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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1939

Page

5

Court crowd marshals tax trial at Mavericks court case

A San Antonio court hearing featured Maury Maverick and associates as grand jury indictments were handed down. Ten counts allege illegal poll tax payments with five felony indictments, naming Maverick and co-defendants. Witnesses and defense maneuvers outlined, including motions to quash, sever cases, and potential venue change.

Rhodius Grand Jury WE. W. McGrory Maury Maverick Rebecca Taylor George Glass Richard Wethey Serche Union St. Louis Signel E Nee Page Varius Nve Paul 5. Ross West Hart Avenue R. L. O'Brien Lowell Street Louis Rosca San Pedro Avenue Josephine Keir Texas

Jury duty by 10 year old Charles Gaffney shocks county

A 10 year old boy, Charles Joseph Gaffney, has been called as a juror for a fourth time in 15 years, sparking debate over his fitness to sit in judgment on Mayor Maury Maverick. Despite his insistence and ritual service since age eight, Charles was excused from jury duty to continue schooling, while authorities note his long preparation and honorary deputy status. The case involves ongoing legal proceedings with multiple witnesses and vigorous legal wrangling expected into the week.

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Traffic and Driving Knowledge Test for readers

The Eight prints a self test on traffic regulations in cooperation with the Alamo Motor Club of the AAA. Readers answer eleven questions with multiple choices, mark their picks, and send in graded responses via return envelope. Winners or curious participants can file their name and address for possible scoring along with a stamped envelope.

Dent J American Automobile Association Alamo Motor Club Gaia

Hat Pinch Parody Reveals Silly Style Of Purchase

A witty passage mocks hat fashions and pinch techniques in a sales display. It notes various named hat styles such as pork pie and Alpine while joking about which costs more. The piece ends by contrasting a political satire about county clerk restrictions with lighter ads for used cars.

Cnet Wille

Gideons urged to bid hotels support convention

Andrew Wyrenberk of Chicago urged Gideons to gain hotel cooperation by hosting all conventions dinners and theater events. The San Antonio gathering opened at 10 45 am with devotions by J W Moore of San Angelo and included a welcome by C V Dickerson of the Ministerial association and remarks by O T Goldsmith of Houston. A women’s meeting and banquet were planned with demonstrations of Gideon booths and a Sunday devotional to close the event.

Gideon J. W. Moore San Angoio C. V. Dickerson San Antonio Forde Wyambeek New York George E. Simpson Houston Y. A

Insurance Men to Visit San Antonio Conference

Insurance executives from Bankers Life and agencies directors plan an all-day meeting in San Antonio with craft members, followed by a luncheon with officials Monday at 12:19 pm at the Guiiler hotels.

Geral S. Nollen Bankers Life Insurance Copany Dea Moles, Yowa Winterble Bath Company San Antonio

Radium Costs Soar As Extraction Demands Vast Supplies

The text notes Radium is extraordinarily costly, requiring about 14,000 tons of ore per ounce, with a value around £700. It then shifts to a seasonal remark about party time and a fleeting advert urging readers to seek beauty products through Classification AG and Light Want Ada for beauty aids.

Bayer Aspirin Promises Fast Headache Relief

An ad touts Bayer Aspirin as a fast relief for nervous headaches. It highlights quick action with two tablets and a full glass of water, claims low cost, and urges asking for Bayer by full name rather than just aspirin.

Bayer Reeve Neadaches Gelil Bayer Aphtia

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