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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1939

Page

6

Static trend reshapes San Antonio school enrollment

San Antonio school district officials report a declining elementary enrollment while junior and senior high schools show rising numbers. Early 1940- period figures indicate a shift due to static population and a new registration program aiming for more accurate totals before classes begin.

San Antonio Scheol James Shea Altend Snre Schoaix Shea Alementsty Tas Filly Pisw Sheantuck

Jan Anderson Charges Stand

AUBTLY Sept 16 re port states councillor Jan Anderson faces continued charges amid a pension union protest. Austin correspondent notes the dismissal of a legislator misconduct claim, with telegrams demanding publication of details and renewed charges in the ongoing case.

Aubtly Paul Hollinday Durie Jan Anderson Pension Union Proacher Anderson Serit Austin Correspari Dentin Ilsmis- 2M Af Charzel

VFW to Stage Peace Rally in Baltimore

Veterans of Foreign Wars announce a large Peace In Baltimore rally on Sunday October B to urge neutrality and keep Americans out of a European war. Isnes H. Art hur, department commander, names Joseph Marth as chairman with Herbert O. How ers and Robert A. Grammes assisting. The event includes a parade from the Washington monument to the Pith Regiment arnsry and a keynote speaker.

Aldine Baltimore Ameties Isnes H. Arthur Joseph Marth Jldor Herbert O. Howers Robert A. Grammes Arther Asther Veterans of Foreign Wars America Howard Congress

Pastor Surrenders Wis Credentials

Fisher, former pastor of the Tyler Street Methodist Church in Dallas, surrendered all ministerial credentials to District Superintendent Harry Devere of the Dallas Conference. Pending Texas Methodist conference action in Dallas on October 25, the surrender suspends him from ministry until conference approval.

Dallas Virgik HH. Fisher Tyler Street Methodist Church Harry 5 Devare Pr. Fisher Devere Biel

Georgian to Vote Neutrality Change

ATLANTA Sept 16. Representative Robert Ramsty Democrat Chargial announces support for neutrality revision to avoid involvement in the war. He says the administration seeks to amend neutrality legislation early and is backing the effort to prevent entanglement.

Atlanta Robert Ramsty Chargial Neutality

Browder Barred From Using Hall

A federal court order barred Browder from using a Cincinnati city hall for a speech. Judge Doh Druifer Mudge noted the ruling limits the speaker’s rights and directed the protest to an alternative location in the city.

Septa Hinsi America Cincinnatis Miauc Jamely Fedark Doh Druifer Mudge Druziel Hisonin Binacezy Migiyn

Man Dies After Collapse on Van Ness Street

J. A. Banks, 61, collapsed Saturday on 612 Van Ness Alertl and was rushed to Roters Green hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police report unclear details as investigators review the incident.

J. A. Banks van Mees Street van Ness Alretl Roters Green Hospital Hae Duster Raymond Gerhard Canaweling Gp

Literacy Breakthrough Shocks Fetland Nation

A census-like report claims Fetland achieves a literacy rate where only one tenth of one percent of the population is illiterate. The surprising result comes despite Finland lacking compulsory schooling at the time, underscoring novel education approaches.

Sinland Fetland Finland Antalases

Girl 15 Found After Abduction Mystery Ends

In Minnesota, a statewide search for 15 year old Helen Wailyaine ended when authorities recovered her and returned her home. Details of the circumstances and location of the discovery were not disclosed as investigators continue the case.

Fyergue Falls Minn Helen Wailyaine

Picturesque Wile pottery student earns self portrait

A pottery student at Picturesque Wile, Nancy Pelletier, creates a life size self portrait with a ribboned pig and twils over her shoulders. The sculpture, baked and colored, is intended as a home décor piece and resembles the artist.

Wile Nansy Broadway

Gas Leak Hunted After Faulty Match Attempt

A chaos marked incident in a home on 4924 Basic Commerce shed area as Mrs Fl A attempted to light a gas risk with a match. Firefighters found damage inside the residence at number 82 and shuffled to secure the scene.

Fl A Genking Satuday Witemean

Boy’s double injury from horse and roller rink fall

A 12 year old, Josh of Henitie Mure dock, residence 1028 Caden street, reportedly broke his left arm after a horse fall on June 26. He returned home, then suffered a second mishap at a roller rink, leading to another arm injury.

Iupac Henitie Muredock Caden Street Robert B. Grenn Hospital Pam

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt Views on War and Peace

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt spoke at a Washington press conference outlining her belief in a world court to preserve peace and saying the United States should remain neutral until the truth is known. She urged calm and distinguished between the people and governments while noting neutrality legislation support and a possible shift by President Roosevelt.

Washington Cine United States Europe Eleanor, Roostyell Roosevelt Colemnly Roosevelt Sale Laton

Army Tests Bring Change and a Tender Hot Dog Claim

A Chicago report notes a new lab process claimed to render hot dogs as tender as their meat inside by dipping fat dogs in pineapple juice. Separately, the Army plans major reform of regular infantry divisions, consolidating to a streamlined structure with reduced officers and transport needs, while guard divisions stay unchanged. Monument works at 1462 East 34th Street suffered $500 in damage from a suspected electrical fault during a storm, damaging the facility and exposing the interior.

Chicago Rayofattan Onyney Blackithin

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