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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1949

Page

3

Mr San Antonio contest highlight at YMCA weightlifting show

Fourteen entrants gather for the Mr San Antonio physique event as part of the YMCA open weightlifting night at the YMCA gym. Activities start at 6 PM and run to after 9 PM with tumbling and a bent press by Sgt Harry Coles. Six weight classes judged by Tom Davies with 25 cent admission. Judges include Ray Smith Dallas Vince Buckley UT Monte Wolfe Houston Bud Nash David Altwein San Antonio.

San Antono YMCA San Antonio Sgt Harry Coles Tom Davies YMGA Ray Smith Dallas Vince Buckley University of Texas Monte Wolfe Houston Bud Nash David Altwein Dave Hunner Bill Gordon Jack Long Henry Lenz Jim Hasbrook Ciiff Kercher Stanley Stein Melvynn Stein Pete K

Obituary: Lehman Dies at 85 in Local Cemetery Arrangements

The obituary notes the death of Lehman at age 85 in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife Mrs Josephine Lehman and other relatives. The funeral arrangements are pending with the Alamo Funeral Home and a later obituary will announce details.

Henry Ake Skirsivors Wille Hulda Walters de Byes Matdtesbin Tester Walkers Eamon Grove Call Grandgiutares Akers Fonorathame Retr C. Sy Delthtost Faterment Lutheran Roy Agnes Eterlan Iosephing Lonib Ils ‘Gaustler Ry Lehman Pister Williams Alamo

Doctor Jailed on Narcotics Charges in Los Angeles

An arrest report states that a 44 year old Antonio physician was taken into custody on narcotic charges. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner P A Lockhart and remained in the county jail after being arrested by federal narcotic agents at his office Friday night.

of Antonio U. S P. A. Lockhart

Dance Parade and Music Programs Reported

In a fragmented broadcast style, listings mention dance parades, bands, and musical programs with scattered times and venues. The text references a variety of acts and announcer phrases, noting schedules for an event labeled dance parade and related performances.

Break in Steel Strike Continues Across Ohio

The CIO and Steelworkers negotiators planned a meeting on the Republic proposal while Timken plants faced a midnight strike. Ten thousand Timken workers picketed five plants as unions pressed for a Ethichem type contract and higher daily wages, with Timken seeking more study time and a December 31 extension.

Jcene Timken

Army Chief Says U.S. Forces Ready to Fight Anywhere

Gen J Lawton Collins, army chief of staff, promises ground troops will be ready to fight anywhere in four to five months. He cites Europe troops in top condition and domestic units prepared to restore order against any atomic attack. Speaking at a National Press Club luncheon yesterday.

Waonuyulun J. Lawton Collins Army Europe Collins W National Press Club Juncheon

U S Spending Blamed on Reds by Congressman Martin

Easton Pennsylvania November 9 Congressman W N Martin Republican of Pennsylvania accuses the Soviet Union agents of causing high federal expenditures. He says Communists have utilized every organization and group and that their dupes wage a continuous war on Congress for greater indirect spending.

Easton W. N. Martin Soviet Union Martin Congress

Stolen Purse Sought by Mexican City Officials

Police continued a search for a purse and papers stolen from Miss Johanna Boos of the Swiss legation in Mexico City. Boos and Miss Julieta Bonetti arrived in San Antonio by bus Thursday night, staying at the Palms hotel. The missing items include $229,500 Mexican pesos a new passport and other papers.

Johanna Boos

Babe Ruth Widow In Horse Racing Debut At Jamaica

Mrs. Babe Ruth entered a horse named Porcelain in a maiden race at Jamaica. Porcelain finished last among 14 as Readiness won at 7.80. Ruth’s colors are black and white with a baseball emblem on the shirt. she is listed as Mrs. G. H. Ruth.

New York wWev Babe Ruth Vioday Jamaica

Flames destroy home and garage on Meralmast Street

District Fire Chief H A Dustin reports a Saturday blaze destroyed the home and garage of Ramon Davila at 228 Meralmast with an estimated loss of 2500. A pillow in the kitchen was set on fire by a cigarette. Mrs. Davila extinguished it and returned to bed before the child found the flames.

Ramon Davila H. A. Dustin

Princess to Get Nevada Divorce

Reno dispatch reports Princess Alexandria Hohenlohe, heiress and social figure, seen near Reno as she plans to file for divorce in Nevada. Expected filings center on dissolution of marriage with Austrian prince, with residence requirements noted as to be fulfilled.

Nevada Reno Lins Alexandria Hohenlohe Mia Anthony Drexe Biille Ransch Tolentahe

Transit Co Named in Suit Over Damaged City House

Joe S Ridgeway sues San Antonio Transit Co in Fifty seventh District Court alleging a bus destroyed his city owned residence and furnishings. He seeks two thousand dollars in damages. Suit filed July 21 with contact via local Want Ads.

Joe S. Ridgeway Fifty-seventh San Antonio Transit Co Ridgeway

Golf Roundup and Coast Counties Goodwill Golf Prize

In San Antonio the first flight of the San Antonio Women’s Golf Assn at the Country Club saw Belly Dodd as low gross and Edna Lapham as low net with 80-12-73. Second flight winners tied at net 80, with Mrs. Clifford Mooers prevailing on a western breakdown over Mrs. Dan Oppenheimer and Mrs. B. Pitman. Shore division winner was Leland McCiuer with net 58 18-40, with Rebecca Hawking and Mayme Brat tying for second on 41 but Hawking taking second on breakdown. In Salinas, Marty Furgol defeated Bert Stamps in an 18-hole playoff to win $1500 in the Gen. Hilario Moncado first annual coast counties goodwill tournament after pairing 72-hole regulation par 68s. On the 18th, Fargo birdied the par-5 4 to capture $300. Stamps earned $150.

Dodd Edna Lapham San Antonio Rebecca Hawking Mayme Brat Jey Salinas Calif UPI Marty Furgol Albuquercue N. M Bert Stamps M'y'esnd Hilario Moncado Annnual Coast Counties Fargo Stamps

Mangrum Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Former U S Open golf champion Lloyd Mangrum is recovering from shoulder surgery in Santa Monica California. Dr Daniel Levinthal says it may be two months before he can swing again. A bone chip from Mangrum's upper arm was used to mend the shoulder socket damaged in an altercation. He will be in St John's hospital for several days.

Santa Monica Calif Lloyd Mangruim Daniel Levinthal Mangrum St. John's Hospital

Philadelphia man seeks new trial over lack of counsel

In Philadelphia S Townsend, 37, jailed for armed holdup four years ago, studied law while serving time. He appealed to the U S Supreme Court claiming rights were violated due to lack of counsel. A new trial was granted before he was convicted again, receiving 7 to 23 years instead of 10 to 20.

Philadelphia Rank S. Townsend Iran U. S Supreme Court Youtsel

Saturday TV Highlights With Gene Kelly and Guests

Gene Kelly will introduce film newcomer Kenneth Garcia Saturday night on Hollywood Theater at 7 p.m. A gala from Wangen's clubs of America features speakers Dr K Frances Seoif, Mys J 14 Weagley, and more at 7:30 p.m. Burbank High football game airs at 8 p.m. Broadway Is My Boys returns at 8:30 p.m. Judy Canova hosts a scare TV segment at 4 p.m. Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson speaks to the American Legion at 10:15 p.m.

Gene Kelly Wil Kenneth Garcia Hollywood Woat Wangen Louis Johnson América Legion KTSA Patel

Phantom voice on air hints at Yale grid fortunes

An old radio tip sheet guesses the phantom voice on Sing It Again is Herman Hickman of Yale football fame. Other scheduled programs include Hollywood Calling and Stop the Music with hints about a first caller prize.

Guiz Yale University PSA Herman Hickman New Haye Hollywood KARC

Fido Makes Odd Phone Call On Open Line

Hawthorne New Jersey reports a dog caused a phone line to go open as a barking dog pulled the receiver from the hook. Police traced the unusual call to a dog’s solo moment on the line and the incident appeared in local notices.

Hawthorne WN. J Price Gasper

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