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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

2

Youth Held In Bank HoldUp Milling SDENIBON

Burton Pranks 21 of Botham confesses to the First v0 Bank of Maypeast robbery. W. D. Publics, 44, president, killed. He admitted involvement, said he threw the pistol into the Red river. $558 found. $358 reported in hotel room. Bank robbery details link to Wicken location and a maroon car. Sheriff notes prior conviction of submobile theft. Coleman county bank raid ties to similar time.

Sdenibon Tan Es Burton Botham Fnom Bank of Red River Borum Wicken Ike Wilemoh Waxahachie Borm Grady O'Snields Louis Winchester Lawrence Wilemon Henry Chaney Bonham Bonham High School Bunt County West Fexts Santa Anna National Bank Coleman County Ray Richardson Stafford Baxter

Springer Elected for Fourth Term

Max Springer, postoffice clerk, is elected to a fourth term as president of the National Federation of Postoffice Clerks. Oscar Hass named vice president, Artur Perner and V. G. Striegler among treasurer and directors. three delegates chosen for the national convention in Houston. Delegates named for the Austin date include A A Cockrell and Joe Porai among others.

Max Springer Postoffice Whurasky Lava National Federation of Postoffice Turver Hall Oscar Hass A. A. Rell Terson Artur Perner V. G. Striegler Walter Sehefic Tristers Charles Z. Stahl

Mayor Race Figures Show Machine Wins in Official Returns

Don Politico analyzes official city returns showing Better Government and old-line machine gains. Key names include Maury Maverick and Alfred Callaghan with notable vote shifts. Frank Bushick and Theo Plumner show varied independents. Local figures and reactions across city offices loom as new administration looms.

Don Folitico Don Politica Ueures Steiner Lnsses Leroy Defers C. E. Quin Maury Maverick Alfred Callaghan Gibbs Macdaniel C. Ray Davis Henry F. Bein Jacob Rubiola Abbe Strunk B. R. F. Hetland Paul Steffier Willam Vv. Dielmann Jr Louis Lipscomb Phillp Wright Livan Francis C. Sui Tere Tejas Don Positico Don Politico Theo Plummer Fusion Party Prancis C. Sullevan Better Government Yotca Owek W. Kilpay Bushick Quin Maday John R. Shook Jeffers Robert F. Uhr Eddie Steffler Hart McCormick William H. Burke Duke V. W. Mechory T. D. Cobbs C.K. Kustin Paul J. Kilday Travis School Pusion Wins Maverick Callaghan Helin Bieffler Wright Ton C. K Martin Wright A. Berchelmann

Election Addenda and Political Intrigue Report

The piece notes Paul Stefel er congratulating Hans Helland after a disputed result and a Don who recalls Maury’s praise for Stepler in The Maverick American. It mentions street commissioners cooperating with Fusioneers, MAURY’s stance, and a potential Raymond Gerhardt boom as politics and intrigue unfold.

Paul Stefeler Hans Helland Helland Don Maury Steppler Erick Digger Tor Congress Raymond Gerhardt

Home Demonstrators Hold Annual Meet in District 10 Texas

Home Demonstration associates meet for a one day annual event at the Plaza hotel. About two hundred delegates from fourteen counties listen to speeches by Mrs J L Morris state president and Myrtle Murray and Helen Swift from the A M college extension unit. Mrs W M Sells of Port Lavaca presided.

District 10 Texas Plaza Hotel J. L. Morris la Mesa Mises Myrtle Murray Helen Swift A. and! .M. College Extension Coriict W. M. Sells Port Lavaca

Maury Plans Takeover At City Hall Amid Election Intrigue

A fragmented report outlines Maury’s plan to seize key offices and control access to City Hall spaces while mobilizing supporters to contest pool chlorination equipment purchases. It notes investigations by GC Ray Davis, mentions Maverick Callaghan Helin Bieffler Wright, and hints at alleged patronage tactics and a forthcoming book by Maury.

Maury Maury City Hall Henry Jake Rubiola Ray Davis Waverickn Steffler Phil Wright Stepfler Maury

Amania Pact on Trade Signed by Britain and Romania

In London on May 11 Oliver Stanley announced in the House of Commons a Britain Romania trade accord. Britain will provide 5 million pounds sterling credit about 23.4 million dollars, take 200000 tons of Romanian wheat, and credits will be used to buy United Kingdom goods. The protocol was signed in Bucharest after a British trade mission visit.

London Oliver Stanley Board of Trade House of Commons Great Britain Ritnanig Britain Rumania United Kingdom Stanley Bucharest Musglart

Colonies Return Declared Unshakeable German Policy

Berlin May 1 Gen Franz von Epp head of the colonial bund declared the return of Germanys colonies remains the unshakeable purpose of policy. He called for a mass meeting of the bund at Vienna on May 16 to mobilize support for this aim.

Berlin Germany Franz von Epp Retch von Epp Vienna

Unclear local notes mix of names and events from Bexar area

The column surveys scattered items about Tony Bessaan and KMAG, nurses at Santa Rosa, Phil Hymas headaches after elections, Jeff erson ex-legislator, Janet Marvin Cred Bowman, Milton Spencers Derby trip, a new greeting, Irene Marion Kahlani songwriter, circus notes on trains and tractors, John Frost roadster, Victor Braunig dog walk timing, Lawrence Hanley Milestone, L A Hart, Dick Jones Kit Kat club spending, and fading San Antonio real estate. a jumbled slice of local life and gossip with ads.

Fran Tony Bessan KMAG Uncle Sam Ponder Santa Rosa See Home Phil Hymas Jefferison Ata Mow Magazine Janet Marvin Bowman Boston Sunday Advertser John Frost Victor Braunig Stoptier Lawrence Hanley Anther L. A. Hart Dick Jones Blue Willow

VANTAGE Claim Promises Cure All Spring Ailments

An old advertisement touts VANTAGE as a tonic for spring fatigue digestion and appetite. It promotes Maurat Roots and Mary extracts to relieve stomach issues, boost digestion, and “flush out” impurities, claiming benefits for kidneys and general vitality. The copy cites wide approval and suggests purchase at local druggists in San Antonio.

Istagh San Antocio Shindehout Ile Sonthwert

Maury Maverick Watches City Council Meeting

The newly elected Mayor Maury Maverick observed the first city council session with Mayor G. K. Quin and commissioners. The agenda covered retirement of notes, bid acceptances, street improvements, and utility payments, including pacings for telephone bills, park and police departments, and sinking fund interests. The council authorized water hose supply from Gates Kubler Co and approved blasting gear bids, lime, and sand for beautification projects while scheduling plumbing work at WooldLawn Recreation Center pool and street upgrades on East Lambert Street.

Biayor Maury Maverick G. K. Quin Alice Apel Park Department Ie Bank National Bank of Commerce Gates Kubler Company John M. Harris Company Bird, Lime and Cement Company Leon Sand and Gravel, Company Hivers Wooldlawn Recreation Center Lambert Street Flores Street

Midget Auto Owner Receives Free Ride in New Orleans

In New Orleans on May 1 Ai-Merton Oxford reports a tiny car hitching itself to his automobile. He saw a midget vehicle bump his bumper and the owner, Lao, was inside the smaller car. The incident ended with Oxford unintentionally giving a free ride.

New Orleans Ai—Merton Oxford Blix Didg Onze

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