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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1935

Page

9

Plaza BFF DAVIS 30) and More Local Happenings

Alfred Hhode real estate man claims to be the first among Millett Roosevelt visitors while Roosevelt has La San Antonio supplied with presidential letters. G O McIntyre praises the Austin crowd as the prettiest and Water Winchell notes Dallas beauty. A resolution proposes engaging Will Rogers or another writer to broadcast the idea.

Millett Roosevelt Alfred Hhode Roosevelt la San Antonio G. O McIntyre Austin Texas Water Winchell serant+ly Dallas Willi Rogers Wetter

Political Insurgents and Word Games Dominate Local Debate

Anomalous remarks and party lines emerge as Maury Maverick leads Texas Democrats in challenging the McSwain bill. The Philadelphia Record highlights insurgents sweeping reform while a playful spelling game reveals linguistic quirks that captivate the town.

Hott, Maury Maverick Texas Philadelphia Record House Maury Maverick

Fragmented note hints at school event and dress market

OCR text shows a jumble mentioning a Tift player avoiding pain, Ben Reber advising merchandising, white thread dresses for graduation, Williams, Andi Les Zhen entertaining delegates at a convention, and a long vaudeville show. The garbled passage references a light and a tour question.

Ben Reber

Editorial clash over pedestrian corridor at Jefferson and Houston

State citizen Ralph F Fitz-Gibbon denounces police plans to block pedestrian traffic and accuses authorities of favoring newspaper vendors. He argues the narrow downtown crosswalk is essential to vendors and suggests police could reclaim it for the News vendors, claiming their long-standing rights. The piece frames a civic fight over street access and vendor influence.

Ralph F. Fitz-Gibbon Cerner Jefferson Houston Penge Pitt-Gibbon

Wandering Strangers Face Improvised Shelter Challenge

An odd report notes strangers wandering with limited seating, using a soap box as shelter amid makeshift corrals of barbed wire. The scene prompts the house rules committee to review the situation as city officials await Bathday night events and local ad writers classify notices for the Sunday paper.

Peace Strikes Warned Glashes Across Campuses

AP reports students nationwide staged a mass peace strike, with 195,000 walkers- out across colleges and universities, far above last year. Demonstrations ranged from peaceful to militant tactics. incidents included a student river plunge, vandalism, and scuffles at several campuses. leaders urged legislative inquiry and White House response.

Associated Press White House Joseph P. Lash The Nations Coleges

Culbertsons Edge Sims in Century Bridge Match Finish

New York April 2. Hist bridge match ends with Culbertsons defeating the Sims for 16 120 points in the 150 rubbers contest dubbed the bridge battle of the century. Sims concede little, but Culbertsons credit system success amid 102 hours of play and a pivotal last rubber slip by the Sims.

New York Ely Josephine Culbertson Mir Pal Slims Culbertson Snitch Sims Ciberson Culvertsons Enlirer Culbertsons Gulbertsons Ted

Astor and Thorpe Divorce Divides Child Custody

Hollywood April 13 Miss Mary Astor and Dr Franklin Thorpe faced a divorce after her failure to appear in court to contest the split. The custodies of their young daughter Marilyn were surrendered as property settlement was finalized amid claims of cruelty and disparaging remarks affecting her earnings.

Hollywood Calif Screenland Mary Astur Dr. Franklin Tharpe Astor Marilyn Thorpe Cones Miss Astor

Tent Meetings to Be Opened Sunday at TAS

The Church of the Four Square Gospel plans a tent meeting this Sunday on Buell Avenue and North 8 Mary’s Street with Miss Hare Granvoll in charge. Granvoll will speak each night, delivering holy gospel at 7245 Detroit except Saturday. she is assisted by Miss Sybil.

Church of Te Foursuare Gospel Tas Buell Avenue North 8 Mary's Miss Hare Granvoll Miss Granvoll Holy Geek D'etack

Pastor to Examine Class of Children at Highland Park

A class of 16 boys and girls will be examined by the Rev FAL Neumeister at the Sunday morning service at Highland Park Theran Church. The class will be received into church membership by confirmation at the Auntay night services. Dr B F Dreyer will be installed as recording secretary.

Fal! Neumeister Highland Park Theran Church B. F Dreyer

Lenten Devotions Daily at St Anthony Hotel in San Antonio

Daily Noonday Lenten devotions will be held in the tapestry room at the St Anthony Hotel during Holy Week. San Antonio Lutheran churches linked with the Missouri Synod sponsor. Rev E Xaspyr of Brady Will to deliver sermons. pastors serve as chaplains. Monday The Lenten Gall. Tuesday The Wake of Souls. Wednesday Am I Good Enough to Be Saved. Thursday Can the Gospel Save Mor. Friday The Substitute on the Cross. Services start at 12:20 pm and run 30 minutes.

Offerxl St. Anthony San Antonio

Services Planned for Holy Week Grace Lutheran notice

Special services at Grace Lutheran church during holy week include half hour devotions Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings led by Rev Marcus Rieke Br Paul F Heth will preach the Maundy Thursday sermon Thursday night Services held daily at 10 a m and 2 p m Good Friday On Easter Sunday two classes of juniors and one class of seniors will receive membership Two juniors and twenty four seniors mentioned in the text will be welcomed into the church fold

Grace Lutheran Church Marcus Rieke Paul F. Heth Seraion Batnt Willer Ingo

Laymen to Speak at Gospel Mission

Laymen will address the congregation of the International Gospel Mission at 56 Labor Street as part of holy week. Pastor J Sayers announces B Fisher will speak at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Herman Ochs will take the pulpit at 9 p.m. Good Friday.

the International Gospel Mission Labor Street J. Sayers B. Fisher Herman Ochs

Tenver Heights Church to present Worship in Song on radio

Tenver Heights Church of Christ will present Worship In Song this Sunday at AM on EMAC radio station. Choir and audience will share selections in the broadcast.

Tenver Heights

Hamilton Ad Evades Tap in Denton Texas

Fugitive Ralph Fults believed trained by outlaw Raymond Hamilton evades officers after stealing a car and kidnapping a farm youth. He was tracked near McKinney and Lake Dallas but fled, with Collins and Dallas County officers pursuing throughout the day. Fults had been released on parole from Texas penitentiary and had connections to Hamilton.

Denton Texas Ralph Fults Raymond Hamilton Hamilton Collins Dallas MckKinney Fults Lake Dallas Cecil Howell Mberty Texas Penitentiary Hamlton McKinney

Sidenas Denies Red Policy In Mexico Speech

In Mexico City April attested denials of a communist intent were issued by Fresidens Livaro Carenas who claimed his plan would preserve private enterprise while supporting workers rights. He praised strikes as movements to regain essential worker rights, insisting his policies favor social justice within a capitalist framework. A church event, a Spiritualist gathering at 235 East Locust Street, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday.

Mexico Telus Cardenis East Locust Street

House Studies Utilities Bill in Texas Legislature

Austin April 1 US The Texas House moved toward additional work on a utilities bill creating a state commission with original jurisdiction over rates charged by public service companies in all cities. Senate adjourned for weekend as amendments to the bill and road condemnations were discussed amid doubt over enactment prospects.

Austin Texas Haus Goblin James V Allred Unites Commission Wits Wilkes Senate House X Bus Highway Department Bing Suis Trays County Kennedy County W. B. Pope County Christi Secledy County

Solons Reject Randolph Bill in Texas House

The Texas House refused to grant San Antonio members permission to introduce a bill to force the highway commission to maintain the highway between Randolph Field and San Antonio. Representative Pat Jefferson said the commission preferred an alternate route and sought county right of way. With rules barring further bill introductions, the movement ended.

Austin Apell Pexas San Antonio Highway Commission Randolph Field Pat Jefferson Aihway Iintain

Cantata Planned for Easter at Riverside Baptist Church

A four choir cantata for Easter Sunday at Riverside Baptist Church 2609 South Presa Street will be presented at 4 p m with 50 voices in each choir. McMartis directs the performance with Miss Minnie Smith as soloist in a week of related events.

Riverside Pack Baptist Church South Presa Street Geiko Torsday Joly Wees McMartis Minnie Smith

Reverend Darnell to Preach at Sunday Service

The Rev. A H Darnell will speak at a Sunday service in the Woodlawn area. The event takes place at the school auditorium with the Woodlawn Eile community. Service begins at 7 30 p.m.

A. H. Darnell A. H W. Tearnell Woodlawn Eile

Confirmation at Mount Olive Lutheran Planned

The church will hold confirmation services this Sunday at Mount Olive Lutheran. Pastor Rev Arlin C Repp announced that a junior and a senior lass will be admitted into membership.

Mount Olive

Roosevelt opposes key changes to security bill

President Roosevelt faces House opposition while aiming to curb new plans to disnumber or drastically alter the security bill. He also opposes universal government pension reforms and argues restricting relief aid could balance the budget. House leaders push to vote on Townsend pension proposals to settle the issue this session.

Washington, J. G Roosevelt Noose

Campfire Service on North Loop Revival Ends at Travis Park

A youth campfire program closes Saturday as part of a two week revival at Travis Park Methodist Church led by Rev Marvin Williams. Pastor Rev Walter An Ony announced the plan. Palm Sunday services will mark the next steps for attendees.

Norh Loop Travis Park Methodist Church Marvin Williams Walter Anony Wnfants

Revival Series to Close Sunday at Central Baptist Church

The revival led by Pastor R A Lloyd closes at 3 p m Sunday at Central Baptist Church West Johnson Street Nathan Streets. The preaching by Rev Bir Lind reports 25 additions to the congregation as a result of the revival.

Byanelit W. WY Rivers Wacy West Johnson Gid Nathan Streets R. A. Lloyd Bir. Lind

Woman Treated After Squirrel Bite at Home

Mrs. Denia Voigt, 45, of 220 Maulison Street, was bitten on the legs by a pet squirrel Friday afternoon in her yard and received treatment at Robert B. Green hospital. She reported the animal bit her during a household incident.

Denia Voigt Maulison Street Robert B. Green Hospital Vaight

Special Palm Sunday Service at Central Christian Church

The Rev John Brine Dat ton will lead a Palm Sunday service at Central Christian Church using the theme In the Garden of Gethsemane. The sermon will reflect on devotion and narrative imagery in a reflective, ceremonial setting.

Dramatic department at Westmorland plans play Sunday

Ten members of Westmorland College dramatic department will portray The Third Day at Los Angeles Heights Presbyterians Church at 7 p m Sunday announced by Rev J M Todd pastor The notice ends with a sale listing for a white diamond ring at 195 see classified light ads.

Westmorland College Los Angeles Heights Presbyterians Church J. M. Todd

Dramatic radio adaptation of Cartwheel offered by CBS staff

A CBS produced drama Cartwheel titled DAAALOGUE NOVELTY by J. H W. MICLEAN spans 24 sequences over 50 years with 38 characters, crammed into a quarter hour. The Columbia network via KTLA airs starting 26:45 Saturday night with announcements, descriptions, and standard sound effects.

J. H W. Miclean Columbia Network KTLA CBS

Man Stricken While Dancing Dies in Madison Street Event

A local man described as a salesman and attorney collapsed on Friday night while dancing at a Madison Street chamber social. Hal Corrigan of the coroner’s office ordered the body taken to a local undertaker.

Cg, & Wien Madison Street Chamber of Commence Lurist Wilhelm Hal Corrigan Bieba Undertaking Company

Fort Worth Pastor to Preach at Harriman Place Church

Fort Worth pastor the Rev A K Scott will preach evangelistic sermons at both Sunday services at Harriman Place Christian church with Rev Jona W Stalth assisting in ministry duties.

Fort Worth A. K. Scott Harriman Place Chrisien Jona W. Stalth

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