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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1938

Page

12

Legal Curiosities and Local Music Notes in San Antonio

A San Antonio item outlines a probate case with a bizarre handwritten will and names fictitious, odd bequests. It mentions Bryan Maryin, deputy IRS official, and a note about cane use. The Erskine Hawkins band returns for a one night engagement at the Times Club, praised for its trumpet swing and show.

San Antoniano T. Hiley White Alans National Bil Texas Probate Court Mary Erskine Hawkins Times Club Hawkins Cory Fine

Untitled Fragments From Davis Oklahoma News Briefs

Odd local notices from Davis Oklahoma mention scattered items including a sign offering roasted pints and ice, plus unclear chatter about a court house display. References to Laredo, M.A. May, J Travelstead, and Lloyd W. Davidsory appear in a jumble of names and phrases with no clear cohesive event.

Oklahoma Davis Okla

Beacon Hill Plans Annuity Talks At Evening Service

Ministers W. A. Fawcett and Garland Lang of Kerrville will lead discussions on completing the annualty fund during the 11 p m services at Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church. The church quota is 3900, with one third subscribed as of Saturday. A group of children from the Protestant Orphans' Home will present a program at the morning services.

Beacon Hill W. A. Fawcett Garland Lang Kerrville Beacon Hill Presbyterian Protestant Orphans’ Home

Missionary Speaker Set at Grace Lutheran Meet

A meeting at Grace Lutheran Church features a former missionary addressing the group. Roll call is planned, with service to follow at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the pastor’s home, amid the church’s ongoing efforts and coordination among members.

Roll Call Grace Lutheran

Pay Day Plans Echo City Officials’ Praise Event

City workers led by Kin Kennon and Sid Riggt Nandman plan a Wednesday evening tribute at the Gunter Hotel to honor Mayor G. K. Quityn and the finance effort. More than two housing, tax, and Kennon office staff had registered by Saturday morning.

G. K Kin Kennon Tadeath Sid Rigtt Nandman Gunter Housing Division Tax Office Kenman Kennan Jay Benrton Saycoll Riy Kenton Giraity M. Bhuahaier

Students TQ PIGE Leaders Meeting Echoes Union Goals

Officers of the Bexar Governor Tauvels Alp association opened the second gunnea session at 9:20. The meeting reviewed convention reports and action on proposed constitutional amendments and committees for the next convention. Member schools include Bracken Bridge, Sidney Lanier, Thomas Jefferson, Alamo Heights, Harlandale, Edison, Thomas Nelson Page Junley, and four out of town schools along with the San Antonio Vora Dudlonel and Dechutenschon.

Uke Bexar Govaly Sturvah Tauvels Alp Association Urlay Verety Builess Ancelig Gunnea Lok Uy Brackenbridge Sidney Lawier Thomas Jefferson Alsinn Heights Harlandale Icying Homue Mann Alamo Heights Exison Thomas Nelson Echigols San Antonio Vora Dlonel Dechutenschon

Fire destroys ranch home and contents near Charlotte Texas

A fire at a county landmark ten miles south of Charlotte, Texas, burned the M. Doyle family residence and its contents last Sunday. Estimated loss around 10,000 dollars. Fire report by Forrest Campbell of San Antonio.

Atascosa County Bluntzer Ranch Charlotte Texas Doyle Fandy Forrest Campbell San Aneonio

Baering Down On the News By ARTHUR Bugs Barr

A satirical column praising Engizud's chef and the Gadegenent American ham Aurget as Chetrarld's top dish. It mixes fanciful titles Lord Morger, Lord Horder, King Gaourge with absurd food debates and a proposed all-American sneat ball polish.

Arthur Bugs Barr Engizud Chetrarld Morger Horder

Inquest Opened Over Boy Charles Winston Death

An inquest was started Saturday by Justice of the Peace J. O. Wiley into the death of 11 year old Charles Winston of 411 Crisolano street. He was found lying near Southern Pacific railroad tracks after a serious head injury and died four hours later at a hospital. The boy was the son of Mr and Mrs John Herman.

Justice of the Peace J. Wiley Charles Winston Crislano Street Southern Pacific Hove Robert Pital Wiley

Literary Society Debate at TMI on Telepathy Policy

The Zeta Sigma senior literary society of Texas Military Institute debated whether the U S government should own and control telepathy systems. The negative side led by J Wolf and T Payne defeated L Clausel and J De Forrest. Comb events were presented by I Holmes and F R Davidson.

TMI Zeta Sigma Senior Literary Society Texas Military Institute U. S Jr. Wolf T. Payne Fromm L. Clausel 3. de Forrest I. Holmes FR. Davidson

Four attacked men treated after weekend violence in Austin area

Four persons were hospitalized after violent assaults Saturday in Austin. Philip Gonzales, 17, and others from Milam Square attacked PHWk Nelson, 64, of Austin with rocks on La Redo Street and Arbor Place, leaving him with head injuries. Two Fort Sam Houston soldiers, Stohle Hughes, 28, and C. D. Hambo, 21, were found unconscious on nearby blocks on New Braunfels Avenue and provided accounts of the incidents.

Rebsart Phwk Nelson Austin Paulen Milam Square Philip Gonzales Arbor Place Boss Redo Street Fort Sam Houston Stohle Hughes C. D. Hambo Nort New Braunfels Avenue Neilier

Luggage and Jewelry Stolen From Auto in City

Auto parked at a city lot was robbed of luggage containing clothing and jewelry valued at 800 dollars. The owner Mrs. B A McDeniel and Miss May Carawell were away at a theater when the theft occurred. Police report car prowlers were suspected as the investigation continues.

B. A McDeniel AeAlen Sotidad

Jury Ponders State Aid Plan

The grand jury debated a plan to seek state aid and the possible appeal to the Department of Safety in Austin. Two special investigators were discussed, with a pastor and county Irish ties referenced in relation to aiding an event. The court’s irregular sessions and a letter to Judge W. W. McCvary and the commissioners’ court are part of the unresolved discussions.

Monay Department of Safety Austin Tor Ity Thas Prigny Juige W. W. McCvary

Grand jury sessions discuss public safety fabric

The article notes officials addressing the state department of public safety and court access. It mentions White Sheriff Will Wood, Peace Bat Corigan, and foreman Robert Wiene as foremen of the grand jury. Porter Loring denies any inappropriate talks with O Grady in the jury rooms.

Greyday State Department of Public Safety White Sherif Will W. Wood Bat Corigan Robert Wiene Porter Loring O'Grady

Dr Royal J Dye to Speak at San Antonio Service

Dr Royal J Dye will address a united service of all San Antonio Christian churches at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Central Christie church. He began missionary work in 1228 and served at the Holenge mission until 1999 when Mrs Dye returned to the United States, later years spent abroad. The talk is under the auspices of the United Christian Missionary Society of Indianapolis Ind.

Bayalu Bie Undud Christian Missionary | Satiety of Indianapolis Ind

Robbery report of delivery boy and pawned whisky theft

A delivery boy for Savonie's Drug on Mark Street was robbed near Paschal Street by two pistol wielding suspects. The incident occurred Saturday as he answered two telephone calls and attempted a whisky delivery, with a note of the change for Vernon Douglas.

Vernon Douglas Savonie Mark St Mary's Cheek Paschal Street

Warning Issued After San Antonio Truck Crash

A November accident in San Antonio left one driver dead and prompted a safety plan. A system requires immediate post incident reports detailing damages and a diagram of how the crash occurred. Representatives from the drivers and owners groups are meeting with officials to study causes and potential preventive measures.

Peeli Sn Iurtiay Bos Monti Widhone Fetoney Taxlens Univers McChueferty Ronnon

Calvary Open House Slated During Homecoming Week

Calvary meet will hold open days this weekend with 8 pm Sunday and 4 pm Saturday events. Officers and alumni from Texas State Gol Thomeromle wife observed al lege for Wathen x-students association announce details for homecoming gatherings. Miss Wilma Suey and Dr K T Moye listed among organizers.

T.S.C.W. Exes Calvary Mexican Texas State Gol

Charity Ball In San Antonio To Aid Poor Families

A charity ball sponsored by Gigata Wheta Chi at the municipal auditorium in San Antonio aims to raise funds for groceries and clothing for poor local families. Tickets sold on site at MG A and the auditorium, with prizes donated by local businesses and special guests to perform.

Charley Kpil Gigata Wheta Chi Clifton Baley Tfraternity San Antonia's Chirlat MG. A Jabby Prines Sy Han Antonio Pauerhante Rilsey Asy Copeland

First Presbyterian Plans Vesper Hour at City Church

Sunday vesper hour to replace regular services at First Presbyterian Church. Winter program features archaeology and Bible sermons by the pastor after morning services. Young people’s choir to sing during the vesper hour.

Farst Presbyterian Church Nori Alamo Fourth Streets

Ten Commandments Series Concludes Sermon On Coveting

Pastor Perry F Webb of Test Baptist Church will deliver a Sunday sermon on Thou Shalt Not Covet as the Ten Commandments series closes. Dr Webb said the series has attracted about 14 000 attendees to date with more expected.

Perry F. Webb Test Baptist Church Dr. Webb

Robbery Report Involving Four Teens At City Intersection

Briefs describe a robbery where a Samaritan was robbed of $24 by four teens and a woman after offering porch service. The incident occurred near Virginia Boulevard and Watters Street with the suspect group described by old police as male and female, with potations of violence noted.

Samaritan Porida Pat Sa- Naas Kuyton Avenue Virginia Boulevard Watters Street Bslinus

Christmas Gift Helper at Frost's in Ban Antenin

Mrs. Culmer acts as a personal shopping intermediary for Christmas gifts in Frost's store, selecting and wrapping items for customers who request a private, home-delivery style service. The service targets men and women, with emphasis on thoughtful, personalized selections and discreet home visits.

Wwrinmn Antenin Brice Ellen Gilmer Frost's Monson Culmer Christvas Mr. Culmers Guristntas Virginia Mressette Gideon Cullmer Ake Emma

Fire Rescue Ends Narrow Escape At Vermont Street Apt

A man at 121 Annis Street in Vermont was dragged from a burning apartment Saturday. First aid was administered after F Villereal, of the same address, pulled him to safety. Officials estimate the blaze caused extensive damage to the unit.

L.A Vermont Annis Street F. Villereal

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Around & the & Plaza Jeff Davis Pastor Jones Pete Bryan Maryin Internal Revenue Pelo Buster Leyenderker Fruty Laredo M.A. May J. Travelstead The del Tio Lloyd W. Davidsory Gilorney Aes Meet Mary Puller Mexico Sterling Christian Mexican Institute of San Antonio Ing Servlors Ecards Scherzer Aiton Barger Margie Strelzick Bill Fuller Joyce Zurek Johnny Estrada Evelyn Evans Bear Mary Louise Trevina Milton Parker King Kennon J. Neeley Belle Woodall Baering Emile Hotel Turghesder Dr. Royal J. Dye CRAND R. BE. O'Grady Kusa Tay Copeland First Presbyterian Metz Eerrin Metzs San Antonio AGS Iitsskgn Colt Fannin Broadway
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