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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1939
Page
12
A returning ssptorist cautions against over reverent notices at a local Monterrey saloon named Cantina Silencio near the cemetery gate. Vivian Sweet mourns the missing brindle pit bull Big Boy as excerpts from local papers are acknowledged.
Vague items describe a Monterrey yard engine with twelve friends aboard, a detective Rex May discussing piano versus golf, and a sociology professor’s email about Georgia peaches. A shoe store manager, Mantlee Black, oddly releases the janitor by phone after a basement door jam. A party at the Vargas Delfin Almonguer homes collects names and finds spent bullets near a red garden.
Southside churches announce a joint worship service on Friday from 1 to 9 in the afternoon. Rev JensanWwig and several pastors will lead readings with participation from McKinley Avenue Methodist, Denver Heights Methodist, Denver Heights Presbyterian, Highlawn Park Presbyterian, First Pentecostal, and Southside Christian. The services will be held at Southalda Chelation churches with meals provided by Delta groups from the participating churches.
First attic accident victim of April is 16 year old Alwe Be Lima of 103 Correo Street. He died at Robe Bo Giren hospital from a fractured skull after the mitomobile he rode with his mother crashed into a telephone pole at King’s Court and Woodlaws Avenue shortly after midnight. Also injured were Arlive Leog 18 of 1440 Goat La Ved o, driver Paul Beres 12 of 219 Tavveon Street, and Candelaria Reyes 17 of 1668 South Lavedo Street. Patrolman Jeo Hesier investigated the crash indicating the youths were known to the driver. Two more pedestrians and several others were treated for injuries at Robert A. Green hospital following the collision at Mesquite and Idaho streets. Francis Ruiz 8 of 109 Lig Post Street and Mrs. Desse Vina 54 and Unie Gass 25 also suffered injuries.
Frightened residents hunkered in homes as twelve lions escaped from Brackenridge Park and roamed streets in the downtown area. Dogs and small pets were killed, while several people were injured in the scramble to reach safety. Police reported no confirmed fatalities as authorities paused downtown activity to contain the menace.
City officials pleaded for volunteers as a lion hunt intensified in downtown Alamo plaza. Intense pursuit led to barricaded doors and frightened zoo keepers seeking refuge in the auditorium after lions charged through the streets. Officials hoped the beasts would be wounded or killed before nightfall as dawn approached on April First.
A burglar broke into a second Hong store run by Sam Warris at 614 East Commerce and stole $35. Other stolen items include a guitar, clothing worth about $20, two hams, and small cash amounts from multiple locations including the home of Mrs Te J Roddy at 635 West Summit Bla. Police were alerted Saturday.
Improved business conditions in San Antonio were noted with visible increases in bank clearings and postal receipts. The March totals rose above February figures, with bank clearings around $14 million, and post office receipts showing substantial gains, while canal and freight figures also reflected growth.
A fragmentary March traffic report notes three fatalities and multiple injuries in the city. It references a Police or coroner statement, including names like M Lowther and local church figures, with dates around April and a meet at a Mrs I Ke Peters residence.
Police report a man identified as Tramp Shepnayd was found unconscious with a serious head wound at Live Oak and Commerce streets. He was taken to Crews hospital Saturday. condition unknown as doctors work to learn how the injury occurred.
A chaotic licensing day saw a surge in licenses issued, with officials reporting far higher totals than in prior years. O'Mara warned drivers could be arrested for driving with invalid tags as the rush persisted, while inspectors scrambled to process fees and renewals.
A 1927 license gates charge will be applied to tardy payers with a 2 percent penalty. Licenses issued for SIM passenger cars, 7808 tracks, 1403 farm trucks, Bee f walleys, 17L smuatererctoy and 30 said CATS are noted under the new scheme.
Police report a man identified as Seii Preston tried to steal a Kia gasoline tank at a shop on Austin street. He drove off after being asked to pay, leaving the victim shaken. Mrs Vermie Wastin of 2202 Diy Sai Drive advised police Saturday.
A fragmented scribble from a 19th century era column shows cryptic references to invitations, rivalry, and political tension. The garbled text mentions external figures, a man with a disease, and a chaotic scene of evictions and claims amid urban power struggles.
Police chased a suspect sequence ending at Brackenridge High School after a confrontation near a river route. Officers, including patrolmen and detectives, pursued the individuals along a street before detaining two suspects, ages 23 and another unnamed, near Broadwey and Potier street.
Wealthy society tale centers on Libby Holman marrying actor Rah Thames in a high profile union. Report notes lengthy list of connections, Boston and North Carolina ties, a praiseworthy life, and a forthcoming estate plan amid tabloid gossip.
Tennesseean will be guest preacher at a 10 day revival at the Grove Avenue Church of Chiles in Nashville. Services will begin at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily with a Sunday service at 1043 acm. The speaker, a native Texan, previously served as editor of the Christian Journal and hosted radio programs for years.
Reverend W. E. Hawkins, pastor of the Radio Revival in Wolvis for 12 years, will address a rally at the WC A auditorium. The program includes introduction of the Horstom Gideons group and a feature on presenting Bibles in hotels, hospitals, and other venues.
Victims recount hold ups in several city blocks. A bandit pressed a weapon against a man near Syca nore street and took 9.80 dollars. A grocer on West Laure street surrendered over 10 dollars after a pistol threat. Another man escaped a hold up near Swath Leonard street. A separate incident on San Patelo street netted a thief 20 dollars. Police report details vary and suspects remain sought.
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