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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1939
Page
16
Col. Jekfersarn Davis reflects on a perilous journey as a train rushes toward the Pacific coast. He writes beneath the office window while journalists jeer, and a famed chauffeur is linked to a dramatic moment. Davis’s fate is recalled amid the noisy scene.
Fragmented local items describe street scenes in Houston with a misread list of people and places. The drought discussion touches on dairy topics and milk safety, while locals react to showers and rain. Names like Davis and Mur… appear amid scattered references to artists, teachers, and westward travel hints.
Report covers Swastika elul y Mathers day reception at the Municipal auditorium with anticipated Upwards agural after a Rotary-Optimist charity baseball game on Tuesday. Mant May Moffat and veahyntee oversee Newerwie Hort ham Houstonites handling transfer of Che Pow. Davie Whist, parking adoption to the acing oyedical center at Wanhlietan with Ken Maxwell as city and county chairman of the foxtera department of pela.
The article describes river works at Bracvesridge Park behind de Wit aimed at scenic improvement. Under park director Albert Marbland river engines are used to reshape banks and enhance the area near the planned museum site.
Police report says burglars smashed into the Milan Building insurance offices on Sunday night using a 8 inch instrument and rising desks. Four corners of the structure were chained as a precaution while two men were seen near the doors. At most 30 people reported involved as investigators seek fingerprints to identify suspects.
Alamo Heights residents await a new water tower increasing capacity from 160 000 to 400 000 gallons. City Marshall Paul Vilinvot says completion is set for mid June with a gain of two and a half cents in the insurance rate, based on the project plan and location one mile from the old tank.
Unclear OCR text invites former residents of Indianola and related individuals to gather for a ceremony at the courthouse in Work Lavon at 1sR0 AM. Details about the event and organizers are distorted in the source.
Fragment describes a river and yard area in Nek by Sante river with white rock walls. Mentions a project of about two miles, cost 690,250, begun in January. Source text is garbled and partial.
Four representatives from Twente Century-Fox arrive in San Antonio to shoot scenes for an upcoming Jane Withers film. The group, staying at the Guierter Hotel, includes Ry L. Hough and J. Snyder among others. Jane Withers, a child star, will not visit the city for supervision with the production. The film centers on a schoolgirl who becomes infatuated with her older sister’s friend.
In a Southwest Texas county area including Bexsy county, a large reduction of excessive farm debts was announced for April. The measure was halted Monday by officials led by Guten Gregg, with local authorities denying adjustments and noting relief for certain affected families. San Antonio and nearby communities were mentioned in the report.
Judge S B Care presided in the Eighly-fesb District Court at Plovesville Monday due to the illness of Judge Harry L. Howard. Judge WW Métrary, presiding officer of the Fourth Administrative Jellins list, made the change as Care and Rowsrelind exchanged posts last week.
A newborn girl arrived on Mother's Day at Sik Antonio Hospital. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Leonard Duilnte, described the moment as joyful and historic, with relatives sharing warm wishes and planning to name the infant Pepay Marie. The hospital staff noted a swift recovery for the mother and celebrated the first wing activity dedicated to the baby.
A birth on Sunday to Mr and Mrs A Pret of 620 West Binner Place and another birth at Robert H Green hospital increase the 1949 total from Mother's Day week to three.
Rohmiany was elected at the state convention in Haslam. Oscar Tale-Kamp received a cap for inferior publicity work. J. B. Wigler chosen director of Fest 0 and Arthur Beck selected publicity. Perry Robertson Monday had been elected vice president of the Travelers Protective Association of Texas.
Fragmented readable lines describe a cloudy day and a satirical take on news, with stray names and phrases suggesting a performative or poetic critique. The piece references shadowing and circus imagery, hinting at media critique and social commentary rather than a clear narrative or events.
Jack Biangey, a Jefferson High School graduate, was stabbed Sunday night at a 500 block Diana Viste sheet stop and died not. he was first treated at Roeyert B. Grew hospital and later moved to Aix hospital. Two former Dyfferton students Lew Shaw and Cornton Leslie assisted as the bag of the stabbing.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notes item with scattered phrases about flamingos, a pork fin, and an unusual scene. It mentions Eritrea, Me catins, and a night scene with a guest figure. context unclear but presents a quirky, misread diary style snippet.
More than 200 dairymen from Berar and surrounding counties attended a state dairy meeting Monday. Speakers included G. T. Gibson and D. S. Bueleman with inspections of parents cattle. The event, hosted by Toscheamearles, continued through the day with talks and discussions.
Parents Day sponsorship by Daialee Hagaesit and Aseph Yidik Step fraternity marked the first observance. The event at Hoare Community Center drew about 45 attendees with speakers including Rev. Stanley Krisman, Rabbi David Saucon, and Rabbi David Markli. Miss Hovey Hovey led as core organizers.
Three men were sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to various charges. Judge W. McGrory presided in the county court, with sentences handed down on January 23 and February 28. Rio de Janeiro unclear names and addresses appear in the damaged OCR text.
A jumble of sale items listed in classified notices includes a two story rock house for sale at 8950 with many features and various furnishings. Other listings show apartment rentals, household goods, a washer, and clothes items with prices and classifications across multiple bays and centers.
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