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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1939

Page

12

Christmas Bargains at San Antonio Appliance Sale

Frantic weekend sale notes discounts on refrigerators, washing machines, gas ranges, and other home appliances. Stores advertise low down payments and weekly terms, with many items on display at 316 W Commerce and 134 San Pedro. Local dealers tout refurbished office furniture, typewriters, and musical instruments, urging customers to visit shows and compare prices.

Stewart-Wernar Bay Aten Music CO Commerce Fiesse Jorre Furn. Co San Pedro Clagdr Courand St Mary's Kerotkin Bereanis W. Coramerce Jorsied Potehernick’s North St Mary's ScHonree Ss Hanerts Jorke Gssen San Antonio Music Ci Siedeite Cherk Burrousis Zation Coleman General Electric Main Ave Hell Ravel Unierwoud Stare NY Salr Metoueiginz Eschine Sali Antral Tyfewriter CO Fei Alen Burroughs Marchant Atacn Ave Friedrich Porestain San Antonio Fuimlos Gey Hermes Businness Ranchibr BEYER Dargaln Friedrich Compressor Gencry Merkel Dellcatesren Atelicg Mure Ar Real Hongsy Moran Piano CO Cumrerer Mohogany Asthone St. ‘i Aos Blanco Knabe Upright Nety Cuba Pesan Siliiig Eleanup Tee & Ured Planos Joweat Pritek Waterhouse Ieee

Army Orders Washington March 2 A list of officers reassigned home

Army orders released from Washington list numerous officers moving to new posts or retirement. Names include Delos C. Rumens, Allen McBride, Warren Alexander WW, and others shifting to Fort Sam Houston Fort Prankly Aberdeen and more. Several chaplains and clerks are noted among the moves as well as retirement for some.

Washington INS Gen. Delos C. Rumens A. C Maro Fle Leneles Geld Cos Branly Mi Andrews Gnewlegeld Fort Sam Fort Heyes Liet Cols Leven O Allen Ente Weshington Bort Wadanauth Madisna Penyson G Ds. Hawatto Weehington Yohutl Armetcocg Oy D. Weehintton Chicago State Jen KO Chrietinay O. T Sshington Aberdeen Prawnsground John P Qute- Thosne M. Movliengny Gzlelmine Crook

Fire and ads mix in Alamo Heights housing and trades

Fragmented page lists a four room unfurnished cottage at 119 Anello Alamo Heights with water and gas fire alarms in West Commerce Street area. Also notices for tools, farm equipment and poultry supplies including Delta Power Tools Snell Hocker hardware Co and Alamo Grain Co hatchery with various sales and rental offers.

Anello Alamo Heights Delfa Sidney Sachin Heyeht Tere Alang Iron Works Mission Equedatent CO Jorfgen A.S Bee Us Letore Buying Mavcell Alamo Snell-Hocker Ndwe Minneapolis Fwe Machiorty Exchange Pirsa Fonston Wood York Braunteis & Ry Eae J. Shields Ed Aby Feneth Cox G Hese Fiala Rowe 3 Tver Texas Zoultry Nd

Appreciation of Economics Broadening Public Understanding

An essay by B Forbes Prank A Vancerlin, arguing that government competition with private enterprises and unlimited federal spending stoke popular appeal. The piece notes rising concern over railroads, tariffs, inflation, and social security, while highlighting shifts in tax views, stock trading decline, home ownership rises, and a growing push for economic education to curb overspending and preserve stability.

United States American Federation of Labor of Hoijals Manilka Manifesta

City Will Cost Turkey 6 Million

Ankara Thyme report notes a new University city in Istanbul’s old quarter overlooking the Golden Horn. The Turkish government aims to complete a $6,000,060 complex with hotels for 4,500 residents, sports facilities, libraries, and entertainment venues adjacent to the current University of Istanbul site.

Turkey Ankara Tne Turklen Intambul Golden Hon University of Tatanbul Desieneaky & Frenel

Varat Mortgages and the Rise of Mortgage Debt in the United States

The article notes a dramatic increase in mortgage lending in the United States, with estimated totals rising by approximately 450 billion dollars around the prewar period and into the following years. It discusses the expanding credit market and the impact on homeowners and lending institutions.

United States

Plaza Water Well Drill Request Delayed by Council

The Flees Notel operator Wille sought to drill a new water well under the south Plaza sidewalk. Council debated public property status of the current well and postponed action until a holiday conference with Water Board officials and engineers.

Plaza Water Duck Wille Flees Notel Pastalt Byitditiz Wilbur J. Matthews Alter Street Paul Steffer Water Board

Indians Help Fine Art Tack Se Alaska Salvage Plan

Southeast Alaska will salvage and preserve Indian artifacts under a program led by Regional Forester B. Frank Heintzleman. With Indian permission and help, the best remaining totems and community house elements will be restored to historical accuracy. Poles and totems from Kasaan and Kasaan chief Bon’s village, plus items from Thiraget and Hadin towns, will be relocated to Saxinan and Hydaburg villages for preservation.

Ketchikan Aloka Alaska B. Frank Heintzleman Nein Ketchiwan Thiliget Saxinan Prince of Walessland Hydabiury

Stabilization Fund Denied Used To Rig Markets

Washington March 3 Morgenthau testified to the house commerce committee that the stabilization fund for government securities has never been used to rig the market. He said any agreement with other nations would be handled if needed and that he would report to Congress before any war action. He affirmed he would seek guidance before proceeding with such steps if authorized.

Washington Morgenthau House Cofmage Committee Yurihermare Jie Gaid Taeaswey Iuagrenedes Andresen Republican Minnesselal Gallance

Protest Filed Over Proposed Funeral Parlor Permit

Thirty eight San Antonio residents petitioned the city council to refuse a permit for a new funeral parlor at Augusta Street near Lexington Avenue. They object to the constant sight of funeral processions and to possible depreciation of nearby property values. Commissioner Ted Whent ordered an investigation.

San Antonio Courcil Augusta Street Lexington Avenue Kearns Undertaking Company Alo Janeiniby Poller Ted Whent

Unluckiest Man Lists Misfortune in Redmond

In Redmond Oregon a man named Dein Von Maire filed for the town’s misfortune list as a fire destroyed his cleaning plant with many dresses and suits, followed by a failed claim after a car accident. Officials report further details and a note about an unrelated Texas notice involving Mrs Nat Price, wife of a local attorney.

Redmond Dein von Maire Fedmond Dion Hlaawit Isto Conateam Texas Nat Price Young County Med

City Hue approves payroll and ordinances in Friday meeting

The city council approved payrolls for the mayor and departments, adopted a $160,000 loan, and transferred funds from the general and hack tax funds. Bids for four printed booklets were awarded to multiple firms, and city property sales bids were rejected as undervalued. A permit for a jeep and horse at 4390 North Alamo Street was denied, and a fence permit for a Shetland pony was requested.

K. Quin Stinson Theo M Plumiher Reneral Alamo National Bank Plummer Hack Lyost National Bank Jacob Rubbin River Improvement Department Street Paul Stedfler Fire and Police Department Pension Fund Fire Pension Ind Schneider Printing Company Suide Clegg Fiesta Alamo Carleton Printing Company Werr Uhey Francis Kuemmel Jeep & Horse North Alamo Street Bret J. Z. Mowers

Grant for Lakewood Gospel chapel permit approved

Permit for constructing the Lakewood Gospel chapel at 2404 Rule Street was granted by city officials. The decision satisfied zoning rules, though local residents protested the permit. Fire Chief Weight supported permits that do not violate zoning, while J E Lawler pressed for a construction permit for a Magnolia and San Pedro Avenue station amid ongoing cases.

Lakewood Gospel Chapel Rule Street Aithir Pomerny Llyenuticlance Ghartes Finchum Hespector Ards D. Dobbs Ared Petrait Falice Bill Weight J. E. Lawler Lawler Magnolia San Pedro Wright

Births and Burial Permits Across Multiple Hospitals

A broad list of births and burial permits is reported from various hospitals and locations, detailing newborns by date and hospital, with several entries noting sex. The report also includes a Denver divorce action and miscellaneous classified notices, including bridal and housing ads.

Early Health Law Recalls Public Health Service Origins

Washington March 3 Within the official seal of the U S public Health service is a messenger of the gods for as Cierva said In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods when giving health to her The marine hospital service its predecessor expanded in the late 19th century to cover public health and in 1912 Congress clarified the health service duties and renamed it The service protects the health of American citizens by preventing disease and cooperation with states on health matters while guarding against dangerous communicable diseases from abroad and within the country

Washington Ciera jMhen Thor Republic Wren Congress United States Congress Alek Ryd The Health Service Dube Health Service Alto

Frin sand discovery yields oil near Bannerdyce field

Southwest Texas report on Fohl Oil No. 1 Ed Sullivan well northeast of Bannerdyce in Hiraiga county. Production tested at 19 barrels per hour with 532 inch choke and 900 pounds firing. casing pressure at 150 pounds. Gas sand interval logged 2414-29 feet, bottom at 3465 feet with pipe set. preparations to re-core and plug back for additional testing in Aransas Past sector. Multiple wells across Bejar, Duval, Guadalupe, and surrounding counties noted as drilling, testing or abandoning, with several shallow tests producing salt water or oil indicators.

Fohl Oil Company Ed Sullivan Bannerdyce Hiraiga County Khewall Hale Gravis Dosen Pattens Sweden San Andres' Grant Rotbrook-Oferrell Company McMullen County Bae Ray Ang & Siliceze Bisek J. IC. Cists Ton McCampbell San Patricia Robert McCampbell Wilder Peter Mahoney Greg Orr Aransas Otto Prassel San Antonio Baker Aranisas Pasa Townalte Richardson Petroleum Corporation Bexar County Cook Brothers Whallam Fae Witdeat Alineton Aller Vista Ares Realness Walloa Cook Williaen H. Rassall Mission-Alta Vista Duval Abie Syraden Wren Fun Behmmberger Fedore G. Schitomel St No Ti Peters Wildcat Barnes County Ake Porter Wilde Lee County Milea South Tanstewea Steve Panosea Sanflees Gailey West McDade Shaw Refugio County Copano Oil Company Culton Fiobert McCamp- Weil Till Eret

Railroad Rate Hearings In House End

Washington March 3 The house interstate commerce committee concluded readings on rate differentials and said no legislative action would be recommended Chairman Lea California said testimony next Tuesday would cover proposals for arbitration between water and rail transportation and their rate schedules He noted the aim is to draw public attention to rate differentials Witnesses urged no politics and warned against commission mismanagement, saying current rates favor industry South and Midwest speakers claimed existing rates give industrial advantage

Washington House Interstate Commerce Committee Lea Democrat Callifornia Fusp Rte Internslubs Commerce Commission Cons Midwest Eni

Sinclair Refining Officials To Visit San Antonio On Tour

Sinclair Refining officials led by E W Sinclair vice president and group from New York City will arrive in San Antonio on an inspection tour Saturday. The party includes W Charles of New York executive and sales manager AF Breck Fort Worth, Dick Beard Houston, J B Thaggard Fort Worth assistant district sales managers.

Sinclair Refining E. W. Sinclair Exe Live Sinclair Refining Company New York City Sinclair Pfeits San Antonio W. Ciarnes New York Yce AF. Breck Fort Worth Southwest Distri Dick Beard Houstamn J. BD Tha

Piedras Negras to Get Flood Control System

The department of communications and public works announced a flood prevention system for Piedras Negras Coahuila and the nearby border town Bogle Fiss Texas. The project aims to prevent flooding from Ro Grande and nearby streams and should be completed soon.

Piedras Negras Mexico Department of Communications and Public Works Piedras Nervi Coahuila Sporfire Bogle Fiss Texas

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