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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1938

Page

20

San Antonio Gathers Oddball News in Holiday Mix

A crowded column from San Antonio reports on Dr. Charles Monjau a Byrd expedition member visiting briefly, local gossip about W W Enopy and a deportation case, seed men headed to a Fort Worth dealers’ convention, roller derby star Swarthy Joe Evans, and other assorted notes on sports people, theatre, and holiday events. It mentions Carl Count from Germany and a string of local social highlights including Edna June Bilap and Mary Anderson in theater.

Charles Monjau South Pole Dow Herbert Hoover San Antonio Ditlaalte Guyton Morgan Austin Buenos Aires South America Joe Evans Reds Perlida Beiog Schoale Chicago Wisconsi Woods

School Honors Former San Antonio Superintendent Mobher Schoolfield

An enlarged photo of Mrs. HM Schoolfield Reynolds, known as Mobher Schoolfield, will be presented at a New Year’s Day ceremony at 4 p.m. She led the San Antonio Missont Rome and tenting school for 13 years and later died November 6 in Los Angeles. The home for rehabilitating wayward girls was founded 66 years ago and is now at 103 Ninth Street, with Mrs. W. E. Smitt as treasurer.

Schoolfield Reynolds Mobher Schoolfield San Antonio Missont Rome Schoolveld Los Angeles Cali Baylor Hospital Nintty Street W. E. Smitt

Retail group moves to new Orritts building

The Sax Antoniy Retail Merchants' association celebrates its 38th year by relocating to larger quarters on the Moris Plan Hank building. Formerly at 122 1 2 West Commerce, it now operates from a modern 5th floor setup to expand its credit rating services and extensive records used with local merchants and federal agencies.

Sax Antoniy Retail Merchants’ Association Moris Plan Hank Commerce Street Arid Iinto Kiowa Rebul Merchante’ Association

Fear of Nazi Invasion Denied by Swiss Resident

Swiss resident PF. Riebel, visiting San Antonio, argues Switzerland fears no Nazi invasion and would gain strength from any such move. He notes most Swiss are of German descent yet identify as Swiss, and warns Nazism could backfire, urging Nazis to leave Swiss soil.

Hitler G. Bebie F. Riebel Mrs. Riebel Switzerland Germany Aerr Hiller Buch PF. Riebel Zurich San Austonio Boston Olst Icbel

Knickerbocker War Correspondent Visits Office

IR Knickerbocker, famed foreign war correspondent, arrives at the Loreal Underwood office to exchange his English typewriter for an American model but keeps his old British machine for writing about Ethiopia Spain and Jerusalem. The Texan reporter plans to fly to South America for a new story, citing pound sterling keys as a reason.

Npickerbocker Simons Hearst Ethiopia Spain Jerusalem Ban Aftonisns Loreal Underwood Knickerbocker Dld Uriclexander South America Fithiapia Jherusalems Knickerbocker Yonfilm

Trafic accidents injure eleven in San Antonio area

Numerous injuries reported after several crashes near Water and Goliad streets and Main plaza. Victims include Mingares Howman 27 of Madison Street taken to Robert B Green hospital and drivers Walter Stantiy 45 and George Woolard 22. Additional bruises and internal injuries noted for several riders and passengers.

San Antonio Mingares Howman Madison Street Robert B. Green Goliad Poller George Bryant Camp Nevvoyle Walter Stantiy Highland Boulevard Laredo Main Street George Woolard Meln Street T. P. Wiley Vine Street Charles Clements Main Plaza Manuel Leema Bowie Street Wesay Bend Gore H Law Meyer West Elsmere Place California Uuld— Velief Twenty-Jourty West Commerce Strests Gus Lingner West Commerce Steel Lanssengers Ms. Lingner Ernest F. Berglstaller Jones Kellyfield Ford

Accident Fatal to Martinez in Tract Overturn Near Scauin

Triacles suffered injuries when his tract overturned near Scauin on December 20. Ane Martinez, 1215 Colma Street, died at Robert B. Green Hospital late Thursday.

Triacles Scauin Ane Dies Martinez Colma Street Robert B. Green Bospital

Odd Possum Tames Pork Chop Threat in Woman's Bed

A stray possum hid among cats in a house where Mrs. Patterson discovered it Thursday morning. The animal reportedly ate pork chops off her head, leading to a curious scene as neighbors ponder how the creature ended up in the bed with woolly Cats.

Fragmentary report on police and counterfeit schemes

Alleges government agents and police compare addresses to locate suspects for rewards in bad checks forgeries and illegal promotion schemes. Claims the association has long directed police actions against shoplifters forgers thieves and fraudulent real estate agents. Notes it has disseminated information to members about checks and counterfeit money. (continued to Page 2, Col. 8)

Ald Kongs Informa- Gon San Antonio

Baering Down On the News By ARTHOR BABK

A fragmented feature by ARTHOR BABK with garbled text and 1988 date hints. The piece mentions ringing out the old year and dancing, plus references to budget, weapons, and a nonsensical conclusion about inventing a new dance.

Arthor

Silos Tested Across Nation After Wisconsin and New York Trials

Silos now seen nationwide after experimental tests begun in Wisconsin and New York about a decade ago, demonstrating early adoption and spread of the practice across multiple states.

Wisconsin New York

Canned goods and food products feature in town reports

Report notes farmers wives engaging in canning and preparing foods and other manufactured goods in town. It mentions listening to The Lone Ranger at 5 p.m. on KTSA Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.

Lone Ranger KTSA

Fire L055 Sets At S16 000 In Store Blaze

Fire at the Texas Infant Dress Company on West Houston Street caused estimated losses around 15000. The blaze began after closing time and smoke reached the American Hotel above the plant. Owner T Birnbaum reported stock damage and most machinery spared. Fire Marshal said investigators doted the scene around 6:15 pm after discovery at 5:35 pm. Meanwhile a meeting notice announced Lt Col Boyd and Maj Kellogg will address a weekly clinical conference at Houston Hospital at 458 pm Tuesday.

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