Garner Enters Oregon Presidential Primary
Vice President John Nance Garner formally entered the Oregon presidential primaries by affidavit to Secretary of State Earl Snell. The affidavit, sworn before a notary, requests his name be placed on the Democratic nominating ballot for the May 17 1940 primary.
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United States
Judge L J Brucks Dies at 71 in Hondo
Judge L J Brucks of HooGa Medina county pioneer family died Sunday afternoon aged 71. He served the Thirty-eighth Judicial district as district attorney and district judge for 20 years before retirement. Funeral at St John s Catholic church in Hondo at 9 30 a m Tuesday. Survived by widow Mamie Reynolds Brucks three sons Léills and Charles Brucks of Chicago and Lawrence Brucks of Hondo. five daughters Besy Eickenract San Antonio Anna Leah Bader Lacoste Lilian Hubert Hondo Josephine and Genevieve Brucks of Hondo.
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Thirty-eighth Judicial District
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Dugge Bricks
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Léills
Charles Brucks
Chicago
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Besy Eickenract
San Antonio
Anna Leah Bader
Lacoste
Lilian Hubert
Josephine
Genevieve Brucks
Former Policeman Latis Lopez Dies at 57
Latis Lopez a former San Antonio patrolman died Monday after a Sunday death at his home 116 Upson Street. Retired in September 1939, he leaves a wife Mrs. Viverina C Lopez two sons John and Frank Lopez a daughter Mrs. Enriqueta Gutierrez stepson Alex Garcia stepdaughter Mrs. Jessie Lopez and two sisters Mrs. Steve Sanchez and Mrs. Carmen Cuesta. Funeral services will be at San Fernando Cathedral at 4 p.m. Tuesday with Abgell’s Funeral Home in charge. Burial at San Fernando cemetery No 2. Pallbearers will include Chief of Police Ray Ashworth and both current and former policemen.
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J. Nino
Viverina C. Lopez
John
Frank Lopez
Enriqueta Gutierrez
Alex Garcia
Jessie Lopez
Steve Sanchez
Carmen Cuesta
Ray Ashworth
Owen Kilday
Fireplace Fire Fatal to Texas Child Near Abilene
In Abilene area, four year old Mary Tou Wade, daughter of Mr and Mrs B B Wade of Fort Phantom Hill, died after her clothing caught fire from an open fireplace at home. She died in a local hospital at 12 20 a m today after the Sunday incident.
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Pope decries broken pacts during Easter appeal
Pope Pius XI urged a spiritual renewal in Christ to restore Christian principles after solemn treaties were broken and war ravages spread. He spoke at Easter Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, lamenting civilian suffering and invoking unity, truth, justice and charity as the path to universal peace amid widespread invasions in Europe.
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TWO JAPANESE DANES HALTED
Chinese reports from March 24 claim successes on fronts in southern China and inner Mongolia. Near Yuyuan and western Suiyuan Chinese troops halted a Japanese advance, capturing war materiel including 27 trucks. guerillas reportedly destroyed bridges on the Ula river hindering a Japanese retreat. Fighting also continued near the Hunan Hopeh border with resistance to an expected multi pronged attack.
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Boyer teen shoots at blackbirds in family pie plan
POPLAR BLUFF Mo March 25 A Lou s Boyer 13 aimed a 10 gauge double barrel shotgun at a tree with hundreds of blackbirds. The hammer struck his mouth tearing teeth and lips while he killed 20 birds. He was hospitalized for injuries. MEET POSTPONED Frio County Interscholastic meet moved to Friday and Saturday March 3 and 4 due to smallpox in Pearsall.
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Captain Kanle Th Seek Degree Granted Leave
Capt. Kanle Th Seek degree candidate at Wentworth Military Academy Lexington Mo. has been granted a leave of absence to pursue a doctor of philosophy degree at the University of Texas. The announcement appeared Monday and notes he is the son of Mrs. George L. Kubla of 1449 West Magnolta Street.
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Mexico to lead delegation to Pan American Science congress
Ramon Vetela undersecretary of foreign reunions will head the Mexican delegation to the Pan American Science congress in Washington, with the group departing Mexico City early next month.
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Six Stabbings Over Weekend Reported In City
Six people were treated Monday at Robert B Green Hospital for stab wounds from weekend affrays. Victims included 17 year old Victor Vara and his 73 year old grandfather Doenclo Vara both with severe abdominal wounds after a bar dispute on East Commerce Street. Other injured include Victor Vara’s father Fernando and three tavern workers. Police investigated at a closed tavern on East Commerce Street with the operator denying any affray.
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Wheel and Tire Thefts Reported In San Antonio
Two San Antonians reported wheel and tire thefts to police on Monday. Tex Parker of 620 Burleson reported his car was parked in the 1300 block of Gamaron Street while he attended a show, and upon return someone used his jack to lift the car and steal a wheel and tire. Mrs W K Blumberg of 2014 Waverly Avenue reported eight wheels and tires were stolen from her __ while parked on New Driveway.
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Burleson Sizrer
Gamaron Street
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Waverly Avenue
Miss Jean Katz Crowned Purim Queen at Temple Beth-El
The temple religious school crowned Miss Jean Katz as Purim queen at a Monday event celebrating the Feast of Purim. Attendees included Mrs Sit Kate and others, with several girls named as attendants for the ceremony.
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S.A. Purim
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Sit Kate
East Gramercy Place
Brolin Widermann
Wailing
Jani Kallison
Venise Franger
Aurelia Berliner
Seral Ann Burge
Arads
Kanienberger Exhibit of Graphic Instruments Planned
W. J. Kanienberger will show a charting picture illustrating graphic instruments used in industry. The demonstration is for members of the Beh Aid Club of San Antonio at noon Tuesday. The event will be held at the Blue Bonnet Hotel, ALC, with Albert as secretary organizing the showing.
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W. J. Kanienberger
Blondie actress Dorothy Singleton injured in traffic crash
Hollywood reports Dorothy Penny Singleton co star of Blondie and Dagwood was seriously injured in a traffic accident. The accident left her unable to work while authorities reviewed the case and listed Albert as a party to the incident.
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Albert
Spark, Sim Producer Hurt In Crash With Actress
Police said a car driven by Janis H Hefferin crashed into Sparks and Miss Singleton during the incident. Hefferin was detained on suspicion of drunk driving. The injured actress was taken to Cedars of Lebanon hospital with possible spine fracture and severe lacerations while Sparks had a head gash but returned home.
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