Candid Camera Sparks On Local Ballroom Nights
A jumble of vignette notes from Around the Plaza sketches locals and visitors in late night scenes. Highlights include Harry Hoechten igniting the ballroom floor, Pat Holmes as a night watchman and future farmer effort, and a quirky mix of residents like piano players, a German police dog with a chipped shoulder, and a 93 year old cotton grower plotting a plantation. A Hawaii visit teaser from Miss Frances Gambs and a guard from the natonal army on shaving cream misadventure cap the diversions.
Homes Burn Damages Total In City Blaze
Fire destroyed two homes causing total damage around 3950 dollars. The Delgado family at 205 Morales Street were awakened by a child’s crying as their home near Fintlo was burned. A second dwelling at 300 G Street owned by William Dykes sustained about 603 dollars in damage. Australia’s savings push shows two thirds of the population with accounts near 1000 dollars per person.
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RL Delgado
Morales Street
Delgado
Henry Albert
Scott
Mimm¢ Soult
Ruth
Scotts
Tames
G Street
William Dykes
Australia
Mules Spark Police Calls Over Ban on Strong Spirit
Police in Josephin county reported mules causing little disruption as officers enforced Commissioner Louis Lisscomb's edict banning strong spirits. A white mule and two red companions were found at Fob in drive, with intermittent mule calls totaling about 35 as the situation was controlled.
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Louis Lisscomb
Josephins
Corral
Quarrel Ended After Ungentle Warning by Officer
An officer confronted a domestic quarrel on West Laurel Street after a husband beat his wife over unprepared support. The officer issued a severe warning and threatened jail, ending the dispute.
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N. A. Seuester
Law West Laurel Atreet
Schneider
Rooftop Oddities In San Antonio Downtown
A survey of downtown rooftops reveals miniature golf courses atop the Plaza Hotel garage and a great telescope in a silver dome near the auditorium. Weather instruments crown Federal building roofs while deck chairs grace a rectory roof. pigeons, flag poles, and improvised greenery peek from various rooftops as workers eye the skyline.
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San Antonio
Tooftops
Plaza Hotel
Ban Antonios
A- Weather
Weather Bureau
Federal Building
Ulman
San Vernandy Cathedral
Pople
Bern
Courthouse
Kampmann
Registration Law Explained to Aliens
A meeting at Case slang park heard A P Sanches president of Me San Antonin council of the League of United Latin American Citizens explain the registration law to several thousand Mexicans. Additional remarks came from Postmaster Don Quill Omar Josefe Mexican consul and W W Knopp district migration inspector.
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A. P. Sanches
San Antonin
Gas Workers Union Picnic Draws 200 Attendees
About 200 members and families attended the Gas Workers Union picnic held Monday at the gravel pile on the Castroville road. Local officials of the Public Serviceсп, mothers in charge of the planter and several notable members were present.
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Gas Workark Union
Castroville Yond
Whedr
Plenter
W. E. Sporting
A. R. Graclind
Stohon
Thieves seize cash and items from milk truck and homes
Thieves enter an Alden milk truck on East Josephine Street and steal $25. A Mrs Arnold reports her purse taken from her apartment, containing $12. At 103 West Guyson Street a service station oil stock and patch are stolen. Probers chase a prowler from several yards as two prowlers are reported Sunday night.
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Josephine Street
Mon- Gay
Berguland
Arnold
Fourth Street
Hulda Johnson
Wout
Wiudlow
Edgewood Schools Set Open Date Amid Registration Plans
Edgewood district announces September 3 reopening led by Superintendent K Williams. Registration for high school students occurs August 28 and 29, with about 200 enrollments expected. Elementary preregistration reduced. Edgewood Elementary and Stafford Elementary anticipate roughly 500 total pupils.
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Eapewood
Kwilliams
Edgewood
Stafford
Pienot to Address Bexar Engineers Group
Pienot, consultant at the San Antonio Public Service Co, will address the Bexar Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers at the Plaza Hotel in Reach on Wednesday. The talk is titled The American Engineer: Important Factors for the Economic Future of the Western Hemisphere, as announced by secretary Hermon F. Batson.
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Pienot
San Antonio Public Service Company
Bexar
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Plaza Lotel
Western Hemisphere
Hermon F. Batson
Moncey
Worry Over European Victories Shapes Jefferson’s Plans
The fragment outlines Jefferson’s concerns about European successes in the western hemisphere and hints at military and territorial anxieties. Mentions Monroe, Madison, and French aid for a broader vision of land occupancy along the Mississippi region. The tone implies looming ambition and strategic repositioning in late 18th century America.
Auto crash injuries and hit and run charges reported
Three men were injured Monday when a car overturned on Gonzales Road near the city limits. They received minor cuts and bruises at Robert B. Green hospital. Names include Booker Schuler Mose Smith and RL Johnson of local streets. A separate incident in the 200 block of South Santa Rosa Avenue injured Charles Martinez by a hit and run. Stanley Prather sustained a broken rib in a car crash on Sunday afternoon. Driver Job Boggs and Mrs Ghorles Sharp were named in the report.
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Gonzales Road
Robert B. Green
Booker T. Schuler
South
Hackberry Street
Mose Smith
Indiana Street
Johnson
Charles Martinez
Union Street
Santa Rosa Avenue
Stanley Prather
Devine Street
Ing Volliston
Prather
Job Boggs
Funston Avenue
Ghorles Sharp
Masonstreul
Welfare body posts new appointments to Sa Antonia association
Rev Brother Herbert F Leies announced five committee chairmen for the San Antonio Social Workers Association Mrs Gussie Benke Conner heads membership Helen Day heads program Dr David Jacobson oversees auditing and evaluation Miss Marjorie McGowen handles courtesy and Miss Hannan Hirshberg leads public relations Two members-at-large are Mrs Milton Spencer and Way Hand B Towner The Rev Brother Gerald P Schnepp was renamed editor of the Social Workers Bulletin
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Sa Antonia Social Workers Association
Herbert F. Leies
St. Mary's University
Gussie Benke Conner
Lie Central Index
Miay Helen Day's
Our Lady of the Lake College
David Jacobson
Temple Belh
Marjorie McGowen
Bexar County Council
Girl Scouts
Hannan Hirshberg
Jewish Social Service Federation
Milton Spencer
Way- Hand B. Towner
Community Chest
Gerald P Schnepp
St. Mary’s University
Social Workers' Bulletin
Association
Woman Arrested Sparking Jail Fire Incident
A Monday arrest for driving without lights led to drunkenness and disturbing the peace charges. Patrolman Charles Holden stopped a woman in downtown, who allegedly used abusive language. Jail matron Mrs. Minnit Lyots found a bed fire and extinguished flames, then a pillow fire about a half hour later before release on bond for 35 year old Lain Warren of 410 Minumeras Street.
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Jnr
Charles Holden
Minnit Lyots
Oldest St Mary's University employee retires after long service
The article notes Anton Michale enk, the oldest employee at St. Mary's University, who joined the school in 1888. He spent 32 years as a dairyman before becoming a handyman, marking a long career through the institution's transition and growth from Louis College to St. Mary's University.
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SU Artive
Anton Michale
St. Mary's University
Louis College
St.Mary’s University
Schoool
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Hugs" Baer
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