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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1935
Page
17
A pasted, garbled reminiscence mentions the Mons Art Rennack and a remark attributed to Phat Worthy. It recalls a club scene with a man consuming coffee, a fall, and a humorous exchange. The piece includes names like Bobbie Gaburn and Matt McCormick, plus local jokes about elevators and bathrooms.
A noisy memo details performers using different names in Hollywood style, naming Dave Roberts and others as examples. Louise Behmala becomes Louise Small under contract, Wilma Francis is Barilssen, and Elyza curates a star pipeline while Pete Herman runs a plant in New Orleans.
Mrs Ada Robards Maverick of San Antonio seeks alimony from Lewis Maverick in a court filing, asking $9 a month plus real estate rents. The case, handled by attorney C B Lewright, was postponed to February 3 as Maverick, now in California, plans to attend the trial.
California society notes report that Kitty O'Dare and Franklin C. Stevens Jr separated after 13 days of marriage. Details reveal a whirlwind courtship, a hurried ceremony halted by the mother, a rapid elopement to Arizona, and prior marriages of Stevens ending in divorce.
Judge J. Menillan swore a jury panel Monday for a federal diet case. Local members include Herman H. Oehs and A. Basse, with out of town jurors from Somerset Finnesville New Braunfels Pearsall and other towns. A new petit jury was sworn by Judge Bleatillan and excused until January 6. The appearance docket will be tallied Tuesday.
A 21 year old Megtoan fleeing police yesterday crashed into a building wall in Windelles. He was captured after a chase through South Flores South Laredy and Matamoros streets, landing in the city jail with stolen property valued over 10 thousand dollars. Radio officers A Sivelak and J Wiggins pursued him to Monterey Street and into a blind alley.
Dr Groree W Drake and his wife arrived in San Antonio to visit their son George Drake, according to local society notes. The party traveled from Arkansas State University for the visit, with Mr Drake identified as deputy clerk in a county office.
Fire of unknown origin caused $150 in damages at the Emmeth Bove establishment located at 153 Mahurke Court. Firefighters reported Monday a blaze caused damage to a tailor shop operated by Ike Meador at 1919 North New Braunfels Avenue.
The piece notes sentiment around jurors in Bexar County facing the first monthly bills and the challenge of securing a fair verdict. It mentions President Roosevelt calling advisers to a budget conference and references possible emergency outlays while reflecting on the season’s mood and courtroom dynamics.
Police report a series of petty thefts across several streets including Fulton Avenue 1434 where Christmas packages and clothing were stolen. Other incidents mention thefts of a title and apples, boots and cigarettes from a parked car, fishing tackle and a pistol, and assorted small items from listed addresses.
Dawn Ingle, 13, from 1400 Ease Way, Mondis, fell from a trapeze and was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for injuries. Arthur Wigden, 4, of 23407 North Plovns Street, also treated after injuries from a fall against a loved one.
Figures from the San Antonio chamber publication show building permits and bank clearings rising versus prior years with December posting notable totals. Postal receipts and public school attendance reflect continued growth, while gas meters and city water connections also show gains. a theft report notes a suitcase stolen on Monday.
Hollywood reports a businesslike reunion between Ariel Blaine and Caliban Barrymore, with Miss Harrie Barrymore and her mother Mrs Edna Jacobs present. They discussed a staged production featuring Harrie appearing locally, praising Barrymore’s talent and noting hopes for future opportunities.
Unaimed garbled report from Santa Rosa hospital and Raul B. Green hospital describes injuries from a motor accident Sunday in Pearsall and nearby areas. Names Quelyn Fransteins and Julius appear among those treated. location references include Pleasanton road and South Pigtes street.
Sam Houston post No. 76 Veterans and Persign Wars will hold its annual dance at Dagles hall in Sp. mi. Raul Messu, post commander, says new officers include Max C. Walz state commander Frank Kron entertainment chairman J. W. Harrison service officer.
Miss Lux Elena Alarcon of Chiapas was crowned queen of the Swastika Club during its annual black and white ball at the International Auditorium. Governor James V. Alfred presided as Miss Alarcon was named queen amid surprise designation. She will visit Watt and San Antonio through the week. Also noted is the San Antonio Disabled American Veterans flower sale drive set for Saturday led by Commander Vo G. Chick.
A 1959 syndicated piece parodies governance and public folly through endless misquoted aphorisms and garbled notes. It riffs on political overreach, banking, crime, and social mores with a comic voice attributed to Will Rogers, referencing banks, judges, holidays, and alimony bets.
A garbled OCR text fragment lists varied monetary amounts and odd place names such as 618 N. Cheery and 506 Topek along with references to weeks, months, and locations like San Peviro and Grayson. The piece also contains stray phrases about property, ownership, and an unclear listing of names and numbers, producing a jumble of financial amounts and vague addresses without coherent context.
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