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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1939
Page
14
A scrambled account highlights garbled signs and slang in a coastal city plaza scene. Residents, performers, and locals including Maude Willcox and De Verne Kittles discuss trends in language, fashion, and culture amid a bustling 1939 era setting with varied urban figures and events.
A rifle bullet from a R 22 caliber rifle struck a cab near Loon Springs on Tuesday. Two men Jus Zapats and Mane Uc Zapata narrowly escaped injury as the projectile pierced the vehicle, endangering the occupants who were real residents under investigation by sheriffs deputies.
In Sacramento a group calling itself the Socialized Law League announced a plan to create a codified law commission of five members and seek legislative approval with a fallback to an initiative if needed. The proposal targets cost law and aims to reshape California’s legal framework.
The piece mocks political recall rumors and a six year suspicion about an elf friend of the family. It references a door left unlocked after a theft and notes a foxed sequence of dates and a nonstandard place name. The tone imitates a satirical local column.
County Judge Charles W. Anderson presented a plan to boost the Bexar County Board of Equalization workforce, proposing JW Borhet as civil engineer and clerk at 190 per month to expand staff. He gave no other changes due to lack of county building space, citing potential loss of millions in assessable property. In a separate note, a man’s injury in a fall during a flight incident left Fred Ardworth Predickson with a head wound.
Alfred Davison of Cylebre reported 16 goats strayed from his farm Tuesday and are being kept secure by the owner until claimed. Davison noted several more goats, about 30, from the same herd were found on a neighboring farm.
Frank H. Bushick Jr., son of a former city councilor, reportedly wed Rachael M. Hosen in Austin as his trial date approaches. A first trial was postponed due to his alleged illness. he is under bond and facing charges tied to alleged personal property acts.
Trial opened in district court on a heroin charge accusing a defendant of possession and intent to sell. EL Williams testified to finding a quantity of drug content in a ure pump. The alleged offense occurred between August and November. Jesus Garcia, previously pled guilty to part of the case, awaits Ceila’s trial conclusion before sentencing. Frank R. Jones’s sentence for transferring drug paraphernalia was deferred.
San Antonio army posts restart training after a Christmas week of suspected activity and weather delays. Operations at Randolph and Kelly fields resume as Fort Sam Houston plans streamlined second wing vision under the war department, with cadet schedules readjusted for the new year.
San Antonio's corporation court, led by S29 presiding judge, faces a backlog as cases against seven minor offenders extend into the next week. Absence of prosecutor and judge prompts substitutions including Tesus Obon and Fhiip Moniatho. Shook retaped after Sugar Bowl absence.
A committee representing United Latin-American citizens plans to investigate claims by several property owners that land prices offered were too low. Jacob Rodvigan, president, and Silige Yooneh would oversee the inquiry at the next session.
John Faulkner Paulkner 40 of Us Haynes Street died at home Monday after 80 years in San Antonio. A World War veteran and American Legion member, he is survived by several relatives including his father Mrs. Fred Poles of Tutt and Walter E. Tavilk nee af Port Worth. Funeral services Wednesday at 6 00 p m at Aelk Kearns parlors with Chaplain Reynolds officiating. Interment in the Boek Glin cemetery. Pallbearers named.
The San Antonis Liar site will meet with the ahambar of ERMA on Wednesday. James B. Routhy, president, announced the meeting at the Plaga hotel hall room at 12:15 p.m.
A burglar steals 21 pocket knives from Allensworth Camaran Hardware and carpentry tools valued at 5150 from M1 Holbrook’s auto on 1800 block Mission Road. Police report additional thefts including clothing from Harry Beckmeth and cash from L Z Dunbar. Suspects and locations are noted in scattered reports across South Gevers Street and surrounding areas.
The city advances the 209s panorama project as new animal pens near completion in natural rock pits. Total $100,985.48, with $29,992.60 city funds and $76,092.29 from the government WPA. Animals including camels and others will move into the fresh pens once finished by February 1, per Park Commissioner Jackh Robin. Old cedar enclosures will be removed to improve layout and drainage.
Mayor C K Quin to attend the formal opening events at the Garden Show in Houston February 12 to 19. Local officials and dignitaries will honor the Texas leaders with flower presentations and complimentary tickets as part of the world renowned exhibition. Last year the show was held in Toronto with the opening ceremony led by notable horticultural figures.
A mixed page of classifieds lists items for sale and rental ads. Entries include a 0-100m Howe at 235 Rockwood Court reconditioned. Mit sale at 4200 dollars. apartments for rent at 192 Catherine Court 50 to 600 dollars monthly. unfurnished houses at 1223 Aganier 3750 a month. various classifications and notices for a touring fin with mileage and tires. an adopted hadron suite for sale at 2200 dollars. station plane value 7758 dollars.
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