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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1939
Page
6
Sunday June 35 1999 report tells how Mary Taylor doubted her dog Emery Doodle named Tilo as a house pet until the dog won a big ribbon at a recent dog show.
Bexar County commissioners reported seven completed road projects from January 1 to date including Los Angeles Heights Olmos Drive Centennial Avenue and McCullough Avenue with federal and county funds totaling about 409000. Current work under construction covers Culebra Road Green Bay Road Lovers Drive Mariposa Drive Harding Boulevard and Grandview Place among others with mixed federal and county contributions.
Hereford producers announce a second 1949 Texas fer Ford association tour set to chart a route with June 4 event in San Angelo as the hub. Eddie Johns reports the plans with John Henry Dean at Lamesa coordinating, while James Wm Bruce of Brady departs June 22 for Europe and South America, leaving Johnson Death as acting president.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain addressed a Conservative meeting in Cardiff warning Japan against dictating Britain's Far East policy. He condemned Japan as high-handed toward Britons in Tientsin and hinted at appeasement with Germany if it abandons suspicions while stressing Britain's unmatched naval power and readiness to defend interests. He also suggested possible talks on trade with Germany if it drops aggressive claims, asserting Britain’s resolve.
Moscow announced a Soviet Chinese trade treaty based on equality and reciprocity signed June 16. The accord aims to boost Russian arms sales to China to resist Japan’s invasion while maintaining most favored nation tariffs and regulating trade, shipping, and trade representation.
Six Boys' Club members from San Antonio, each of a different nationality, will attend the summer camp sponsored by the Business Men's Bible class at the Gunter hotel. Director Charles Ware says the camp runs July 3 to 15 at New Braunfels and is free for the selected boys. Attendees include Jin Chong, Chinese. Charles Dog Papas, Greek. Welter Kelly, Irish. Tom Alvarado, Mexican. Arthur Alsheth, Thai? and Richard Bennett, American.
Tyentsin reports two British subjects were stripped and searched by Japanese sentries at the concession barricade. Del Davis, honorary agent of the New Zealand government, was slapped with his passport after thanking orders. The other was Jobin Whitewright. The British Consul G A Herbert lodged protests and sent a full report to London.
San Angelo reports about 1,000,000 pounds of new Texas wool in local warehouses appraised for federal loan grants. Prices rose to 26 and 27 cents last month but market slackened with most sales near 29 and 24 cents. Growers, anticipating higher prices, cashing in on four percent government loans as Wool Growers Central Storage Company holds over 500,000 pounds for towns from 11/2 to 20 cents.
Washington June 24 A House committee move proposes a bill to let the Federal Communications Commission spend 10000 dollars to set up a radio monitoring station in Massachusetts. The station would act as a radio traffic policeman ensuring broadcasters stay on assigned frequencies and broadcast bands.
A Mexican general, Juan Andre Al mamin, plans to announce his candidacy for president tomorrow. He will declare as a progressive appealing to all classes. He also expects massive manifestoes to circulate nationwide. In Bastrop County, a farm club rally and home demonstration are set for June 24 according to Miss Kathleen Kelly.
The San Antonio Zoo reports a male zebra in Brackenridge Park lacking a mate after a Southbound transfer from New Jersey farms. The zebra cost $300 including shipping, with Frank Buck and Richard Friedrich involved in negotiations and future announcements promised.
Toledo reports a joint development by a glass and concrete firm. A patented process bonds colored vitreous material to create a new light welbe glass facing material for concrete blocks. The announcement suggests a collaboration aimed at a durable decorative concrete panel.
Fredericksburg services were held Friday for Hany Wallendorf, 13, and Miss Eleanor Wallendorf, 18, children of Mr and Mrs Felix Wallendorf of Broneway. The siblings died from an illness that struck Tuesday and Thursday respectively, with both deaths occurring within three days of each other.
Reports from the Asiatic mainland say Soviet and Japanese air forces mass for a major test along the Mongolian Manchukuoan frontiers. Japan claims 14 Soviet planes shot down and cites new Soviet bases at Ulan Bator Sambiz and Taurs.
Washington reports a U.S. government bureau foresees Japan unable to profit from its war gains in China and the occupied territories. It cautions that subjugated areas could offer investment but require Japanese funds and will be largely used for rebuilding devastated regions, amid doubts of lasting profits.
June 24 report from Lamont details former CCC enrollees forming a nationwide region led by Wilis D Hoover, a Lamont civilian conservation corps veteran. The goal is to preserve memories and friendships while directing corps efforts across the country.
In Managua on June 24, infant named Adam was registered, honoring grandfather Adam’s name while a second name Tuchfor Ratna appears in the record as part of the baptism naming note.
Pleas for establishing a new Negro unit of the San Antonio Boys Club were studied by a youth directors group led by W. Evans Fitch, treasurer of the parent organization. Dr. J. T. Walton will serve as temporary president of the proposed unit.
WALLINGTON June 24 A Democratic Leader Athens W Barkley berated tardy US senators after quorum calls failed to reach 49. After 20 minutes Sgt at Arms Chesley Jarney produced the needed member. Barkley urged lawmakers not to "skip classes" for the session and emphasized pending legislation.
A 25 member American delegation led by Dr. W. B. Peck of the Inter-State Post-Graduate of North America toured London teaching hospitals. Peck praised British medicine while noting fewer visitors this year, and predicted advances against bacteria with future medical progress.
In Albany Oregon on June 21 Mrs John Hidi struck a match to view the bedside clock and the waxed frame caught fire instantly. The clock was made of celluloid and the blaze was quickly brought under control by Fireman Nash who suffered minor injuries.
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