Around a the Plaza: Stafford Engraved Masterpieces Exhibited
In a Bright Shawl print exhibit visitors learn that many nursemaid color engravings are copies of famous Stafford collection paintings. The Marquess of Stafford died in 1803 leaving an immense art hoard. His son George Granville Leveson-Gower organized engravers in 1808 to create miniature reproductions.
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Stafford
Marquess of Stafford
George Granville Leveson
Lewsen-Gore
Neath
Finden
Filtler
Wright
Curious Collectors Preserve Rare Prints and Posters
The piece chronicles a learned collector's gift volumes with engravings and floor plans from a Marquess, noting sales in Detroit to a priest’s birthday purchase and Father Coughlin’s circle buying pieces. It highlights Wilchen prints, Poe private pressings, and a shift in circus history ending in San Antonio, with local figures like Jack Sentry and Tank Nile mentioned, plus KAY McKAY in the closing credits.
Prowler Caught Peeping and Escapes After Alarm
A disjointed report describes a prowler peeping at a residence, triggering a radio patrol, and being captured or escaping during the incident. Names and details are garbled, but the event centers on a peeping intrusion and subsequent pursuit.
Baering Down On the News Baering Down On the News
By ARTHDE Bugs Baer offers a satirical sketch on fiscal policy and spending promises. He critiques deficits, treasury red ink, and political maneuvering ahead of November elections with a fiscally skeptical tone.
Army guardsmen begin field maneuvers at Camp Bullis
San Antonio guardsmen from the First Battalion and other units begin a week of field maneuvers at Camp Bullis under War Department supervision. Additional drill days extend into January as Maj. T. Maxey Hirt commands the First Battalion to influence infantry activities at the camp.
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San Antonio
Hattaton
Tesas
T. Maxey Hirt
First
Battstton
Byllis
Epiphany Observance by Syrian Community at Marin Church
St George's church Marin hosted a Syrian Epiphany service led by Rev F J Tedwig with blessing of holy water. About 1500 Syrians reside in San Antonio with around 9 percent Catholic. After the service homes were sprinkled with holy water for protection against evil.
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St George's Church
Marin
Pecat Siréety
Tehus
F. J. Tedwig
San Antonio
A Generations Hold Reunion in San Antonio Keller Family
Christmas reunion brings five generations together in San Antonio. Attendees include Mire Adam Keller 87, great-great grandmother Adolph Keller 63, Archie Keller 46, Mildred Rothe 41, and Charmaine Rothe 2. Mrs Keller, twice a great grandmother, was born in Fredericksburg. other Keller generations were born in San Antonio.
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Poe San Antonio
Adam Keller
San Antonio
Adolph Keller
Archie Keller
Bratherville
Mildred Rothe
Luling
Charmaine Rothe
Keller
Predericksburg
Alain Weller
Adolph Kolker
Seranulfither
Fop
Mildeed Rothe
Lofi
Archie Kellar
Twlet
Canes Carry On In Rain and Cold at Domino Club
Rain and cold fail to halt the Mavericks Fark Domino Club as members play on at Broadway Park. Domino games continue despite wintry weather with players switching in as spectators look on.
Mangham Funeral Rites Set For San Antonio Man
Funeral services for Arthur De catur Mangham , 57, storekeeper and accountant for a San Antonio hospital, will be held at 2 p m from Travis Park Methodist Church with Rev. Albert Shirkey officiating. A native of Beckville, Texas, he lived in San Antonio three years and was affiliated with Travis Park Church and several fraternal orders. Survived by widow Emma, daughter Louise Garson of San Antonio, son Charles A. Mangham, eight brothers, two sisters and others. Interment at Mission Burial Park.
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Arthur Decatur Maligtam
San Antenis Biite
Bundoy
Travis
Man Seeking Wall Lands in Jail After Short Wall
A 44 year old man living near Southwest Twenty fourth Street was found sleeping on a sidewalk near Buena Vista Street. Radio Patrolman G. W. Sluttenberg escorted him to jail after the man explained he planned to sleep against a wall but there was none long enough.
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Dior
Twenty-fourth Street
G. W. Slutten
Buena Vista Street
Thief Sneaks Cash From Unattended Cash Register
A thief took 40 dollars from a cash register while it was unattended for a few minutes. Roger G. Schunk of 811 Navarre Street reported the incident to police Saturday. Other thefts listed include items from James Gook at Hamilton Hotel, a wedding ring from Mrs. Thornton at 11 Monroe Street, a diamond ring valued at 26, and a milk pad from the home of F. Hyatt at 11 Peck Avenue.
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Roger G. Schunk
Navarre Street
James jGook
Hamilton Hotel
Mary ‘Thornton
Monroe Street
Diamond Ring
Aluer
JuTiuy Cameron
Fash Crockett
Partial Beer Sale Ban Approved by City Council
City council authorized Mayor Maury Maverick to execute concessions on beer sales in Ban Pedro park on specified days. A contract with Harold Winters would run to November 20, 194, with city payment of $23,440. Park Commissioner Henry Hein withheld other concession details pending final beer agreement.
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Bati
Ban Pedro Park
Oly Council
Maury Maverick
Ban
Tonig Parke
Harold Winters
Winters
Henry Hein
S A Banks Shows Gain in Deposits in 1939
Eight San Antonio national banks reported deposits end of 1939 totaling 349 175 648 cash on hand, an increase of 6 817 112 over the prior year. Statements issued December 30, 1899 note the year’s loan and fish court credits declined by 443 190, though.
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Uus
San Antonio
Bats
Burglars Loot Offices in San Marcos Street Break-In
Burglars ransacked the Southern Ealing company offices at 310 North San Marcos street on Saturday stealing a radio and pistol valued at 60 dollars and 250 dollars secreted in a filing cabinet. Joe Deboyas of 517 South Concho street reported seeing two men drive away. One suspect was cut while smashing a window. blood was found on the sill and floor.
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Southern Ealing Company
North
San Marcos Street
Joe Deboyas
South Concho Street
Norvell Sworn In as Associate Judge on Fourth Court of Civil Appeal
Jats R Norvell was sworn in Saturday as associate judge on the Fourth Court of Civil Appeal in Edinburg. Chief Justice Edward W Scvrtth presided with many San Antonio judges present. He was escorted to the bench by former associate justices C S Glatton and others amid a brief ceremony.
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Jats
Mrs. Norvell
Imn
Norvell
Robert Crake
Wes
Justine W. ©. Murray
Jaden Norvell
Dividend Declared by Federal Credit Union
The Total No. 2% Credit Union of the National Federation of Federal Employees Saturday declared a 5 percent dividend for the fourth year in a row. The credit union serves federal employees excluding postal workers. Newly elected officers include Dick Henry as president, Leet uly ylee as vice president and clerk treasurer, J. Sparks, J. Froti Nelson, Andrew Christenson, Pod Kanatear, Harry Warnke, Al. A. Bardwell, and J. E. Pike as board members. The supervisory committee comprises Cyril McKay, Vita B. Lone, and Miss Jewell M. x.
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National Federation of Federal Amployes
Crect Union
Dick Henry
Leetuly
Ylee
Boys’ Club sets December attendance record at 16178
The San Antonio Boys' Club closed 1939 with a December attendance of 16178 announced by Secretary Dick Johin. Activities included pym classes showers fight night boxing billiards table tennis library storytelling singing spotlight woodwork beadwork hand weaving stamp club barber shop movies and first aid.
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San Antonio Boys’ Club
Dick Johin
Pym
Telltale Turtle Bandit Strikes Again In City Robberies
A elusive bandit described as about 5 feet 10 inches tall and 340 pounds robbed Leonard Gray, a deliveryman, at Ninth Street and West Loufust Street, taking $46 in two incidents over three nights. Police named suspects Joe Edwards and Anthony Heye, tying them to other daytime thefts and an empty bicycle fold case.
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Strick Agenn
Leonard F .Gray
Ninth Street
Lendil
Jas Tuelled Ke
Tabin
HHS
Gray
Wil Dams Cleaners
Siet
Gus Avkista Street
West Lofust Street
Weishing
Joe Edwards
West Gramercy Place
Fresich Pince Ald Maverick Street
Anthony Heye
Naina Stevet
Wrst
Wife Hurls Lamp in Domestic Tragedy on Chestnut Street
Police report details a dispute ending in a lighted serasene lamp being thrown by a wife at a man, who then vowed not to return. The incident occurred on Chestnut Street near Radio Palleewma Willan Shaw, with bystanders and officers present as the couple separated after the altercation.
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China
Chestnut Street
Radio Palleewma Willan Shaw
St Mary's Selects Five Debaters for Tournament
St Mary's university names five debutants for the Ware annual speech tournament sponsored by Baylor university. Winners include Daniel Traugott Arthur Dominigoe Garrett Middl-Wrook Stephen Peppy and Gonaad Dickerson. The event is set for January 12.
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Mary's University
Ware
Baylor University
Saturengye
Daniel Traugott
Arthur Dominigoe
Garrett Middl- Wrook
Stephen Peppy
Gonaad Dickerson
T Sanuary
Troops Deploy Near Christine In Desert Front
Second Division forces of Togshir army camped about 14 miles southeast of Christine in a month long intensive operation. They faced an advancing enemy as anti aircraft fire and skirmishes occurred. Brig Gen Frank McAndreys and Gus Walter Krueger directed air and ground actions from Washington and in the field as the allied units prepared for further movements.
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Christine
Atie Bon
Plannes
Frank McAndreys
Washington, D. C
Liefemy Air
Fly Star
Mey
Gus Walter Krueger
Lockwood Bank Recalled as Pride of San Antonio History
A fragmented account recalls the Lockwood Bank once a civic landmark on Navarro and Commerce streets in San Antonio. The ornate cast iron gateway and the bank’s prominence are noted, with references to its demolition around 1914 and later incorporation into Frost’s National Bank by 1928.
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San Antonio
Atk
Lockwood National
Lockwood Bank
Frost
National Bank
Museum Analyzes Spring Hats From Army Donations
The Witte museum displays two hat types for spring bonnets in the Philippine Islands era. Donations from army personnel include small brim hats and large palm style pieces. Several pieces resemble a bushel basket or soup tureens, reflecting varied fashion tastes.
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Philippine Islands
Witte Museum
Army and Navy Y Official to Speak at Legion Meeting
Army and Navy Y official Ed J. Fuller will speak at American Legion Post No. 10 Monday noon at St. Anthony. Fuller, recently stationed in Russia and Scandinavia, will discuss observations from the period and the implications for establishing an army post in San Antonio.
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J. Fuller
Stomme
Army
Navy
M. Cus
American Legion
St. Anthony
Fuller
Russia
San Antonio
Driver Fined for Breaking Window at Penney Store
A. M. Heflin, a Brevewood truck driver, was fined $10 in Corporation Court after his truck collided with a window at a Penney store. Heflin told Officer P. E. OReilly he fell asleep at the wheel following the Saturday incident.
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A. M. Heflin
Brevewood
Corporation Court
Penney
Heflin
P.E. Oreilly
Stolen Barn Door Suspected in Local Fire Incident
Patrolman M. Martines located a barn door stolen from Mrs. H. de la Gara at 1105 North Laredo Street. The door could not be recovered due to heat. The report notes hogs displaced the scene and suspects fled, leaving the theft unresolved.
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Hecic
M. Martines
H. de la Gara
North Laredo Street
Gran Fun Shopping Guide at Alamo City
A garbled OCR note extols Alamo City as a shopper’s paradise with a vibrant downtown district and a garden of Gran Baratas shops. It promises distinct wares and enticing displays catering to varied shoppers, inviting them to explore the city’s retail scene.
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Alamo Cily
Ueir
Garden of Eden
Yenias
Weil
Near West Side and San Antonio retail growth noted
The article discusses retail development on the Near West Side and in San Antonio, highlighting a Mexican colony and a second bid for a salo. It describes a linguistic style and a shopping arc that rivals the up-town district in size, patronage, and variety, referencing Old World color and cultural mix.
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Near West Side
San Antonio
Los Angeles
Wepias
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