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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1936

Page

16

Gwendolen Smith Letter Sparks Talk On Texas Architecture

Text heavy note cites Gwendolen Smith of Kennedy Texas and discusses Frank Lloyd Wright influence on American architecture. Mentions Berryhills at 2290 West Mulberry near Wonderlays Lake and a modern house design with glass walls and heavy massing. Notes Carlton Adams designed Berryhills prize and local trades.

Frank Lloyd Wright San Antonio B. Berryhill Yaiye West Mulberry Street Wondlays Lake Awelliiz Carlton Adams Berryhills Beirenill Berryhill Frank Tid Wright Bermhills Wright South Texas

Notable Musicians and Local Figures Highlight Page Mix

A garbled page notes famed musicians like a top alto saxophonist and other performers, plus local personalities such as Bernard Brooks and Rob Perry. It mentions agriculture officials, radio records in the District of Calu in a chaotic collage of names, places, and events with few clear details.

Daine Weakley Mit Drackentigge Department If Agriculture Washington Veron Geyer Caluin

Artillery Major Thomas G Harry rites set at Fort Sam

Army notes Major Thomas G Harry of field artillery died Tuesday according to reports received from Washington He was relieved from duty at Port Sine and assigned as instructor at National Bard Columbus Interment will be held Thursday afternoon at the National Cemetery Fort Sam Houston

Ft. Sam Thomas G. Harry Regular Army Wert Woustan Mastic Harry Geom Crow Port Sin Oxis Columbus Mist Fort Sam Houston

Jury Indicts in Grinvizet District Court Report

Grand jury in Grinvizet District Court Paestuy returned 27 indictments in their report to Judge WW Mectory. A final report is due Saturday as a commission selects personnel for the new grand jury to begin duties Monday amid police activity and a prowling night incident.

Grinvizet Distriety Court Paestuy Almmesits G. G. Grabenheimer Jimmy J. X Beretta Wanker Thurman Brrtell Monsey

Customers Block 8 A Holdup at the Metro Club

A robbery attempt occurred Monday night at a basement bar in the Metro building. A band of attackers used adhesive tape, tied the money from the cash register, and fled as customers entered the scene. One assailant, a woman described as dissatisfied, reportedly fired a pistol injuring another person later treated at a local hospital.

Tae Severay Metro Criff Tly Biedy Girth Sale Fon Fie Brown Itis Juninbate

What-VYa-Ma-Call-It Offered at Bargain

The ad announces What-VYa-Ma-Call-It for sale at a bargain price of one cent with no questions asked. Nearby Elmendorf resident Herntion reports oddities while inspecting the plot on Tendon Farm, noting ground irregularities and a mysterious gadget leaning against a tree.

Z. B. Herntion Elmendorf Fortialien Lancreas Altioroacy

Fort Sam Houston aide dies in Milford auto crash

Col Robert G Sherrard Jr 50 of Live Oak Sherrard killed in Milford Pennsylvania car crash en route from Wilkes Barre to Hartford. He served with Seventy sixth division reserves and was stationed at Fort Sam Houston. Services planned at Fort Sam Houston with family survivors including wife and son.

Robert G. Shee- Witd Lieve G. Sherrard Jr Fort Sam Houston Milford Fort Sao Houston Sherrard Dy Bougins Largen San Antonio David Alta Hartford Cent A.J. Sordent Wilkesbarre Burtford Fort Sam Houston May Lorraine Sueros Partand Place DL G. Sherard Burnet Wands Sherrard John Isherrard Mel Huarte Pomona Calif Greece

Death of J H Giver in Ashhar Ge Reported to Daughters

News reached Tuesday of the death of J H Giver Bi in Ashhar Ge. The情報 was received by Mrs J A Pattay of 204 Evnst Craig Grace and Mrs J J Corder of 211 Avondale Avenue, his daughters.

J. H. Giver Ashhar J. A. Pattay Craig Grace J. J. Corder Avondale Avenue

Balloon Aids Forecasters Move Toward Long Range Weather

Long time balloons with weather recording gear rise toward the stratosphere to test meteorologists theories. Observations by sky traveling mechanical scientists aim to enable forecasts weeks in advance. Balloons, supervised by the weather bureau with wartime partners, promise vast savings if successful. Planes cannot reach the upper atmosphere, so balloons are key to overcoming current observational limits.

Patonal Bureau of Starherds United Statew Weather Bureau Wasaketon Cineha Weather Bureau Atasphere Islead Pianos

Girl Bitten by Possum on Finger in Local Incident

Mildred Hoover aged 18 of 715 Stonewall Street was bitten on the finger by a possum Tuesday. She received prompt treatment from Robert B. Gresa at the scene.

Roy Iowa Street Robert B. Greet Hospital Ae Himgell Misa Mildred Hoover Stonewall Street Robert B. Gresa

Burglary Report Details Accessories Theft at Local Home

Police report a burglary at a residence on West Crain Place involving theft of car accessories including pillows and handkerchiefs. The incident occurred Tuesday with items such as patches and decorative articles taken from a parked vehicle.

Aalée C. Brs- Rhine West Crain Place

Vision and chaos shadow a fragile White House scene

A garbled opinion piece mocks a politician's fetish with the electoral college and presidential image. It imagines a disrupted White House visit, musing on public perception, authority, and the clamor of national attention amid unclear references and distorted prose.

Old Southern Hotel of San Antonio Demolished

The Old Southern Hotel on Dylurosia Street, erected in 1854 under Peter Gallagiar, once the city center and a social hub, is being torn down for Dalorosa Street widening. The Hickman family owned it into the 1940s. the building and surrounding property are slated for demolition amid urban redevelopment.

San Antonio Promi Monica Peter Gallagiar Andy Way Cernter Thail Stanly Brillant Jace May Janes P. Rickman Hickman Major Hickman San J.P. Hickman Sareon Tour Stary Dalorosa Street

Man Arrests Rights Move Through City Detained Persons

Offenders tied to a migration case face charges after immigration officers halted a planned activity Tuesday. Three men and one more were taken into custody in separate incidents. Investigators pursue more details as arrests unfold in the county.

U. & Immigration Wil Vm Line

Intoxication on Highway Charged

Manuel Brown of 329 Teast Lambert Street Witselergerd faces intoxication on highway charges in County Court of Law No 2. The case was presented by Ww Bryant, captain of the county highway patrol, with Brown fleeing the scene.

Manuel Brown Teast Lambert Strvet Highteay Cmar Bryant Tie County Highway Patrol

Theft Reported to Police and Exam News

Police report a theft of a wash pot from Mise Josephine Hyan at 423 Eads Avenue. A separate item notes the theft of clothing belonging to Jenst Hammpy in Houston. William Doyle Pract, son of RG Pratt, is named presidential emmisdate at large for West Point and will take entrance exams next April.

Mise Josephine Hyan Torey Jenst Hammpy Houston Welt Waters Willam Doyle Pract Biol RG. Pratt Port Sam Houston West Point

Felty’s Record Gives Firm High Civic Honor

A San Antonio citizen over 85 was named for year 193m by a civic committee. Felty’s record includes leadership in the Bay Antonio junior chamber and county wildlife council work. The committee praised his YMC A and Fiesta work and noted special appreciation for Albert, C. Biss, and John B. Len.

Felty Fred Petty Tueday Hema Futalifie Wi Prymiend Bay Antonns Bexar County Wildlife Council YMC Fiests ' Association Citizens' Committe Felly W. Grant Jon Jones Datus Proper Jene Fintcher Albert C. Biss Jahn B. Len

Ma ri Lo ma ri Lo Salk Ahtonio New Year Gala

The Geological society hosts a New Year frolic at the Pikza hotel wallroom on Thursday evening announced by Adolph Douvre president. The Wyrgcet alquoréances will occur in Asters with Tyrywood Gline orchestra Ballas secured. Reservations accepted at 529 Milany building. Cover charge $540 per couple. Committee includes W. W. McDerald Don Barret Tra Brown Ira Beyikertod John Clapton Witlin Gurey Adopt Deure WiC Esgp Al Ferrando Galton Weaver Sunny Wanesek Clyte Leimsion Smart Momam Harry Nowlan Schotwerk Wilmnin H Spice Jc and Gharles Daubert.

Salk Ahtonio Geological Society Pikza Adolph Douvre Tyrywood Gline Orchistra Sant Ballas Tu Society Milany W. W. McDerald Chaltaniec Don Barret Tra Brown Ira Beyikertod John Clapton Witlin Gurey Adopt Deure Wic Esgp al Ferrando Galton Weaver Sunny Wanesek Clyte Leimsion Smart Momam Harry Nowlan Chop Rathi PB. Schotwerk Wilmnin H Spice Jc Gharles Daubert

Yewington Heads Group Forms Local Baptist Pastors Conference

The Rev. Jesse Yelvington was elected president of the local Baptist Pastors Conference succeeding Dr W A Sloan. Yelvington, a longtime San Antonio civil service official, has grown his church from 30 to 1850 members since 1924 and has helped unite Baptist groups and bring the Mexican Baptist Theological Seminary to San Antonio. Other officers include J F Stanley, eightBatt, and Roy W Branch.

Jesse Ty Yelvingtort Low Conferue W. A. Sloan Yelvington Weel Rly“reeeting San Antonio Au Police Civil Service Commisssion The Baptist Tenue Houston Te Haptist Standard of Pers Mexican Baptist Theological Cominary San Antona Baptist General Convention Baptist Duceses Con Terencu F. Stanley Batt Roy Mexican Music In Logical Seminary

Want Ads Highlights and Classified Snippets

Fire damages a Los Angeles residence with uncertain origin, $506 reported. Rental listings include a furnished room near Test Avenue and a southeast furnished room, plus a Bond location sale for $190 and a 1950s Ford coupe at $9500. Also note a nickel plated baritone for $350 and a single silver cabinet radio for sale.

L.A Pire

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