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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1937
Page
19
A major magazine featuring a full page color photo of a famed personality has attracted large crowds to a jewelry store window over several days. Report notes the store and retailer drew attention as shoppers flocked to the display.
Fragmented notes recount a theatre incident involving Mrs. Simson and Frances Garmingham. The text references bold remarks, a local newspaper employee, a contested job offer, and assorted showbiz names like Django Reinhardt and Charles Farrell, plus casual gossip about personalities and theater life.
Danice Jarrett and Robert Wilcoy from the same film are romantically tied but have not discussed marriage. They emphasize focusing on building their careers while navigating early fame.
A vandal ransacked Themes Exeiton Page Junior High School building. Police reported a break in Tuesday with a missing note detected among the debris.
Fifty seventh District court was adjourned Tuesday amid deaths of two court attaches family members. Stella Lectey W Martindale, killed an ace submobile desident near Maruls Malls, was a relative of Judge Kvnveth P. Joiison. Her fitners' services set for Tuesday. John Gireni, Bexar county deputy sheriff for years, stabbed Monday at a local hospital. Robher at Samm Garon, Puty-seventhy District court. Wy, Judge Jomon announers Tuesday (20) Wy.
Tarleton students plan a parade in San Antonio featuring the college military band and cadet corps. The groups will perform for several days with concerts and a warship of cadets, followed by a campus touring program across West Texas including Brady, Mason, and Rocksprings.
In Bexay County a former Democratic executive chair John I. Weber was discussed Tuesday as a potential rival to Mayor Quin. Weber declined to confirm rumors but indicated he has been listening and talking with supporters. The Citizens League chairman declined to comment as a meeting of the league’s executive committee was set for Tuesday afternoon to discuss the matter. A 1944 three-man race saw Weber linked to Congress.
The Weimar and Schulenburg Future Farmers chapters plan a stock show beginning Saturday March 18 with exhibitions of sixty fat calves and one hundred hogs. Agricultural director MT Honslee notes strong community support and anticipated large crowds for the event.
Police report a burglary on Broadview drive involving Rupete Martlick and Hod. Osborne noting a pistol and flashlight stolen. Additional items include watches, clothing, and other personal goods from several San Francisco area addresses.
Dr Charles R Ailey will discuss Changing Godel and canonic Conditions and Their Effect on Education at the home of Mrs HG Carter 19 Taylor Street Wednesday about 145 pm Dr Allen has spent 15 years with the Washington office for vocational education public faith united
Dewey Smopkins pleaded guilty to swindling a check used on a shipment. Judge Charles J. Muatson fined 10 dollars and ordered 10 days in jail in County Court at Lag No. 3. Driver Tampson was charged with passing a worthless check for 12.50 on July 30. Former aviator Arthur E. Bison, 43, a San Antonio real estate dealer, was found shot to death.
Three persons treated for accidental gunshot wounds. Vent Wells, 40, a worker, was shot in the left foot by a shotgun. Helmut Priestley, 19, received a wound to the right hand from a BB gun. Edward Antol, shot himself in the right hand with a pistol.
An OCR fragment warns of European money flowing into the region at a high rate with bets on Greek gifts. Investors and officials fear a sudden shift as a universal strategy may end the financial strain. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Palm Springs California reports a high profile burglary where a desert robber stole about $30,000 in jewelry from Ms. Helrichs, a New York society teacher. The loot included a bracelet, pearls, bracelets, and earrings from a Cathedral City mansion near the desert fortress. Police and insurance officials investigated and reported the case publicly last night.
A San Antonio Masonic group No. 1079 A Po and A.M. plan a Washington tribute ceremony. The program lists speaker Andre Ro Marker and others as principal participants in the event, with a wall replacement noted as part of the commemorations.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a quirky animal tale involving year old dogs and caretakers Mrs EH and Kees, with mentions of Cathvothna and Chicito. The readable text hints at learning or play about pet life and age. The rest is garbled.
The text briefly mentions ailing person who travels across the United States yet stays bedridden under some power. Chileito is partly blind and tooth loss is noted. Milk, ground hantourger, and Mrs. Kers are referenced with ties to Mexico City and a marriage, but details are unclear.
The Italian chamber hosts the opening of a Roman Tongue School at 446 North Lent Street in San Antonio. Father Tranghese leads two classes weekly with enrollment open to all. the San Antonio board of education furnishes the building while the chamber covers equipment costs.
A Main Avenue burglary left a home ransacked but police say nothing appears missing. Neighbors reported two suspects entered Monday, believed to be juveniles, and fled on foot toward the river. Mrs Rangall Teash was reportedly at home during the incident.
In a bakery display at Scully Flares Shees, bread figures of animals such as alligators and turtles attract attention. Charles H. Denny notes customers prefer these figures, yet they are all shaped by hand from white dough tread, without molds.
A bill to repeal the rule barring prosecutors from asking jurors about felony convictions was aired by officials led by Mike W MuCrary and Paul J. Kuah ay after a recent trial revealed a juror convict. The defense argued the rule wrongly disqualifies capable jurors and hampers deliberations. William A. Hogahi, Vaughn’s attorney, prepared a motion for a new trial challenging Trapp’s disqualification.
Col Ralph Durkee will be the guest speaker at the Lions club weekly meeting in Hin Gunther hotel. N Bernard Cruscett, chairman, announced the event on Tuesday. Entertainment will be provided by Lieut Jar McShine, commander at orders of Shoynas Jefferson High School.
The Optimists Club invites members to a meeting at McGunter Hall where Dr. R F Pray of Beaumont will discuss seeing and reading problems. Nelson Greemsty serves as program chairman for the event.
J G Martinez 45 of 243 Bynum aliens Tesciat received treatment for burns after attempting to extinguish a fire at the home of Peter Houses 45 Price Arene South San Antonio. The blaze of undetermined origin caused about 200 dollars in damage, Cree reported.
Three persons were treated at Robot B Green hospital Tuesday after automobile crashes near the city. Miss Sydney Fresher of Green Ville and Dallas resident David A. Parker suffered injuries with broken units and head wounds. Purl Dennis, 19, of West Lau Tel street, received minor injuries in a collision at Cantarin and North Flores streets.
A jumble of classified notices lists items for sale and rent including a hose at 127 Greer, a parkment on Cedar Street for rent, Lat Loretta Mate rent at 35 a month, a magazine stand at 25 weekly, a 1843 Ford De Luxe for 395, Maytag washing machine 60, Swatt Delco automatic plant for sale, with various classifications and inspection notices.
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