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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1939
Page
10
Fragmented column notes adult dieting ideas and social scenes with pop culture references. Mentions Hollywood figures such as Lonkalites and Peppery events, plus local civic group notes and a diocesan gathering in Corpus Christi with attendees and officers listed.
The board discusses funding a school district project with 2100000 and 265000 allocations for bids on a new wing. A noon meeting to review the bids, timeline, and bidder eligibility followed, with officials from Dallas Houston and local participants weighing the plan and potential costs.
The Maverick clan convenes as Mowry Maverick is sworn in as mayor of San Antonio. Albert Maverick Sr. administers the oath in the city chamber amid ceremonial proceedings.
The new mayor and several city officials sworn in include Maury Maverick's spouse and daughter, along with Roy Davis, Rionet-eloet, Louis W. Lipscomb, and Henry Hein. Park commissioner will assume duties within months. Surviving official Pau E. Stettler did not attend. A second oath will be administered in June due to city chatter.
Fragmentary text shows scattered place names and person references including Texas locales, cities like Corpus Christi, and mentions of a Missouri resident seeking a specific item. OCR quality prevents a clear single event. reads as a collage of notices, names, and partial quotes.
Mrs. Gus Jones leads the club auxiliary with current officers named. Mrs Stuer Frank serves as president for 75, with Mrs David Sinvog second vice president and Mrs MoM Hargis treasurer. A drive for new members is planned. details forthcoming as the text sets in.
An undetailed festival notice lists multiple churches and choirs under joint planning. It names Walter Dunham, Davie Kantor, Rev. Lawns, and several parish organs and groups. The fragment mentions an organ recital and choral performances including traditional hymns and Gregorian lines.
A judge orders a Negro girl to be sent to the Gainesville institution. The story notes no state provision for keeping juvenile detainees, and mentions Judge Anderson and the local board of control discussing the case. The article cites changes in placement policies and tensions around segregated facilities.
Fragmentary Harrowing report notes a policeman hearing strange noises through his ear device during an early Saturday incident. Officers responded, radio traffic described confusion and pursuit, while a witness named Yooghaiy reported a tense exchange and a possible buyer’s raise.
Regional Public Works director will visit San Antonio Saturday to discuss plans for major projects and infrastructure improvements. Officials from the agency will assess sites and outline funding considerations for upcoming MIDAS initiatives.
Five men were arrested after a Sunday raid on an illegal dice game. Responding officers reported loud shouts and a scuffle during the operation on Riverside Street, with the suspects identified as Redk Pudgoloes, J GO, Newnowa, UL, and Byler.
A sequence of burglar incidents reported across Waseca and nearby streets. Victims include Mrs Flbra Galvin at 600 Bin sired and Mrs A Welgel on Route 5 with thefts of small items, while officers investigated multiple break ins and attempted thefts along Broadway and nearby avenues. Suspects tied to several reported car prowls. details linger amid scattered names and addresses.
Rev McDowell pastor of the church at 32 East Houston Street will deliver a farewell address Sunday. The service will honor his years of service and study as he completes his tenure with the Universal church.
A Catholic organization plans a Marys Day observance with a schedule of activities and prayers. The event will be held at a local venue with participation by church members and community groups. Officials encourage attendance and reflection on Mary’s role in faith.
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