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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1940

Page

7

Youth theft case ties to Cecil Camp at Jefferson High

Cecil Camp, 17, of Austin, admitted involvement in a tire and wheel theft after a car theft incident near Thomas Jefferson High. Investigations led to Sammie Moore, 18, and Walter Moore, 22, with Sammie pleading guilty to theft under 60 dollars and receiving a jail term of 80 days. Walter Moore was jailed for receiving and concealing stolen property. Deputy sheriffs tracked license plates and found the wheel and tire at Walter Burnett’s home. Burnett faced related charges.

Cecil Camp Austin Thomas Jefferson High Whal Guy Rogers Rogers W. W. Ri" Johnson Jr Jack Blsising Roy Jeffords Sammit Moore Quitman Street Walter Moore Sted Walter Burnett Jeffords

He Still Fills Prescriptions in Boerne Drugstore

John Hartman runs the Hartman drug store in Boerne, preserving 60 year old prescriptions. Many are still called for and hang from the ceiling, their square corners rounded by age. Hartman claims the store is the first Boerne drugstore and can prove it by prescription dates.

Hartman Drug Store Boeri Hartman

Youth, 20, Held for U S Grand Jury

Joseph B. Miller, 20, of Washington D C, was jailed by federal officers in Bexar county after failing to post a 500 bond at arraignment before U S Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart. Arrested Friday, Miller faces charges of selling playing cards without federal tax stamps and is to be held for the next federal grand jury in May.

Joseph B. Miller Washington, D. C Bexar County United States Paul A. Lockhart Miller

All-Vegetable Wake Lazy Insides Benefit Claim

An advertisement touts a product named BLACK-DRAUGHT as an intestinal tonic laxative. It promises relief from constipation, headaches, and low energy by toning bowel muscles with a spicy aromatic vegetable formula. The notice notes economical use with 25 to 40 doses priced at 75 cents.

British raid on Bylt denied by German outlets

German reports today disputed Britain’s claim of a successful raid on the island of Syl. They say the operation lasted from 2 pm to dawn, aiming to erase the impression of German raids’ reach. The DNB notes incidental Danish territory violations and incendiary drops, while Germany claims one British plane was shot down.

Werlin Syl Dad A DNB Great Britain Hak

British Raid on Sylt Island Bashed German Base

Bombs hit the Hornum seaplane base on Sylt for seven hours from 8 p.m. to after 3 a.m., with hangars, seaplanes, and barracks reported bombed. RAF crews claimed direct hits while anti-aircraft fire lit the night. one British plane was lost and German reports noted limited damage beyond windows.

Britain Scapa Flow Air Ministry Watchcra Denmark Sylt BNL Exchange Telegraph Agency Jen Royal Air Force Hornum Orkneys Hortum Insight Ews TNE Havenby Romee Syl Ashe Howvens Long Island Tonder Conti

Afraid of Spell L A Man Jailed

A 30 year old San Antonio man feared recurring spells and asked to be placed somewhere safe if one came on. He went to police headquarters and was placed in custody after his mother confirmed his fears. Cortex, 20, 36 Grantert alley remained jailed midweek.

San Cortex Grantert Alley

Defendants Get 30 Day Sentences

Thirty day jail terms were imposed on two defendants appealing before Judge G I Matthews in County Court No 2 on Wednesday. Wayne P Morgan a wandering soldier pleaded guilty to unlawfully carrying a pistol. Guillermo Mata of 72 Perez street was found guilty of theft of a bicycle from Pedro Lores of 1306 San Patricio street.

G.I. Matthews

Villaret Heads Patrons Students Association Officers

Villaret was elected president of the Patrons-Students association at San Antonio Junior College. Elected with him were Mrs BE A Stern as first vice president Mrs W S Russell as second vice president Mrs George Judson as secretary and Lynn Tullos as treasurer.

Bids on Texas Highways Totals Over 1.25 Million

March 26 report from Austin notes highway commission low bidders on projects totaling about 1,255,873 dollars. Officials said successful bidders and other planned improvements in Medina Frie Hays Caldwell Franklin Wood Stephens Herman Deiton Kayiman and Ellis counties would be named today.

Austin Medina Frie Hays Caldwell Franklin Wood Stephens Herman Deiton Kayiman Ellis

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