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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1937

Page

17

San Antonio storms and local curiosities stir Texas discourse

A garbled letter from a Wilmington resident prompts questions on storms in Texas, fruit and taxes in San Antonio versus San Diego, and Mexican social conduct. The text also touches on Ohio valley floods, stamp collecting shifts after a king’s abdication, and various local personalities, including Lola Mellock and Blair Jane Allison, amid a flurry of unrelated notes and rumors.

Eltinwelt East Sixth Atzees Wilmington Bel EL Heart My. Sthingoft Pat Texas San Antonio San Diego County Calit

Fishing Tackle Cries Over Season Closure And Curious Signs

A fragmented city page notes a closed fishing season and a long line of concerns. A locally displayed sign by the courthouse proclaims newly renovated running water while the garish details of civic life and odd observations about weather prophets and local officials appear in a burst of period voice.

Fragmented OCR Political Row Weakened by Jumbled Text

The readable fragment references a political setting with the House visitors gallery and a potential vote or roll call. Names and details are garbled, but the tone suggests a parliamentary session with party lines and possible absences noted.

Fingerprint Use Expands in Identification Efforts

The article describes the growing role of fingerprints in civilian and government identification. It notes Jory White as the youngest ever fingerprinted by the Sonal bureau and explains how fingerprints are used to verify identity in trains, wrecks, and emergencies. A local bureau offers guidance and services for citizens to submit prints, with experts available for a fee.

Ward Hogash Jory White Montis Sonal Bureau Mwentéfien Linn Owen Kilday Lie Army Navy Marine Corps Tayy Uraughimi United States Chad Bureau of Identiration Ainile

First Baptist Hosts Evangelistic Rally for Revival

An evangelistic rally opens at the First Baptist Church to enroll churches in a statewide revival series. Speakers include Dr. Phoe Gay and Rev. Tust Yelvinghon will preside, with contributions from DR. Perry Webb and Rev HM Smith.

First Baptist Hirst Hanlist Church Glee Mo Ogen Altcom Pheo Gayey Uvalde Ru, Campbell Perry F. Webb HM. Smith Tust Yelvinghon Wil

Taxi Driver Robbed by Two Bandits

A taxi driver with 10 cent fare company James Burns was robbed by two men who forced him into his cab at a station and drove to a remote pond area. They threatened him and took £3.50 before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred Monday as Burns reported the assault to police.

James Burns Lipans Nis Auto AG Dontheen Pacisie Blanco Pond

Army Flier's Rites Set for Thursday

Funeral services are planned for Liat. Joseph Buford Zimmerman a Kelly flier killed in an air crash near Franz Rowati Vi last Thursday. The ceremony will be held in Sterne Kan Thursday afternoon with the Hayes family of 1127 Wexidinwt Avenue as immediate mourners. Burial arrangements include a Washington, CL departure Monday with widow Ellen Zimmerman and son Joseph Dale Zimmerman among survivors. The Zimmerman family also includes daughter Ellen Boud, sister Helen Ziemerms 3, and parents Mr. and Mrs BD Zimmerman.

Army Joseph Buford Zimmerman Kelly Field Eendaic Franz Rowati Sterne Kan Thaecky Zimmurman Herbeen J. Hayes Wexidinwt Avenue Washington Mondiy Hayes Ellen Zimmerman Liert OG. Odin Ar. J Sterling Josph Dale Zimmerman Ellen Boud Helen Ziemerms Myst Zin Mernyzn

Death of Mrs Addams, Chicago Woman

News of the death of Mrs. Addams, 30, sister in law of Jane Addams, who resided at 130 West Roomwood Avenue in Chicago. Funeral services will be held at Collinsville on Wednesday.

Lanza Addams EN. Young West Rowmwood Avenue Chicago Addams Jane Addins JN House Cellnnville

Tuition Hike Sparks Student Picket at San Antonio Junior College

The San Antonio Junior College study caused enrollment worries as students protested a tuition hike. Students picketed the campus hindering registration for the second term, chanting Down With Tuition Hike and Dont register. Only two students appeared late Monday morning despite 216 enrolled that term.

San Annettonia Junior College Moneay Wals Bert B. Thompson JR Nathan Kleban

College Hikes Tuition Sparks Grievances Meeting

The first semester tuition rises to 150 from 120 triggering parent and student protests at a college meeting scheduled for 7:40 p.m. Monday. Hult Youngblood defends board, noting the college’s self supporting status and past deficits of 15,000. A plan proposes forming an independent junior village district to raise funds.

Wition Bie Bred R. H. Krhanks P.tas Hult Youngblood Youngblixid

Numerous petty thefts reported across city stores

Report shows thefts of radios clothing and groceries at several locations including 4504 South Flores 4002 West Commerce and 1317 West Commerce. Names and addresses tied to alleged incidents appear with items stolen such as clothing wrapping paper and a radio. Police are filing reports in multiple cases.

Jennie New Howard Sheet Poer Alber Braun Jackson Steen Ond South Flores Street Charles Bariex West Cormerce Street Dime Bank Alahing J. G. Nesbitt Goliad Street S. Thompson Baton Range George Willis East Park Avenue Wes Rageck Buena Vista City West Commerce Street T. C. Hawkins East Euclid Avenue

Robbery Reported on Tyler and Comal Streets

Atonday reported being held up by two women in the 500 block of South Comal and robbed of 14 dollars near 331 Cavalier Street. The incident occurred in Tyler. Police are investigating the Negro women described as suspects.

Maron S. Comal Tyler Cavaliey Street

Queen Lupescu Gains Wealth and Power in Bucharest

Wealthy Romanian Aruban stepdaughter Queen Lupescu arises as a powerful capitalist figure in Bucharest. Reports praise her influence in banks, newspapers, and a motor company while noting wartime contracts and rising social standing amid local auctions and classified notices.

Io the Ark Trgoris Cireles Vihe Romanan Toutada Bucharest Rumnoian

Cadman Treated After Collision At Local Hotel

A taxi driver registered at the Fairmont hotel was treated after a collision involving a vehicle and train workers during early morning operations. Authorities reported frenzied activity as emergency crews responded to the incident near the hotel.

Cadman H. Twomas Taxi Aviver Fairmont

Fires Damage Two Homes in Austin Street Area

A Monday blaze damaged two residences on Austin Street causing an estimated $256 in repairs. A.M. Stein reported the tire-related damage valued at about $50. Mrs. Ho Beck lives nearby, with authorities noting the incident as accidental and under investigation.

A.M Stein Ho Beck Austin Street

Death at Continental Hotel Sparks Investigation

Justice of the Peace Raymund Gerhardt investigates the death of J Bermud, 45, found in the Continental Hotel on Sunday. Authorities say the cause is believed to be natural. the case is being probed for confirmation.

Manin Justice of the Peace Raymund Gerhardt Owas J.bermud Continental Thwan Seveany

Dr J B Copeland Joins County Hospital Staff

Dr J B Copeland joins the county hospital staff on Monday after taking over the surgery ward duties for patient Robert B Grien. His resignation as superintendent of the county hospital becomes effective today and Dr Preek Paschal Sittceded succeeds him.

J. B. Copeland J. B. Cageland Robert B. Grien Preek Paschal Copeland

Doll Hospital Restores Broken Toys at San An Iain Shop

Mrs. M. Brack runs a doll hospital on Fourth Street listing many Germantown manufactured dolls. She repairs eyes, heads, limbs and repainting, with a promise that doll restoration comes first. The shop, over 30 years in operation, houses dolls like Salome and Theda Raza, some aged a century, offering replaceable parts and reconditioning for cherished older toys.

Fourth Street Wnisile Sanitarum Davis Volya Patsy P. Pillow Sethig How Daly Tek Geeman Wade Salome R Mosher

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