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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1936
Page
12
A new trailer colony forms in the 300 block of Crockett Street near Crockett Hotel, with residents living in multiple trailers. The group coordinates mutual support and mobility as they settle into the area, creating a distinct community among traveling performers and residents.
An extended roster of performers is described including Captain Leo Red Simon a high diver from San Antonio and the Flying Bebees. The piece notes acts by the Ortens Geyer brothers and other daredevils with anecdotes about past stunts and a radio astrologer controversy, ending with a writer’s misaddressed letter anecdote.
Reported by Wallinforme sources the Zam national committee considered boycotting George VI coronation events in India. The move urged Indians to shun imperial celebrations to weaken British prestige. No date set. late 1937 expected. Mahatma Gandhi anticipated to join congress activities, while protests aimed at imperial symbols rather than the king personally.
Lt was jolly Cass and the White House Christmas scene as illness split the Roosevelt family. Mrs Roosevelt left festive duties to visit her son in a Boston hospital while siblings and grandchildren gathered, the Roosevelts attending Church of the Covenant services. Grandchildren watched stockings, played, and awaited a turkey dinner as the president wore morning clothes and the family celebrated together.
A fragmentary satirical column lampoons wartime paper wrapping and labels in a mock recovery piece. It mocks luxury packaging costs and excess, referencing a 1936 date era style and a jokey national economy angle.
The Texas bar association supports restoring pre pension salaries for district and criminal appeals court judges and Supreme Court justices. Leslie Byrd, president, said the move aims to raise salaries to match other states. Committee members include Aubrey, Davis, Grace, Nash, Green, Slaton, Dickson, and Kayo among others. The push targets legislative action on judicial pay for 1992.
A faded description shows Mall children in fur trim and dusty pink as they walk a sidewalk line up with grandfathers and donors. Luncheon charms include gifts for the RTO and the extended family while Alma Roosevelt, the president's daughter, was absent after moving to Seattle.
Chinese educator Dr. Yu G Yang, president of Vio Soovhuw University of Ching, will discuss "Astatle cries in Chins" at Trams Barz Meihou Dist Church. No service Sunday night. a special niche service will be held that night featuring Bishop Arthur J Moore.
Ontario story reports the Dionne quintuplets meeting newborn brother Oliva in a Christmas party scene. Oliva, center of attention, arrives with parents Oliva and his wife and siblings as the five sisters admire the infant and interact with gifts, while the others watch the celebration.
Sunday Morning ad listing urges readers to place want ads by phone at Fannin 1231 or at the Want Ad counter on Broadway at Fifth Street with contact guidance and timing details for Saturday classifieds.
Vatican reports Pope Pius XE endured a restless night and early morning listening before the study. Papal secretary Pacelli and Dr Anaytt yi lani attended, noting physical depression as a result of the strain from the half hour broadcast. The pope, nearing his eighty birthday, rejected doctors orders and did not attend Christmas mass.
A fire on Theo Avenue when a gas tank on a burning truck exploded spreading flames to nearby residences. D B McLain's new truck, parked at 304 West, was destroyed along with a garage and porch. Mr and Mrs McLain woke their daughter Miss Johnnie McLain and guests Mrs Irina Connor and two children. Fire caused about five dollars in damage to W Samyer’s property.
Debris of a chaotic scene describes Jimmy Jimmies slang and a series of dime exchanges with a police officer in New York. A seventh attempt succeeds, the eighth officer arrests Dini after a soda stand incident. The sergeant's involvement leads to a family confrontation at the station house.
The Rev Arthur Boand, pastor of Beacon Hill Presbyterian church, will deliver two sermons during the Christmas and New Year season. Sunday morning sermon titled The Greater Person is and evening sermon Parables of Cain New and Old.
The Church of Light changes venue from the Redmen Hall to Crockery Hotel for a 7:30 p.m. Sunday meeting. Rev. W. H. Speare will discuss the Pact and the New Year’s role in advancing the Aquarian Age.
The church plans a children’s Yule pageant led by Pastor James Vorkoper. The program will take place Sunday at 7:99 PM, featuring local children and the parish group.
Professor Steinberger worked in his London studio on statuettes of the Duke of Windsor as a coronation commemoration. After Edward's abdication the market for such tokens shifted, causing investment loss and rising demand for abdication themed pieces.
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