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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1938

Page

12

Allan and the Band Back From Hollyaapiy and More

Allan's band did most of the music in the Vennette Mac Donald picture The Wirefly Jack Bidzeway the lawyer was the honox ht a blood transfusion the other day He’s thinking of going into the business Weatherman J H Jarkoe due back Monday from vacation in Mexico City Wally Grewnan the booker hits new record in long distance sitct ions He produces a musical show called Edin Marlines's Review over XTSA Lew Rosenbelly Tewa listened The Iowa booker had a couple of clients listen in with bundles in result the show was sold Clarkson ex Texas ranger showed up at police headquarters and passed out cigars and cigarettes which roached The payoff Clarkson smoked a loaded job unrelated to the car theft report The car was later found parked on Trays treat with two yellow tickets

Jack Bidzeway Wally Grewnan Edin Marlines XTSA Lew Clarkson Gon Antonio Polices White

Fragmented reminiscences mixed with local notices in Goliad street reads

Fragmented OCR style item mentions Canary Hirds for sale and local figures like Fred Junker Nelson Mary Mardin Brylor and Mr Waco Daylor. It recalls old venues and people including Universal SULHlos, Carl Becks city band and the Abilene Christian college term. Also reports two girls bitten by a stray dog at 639 Scully Trinity street and hospital transfer.

Robert DB Green Hospital Mary Rodriguez Beatrice Hernandez Scully Trinity Street

Kiwanis Club Program Outlined For Youth Aid in San Antonio

Kiwanis club members outline Labor Day activities for a new year focused on youth in San Antonio. GC W Miller, new president, leads plans including aid to underprivileged children, vocational help for students, sponsorship of children from orphanages, and guidance for 10 graduates. Alex Thomas named chair of the child’s division and Paul Fowler as vocational director.

Kiwanis Club San Antonio GC. W. Miller Wwo Imembera Midix Alex Thomas Paul Fowler

General Kingman Advanced to Assistant Chief of Engineers

Brig. Gen John J. Kingman of Washington, formerly at Fort Sam Houston, has been named assistant chief of engineers by President Roosevelt. He served in 1893 at Fort Sam Houston and in World War I led the Ninety-First Division’s staff with Texas and Oklahoma troops at Camp Travis, earning the Distinguished Service Medal.

John J. Kinga Washington Fort Sam Houston Roosevelt West Point Abbe Oultreas Nintieth Division Texas Oklahoma Camp ‘Fravis U. S Prowee

Baker Household Assault Charges Dismissed on Letter Basis

Walter Cekmny Baker, operator of the Embasy Dar, faced assault charges by his wife Ruth. The charges were dismissed by County Court at Law No 2 after Ruth's letter stated she no longer wished to prosecute and cited reconciliation. The dispute centered on an October 4 incident at 164 Highland Boulevard in Sustite of the Pentre Raymond. Gerhardt fined Baker $6 and costs, an appeal followed, but the week ended with a letter.

Baker Highland Boulevard Gerhardt Hye

NYA Chief Urges Continued Work On Youth Project

NYA chief Bograsch requests continuation of the national youth administration project identified by department officials. M G Kelvim, state supervisor at Austin, says 12 youths under him need 1152 dollars to finance the program.

NYA Nationall Ure Bogrsch Algist Bogasch I M. G. Kelvim NWA Austin Esntihne Wall Bopasch

Burglars Break Windows in Raids on Gas Station

Gasoline station on South Presa Street suffered two break in raids Saturday. Reported losses include $70 in cash, candy, and a radio. W. Abernathy at 920 South Presa Street and F. Wilven of 2020 South Presa Street provided details to police. Windows were broken at both locations and small items were stolen.

South Presa Street Genius Abernathy South Presa Strent F. Wilven iSouth Presa Street Tina Radio Earth Boll Placen

Victim Condemns Too Soon Over Lost Suitcases

Miss Violet Sime of San Antonio reports theft of white suitcases from her brother Oscar Slason’s car on Ave BD. Detective Sgt Kelley notes victim’s frustration with police, as patrolmen Bader and Dunarway recover three suitcases in the 200 block of Acocn Street.

Violet Sime San Antonio Simon Lo Seyart Oscar Slason Avenue Deter D. B Kelley Womin Weslay Seid

Nazarene Church Revival Continues in Colorado City

The Nazarene Church revival at the First Church of the Nazarene on Colorado and Finnectoi streets, led by Mrs. M. CG. Johnson, will run through May 23. Services are held daily except Sunday, with ongoing evangelistic festivities and communal worship planned at the Wheminparked Late wirday venue.

Nazarene Church Church of the Nazareng Colorado Finnectoi M. CG. Johnson Th Pi Baluyday

Morgenthau Seeks Nine Day Tender Bids

Morgenthau announces a nine day tender process for a disposal action. Bids will be opened under Treasury supervision with the highest bidder winning. The notice references the Federal Reserve banks and a deadline in midweek. A separate fire report notes a Saturday blaze at 220 Broadway Drive damaging outbuildings with undetermined origin.

SINCO Horkheimer Broatwiy Drive

Local Notes From San Antonio’s Busy Scene

U S Commissioner Paul Lockhart uses same tutor for 16 years. Perrall at Lady of the Lake College surveys the remains of a favored Mexican artist. A pair of dogs roam the city while local officials and business leaders discuss upcoming events and meetings. Lions Club and chamber leaders plan excursions and new associations as community figures advance Alamo City initiatives.

U.S Pail Lockhart Bes Danite Tee Perrall Or Lady of the Lake College Ottary Paul Swin- Way New Alamo City

Edison Gand to Gwe oHow Aint ane Movorites Show

Edison High School plans a musical novelty night on Friday at 8 pm in the school auditorium GW, Mueue, director, and manager. Funds go to charity while the program features comedy skits, dances, and a mystery drama titled Murde clown hand, dance Winders.

Edna Dabney Ann Grockett Kathleen Merks Exhinon High School Edison High Efint Danes

Air Gun Incident Draws Police to Lombrano Street

Two police squads responded to a high tension air gun incident on Lombrano Street. Ernest Nobles, 22, of 2226 Lombrano Street, sustained a gunshot wound to the right side from an air rifle.

Vadota Ehodt- Jonge Antonia Pollen Lund Lombrano Atreet Pallee Aderucan Ernest Nobles Lombrano Street

Housing help offered for San Antonio projects

Nathan Strauss of the Federal Housing Authority told Congressman Mary Maverick that San Antonio has not formed a housing authority to pursue low rent projects. He said local officials must create a housing authority and request loans, with the city contributing about 10 percent of the project cost locally through land or improvements.

San Antonio Clemance Funuds Enveiriment Nathan Strauss Federal Housing Authority Saterday Fo Lebler Mary Maverick Strauss Publc Connecticut

Bible School Class Pantomime Set for Sunday Show

A Bible School class will present a pantomime this Sunday at Garriman Place. Cast includes Joyce, Lloyd Westbrook, Irwin, George Muck Strop, Dorothy, Jen Kemsy, and Loraine Dierkow, with support from Irwin and others.

Bible School Onus Autin Hephrtinih Garriman Park Br Joyce Lloyd = Westbrook Aur Irwin George Muck Strop Dorothy Jen Kemsy Loraine Dierkow

Illness Signals Slow Recovery at University Hospital

A fragmentary report notes Professor Venth, a resident of Bon Avtante, showing signs of improvement after a serious illness. The University hospital staff say his condition is stabilizing as observers report progress since last week.

Venth Venti Enuste University of Bon Avtante

KTSA Adds J C Jennett to Sales Force

J C Jennett joins KTSA sales staff filling a vacancy created by H C Burke’s transfer to the eastern bureau. Jennett comes from the dosuranes business and is described as bringing experience to the station’s advertising department.

J.C. Jennett KTSA TG Dennett H.C. Burke Honst Radio Tun

Henry Lee McFee Takes Studio In New York

The artist Henry Lee McFee, 52, famed for landscapes and figures, has moved into a studio at 5 Timpaine Street near the water works department, following prior occupancy by Gilzon Borel. McFee has shown in New York and other cities, including exhibitions in Washington and Philadelphia, and studied with Gar Ar Students’ at New York City.

Gilzon Borel Henry Lee McFee McFee Najacenl Grackenthree Park Uy Beulplor Bargin Timpine Water Works Department Zekod Gar Ar New York City Alievica Lae Metropolitas Unscun New York Pesinivandt Academy i Washington TD. C

King of Kings shown at church amid choir and pageant

A church presented a program titled King of Kings featuring Cecil Bo PrMille, Hy BL Warner, Chrish, Derethy Guna, and Mary. The production highlighted a luminous Mary scene and the rite of OniKeL, tracing its path through dramatic tableaux and a brilliant stage display.

Neogs Cirelets Owl Helents Matiodel Ettarelt Cecil Bo Machietlan Warner Chrish Guna Mary

Ambiguous Cafe Theft Report Stirs Local Nuisance

A scrambled OCR fragment reports a cafe theft involving beer and nickels. An upset proprietor told detectives about unexpected disruptions and unclear details, mentioning a barge, underpass, and unnamed locals. The text lacks clear names, dates, or locations.

al Viedo

Adlerg Named Head Of San Antonio School Board

Dr James P Hollers elected president of the San Antonio board of education at a special meeting. The vote ended a long factional clash. Hollers replaces Petey Hoefgren as president, with Rabble and others shown present but silent. Hollers is active in veterans and civic groups.

Dh. J P.adlerg James P. Hellers San Antonio Board of Education Ang Kang Robble Velng de. Robbie Eah Segato Youngblood Hollers Hull Noungbinod Dr. Hollers Petey Hoefgrn Deccannd Vier

Car Prowlers Take Coats From Three

A Friday night incident reports three coat thefts in Sanania. A trench coat was taken from W Hochnel at 295 Rigsby Avenue. A leather coat disappeared from BL Mt Kell on ZL Barrera Street. An overcoat was stolen from Ivo George M. Krnh at 940 Mason. Authorities continue investigations.

Sanania Sabirday W. Hochnel Rigsby Avenue Mt. Kell Barrera Street Ivo George M

Auto Strikes Bicycle Injuring Youth in Irked Street

Roy Hurt injured when an automobile struck bicycle rider Carl Tileman 14. He was thrown from his bike and sustained injuries. Relath B. Greeth was treated with splints for arm injuries. The accident occurred Saturday on the 419 Wayne block near Mirthe. authorities and witnesses reported a vehicle involved.

Roy Hurt Carl Tileman Wayne Latrveh B. Greeth Irvedertelkshuirg Maysteinns

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