25 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1938
Page
1
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the town’s first and only community painting. An accomplished landscape artist created a bas relief theme of land and sky beside the plaza. The project sparked local pride and inspired further street art over time.
A fragmented draft describes a quirky public art idea where residents were invited to add to a painting using any object. The piece sparked jokes about art, with references to a 5 cent tale, a Camp Mucket riddle, and a note about the Lone Ranger vs Santa Clar y, ending with a playful sentiment on a community demonstration.
In a small Texas store a boy asks to see the Lone Ranger while Santa Claus arrives. The scene captures a childlike wish and a playful confusion as shoppers recount the holiday moment and note the enduring pull of the Western hero.
Fragmented text hints at domestic satire about dieting habits and chocolate cravings. A well meaning dairy plot reportedly gave wives half-hearted guidance with alcohol and milk remedies for hangovers. Strong entities and clear facts are limited by the passage’s garbled nature.
Weather notes show January rainfall totals and deficiencies, including 3.77 inches deficit since January 1 and 22 inches this month, with total rainfall at 1.22 inches. Daily sun and moon rise/set times are listed, along with tides and a reference to Aransas Bay and local fishing times. Some entries are garbled but indicate a coastal weather and tide context for a newspaper brief.
Unclear text outlines Don Polltien doubting Charles M. Dickson’s grand plan. Mentions a thwarted attempt to mobilize public support, fear of losing control, and notes on Southern chivalry. References to Mrs Helen Steiger's slaying case and legal maneuverings by attorney Dave Watson and Judge McCrory. Weather list and stray city names follow.
The city eyes a hearing as pinball operators and gamblers push back against enforcement of anti gaming laws. Tax Commissioner Plummer searches for missing assessment book 33 for 1936 and officials tighten controls with signed receipts for withdrawn books.
The county judges and commissioners may revive discussion on county purchasing and consider one road overseer instead of a staff of foremen and executives. The Don recalls hal when Gom.
The Rev George O Pickens aged 49 now dean and vice president of Westmoorland college chosen to succeed J Roas Boles as probation officer for Bexar County Announcement by County Judge-elect Charles W Anderson name Harry L Haberkorn as chief secretary Haberkorn ex secretary for late Congressman Wurzbach appointed to tax department post Weathered career in education sociology and church work Pickens formerly with Wesleyan Institute Peacock Military Academy and various missions in San Antonio and Mexico City has lectured on Indian lore and contributed religious and civic programs
The Don muses on the Better Schools platform and past promises as resignations and conflicts swirl. He notes the superintendent vacancy and a heated debate over school management and potential city government changes, highlighting the tug between policy and practice.
The memo outlines Maury Maverick possibly running for mayor or Congress with figures like P. D. Mathis and Dan J. Quill named. It notes a January 17 inaugural reception for W. Lee O'Daniel and Lt. Gov. Coke Stevenson in Austin attracting a large crowd. hints of local education battles with Miss Elma Neal and superintendent prospects, plus Rotary ties and Portwood's contested superintendent bid amid teacher opposition.
The article extols the Christmas season as a common cause binding all who seek peace with others. It emphasizes alleviating suffering and aiding those in need through love, devotion, and unselfish acts, praising happiness, forgiveness, and charitable living as divine beauty.
The fragment references FRANK H. BUSHICK BR a former tax commissioner candidate for mayor with backers including DON and JESKIE McKEE and MACO STEWART JR linked to O’Daniel Grain trust, plus CARR FP COL LINE overseeing brain-treating efforts. It also mentions PAUL MURET a San Antonio miner a potential labor commissioner candidate and HENRY P REIN a druggist tied to Moy election, all amid a murky campaign scene.
A neighborhood movement boosts tax official 38 O'Mara returns after surgery, grand jury bailiff John Ogden registers his dog with the American Kennel Club as Don Politicos In the mayor’s waiting room many names surface including Rest Bennett King Ken Non L. P. Bishop Ed Knight Dick Knight and Van Henry Archer. C.K.’s brain trust includes Fred Rucker and R. Neil Campbell while Lou Fritz seeks identity for Charlie Dickson. Dwyer’s old stand is noted as Pat Dwyer’s site and K’s health worries rise as grand jury timing looms over health department reforms. Keanon and L. P. Bishop eye park commission seats and bankers reportedly back opponents to city machine next May. Dr A Erchel Mann praised by federal officials as health chief. Jake Reeds fears pool project near election. Lease moves on Stinson property face bid from Long and Harman. Building permit scam inquiry looms with possible staff changes as Plummer, Hubiola toast palsy-walsy. K worries about political standing.
Army aviation officials sought the cause of a tragic explosion of a large bomber near Uniontown Alabama. Seven aboard died in the Friday night crash while en route from Marchfield California to Mitchell Field New York. Army doctors and fingerprint experts worked to identify the mangled remains as crews listed known occupants including Lieut James Underhill and Captain Fred Rueber. The blast lit the countryside and rain created a quagmire hindering body removal.
Karl Allen Drummond a Wichita youth convicted of attempting to steal U S naval aviation secrets was sentenced to two years in federal prison Judge Leon Yankwich denounced his offense and warned his parents who had traveled from Wichita to attend the sentencing His tearful farewell to his father followed the ruling The page also notes a separate train crash after a plane nose dived in heavy rain and a forest of lights.
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