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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
11
A string of quirky incidents and colorful personalities fills a holiday feature. Described are misadventures of Rippstein and Mansfield, a baby explosion moment, witty banter with Lovie, and wild tales of performers, racers, and shoppers. Notable names include Paul Dally, J W. Mansfield, Leonie Edgington, and Rudy Herweck amid a collage of small-town oddities and light misfortune.
A Mexican youth with a deep fixation on cash triggered a $19.33 robbery at the Grand Silver store on 333 East Houston Street. While the cashier was ill, he and two companions reached over the counter to grab the register money as clerks scattered, then fled without capture.
Dr Herbert HM newly elected president of the Bexar County Medical Society will address members in Bryce Twitty Dallas administrator of Group Hospital Service. Frank Orr district passenger agent for Missouri Pacific notes 1938 holiday railroad travel up about 25 percent from 1937 while local airliners report a new all time holiday record. Twitty will head several organizations in San Antonio including the Lions club and the Retail Drugists association.
Police night patrols responded to two prowler calls without success. Mrs Alice Rash reported a man with a crow bar near her bedroom window. he fled when lights were turned on. Paul Johns, a merchant policeman, saw a man on the Green Hut roof but the roost walker eluded capture despite a citizen guard.
The old San Antonio National Bank at 218 West Commerce Street preserves a homey feel with unchanged pillars dust and a flower garden along one side. Built in 1800 the facade reflects early bank character and hospitality to visitors.
Stewart Hing city forester moved several oak trees to Juarez plaza in La Villita restoration. Plans call for ten oaks forming an archway over the plaza center within about a year, with two larger oaks to be added at the restoration’s end. Also notes on housing, rentals, and classified ads appear in the surrounding text.
James Williamson delves into hat buying in a crowded shop as Molly Hedman guides readers through the spring bonnet hunt. The piece blends satire with fashion detail, noting preparations, models, feathers, and the aura of style as hats move from January displays to May sales.
Mortis Hiusser was charged with rape of a girl under 15 and pleaded guilty in Criminal District Court. He received a five year sentence in the penitentiary for assault with intent. The offense occurred in Bexar County, and Judge W. W. McCrory imposed the sentence on March 13, 1999.
Frederick Dickson, head of the World War tire board, died today at Homeopathic Hospital. The report notes his leadership and service during World War I era, marking a significant loss to wartime efforts and related public works.
Finns prove the string that good sluff comes in small pack ages. They seem to be haunting things like a rat with a bowl of sailk. They are fed to cold that would nickel-plat an iceberg. Their rational drink is an anti- Square mixing. The Russians were mouse-trans new after the football season was over. Don’t worry about their supplies. The Russians are sending all the help the Finns need.
Four Randolph field soldiers were injured in a vehicle crash at the Pershing Avenue intersection with Old Austin Road. Privates Citevin Tipton, J Austin, A Veasley, and H Hiedaker, all quartermaster troops, sustained minor cuts and bruises. Police investigator George Wissmaly reported the mishap.
E G Ruz, manager of the Mexican chamber, says the Federation of Mexican Chambers of Commerce aims to organize and connect chambers in Texas and other cities with large Mexican merchants. The group met in San Antonio last June and will reconvene June 1 in Corpus Christi to plan exhibits of Mexican-made products for use in the United States, with Lago Fanid slated to host a later presentation.
St Marys Exes plan officer elections with members attending a January meeting at the university. The event will include junior and senior era attendees and a guest list.
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