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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1936
Page
11
A damaged clipping from a 48 year old writer mocks a probation amendment and a joke sign seen near a parking store at Fads Avenue and Boulh Presa Street. The letter references drinking, liquor pace, and low prices as a sarcastic attack on signs and public decency.
San Antonio's arts scene buzzes as Major Bowes may tour next week while local talents Bernice Hays and Bee McGau celebrate birthdays. Hargrave heads to New York for a national contest prize trip, and performers like Haney Harris Jimmie Allard and Elbert Red South are spotlighted for future gigs. The Federal Little Theater screens Taming of the Shrew and Macbeth while Christmas plays and local marriages add to a festive cultural snapshot.
Mr and Mrs William Schonert celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Monday and will be honored at Sunday evening services at Beaton Hill Lutheran Church. Pastor Rev A Palkenberg says the couple have been church members since its organization.
The Rev Mr Ellis marks seven years as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. He trained at Belor university and Latin western seminary, traveled in Europe and the Holy Land. Under his leadership the church has paid off debt and built a sinking fund. Membership grew from 725 to 4400. Services will include a morning message Laying Gar on God’s Altar and an evening sermon Pleasures Without Conscience, with a musical program led by Lester B Harrell and a soloist Mrs Riley accompanied by an orchestra directed by Mrs Elmy McBride.
Dr Guy Green, editor and Bible teacher of Kenans Gitr, will lead a daily preaching mission at Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church starting Wednesday December 9 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. through December 2. Green, famed for memory recall of chapters, has held meetings in Alics and other places. Rev Edgar Hibbard is pastor.
The funeral for Police Officer John W. Stowe was led by Rev. Harold Hubbard of Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church after he was killed at the Kentucky club on East Commerce Street. Hubbard urged citizens and officials to support law enforcement amid a rise in crime, gambling, and vice, calling for an awakened conscience across departments to restore safety and order.
The Bescon Hill Presbyterian church will host Sunday morning and evening sermons by Dr A Vv Boanda on The Christian's Foremost Characteristic and Pillar of Presbyterianism in the Province of Christ. Weekly events include a Woman's Auxiliary Bible study Monday, Diaconate evening meeting Tuesday, and a Christmas party hosted by Mrs George Harris Tuesday night at 7 pm.
Rev C P Belanger now cornet ing in revival at the Foursqu Sospel church will tell his life story Trom the Jaws of Death ta ite im Christ at the churchs D the savville Sunday. The revival moves in its third work recorded by Rev Fred D Beard pastor Church is Iweateq gt 14 5 Pine street.
Cleveland December report says Horsert Fitzpatrick, 64, veteran attorney, presided at the Huron of the former Van Sweringen empire. He is named independent head of Midamerica Corporation Way, with roles as vice president and federal counsel for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Immediate actions include reorganizing the Missouri Pacific railroad and the Van Sweringen company, the principal real estate holding firm.
The West Texas Episcopalian diocese plans a new program to be submitted to the diocesan council in January. Rev. Arthur R. McKinstey, rector of St. Mark's, has led parish efforts to reduce a $300,000 debt. He serves as president of the standing committee and chairs the advancement committee. An autumn youth gathering is set for January 25 to 17, with sessions at St. Mark's and Girl's churches. Bishop Capers and Rev. McKinstey were honored at a St. Mark's dinner this week.
The winter series of vesper services will be inaugurated at 8 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian church, according to Dr. P. B. Hal, pastor. Topic will be Various religious schemes, with the first talk Can We Trust Our Bible. Dr. Hilt will speak Sunday morning on Christ in the Old Testament as an introduction to a series of pre Christians missives.
Universal Bible Sunday is set for the Harriman Place Christian Church on a Sunday morning. An exhibit by the American Bible Society showcases old manuscripts and the Bible in various editions. Reverend Guy W. Mayfield will deliver the sermon titled The Bible the word of God.
Dr J Gracy Timmons pastor of the Riverside Park Methodist Church will speak to the Business Men's Bible class in the fall room of the Gunter Hill on Sunday morning. The topic is mystiking values and the session aims to discuss religious ethics.
Grand jury memorializes Doo Townsend in a tarnished case with confused phrases about Santa Claus and a bat. The piece hints at a dramatic shift in topic and legal action, mentioning a grand jury and unspecified figures in a 1785 dispute noted by Serw.
In a Criminial Court session Judge McGrory sent the jurors back after a 12 to 4 deadlock over Leeman charged with unlawfully possessing a machine gun. Jurors were held in open coat over the key question while the judge threatened discharge if no verdict by Saturday. Leeman was tried for possession of the weapon dated April 28 1934 and previously convicted in August 1935. the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a five year sentence.
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