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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1940

Page

5

Two Injured When Car Strikes Sidewalk in Downtown

A car crash at 1:25 a.m. on Saturday sent two people to Robert B. Green hospital. Most seriously injured was Albert Banchez, 38, of 424 Buena Vista, with Miks Tora Rodriguez, 538 West Martin, also treated after being ejected. The crash damaged a lumber sidewalk around a new store building on West Commerce Street. Police reported the car, driven by Juan Tybares, collided with another car driven by Frank Bresinhnger. Patrolmen A. Joseph and M. J. Filia responded and extinguished a small blaze. In a separate incident at Broadway and Houston, two more people were treated for injuries in an auto-truck collision. Mrs. Pendleton, 3 No. Blue Bonnet Court, and G. L. Hillmer, 26, Nebraska Street, were involved, with Mrs. Pendleton treated at Robert B. Green hospital and Hillmer at Santa Rose hospital. Additional injuries were reported near Quincy Street and Main.

Turow Gnanto Juan Tybarées San Marcos Street Wasen Frank Bresihnger Kelly Getz Tabares Newatore A. Joseph M. J.filia Broadway Houston Street Pollée W. Pembleton Blue Boninett Court Atto G. L. Hillmer Nebraska Street Pendleton Waa Robert B Green Hospital Hillmer Santa Rose Hospital Anna Rush Main Avert Quincy Street J. B. Grow East Mulberry Érlyer

Church Lecturer to Speak at Municipal Auditorium

Robert Stanley Ross of the Me First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston will address the Municipal Auditorium Thursday at 8 p.m. on Christian Science as a satisfying religion, with talks planned across the United States.

Robert Stanley Ross Fst Church of Christ, Scien- Ast Boston Municipal Auditorium Ross Ube United States

Business Men's Bible Class to Hear Chapman Speaker

The Business Men's Bible class will meet Sunday at 9 30 a m Armk Pohlman president announced Saturday W Chapman will be the principal speaker.

Chapman Armk Pohlman W. Chapman

Ministers meet set by Methodists at Travis Park Church

The Methodist Ministers association will meet Monday at 10 am at Travis Park Methodist Church, announced Rev. Walter Dibreil on Saturday.

Methodist Ministers’ Association Travis Park Methodist Church Walter Dibreil

Speed Call Defense Need Speed Call Defense Need

General Claude Birkhead told a Rotary club gathering at the St Anthony hotel that rapid defense preparation is vital. He warned a three month training would not suffice and cited gaps in the 1920 draft system and trainee stamina, urging concern for sons in camps and the quality of American troops.

Claude Bairkhead Rotary Club St. Anthony Hotel Birkhead Lye Moran

Thomas Sees FDR Victory Probable

Norman Thomas Socialist candidate for president spoke at a Pittsburgh rally claiming he would be surprised if Roosevelt loses the election. He said nothing in the campaign has suggested a Roosevelt defeat and warned against complacency in the final days.

Pittsburgh Norman Thomas Hoosevelt Dloca Nol Kdlestes Chris 49

Politics on Air Over Week End

A compressed listing of week end political broadcasts by the Associated Press network, naming speakers from Washington New York Cleveland Missouri Nebraska and others. Notable figures include Jesse Jones Dorothy Thompson Thomas Dewey Bruce Barton Wendell Willkie Hugh S Johnson Gifford Pinchot Joseph Kennedy and Anthony Drexel Biddle among others.

Associated Iren Sal Weaf-N. DB. G Demnemlic Jesse Jones Washington WABC C. B.S Dorothy Thompson New York Mt B.S Thomas E. Dewey Kansas WEAF Ronvevel Cleveland 1. B Ssunday Democratie Gifford Pischot KZN B. C Joseph P. Kennedy Anthony Drexel Biddle Fannie Murs T—Samuel Pettingill Indiang J. B. Peal E.R. Burke Nebraska

Water Main Break Causes 100-Foot Crater on Devine Street

Workmen repaired a 100 foot crater after a water main blew under Devine Street, sending a 50 foot high surge into the area. Mrs. Gussie Cathey reported damage to her home and several autos as debris sprayed the street. Wreckers freed N L Allen’s car after it fell into the hole. Water board crews contained the flood Friday night.

Devine Street Pritay Gussie Cathey Devine N. Lb. Allen Haynes Street Thay Jinto Water Board

Rev Boand Returns From Dallas Meeting

The Rev Arthur V Boand pastor of Benoan Hall Presbyterian Church returned Thursday from Dallas where he attended a meeting of the committee appointed by the Texas Synod to conduct an educational campaign in Texas The week of November 10 has been set as a week for intensified Christian observance at Presbyterian churches.

Arthur V. Boand Benoan Hall Presbyterian Church Dallas Texas Synod Texas Presbyterian

Dr. Webb Returns From North Texas Revival Plans

Dr. Perry F. Webb, pastor at First Baptist Church, has returned to his pulpit after conducting revival meetings with Wiehlin pals. He has accepted an invitation to lead a revival at Mary Hardin-Baylor College in Belton and will depart Monday for that assignment.

Perry F. Webb First Baptist Church Wiehlin Lo Fe Webb Mary Hardin-Baylor College Bel»ton

Executive Council to Meet at Southside Churches group

The Women's Council of Southside Christian Churches will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at 406 Berkshire Avenue, hosted by Mrs. Norman D. Dyer.

Women’s Council of Southside Christan Churches Norman D. Dyer Berkshire Avenue

Race Moves to Final Speeches in Campaign Drive

Roosevelt tours New York state closing his campaign with speeches in Brooklyn and Cleveland as Willkie prepares final appearances in New York City. Coverage notes Hoover and Wallace urging enthusiasm, McNary critiquing farm payments, and attacks on Roosevelts possible war moves while voters head toward next Tuesday’s ballots.

Roosevelt New York State Ohio Anc Wendells Willkie New York City Cleveland New York Madison Square Garden Salt Lake City Rerbert Hoover Wallace Iwonto Henry A. Wallace Ohls Steubenville Republican Party Wallace Benatar Charles L. McNary Loran Utah McNary Wilkes-Barre Tekes Derlin Prest Hank Roosevelt Adolf Hiler Doeet Franklin D- Roosevelt White House

Election law chatter and local names at San Antonio event

A jumble of names and notes from Bexar Facts mentions election timing, draft age, and local figures. It references Canopus, Prohibition party candidate Ramire z, and details about hospital and society happenings, hinting at a queen and king selection at San Antonio Junior College events.

John Alamo National Bank Jin Dag Jimmy Miller Belection Elizabeth Boyle Catholic Nurses Perpetual Help Clibic Gertrude Lawrence Skylark San Antonio Dabbs

Sunday church services across San Antonio area

A crowded Sunday church listings spread across Alammo Heights Avondale and many neighborhoods notes Rev. IMS, Rev. Clyde V. Lickerson, Rev. O. x sr, Rev. ae Bilis and others leading worship. Sunday school times vary 8:30 to 10:45 with sermons from 9:30 to 7:30 p.m. across multiple churches including First Church Perry, Trinity, Edgewood, West, and Mission locales.

Bepligt Temple Elt Tirexel Clyde V. Lickerson Nastor Guy Sabool Roderlokslure Sr Om Raily San Antonio Robert D. Wittner Theo Avenue CL. Skinner Nestor Christ Bom Edgewood Cernive Walter Soho Iaw Juulone Los Angeles Heights Suprementoy al Catalina Po Burton

Lutheran Pastors to Meet at Grace Church

Lutheran pastors from San Antonio plan a 9:30 a.m. meeting Monday at Grace Lutheran Church to discuss fellowship documents. The event features remarks from Rev. A Hoyer and related church notices, with multiple local clergy and congregational activities listed.

Grac Eiulthetran San Antonio Grace Lutheran Church AH Hoyer Carey Piace Mississippi A Walter B. Jun Houston Pilty-sixth Cave Brigade Texas National Guard Rengan Guards Orange High Ool

Willkie rails at Roosevelt in New Jersey campaign train stop

Aboard the Willkie campaign train near New York, Wendell L. Willkie assailed Roosevelt's Brooklyn speech as stirring class hatred and likened it to Lenin and Hitler. He defended his own campaign as offering national unity amid attacks from Roosevelt and the Democratic press.

Wilkie New York Alexander Weolootl Roosevelt Clivedett England Cobb San Francisco Irving Pittsburgh David J. McDonald Steel Workers Organizing Commnartice C, T Lynchburg Olas D.-Va Willkie Wew Jersey Wendell L. Willkie Éday Brooklyn Lenin Hitler Trotsky Republica Madison Square Garden Radsevell Lip Preething Zuald Ah Vist Manhattan N.S. Omy Rocstratt Pines United States Britain

Six man clash as Sutherland Springs Frogs visit Poth Pirates

In Dietrich 16 six man conference action, Suther land Springs Frogs invade Poth High to challenge Pirates. The Frogs seek to seal the title regardless of outcome while having already beaten Poth earlier this season.

Fuoresville Wilson County Dietrich Sutherland Springs Froge Poth Pirates of Poth High School Frogs To Springs Cope Brown Path Club Carlisle

Church Planning Conference Set to Review Year

The assembly house Matllses Square 7 Yesbyterian arch hosts a planning conference led by Rev Sam Terry to appraise work done during the print year and draw plans for the year The meeting follows a supper on Wednesday at 4 30 p m and a cans club event note unclear details

Assembly House Yesbyterian Arch Sam Terry

Reformation Rite Set at St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Service commemorations at St. Paul s Lutheran Church mark the reformations with Rev M Dordes of the Wood Lutheran mission presiding. The church choir is directed by J W Heintzen.

Whosseyer Mission Matamoras Pens Rev Whitlam R. Mills Paitari Sundax Schoni Oy Lamp of Life St. Paul’s M. Dordes the Wood J. W. Heintzen

Bible School and church services listed for multiple Fort Worth area churches

The fragment lists Bible school and preaching times at several churches including a Fort Worth area Bible church network. Details mention morning worship at 11 and evening services, with youth programs, adult classes, and various ministers, plus a Catholic parish and locations like South Five and Granville areas referenced in the garbled text.

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