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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1936
Page
21
A garbled column from Brownsville or nearby mingles reviews and jokes. The piece mentions photographers, authors, and advertisements with scattered names and places, including San Antonio Dallas Tyler Kerrville and Austin, with a tone of playful satire and gossip in late 19th or early 20th century style.
A tax survey of Bexar county farms was conducted Thursday by W.S Simpson, manager of the federal tax survey project. The survey will provide detailed information on each farm including cultivation area, soil type, improvements, utilities, market proximity, and farm funds. Vote American-
A meeting of Bexar County school trustees scheduled for Battery Day has been postponed until August 2. Mey, the county superintendent, announced the delay Thursday.
Distinct youngsters the Gatlander quints fascinate director Callander during a first shooting session. As Dr Allan Roy Dafoe oversees, the five sisters display varied personalities while the film crew captures scenes for a major portrait of the famous family.
The diary style notes describe teen actors enjoying filming with Dr Dafoe and Hi hilses on a Callander exterior set. Young stars Jean Dorothy Rachelle and others interact with staff, sharing moments from prep to a busy first day.
Fete Camp C O L Smith of the Twenty third Infantry has been stationed at Camp Stephen P. Austin Texas Centennial Exposition military camp. He is ordered back to duty at Fort Sam Houston and will be replaced at the Centennial by Lt. Russ. Captain Emilia will be secretary of the Gillerss club and mess at Fort Bara. Houston, Bgt. Wallace Bradford of Company A has been granted leave to return to San Antonio due to illness.
Mrs. Gilmer of Austin celebrated her eighty ninth birthday in San Antonio on Wednesday with Capt. Bipin, while her son Elgin Gilmer returned to Bin Antonio after a long absence. The family, including Mrs. Beasley of Ward and two other relatives, planned Thursday travel to Monterrey, Mexico. Elgin had never before seen Texas.
Three more Fort Sam Houston officers have moved to new stations. Major Lewis will head to Brookings South Dakota for duty with the infantry. Captain Hawias Donulygs departs Covington for Pittsburg where he will join reserves. First Lieutenant Golden of the Ninth Infantry is reassigned to Port Beaninp Georgia.
A San Antonio river bridge opened to traffic after completion of a 20,002 concrete work on Mitshell Street. Mayor, Commissioner Steffler and others spoke. Bridge ceremony included a gibbon stunt and ribbon cuts. Five blocks of new pavement funded by a WPA project totaling 25,000 dollars extended from the fridge to Roosevelt Avenue.
Police say two women have reported clothing stolen from cars parked near Grande Courts on Ras Travis and Fast Travis streets. Annie Manshirdt reported $100 in clothing taken from her vehicle at 10:30 pm Wednesday. Ide Backus reported $145 in apparel stolen from her car on the same block. A J Mathancourt reported $75 in clothing stolen from a vehicle in the Broadway area.
Timeday Was charged will to. Lopes allegedly harmed the residence of all Williams, 209 Brogbent street, on Averst 12, stealing clothing issued at $59. Lopez's address listed as TH South Categerss slicer, Vole American.
Mission School on Winnipeg Avenue proceeds with remodeling for a new year. Seventh Day Adventist church officials announce the project and local businessmen donate materials for the effort.
An executive session reveals tensions over party influence and leadership. Wurza h, challenged for chair, resists while Plummer defers to Nat Goldsmith. six members attend as officials discuss food relief and clothing aid in Bexar County.
City council approved plans for a stadium site linked to the Antonio Centennial committee. Mayor G Quin ordered distribution of documents to Centennial leaders as meetings discussed paving Burnet and Gulf streets, with an exposition pending administrative approval.
Kiwanis club will meet in the hotel ball room on Friday to hear Antonio Kiwanis discuss Neon Exper, with K Graham of Modern Neon Corp also on the program. The irregular OCR text suggests a luncheon or talk focusing on neon experiments and related technology presented by corporate and club figures.
Funeral services were held for Col. Millard Walls a veteran of Indian wars and multiple campaigns, who died Wednesday at Salina hospital. Walls born 1857 in Macon County, West Point graduate, served as colonel and commander of the 2nd Battalion, Wallis lived in San Antonio at 411 Clare Court. Survived by wife, two daughters, and two sons, services conducted at Farrier Loring's chapel.
Rotarians will hear Bishop Arthur J. Moore speak at the Rotary Club luncheon at 12 15 p m. The event is at the St An Uishy hotel with Harry Affleck named program chairman.
A five room home at 543 Elsmere rents for 16 dollars monthly. furnished rooms and apartments listed at 415 Lewis, 624 Elm Street, and near West Willcbrang Avenue with various rental terms. A 1935 Ford sedan, gunmetal finish with cord upholstery, priced at 540 dollars. additional options and features noted in associated classifications.
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