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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1938
Page
2
A cluttered broadcast page lists programs from music, talk, and news segments across stations. An accidental bicycle collision near 220 San Pedro Avenue leaves a cyclist with cuts and bruises after being struck at Hays and Hackberry streets.
Fred Allen presents a varied NBC program featuring Alice, a western soprano, with Bee-Ho Grey as her accompanist and Mrs. Aurustus Chasan among the guests. Hollywood stars Margaret Lindsay and Charles Boyer appear in a dramatic sketch, while Eddie Cantor and Lawrence Tibbett perform with the Andrew-Kestelaneta orchestra. The night also highlights a One Man's Family episode and Lights Out, plus notes on Texas history observances and FHA loan changes impacting local builders.
Radio schedule lists programs by time and channel with musical interludes and news segments. It names multiple acts and hosts such as Gierk, Trading Poet, Mary Len Tartar, Edwin Ri, Madison Ensemble, Hillbilly and O’Neills, plus news segments like The Latest News and The Hotel Reporter, reflecting a busy station lineup for Thursday.
Readable fragments show a Wednesday short wave program listing with various call signs and times. Mentions include Berlin London Australia and a professor of international law, with scattered references to stations and events across multiple regions.
Bernice Smith 44 of Tarpiey Treated at Robert B Green hospital Wednesday for cuts and bruises from a car crash in the 1100 block of West Commerce Street. Roscoe Davis of Selma listed as the other driver. Crepila de la Vega 5 of 2321 Guadalupe Street treated for bruises after being struck by a bicycle ridden by Temateo Aralza 7 of 2019 Tamrico Street.
Virgil Donnell of Barrett Avenue was charged with negligent homicide in the February 16 traffic death of 77 year old Joe H. Shannon who was struck while crossing South Flores Street near the 6100 block. Donnell posted a $609 bond and was released.
The Thrifty 60 Ford V-8 is redesigned for 1938 with a larger body, longer hood, and flowing lines. Heavier fenders and a sleeker front end add smartness while interiors are trim and well appointed. The car promises modern styling, big-car comfort, low price, and proven economy for hard service and long life.
The Thrifty 60 claims exceptional mileage with 22 to 27 miles per gallon reported by owners. Its smooth V-8 engine allows long daily drives with no oil additions between 2,000 mile changes, emphasizing savings per mile.
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