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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1939

Page

3

Record set in Grimming district court felony trials

Prosecutors aim to break the 1936 and earlier felony conviction records in Grimming District Court as 162 felonies have already been convicted since 1939. With four months left in the year, officials expect weekly convictions amid hundreds of pending cases and a looming grand jury action backlog.

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Pioneers Event Concludes Monday in Edinburg Days

PAWNBURG Sept 2.Thousand of Swim Texas volunteers are reported to flood Edinburg for Pioneer Days weekend events from Sunday to Monday. Activities include a city park softball game a courthouse square vesper service a rodeo and a parade led by Berit R W Dant with Miss Lucyle 7 ards and Tad Dweas. The celebration honors Valley pioneers with a child parade a cowboy parade and an address by Conway West. A carnival exhibits and rodeo close the event Monday night.

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Former S A Man Finds War Haven in Europe

Ernest J. Laubscher, former president of San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, traveled in Europe after a Geneva halt in a Genoa to Wavesabe trip. his brother-in-law Hyman confirms he is well in Geneva. He has been touring Europe for 94 days.

S. A Ernest J. Laubscher Rheim

Americanism Mass Meeting Planned by League of Americans

Alonso Perales, director general of the League of Americans, announced plans for an Americanism mass meeting of citizens of Hispanic descent. He said the gathering aims to show Anglo-Saxon citizens that Communists and their un-American doctrines are unacceptable and must be fought. A meeting was set up with committees to organize the event and notable members named to coordinate.

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Revenue Stamps Income Decreases in 1849 Fiscal Year

A late 19th century report notes revenue from treasury stamps fell to 1,030, etc. The tobacco, alcohol, and cigarette tax components show declines while overall receipts slipped from record highs. The report highlights state fiscal data through August 31.

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Life Saving Awards Urged for Two Scouts

Officials from Concho Valley courts recognize two scouts for lifesaving actions. Raymond Talley Houston and Edward Winters were credited with saving a life after a pool electrical shock incident, prompting officials to push for national recognition.

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Stutsman Seeks School Changes for San Antonio

Stutsman outlines gradual reforms to expand services in San Antonio schools, including kinder and junior college, adult education, and a redesigned instructional system. He stresses cautious change, summer recreation links, classroom testing, and reduced red tape to empower teachers while aligning with budget constraints.

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Maury Labor Day Parade Schedule Stirs Local Plans

The city readies a Labor Day parade featuring Mayor Maury Miccoricy and candidates Paul Steffles and C. Ray Davids. Commissioners will attend with Alber Chavez and the mayor’s entourage, planning a public event as residents prepare for festivities near Boerne and Font Attordingly.

Maury Miccoricy Lewalle Boerne Asayeelyl Alber Chavez

Wood Yards and Winter Wood Supply Readied

Wood yards report full stock of winter wood with Ban Ardortio prepared for the season. Salesmen note demand may spike after light frosts, as homeowners stock up in advance. Many buyers purchase small quantities regularly, rather than one large order, to pace through the season.

Ban Ardortio Winly Antonigus

Five hurt in Los Angeles traffic accident aftermath

Five persons were injured late Saturday on San Antonio streets in Los Angeles following a traffic mishap. Among the injured are Ella Rucker, 80, and Vernie Murphy, 74, with one seriously hurt. Firefighters responded to the scene at Thickberry and Montana as a grease fire shortly afterward drew attention near 3617 Broadway. Several injured were treated at the scene, with Mrs Murphy uninjured.

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Firemen hear Ammuay talk on prevention drive

Mayor Maury Maverick spoke at a Saturday meeting with fire department leaders Chief O A Hart and others outlining a new home inspection program for fire prevention. He praised the department for honesty and urged officers to avoid political favors while enforcing needed safety improvements during National Fire Prevention Week.

Maury Maverick Satitany Fire Department

Club Members Get Chance to Speak at Weekly Meeting

Alberti secretary of the Technical club thinks he has solved the problem of finding speakers for the regular weekly meeting. Saturday he sent a postcard to members announcing the program Tuesday at the Blue Contact hotel. Each member will have his chance to speak, with stories of vacation and experiences.

AL G Alberti Techsical Cab Arnizathion Enders Blue Contret Hotel

Patterson Returns From Eastern Tour To Invite In San Antonio

Patterson, manager of the convention bureau of the chamber of commerce, returned Saturday from a trip to Washington New York Buffalo and Chicago. He visited to invite organizations to hold their meeting in San Antonio.

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Sunny San Antonio Arctic Jobs in Cold Workrooms

Workers at the Fireproof Warehouse and related firms endure extreme cold as part of duties in freezing rooms. The text notes clothing needs from fur coats to heavy cloth and fur-lined garments, with temperatures around 23 degrees below zero in some spaces and much milder elsewhere.

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