Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Presbyterian General Assembly Philadelphia Churety Mahday L. C. Fawcett Hubbard

S E McCreless to Direct Program Trail Project

Trail Project Post to Filled Miss Frances Dowherker Saturday Layman's day with public Woodlawn Methods chaired by McCreless directing program Old Spanish Trail commission names BR E Thomson Carl Trulson Christopher W Moerner to sing talks on church importance Christopher Homer Waters Father’s Day service on church lawn outlines highway advantages and history of the trail recently launched by the organization with Bilss Donecker directing the educational portion of activity in San Antonio.

Frances Dowerker Woodlawn At- C. H Ney BR. E. “Thomson Carl Trulson C. Christopher Moerner Christopher Homer Waters Curt Bilss Donecker San Antonio

Westminster Will Owen Bible School Opens for Children

Westminster Presbyterian opens a two week daily Bible school from 4:50 to 11:00 a.m. for children ages 4 to 14. Rev M W Doggeiter, pastor, says sessions cover Bible study, fundamental instruction, music and crafts.

Westminster Presbyterian Ebunch M. Moenwy M. W. Doggeiter

Roosevelt Names Candidates for New Civil Aeronautics Board

President Roosevelt has pared a large list of about 25 proposed appointees for the new Civil Aeronautics Authority. The five member board and an administrator will set policy for civil aviation, absorbing duties from the commerce and post offices. Potential nominees include Franklin K Lane Edward B Wagner Charles Edison and Harllee Branch among others.

Washington Roosevelt Netses Civil Aeronautics Authority Entigress We Commerce Department All Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of All Mail Sie Franklin K. Lane San Francisco Fred D. Feee Bureau of Air Commerce Northwestern University Actioal of Commerce Donsld Cc. Dobbins

Ballroom Cake To Crown Gunter Hotel Wedding

A ballroom was repurposed as a temporary kitchen to assemble a large wedding cake. The cake stood about 4 feet tall with four stacked layers, the bottom layer 42 inches in diameter, assembled for a wedding at the Gunter hotel. Ingredients included 100 pounds flour, 72 pounds sugar, 15 pounds butter, and 76 dozen eggs.

Gunter Hotel Ore Ogker Alex Gaponeckt

Memorial Tablet to Honor Mrs Story

A memorial tablet honoring the late Mrs Hannah Landa Story will be dedicated at the 1 a m Sunday service in Sir Mark's Episcopal church. Mrs Syry, wife of Capt William Russell Story, was a long time member and died in 1436. The tablet was presented by 8 daughter, Mrs J Rust of Kansas City. The Rev Arthur B H McKinstry will preach the fifth sermon in a Lord's Prayer series with topic Lead Us Not Into Temptation, but Deliver Us From Evil.

Hannah Landa Story Sir Mark's Episcopal Jehurch Syry William Russell Story Dauighter J. Rust Kensas Cty Arthur BH McKinstry

Baptist Revival Services Continue at Calvary Church

Revival services continue at 905 Masostron led by Rev Wills Ray, a Baptist missionary. Sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church under Dr Nealilis, with a planned event on June 26 featuring Dr Bilis addressing the congregation on "My Conception of God" at the church’s Levenue service.

Freeman to Preach at Travis Park Methodist Church

Dr. F. M. Freeman and presiding elder P. M. Freeman will preach at Travis Park Methodist Church in San Antonio Sunday. Services begin at 10:50 a.m. and 8 p.m. Musical selections by Speriel are scheduled.

F. M. Freeman Travis P.M. Freeman San Antonio West Texte Conference Travis Park Methodist Church

Townsendites Gather for Townsend Convention in Los Angeles

Thousands of Townsendites from the Townsend movement converge on Los Angeles for the third annual Townsend Convention. Followers of Dr Francis Townsend, originator of the 200 month Old Age Pension plan, arrive by car, train, and plane to gather at Memorial Coliseum in a mass turnout seen as a move toward social reform.

Los Angeles Francis 5. Townsend Memorial Coldscum Sca Angeles Townsend

Prosecution Planned Against Albuquerque Mayor Candidate

District Attorney Owen Mar rem announced plans to prosecute former Mayor Chiiutles TLawibke in September for alleged irregularities during his administration. A district court jury failed to reach a verdict on charges that he misused 306 of public money in a city bond transaction three years ago.

Albuquerque N. M Owen Marrem Bres Chiiutles Tlawibke Meyer George Ye

Car Corporation Fire Devastates Building Amid Explosion

A massive blaze swept through a car factory early today, destroying the building and destroying hundreds of automobiles. Police said 18 cars were inside, with only a few crews able to remove some items before the flames intensified and the explosion occurred.

Billamusy Prpossessed Car Corporation Polica

Local Bexar Facts Sketches Oddities and Notices

Community notes recount U S Commissioner Paul Lockhart starting a care business on de hiverins procertes in 8 mile, Neely Edwards hosting Bowes Show at the Majestie, and Red Berry's diamond horsoshog. Mentions loom of 1938 politics near Corpus Christi, a towel supplier staff, Dororthy Dexter birthday, Gladysa John van milestone, Tyner Alice Macfarlany, and a blacksmith shop advertisement for welding and clipper services.

Loch Linen Supply Company Jake Rubioln Trentling Paul Sindimte Pamoning California MecClaugherty King Kennim Rity Ead Corpus Christi Dorothy Lea Dexter Dartiday Gladysa John van Tyner Alice Macfarlany Gamaron Street Olacksmith

Mustard Gas Seen As Aid To Medical Science

Dr K A McLaren of Tarento Canada announced at an International conference that mustard gas may aid respiratory diseases. He described using a highly diluted solution, one part in 1,009,000, to treat septic bronchopneumonia and conditions causing laborious breathing.

Philadelphia International Hehnemannian Association K. A. McLaren Tarento Canada McLaren

U S Battalion to Join Canada Festivity in Vancouver

In Tacoma Washington on June 1 a full battalion of United States soldiers from the One Hundred and Sixth Field Artillery regiment will cross into Western Canada to participate in Dominion Day celebrations in Vancouver B C. Col Howard Wright says the unit will bring 12 field pieces and small arms for the event as guests of the Canadian Seaforth Highlanders.

Tacoma Wastt United States Wester Canada Trent Howard Wright Sixth Field Artillery Regiment Waalingtom National Guard Vancouver B.C Seaforth Highlanders Wright

Bible School Work Program at Highland Park Chapel

A program depicting vacation Bible school work will be shown at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Highland Park Presbyterian chapel. Dr. Baxter D. D. Greer notes Tre school with 11 pupils in charge led by Mrs. James Stephens, Mrs. D. A. Trousdale, Emory Duget, Mrs. Frank Bosak, and Mrs. Greer. Margaret Johnson serves as general secretary.

Highland Park Presbyterian Chapel Baxter D. D. Greer Tre School James Stephens D. A. Trousdale

St Johns Parish House Redecorated by Young Peoples League

St Johns Parish house rededicated after interior refinishing kitchen modernization and other improvements announced Saturday by Mr and Mrs B W Ferguson representing the Young Peoples Service League.

St. John's Epscopak Church Young People’s Service League B. W. Ferguson

Light offers largest daily circulation in San Antonio papers

The Light boasts the biggest Sunday circulation among San Antonio newspapers. Ad pages feature wider Sound ads and chromicals, improving reach for local readers.

Tha Light San Antonio

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