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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

15

Bloodhound Neeper Tackles Wanted Porter Case

J W Neeper, a young peace officer, foils a clemency violation case after recognizing a Houston porter in San Antonio from wanted files. He wires authorities who verify the parole-jumping offense, warning that weather charts can mislead. Local humor and quirky notes follow about literature, a dairy parlor ad, and magazine trends.

Jeef Davis J. W. Neeper Bloodhound Neeper Neeper Houston San Antonio Matchaticks Neepe Uute Mr. Jarboe

From San Antonio to Hollywood and Reno Transcriptions

The passage notes several locals pursuing entertainment and radio work. Alanche Wigsenvaum, Bracken riege High School graduate, moved to California and later performed in Hollywood and Nevada. Eddie Fitzpatrick and the kid, once popular at St Anthony roof, now perform at the Del Mar club in Santa Monica Calif.

Alanche Wigsenvaum California Hollywood Reno Novatation Vixtons Hereelf Nevada David Griffin Eddie Fitzpatrick Kid

Youngster Receives First Haircut In Brief Civic Note

Homer Ray Robinson, a 12 day old boy from 302 Lyons Avenue, had his first haircut by barber M. D. Ghaven of 2519 Nogalitos Street. Parents Mr and Mrs H P Robinson feared he would grow up a musician. Hair length was 2 1/2 inches.

Homer Ray Robinson Ling Homer Ray H. P. Robinson Lyons Avenue Homer Robinson

Baering Down On the News by AS Thurr

Baering Down On the News by AS Thurr mocks blue and yellow papers as belligerent, claiming the dispute stems from premature peace conference theatrics. He suggests contestants pursue dancing in an American night club to avoid wars, implying satirical charge and furtive behavior.

Thur Bugs" Baerti

Jewish Youths to Honor Mothers at Congregation Agudas Achim

Jewish youths will honor mothers at a special service under the Young People's league of Congregation Agudas Achim Friday evening. Participants include Harold Gordon Louis Candy Zelda Plarito Mrs Jack Pomeranty and Mrs J J Riklin. Rabbi Tamarkin will direct with Rev T Kanter and choir. A social hour and reception follow. Saturday services and study follow with morning and evening prayers.

Young People’s League of Congregation Agudas Achim Harold Gordon Louis Candy Zelda Plarito Jack Pomeranty J. J. Riklin

Driver in Hospital After Auto Crash

A collision at Southcross boulevard and Perry avenue left W. 5S. McDougall seriously head lacerated and hospitalized at Robert B. Green hospital on Thursday. Joe Luna, 17, of Somerset road, escaped injury though his overturned truck pinned him. Luna was charged Wednesday in County Court at Law No. 1 with aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, per a Radia Patrolman W. McRae complaint.

Southcross Boulevard Perry Avenue McDougall Cliff Avenue Robert B. Green Joe Luna Somerset Road Luna Law No Radia W. McRae

Bible Class Will Honor Mothers in San Antonio

Mothers of San Antonio will attend a Business Men's Bible class Sunday at the Gun ter hotel from 9 to 10 30. Rev D Ray Lindley will speak on Calling All Mothers. Naomi Nelson Kipling Shirley Roberts and the mixed chorus perform. Each mother will receive a rose at program end.

Mothers of San Antonio Business Men's Bible Jelass D. Ray Lindley Naomi Nelson Kipling Shirley Roberts Brackenridge Senior School

Auto crash injures four near South Laredo street

Four people were treated at Robert B. Green hospital after an early morning auto collision in the 800 block of South Laredo. Injured were R. T. Pierce, Pantaleon Areyas, Alex Garcia, and Lenora Guerra. Police reported the driver of one car as Pantaleon Areyas.

Kelly Field Robert B. Green Hospital South Laredo Street R.T. Pierce Kelly

Bullets Strike Passing Auto on Nogalitoy Street

Two bullets pierced a windshield and upholstery as Ona line of Wetmore said he was driving in the 100 block of Nogalitoy street. Officer K. L. Cord on reported the shooting with no motive given. A separate bullet was found in a refrigerator at 1012 South Presa Street.

Wetmore K. L. Coredon Nogalitoy Street W. J. Morrison South Presa Street

Paving Finished on Bynum Avenue Project

Rus sell White county engineer announced paving of three four fifths of a mile on Bynum avenue from Quirlang toward the Laredo highway at a cost of 26000. The work took five months and used 2000 county funds plus 18000 WPA funds. El Prado drive re paving of eight tenths of a mile will start with five months duration and 10000 county funds plus 25000 federal funds.

Bynum Avenue Quirlang Trond Laredo Highway Russell White Sam Anderson el Prado Drive

Youth injured by bullet after hammering on shells found

Andres Arviga, 14, of 106 Grand Alley, Thursday received treatment at Robert B. Green hospital for a left head wound. Attendants said the wound occurred when the youth hammered on several .22 shells found at the intersection of San Marcos and Laredo streets.

Soil Conservation Session at Plaza Hotel Friday

William H. Dupuy of the Soil Conservation Service and Carl Hagelstein, president of Union Docks, will speak at a Plaza hotel meeting sponsored by the chamber of commerce agricultural committee. Bankers and farm agents from 30 area counties will attend, with financiers and farm and livestock leaders asked to suggest how the chamber can stimulate regional industries.

Wiliam H. Dupuy The Soil Conservation Service Carl Hagelstein Union Dockyards Plaza Hotel Agricultural Committee Chamber of Commerce Prank Ort Ths

Baptist group meet at Beacon Hill church Friday

The executive committee of the City Federation of Baptist Young People will meet at Beacon Hill Baptist Church Friday at 8 p m. Lea Dromgoole serves as president and will preside.

City Federation of Baptist Youg People Beacon Hill Baptist Church Lea Dromgoole

Motorist Held After Wild Chase Through City Streets

Police radio man N H Schneider chased a speeding intoxicated driver after a fail to stop at Romana and Flores. The man leaped onto the running board, refused to stop, and was dragged from the car near Rutz street after a struggle ending with ignition control seized. The 46 year old Martin J Durawa was booked on charges of failure to stop for a traffic signal speeding resisting arrest and driving while intoxicated.

City Jail N. H. Schneider Romana Flores Rutz Street Sehnecider Schneider Martin J. Durawa Meary ‘Tunnel Covina Street

Three Charged Under State Liquor Law in County Court

Complaints filed in County Court No 1 list Mike Gonzales at 426 East Ortaly Place charged with possession of an unstamped illicit beverage home brew. Ling Hernandes of 308 South Laredo Street faces a beer sale without a license charge dated May 7. Harold Johnson of 217 Ellis Alley is charged with the same offense arising from the same sale at 65 East Commerce Street.

Texas Mike Gonzales East Ortaly Place Gus Brown Texas State Liquor Control Board Ling Hernandes South Laredo Street Harold Johnson Ellis Alley Ite Fast Commerce

Seguin and Guadalupe Chambers to Meet Annual Membership

The Seguin and Guadalupe county chamber of commerce will hold its annual membership meeting on May 26 at Max Starcke Park in Seguin. Congressman Richard M. Kleberg is scheduled to speak. The report notes historical doctor population concentrations with New York and Alabama cited as extremes from the 1097 data, illustrating physician density differences.

Seguin and Guadalupe County New York Alabama

Jackson Is Named on Church Council

The University of San Antonio president Jackson was named to the Federal Council of Churches. A citizens committee for day beautification will meet May 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the St Anthony hotel with Jack Gubbels, Mrs. J. B. McParland and others present. The first boys' club in America was established at Hartford, Connecticut.

Ww. W. Jackson He University of San Antonio Federal Council of Churches St. Anthony Ohrink Ranptieg Henry R. Wolford Jackson Atlantic City N.J Southwest Tesid Senierel Council of Jack Gubbels Landscape Methodist State Highway Department J. B. McParland East Hrigh America Harford Conn

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