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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1939

Page

4

City Forester Leads $10000 Brackenridge Park Tree Project

City Forester Stewart Kine oversees a $10,000 New York A project in Brackenridge Park San Antonio directing driveway construction from Broadway beautification of Witte Tansern grounds and erection of a new repose garden. He describes stunted trees from exposed feeder roots and details removal of ball moss and root protection measures while planning to move several crowded trees and replant them. One hundred sixty boys in two shifts assist under Evan M. Todd as supervisor in daily forestry instruction.

Stewart Kine Brackenridge San Antonio King Broadway Tha Park Witte Tansern Kuyt Brackenridge Park Uae Ayer Spectum Leees Tras Evan M. Todd Perviser Otis Stowe City Forester Pia

Higher evolved thinker speaks at Blue Bunny Hotel banquet

Robert Thoms Combs sf Angeles lecturer on philosophy and psychology addressed a audience at the Blue Bunny Hotel banquet hall. He argued that a higher evolved thinker will not revert to base impulses and will advance through conscious discipline and thought.

Robert Thoms Combs Angeles Call Combs Blue Bunniet Hotel Af & P Tm Sanday

Murder case revived after 15 years in Texas

A long dormant murder charge surfaces revived against Tellex, Dominguez, and others linked to a 1931 shooting at a Chip Edras dance hall. Witnesses recount the event while authorities, including Sheriff’s deputies, pursue new legal actions and court dates. The case intertwines with local lawmen, an earlier release, and subsequent arrests as Texas investigations resume.

Peyre Corrigan Manel Tellazalbis Garela Sylvantre Cortez Web Domingue Fey Chipederas Vera Criz Stretty

New School Texts to Aid Bexar County Students

Over 5000 Bexar County Royal School children will use new books this year. Superintendent BR IW. May announced that roughly 8000 volumes arrived from state authorities. The rural schools will receive titles for all grades and dozens of subjects as classes resume on September 11.

Bexar County Royal School BR IW. May Starday Hob Wel Lok HI Leon ‘Valley Bilena Vieiar

Woman Is Fined in TRAFFIG TAG Liquor Tel Section 70 Per Cent

A city report shows Maverick administration traffic fines totalled 16215.96 over three months, vs 1837.40 previously. Laffle tag collections rose from 7 to 10 percent and 80 percent of tags issued were disposed of. Yellow tickets for parking were replaced by white red tickets covering all offenses. detailed fines, dispositions, and expenses are outlined, with several cases on installment plans and jury-trial filings.

Corporation Court Grél Maury Mayer Isk Leo Huth Uumbardt RtBo Temple Calhoun Metro Sibtcat

Woman Guilty of Unauthorized Whisky Sale in County Court

After a one day trial in County Court No 1 Judge MecColTim Burnett, Mrs. O. G. Lewis of 637 Avenue 8 was found guilty of selling whisky to J. Rich, inspector for the state liquor control board, on a date in April. She was fined 250 dollars. fifteen witnesses testified. Record notes earlier conviction for illegal sale on August 6, 19%.

Tle O. G. Lewis Avenue 8 Ms. Rich State Liquor Control Board Duce MecCol- Tim Burnett Lewis Carolina Fines Rich Cours Ran

Va. Heats Case in Louisiana

Federal case in New Orleans progresses with five defendants charged in a misuse of nails scheme. Testimony includes an auditor James A. Green and references to furniture and fixtures at a Loyola University related project valued at 675,000. Defense moves for directed verdict as judge Borati adjourns court until Monday.

New Orleans Seymour Wels Jamies Monrot Smith Louis C. Lesage Maute Hach J. Em Jory Adame James A. Green Shab Tawislana University Weyss Smith Arms Wart Borati

Postal Auxiliary Renames Mrs. Lowe to Lead National Clerks

Mrs. Herman H. Lowe of Washville Tennessee begins a consecutive term as president of the National Federation of Post Offices Clerks after an uncontested election. The Houston convention installed new officers for 1939 to 1941 including Mrs. Vernon R Lannon and others from Oregon, California, Iowa, and Minnesota.

Postal Auxiliary Lowe Tiouston Sept Herman H. Lowe Washville Tenn Tir Toutia National Federation of Post Nities Opporiuon Hehlzulions Houston Vernon R Lannon Core Bluths Lowa

NYA Groups to Get Aviation Work in Texas

NYA plans to give aviation experience to Texas youths, announced by J. C. Retari to NYA administrator Kellan. The program aims to provide ground aviation training and related activities with support from military and naval partners, including instructors and facilities in Texas counties and towns.

NYA Austin Texas J. C. Retari Kellan Evempment Texas Astronam Navy ALEPH Svocka Iules Cogent Dees Coe Pinter Ehed Herpsssyarty Inks Distn Banger ,Canvar, Heaton

Maury to Speak at Church Service

An announced church service will feature Maury as speaker with Rev O A Vestrides leading the gathering. Details include arrangements at the parish parlor and nearby centers, with expected attendance from community members.

Maury Mawy Maveriey Will Ape

Mattress Making Demonstration Set at District Me 110 Event

Miss Matic Strange, a home demonstration agent, announces a September 15 gathering of home demonstration agents from District Me 110 to learn how to wake Mattresses and make American cheese. Bernice Claytor and Maddox of A and M college will lead the session at Luther Burbank food laboratory at 9 am for 4-H club members.

San Antonio Matic Strange M_ callege Wil

Opposes Use of Tear Gas by County Officers

The text records a dispute among Bexar County officials over tear gas procurement and deployment. Saturday Uhr condemned using tear gas even if funded by his badge and taxpayers. Sheriff Will Wead and Commissioner J W Donnell clash over grenade supplies and riot control.

Donne Tut Wood Thadevilinsen Mlanausne Chirekes Bexar Lmst John Noel

Hoost for Mary In New York Debut After Year

Local theater scene celebrates Mary Meld in her most important role since moving to Holy Word Tring New York a year ago. May undergone curhcythonics Lescline fi Daieing Co-Ea.

Mary New York

Beauty Spot for & A Is Forecast Beauty Spot for & A

Beauty advocate Lackland promoting Mobile Alabama as a famed floral trail for attracting tourists. He cites Magnetia Gardens near Charleston and rising exhibitions along an 17 mile corridor drawing hundreds of thousands yearly from domestic and foreign origins.

America Sami Locks Taitd Mobile Alabama San Antoninos Magnetia Gardens Charleston G. Gu Mobye Africa Ite Oil Ua Undea Canibe Molifie Mrreh CREEL Jaycees Latkiant Lackland

AMC IGANGA MEET SLATED

Alfonso S. Perales, national director general of the Tenge of test Armorigans, announced arrangements for an Americanites monss meeting. The meeting aims to emphasize San Antonin's inhabitants have no use for any Sam. Perates noted league progress and discussed penalties and support for communists.

Alfonso S. Perales Tenge of Test Armorigans San Antonin Xnavent Chatrs Linkh Bie Geet

Daughters of the American Revolution observe day in San Antonio

The Daughters of the American Revolution stage a day of observance in San Antonio on Septem ber 77 with a radio address by Dr. Dayle Jackson a Oxford graduate. Local stores sponsor window exhibits and the Wille Memorial Museum displays the Shrine of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

Chalrain San Antonio Dayle Jacshaon Oxford University Te Wille Memorial Museum Puiblic Library

New School Books Promote Practical Reading and Colorful Design

The district plans new textbooks to replace old ones, aiming to boost reading, writing, and rithmetic with engaging titles. Fourth graders study World Folks geography, while fifth grade works on science through Nature's Wonderland and Swords in the Dawn for British history. Photographed pages, colored decorations, and sturdy bindings accompany the volumes. Enrollment may rise, with totals showing 6370 white and 96 negro students last year and 142 negro students in the current plan for Bexar County schools.

Pew May Ord wWamen Toper America Andy Facmicra Pny Calor Bexar Couinty

Hermann Sons Plan Annual Carnival in San Antonio

Hermann Sons of San Antonio announce the fourteenth annual carnival with Arthur G. Uh as president. Henry Riemer named shalre man of the Moance committee. Guido Ransleben chairs entertainment. Max Miedert leads booth and decoration. Orl Bichers heads publicity. The carnival runs five nights starting Ostaherrt week at the lodge building 525 South St Marys Street, recently enlarged.

Lie Hermaann Sons San Antonio Arthur G. Uh Henry Riemer Shalreman Moance Guido Ransleben Max Miedert Ahd Orl Bichers Hermann Sous Wolges Slchin Ir Gulles Waliding South St. Mary's Strevt Caraival

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