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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1935

Page

13

Carnival Parade Disruptions Snag Crowds on West Houston Street

Witness reports a boy in carnival attire on West Houston Street as the parade passed by on Friday afternoon. Spectators snapped up cotton candy and watched candy floss disappear inch by inch. A separate scene at Herpel and Gillespie’s drew a high crowd after a shower, and a roof incident caused a window pane to fall though no deaths were reported. A wrestler in town left a match over temper, then faced pressure from Mexican promoters to stay.

West Houston Street

Fort Worth and Dallas figures in tangled local notices

A garbled local column references Leonard Holland in Fort Worth and various names, events, and opinions about college sports, a Dallas centennial expo site, a hot dog concession for Dallas, and a note on early settlement near Fort Worth and Manhattan Island. The piece blends sports chatter, entertainment mentions, and historical asides with scattered place names and dates.

Merman Seas Jr New San Antonio Jong Lelore Valles Trinityver Fort Worth Manhatten Island Coney Island Dallak

DuPont dies in Florida at 70 after long career

Jacksonville Florida April 29 Alfred Tyeree DuPont one year old chemising genius of the wealthy Dilagere family died early today at Epping Forest near St John s river from a heart attack the second in a week He molded the DuPont interests into a vast company and held large wartime interests His political exploits caused friction within the family He owned several properties and was thrice married Survived by J Widor and others.

Jacksonville Fla Alfred Tyeree DuPont Dilagere Epping Forest St. John's River Bute DuPont DuPont de Nentouss United States Great Test Gentent City Gala Florida Fergeet Lye Widor Jessie Ball Los Angeles Vinguila

Quill Seeks Texas Centennial Stamp Design at Alamo

Poet Dan Quill announced a campaign to secure a 1936 Texas centennial stamp from the federal government. Congressman Maury Maverick filed for a Postmaster General designation seeking the Alamo as the central image.

Quill Dan Quill Gen- Bressman Maury Maverick Postmaster General the Alamo

Cruising Picture Shows at School Feature

A second motion picture titled Cruising the Seven Geas will be shown Tuesday at Central Sabhatte High School under sponsorship of Bodet Steamship and Travel Agency. The event aims to draw students to attend and support school activities. Funeral services are announced for Merton B. Hels, Kiwanis International convention manager, with Jeff Monday to attend on behalf of Mrs. Hels.

Central Sabhatte High School Bodet ‘Steamship and ‘Travel Agency Twearhate Word College Merton Hels Kiwanis Internationsl Jeff Jolied Helse

Aliens on relief in Bexar County rise 10 percent

Bexar County relief rolls show 16 824 aliens receiving aid, pushing the total to 71 432 as of April amid a steady rise since December 1934. Of 1433 total beneficiaries, 66 percent are Negro or Mexican residents, with non citizens still eligible if they apply, according to Administrator Marvin T Bradford. About 620 have been dropped after a county-wide revalidation March 4.

Bexar County Bureau Bexar Bradford Texas México Telia

Suspec and holdups of San Antonio drivers details

A garbled report outlines suspected driver holdups in San Antonio over two months. Police believe a man named Gunther Tikiens may be linked to the cases. The text also mentions a German light cruiser, officials visiting, and a fugitive from Michigan connected to a murder. details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.

San Antonio Gunther Tikiens Houston Winturn Agend al Galveston Aussing Astota Tereida

Bus driver robbery spree tied to Glenewinkle name

Police traced a string of armed holdups to Glenewinkle after J H Noel and other drivers reported thefts near Flores Street and North Flores. In a sworn statement Glenewinkle described his actions and led officers to money and a weapon, with multiple drivers and routes implicated in March incidents.

South Flores Street J. H. Noel Cornell Avenue First Street Fluye Avenue Rarnandale Glenewinkle Sgt D. E. Kelly Wth Metus Day Cobber Tell Tekelis Cravens Kari Say San Antonio Public Service Company Tn Tecti Lee Joes W.I. Swift Frank Moore

Danza de la Trenza Planned at Guadalupe Church

Matachine Indians perform the weaving dance at Guadalupe church located at 1321 El Paso street on Friday as part of a ceremonial program.

Guadalupe Church el Paso Street

Arsenal Road Plan Studied at Main Avenue Grounds

The Stetlfer plan to reroute Main avenue around the Antonio arsenal grounds is submitted to the War Department via Congressman Maury Mayeric. It would avoid rebuilding seven buildings and lower construction costs from about 173000 to roughly 30000. If approved soon, the project would be funded in next year’s budget.

Stetfler Greifler Judy

Circulation Chiefs Choose San Antonio for 1995 Meet

The Texas Circulation Managers Association selected San Antonio as the site for its 1995 convention. The decision was conveyed Monday by TRB Witt, association president, per Arthur Phil, chamber of commerce bureau manager. Meetings are planned for September.

Nis Texas Circulation Managers TR. B. Witt Arthur Phil Convention Bireau Chamber of Commerce

Two Youths Snatch Purse on South Flores Street

Virginia police report a purse snatching near Blerncourt to Velute Street as a 1-year-old bystander witnessed two youths grab a woman's bag on South Flores Street Sunday evening. The purse contained $3.37, a rosary, a key and eight tickets to a benefit show.

Virginia Blerncourt Velute Street Tor South Flores Street

Story of Clashing Civilizations Begins Today

A long fragment follows Stephen Chase, an American in Manchuria, as he wakes in a Sino company inn and recalls training, ambitions, and the looming assignment to map Chinese opportunities. The scene shifts to his morning journey across Manchuria’s red plains, with visions of Lucy and a sense of corporate duty shaping his path.

Stephten Isis Migde Stephen Man- Moria Manenuria Imsiness Sid Manchuria Acss Niger

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