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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1935

Page

17

Emperor Selassie and vaudeville crowd at Marseilles

A fragment recounts Haile Selassie aboard a steamer from Marseilles to Asiatic ports where rioting passengers teased the heir to Ethiopia with playful binocular antics, while local chatter mentions Scarborough cartoon praise and other era reflections on culture and diplomacy.

Haile Sedassie Ethiopia Judan Peoyin Abdul Solomon San Antonio Atarney Lia Hia Dusky Kingdom Marseilles Asiatic Yusseline Athens Selassie Belasse Sisk Reiling

Fourteen Arrested in Raid on Bookmaking Establishments

Fourteen men arrested Wednesday afternoon in a series of surprise raids on alleged bookmaking establishments pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday and paid fines of 1 and 1630 each. Officials filed 22 complaints, with 11 in justice of the peace court. Mrs. Polk Neal was not charged. Deputy sheriffs under Sheriff Al-Derh W. West Jr. led the raids, aimed at stamping out race betting in statewide action urged by Governor Alfred.

Earh Justice of the Peace Court M. H. van Hessling Tom Yoe A.W. Self R. Hayes R. B. Stodnill Jake Altertan R. D. Yor Al-Derh W. West Jr Weales Alfred Sit Selmite of & Telegraph Rio Vista Trayls West Ie Club Alfred Las Week Tom Cook Holland Wie Bs Hauck

Quin Won’t Change on Murals Move Despite Petitions

Mayor Quin would not alter his stance after 37 petitions were submitted on Wednesday urging him to reverse the removal of murals from the Municipal auditorium. Petitions came from Tyilliat Binkit of 44 East Evergreen Street. murals were taken down at the request of American Legion representatives who alleged communist signs appeared on them.

Quin K. Quin Thureday Muncipal Auditorium Tyilliat Binkit East Evergreen Street Atrican Legion

Harlingen Worker Killed in Plunge

A Harlingen worker Dick Johnson, 22, died after plunging from a height at Fair Park Auditorium. Immigration Inspector A. Hudson and two aliens were reported traveling to Laredo for reporting, with the incident cited in the Aug. 22 dispatch.

Harlingen Dick Johnson Fair Park Auditorium Hudson San Antonio Laredo

Furnished Rentals Headline From Local Classifieds

Classified rental notices list furnished apartments with weekly and monthly rates at multiple streets including 325 E Quincy 2000 month 211 W Courtland and 865 Estes 485.00 month The ad also shows furnished houses at 118 Mahncee 1800 month and 20 Porter 25.00 month plus rooms with board and other short stays at 727 Main 4500 week and 315.00 month for 13 viewe 315.00 month. rental guide notes availability Friday and nearby streets in Browne area.

E. Quincy E. Whittier Estes W. Courtland San Pedro Sabinas W. Magnolia

DeMolay Leader Glarene Moseler Honored at Camp Bear Lake

Glarene Moseler, longtime DeMolay leader from Albert Bike chaps ter, traveled from San Antonio Wennessay to the international DeMolay training camp at Bear Lake, California. He was chosen by the orderly DeMolay as its most representative member after active work across all branches. Brac lake camp near Denver will remain open August 3.

Glarene Moseler Eillor Albert Bike Chapster Grier DeMolay San Antonio Wennessay Bear Lake Calo Maoséléy Tocn Order of the DeMoley Brac Lake Camp Denver

Undertakers Tested Under New Texas Law On Hiring Rosases

South Texas undertakers and embalmers faced compulsory examinations at Plaza bolesy as part of a state law requiring undertakers to hire state rosasees. The exam was overseen by the board of premiers representing the state health department and the Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers association, with members including Charles Gack Austin A B Rogers San Marcos George W Coudermilk Dallas J W Peek El Paso and R L Burgess Bowit.

Texas South Texas Plaza Boledy State Health Department Texas Funeral Directors and Embatnet Charles Gack Austin A. B. Rogers San Marcos George Ww. Coudermilk Dallas J. W. Peek el Paso RL. Burgess Bowit

Cattle Theft Law Push In Texas Deliberations

A legislative push to strengthen cattle theft laws moves forward in Texas. Assistant District Attorney W. C. Vinden leads a drafting effort for proposed unlaws as a statewide committee from South Texas, chaired by Sheriff J. B. Arnvold of Bee County, meets to request Linden prepare the validation for submission to state lawmakers.

W. C. Vinden South Texas Sherif J. B. Arnvold Bee County Wednieday Linden

Life Insurance Men Hold Session Here

About twenty five officials from Texas mutual life insurance companies within a 73 mile radius of their home office met at Pisza Wes on Thursday. J. L. Dickenson of Navasota chaired the session as president of the Texan Association of Mutual Life Insurance Companies, with J. W. Patterson of San Antonio serving as secretary.

Texas Mutualife Insurance Companies J. L. Dickenson Navasota Texan Association of Mutual Life Insurance Companies J. W. Patterson San Anitelo Ls Aecttary

County Days Set for Rally in San Antonio

Bexar County dry forces plan a final rally at First Baptist Church Thursday at 7 pm. The W T O, Anti Saloon League, and youth groups join the County League Against Whisky to oppose liquor laws repeal. Speaker Berbert Perry, ex instructor at Southwest Texas State Teachers College, San Marcos, will address the gathering alongside Rev Jesse Yelvington and Ward Miss Juliz Saccac.

Texas Bexar County League Lane Tepral Finbert Perry Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcns

Handicap Bridge Winners Announced in San Antonio

Winners in San Antonio's first handicap bridge tournament held by the Duplicate Bridge Club at the Tourist Club on Wednesday night were announced Thursday. Mrs Flay Sopit and Jim Miller won first in the north south, followed by Mr and Mrs Homer Mason, Earl Dees er and Harold Folks won handicap east west. Special caps went to Henry Exox and Dryxle Nordhaus for best east west score. Prizes limited to players with two or more games. Next tournament will be held next Wednesday as a non handicap event.

San Antonio Duplicate Bridge Club Tourist Club Flay Sopit Jim Miller Mth Homer Mason Earl Deeser Harold Folks May C. ©. Mattfeldt Henry Exox Dryxle Nordhaus

Robbery in Travis Park Targets Local Highway Worker

Jones Burkholder, a Uemate highway department employee, was robbed of $115 after meeting a man at a bus terminal and taking a drink in Travis Park. A second robber seized Burkholder and demanded more, then fled. Crosley Klein reports a separate incident where a watch and pin were stolen nearby.

Witit Byacqs Jones Burkholder Uemate Highway Department Travis Park Burkholder North Mhurgnolider Rin Burkhoiper Burxhelder Crosley Klein Lewis Styleb Klein Jently

Reserve Officers to Rifle Matches at Camp Perry

Ten reserve officers from the Eighth Corps area have orders to report to Camp Perry Ohio to form an organized reserve rifle team for the 1995 national rifle matches. Members include Capt. R. G. Cari Enid Oklahoma Capt. J. Edmundson Ruidoso New Mexico Capt. Fr. Fhetner Chandler Arizona Capt. T. B. Kellum Austin Texas First Lieut. 4. B. Porter Port Arthur Texas Lieut. G. W. Parker Rio Rancho Arizona Lieut. D. Puller Picacho New Mexico Lieut. W. C. Stachner Tremonton Arizona Lieut. C. H. Howell Jr. Albuquerque New Mexico They will report on September 1 at Camp Perry.

Eighth Corps Dean Camp Perry Oia R. G. Cari Enid Oble Ruidosa

Thieves Take Sivana Jewelry From Apartment

Police report a theft of Sivana jewelry valued at £30, with details listing multiple residents and items found nearby. The damaged OCR notes names and addresses such as Mrs. 3. 2. Conn, Mrs. J. B. Barler, D. McQrea, H. Me. Fernandes, and W. C. Rau along with assorted goods including quilts, pecans, and auto accessories.

Sivana Conn Roslyn Nye Nue J. B. Barler Hn, Fuller Fast Ridge Food Avenue D. McQrea Beath Salado Street H. Me. Fernandes Bouth Salings Street Frank ‘Hayden Bristol Street W. C. Rau Cincinnati Avenue Southern Pacific

Summer candidates of the Army judge initiated by De Molay lodge

Summer candidates of the Army judge No. 1105 Grier of the De Molay will be initiated by the regular Regree tean of the Albert Pike chapter at 9 20 p m Thursday.

Grier The de- Molay Regree Tean Albert Pike Thuveday

Missing Tooth May Get Raise For O'Mara Inspector

O'Mara, chief deputy tax assessor-collector, seeks a raise of $26 to $175 per month for the beer license inspector position. He demonstrates by opening his mouth to show a missing tooth while arguing before the commissioners court. The court did not approve the raise, but also did not reject it.

Seli O'Mara

Honor Conferred by St. Mary's A Top Honors

St. Mary's university held summer session exercises Thursday awarding Joseph L. Schneider the bachelor of science in chemistry with cum laude. Several San Antonio and regional graduates earned bachelor of arts degrees. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. John T. Miller of Los Angeles. The Very Rev. Alfred Th. Mabe and Brother Pred dumber spoke during the event.

St. Mary’s A Sesson St. Mary's University Josephy L. Schneider Ghichke Schneider San Austonians Joan, Chawkher C. J. Orchard Eyvelyn Sinici Richet Chamson San Antonio Theodore Kohnen William Callahan St. Louis Eari Kramer Dyersville Iowa Josep Herd Brownsville Goin T. Miller Los Angeles Tetvelén Ube Ube | Visher, Viet Addresses Were Made of the Very Rev. Alfred Th. Mabe Pred Dumber

The Park Sleeper Robbed of Shoes and Suitcase

A.D. Stanley of Lubock awoke in Milena square on Thursday morning to find his suitcase and a pair of shoes stolen after a nap. He reported the loss to police headquarters after the second awakening.

A.D. Stanley Lubock Milena Square

Snake and Spider Send Two to Hospitals

Tamas, 45, of Kiva, was treated at Robert B Green hospital Thursday for a rattlesnake bite on the left foot. Frankisca Arreguin, 15, of Adkins, was treated at Rosa hospital for a spider bite.

Tamas Kiva Robert B Green Frankisca Arreguin Adkins Il Ce Fant Rosa Hospital

Absentee Vote Light in Bexar County Amid Election

Absentee ballots in the constitutional amendment election were notably light in Bexar County. Clerk Renee Scheel cited the tally, noting the Wednesday deadline passed with few mail ballots counted and many potential voters away on vacations or business, while one resident disputed the process during a county commission session.

Renee Scheel Commissioners Court Hallits Seaat Bexar Tn Shorst Mace Ithmmant Wen Commissioners’ Court Aupost

Plumbing Without Permit Brings Fine in County Court

Salador Onna of 835 Menchace Street was fined 25 in County Court at Law No 1 after pleading guilty to doing plumbing work without a license. Judge McCollum Burnett presided, with the incident recorded as occurring in July.

Menchace Street Sauer Justie McCollum Burnett

Catholic High Slashes Tuition Rates at Central School

The Central Catholic High School announced a 60 percent tuition reduction effective immediately. New rates list first two tech school years at 30 dollars per year and third and fourth years at 82 dollars per year, as stated by Rev. A. Mitchell Brineigal.

iCatholic Central Catholic Hien Schwo

Detective Appointed to Aid City T-Men in Traffic Efforts

Chief appoints E P Bogasth to supervise T-men and city officers in traffic arrests. Jenner of commerce involvement noted. Thugsdey slang appears in text but main action is appointment to oversee operations and cooperation with police and commerce officials.

S. A. T-Men E. P. Bogasth W. Kilda Thugsdey T-men Jenner of Commerce

W. L. Schlesinger IM in Hospital

W L Schlesinger, well known in San Antonio circles, is reported seriously ill in hospital alongside mentions of W L Behlesinger and Thirsney in the Mix. Current condition uncertain.

W. L. Schlesinger IM w_L. Behlesinger Thirsney Hrepital

Mayor to Seek WPA Grant for City Projects

City officials announced a WPA grant request for sewer construction and street paving. The plan totals about 732,844.71 with 380,233.71 for sewers on West Side and four paving sites. Mayor Quin expected approval and job relief as labor work underway.

WEA Blayar K. Quin BP Arnesun District Qarketer WPA Unemaya Paul Stettler W. A. King Stettler West Side Steffler Tilebra Avenue Zargzamora Street City Limita Mitchell Street Flores Presa Aitdebrand San Fedro Avenuue Predericksburg Tarramora Street West Commerce Frio City Stetfler Labor Jzsa Heen Arteson Baur C. Nauschutz Gincer Quin Rabbola Woodlawn Lake

Air officers to fly on temporary duty to Midland and Galveston

Col Ira Longanecker an air officer of the Eighth Corps area and Lieut G Rivard Brooks field reserve officer were to fly Thursday to Midland Oklahoma City Weisley field Barksdale and Galveston on temporary duty connection with air services activities.

Longanecker Ira Longanecker Eighth Corus Ares G. Rivard Brooks Field Midland Oklahoma City Weisley Field Barksdake Gale Galveston

Diamond Stolen From Woman's Home In Break-In

Mrs. Stella Hogue reported a diamond ring valued at 200 dollars missing from her home at 4105 South Prost Street after a break-in. A window was broken at Handy-Andy store at 1713 Pyederletsburg Read, with a thief taking a quantity of chearrttes.

Stella Hogue South Prost Street Handy-Andy Pyederletsburg Read

Baer-ing Down on the News Baer-ing Down on the News

California doctor claims he can see anyone and restore them, suggesting vast capabilities in real estate, bank assets, and business prospects. The piece alludes to frozen assets and a line gang, with scattered references to names and phrases.

Baer-ing Arthur Bugs Baer California

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