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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1939

Page

13

Roosevelt Aides Warn Grave Money Problems Ahead

Washington May 20 Aides warned that grave financial problems will confront the government July 7 unless Congress enacts three revenue and debt bills. Existing taxes lapse, revenue falls, and debt limits loom, with Treasury plans for refunding and new borrowing. officials urge action to avoid economic setback.

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Germans to Produce Shakespeare Play in Cologne

In Cologne on May 14, Germany announces Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing to open the Salzburg festival season. Mozart works will headline, with conductors Karl Boehm Wilhelm Furtwanger Clemens Esteuss and Tullio Serafin leading performances at the renowned festival. The season runs from August to September 4 at Salzburg, under the Roya Opera director at home.

Cologne Germany Salzburg Mozart Karl Boehm Wihem Fimswangler Clemens Estauss Tullio Serefing Roya Opera At Homie

Army Orders Illustrous Regiments and Field Assignments

Fragmented army dispatch lists multiple officers and units with detachments and postings across towns and stations. Names such as Lieutenant Colonel, Edward Weber, and G. Palme appear amid references to various regiments and bearer duties, with scattered dates and locations indicating orderly movements and assignments.

Fragmented OCR Fire Alarm Item Prompts Delays

A garbled OCR snippet describes fire alarms triggering, delays in response, and mentions several unclear locations and names. The readable pieces reference streets, avenues, and a public safety response, but concrete details are largely obscured.

City News Dance Event Listing May Schedule

In Mass by davai Playboys. Dance nights every Sunday at the hall with Witlelys Orch and Mesias Orch. Admission varies from 5 to 8 dollars with 1 dollar for late-evening dances. May features include special performances and balloon decorations.

Hedwig Davai Playboys Veight Missle Ily Mesias Orch Priete

Symphony Debut Set by San Antonio Philharmonia

The San Antonio Philharmonic will debut at Brackenridge Park Sunken Garden Theater on June 1 under conductor Dr. Julius Ehrlich. Ehrlich, a German-born conductor, announced summer concert series and said personnel and directors for the new organization will be announced soon.

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Masters Degrees for 49 at St Marys University

Forty nine candidates at St Marys University will receive degrees. Two students Practis Martinez and James Lafliv will teach and complete degrees. The list includes Auheen W Beannc ephen Catinni Edgar Cesrigan Dav May Delemates Mrs Frances Resnolds Gayle Erna Christin Magemsun Sarah Louise Tears Charles Lee Harley Allen Law don Tiehe I Later Jr Joseph Bailey McShane Car Marlos Jo Brice Mertindale Jr Franc Blartinsz John Bernard May Herman Richter L Sisnusb L Voth Glenn ierbert Wal dames B White Kenneth Ron ert Winner at San Antonio and Gliton Co st Honito Bachela xelence Joseph Ja Lange Francis X Machinez Cantel ario Saenz Salvatore J Tedesco Js Paul Warnken Russell Gort Weichlein Vincent Pawelok of Palin Cit Gechielur Leonard Adetmian Joceps Jarviss Demcisk Aaland A Lisenhauer Man fale Aoliand James Lalita Raymond J Mellicorty Frederick Newen Mortt Exwin Thomae Hellig Jenhon Thuriensd Me and Tamenies af Ee Aniikies Car A Biet of Yan rm Jane Patrick Hanlon Jr Jon ahd Mat M Mitafelder Hes man Pavese La Coste Matursaf William Bowser Eliatri Campbell Has Risen and Marjorie Paulus.

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National Debt Week Promoted By GOP Amid Rising Spending

The Republican national committee announced next week as National Debt Week to inform the country about rising public spending under President Roosevelt. Party members will campaign to mobilize the public against increased real spending and growing debt since the president took office.

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Awards Made At Ceremony Honors Area Students

The San Pedro ceremony awarded five scholarships to Henry’s High School students Nelson Kary and Alice May who advanced to St Mary’s University Dana Tradinnott and others. Diploma winners included Kathryn Marty and Joseph Rangion while numerous grammar school certificates and diploma awards were listed for local graduates.

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Edwards Widow Buried in Austin After Death in Texas

The body of Mrs. Edwards, widow of Cape LF Ed, long a Texas pioneer, will be taken to Austin for burial after a masgeslng ines. IRA Kelly and Mrs. Lama I iret. are named in the notice as survivors or related parties. The obituary notes she died Wednesday following a lingering illness.

Royal Train Postmarks for Historic Royal Visit Offer Mementos

Washington reports the royal visit by England’s king and queen will yield philatelic keepsakes. Royal postmarks reading Royal Train RP USA June 4 1985 require fully prepaid covers to arrive by noon June 5 in Washington. Also discussed are Pan American airline plans for an early Atlantic service and the June 12 baseball centennial stamp release at Cooperstown with wider distribution thereafter.

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Police Aid Sought In Search For Missing Boy

Ernest A Keith of 238 Belden Avenue seeks San Antonio police help in locating his ten year old son Jack who vanished after leaving for school yesterday morning. The youth is described as five feet two inches tall, about 50 pounds with brown eyes curly hazel hair and a ruddy complexion. He wore grey and khaki trousers and brown shoes. Any information should be sent to Watson Construction Company in D’Hanis Texas.

Ernest A. Keith Beldan Avenue San Antonio Jack Keith Dhub Mmehes Dali Dare Shoes Watson — constructian = company D'Hants Texas

Tak Books To Close May 81 Delayed Tax Window Ends

Mayor elect Amury Maverick declared Saturday that city tax books will close May 81 with penalties for late payments. Tax payments have surged this year and the new state law removes penalties from late payments after a deadline, prompting a rush at the tax office.

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Texas Trails Grain Markets End Week With Cattle Movement

The report from the Texas Trails Grain Markets notes a week of cattle and grain activity across San Antonio stockyards and Kansas City. It highlights livestock shifts, calf and steer pricing, and imports from Fort Worth and Dallas markets, with reference to grain bids, tubercular cattle tests, and movements of Jersey heifers to northern buyers.

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Local produce price list with varied regional items

An irregular OCR list details produce and dairy prices across regions, including Asparagus and Avocados, Texas oranges, lettuce, onions, potatoes, and butter. Items show unit prices by crate, box, dozen, or pound, with many locations noted and some garbled spellings.

Malegt Andes Wash New Mexico Central America Wexas Calif Arkansas Texas

ANE TO OPEN FOR BOYS CLUB CAMPAIGN

Plans completed for a Wind Way drive to raise 2600 to fund the San Antonio Boys' Club for one year. Campaign features military title roles for volunteers, with Maj. Gen Frank C. Oates and Maj. Gen. Johnson Huggod directing. Good Eye cards cost 10 to sponsor a boy for a year.

San Antono Sehnapey Wenerat Chatmi Warkers Daiotorn Street Klcleotf Harbeene Schnabel Danny Dreben Dreeler W. Evans Tiny Frank C. Oates Johnson Huggod Boys’ Club Hehnahel

Obituary notices for EdwardWinlinhdifellngs and others in Texas Kentucky regions

Obituary notices detail Edward Winlinhdifellngs aged 93 of W147 West Prenet native of Covieton Ky retired Marine en Binet and member of several churches and organizations with memorial services listed in San Antonio Smackover and other cities. additional obituaries for Mrs Mary Bazateth Moved Mrs Rue Johnson 48 and multiple survivors including children and grandchildren. Also brief stock market note from New York closes with minor data.

Edward Winlinhdifellngs West Prenet Place Covieton Marine En Binet Bylerian Ocharoh Scottisi Rite Tuxiles Alzatal Anrlie Maveral ilagy-McColl-Mirray Shapal Will Aurplees of Pillselay Mic Tose Groix Edward YW. Hellingsoff San Antali Frank Hevell Smackover ATE Sajy Antonio St. Marks Everett Dines Witow Mary Bazateth Bergen Howell Actiek Prank Howell Jr Smackever Mia Henry Steinbomer San Antonio Surity Ata Steinbomer Rue Johnson Feexton Avenue Sbr Cerarel Catholic Shureli Ray J.C. Dali Nelating Intermenuor Mission Burstol Park Praik John- Son Mra Sia Wiper Titamatend Miss Mora Nel Jonson Howston Mia Margaret Bue Jonsianny MawdW /Boylache St. Louis

Spot Cotton Market Roundup Across Cities May 20

Reports from Dallas Houston and Galveston show spot cotton prices firming with mixed highs and lows. Trading notes list values for low middling and middling grades, with bale counts and futures quotes for May and July deliveries across several southern markets.

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Livestock market report with mixed cattle prices

Chicago and Fort Worth stockyards report a steady to dull market for cows calves and hogs. Prices show weekly shifts with vealers and yearlings varying amid light demand as buyers assess weight, grade and supply.

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Cotton Market Mixed Prices and Receipts Across Ports

Cotton prices showed steadiness in New Orleans weekly trade with receipts modest amid weekend covering and valuation activity. Liverpool quotes list several middling grades and a wide range of bids, while St Louis reports varied cattle and livestock futures amid light demand. overall market activity remains cautious with price signals mixed and inventories modest.

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