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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

19

Mortuary Firm Refused Site on St May

In a lengthy city council hearing on Thursday Mrs. Maria Ascarra Wagoner’s bid to rent her home at 1122 North St Marys Street to the Zimdk Kearia Undertaking Co for a new mortuary was unanimously denied. Drought of the WPA pressed objections citing potential interference with nearby institutions including Central Catholic High School and Texas Mission Home. Mayor Maverick barred E J Aligelt from testifying, stating city employees should not participate. The firm’s prior bid near Lexington and Kentucky Avenues had also been rejected due to resident opposition.

Maria Ascarra Wagoner North Bt Mary's Street Zimdk-Kearia Wagoner Docter Loughridge HF. Drought WPA Drought Central Cathlic High School Bright Shawl Alamo Texas Mission Home and Training School Maury Maverick E. J. Aligelt Wilexington Kentucky

Purchase of Hose for Fire Use Approved by Council

The city council voted to buy 1000 feet of 23 3/4 inch hose from American LaFrance Formite Corp of El Mira at 70 cents per foot, for delivery by September 1. They also approved a half-ton pickup truck from Ormsby Chevrolet for the street department at 768 with a 185 trade-in on a 1923 Ford. An appropriation of 620 from the 1938 general fund for payrolls was approved.

la France Formite Corporation Elmira Ormsby Chevrolet Company Ford General Fund

Street Stroller Placed in Jail

A 60 year old Lytle resident narrowly escaped serious injuries after a pedestrian walked into a car in the 600 block of Sein Flores. Police Sergeant W. Lenhart stopped the vehicle, detained the driver for drunkenness, and booked him. The pedestrian involved was identified as Afiello Yanes of Lylin.

Lytle Sein Flores Kireet Police Bergeant W. Lenhart Afiello Yanes

Two Released on $750 Court Bonds

Paul E Pope of Terrell Wells and Fred Beatty released under $750 bond by U S Commissioner P A Lockhart on charges of making false affidavits to obtain loans from a federal agency after indictment by the federal grand jury.

Paul E Pope Terrell] Wells Fred Beatty U.S P. A. Lockhart Beatty Federa

Stars Join Hands Seeing Stars In Red Cross Movie

Hollywood gossip notes a Red Cross charity film featuring Brian Aherne Freddie Bartholomew Charles Chaplin Ronald Colman Vivien Leigh and others with directors Hitchcock Wilcox and Stevens. The piece also tables a slew of personal tidbits about stars marriages rumors travel and industry moves.

Louella Parsone Motion Picture Mailer N. K Tisss Red Cross Brian Aherte Freddie Bartholomew Charles Chane Ronald Colman Madeleine Carrell Olivis de Havilland Cedric Hardwicke Vivien Leigh Annabelin Charles Boyer Frepch Foregoli Dart Charlie Chaplin

House Across Bay Opens at Aztec

The Aztec theater launches Thy House Across the Bay starring Joan Bennett with George Sanders and Lloyd Nolan in a tale of devotion across the bay from Alcatraz. Supporting cast includes Gladys George Walter Pidgeon and June Knight. Color cartoon and a newsreel accompany the feature.

Alcatrazsland Iuen Qeudkuid Atison Joan Bennett Lloyd Nolan Gladys George Walter Pidgeon June Knight Peesy Shannon Ward Fielding

100 Census Takers Still at Work Here

A local census shows 100 census takers still busy checking population, knocking on doors and querying bathtubs. Ben Morris, the local census administrator, said Thursday squads are mopping up missed houses. A tentative compilation will be prepared, with totals sent to Washing.

Teterm Ben Morris Morisseu

Poisoned Bride in New Mexico Mystery

Mary Louise Vallejo 17 died May 3 after being poisoned at her home on 10th Street Neighbors heard screams as her husband Sam Vallejo a grocery clerk was questioned. Lab test ordered by Justice Wes confirmed poisoning. Vallejo arrested after a polygraph test at the station.

Mary Louise Vallejo Sam Vallejo Obregon Street Justice of the Perca Ottis Wes Vallejo Jor Domingue J. J. Klevenlingen

Nine Aliens Held for Deportation in San Antonio

Nine aliens from six nations await deportation here as Immigration officials initiate proceedings in San Antonio. W. W. Knopp, inspector in charge, notes the group includes three Germans, two English, one French, two Canadian girls, and one woman native of Peru.

San Antonio W. W. Knopp Asi Purkey

Taxes Exempted for 3 Churches in City Council Action

The Government AT Assembly of God Lakeview Gospel chapel and South Side Christian churches were granted tax exemptions Thursday by the city council. Tax Commissioner C Ray Davis noted the three churches had filed for exemption.

Assembly of God Lakeview Gospel Chapel South Side

Walter Winchell Gossip Fixes About Town Scene

Walter Winchell surveys East Side nightlife and celebrity chatter about Alexander Korda Eleanor Roosevelt John Garfield Joan Merrill and many others. The column captures showbiz talk from venues like the Algonquin Stork Club and Somerset House with names, places, and quick social hints.

New York Alexander ‘Korda East Side CllMord Odels Fifty-second Street Gypsy Ee Tae Dreevort Eleanor Roosevelt Iis Dewey John Garfield Molly Picon Helen Hayes Gertrude Lawrence Lucius Beebe al Siege Joan Merrill

Broadway Vignette Gossip And Quick-Glance Nightlife Notes

Midtown Madison Avenue glimpses recount a day’s bustle with Riordan’s parking mishap and a cop’s reminder to verify permits. A parade of clubs and stage personalities appears in quick vignettes from Palisades to Sardi’s, with mentions of DiMaggio, La Martinique, and Nassau performances.

Midtown Madison Avenue Zob Riordan Riordan Gan Lone Ranger

Town Notes and Local Names From Bexar Facts

FRANK BRADY catalogues a jumble of hometown snippets: a congressman's letter, honors in a poetry contest, travel plans for Poll Capt. WOODROW W. VAUGHAN, and several residents including ELIZABETH SMALL and BEATRICE NUNEZ preparing for a Junior Prom. A quirky river beautification note and street chatter close the items.

Audi Forum Reaper Buck-Benny Washlint John Lozano Woodrow W. Vaughan Carlsbad Caverns Grand Canyon California San Francisco Los Angeles R. E. Grinsinger McKinley Avenue Elizabeth Small W. ©. Small

Shooting High at Texas Theater Teems With Western Stars

The film Shooting High co stars Gene Autry and Jane Withers at the Toxey theater Friday. Supporting cast includes Marjorie Weaver Frank M. Thomas Robert Lowrey Katharine Aldridge Tovar Cavanaugh and Jack Garson. Hearts in Hollywood features George Olsen and his orchestra with color cartoon and newsreel segments.

Hollywood Gene Autry Jane Withery Toxey Theater Marjorie Weaver Frank M. Thomas Robert Lowrey Katharine Aldridge Tovar Cavanaugh Jack Garson Holly Wood George Olsen Color Cartoon and News- Teel

Moyie Timetable Mystery Meet Result Listing

Fragmented OCR notes show a Moyie timetable with cryptic entries and numbers including 13 and 1:40. Mentions Hromlessiaizneler Finshow and various codes like 0520 and Argo. Readable entities are minimal. no clear event or outcome established.

Ijyele

Finnish Pianist Appears With Anderson At Houston Civic Event

Finnish pianist Kosti Vehanen will accompany Marian Anderson in a recital at the Municipal Auditorium after her Cannerei appearance at the Houston city auditorium. The program draws out of town interest with audiences from Austin Corpus Christi Rio Grande Valley and nearby communities expected. Ticket buyers are urged to arrive by 8 20 to ensure a prompt start.

Houston City Auditorium Marien Abdeluon San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Kosti Vehanen Marian Anderson Austin Corpus Christi Rio Grande Valley

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