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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1935
Page
16
A fragmented clipping describes reel footage and staged scenes around the Alamo fight. It notes Pathe men rejecting several images as authentic and hints at local officials and the Texas life insurance association discussing promotions and seminars for sales.
The piece catalogs attendees and topics from an annual state underwriter convention in Nashville Tennessee. It mentions Palmer B Johnson Jocs attorney Waller Conner Kahy Bill Wyett Tom Farmer Rev Guy Strain Early Wilson and others tied to roofing sheet metal oil entertainment and advertising sectors with local Fort Worth and Houston connections.
Short item highlights changes in town arts and entertainment. CG. C. (Pap) Gonn advances to advertising manager at Smith's Motor Lotus. Pianist Anime Ball, once with The Drunkard company, returns amid plans for future work. Don Collen, an KA0 tech, weighs 218 pounds, while Denny Beesner, 25, is a gymnast and wrestler. Helen Harvey Beths Colhauer, Arkansas native, heads a radio voice feature. The piece also notes remarks on saxophone tone quality and radio distortion.
Berlin reports that George Dreschster, famed German aviator, married at Elderfeld then departed with his bride on a balloon honeymoon to Harka in Silesia, marking a historic airborne wedding journey.
A grand Battle of Flowers parade in San Antonio featured roving bands, historic floats from 1836 to 1645, and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas wedding reenactment of Col. James Bowie and Mary Veramendi at the Alamo. Marching groups from schools and patriotic organizations won prizes as Governor James A. and city leaders watched, concluding with a two hour procession despite a passing shower.
Trinity University day observance at Madison Square Presbyterian Church with twenty guests from Trinity including executives teachers and students in charge of Sunday school. After the evening service the program will present a dramatic scene Alias The Good Samaritan as Trinity president Raymond Leach will preach at the Denver Boulevard Church Sunday morning and the Trinity male quartet will sing.
Senator Gale of Oklahoma presses a six amendment package to authorize Roosevelt to compromise war debts and apply proceeds to pay a promised bonus. The measure sits in the Senate committee awaiting Harrison compromise support amid cautious administration and Senate circles. An attempt to clear the way failed by one vote.
Judge Marty L. Howard granted a injunction Friday halting tax collections in Bexar Madina and Atascosa Counties District No 1 on non irrigable land owned by PLA Welty, a former district official. The order also stops district officials from initiating a foreclosure sale for unpaid taxes after evidence the land was originally excluded from district taxation.
A local thief entered a cafe in Poplar Bluff Missouri and stole a bucket of eggs and an alarm clock. The notice mentions a rent situation at 817 Norte Mesquite and references classified ad classification.
In Berlin on April 27, arrests were made of nuns, monks, and Catholic order members accused of foreign exchange violations tied to a cross religious movement. Police described a wholesale purge of Catholic institutions and nonconformist elements as Elites rallied at a Nazi rally. Detentions included elderly nuns and mothers superior. some priests linked to underground activities were seized. The crackdown intensified Protestant opposition and drew clashes when theological students tried to disrupt the rally.
Treasury report shows April 25 receipts 189,508,915.63 dollars and expenditures 186,787,291.51 dollars leaving a balance of 2, QOT,164,079.67. Customs receipts for the month 26,736,104.09. Year to date receipts since July 1 3,067,592,827.20 with expenditures 5,759,180,800.96 including emergency expenditures 2,859,488.? excess of expenditures 2,691,657,776.16. Gathasris 8,705,192,002.81.
Washington April 27. A massive public works and relief push led by President Roosevelt aims to create jobs for millions. Key figures named to coordinate relief and works programs include Harry Hopkins Joseph Kennedy and Frank Walker. Civilian Conservation Corps enlistments will rise to 600000 as state projects begin this summer with construction spending set for rapid deployment.
Austin April 22 Texas Senate approved a substitute gas wastage bill to curb natural gas loss and conserve resources for beneficiaries. Wastage in the Texas Panhandle estimated at over one billion cubic feet daily. Senator Clint Small of Amarillo authored the substitute. passage was 22 to 1 with one absent. House previously passed its version without dissent.
The Texas State College for Women chair will preside at a Fiesta recital in Alamo Heights Junior School auditorium at 8 15 pm Saturday. Pre choir will be directed by Wilken Redries, Southwes k soloist conductor and lecturer. An eight piece string ensemble participates with choir programs presented for 32 years.
Daylight saving starts at 2:00 a.m. Sunday in most of the eastern United States and much of the Middle West and parts of Canada. The change will shift clocks forward one hour, giving residents one less hour of sleep tonight and an extra hour of rest when standard time resumes.
Daylight burglars ransacked the home at Git Potter, 146 Crofton Avenue, Friday, stealing clothing and jewelry valued about $1. They entered by cutting a window screen and prying open a window as alarms failed to deter them. Neighbors noted the Plesta parade nearby.
A letter from WILL complains about delays in veteran pay. He notes soldiers want 1h and that Congress should approve a plan. The writer argues for fair compensation and mentions General Verahim and others as references.
April 21 New Orleans reports State Representative Joshua and ally Senator Huey P. Wong face federal charges tied to income tax violations. Long faction leaders like Ave Shishan and Seymour Waiss are named, with Fisher and others awaiting federal action.
Texas Senator Connally and Mrs Emily Blair set to speak on American Prosperity and World Trade on a WBC WOAY broadcast Saturday night. The program features various orchestra acts and shows from Rise City Parties to NBC WDAT network with Shilkret and Victor Light Opera company in two broadcasts.
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