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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1940

Page

5

Three Chapers Found in Bexar County Registration Notes

By John Luter a fragmentary report lists three chapters or individuals connected to registration and serial numbers in Bexar County. Names such as Joe Sam Del Nixon and Jimmy Ladney appear with school group ties like the Silver Keys and Vikings. The item mentions other local figures and a Rotary Club note about stray dogs in Amritsar, India.

John Luter Dee Bexar County Joe Sam del Nixon Wake Just Jimmy Ladeney John ‘Rente Ton Lavern Pass Vikings Bert Meyer Lords Dorothy D. Bil Hardeman Austin

Labor Deadlock Tests Final Adjournment Hopes

Washington November 16. Labor issues delay Congress as leaders seek final adjournment next week. Logan-Waller bill aims to ease court review by agencies like the Securities Commission while labor act revisions face Senate opposition. President Roosevelt backs action, Mills to a labor board vacancy triggers resignations and possible shakeup.

Washington Congress Securities Commissiay Senate House William Green American Federation of Labor Dellaconta Unis Sinice Roosevelt Fierry A. Mills Labor Board

St Pauls Plans Thanksgiving Service at Church

A Thanksgiving service will be held at St Pauls Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday under Pastor Rev Alfred C Rast. The service chair is FB W Heintzen. A one day special offering will be taken to pay the church debt.

St Paul's Lutheran Church Alfred C. Rast FB. W. Heintzen

Roosevelt Applies Naturalization Act to Greece War Status

President Roosevelt extended the neutrality act to Greece last night, officially recognizing that Greece and Italy are at war. The move subjects shipments to the coastwise and carry restrictions and bars American travel on Greek vessels, aligning with ongoing European hostilities.

Washington Roosevelt Greece Gresce Italy

Missionary to Speak at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Service

The Rev. Thomas McDonald, a missionary from Europe, will speak at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church this Sunday at 5:45 p.m. He will also show motion pictures of recent events in Europe and has traveled through Germany Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Austria Italy and France as general secretary of the American Bible Missionary of the European Chrise saryana.

Germany Poland Czechoslovakie Hungary Austria Italy France

St Cecilia Bazaar and Supper Planned by Parish

St Cecilia parish will sponsor its annual turkey supper and bake sale in the school hall at 212 South Presa Street starting at 5 p m Tuesday according to Mrs Robert E Beng publicity chairman

St. Cecilia’s Cecila's South Presa Street Robert E. Beng

Sing Meet Set at Nazarene Church

The Cedar Grove Church of Nave arene at Bergheim hosts a county wide singing meet at 12 p.m. Sunday with local groups gathering for a community musical event.

Nazarene Church Cedar Grove Navearene Bergheim

Multe Plant Idle as Strike Runs Day One in Downey

Downey Calif Nov 16 United Automobile Workers pickets blocked the Vultee aircraft plant gates and 20 planes scheduled for completion yesterday remained idle on the line as government trouble shooters sought a settlement amid the first day of nationwide airplane plant labor unrest. A native spokesman said the next move would come from Washington.

Downey Calif Vultea Hie United Automobile Workers Washington

Rector to Speak at Zonta Meeting on Universal Language

The Rev. Everett Jones rector of St. Mark's church will address the Zonta club on Universal Language Wednesday with Mrs. Tekla Staffel as chairwoman. At Tuesday's board meeting the club voted to give 30 to the Community Chest. Members Mrs. Staffel Eunice Bages and Monta Hunter led in the chest advance gifts division.

Everett Jones St. Mark's Church Zonta Club Tekla Staffel Community Chest Mrs. Staffel Eunice Bages Monta Hunter J Advance Gifts

Prospect Hill Methodist Church Opens Open House

Rev and Mrs Theoex host Prospect Hill Methodist Church open house Monday evening from 7:40 to 9 p.m. Members are invited to attend this church event at the Prospect church site.

Prospect Church Vhr Theoex Prospect Hill Methodist Church

Turkey Supper Set by Havlandate Church

Havlandate Methodist church schedules a turkey supper Tuesday from 6 to 9 p m to raise funds and review progress on the church building program. Local residents invited to attend and support the event.

Havlandate Methodist Church

County weighs mandamus to release food stamp funds

County officials discussed using 50000 in a revolving fund for a federal food stamp program. A potential mandamus action would test legality of county sponsorship. Attorney General opinion deems plan legal and 14 other cities already run similar programs. Judges and commissioners debated funding sources and legality before proceeding.

Edgar Garvey Gerald Mann Jim Donnell Rudy Staupenbeck Pla Sam Anderson Charles W. Anderson

National real estate boards push tax revision and joint advertising drive

Philadelphia November 16 The National Association of Real Estate Boards outlined a tax revision campaign to curb federal capital gains and estate taxes on real estate and invited state and local groups to cooperate in a joint effort. The convention ended with a resolution endorsing tax reform and promoting real estate classified ads as the most effective medium. Kenneth Keyes reported that about one third of sales commissions stem from classified advertising and that many boards allocate over 70 percent of ad budgets to newspaper classifieds.

Philadelphia Philp W. Kniskern Philadel Ceeding Newton Chi+ CARO Tell Kenneth 8. Keyes

Wife Forced to Drop Role as Sister in Court Battle

In Chicago Roy Irving Kien a 32 year old prizefighter was ordered by Judge Rudolph Desort to stop portraying his wife Husrlet 25 as his sister. The injunction bars further misrepresentation in public events connected with a Salvation Army revival campaign led by Major Will Pnaying. The case notes the open-air service planned for Alamo Plaza and East Houston Street at 7 20 p m with Citadel services at 313 East Commerce Street and at the Army Citadel later.

Chicago Roy Irving Kien Husrlet Rudolph Desort Hlehn Angie Paign Maj Will P Apelad Func Alamo Plaza Irving Houston Street Army Citadel East Commerce Street

Women’s Chorus to Perform at Aighland Park Church

The women’s chorus of Aighland Park Presbyterian Church will present a program Sunday at 1 pm. Rev. Bexter D D Greer will deliver a sermon titled The Gules of Prain. Chorus director is Mrs. Le W. Kennedy with Mrs. R. W. Borchers as pianist.

Aighland Park Presbyterian Church Bexter D. D. Greer Prain le W. Kennedy R.W. Borchers

City Baptist Youth Meet Scheduled

City Federation of Baptist Young People will meet Sunday at 8 0 p m at the First Baptist church. Glen Dromgoole, president, will preside. A program will be presented by senior B. PU

City Baptist City Federation of Baptist Glen Dromgoole

Trinity Resumes Candle Service This Sunday

Trinity Methodist Church will resume its candlelight service starting this Sunday at 5 30 p m each week. The resumption marks return of the weekly observance led by church staff and parishioners in the evening hour.

Trinity Methdlist Church

May Watkins Will Lead at Services at Trevis Park Church

Semiet of the young people's worship will lead Sunday morning service at Trevis Park Methodist church. May War Marshal Wilkinson will lead the evening worship.

May Watkins Trevis Park Methodist Church Marshal Wilkinson

Steel Mills Otake in Midland November strike ends

The Otake Steel Company mill in Midland resumes production after a weeklong stoppage as about 4300 workers vote 62 percent to return to work. Union says talks will address grievances including a 12 1 2 cent hourly wage increase in one department.

Midland Feructote Steel Company Millx Lagain United States Erith Stes! Workers Organizing Committee

Family Seed Suspect Shot in Boston Kidnapping Case

Boston dated report says Paul Gould was shot by police before his mother, sister and brother as he entered their home during a high speed manhunt. The suspect, linked to the Vermont father and son kidnapping, was critically injured while officers pursued a rural mail carrier and a 9 year old boy released earlier. Police and federal agents tracked the suspect to a second floor apartment where Gould confronted officers and was shot.

Boston Uneir Paul Gould Vermont Federal Bureau of Invesgaton Jini Elsie Gould

Louisville Pastor Opens Revival at First Church

The Louisville pastor planned to open a revival at the First Church of the Nazarene located at 1810 North Colorado Street. Services were set for Sunday with preaching at 10:48 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., led by Celan J. Rogers of Louisville.

Louisville Celan J. Rogers North Colorado Street Jess Chelut Latter Day Saints Bueng Vista Street Hi. Turley Pone

Rev Heinrish to Speak at Austin Mission Festival

The Rev. Max C. G. Heinrish, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, will deliver a sermon at a mission festival at St. Martina Lutheran Church in Austin Sunday night.

Heinrich Austin Max C. G. Heinrish Zion Luttheran Church St. Martina Lutheran Church

Mexico School Dedicated in Memory of Harvard Students

Mexico, Nov. 18. U S Ambassador Josephus Daniels spoke at the dedication of a new Mexico school honoring Bronson Rumsey and Daniel Roosevelt, Harvard students who died in a 1989 plane crash near Creullus. Funds came from Charles Rumsey and CG Matt Roosevelt, and Puebla officials.

Canoitab Mexico U.S Josephus Daniels Bronson Rumsey Daniel Roosevelt Harvard University Criellus Matt Roosevelt Daniel Charles Rumsey Bronson Puebla

Final Rites Held for Bishop Howden

Funeral services were held in Albuquerque for The Right Reverend Frederick B. Howden bishop of the New Mexico and West Texas diocese who died Thursday ending his 26 years of service. Churchmen and lay leaders gathered for the rites marking the longtime Episcopal leader.

Howden Albuquerque N. M Frederick B. Howden Tursdey Srrvier New Mexico West Tezas Dlonese Episcopal Church

Advice to Lovelorn and Personal Plight in Letters

Dear Misa Fairfax fielded readers facing broken engagements and financial hardship. A 22 year old engaged to a 34 year old plans marriage around Christmas, but his mother distrusted the match. Another reader, 30, struggles with jobs, family pressure, and thoughts of self harm, seeking advice and escape through work and social aid. The column urges patience, timing, and practical steps like stable employment and supportive surroundings.

Clatrice Fairfax Misa Fairfax Hee Hiro Bara Dent Milan Fairfax al Gaugh Ney Oswers Loretta King Frag, Syns, Inc San Antonio

Vega Ministers to Meet at Trevis Park Church

The Methodsat Ministers association will meet at 11 a.m. Monday at Trevis Park Church. Members will discuss community outreach and upcoming services, inviting participation from area clergy and laity.

Sunday church services across San Antonio unite faith and prayer

A long list of city churches names, addresses, pastors, and service times across denominations including Spiritualist, Christian Science, United and Mission groups. Activities cover Sunday schools, morning worship, Holy Communion, youth programs, and evening services reflecting a diverse religious landscape in San Antonio.

San Antonio St Mark's Trevis Park Ey Everel Jonex San Antonio Theosophical Society Centerbury Milan S P.m Sula” I Beawlengey School Chan Aermon Brasher St John's Heckvong and Burnet Aard Bat

Catholic Church Feehwheek Panic at Sunday Service

Fragmented OCR text describes a Catholic ceremony disrupted by panic during a Sunday Mass at St. Marva parish. Details are unclear but suggest a disturbance around the sacraments and a 42 o’clock timing reference amid chaotic notes. No further concrete facts are readable.

Carson Strent Minnie Echo Nerviern Mom St. Marva

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