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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1937

Page

25

Horse nicknames and betting lore on Brown Smith

In a lively chat about racing, readers joke that a horse named Brown Smith would collect bets from anyone named Brown or Smith. The discussion lists many colorful horse names and the idea that strong hitters influence betting. The tone reflects a lighthearted, informal exchange about races and wagers.

Ute Jamie Smith Brown Able Guean el Rock Jeff Davis Thistle Ray Queen Miss Webb Old Eli Barneyeen Brown Smith Brown Smith Alice

Remarkable racing tale and Sonja Henie star in cinema brief

The column recalls a famed horse racing double losing streak and a theater outing, mentions Mrs. Bain and Harbara Frost, plus a vivid note on Sonja Henie crowned as the new star of Majestic Pictures. It also covers Ted Shawn and the Men Dancers at Springfield U, dancers' routines, and college athlete connections with the troupe.

Tewin Bain Harbara Frost Harbara J Sonja Henie Sonya Haney Fern Helscher South Texas Ted Shawn Ashrough Vesterles Spreadini Mr .T. S Ain Auditorum Facult of Springfield Mass Shawn

Skilled Hands Show Gall Bladder Removal in Surgery

A detailed illustration offers a glimpse into the operating room as surgeons perform a gall bladder removal. The image highlights the careful steps, instruments, and teamwork involved in this medical procedure.

Cutting Flesh By ART 8. What Should We Do the Darkest Things

Report of a photo shoot in a hospital setting with doctors and nurses in white, an operation scene, and the photographer narrator reflecting on the unsettling experience. The piece notes the use of ether, an incision, and the photographer’s discomfort with medical procedures and ethics.

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Cadet Held in Shoe Store Burglary in Houston

A 16-year-old cadet was arrested at 2 am by night watchman H J Morgan after a burglary at the Kennedy shoe store on Houston and Presa streets. Detective C B Kelly took the youth into custody after finding a broken showcase and a suitcase with four pairs of slippers. The cadet, in uniform, said he had been visiting his mother and was returned to station.

A. Wi H. J. Morgan Kennedy Houston Presa Morgen Sel. C. B. Kelly Satlege

Arizona man to be sentenced for ranch shooting

Prescott Arizona February sentence set for a young rancher facing charges after the shooting of Cepik Kuykendall on December 23 near here. The accused, aged in his fifties, is to appear February 16 for formal proceedings.

Prescott Aris Ber Auidersalt Oklahoma RMN Cepik Kuykendall Youmg Ranchey Silaon

Directors of Shell named new board members

New York February 6 directors of Shell Oil corporation announced four vacancies filled by B M Culver Gayee Dominick Daniel Pyee and Belither.

SHELL New York Sle Twhrlun Oilcorporation B. M. Culver Gayee Dominick Daniel Pyee Belither

Great Paducah Flood Record Noted by Local Woman

A Paducah woman recalls the great Paducah flood through news sheets from April 1812 and 1913. She compares early river flood records with today’s papers, noting how the 1812 flood reached about three feet above basement level and that the 1913 notices were called flood bulletins.

Jayorery Henry West Raell Mag le Great Heady Padunal Ban Allania Asady Baden

New Safety Beam Tested Near Washington

Washington February 5 Officials observed demonstrations of a new safety beam used at airport approaches. A technician tested the device from a position at College Park toward an airport runway embankment while observers discussed precision and alignment centerline subtleties.

Lien warning prompts homeowners near Uniontown

Uniontown, Pa on February 5, O W Marto, county solicitor, cautions that liens may be used to enforce unpaid taxes or fines. He notes some residents may be at risk of legal action and urges prompt payment to avoid liens.

Uniontown

Gaerning Down on the News May Signal Climate Shifts

The article discusses farmers in Georgia reacting to market pressures and climate concerns. It notes June weather patterns, impacts on tea crops, and links to Florida export dynamics. References to real estate and banking suggest broader economic effects on rural communities.

Atutulu Guirgia Picaey Piper Florida

Sucker traps to hoodwink Lundy in Dallas case

Four men were held today as Micther investigation proceeded into an amateur sting. Lundy, a former government investigator tied to prohibition enforcement, allegedly plotted to sell to decoys who claimed clients could pay $10,500 to entrap him. Police corralled the group as the deal neared completion.

Dallas Lali Federal Prohibition Enforcement Department Jie I Ten Lundy Calind Patice de Fan Obs

Board additions and listings in South Texas Nations

Reports show Bobbitt and Luhn added to the board of South Texas Nations with other members including Mai, Ernest Hills, B. J. Mil rael, Mitchell and Oscar Drisdale. The item lists real estate and rental notices, a furnished apartment at 202 Robert Lee, and a Sticco home at 306 Steves Avenue in Torsila priced around $2900. A note mentions Paramount production and a studio shift involving Mrs. Robert Kral amid a elopement report.

Steves Avenue Torsila Rovert Lee Beni Orientai Mic Avid Grove Lathan Texas Nations al Vans WL el Mai Gen Ernest Hills B. J. Milrael Mitchell Oscar Drisdale

Classifieds Offer Rent and Sales in Harsh Noted Errors

Eighteen dollars a mort paysee rental on an unfurnished S ren apartment at 231 Esst Whittier Consult Lassification 28 A venished 5 room house at 105 York Court is For rent at 45 a month See Classification 29 A 1935 Bord deluxe trank sedan with radio for sale at 55 Consult Classification 73 Ladleyihite Yejerel taguette wrist watches for gale ab 1 See Classifipation 109 Five-nitee decorated breakfant pels for sale at 1185 net Consult Classiicaton 211

Esst Whittier York Court Consult Ladleyihite Yejerel Taguette Gale Ab Classiicaton

Auto Looters Strike San Antonio Cars

San Antonians report thefts from parked autos as an auto looter gang targets vehicles. Detectives Olla Selman and R. Lowe arrested two men and seven others after a spree. items stolen include clothing, a wine bottle, a car overcoat, glassware, and china. One victim, Anthony Pinelli, had his car broken into near detective headquarters on West Commerce Street.

San Antonians Olla Selehman R. Lowe Houston Totistan

San Antonio Settles Damage Judgment

City commissioners pay 125 pan a te ilitian Bank homse and WC in a damage judgment over injuries from a defective street in December 1934. Court records show the county case settled with Alver Villarreal and Reymunde Villarreal receiving 128, while the couple sought damages for injuries to the husband at San Pedro Park.

Haa Peid Pana Te Ilitian Bank Homse WC. Donglas Datinos I County Lax No. 1 Alver Villarreal Reymunde P. Villarreal Pnty-seventh District Court San Pedro Park TMS

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