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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1936

Page

9

Vintage Piano Bargains Offer In City Ads

A cluttered sale page lists used grand and upright pianos from brands like Knabe Mason & Hamlin Kimball and Kohler & Campbell. It touts low prices, weekly payments, and multiple showrooms including W Commerce and S Houston, with warranties and rebuilt options.

Steinwa Knabe Chickeying Weber Mason & Hamlin Kimball and Owger L.A. Music CO. W. Commerce Ike Dew. i Lew Sasy Teriqs DIGGA Tn Music Ca Houston Kohler & Campbell Stodda Plana Desi Orchestra Saczi Serliesi Ene Golette Medil Susie Cn Columere Fiakos Jarrett & Caldwell Commerce ST Gan Piano Si Sammere Suamtlan

Summer Slump Fails to Pan Economic Optimism

A sanitized business summary notes no mid summer recession yet. optimism remains bright amid favorable trade, industrial and security developments. It cites strong motor sales, rising wage trends, higher profits for utilities and steel, and robust retail activity, with cautious actions by influential circles.

H. C. Forbes

Oil Field Activity in Bee Nueces and Nearby Counties

A detailed oil-field report covers multiple Texas counties including Bee Nueces and surrounding areas. It notes several completions, depths, and production rates such as 400 barrels per day at a Whitfield well, 250 barrels per day at another, and 9 barrels per day at a stray well, with various pressures and perforations. The piece lists names of companies, operators, and location notes across Caldwell, Nueces, and Webb areas, referencing King and Turner-Wan, Lincoln Petroleum, and others, plus depths ranging from around 1000 to 6000 feet and one field extending into the Kidd area. The article also discusses ongoing drilling, test results, and potential shifts in field activity for the region.

Nueces Saxefeld Nueces Equity Pie Bennett Turner Wan Paul Benegum Darmond Witle Cones Lritting Company EAB Tfe Pur Christh Feld, Smith and Hamill No. & Fehlison Renwar Gil and Hogatly Sonspany Guaranty Sor Gil Caldwell Lincoln Petroleum Caldwell Cor Theracoon Wheelock Alexander William Spiller Willy Cat Jong Mrwush Liebe Ray

Scientists Produce Artificial Theelin Hormone at State College

Two Penn State researchers, Russell B. Marker and Thomas S. Onwood, report producing theelin the first time in laboratory history. The white crystalline substance matches natural theelin in chemistry and is derived from ergosterol, a by product linked to vitamins and growth processes.

State College Pennsylvania State College School of Chemistry and Physics Wert Russell B. “Marker Thomas 8. Onwood Journal of the American Chemical Society Marker Duelless

Lamesa Blonde Crowned Texas Expo Queen

A 17 year old from Lamesa, Geraldine Roberta, crowned queen of the Texas Centennial Exposition after a coronation at the Cotton Bowl. Ginger Hegers, an actress, presented the crown. Queen will receive a trip to Hollywood for further opportunities. attendance reached 46,466 with a grand total of 3,473?

Lamesa Blonde Dallas Geraldine Roberta Blouze Ginger Hegers Uss Robertson

Mystery Story Author Arthur B. Reeve Dies at 55

Arthur B. Reeve, 55, noted mystery author from Trenton, died yesterday at his home from cardiac asthma. Reeve created the Craig Kennedy detective persona and wrote numerous fast action thrillers, many in collaboration. His works enjoyed wide popularity and influenced detective fiction.

Trenton Arthur B. Reeve Reeve Craig Kennedy

Olympic Film Program Arrives in San Antonio Theater

A Luftschiff arrival brings Olympic film reels to Texas cinemas. Newsreel covers Berlin games including hurdles, high jump, and Jesse Owens in the broad jump as audiences view the events Monday morning at the Texas theater.

Texas America Windenhoek Berlin San Antonio Jesse Owens

Child Falls From Father's Auto Injuries Update

Two year old Janes Thies of Pratt was treated at Robert Green hospital Monday after falling from his father's car near Malt. Eddie Sowell of 1331 West Mulberry avenue also sought treatment for similar injuries after falling from a rat at Commerce and Cherry streets.

Father's Auto Janes Thies Pratt Robert Green Hospital Eddie Sowell West Mulberry Avenue Commerce and Cherry Streets

Policeman Loses Pistol on Subways Aboard City Transit

Philadelphia patrolman James McADevith reports a missing regulation pistol on a subway, claiming it was stolen before departure. Police investigate the Southwest corner transfer as the scene of the loss, with inquiries and ledgers reviewed for evidence.

Philadelphia James McAdevith Timmeny

Unclear Music and Record Labels Feature

Fragmented OCR notes list various record labels, artists, and venues with scattered references. Mentions include George Ball, Mary Small, Patani Tlowndur, and multiple radio stations such as WOAI and 103 PB. The text hints at a broader music scene with orchestras, resort acts, and regional entertainment listings.

Radio Programs for Tomorrow Tuesday Schedule

Readable radio listings show a dense, varied schedule with many named acts and times. Notable items include Nell Read at 9:45, Navy Band Rhythmaires at 10:00, The Dictators at 12:15, Margaret McCrae at 1:00, and Columba Caimler Orchestra at 3:00, plus multiple music segments, news, and features across the day featuring bands, orchestras, and host programs.

Otpaniet Nell Read Hob Rennke FU S. Navy Rhythmaires Bean Lady Ua Sestere Margaret BicCrae Atay Fair

Obituaries from Trearnate Word college and area deaths

Several obituary notices list late residents and relatives. Sister M Corbelius of Trearnate Word College, natives of Ireland, and multiple local deaths including Robert Earl Dunlap 54 of San Antonio with survivors in Shreveport and other towns, Veroniia Laas 38 of West Martin Street, Alexander Hodge Foreman 83, Mary Jane Small 75, Master Sergeant Harry Enrich Turner, William Ho Smith 54, and others. Services held in Conros Texas, Porter Irving Chapel, and St Marys Catholic church with interments in local cemeteries. survivors include spouses, children, siblings, and grandchildren.

Wiliam Ho Smith Alla! Sault Ping Streat Whitesborg San Antonio gizik-Kearns Chapel St. Mary's

One New Thought From Opie Read At Eighty Four

Chicago's Opie Read marks his eighty fourth birthday with a tossed daydream on aging and literature. He recalls meeting Mark Twain and visiting county seats nationwide, saying he still enjoys good music and a long walk while noting his unbowed, steadfast figure and regret at not knowing Plato and Socrates.

Chicago Avery Wibh Opie Read Wif Cubnor Byterview Jie Mark ‘Tsain Twen White House United States Bela Bean Plato Socrates

Women Meet to Aid Spears Race Campaign Headquarter Rally

Mrs Spears and several women leaders address a meeting to organize a club for J Franklin Spears candidate for state senator at 118 Foledad Street. Precinct workers meet at 6 pm Tuesday, campaign rally planned for Har Andale at 7 pm Wednesday.

Wow, McCrary J. Franklin Spears Tuesdy Spears Foledad Street Lissexy W. H. Nixon Wis Wilven Har Andale

Worker injured on new post office scaffold collapse

A 48 year old worker from 347 Buckingham Avenue suffered a broken arm after falling from a scaffold at the new post office project on Monday morning. He was treated at Medical Arts Hospital and said he felt relief after the accident.

P.O Tien Firming Buckingham Avenue New Post Office Pea Mealcal Arts Hospital Ils

Jolson Hosts Radio Theater With The Jazz Singer Star

Cary Renwicke reports Al Jolson appears tonight on radio theater re creating his Jazz Singer role. The 1927 film that sparked sound cinema yields top box office receipts. Programs include KTSA TKSA and WOAT listings. Horace Heidt’s Brigadiers and Richard Himber feature on WOAT. Fletcher Henderson on WOAT.

Renwicke Cary al Jolson Radio ‘Theater

Fragmented Short Wave Notice With Mixed Data

A garbled OCR item lists numeric values and names with scattered abbreviations. It mentions a wave mail bag, several coded terms, dates, and amounts like 514 and 8.54, but lacks clear context or complete entities.

Roltie Bevtish Mail Bay Utm Kumdion Eve-Wilnem Eae Beri

Courts Corroborate a Long List of Names and Fines

A garbled court report lists numerous individuals with assorted fines and penalties. Names include Jose Flores, Frank Palvey, Theodor, Elizabeth Bailey, Steve Cardenas, and Roy Align among others. Several figures face varying fines, suspensions, or accommodations, though exact charges are obscured by OCR errors.

Cohoration Court Riley Idh Shaul Pines Tudigeea Sebvenwhite John Johnson Mariner C. A. Talley Fred ‘Torres Jetun Corane F._Acuna Jose Flores Clayton Jim Dillard August Cook Frank Palvey Theodorated H.C Aniteraum Joe Save Autalph Cardenas Alfredo Cas Franciso Ortis Frank Soa Jen R. Seales PL Navarro Genze Kvana Lanly Biter Steve Cardenas Jose Gare

Painter Hurt in Scaffolding Fall

Gordon Wilson a 28 year old painter was injured when he fell 15 feet from scaffolding while working on a house at 637 West Elmira street. He was taken to Robert B. Treen hospital.

Gordon Wilson Way West Elmira Street Wilson Robert B. Treen Hospital

Deeds and Lien Notices for August 6 1936 Summary

Fragmented notice items show deeds by Fain and Mowe Savings and Loan and other entities. Mentions locations like Ace Tet Huppe, Ampetea Heights addition, and block numbers. Includes attorney actions, dates in August 1936, and references to property parcels and owners.

Mowe Savings Bos Ampetea Heights Tritslee Hanks Miptey Welale Dent Mack Pierre Ameurl Brandi Jameson Roatee Sullisain

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