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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

7

Charge Filed Against San Antonio State Hospital Employee

John Sturm, 26, a former night-engineer at the San Antonio State Hospital, was charged with aggravated assault after beating Dr. W. J. Johnson, the superintendent. Sturm, who admitted the attack, claimed firing followed a dispute over resigning and a requested recommendation. Dr. Johnson sustained a fractured facial bone, with multiple cuts and bruises. Sturm was stopped by other staff as he left in a car containing his belongings and a AA-caliber rifle.

H John Sturm San Antonio State Hospital W. J. Johnson Dr. Johnson Sturm Sam Hale Halesalg Sturm the Aspital H. O. Mitchell Johnson Hale Sturn

Stomach and Kidney Health Claim for Cyatex Remedy

An advertisement describes swollen ankles and fatigue as potentially functional kidney issues. It promotes Cyatex as a proven cure with a money back guarantee, claiming high success in treating excess acids and wastes in the blood and promising relief of backache and urinary symptoms.

Cyabex

Incredible Bargains in Daily Want Ads Here

Readers discover unbelievable bargains in LGHT Want Ads featuring items from golf clubs to camping gear. Thousands of Light readers check the Tor Bale listings daily, saving money on a wide range of necessities.

LGHT

Discharge Meant for County Employee After Altercation

A state hospital employee, Sturm, facing discharge for alleged negligence and poker during work, was charged with aggravated assault on Dr. Johnson. The case, filed Thursday before Judge McCollum Burnet in County Court-in-Law No. 1, notes Sturm's prior $62.50 monthly wage and lists Milam County as his address. He was jailed after the complaint was signed by Deputy Rothensille.

State Hospital

New Craft Shop Class Formed at F W C A Attic

A newly formed six week summer craft shop class of 20 Girl Reserves will operate in the F W C A attic with Mrs. Gipson Ralston in charge, assisted by Mozelle Quillan Marge Mall Lola Stuckey and Temple Harris. The program features clay modeling sketching cork work leather crafts and more as part of a broader summer activities roster. Meanwhile Senator Ernest Willard Gibson of Vermont died at 67 after a heart ailment. a Republican veteran who served 16 years in Congress and earlier the House. he also served on the naval committee and had a World War service record including Mexican border duty.

Gipson Ralston F. W Mozelle Quillan Marge Mall Lola Stuckey Washington Ernest Willard Gibson Vermont W. C Gibson Congress House

Bank Clearings Expand Sharply Across Cities

Bank clearings rose 2.1 percent to 5.7055 billion dollars for the week ending June 19, led by 22 leading cities. Officer G W Hutton said a man sought release from jail after a drunken incident, and Marcus Aguirre, 31, of 5619 Colima Street, was booked on related charges.

Marcus Aguirre Colima Street

Texas U Paper Under Fire Over War Editorial

President Homey P. Rainey of the University of Texas drafts an answer to letters from James Goodman and Carl J. Phinney demanding action against the Daily Texan for an editorial on the war. The Texan fires back at Goodman, defending staffer Jim Anderson as a loyal American amid past legislative scrutiny.

Texan Goodman J. H. Goodman Jim Anderson An!editoria Anderson Angerican

Calhoun Resigns as U. Comptroller

Calhoun, longtime comptroller of Texas rivers and arch, resigns after voluntary retirement. Carroll D. Simmons becomes acting comptroller as John Meary Lewis faces sentencing after pleading guilty to a burglary charge. The veteran educator will return to mathematics after leaving university post.

Prachi Calhoun Eat Il Rivers Texas

Man Admits Breaking In At El Prado Drive Residence

Lewis confessed to entering the home of H. Thorman, a tea estate developer, at 119 El Prado Drive on April 20 and taking several articles.

Lewis el Prado Drive H. ©. Thorman Tea

Clarkson to assume new duties with the war department

Lieut. Col. P. W. Clarkson, after six years at Eighth Corps Area headquarters, prepares to move to Washington next week to join the war department general staff. His reassignment follows long service in the corps area and Spector's office. Jet airframe industry notes from Minneapolis report Scott-Atwater as a leading aircraft maker nearing production of its 6,004th model.

P. W. Clarkson Eighth Corps Washington War Department General Staff Spector Minneapolis INS Jet Douglas Lockheed Glend Martin Boelns Curtiss-Wright United Aircraft Scott-Atwater Manufacturing Company

Vacations Fund Ad Urges Use of Wants for Unsold Shoes

A brief want ad suggests feeding money for vacations and selling Shoes no longer needed. Dial F-1221 for adwriter to place or edit your ad.

Adwriter

Pilot Training School Starts at St Marys University

The Civil Aviation sponsored program at St Marys University began with 45 students who will complete four months of ground study and 69 hours of flight training. The curriculum covers aviation history, mechanics, navigation, meteorology, and parachutes. Other Texas schools offer similar courses as Rev Brother Louis P Thein aims to finish ground school by Sept 1 and flight by Sept 15 with possible advanced training via Wyto board.

St. Mary's University Avronau United Louis P. Theln Sinson Texas Southwest State Teachers’ College San Marcos Shriner Institute Kerrville Brother Thein Wyto

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