Airport Improvement Program Is Proposed
San Pedro springs at San Antone, once a duck pond and popular picnic spot, evolved through improvements to become a major recreation center. once duck resort and boating faded, Brackenridge Park surpassed it in natural beauty, yet San Pedro’s memory remains a symbol of progress.
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San Antone
San Pedro Springs
Clavs
Buels Howser
Wy Pads
San Petro Springs
Brackenridge Park
San Pedro
Bertent
T. Ubevemenk Ahell
What Became Of 'Em A Wandering Westering Show
A garbled recap of vaudeville era figures and acts touring from San Antonio to Dallas and beyond. Mentions Efe Davis, Mary Inisret, Catherine Dean, and David Griffin with references to theatres, clubs, and touring formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dark Hovy
Westertlar
Bury Antonie
Riga
Ban Antonio
Dallas Holds Suspect in San Antonio Case
A Dallas patrolman detained a suspect connected to a San Antonio case. The report notes allegations of alcohol impairment and involvement with fellow workers. No clear names or dates are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
S.A
Martley
San Antonin Hilikder
Dallas Patlee Tayieclay
Monteldé Sun
Fullerage
Windox
San Antonio Plamant
Ow Lebeernte
Wren Holt
Bond issue ordinance to fund city improvements and WPA aid
An ordinance offering 825 000 in revenue bonds would back a project to triple the administration building and add runways and facilities. Sponsored by Mayor Maury Maverick the plan seeks WPA funds with about 20 000 raised by the city and 25 000 in bonds to cover initial costs. The mayor says the program will raise building fire safety and traffic access before extending the facility with later improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinson Fleli
Maury Maverick
WPA
Pak
Maverick
Aged Man Found Dead at His Home
Turvel 33 was found dead by authorities at his home rear 827 South Flores street on Thursday morning. The coroner and Wiley were summoned to conduct an inquest into the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuy, Turvel
South Flores Street
Jushive
Wiley
Bacring Down On the News Ty Bugs Bar Benefit
An OCR filled fragment describes a benefit show with two $10 tickets for a cause connected to Fiey. It mentions The Fisny chasing miles, The Ressins marching and singing Monic Sret Home. It references President Roosevelt and a war pause, with unclear details on events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artur
Bugs
Fisny
Ressins
Monic
Sret
Visiting Artists View La Villita
Visiting artists from Newark New Jersey and Hill House Chicago toured La Villita to view the restoration and beautification project. They study Mexican life and expressed interest in preserving Spanish colonial usage and decorative arts during the visit on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alby Browne
Newark
N. J
Emily Edewards
Arl Dfreutor
Hill House
Chlenos
Wail
la Villita
Former S A resident dies in fire at Japain Missouri
C Leste 60 year old craftsman printer died Thursday when his home in Japain Mo was destroyed by fire. He was a resident of San Antonio for 15 years previously and worked on the San Antonio List during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A
C. Leste
Japain
San Antonio
Onion Heads Bexar Courts Appoint Acting Judge
Judge Jonny F. Peto Orton was named by the Bexar County district judges to preside over the six month term starting January 1. The selection, made at a judges meeting, places him over civil district courts with revised docket days Friday and Saturday for exceptions and trial readiness.
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Jonny F. Peto
Orton
Saventy
Cours
Hoe
Petit
Mstelet
Tatige Everett Johnson
Fitlynoventl
Matron of Nurses at Hospital Dies
The matron of nurses at a Beaumont hospital died early this Tuesday. The report details her long service and leadership within the Raherk B. Groot fnepital, with mention of her sister Busan Morrimal and other family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lava Curtop
Raherk
B. Groot
Tinera Prraygementa
Gretop
Busan Morrimal
Beaumont
Jack Davis Seeks Rehearing in Civil Appeal Suit
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals hears motion filed Thursday by Jack Davis, San Antonio attorney, challenging an injunction and back pay order of 282,820 dollars. Davis seeks to halt tax diversion from 1938 to current budget and directs dispute toward repayment. The case involves police, bond, and back pay concerns.
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Pf Renesruiy
Elaton
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Duck Davis
Ban Antonio
Davis Weber
Davis Aso
Brian
Pat O'Shaughnessy
Tutrslay
Albort Ve Huth
Drustee
J. R.lambert
O'Shaughnessy
Ponty-fitthy
Hult Loweeeph
Caiite
Bince
Tristes
Ant
Tarsult
Student Hurt in Highway Collision Near Santa Rosa
Miss Reiplinger, 18, a Thomas Jefferson High School student of 1037 West Magnolia, was injured when her car collided with a vehicle driven by Pengie Ponder at the Bay Toad and Austin highway intersection. She was taken to Santa Rosa Hospital with cuts, bruises, and possible internal injuries.
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Chrismas
Vine
Iinger
West
Magnolia
Ari
Noe
Thomas Jefferson High School
Baie Toad
Austin
Reiplger
Pengie Ponder
Donaldson Avenue
Nate Gelven
L. G. Perkins
Whans Avenue
Miss Reiplinger
Santa Rosa Hospital
Goat Hair Strings From San Antonio Ancient Craft
An old Mexican craft describes making strings of goat hair in San Antonio. The process uses a hand wheel and box to twist fibers into strong lines. Two pounds of goat hair yield about 12 strings, each 60 inches long, capable of holding heavy weights.
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Ibs
Ardent Mexican
San Antonio
Lite
Mexico
Gort Nay
Aminther Gaeson
Visitor Praises S A River Work
A visitor commends the river work in South Africa, noting improvements to the riverbank and pathways. The account mentions a walkthrough with local officials and a luncheon at a seaside town.
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S. A
San Antonio WPA approves 34 Taxa tions work projects
Authorization received by the San Antonio WPA office to begin 34 Taxes Work projects with federal expenditures of 86 552 and 7 482 112. Stearns and Ticker announce state headquarters in San Antonio. Wilfred Balford cites four diesel engines for International Great Northern line at about 260 000 alongside Missouri Pacific plans.
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Krogov- Chimenta
San Antonio
WPA
Stearns & Ticker
San Antasta
G.N
International-Great Morthing
Yada
Bmissouri-Pretilenes AL Platen
MW. 1
Salford
Ase
Balford
Indictments for perjury forgery and related crimes listed
Grand jury returns fourteen indictments including one perjury count and eight forgery charges. Other indictments cover conspiracy to commit burglary driving intoxicated and failure to render aid. Two gaming stable indictments withheld. Final court term report suggests high local conviction counts for 1939 compared with 1938.
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Mecrory
Lenton Davies
Acquilas
Misplaced Bear Prank Leads to Police Involvement
A confused report details an incident where a man followed a woman and her daughter to a residence, prompting Mrs. McCarthy to alert authorities. Police detained the man after an encounter at the home, with the suspect claiming social misdirection as motive.
Bernard Gussett Voted President of Texas Engineers Group
Bernard Gussett was named president of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers at the group’s annual meeting in San Antonio. Officers named include Hert Bils as vice president J Tellund as second vice president H B Bars as secretary and treasurer E W Robinson and others. The society plans to hold its next state meeting in January.
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Bernard Gusseth
Pablic Sor
Atticle
Bexarthy Pter
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Broup
Pleza Notes
Hert Bils
Z. Tellund
H. BP. Bars
T. N. Tenet
IW. Burns
Dheu
Tourist Club Opens Open Forum With University Speaker
The San Antonin Tourist club inaugurates a Thursday open forum with a guest speaker from the University of San Aronio. The event, priced at 240 yp, is linked to Public Affairs Parents and city officials including Mrs. H. R. Reigher.
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Ohen Porn Gothres
San Antonin Tourist Club
Ae TD
Wacker
The
University of San Aronio
H. R. Reigher
Tourish Duty Statman
Maury Denies Villita Project Amid Grant Controversy
City official Maury denies vilita project claims as funding of 15000 from Carnegie Foundation surfaces. He says grant supports museum and history center at Villita District, supplementing WPA funds and aiming to boost city services while defending his stance. The ordinance granting the money was passed amid the dispute.
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Maury
Aittrodvetsie
Ordinanee Baglerept
Carnegie
Maverick
Villila
Bern
Schaines
Stuffing Shirts Is An Art Here
Clara Gorzales begins sewing at a young age on Houston Street making handmade cloth lipures and embroideries. She learns to weave and stitch with beads and thread using cotton and other fabrics from various nations. Her work reflects an art of turning cloth into decorative figures and tatting pieces.
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Airs
Garzales
Houston Street
Bootiful Solution to Sheriff's Ban in Odd Riddle
Fragmented OCR recalls a curious dispute over boots and deputies at a sheriff's ban. The piece references deputies wearing footwear, a resort, and unclear names, with disputes over timing and approval. The text mixes garbled phrases and odd spellings, offering a snapshot of a puzzling local note.
Greek project funds sought over fee of $1
City seeks WPA funds of 34 944 for creek widening near San Pedra, with total project cost at 514,?2. The plan calls for 2 650 feet of deepening and widening the creek bed, removal of obstructions, and paving the bank with four inches of concrete. City appropriations of 12 548 are noted.
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Auit
Maury Mayerick
Henry Hei
Aeopanis
San Pedra Ersek Ir Luongo
Travis Spreels
FDR Approves $1 Million San Antonio Slum Plan
President Roosevelt approves a £1,000,000 relief loan for San Antonio slum clearance by the San Antonio Housing Authority. The project will create four dwelling units on Apache Court, with provisions for space and a children's playground funded at 25 per year.
Chaplain J Stuart Penyce to Speak at Fort Worth Churches
Chaplain J Stuart Penyce of Fort Worth will preach Sunday morning at Bercom Hill Presbyterian and Sunday evening at the Harelandato Presbyterian church. A former resident of Dallas, he has been visiting his writer Mrs P Graggie at 817 West Victory Street during Christmas holidays.
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Chaplan J. Stuart
Penyce
Fort Worth
Bercom Hill
Harelandato Presbyterian Church
Sam Hay
Dan Atlonig
Mra
Graggie
West Muvocory Atroet
Highlights From the Want Ads
Classified notices show furnishings for rent and sales. Listings include tuxedos for rent at $29.50, unfurnished apartments from $15 to $17 monthly, and a furnished room at 217 East Almira. Also noted is a $4000 item and various classification references.
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Shall Soulkear
East Almira
Oetalle
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