Plazas and Rural Change Touches in Local Scene
Amid weekend scenes near the plaza and rural Texas shifts, residents notice cityfolk encroaching on countryside life while the county holds its own challenges. A leisurely trip across Bexar County with motorists, politicians, and a mix of locals reveals a blend of urban aspiration and rural detail. The busy social pages mention Emma Decker, Henry King, and others as they navigate travel, news, and local society.
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Beine
Aiarmei
Texas
Uie
Gowan
Bexar
Dr. Livingstone
Want Ads Highlights From Tnngent 424 Derever for sate
Advertisements offer rentals and sales with numerous errors. Listings include apartments at Brandwey and Montclaty with monthly rates, a five room house near Craig, and a Plymouth ad for sale with a 620% payment note. Other notices reference classification numbers and pay terms.
Inquest Opens Into Death of S A Man ikistlee
An inquest is opened into the death of E Rader 40 found shot to death at 2043 West Kings Highway near the Hobert E. Lee. Rader was discovered by bellhop Morris on Sunday after a night shift.
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S.A. Manikistlee
Peane
Raymond Gorton
Ingres
E. Rader
West Kings Highway
Hobert E. Lee
Suspect Meld, Polite Moilay Accused in Beating
Iman allegedly beat Helen Monier a 42 year old woman walking near 714 East Myrtle Street. Police report cites witness statements and location within a block of her home. Investigators pursue charges against suspects Meld and Polite Moilay.
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Moilay
Iman
Helen Monier
East
Myrtle Street
Denttiot Keeps His Patience With Twin Dentists
A San Antonio dentist faced a mix up as twins Harry and Harold Bedrick, eight, shared the same appointment date. The dentist marked an X on Harry’s chart to avoid repeating work on both boys, who anxiously awaited dental repairs before returning to school. The twins reside at 1678 Fast Crockett Street.
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Sam Antonio
Mon- Gay
Harry
Harold Bedrick
Hayat
Fast Crockett Street
Store Burglary Complaint Filed Against Manchiver
A burglary complaint was filed by Detective A J Hice against Manchiver for breaking into the store of Marcus Perez at 12 Smith Lavedy Street on August 3. The alleged theft includes barber and grinding supplies valued at 52 dollars.
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Ryan Machines
Lisled
Gouth Conchattrest
Court of Justice
Lie Perce Traymond Gerhardt
A J. Hice
Manchiver
Lye
Marcus, Perez
Smith Lavedy Street
Auiguar 3
Bye Ehett
Lipscomb Elected to Chiefs of Police Association
Lipscomb was elected to a national police chiefs group announced Monday from Chicago headquarters. The organization, established in 1893, promotes modern policing methods and accident prevention with five areas of police work and administration.
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Lipscomb
Association of Chiefs of Police
Chicago
Lins
Heart Attack Fatal Despite Inhalator Efforts
Far H. Neawtel a 46 year old Dairyland Creamery employee on Hoover Street died after a heart attack on Monday. An inhalator squad worked over him for two hours but could not revive him. Survived by his father PLC Noes sel and sister Mrs. W. H. Barna.
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Far H. Neawtel
Hoover Street
Noessel
Dairyland Creamery
Hedwitt Fin Nuit
Willie Lane
Firsy
PLC
Mus
W. H. Barna
Retail Credit Groups Plan National Convention in San Antonio
Members of the San Antonio Retail Credit groups move toward hosting the National Retail Credit Association and the Associated Retail Credit Bureaus of America convention in late June 1940. About 150 to 2,000 delegates are expected. plans cover registration, transportation, programs, and entertainment with leaders from national and Texas groups speaking at a luncheon.
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San Antonio
Retail Credit Ben's Association
Mondey
National Relea Credit Association
Associated Retail Greet Bureaus of America
Credit Men's Association
Permerted
Ross
San Francisco
United States
Texas
San Antonin Gid
Maroacn
San Annie
Ehalrivey
Marbach
Sinn Antonio
M. G. Lieberman
Memphis
Tear
Ineal Association
Tirel
Frank Gitlingey
L. 8. Crowder
Bt. Tous
National Retail Credit Association
Frank J. Coldwenl
St. Louis
Associibed Retail Credit Bureaus of America
A. A. Fouddren
Texas Retail Credit Bureaus, Inc
Mike Weinstein
Hous ‘Ton
Associated Beta Credit Men of Texas
Wilkins 8. Holman
Retail Merchants’ Association of, Texas
Charles T. Lux
Sustin
Retail Merchants’ Association of Texas
Willian Aziltt
Presidenil
Tretail Merchants’ Association
Sol
Pooler
Stage Hole Actress Debuts on Legiimate Stipe
Hollywood Aug 14 Argia Fine film actress recuperating from operation is released from a hospital and begins rehearsals for her first appearance on the legitimate stage She will debut in Think Your Lucky Linss opening here August 26.
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Hollywood
Wa— Argiia Fine
Chisago Society
Linss
New Yorker Shown Town Expense Disputed
A garbled report notes a New Yorker in Long Island faced missing funds upon waking Monday. It mentions R. F. Teffery or Tony Death and R. S. Young of Corpus Christi, with references to cash totals of 60 and 75 dollars and a van driving incident involving a woman from Wichita.
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New Yorker
R. F. Teffery
Tony
Islanl
N. Y
Colt
Teffery
R. S. Young
Corpus Christ
Wichita
Turn Verein Spares Tree Turn Verein Spares Tree
The Turn Verein answered a flood of calls and letters regarding plans for a new building at 120 Ninth Street. The article notes the group, famed as the oldest but largest Spanish cafe in Texas, plans a development near that location, with discussions ongoing as plans bind.
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Delice
Turners
Texas
Ecologists and conservatives clash over tree policy
Otto Klaus, secretary manager, notes a coalition of ecologists and conservatives including maids and teachers in a 10 to 12 daily effort debating reforestation. He mentions plans to evaluate appraisal policy and posts a sign reading This tree will not be cut.
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Ecoialdiats
Otto Klaus
Manger
Klaus
Dow
Baering Down On the News
Cartoonist Bugs Baer presents a satirical look at diplomatic statements amid wartime fear and public confusion. The piece riffs on war machines, dead stars, and frantic energy as observers argue over messages and safety.
Winners Named in 1 Act Play Tourney
Dawns Tehardson of Harlandale and Lose Aldrich of Lackwood Center were named best individual performers in the city recreation one act play tournament. Harlandale recreation center won the elimination tournament at the Pypes Peel Mill center under Mrs Rose Bernard. The center presented The Crystal Supper and will represent San Antonio Saturday night in the state finale.
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Dawns Tehardson
Harlandale
Lose Aldrich
Lackwood Center
Harlandale Recreation
Pypspeel Mil
Rose Bernard
Cencer
San Antoniui
Firemen Respond to Alarm Amid Confused Disturbance
An unclear report describes fire brigades rushing to assist at Estobar's aid after a reported clash on Benfield Street. The tale mentions police involvement, a claimed substitute alert, and conflicting details from an informant about figures and actions.
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Paul Banat
Reitliess
Boy Rescuer Heroic Fire Incident Reported
An 11 year old boy at 415 West Pretch Place alerted authorities saving others as a fire damaged a porch and caused estimated losses of 000. Other incidents include damage to a garage and an apartment, a man burned while attempting to rescue contents at a fire station, and a police scout car fire extinguished before firemen arrived.
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Dour Hees
Padec
Cire Sundry
Willan Reynolds
Nevada Street
Foliry
J. A. Stricke Tan
C. Doerr
Mystery at Awan Creek Baffles San Antonio Police
Police investigate a bloody spectacle scene near Awan Creek at 4 25 Monday looking for a victim. Mexican consul Luk Duplan is named in connections while Houston hospitals were checked without locating a deceased person. Detective Lou Crow leads the inquiry as attention centers on the case.
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San Antonio
Awan Creek
Luk Duplan
Land
Akey
Houston
Ginas Jogefe
Lou Crow
Investi- Reneral Gating
Fire Damages Bas Storage at Refinery in Phoenix Area
An early morning explosion sparked a spectacular fire at a Phoenix refinery facility on Somersch Street. Damage is estimated near $1,000 as a tank of gasoline exploded and several others caught fire. A general alarm was raised for the San Antonio area responders.
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Phoenix Refining CO
Phoenix Re- Tining Company
Somersch
San Antonio
Refinery Tanks Explode. Fire Halts Gas Plant Operations
A gasoline refinery suffered a massive explosion scattering burning fuel as tanks ignited and a switch engine moved tanks to safety. Fire crews halted operations overnight while residents near the refinery crowded the area and traffic on a nearby rail line was stopped.
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Arnes
Delris
Hardee Mig
Mats
Somerst
Slashing Attacks Under Police Probe In City
Police investigated several slashings as of Monday. Hovert R. Thottinas of Service company Twenty third infantry was hospitalized at Fort Sam Houston after being struck with a slab and beaten by six men in the 200 block of South Laredo street. Amador Ramirez 19 of 417 West Nueva Street was taken to Robert S. Greer hospital after a cet injury in GLA Hoyos rear of 1014 West Martin Street. Robert Lewis 15 of 647 Dawron Street was attacked in Dineala Park by an unidentified man.
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Hovert
R. Thottinas
Service Company
Twenty-third Infantry
Fort Sam Youston
Laredo
Amador Roamirez
Nueva Street
Rober Ts
Hoyos
lUsiek
West Martin Street
Crntaron
Rarshall
Robert Lewis
Dawron Street
Chicken Thieves Seize 13 Birds in Local Incident
A Monday report notes multiple thefts including 13 chickens, four clothes items, four gum boxes, a dozen nuts, and two Tui ders at various addresses. Police are investigating with residents listing losses at 45 Merida Street 155 Goodwin Street 87 North St Marys Street and nearby sites.
Deportation Cars En Route to Border Report
Three deportation cars carry a party of federal officers and 65 detainees from New York to San Antonio. Two cars hold Chinese and Japanese to be sent to California, while the third car carries Mexicans to be taken across the border at Laredo. DB. D. Kine, federal immigration officer, is in charge.
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Aheng
New York
Antonio
M. E
California
Laredo
D. Kine
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