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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1939

Page

2

Woodhull Found Dead in Tub After Gunshot Wound

Longtime San Antonio lawyer and former judge Woodhull is found dead in his Bath after a gunshot. He served as post president of Alamo Abstract and Title Guaranty and taught flying at Kelly Field. Survivors include widow Holland Woodhull, son Fon, daughter Anne, and mother Lina Frost Woodhull.

Gil Sujal Woodhull Woodhill Alamo Abstract Title Guaranty Company Frost National Sens Woodings Kelly Field Holland Woodhull Fon Anne Woodhull Lina Frost Woodhull Dale Grittenberger Washington

Truss Trial Offer Free Trial Truss for Ripures

An Easyhold Co advertisement from Kansas City offers a free trial of a truss for reducible rupture. No payment or deposit is required to receive sizing and the truss by return post. If unsatisfied, the product is to be returned. The text requests surname and address to send a fitting, with promise of postage paid.

Kansas City Easyhold Co Koch Snake

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules ad copy

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules promoted for kidney and bladder issues. Claims relief and safety, with warnings about nighttime bathroom trips and general wellness.

Haarlem

Invitation Rodeo Opened Frontier Celebration Reach Texas Cities

A Gatesville rodeo and frontier celebration invitation traveled by pony express and Braniff airways to Austin San Antonio Corpus Christi and Brownsville Tuesday. The 43 mile an hour riders delivered the notice to Gov O Daniel and to San Antonio officials while planes carried invitations onward to major centers. The San Antonio chamber accepted the invitation noting the event as Central Texas premier pioneer celebration and Texas largest of its kind.

Pony Express Braniff Aire Gatesville Austin San Antonio Corpus Christi Brownsville Weldon Jone Ernst Ff Press Anson United States Brainté Temple Bellon Georgetown Knuth Digby W. Lee O'Daniel Fions San Antena Carrie Pony R. TZ Burch Jr Nanded San Antone Trxag Texas

City health chief may stay on payroll after cuts

The city health department head L. B. C. Lucky Bishop's job remains in question after the forest commissioners abolished his office along with others. Mayor C. K. Quin would not rule out retaining Bishop or placing him elsewhere, stating the aim is to keep efficient staff. Quin questioned the commissioners' $20,000 savings claim and noted salary variances affect total figures while addressing department cutbacks.

Lucky Persornel Jhealth Eppetrtment Furest Bishop C.K. Quin Health Department HM Bishop Quin Tunsday Guin

Mrs Gable Awaited in Divorce Court

Las Vegas March 7 1934 Mrs Ria Gable wife of actor Avior Gable was expected to seek a divorce in the Las Vegas District Court today charged with physical desertion her attorney said she would appear in court. The case could clear the way for Gable to wed Carole Lombard, the actress long linked to him.

Las Vegas Nev Ria Gable Avior Tk Gable Thrislan Gable Carole Lombard

Debating Tax Amendment Echoes Through Page One

The piece outlines proposed amendments to a sales tax plan with June 3 as the voting date. It details rate changes across items from bread to admission fees, electricity, telephone, gas, and fuel, plus limits on token usage and bottle caps. Strong entities include voter blocs and proposed tax terms, though OCR text is partial.

INEA AL Provious Plac

iCharge Filed for Removal of Earth From Land

A complaint alleges unlawful removal of earth from property owned by Mrs. Gillian Moohrig at 4002 West Martin Avenue. The case notes the incident occurred March 2 in County College district. A related item mentions March 7 and a report on insured savings and loan associations in Texas financing loans on homes totaling 17,464,000.

iCharge Martin Hamget Washington Federal Home Law Bank Board Exas Vexas

Community Benefit Event Hosted by Local Group

A small town notice invites residents to a Wednesday night fundraiser at Turner Hall and Plane Hole Ballroom. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds aiding a designated fund. Details are unclear as the OCR text is faded and names are partially garbled.

Merman Bons Sitter Ladress Wermann Teveryone

Texas Business Outlook Brighter Despite Weather Cares

Dallas reports the Texas business outlook shows a nationwide drop in 1938 but Texas remains a bright spot with gains in auto and department store sales. Officials cite agricultural vigor, especially wheat, and continued Southwest industrial shift. Employment lags slightly but trends upward, weather could threaten progress. Dial F-1731.

Dallas INS Texes Panhanidle Houston Rio Grande Valley Talay Texas Sioud Willnass

Two Children Hurt in Traffic Accidents

Two youngsters were treated at Robert B. Green Hospital on Tuesday for injuries from traffic incidents. Henry Huizin, 12, of Hawthorne Street, was knocked from a scooter at Thelky and South Flores, suffering bruises to the head. Mrs. D. Ly Dennis, 410 Fuller Avenue, was listed as the driver involved. Josefina Ratalies, 9, of Nagalites Street, was bruised after being struck by a car in front of her home.

Hve Robert B. Green Hospital Atel Doats

Ingleside Theater Gutted by Fire in Arkansas Pass

A blaze of undetermined origin destroyed the Ingleside Theater in Arkansas Pass last night, 30 minutes after patrons left. Loss estimated at 12000 dollars as Alan Sas Pass Sitemen fought the flames.

Ingleside Theater Arkansas Pass Ingleside Iastaight Alan- Sas Pass

Exiled Cuban Leader Machado Stricken in Miami After Stroke

Gen. Geyardo Machado, exiled head of the Cuban government in Miami, is in critical condition after a stroke last night. Family members declined to comment on rumors of his death as authorities reported the medical update.

Miami Pin UNS Geyardo Machado Imer Cuba

Justice Hughes Sidelined by Grippa Attack

Washington dispatch reports Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, age 78, missed sessions this week due to a grippe attack. He had previously been away from the court for illness and resumed his duties in 1930.

Justice Hughes Grippa Washington Supreme Couch Saad Today Charles Evans Hughes Techef

Old Age Pension Payments Rise in Texas

The pension administration announced Texas old age pension payments total nearly 642 million for the month, a 14.0 percent increase. In the next 10 days, about 115,297 pensioners will receive cash links averaging roughly 14 dollars, a rise from February.

Austin

Joint Army Navy War Games Planned in New England

Washington reports joint Army Navy war games planned for April 17 22 in New England by military officials. They describe the exercises as the largest of their kind to be held in the East with official speakers and chamber of commerce discussions in San Antonio and related gatherings.

Washington Suny Navy New England

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