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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1935
Page
8
A quirky feature on a New York chef crafting themed sandwiches for state and national figures. The piece riffs on the "New Deal" trend, noting the chef dedicating two creations to public officials and hinting at a Hollywood premiere atmosphere around a Houston Street opening.
The piece notes for contractors and others involved in the store opening, recalls a Houston street store front page run, and mentions Behrend of Fire Paper, Andrew Binke, Jimmie Wade, a professor at the University of Mexico, and Dr. Lew Alice, with his country estate difficult to locate.
Fragmentary notes describe an evening in Kansas City with Glenn Ley and associates, a horse-obsessed figure named Fay T Chew, hotel clerks reacting to remarks by former Governor Murray, and various locals including Henry Buse and Dan Walsh. The text is garbled, with several partial sentences about fishing, carrots, whiskey joints, and a race meet spectator.
A chaotic racing scene shows a excited spectator pacing during the race and shouting from the grand stand. An 1882 San Antonio note mentions a man named Joe Foster hosting a gold chain with a miniature jockey and whip, valued at 850.
Hollywood gossip and production notes discuss Delmer Daves and Joseph Schrank works, Mervyn LeRoy’s box office status, and upcoming films like Page Miss Glory and China Seas. Mentions Irving Berlin, Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, May Robson, Joan Crawford, and theater plans as studios preview projects amid star sightings at Santa Anita and Palm Springs gatherings.
Local clubs plan dances dinners and receptions across San Antonio with debutantes suppers, carded dinners, and a Sunday rally at Madison Square Presbyterian church. Attending groups include the Rustlers society, the San Antonio Business and Professional Women, the Southwest Gistrink Federation, and the Sigma Phi Delta fraternity, along with several civic clubs. Notables and hosts include Miss Lovey Ja Mallory, Miss Prances Toval, Miss Betty Kleykuesker, Mr. and Mrs. Werner Rennert, and Mrs. W. H. Hochester. Several gatherings occur at the Casinia era Hutthenge Queen Anne coach, the San Antonio Club, and the Original Mexican restaurant, culminating in a farewell party for Rosia Molly and a public lecture at Randolph.
The San Antonio board of education will vote Saturday on contracts for an athletic stadium with 1000 to 14000 seats. Twelve bids were received with the lowest at 727,697 and a deductible alternate of 2977. Welsh and Burtey submitted the bid. President B.S. Meucke expects completion in two months with capacity for 5010 to 700, and a temporary bleachery planned for events.
In Dallas on February 2, a female judge faced attack from a fellow woman judge over Governor Allred’s proposed appointment of Mrs. Hughes to a high state post. Dallas Senator Westerfeld called the choice political debt and criticized her temperament. Allred defended Mrs. Hughes as capable, noting her legislative record and tenure as a Dallas attorney and debater.
The second of a series of 11 art glass window services will be held at Central Christian Church at 7 30 p m Sunday. Dr John Bruce Dalton pastor announced. The Sunday morning service will be dedicated to the memory of the late elder Nathan K Tracy.
Taft Texas program by Taft Presbyterian School for Mexican girls will be presented at 7 p m Similar at Beaston Hill Presbyterian church Dr A V Bustid pastor announced Miss Betta Mat Murmay president of the Taft Institute will lead the adult for any discussion.
Laymen will lead both Sunday worship services and the mid week meeting at Denver Heights Methodist Church. The arrangements place lay members in charge for the Sunday and Wednesday gatherings.
Baton Rouge Feb 7 News recounts anti Long factions challenging his authority. Ernest J Bourgeois, leader of the Square Deal association opposing Long, denounces a key witness as false while others accuse officials of plot to assassinate Long. A capital hearing spurs demands for stronger laws and a special session to curb dictatorship.
Brackenridge senior high School defeated Sam Houston high School debaters in a Friday night contest. Representing Brackenridge were Helely Maohemebl Elinor Bayer and Hole Pas sernak Blanche Kraus led the Houston team in a government vs utility argument about electrification and public power.
The Wanamaker Mile indoor event will be broadcast by Ted Mushigever and CBS-ETSA from Madison Square Garden in New York at 9 PM Saturday night. The program lists Glen Gunnigeam and BU Bons fh ali among top milers, with other entertainment and literary readings planned from KTSA CBS and NBC networks.
The Texas legislature adjourned as members headed to San Antonio for the winter track meets. A push to repeal the betting ban faces the public hearing as Governor Allred urges renewal. Lawmakers consider tax on stake machines and liquor sales, and study tobacco and cigarette tax revenue. A senate inquiry into income sources for legislators is debated amid tax reform talks.
A youths thief failed to steal a bicycle but escaped with several cigarette packs from Hollywood ear dens. Police report indicate the suspect fled as the bicycle was taken. A man named Max Mail at Li ngeles reported $10 missing during a hawker incident nearby. Police say the events occurred Friday near North Mary’s strong areas.
Aless HT LaTAITWOL TOYMEr pas tee of the Foursetara Gospel church of 'Toprka will take pyerie pastorage of the San An tono Foursquare gospel church at Temver boulevard and St. Anthony silver. Addition do Sunday serv ines and Sunday school, weekday services are held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
The young propie Hivlelai at Government Hill Methodist church will present a tree-act comedy. “Beauty of Hobbs” at Ro om Friday. Miss Shiney Martinear and Pan Hartmant play the leading roles.
The American Federation of Labor executive council denounces renewal of the code as Richberg and Leo Wolman draw fire. The council accuses Richberg of acting without labor backing while critics condemn the allied board in Detroit employee elections. Roosevelt says he was fully aware of the administration attitude and would not comment further. Washington, Feb. 2.
The San Antonis Federation of Lutheran church groups to hold a tri annual meeting at Government Hill Lutheran Church in North Pine and Mason streets Sunday. Rev H C Ziche will preside and Elimar Bartling of Maxwell Trias is chairman. Program includes foreign missions, Mexican missions in Texas led by Rev F A Neumeister at 7 3 p m and a talk by Rev G Texidor. Supper will be provided to visitors at 6 p.m.
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