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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1939

Page

7

Three youths convicted in county theft cases

Three youths were found guilty of theft under $50 by Judge Charles J. Matthews in County Court-at-Law No. 3. Adolph Serena and Alfred Muller received 30 day jail terms for stealing a motor valued at 45 dollars from Mabel Harrison, a Corpus Christi road resident, on June 26. Muller and Eugene Morgan faced a separate battery switch theft from J. C. Applewhite on May 1. Morgan was fined 115 dollars and costs with Muller’s case dismissed. Serena and Muller were also accused of taking a motor from John Phillins on July 8, Mukey was found guilty and sentenced to 15 days in jail with Serena discharged.

Charles J. Matthews Adolph Serena San Francisco Street Alfred Muller Mary Street Mabel Harrison New Corpus Christi Road Muller Eugene Morgan J. C. Applewhite Highway 66 South Morgan Serena John Phillins Corpus Christi Road Mukey Jaland

Meteor Detonating Meteor Light Up San Antonio Sky

Observers at Stinson field report a loud early morning explosion in San Antonio caused by a large detonating meteor flashing across the sky between 2 20 and 2 45 am The blast resembled a skyrocket burst and was not observed in Houston The meteor was said to have appeared to burst between here and Boston

Stinson Field San Antonio C. A. Anderson Noston Houston

Revival Sermon Theme Set at Open Air Church Event

Evangelist I R Yeakley leads a Thursday open air revival at Wesh and Fresno streets with the Bescon Hill Church of Christ as sponsor. Yeakley serves as minister for the church. He is also slated to speak Friday night on Instrumentsal Music.

Church of Christ I. R. Yeakley Wesh Fresno Bescon Hill

Backache Relief Promoted By Readily Available Pills

An old treatment claims to ease nagging backache and tired kidneys, urging readers to ask druggists for Bean's Pills or Doan's Pills. The ad asserts kidney and bladder issues cause backache, fatigue, and swelling, promising relief after decades of use.

Nature Tilery Lusetley Doan

Treating eczema itching with Resinol guidance

Readers are advised to wash affected skin with Retin al Soap and warm water to soften scales and crusts, then pat dry. Doctors favor oily ointments for prolonged contact, with Hesinol Ointment highlighted for quick relief and healing, promoting Resinol products and offering a free sample from Resinol Dept. 87 Bullimore Md.

Bullimore

Radio theft caught after chase near Saunders avenue

John Tseheriort on Buena Vista street heard a police short wave radio in his yard Wednesday night and called police. L G Dunaway pursued a fleeing car from Saunders avenue alley. dust marked its escape. John Mann on Saunders avenue reported a radio set and pensil battery theft attempt interrupted by Dunaway.

John Tseheriort Buena Vista Street L. G. Dunasray Dunaway Tysherharts House Saunders Avenue J. W. Mann Tscherhart

Marihuana Seized at Fredericksburg Road Station

Acting on three tips, deputies seized marijuana and seeds from a Fredericksburg road station. A 22 year old man identified as Charles Haywood was arrested as officers recovered seed, ground marijuana, cigarettes, and several pounds hidden under a car hood. Charges were being prepared.

Fredericksburg Road Jimmy Fore Fore Charles Haywood Alton Cade Lennis Brice Lee Rogers N. RK. McRae

Youthful Bandits Sought After Late-Night Holdup

Police hunted two youthful bandits who robbed Universal Package store manager Wright at 925 Roosevelt Avenue of 25 dollars just before midnight on Wednesday. Wright described a pistol and demanded whisky before the men fled as cab driver S Ryan pursued in a yellow cab, seeing one youth jump from the car into an alley.

Wright Universal Package Roosevelt Avenue S. Ryan

Junior Yanks Plan September Meetings and Events

The Junior Yanks of America troops plan a September meeting at 6 p.m. with regimental committee hospitality at Mrs. R A Finch's venue. A combined troop gathering is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Fans Field under Colonel Higginbotham. Drum and bugle corps will perform at the National Guard infantry armory from 7 30 to 9 p.m. at 25 South Flores Street for instruction.

Junior Yanks Haid Gol Earl A Hirginbotham National Guard Infantry Armory South Flores Street Finch

Silver-Tongued Lawyer in Brellbinder Radio Play

Len Tracy stars as a clever but unscrupulous attorney in The Brellbinder on R K O Radio. Barbara Read features as the lead female role in this gripping drama creating sharp courtroom tension and dramatic dialogue.

Gripping Arama R-K.o Len Tracy Barbara Read

New Orleans Trial Reveals Dr James Monron Smith Hotel Bills

Evidence from the first politics trial shows Dr James Monron Smith former LSU president ran up entertainment bills of about 100 at the Roosevelt hotel in December 1926 and January 1937. Co defendants include Dr Biattheymour Weiss and five men charged with mail fraud in a 75000 furnishings sale to Bienville hotel. The government says the furnishings were already owned and a check diversion paid the bill.

New Orleans James Monron Smith Louisiana State University Rootheit Biattheymour Weiss Halg Tronsevelt Bienville L. 8. Is Dy. Smith Rene A. Viosca Stalin Stalin's Account, Dr. Smith’s Costs At the Roosevelt Hotel Marjorie Smith Tn Society

Beaum on Texas leads in auto deaths this year

Beaumont tops Texas cities in safety achievements with nine point zero eight deaths per 100000 population for seven months. Waco reports three point two four, San Antonio leads all with ten point three one. Other city ratios listed include Laredo nine point seven one and Dallas six point four eight.

Austin Beaumont Lobher Texas Public Safety Department Waco Jefferson County San Antonio Laredo Galveston Houston Fork Worth el Paso Pork Arthur Dalla Amarito Wichita Dalla Corpus Christi

Kelly Hangar Contract Awarded to McKee of El Paso

Contract for a Kellyfield hangar was awarded to Robert E. McKee of El Paso by Capt. E. Dunstan, San Antonio quartermaster, with Washington instructions. Hangar size 275 by 300 feet, price 331700 dollars. McKee has built Fort Sam Houston structures. work underway on three other large Kelly field buildings and quarters for enlisted men and officers. Plans for ammunition magazines at Camp Stanley and new Dunran field buildings with appropriations are awaited.

Kellyfield Robert E. McKee el Paso E. ¥. Dunstan San Antonio Vicinty Washington Dunstan McKee Theview Fort Sam Houston Hospital Kelly Field Camp Stanley Dunran Field

Morgan Celebrates Quiet Anniversary

Morgan, the banker, marks his seventy second birthday in his Wall Street office today, the first he has spent in the United States in many years. Treasury data for September 5 shows receipts and expenditures with balances and debt figures, noting changes from the previous year and day.

Morgan New York Pierpont Morgan Wall Street United States Treasury

Widening Plans Approved for Alamo Plaza Park Expansion

City officials approved widening the Alamo Plaza park by 40 feet along the Alamo Cenotaph site at the request of sculptor Pompeo Coppini in charge of the memorial. A curb contract for 455 feet at 43 cents per foot was awarded to Rodgers and Stewart and Park Commissioner Henry Meln was tasked to oversee beautification work.

Alamo Plaza Park Pompeo Coppini Rodgers and Stewart Henry Meln

Red Subsidy Tales At Washington Exposes Moscow Funding

Ben Gitlow former general secretary of the Communist Party told the Dies committee Ludwig Martens the first unofficial Russian ambassador to the United States was the intermediary for the Russian funds to its country for the foundation of the party. Gitlow stated the party from its inception has been subsidized by Moscow.

Washington Ben Gitlow Communist Party of Dies Com Ludwig Martens United States Igh Gillow Moscow

Primrose Place WPA Project Approved for Road Upgrades

The WPA project for improvements on Primrose Place from Broadway to New Braunfels Avenue received approval Thursday. S. B. Tucker, deputy administrator in Texas, announced the federal grant of $1458 with sponsor funds of $852. Work includes shaping roads and installing bases for intersections.

Woman Arrested After Attempted Shooting at Home

A 36-year-old woman reportedly attempted to shoot B. A. Click at his Madison Street home Thursday. He wrestled the pistol from her after she snapped it three times and she fled in a taxicab before police booked Mrs. Jenn.

B. A. Click Madison’ Street Oilek Hie Jenn

Dr Jackson to Speak at International Cancer Conference

Dr Dudley Jackson will address the International Cancer Conference in Atlantic City New Jersey Thursday. He will discuss treatment progress and notable achievements in cancer care. Police report says a woman was taken into custody by City Detective F F Littlepage for assault to murder and unlawful possession of a pistol.

Jackson Dudley Jackson Atlanticyilly N. J Ette Pearl Pine Greek F. F. Littlepage

Illiteracy Drive Planned by WPA in Texas

Carl W. Huser state WPA education director announced a planned illiteracy drive to reduce illiteracy in Texas. The program will cooperate with the state department of education and local officials in cities and counties where the campaign will be conducted. It will begin in San Ceed around October 1.

WPA Texas Carl W. Huser State Department of Education Huser

Hollywood Figure Skaters Gather for Exhibition

Forty of the era’s leading skaters convene in Hollywood for a charity or promotional event led by Baye and Irene Dare. The show, tied to a new release by Sol Leisser for Radio, spotlights Dare in a featured routine.

Hollywood Baye Irene Dare Sol: Leisser

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