Codonas Jumping Circus Act Echoes Of Early Trials
In spring 1930 the Codona brothers and family staged a high wire trapeze act at a Texas show. Vers Bruce, Vera, and Alfredo endured grueling rehearsals and near fatal missteps as the Flying Codonas drew gasps from students and audience alike during long practice sessions and aerial feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Codoma ‘Brothers
Hays
Yagbh
Bruce
San Antonia
LiMan Lietzel
Alfredo Ooonawaa
Flying Godonas
Bt Mory
Vera War
Pracline
Fragmented reminiscences cross cultural show and press duties
Fragmentary text contrasts a performer’s erratic routine with a journalist’s ritual of reference books. Mentions Alfredo and a risky medical moment, a Copenhagen scene, and a San Francisco disaster memory as bits of scattered narrative about shows and reporting.
Fragmentary Questions Spark Curious Inquiries Across Town
A jumble of dated puzzles and names prompts residents to ask about capitals, dates, and notable figures. The text references Fredericksnuyg, Raph Webster, and a governorship inquiry amid scattered trivia and miscopied names.
Mysterious Canadian System Explained by Local Club Event
A fragmented report describes an explanation of a Canadian system to benefit the Kiwanis club and attendees at Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. Names appear as Vince Wokihin, Presley Thamins, and others, with unclear details about speakers or exact topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince Wokihinn
Veg Presley
Thamins
Canarin
Nis
Wal
Ayala AL AnveraMent
Ie Benttt
Ann Anim Kiwanis
Gunter Hotel
von Flay
Constables to Fight for County Deputies in Bexar
Rural constables of Bexar county plan mandamus action to compel the commissioners court to reverse its refusal to approve bonds for deputy constables. The court earlier abolished deputy offices, affecting seven rural constables and eight jobs, with six to receive one deputy each and one to receive two. County Attorney Davis urged establishing a county police force, but lack of funds blocked action. supporters vow to press for deputies or a new force.
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Bexar
Thursdey
Bexar County Commissioners Court
la Abollan
Commissionera Court
Commissioners’ Court
J. Franklin Spears
Torney
Commissioners Court
Spears
Anch
Harlandale
W. E. Isbell
Isbell
D. F. Davis
Davis
Ernest P Newsom Dead at Corpus Christi
Ernest P Newsom aged 55 and longtime San Antonio resident died in Corpus Christi after moving there with Central Power and Light. Services were held at Be2le Lake. Surviving widow Mrs Hattie Newsom a daughter Miss Ann Laucie Newsom sisters Mrs A G Reynolds Mrs 5 G Seaith Mrs Louis Mirus brothers J G Newsom Dunovent Newsom and Thomas and Jen Newsom.
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Ernest P. Newsom
Corpus
San Antonio
Corpus Christ
Be2le Lake
Central Power and Light Company
Corpus Christi
Survivos
Hattie Newsom
Ann Laucie Newsom
A. G. Reynolds
Lockhart
5. G. Seaith
Freeport
Work of Clearing 'Y' Debris Halted
Work of clearing debris on the site of the new post office will not be resumed at present. Postmaster Pros. Tueng announced Thursday. The contractor, B. M. Byel, suspended work during the holidays.
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Poat
Army YM C. A. Blicitiie
Pros. Tueng
B. M. Byel
Bicycle Plates For Sale In City Office
A 1939 notice announces bicycle plates available at the city office of Mattie Gogenn. Licenses and related permits must be obtained at the municipal building as part of the new registration.
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Biko
Baisa Mattie Gogenn
Licenae
Dentnilector
Bmi
Siemering Lodge to Meet Tuesday
Einmerite lodge No. 12 in Herman Erna holds its final New Year meeting led by Rant Atl Anns At on Marys Street Thursday at 4pm with Arthur Beck in charge of arrangements.
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Siemering
Einmerite Lodge No
Herman Erna
Wit
Anns
Mary's Street
Thriday
Apom
Arther Beck
Rerangomenia
Balanced diet plan adopted by Central Relief committee
The Central Relief committee adopts the balanced diet method for unemployment relief. Dr Sidney Butuski to craft a diet schedule with three plans for children adults and the aged. Commissary will distribute complete diet packages per person for a set period. Soup depots and sleeping quarters planned as new support measures.
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Central Relief Committee
Sidney Butuski
Oscar Powell
Grofers
C. M. Ghanders
Maury Maeerick
Fone
Etno
Powell
Epiphany Feast to Be Observed at St Mark’s Church
Epiphany observance set at St Mark’s Church with holy communion and a Mary celebration. The service will honor Deaconess Charlotte Masse of the Putip pine and feature speaker Uracoorss Mager.
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St. Mark's Church
Fiay
Jd P'Elack
Bt. Mark's Parich
Charlotte Masse
Uracoorss
Lineman Dies by Electrocution on No Loop Road
E W Day 38 of 242 Robett Street Mineman for the San Antonio Public Service company died Thursday from accidental electrocution while working on a telegraph pole near the intersection of the Isam and North Laopranda. He was 35 feet above the ground when contact with high tension wire proved fatal. firemen failed to revive him. Survived by widow Grace M Day infant son Allan Worley Day mother Rose E B Day five brothers Hugh Joe Woodrow Robert and Ernest Day and two sisters Mary Day and Marita Cole all living in Wellington Ohio.
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E.W. Day
Robett
Ser Street
San Antonio Public Service Company
Isam
North Laopranda
Day
Grace M. Day
Allan Worley Day
Rose EB. Day
Hugh
Joe
Woodrow
Robert
Ernest Day
Mary Day
Marita Cole
Welling, Ohlo
Delay Granted in Trial of Doctor on Drug Charge
The trial of Dr. Stansell and his brother Dr. Sransell, San Antonio physicians, on a federal narcotics charge was postponed to re-set during the winter term at federal district court on doctors request due to double pneumonia. Judge Mettilian allowed the pause and rescheduling.
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Ivy Asternell
San Antonio
Federal District Court
Stansell
Sransell
R. J. Mettilian
Court Delays At Tak Mull Federal Court
Federal Judge McMillan presided Wednesday as 17 cases were slated for Friday pleas of guilty while many defendants were absent. Bond forfeitures were demanded in two cases and bench warrants issued in two more as attorneys and jurors faced delays and the court warned of continued proceedings or bond forfeitures if defendants remained absent.
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Wong
Federal Judea R. J. McMillare
Dutge McMillan
Reserve Branches Expand Work Force Issued
M Cramp managing director of the San Antonio branch announced Thursday that reserve branches will spread work across San Antonio Houston and other cities. The plan becomes operative January 1 and will provide employment for 30 or 35 additional workers with preference given to former experienced and deserving employers of the Federal Reserve branches.
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San Antonis
Houston
M. Cramp
San Antonio
Ture Federal Reserve
Officers Nab Five on Auto Stripping Suspicions
Special officer H G Vale reports five arrests on suspicion of auto stripping after a garage inquiry at 260 West Laurel Place and at Fredericksburg Road. Two suspects were found at Martin Giescke's residence with a sledge hammer and gasoline can. Three youths were arrested nearby for possession of a sledge hammer a spare tire and gasoline. The incident centers on alleged vehicle stripping and siphoning at the scene.
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Martin Giésenke
West
Laurel Place
Fredericksburg Road
H. G. Vale
Lance. Giesathe
Giesecke
Revolvers Blaze After Laughin Altercation in San Antonio
In San Antonio two men faced a gun exchange after a passerby misread a loud laugh as mockery. Special Officer Will Townsend triggered the confrontation with a boisterous laugh near Chestnut and Center streets, leading to a shooting where both men fired six shots at each other. Townsend escaped injury. Gonzales sustained minor harm.
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San Antonio
Specisl
Will Townsend
Dakota Street
Weil- Jesday
Mascarta Gonwales
UC Mackison Alley
Townsend
Ailirt
Gonzales
Gonzales Group to Hear Mrs Adams at Friday Meeting
Mrs Adams will address the Gonzales Group during the weekly business discussion of the Gonaives County association. The Bed room of the St. Andu Noel will host at 7:40 p.m. Friday. Mrs J. F L Combs will be chairman for the program including readings and dances.
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Alok
Gonaives County Association
St. Andu Noel
J. FL Combs Wall
Progra
Greece Bans Quinine Imports Amid Monopolies Crisis
Greece imposes a ban on 0.8 quinine shipments as a state monopoly tightens controls. The policy blocks American shipments and leaves the market in a tight spot, with limited access to quinine for citizens and businesses.
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Greece
I Gregee
Rome
Prowler Awakens Man In Robbery At Home
A man awoke during a robbery at 196 Fa meckawridge Avenue at 1 pm and confronted a prowler in his room. The intruder fled after holding the resident and the incident involved about $4 in cash. Police reported seven prowlers in the area and the case progressed Thursday morning.
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Hoop
Wiler
Prowler
Smith Elected President of Exchange Club and New Officers
Smith was elected president of the Exchange Club at a breakfast meeting at the Mb Inn Cafetown Thursday. New officers include A. T. Gnatalson, Sam Pritam, Dry J. FR. MUler, Vier Verrildlanss Astolph Grane, Henaiter, Land Dont Jonrs, with Land Dont Jonrs serving as secretary.
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Smith
Exchange Club
Fret Smith
Ian Anumin
Mb Inn
Hysieceete Albeet
Mcors
A. T. Gnatalson
Sam Pritam
Dry J. FR. Muler
Vier Verrildlanss
Astolph Grane
Henaiter
Land Dont Jonrs
Veterinarians Open Meeting Marks First State Session
The first season of the State Veterinary Medical Association opens at the Plaza hotel with Texas veterinarians attending. Dr W W. P. Ju ngs of Farmersville presides. invocation by Rev P B All. speakers include Dr T O Booth and others from multiple Texas cities. Delegates attend a luncheon and the Ladies auxiliary meets. annual dinner and officer election scheduled at the Plaza. Demonstrations on fat animal findings and a story post by army veterinarians are planned for Friday.
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Veterinary Medical
Rssonio- Yen
Plaza Hotel
Texas
WW. PF Jungs
Farmersville
Dick OG. Terrell
L B. Houghton
T. O Booth
J. S Watson
Menta
T. ©. Booth
Wrecv
A. A
Levelend P
We Ruyeng
College Station
Frank P. Matthews
Alps
W. BR. Sanderson
Bransweriiy
D. I. Bermeth
San Angelo
M. AL Peek
Fort Worth
2. S. Starnes
Dal- Ws
Hasey Jackson
M.D
San Antonio
J. G. Plynm
Kansas City
Gebhard Chl Company
St Alonchean
Plaza Hole
Thoursday Alent
Thief Steals Five Dollars From Home in Posave-We Area
A theft occurred at the home of Mrs Hewkel at 224 Posave-We as a watch and money were taken. The incident was reported to police on Thursday.
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Einve Ganthe
Boye
Fran Intin
Pee
Nk Taltrandige
Lina Idny
Raph Webster
Steve
Mickam A. Pury Ron
Celuinn Tere
H. Hewkel
Bryerly Ills Studio Rumors and Rose Bowl Talk
The note links Bryerly Ills and Amy in Jan 5 chatter about New Year football buzz at the Rose Bowl. Mentions Pittsburgh coaches, a 45 to 7 score, and a comic aside about a Washington party, plus contempt for Pennsylvania Republicans and a pantomime joke about tearing breeches. Also cites a coach named Jones and a Will Rogers reference.
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Bryerly
Amy
Mtel- Jon
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Netra Dome
Calliarotn
Jones
Roy
Senate
Warvert
Princeton
Vale
Will Rogers
Armored Car Era Trial As Old Cavalry Debates Change
Troopers of a post cavalry transfer debate leaving horses behind for mechanized units. Veterans reflect on the shift from horse to armored cars with mixed feelings about future developments, speed gains, and the new routines ahead at Port Knox and San Antonio routes.
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First Cavalry
Castroville
Copples Road
Camp Normoyle
Maria
Eqline Mabits
Roturk
Marin
Atriker
Ike
Pichic
Jd Brhunts
Fort Clark
Air Corps
SPEF
San Antonio
Port Knox
Breauss
Wuitle
el Faso
Ube
Bandit's Victim Knows Robber Faces Acquaintance
A Ventura street robbery ended with $1350 seized by a gunman who demanded money on Vililta and Presa Streets. The victim, McDaniels, identified the suspect as a man he knew, but the robber proceeded regardless and fled before police could arrest him.
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Jed
Wes
Vililta
Presa
Heller
McDaniels
Lodge to Hold Annual Banquet for Perfeet Union Lodge No 10
The thirteenth annual banquet of Perfeet Union Lodge No 10, A P and A M G, is planned for Friday evening at the Beatin Tun femptr. Nal Mo Wisler, past grand master, will preside, and Pe De Matis will deliver the livermtimn. The committee includes WoC Birun J A Amith and Karel.
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Perfeet Union Lodge No. 10
A. P
A. MG
Nal Mo Wisler
Pe de Matis
Wernba
Birun
J. A. Amith
Karel
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Alaska
Fontilla Tardy
Ile of Cinyry
War Department
Camp
D. A. Ruesell
Marta
Camp Knox
Kentucky
Cade
Daniel van Voorhis
Lineman
No. Loop Road
San Antonio Junior College St Hents
She School
Hubler
Tub
Charles Schreiner I
Mra
Walter Schreiner
Kerrville
Veterinarians
Normovie Quartermaster Depot
Prnon
Bandit
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