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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1939

Page

12

Ghostly figure spooks crowds at campus parking shed

A white sheet masked man at a campus parking shed startled crowds near the Catholic University area. Attendants and locals fled as rocks were thrown to scare the ghost away, then the figure vanished into the night.

Pridap Trent & Pound Wieht Peices T Ed Johnson St. Mary's University Iq School Mus Pe Mr. Chest Bulding Mr. Johnson Ionarepia

School safety moves planned for city patrols

The opening of school year brings renewed efforts to protect children from traffic hazards. The school day patrols will be organized in public and parochial schools under supervision of the Motor Club. B. Cappock is executive secretary and S. L. Dobbs named to work with police. Sixty-nine patrolmen will join fifteen new patrols this year. Patrols will be at all elementary and junior high schools with captains and lieutenants to supervise. The American Automobile Association supports the effort, and officials plan wide cooperation with the South.

Nand Alain Mator Goppock Motor Club

Recall Rally Targets City Officials In San Antonio

County officials faced a public recall rally at the Municipal auditorium with speakers demanding stances on Mayor Maury Maverick. Attorney R. P. Coon urged officials to declare positions, naming several judges and local figures as expected backers or opponents of the recall movement. An audience of supporters signed recall petitions as organizers formed United Americans of San Antonio with pledges against candidacy during the campaign.

Maury Maverick Fue Posice Lous W. Lipscomb BNC AL & Yeveat Municipal Auditorium R. P. Coon County Officie John R. Shook Shook Bat Hart McCormick Albert Trawalter Tom Wall W. Wood Malky Mayerick Americas Bat Cardigan Raymond Gerhardt Constanlen S. M. Meeks Alexander Boynten Coyergh United Americans of

Bridge Job Let Across Ci Belo Creek In Bexar Guadalupe

A contract for a concrete and steel foundation for a bridge across Ci Belo creek at the Bexar Guadalupe county line was awarded to Alfred Nolte of Seguin. Total cost will be 46201 dollars with the counties contributing 22587 and the WPA covering the remainder.

Bexar-Guadalupe Cibelo Creek Bexar-Guadalupe County Alfred Nolte Seguin

Lipsccom Home Looted In Weekend Burglary

Sen Antonio Lipscomb reports his Neighbors saw four youths leave the residence at 152 Bush Greig Place after a burglary on a day his home was unoccupied. Calvin Hunt and Terre Wells residents report thefts including cash and items from autos. Other incidents include a sign theft from Akers Funeral Home and a radio stolen from a Birch Street home. Frigid shipments of frozen rabbits are sent from Australia to Europe yearly for food.

Sen Antonio Prowles Eller Wedray Lipscomb Louis W. Lipscomb Tapscomb Bush Greig Place Calvin Hunt Terre Wells Waverly Avenue Mun Avenue Lor J. C. Livingston Broadway Birch Street Ada Walkey Edgar C. Jong South Cross Street

Elusive Weather Warnings Prompt Casual Recall

A fragmentary note mirrors a chaotic broadcast about storms and policy. The piece references a weather bureau warning and a repeated rule about keeping Atlantic and Pacific regions in a cool damp place, with unclear author details and dates.

Homecoming at Alamo Methodist Amid Winter Schedule Changes

Alamo Methodist plans Homecoming Sunday with special music and a matching service including performances by the Galug Horn ensemble. The winter schedule will be elective or adjusted, with Hemreaming day and related events noted for parishioners.

Alamo Methodist Wilnelude Hf. Cleavenget

Man Arrested After Wild Chase and Marijuana Possession

City detectives arrested Mike Sanchez, 37, after a wild chase on Saturday. He allegedly possessed marijuana cigarettes when caught. Detectives C. W. Lee and A. B. Neal, with a state highway patrolman, made the capture and took him to the city jail on a possession charge.

C. W. Lee A. B. Neal Mike Sanchez Wis

Child Injured in Hit and Run Near 229 South Vharedo Street

Four year old Rodelgars suffered body bruises and a cut above the left eye after a motorist struck and fled near Aironet Street. Witnesses say the driver appeared to lose control as the child crossed the avenue, leaving the scene without stopping.

Devite Rodelgars South Vharedo Street Sailiday Rir

Polish Immigrant Finds New Life in America

Joe Blend a 12 year old orphaned Polish immigrant who narrowly avoided conscription, works at a San Antonio packing house while studying English in night classes. He praises American life, notes longer hours for less pay back home, and expects Britain and France to prevail in the European conflict. He plans to stay in San Antonio and later joins his father.

Joe Blend Pubay Unites States Kamigeimt Gunter Hotel Mt Pol Pala Wid America Alee San Antonio Poland Brend Hiller Tie Sis Blend

Fire engine from New York visits San Antonio on way to San Francisco

A New York City fire engine on a cross country run stopped in San Antonio on Saturday on its way from Houston to San Francisco to assist at the San Francisco World's Fair fire. The long journey featured the tale model Hydra dyn e engine arriving after a delay caused by travel hurdles.

Riga Tory New York Fry San Antonio San Francisco Sab Antonio Fron Houston

Fire crew departs at noon for Paso trip

Chief Arthur B. Hickox, Mrs. Hickox and four volunteers leave by Paso at noon Friday. Grover Whalen, head of the New York tilt, designates the crew as National Fire Company No. 1. Mrs. Hickox is nicknamed Lire queen by Mayr Lachiantin of New York City. Five songs have been dedicated to her. The fire truck left New York on August 12 and Hickox expresses gratitude for the San Francisco arrival on September 18.

Paso Arthur B Wild Bill) Hickox Hickox Grover Whalen New York Tilt National Fire Company No. 1 Mayr Lachiantin New York City New York Hickex Express San Francisco

Wife of Nazi official's wife seeks US passport extension

The narrative follows Mrs. Gayl Von Neve, wife of a German official, who lingered in Austin with her children after a three month visit. With WWII looming, she faced a passport expiry and possible deportation, while immigration officials debated extending her stay as her status was scrutinized amid U.S. policy and wartime strain.

Gayl von Were Saburdey United States von Neve Geena Hwo Nil Walter Gera Eitiens New York Tey Sotts Austice Stv Irdern Meybank

Boys Club Auxiliary Plans Fall Activities

The Boys Club Auxiliary at 712 Dolorosa Street in Wippin Tucainy announces fall activities starting September 15. Recording Secretary Mrs. Gus T. Jones, president, invites all who wish to aid in the work to attend the meeting at 220 p.m. and help support the allied program. The keynote will include a speech on Americanism as a principal objective of the effort.

Dolorosa Street Wippin Tucainy Gus T. Jones P. mi al Fone Aixillary Skesaing

Women Lawyers to Hold Meeting at Plaza Hotel

The San Antonio council of the National Association of Women Lawyers will hold its monthly meeting at the Plaza hotel. Thursday, Miss Adele Conger will discuss new trends in the Supreme Court decisions.

San Antonio The National Association of Wooen Lawyers Slaza Hotel Bomm Adele Conger Supreme Court de

Man Wounded in Front of Cafe on East Market Street

San Miguel told officers a dark coupe drove by and a shot was fired at him while standing at the 200 block of East Market Street in front of a cafe. He was wounded and taken to the county hospital. police call the incident a mystery shooting as they investigate.

San Miguel Aarvera Tyeeb Gabueday Renin Rover B. Sireen East Market Street

Globe Firm Secures Guide Printing Contract

The Globe Ponting company won a county printing bid on Saturday to print seven preemie guide books. Their low bid stood among four proposals, with a deposit of 235 dollars posted as security for factory work promised by the county commissioners led by Robert L Uhr.

Globe Glove Ponting Company County Commissioners' Craet Sprth Iter Commissuoer Robert L Uhr Cab de Mewank

St Marks to Hold Teachers Service and Breakfast

St Marks Church announces a teachers service at San Antonio with Rev Everett Danes officiating. The event, sponsored by St Murenvetsuild, will feature a breakfast served by volunteers after the service, and all teachers are invited.

St. Marks Spielol Aervices San Autenio Mark Everett Danes St. Murenvets

Grove Sorority to Form Drill Team

Grove Sorority plans to organize a drill team with members invited to a social at Mrs. Gora Bentebel’s home at 64 Kaylan Avenue. The gathering featured the sorority’s officers and prospective pledge members as guests.

Relative of 5 A Man Drops Dead in San Antonio

Police were asked to notify Allan Salbert of the death of a relative, with a telegram from Mrs Edward Rival of Westwego, Louisiana, noting the death and seeking notification. The report mentions Edward Rivet as a relative and references Ortegas in the context of the telegram.

San Antonis Allan Salbert Edward Rivet Earward West Wego

Dyer to Open Revival at Del Yon Church

Nerina D. Dyer, pastor of the Ghetstian phuten at Del Yon, will open a revival at Vie Sarith Side India church on North Pyose street. Min Rev. Joseph D. Armistead of Baston reports music will be provided by Mex Dy, wife of the evangelist. Bergvlers will be held daily with Saturday off, through Replenther 4.

Eevampelist Nerina D. Dyer Ghetstian Phuten del- Yon Vie Sarith Side India Church Soil Pyose Sireet Joseph D. Armistead Baston Mex Dy Evangelist Bergvlers

Firemen Break In To Recover Burned Cake In San Antonio

A Saturday incident at 319 Glenmore Avenue Vale involved a cake festival. Mrs Earl Ensley locked out after leaving cake in oven. Firemen forced the door open to access the oven and recover the cake, which was burned beyond edibility.

Sai Antonio Moneda Road Glenmore Avenue Vale Earl EL Ensley Dow

Peterson, Kerrville business leader, dies at Kerr County hospital

Sidney C Peterson, a rancher and pioneer business figure in Kerr County, died Friday night at Bai An Fang Hospital. Native of Tames County, he settled in Kerr County over forty years ago and, with his sons Tol and Charles, built the Kerrville Hus company, a leading local enterprise.

Sid C Peterson Wee Weg I Roveville Syilarday Siri G. Peterson Dye Tin Coursey Yelere On Bai An Fang Tames County Petersson Kerr County Vane Jude Tol Charles Kerrville Hus Compny Uiree Texas

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