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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1940

Page

3

Palm Sunday observances fill week in San Antonio churches

Palm Sunday ushers in a week of religious observances across San Antonio churches. Highland Park Presbyterian proclaims Palm Sunday Loyalty Day with Dr. Baxter D. D. Greer preaching on The Loyalty of Love. Mount Olive Lutheran confirms 14 communicants. First Presbyterian hosts cantata From Olivet to Calvary with Eric Harker and Wally Gurich. St. John's Lutheran features a three generation confirmation and talk by Prof. A. Wiederaenders on Assured of Salvation.

San Antonio Highland Park Presbyterian Church Baxter D. D. Greer Mount Olive Lutheran Church Lalm Lee Bechm Carmen Garza Vivien van Cleave Jack Melvin First Presbyterian Church North Alamo Fourth Streets Fong Christ Chais St. Mark's Episcopal Beacon Hi First Presbyterian Eric Harker Wally Gurich Karitone Walter Dubham Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church Aertel

Optimism at Older Boys Conference in San Antonio

Dr. Thomas H. Taylo president of Howard Payne college told the Older Boys Conference in San Antonio that American youth showed improvement and would not “go to the logs.” The meeting continues through Sunday with a Friday session by David Thritt of San Antonio. A smoking contest and officer elections are set for Saturday at Travis Park Methodist Church followed by a sightseeing tour and buffet dinner at Thomas Jefferson High School.

Thomas H. Taylo Howard Payne College Yo AL GA Antonio Faylor Travis Park Methwnitt Church David Thritt San Antonio Thritt Texas A M. College Travis Park Methodist Church Thomas Jefferson High School

Methodist Circle elects delegate from McKinwey Avenue church

The Night Circle of the Women's Missionary Society at McKin Wey Avenue Methodist Church met Saturday and elected Mrs. Maudie Bulledge of 18 Halliday Avenue as a delegate to the Shean Mut meeting of the Women's Missionary Society to be held in Lakefield Yorhum on April 2.

Methodist Circle Women's Missionary Society of McKin- Wey Avenue Methodist Church Mis Chester Greeman Day Avenue Maudie Bulledge Lake Field Yor.hum

Sooner Dam Nears Completion After Martial Law

Oklahoma City reports the Sooner Dam project valued at 20 009 000 dollars nears completion under guard oversight to impound water until Governor Leo D Phillips signals. The governor declared martial law amid fears the dam would flood state roads and bridges and impact compensation. Public Works Administration official Posen of the state was ordered to resume road and bridge repairs.

Oklahoma City Lo Jast Grand River My- Mennl Guard Leo D. Phillips Publc Works Administration Lasiire Posen SBR Athe Ut SM

GET GOAT? IT S HERD TO SA Mullikin couple own dairy herd

Mr and Mrs T W Mullikin of 222 West Harding boulevard suddenly own a part dairy herd. They became goat keepers years ago after doctors advised goat milk for a stomach disorder. Their herd of about 350 head yields 45 quarts of milk daily with some sold and others distributed to friends.

T. Ww Mullikin Mullikins West Harding Boulevard Ihr

Lutheran Church to Receive Class Confirmation at 7:30 PM

A Lutheran church plans a confirmation service for a class of children including Leatrice Larraine Albert Ben Waller Bruno Jr Milfred Blain Bary Joyce Krbel Chamberlain Billie Maxing Cornoy Melba Adele Dulinig William Henry Henneke Charles Edward Jackson Plessie June Dusti Briton Fitch Kunnecke Herman Henry Kupferagel LaNelle Iris Lay William Wallace Lerich Bernice Hardy List Hildegard Marx Robert Bwitg Mayer Nelson Harrell Mayer John Carles Stahl. Anniversary services commemorate the confirmation classes of 1915 and 1835 at 7:30 p.m. at the church.

Merr Ie Gree Lutheran Ehnich Avenur E Pilly Street Tn. m Leatrice Larraine Albert Ben Waller Bruno Jr Milfred Blain Bary Joyce Krbel Chamberlain Billie Maxing Cornoyer Melba Adele Dulinig William Henry Henneke Charles Edward Jackson Plessie June Dusti Briton Fitch Kunnecke Herman Henry Kupferagel LaNelle Iris Lay William Wallace Lerich Bernice Hardy List Hildegard Marx Robert Bwitg Mayer Nelson Harrell Mayer John Carles Stahl

Tech High Announces Open House on March 28

Tech High will hold its annual open house on March 28. The event coincides with the Texas Vocational Association convention in San Antonio. Exhibits are being prepared by all divisions to showcase occupations taught at the school.

Deathless Days Drive to Start Campaign by GC Police

The GC police safety campaign Deathless Days will launch Monday under L Dabby guidance. Officials announce a city record of 22 consecutive days without a traffic fatality and plan a ceremonial display with balloons at the police station.

Thief at Candle Shop Prompted Saturday Theft

Police report a man entered a candle shop at 118 South Medina Street and, while proprietor Read retrieved candles, stole a $30 typewriter. Other Saturday thefts include Theo Hamilton’s backyard pickup, CG Braswell’s leather jacket and knife, Envique Delay’s car parts, and a car stereo theft on Mary’s Street.

B.D. Reed Waverly Drive South Medina Street Read Theo Hamilton Ash Street Bruck CG. W. Braswell Arcadia Street San Antonio Torreon Street Bill Perry Boulth

Bigfoot Man Killed in Highway Tragedy

Devine March 1 Joe Mc Mickle of the Big Foot community was run down by a motorist on Thursday night and died en route to Devine for medical aid. Mc Mickle had just returned from San Antonio on the night bus and was walking to his farm when the accident occurred. The deceased is survived by his widow two daughters his mother Mrs E E McMickle two brothers Henry Devine and Byrd Corpus Christi and two sisters Mrs Naeglen and Mrs Hoetmon of San Antonio.

Devine Joe Mc “Mickle Big Foot McMickle San Antonio E. E. McMickle Henry Byrd Corpus Christi Corpus Christi; and Wo Sixturs Naeglen Hoetmon San AnTonia

Childre Headed Amy Lodge Ceremony With Officers Installed

Childre Saturday nights soble grand of Army lodge No. 95 was presided over by District Deputy Grand Master Claud J. Carter. Phil H. Petty was installed as vice grand Seg Monrac Pleasanta secretory Setel Clyde Lae treasurer. Grand lodge of Texas and Rebocerrs meet in Waco Marvel 8 to 2 AM. Convention to meet in San Antonio later.

Childre Army Lodge No. 95 Claud J. Carter Phil H. Petly Seg Monrac Pleasanta Secretiry Sad Setel Clyde Lae Grand Todge Texas Waco Marvel San Antonio

Actress and Mate Parted in Hollywood Scandal

Dolores Del Rio admitted trouble in her ten year marriage to art director Ge Gibbons amid fresh Hollywood gossip. Nearby, Wendy Barrie faced a mailbox intrusion linked to a robbery scare as Santa Monica youth Stone was arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Hollywood Marvel i Dolores del Rig Ge Dri¢ Gibbons Wendy Barrie Waarre Ruunner Paley Spriggs Lin del Rio Gibbons Daime del Rio Mexico City Orson Welles Jyouthial Yvoresdt Virgina Nicolyon Welles Bernard Ronald Robert Stone Santa Monica Vend Grover Armistrong Tie Tel Wendy Bartie Starinakeld Fitself N O Membe Melvin Purvis Bureau of Special Investigatenrs Miss Barne Stone

Dielmann to Head Charter Group Seeks City Annexation Merger Study

Henry Dievmann, assistant city attorney, was appointed temporary chairman of the city charter revision committee by Mayor Maury Maverick. Carl Wright John failed to lead but would join as a member. The group will meet to select a permanent chairman and broaden its scope to study suburb annexation and a possible city county merger.

Henry Dievmann Htttorney Maury Maverick Carl Wright Johnfail Gan Antonio Maverick

FDR Aims to Attend White House Correspondents Banquet

President Roosevelt battled a persistent cold but sought to attend a White House Correspondents Association dinner tonight. Officials said his condition remained precarious yet hopeful, with the White House noting he could attend if improved.

Washington Roosevelt White Hose Correspondents Association Hansen Officinix

Woman acquitted in gaming raid at Hackberry Street

Mrs Byrd of 1722 South Hackberry Street and guests were acquitted in Corporation Court after a raid on their home by vice officers. Judge Temple Calhoun said the officers did their duty. Other defendants also cleared of gaming charges and listed with addresses.

Byrd South Hackberry Street Temple Calhoun Jas W. H. Bodenburg Fern Street Calhoun Chaves Rine Dr

Church to Stage Financial Canvass

The Beacon Presbyterian Church announces an annual financial campaign to begin Sunday afternoon under the direction of S. L. Ply. Dr. A. V. Boasnd will preach on the Parable of the Heart at 11 a.m. Luncheon will follow the morning service, and officers plan to contact the entire membership in the afternoon.

Beacon Presbyterian Church Gl-Mendes S. L. Ply A.V. Boasnd Presch M. Lunehven Pruc- Mealy

Galveston Mayor Tours Federal Housing Projects

Galveston Mayor Brantley Harris visited San Antonio to inspect federal low rent housing projects and planned to observe Austin's similar program. He sought to understand operations before launching Galveston’s own housing project.

Brantley Harris Galveston San Antonin Lexis Maury Maverick Austin Iso Harris

Southton Rural School Wins Memory Contest Again

Southton rural school students captured the memory contest for the second straight year in the county rural school division of the Interscholastic league literary tournament. Shirley Mary Iret Mair and Jean Chambley won top honors, defeating 13 other teams as they themed 80 paintings with nationalities, types, and 40 to 50 unfamiliar objects. The silver loving cup remains with Southton as blue ribbons were awarded to winners.

Southton Rural School County Rural School Edgewood School Shirley Mary Rearealdt Iret Mair Jean Chambley W. A. Riley Southion Southian School

Seances Jet at St Marks Seances Week Observance

Observance of Holy Week at St Mark s includes daily prayer services through Holy Thursday with noon preaching by various clergy. Easter programs feature the choir under Walter Langham and a Friday night appearance at the auditorium. Special services include holy communion and an infant baptism on Saturday morning.

Evereth H. Dobes Wiliam ‘T. Capers Chude E Canterbury Luther BD Miller Thessay Robert M. Allen Samuel O. Sapers Mr. Jones St. Mark's Choir Walter Lanham

Church to Confirm Its Largest Class at Services

St Luke's United Lutheran Church at 2824 West Houston Street will confirm its largest class during 10 30 a m services Sunday led by Rev James F Vorkoper. Class members include Norma Ahr Mary Lee Bonn Gloria Jas Dreyer Edith Ewald Isobel Graf Bernice Nadyne Robinson Davis Wernli Margaret Young Fadl Geisler Calvin Graf Eugene Graf Wilbura Kern Benno Lakhneh Clyde Swanson. Reunion of all classes confirmed and a church history reunion to be held Sunday night.

St. Luke's

Child Sings Witn Languages At Four

A four year old girl living at 107 Morales Street sang in multiple languages for her birthday celebration. Relatives including her grandmother Mrs Falby and father Ian Burges attended as the child demonstrated singing in German Italian Spanish and English.

Prylis Jove Knap Mile Butapp Morales Street Ian Burges Wtwil Anguist Tayursday WBE Mra. P. Falby Dhe Thali

Carnival on Lawn at City Hall Meets Protest

The city parks and planning board led by Mrs J W Fane protested use of City Hall lawn and adjacent streets by a carnival last week. They warned replanted grounds with mowers and shrubs could be damaged. Mayor Maury Mayrick expressed sympathy and welcomed site-change suggestions.

City Parks and Planning Board J. W. Fane City Commission City Hall Maury May'r

Exports Lower on Merchandise in February

The commerce department reported U S merchandise exports were down slightly in February after a wartime rise, yet still about seven percent higher than a year earlier. Also notes a separate incident in March where Dick Golden, a state game protector, killed a 460-pound buck after Jim Serves was gravely injured by the deer.

Washington Commerce Department United States Buck Pratt, &An Dick Golden Jim Serves

Local Briefs Highlight Community Notables and Events

The Bexar Facts recounts a mix of local items: hospital progress reports for TOM Nix, birthday mentions for HENRY KOHLER, and a downtown spotlight on BUD DY MYERS and his seeing eye dog. Mentions include EVE-LA, ROB COMPTON as a flight instructor, LEWIS ALLEN in the clouds, and LORRAINE POZE in Uvalde. Also notes legal updates on a death penalty case for Crawford, life imprisonment for a shell-shocked defendant, and upcoming weddings and anniversaries. The cosmetology students at Tech High reveal their Spring Garden plans. Additional items include ALFRED RONDE’s publicity work for a Marine corps bid and JAY RALSTON eyeing Hollywood productions.

Frank Brady Louise Felty TOM Nix Hospital Tomy School Board Edgar Wander Eve L.A Rob Compton Ang Lewis Allen Conargu Lorraine Poze Crawford Iso Rice Alia Prassel R. Early Willson Ie F EL Muellers John Kagys JR Tech Reas Alfred Ronde J Ob Maring Corps San Diego Gallf Jay Ralston James Roosevelt Hollywood Bobby" Bawry Gunter Room

Jury Convicts Man in Slaying of Wife and Three Others

Laney H. Crawford, 41, was found guilty of first degree murder in Los Angeles for the killings of his wife and three others. The verdict comes after a high profile trial that drew local attention to the violent case and its shocking casualties.

Los Angeles Laney H. Crawford Movicente

World War Veteran Accused in Canyon Car Crash

Crawford's attorney seeks a new trial after the 4 World War veteran allegedly drove the family auto over a 1000-foot canyon wall. The State claims he moved down the canyon path and endangered passengers. insurance valued at $20,500 with wife Elva and children Alice, Helen, and Pau listed. Crawford remained silent as the verdict neared yesterday.

Crawford Crawfort Elva Alice Helen Pau

Burleson Woman Put Under Observation In State Asylum

Mrs Jenn de May Walker Burleson 51 slayer of Mrs Richard C Burleson former wife of her husband was ordered by Circuit Judge G Duncan Bellinger to undergo 49 days observation at the State asylum. The case follows a recent killing in a local cafeteria when a man identified as Galveston artist and suffragist leader killed the 35 year old wife of a United States army colonel with a rusty pistol. The order was issued after an affidavit by City Health Officer P S Paxhe and consent of Sulivitar A FP Spigner. The prisoner had been in a private sanatorium and authorities sought psychiatric evaluation before any further action.

Columbia Jenn de May Walker Burleson Richard C. Burleson Burleson Galveston Texas United States Army Coronel G. Duncan Bellinger Paxhe Sulivtar A. FP. Spigner

Rev J O Rail Opens 2 Week Revival at Pleasanc Lua Pak Chere

Revival set to begin with Rev James O Rail delivering sermons on How May I Snow There by God. Services listed for Sundays and weekdays with congregations encouraged to attend as the event unfolds across two weeks at Christ Wil.

Christ A. Am. Sundry James O P. Oh Om. Sunil

Typing Champ to Appear Here in San Antonio March

Bovey Stapert, former world typing champion, is slated to appear in San Antonio on March 1 and 20 under the auspices of a national event. Financial records show total expenditures and receipts for the fiscal year, including working balances and customs receipts, with notable debt figures and gold holdings listed.

Bovey Stapert Charmpion T Nemonsteatt San’ Anonto Underwood Washington Marely

Protestant Church Women Hear Reports at Luncheon

At the quarterly luncheon of the Council of Protestant Church Women held at the Protestant Orphans Home on West Voorlaar avenue in Rex HFP Hamilton reported on the Salvation Army home and the orphanage noting 170 children. Committees noted cooperation with negro glee clubs for a recent spiritual program at Olive Street Methodist Church and reports were heard from several members including Mrs. Willis and Mrs. Warral about Easter sunrise service plans.

Council of Protestant Orphanys Home Waste Voorlach Avenue Rcs Hamllon Salvation Army Home Lily Broadus J. C. Willis Olive Street Methodist Church Leonard Hensley Eugene Basett H. E. Sultenfuss Marcus Clark F. J. Winter A. R. Sehackelford Mya R. E. Megee

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Bpenbek Edgar Hubbard Harriman Place Fasierncian Fellowship Army Room Guiter Hotel Madion Senate Presbyterian Church St. John’s Lutheran Church Terrym A. 16, Wiederaenders Texan Litheran College T. W. Mullikin Haille Selassie Haille Lutheran Church Ciildre Noble Army Lodge Amy Lodge Dolores del Rio Dielmann Charter Group FDR Een S.A Southton Taured Eacaph Phylis Knapp Dolly Jalian ST. Mark Bexar Jury Comets Mrs, Burleson Saint Smu Rev. J. O. Rail Treasury KTLA Broadway Fifth Street
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