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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1938
Page
8
The Texas pipeline system faces higher preliminary values as the tax board sets assessed worth for major lines including Humble, Shell, and Magnolia. Protests proceed, with adjustments possible before final certification to county tax rates.
Countess Barbra von Haugwitz-Reventinn is nearing a second divorce from Danish husband Kurt. Court documents indicate she seeks no monetary settlement or custody for their son Lance, aged about one, with international law expert Henning Repsdorph reporting ongoing maneuvers.
Countess of Strathmore and Binghorne mother of Queen Fitze bets died at Glamis estate. The bereaved queen and family walked part of the way to the burial, rain heavy, then traveled by motor car for the remainder while King George walked the full distance about two miles.
In Cerreadden on June 27, Mrs. C. R. Bkinner of Clarendon discovered a wedding apple tucked among old clothing in an heirloom chest. The item, once part of a bridal trousseau, had been preserved in a fragile state for fifty years and has elicited quiet curiosity from locals.
A fragmented OCR radio schedule lists programs across stations KNAC KTGAmRex KTSA and more. It mentions singing acts, orchestras, theater segments, political talk, and variety shows with times, hosts, and sponsors among numerous listings.
Radio schedule lists hourly programs with many odd spellings and tangled titles. Notable items include Musical Clock, The Goldberes, Vic and Sede, Rex Press and Orch, The Saurel Reporter, The Maxket Pre, and Wings of various choirs, along with weather and news blocks, studio music, and talk segments.
Helen Hayes headlines a radio evening featuring Charlette Browne's Jane Eyre adaptation at the Eels Sheeter on C B 5 with Esser and Bev Monteciilery. guests include Henry Vessageman and Eddie Cantor tributes, amid Prince Gustaf Adaltt visit events and Monterrey broadcast plans.
Navy aviation unit plans further flights over Puget Sound toward Alaska after a San Diego to Seattle test. About 44 to 48 giant planes participated, with several aircraft damaged or forced to return due to minor engine or training issues.
Weather in Central Texas has favored the multiplication of flea hoppers and boll weevils. Workers from the Bureau of Entomology report significant damage in parts of Texas as rainy conditions continue. Planters are prepared to apply control measures, hoping favorable conditions hold.
Commentary from Sokol Compress on Mor Ostrava Slovakia Fok Sones and Cratsl European Review of Affairs. Live orchestral programs include Folk Music by Home and New Folk Sones with JZJ and 25.4. m times and European broadcasts from Basle and Berig. Recitals feature Dame Frost and banjo performances, premium concert notices and program details for various venues across Prague, Schenectady, Alabama, and New Zealand venues.
Pete Kauchouxgs, proprietor of Pete's Wate on Buene Vista Street, Molday, sued Southwestern Bell Telephone claiming his line was removed by order of Texas Island District. A court hearing followed. Judge Onion presided. The case was not contested by the telephone company.
A confusing report details a raccoon blamed for a string of chicken thefts around Howard Street area over weeks. Residents describe sightings near Bundwywight and nearby homes as lawmen and locals attempt to locate the culprit and restore order.
The Chicago Livestock Market report shows mixed cattle and hog quotes with receipts around 6000 head. Steers and yearlings are active and steady to stronger, heifers mixed, cows slow, vealers steady with some high prices noted, and lambs uncertain with sluggish demand.
Mrs Charlotte Newton Gaassin 73, 101 Croften, Newton Gaassin, whose husband was William Cassin, longtime San Antonian, died recently. Funeral services were held Monday at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Welter Arnold officiating. Pallbearers were her nephews Sam Newton Jesse Newton Tom Newton Frank Newton Bosel and Newton Gaines. Survived by daughter Terre Bartlet sons Edward and Stanley Cassin and a sister.
At Hendaye France on June 27 insurgent and government forces clash across the eastern front. Government reports claim a moral victory stopping the insurgent offensive while rebels tout local gains. Disputed casualty and strength figures show government superiority in manpower and air power.
Jackson Michigan June 27 prison officials conducted a systematic search of cells and buildings during spring cleaning. The operation uncovered truckloads of clothing papers magazines and a few knives to be removed.
San Benito reports new terms for directors of the San Benito Citrus association with L B Winell E Blewart C E Huleon and F C Williams elected to WeeWear terms in the board.
The Light sponsors a six weekly Snapshot contest inviting amateur photographers to mail entries to Antonio Light Editor by Friday noon. Prizes include a folding camera, $5, $2, $1, with cash awards funded by The Light. Entries may be multiple, must be recent, on any film type, and prints limited to 10 inches. no mounting or retouching.
Obituaries list Pauline Nickel 42 of Helotes with services Tuesday afternoon and survivors including father Louis Michel Sr and sisters Mrs. William McDougall and Mrs. Els Franke. Also listed are two other obituary entries for Lesp 89 of 1835 West Poplar Street with services Monday, Olive Phillips 50 of El Paso with services Wednesday, and Julia S. Brown 90 of 1601 Seguin Road with services Monday. The notices include extensive survivor lists, addresses, service times, and officiants, plus instructions for contest submissions and photo release requirements.
Mrs Verna Greee, 54, served Monday at 2 p m. Survivors include son Robert Gregg of Monterrey California mother Mrs Mary Showalter of Stuttgart Art and sisters Mrs d Davis of Overton and Mrs Gertrude Pace of Long Beach California.
New Marian Martin dress patterns feature bodice sculpting and pushed up sleeves with diagrammed sew chart included. Pattern B26L covers misses and womens sizes 12 through 40, with options in printed batiste lawn and cottons. Send 15 cents for pattern book and 25 cents for pattern shipment. address and style number required.
Over 500 migratory birds of twelve varieties were seized by federal and state agents in Laredo and held at Brackenridge Park Zoo. No charges filed yet. Birds likely captured on both sides of the Rio Grande, with juveniles among the finders and buyers unaware of protection laws.
London money and metals report weak market tone with copper and tin prices quoted. Copper futures ease to 41 pounds 46 shillings per ton while electrolytic copper asks 42 pounds. tin trades around 487 pounds per ton with futures at 14 pounds 47 shillings. lead and zinc show slight shifts as markets digest demand. New York money markets steady with one percent downside, bills and bank acceptances quoted, and time bonuses noted.
New Orleans reports cotton futures opening higher on strong foreign markets and eased credit, with July at 8.84c and December near 9.71c. Trading quiet, weather drier in the west, and profit taking with some demand noted. Prices firm mid-morning then edged up one to three points from the prior close.
New York traders cashed profits in a volatile session with losses in U S Steel General Motors and Chrysler while American Can United Aircraft and Chesapeake & Ohio showed modest gains. Bonds and commodities were weak as copper and cotton futures moved higher amid a technical correction after last week’s rebound.
Readable fragments show market listings for eggs butter poultry and produce across New York Chicago and midwestern exchanges. Prices for eggs range near 20 cents per dozen with variations. butter and creamery items cited with per pound rates. various poultry types including roosters hens and ducks listed with multiple price points. regional shifts noted with shipments and storage details.
Boston market reports firmer bidding for wool though most offers remain country sourced. Buyers in Texas and Midwest show interest while Maine and Irish suppliers adjust to light demand and vacation pauses.
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