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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1939

Page

10

Uhr Stirred Up Over Plea for Lie Detector

County commissioners debated funding a lie detector for the sheriff, with J W Donnell pressing the issue and Uhr denouncing the idea as impractical. The court discussed related equipment needs and funding, while unrelated notes about cold storage and road funds surfaced during the tense session.

Uhr Ws Weed Reuben Fuh Uisr J. W. Donnell Donel Donnell Bob Sam Jim Donne Federal Surplus Emamedities Commission San Antonio Bridget C. W. Anderson

End Festinity Program Climaxes Mexican Independence Fest

A three day Mexican independence celebration in San Antonio ends with a Saturday night double program. The Mexico City police band directed by Velina Ferrez performs at Snaken Garden Theater while the Swastika club presents A Night in Mexico at the San Pedro Playhouse for Mayor Maury Maverick and General Omar Josefe. Gus Garcia hosts a masked dances and songs arranged by Adela Hidalgo with Tidoro Lire directing the Swastika orchestra. Miss United States and Miss Mexico contestants are highlighted as talks by Samuel Rocka are given. The event began Thursday at San Pedro park and concludes Sunday with serenades at the Governor's Palace and a luncheon for the band.

San Aitonio Velina Ferez Mexico City Snaken Garden Mexico Maury Maverick Omar’ Josefe San Pedro Playhouse Meilin Gus Garcia Adela Hidalgo Tidoro Lire Riko Dorothy Lang United States Maria de Luz Magnanas Samuel Rocka Rulestown Latin-American Confederation San Pedro Park

Fugitives From Hay Fever Gala in Galveston

Galveston on September 16 reports an influx of hay fever fugitives seeking a neutral port where sea breezes provide relief from ragweed. The island chamber of commerce announces a second annual hay fever contest to crown hay fever king and queen with a ceremony on October 21. Former Governor James V. Alfred, now a federal judge in Houston, may serve as master of ceremonies.

Galveston Cinsy Chamber Et Commerte James V. Alfred Honslaw Yeas Texas Swift Comeda

O'Daniel Pardons Pair in Robbery

Governor W Lee O Daniel grants full pardons and citizenship to T L Sutherland and Ovid Mathis linked to an Atlantic Texas bank robbery. The pair were pardoned on the board’s recommendation and will have a cenotaph memorial area cleared for landscaping work.

Austin W. Lee OD T. L. Sutherland Ovid Mathis Atlantic Texas Carleton Adams Gay Prajert Erhor James Alfred Texas Board Jow Hedges O'Daniel

Hats go to San Antonio men in presidential measure contest

San Antonio men competed to have head sizes measured by the Vorke Brothers device. The closest head to President Roosevelt’s size won $95 plus a $5 topper, with daily prizes for near matches. The contest runs into Monday as more hats are awarded from featured lucky photos in The Light.

San Antonio Roosevelt Vorke Brothers San Perez Street

East Texas Fair to Open Monday in Tyler

The thirtieth East Texas fair opens in Tyler on Monday September 28, combining agriculture and recreation for a week. Exhibitors come from Smith Cherokee Henderson Van Zandt Rusk Uyghur and Wood counties. Highlights include a horse and mule show, 45 feeder beef calves from 4 H club youths, beef and Jersey cattle displays, and nightly open air revues with refreshments and dancing after the show.

Tyler East Texas Smith Cherokee Grope Henderson van Zandt Rusk Uyghur Wood Jersey

Last of 5 to Free farm Captured

HUNTEVILLE Sept 16 Anastacia Rodriguez 34 year old convict from Wynne state prison farm was captured today to end the manhunt for all five convicts who staged a meal break Tuesday. Two men were killed during the break another wounded and recaptured and by Thursday the fourth was apprehended. Rodriguez who had been serving 4 life sentences for robbery and two other cases from El Paso was captured at Phelps seven miles east of Huntsville while following prison guards to stray. Guard G R Thompson fired over at him and Rodriguez surrendered.

O Istray G. R. Thompson Rodriguez Thomson

Maury Mayerick Ready for Trip to Washington and New York

Mayor Mayerick plans Sunday departure for Washington to join AL Be nhayorn forum with Mayor LaGuardia to tackle wartime municipal challenges. He will meet NYA officials on the viliita street project and discuss four low income housing projects in San Antonio. From the capital he goes to New York to seek foundation support for the Hispanic museum and library in the Vallita colony restoration. Ray Davis, acting mayor pro tem, will occupy the mayor’s office during renovations.

Maury Mayerick Washington DB. G AL Benhayorn Plorellg H LaGuardia New York Europe Mayerick NYA U. S San Antonio National Capital New York City Ray Davis Lax Act RA Sines Davis Magat'n

DAR chief calls DAR service to nation on Constitution Day

Washington Sept 16 Henry M Roberts Jr president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution urged the organization to hold firm to the faith that human liberties achieved through centuries of effort can and must be preserved as Constitution Day approaches tomorrow.

Washington Cins Birs Henry M. Robert Jr The Daughters of the American Revolution

Mann Names Tirade Conference Group

Attorney General Gerald G. Mann announced a volunteer committee to work with the council of state governments on enacting uniform legislation and removing trade barriers. The group will attend the trade patcher conference in Denver on September 28.

Radio Programs of 1990s Ames and Nearby Stations

A dense list of radio show times and programs across AM and FM bands, featuring stations KTSA WISA WOAT KSAC KABC WOAI KONO and others. The schedule includes religious services, music hours, talk, and variety programs with performers such as Major Bowes, Vernon Gauer, and Orson Welles, with multiple daily time blocks from early morning to late night.

BNAC Wisa—Businees Ena Nee CN Risa Bowes Capitol Gall Tale Lacan Budey Honerts Lwear First ‘Presbyterian Church First Baptist_ Church Hag—ree Alamo Muster Aunt Fan- CN Chienss ‘University Wang Nowa Py ae Ceoteri_Ore Youne Pesole Seay. Kmag Vernon Gaver RTSA Muronesh News Rowndun Yael Tennia Singlen Woal Ont Fashioned Roreel Hone Karc Texsa Hall of Fame Elory Queen Cuashe Asecacthy Posien Seiaty Cn AMAC TORP Kisa WOAI Hollywood Praphouse Farol HABO TSN WMAC Provincers Eton Boys CIA RABC Goodwill Nour KONO RTBA Orson Welles Timmly Tunes Etsa Wal McCunn M.o—Preddy Matlin Orch

Tomorrow's Morning Radio Schedule Across Stations

A detailed list of Monday morning programs spans KTSA KSAs and related outlets. Highlights include The Bye-Owanere Breakfast Club, Sons of the Sunny South, Aunt Jenny, Hilltop House, and Texas programs like Eye-Owen BAS-M, with live news, weather, and community features interwoven among musical acts and talk shows.

Sons of the Sunny South Lew Presto Owen Bas Miyrt Saree Hilltop Howe Jenny Alesbi Ansa Texas Kan Gary A. A Tstace Man Sutin Dickey Fexia Far Kant Rowe

Parked car and home thefts reported in local area

A series of thefts were reported to police Saturday. Leo Martinez of 1012 West Travis Street said a battery was stolen from his parked car in his yard. Aransas and Hickberry streets owner Tame NaPer reported a motorist drove off with items loaned for repairs. Mollie Shrophire of 16 East Elmira Street reported a wheel stolen from her car. Andrey Amith of 163 Worth Street reported theft of tools fishing tackle and clothing from his room. Mamie Cole of 208 Shenans Wood Street reported a prowler at her home early Sunday and Mrs C Coop of 1625 Broadway reported a window peeper.

Leopoldo Martinez Travis Atreat Tame Naper Aransas Hickberry Dire Mollie Shrophire Elmira Street Andrey Amith Worth Street Mamie Cole Shenans Wood Street Ratunday Mra. C. Coop Broadway

Youth Shot Dead by Bandit at Dance Hall

Raymond Joseph Kirschner 21 died after a bandit fired during an attempted hold up at a St. Louis county recreation hall. He had attended a dance and was returning home when struck on the right chest. died instantly.

Louis Sep Raymond Joseph Kirschner St. Louis Kirschner

Hearing Set in Borger Slaying

Borger, Sept 18. Hearing set Sept 25 for Joseph Louis Wrench 42, a truck driver, charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Ray Gosnell 19 his brother in law. Wrench waived preliminary hearing and was held.

Borger INS Joseph Louis Wrench French Ray Gosnell Lout Bati

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