Back in Town Mossin Family and City Notes Mix
Bob and Ona Mastin return to town as society writers recall Ona Walls Masters of ceremonies at civic club and chamber events. Cal Ashburn, Texas PWA adviser chair, cited as a major local figure. a night club incident and downtown hotel rumors echo amid quirky arb collector items and theater curios. News items span local social scenes, theater pieces, and regional ties to El Paso, Hopkinsville, and Austin universities.
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Bob
Ona Mastin
Seabucky
Mrs. Mastin
Society Writers Y
Miss Ona Walls
Civic
Chamber of Commerce
Cal
Ike Ashburn
PWA
Texas
Ashburn
J Day Sentence In Auto Death Case
Jury convicts in a negligent death trial involving James Chadis after a collision on South Places Street. Judge Charles J. Mot sentences Gril Tow to serve time in the state Brone county facility.
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Charles J
Line
James G. Chadis
Army Orders and Retirements List Amid Clerical Shuffle
A garbled Washington dispatch records army orders affecting personnel such as DSO and Bir 1a ve ae Tolowhigami siriinia. Mentions retirements, a Tahoe C. Webenty, and adjustments across units including West Mout and Metco Neat ALY. Names and places are partially obscured but imply broad reassignments.
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Washington
DSO
GeTaN Company Names In London Trade Listing
Readable fragments show a Chartered entity with references to traders and industry terms. Names such as J. A and other partial labels appear amid an economic context. The legible portion suggests a historical business register noting partnerships and trade roles in a metropolitan setting.
Blue Eagle to Stay As NRA Extends Code Endgame
Washington reports the NRA plans to extend temporary blue eagle displays beyond December with a renewal of the re employment pact for trades without codes. Officials say continuation aims to preserve cooperation, while addressing uncoded industries and wage norms amid ongoing enforcement and potential new signups.
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Washington, D. C
NRA
B&ulions
Blanche Balls Granted Divorce in Alabama Case
Blanche Bolsclair, formerly Blanche Tells, filed for divorce from L W Bolsclair in Birmingham Alabama. She accused him of violence after he reportedly attacked her at an after party in San Antonio weeks earlier. Records show they married January 21 1922 and separated September 13 1922. Bolsclair, a printing salesman, did not contest.
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Birmingham
Blanche Bolelnir
John Murrel
San Antonio
We L. Boisevniz
Brisclir
Blanche Tells
Texas
Lcutt
Bols- Pats
Bolsclair
Saleaian
100 Spaniards Jailed in Cuban Law Conspiracy
Havana reports more than 100 Spaniards held at Cabana fortress after a crackdown tied to a conspiracy crackdown. The arrests followed a night of unrest with demonstrations and four bombings. Authorities targeted suspected conspirators amid a push for native control of commerce and industry.
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Havana
Ole Cabana
Fublle
Jose Lurrando
Mariannd
Whee anAy Sentenant
Texas Treasury to Pay Off Warrants
A garbled Texas notice from Austin states the Treasury will pay all general revenue warrants, including No. 26%PIL, to July 18 and December 17. Gordon Johnson of the Second division appears in the record amid unclear details of the warrant settlements and timelines.
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Texas
Treasury
Austin
Dee 10
Gnatley Lockhird
Stake Treasures
Today
Gordon Johnsion
Mary Pickford's Silent Divorce from Owen Moore
Hollywood reports recount Mary Pickford's quiet Nevada divorce from Owen Moore in 1920 after years of estrangement. She testified the romance soured shortly after marriage, with Moore accused of quarrels and extravagance while Pickford pressed for equal chances for loved ones and built a successful film career and aviation and war work.
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Hollywood
Dev
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Moore
Jersey City
Owen Magee
Mary
Nevada
Hye
Moors
Havana
Lottie
Jack
Ilinese
Paris
New York
Claritys
United Artists
Hilos
Ste
Glenn Martin
Martit
Jima
Feavig
Arcedia Falloon School
al Reno Ee Phota
Sta Fus
Maylester
Dougiss Fairbanks
Acquittal Plea Divides German Press Over Bulgarian Defendants
In Leipzig Germany a protest erupts against the prosecution plea for acquittal of three Bulgarian defendants in the fire case. The Volkischer Beobachter and other papers quote defense calls for release, citing false passports and funds. The coverage notes observed motives for their presence in Germany and mentions relevant figures tied to the case.
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Leipzg
Germany
Hitler
Taner
Vorlkischer
Beabweiiter
Stiles
Kurl Werner
Hon Far
Ernst Torgier
Une Gerona Pare Hament
Hiller
Sion
Seized Still Brings Charge in Local Whiskey Case
In Guidahwe county farmer district, federal agents seized a 20 gallon still, 64 gallons of whiskey, and 300 gallons of whiskey trash. An arraignment occurred with United States Commissioner Paul Ay Locktuet in Anbla, San Antonio, after the suspect voluntarily surrendered. A temporary $1000 bond was set and a hearing was scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m.
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Jbl
Guidahwe
United Stales
Paul Ay
Geronima
Revenue Bill Talks Ease Of Tax Law Clash In Washington
Chairman Doughlan of the house ways and means committee said a general revenue bill could be drawn to suit both legislative and executive departments despite differences between the treasury and the committee. He noted Treasury proposals to require husbands and wives living together to file single returns and discussed potential impacts on tax evasion cases involving Charles E. Mitchell and others.
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Washington
D. GC
Dougston
House
Ways and Means Conmittes
Treasury
House Suhcommister
Morgenthau
Ihr
Doughlan
Charles E. Mitchell
Clhinir Mab
Lie National City Bank
J.P. Morgan
Aviv
Doughton
Open Forum Editor Voices for Lynchings and Law Failures
A San Antonio reader argues lynching should restrain crime, blaming officers and courts for let ting criminals go free. The letter condemns defense insanity pleas and advocates mob punishment nationwide, naming California and San Jose as hotspots. The writer calls for stronger citizen action and criticizes judges and lawyers for protecting criminals. A RESIDENT.
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the Light
Nikigen
Sench Jny
Vero
California
United States
I. Toainna
San Jose
San Antonio
Recu
Cnse
Non-Smoker Seeks Isolation From Inhaled Smoke
A public appeal argues for smoke-free spaces in downtown dining, noting both smokers and non smokers. The writer laments smoke drifting into venues and suggests restrictions to allow safer eating atmospheres for patrons, especially women and children.
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Joel
Wore
Uct
Gles
Cleaners and Dyers Code Draws Protest
Readers report a protest against a federal backed Cleaners and Dyers association code. The note cites price demands, claims fear of inconveniences, and references Magnittos Heights Palm Heights and Collins Gardens communities with requests for higher wares and adjusted service charges. The writer rejects membership while urging adherence to the code despite dissent.
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Cleaners, Dyers Code
Cleaners Snd Ligors Association
Washington
Cleaners
Cleaners and Dyers Association
Magnittos Heights
Palm Heights
Collins Gardens
Laemmle Buys Golem for Universal Pictures
Los Angeles December 16 1934 Carl Laemmle plans an ambitious production of The Golem a globe spanning project. The piece notes casting rumors including actors from Britain Germany and America and mentions Alice White George Raft and Miriam Hopkins among others as part of Hollywood chatter.
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Los Angeles
Carl Laemmle
the Golem
Yiddles
Bransiatert
Arper
Priniestein
Aisa
Stein Pierie
Girman
Steel Firms Case Studied for Labor Board Election Supervision
Washington December 16 Reports from justice department indicate the case will go to Attorney General Cummings over whether the National Labor Board can supervise elections among workers. Officials watched workers at the Wolkey Sleep company plants in Weirton and Clarksburg West Virginia. Weirton chairman Kirngath T Weir refused to let board agents supervise the election claiming the board lacked authority under management. Prosecution under the code and actions by the National Conformity Board were debated as possible next steps.
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Washington, D. C
Monk
National Labor Board
Elections Ab
le Thu
Wolkey Sleep Company
Weirton and
Clarksburg
W. Va
Stinhenville
Olia
Kirngath 'T Weir
Weirton Company
Mingteament
West
Washington
Hugh S. Joinson
NRA
Univaned
iLike Cummings
Eo Sigeesi
Tike Sway Worton
Walt
Iker
Lanse
Tree Soldiers Form Holiday Leave Schedule
The Tree Soldiers may choose Christmas or New Year holidays under CGC instructions. Christmas holidays run December 21 to 26 and New Year holidays December 29 to January 2. Leaves may not overlap for the same period.
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Chrishas
CG. C
Eighth Corps
Tree Board for Ft Sam Named Brigadier Generals Charles and Bayley
A new Tree Board for Fort Sam named Brigadier Generals Charles Howland and Frits Bayley to make recommendations for removal of trees from damaged and overgrown areas and to address safety concerns in the fort’s terrain.
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Ft. Sam
Charles Th Howland
Frits Let
Barker and Co
Bayley
Thoustan
Leave Is Granted for Brooks Officer to Two Months
An officer of Brooks receives a two month leave beginning January 2. The request, approved by Capt W. 8. Tam- Yn. Trooks, places the Free Remy Company at Wonderwitin on a temporary standstill as the Marine Sunday unit moves forward.
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Iis Brew
W. 8
Tam- Yn
Trooks Iold
Free Remy Company
Wondlvitin
Churches to Sing Christmas Carols in San Antonio
Several San Antonio churches plan Christmas carol services Sunday and next week. Westminster Choir will present Christ story with lantern pictures at 7 30 p.m. Sunday. Handel's Messiah will be sung at First Baptist under Fritz Harper. Other churches feature solos and musical programs by Dorothy Sandlin Lois Driggs and Rufus Craddock.
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San Antonio
Westminster Byoss
Dorothy Sandlin
Sobrane
Rufus Craddock
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Ry W. Whiteside
Chains
First Baptist Church
Fritz. Harper
Lois Driggs
Fanny Heights
The
Beacon Ign
Che Renver Biel Presbyterian Chien
P.m
Suit on Texas Oil Order Near Close
A federal court planned closing arguments in a suit challenging a Texas oil order under the National Industrial Recovery Act. Plaintiffs led by Bellaneuny company claim the order was not based on the legitimate state regulatory framework and was shepherded by Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes.
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Onstaw
Anil
Pescit Texas
le An Ro Bellaleuny Company
Seyhal
Ainekon
Invold
Navy to Aid Fight on Liquor Running
Navy to Aid Fight on Liquor Running as ships off the Poelic coast face combined action by the United States Navy and coast guard. President Roosevelt orders treasury officials to coordinate measures, with air patrols likely, to curb smuggling and enforce new controls.
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San Eramuiacu
Uniteed States Navy
Sningeling
Toanediale
Roosevelt
Treasury
Comedy Team Returns to Airwaves Tonight on NBC
McLean Colonel Starpnagie and Budd return after absence for quarter hour Saturday night programs on the Golumkin network. Jacques Renard's orchestra provides the instrumental background as CBS promotes the show. NBC stations including WOAI carry the broadcasts with Navy speakers and aviation figures featured.
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Starpnagie and
Budd
Golumkin
Fia
Weel Gnagt Sangestress
CBS
Ettig
Stoopnagte
Audd
Jacques Renard
Morton Dawney
Tony Wolls
Tae U. &. Naval
NBC
WOAI
Abhaltine
WD. Leahy
John Downes
Washington
U. S. Navy
Naval Reserve Glee Club
Chicago
Austin Hi School Paper Wins Prize
Temple Texas December 6 Austin high school newspaper The Austin Maroon won the championship in Class A at the Texas High School Press Association awards. The Houston Postrophy for best edited high school paper went to The Austin Maroon as top in Class A. Abilene High Battery placed second, Technician of San Antonio and Pantherette of Central Medal Fort Worth tied for third. other first places included a short story by Jane Young of Brackenridge San Antonio.
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Texas
Austin
Texas High School Press Association
Eollege
Austin ~Maroon
Clas
Flso
Houston Postrophy
Abilene High
San
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