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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1937

Page

12

Local miscellany notes and odd sightings across San Antonio

A jumble of clipped items reports Jeff Day J T Fincher in Linton spotting a car near Talis City Texas with sale painted FOR SALE SHEAR. Julia Olipiant teaches in China and may return this year. Otto Biles attends annual New Year showings. Thomas Cobba and Albert Marbach are Texas A and M alumni. Also noted are fashion reveals, art drawings, radio theater castings, and tax trivia citing 300 000 residents with only 17 350 paying property taxes.

J. T. Fincher Linton Talis City Texas San Antonio

Plaza coffee shop hires new manager Jamie Wallis

Toni McNamara, aide to the mayor, notes the Plaza coffee shop appoints Jamie Wallis from Abilene as its new manager. The report describes Wallis as the new blonde storefront leader in town.

Toni McNamara If Mayor Prinleys The Plaza Coffee Shop Jamie Wallis Abilene

Sacred Concert Planned at Highland Park Presbyterian

The McCrelass Trio and a Denver Heights Methodist choir will present a sacred concert at Highland Park Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p m Sunday featuring a cantata and instrumental numbers. Dr Baxter D D Greer pastor will use Sunday morning’s sermon themed Rejoicing In Hope.

McCrelass Denver Heights Methodist Church Highland Park Presbyterian Church Baxter D. D. Greer

Former Clerk Becomes Beau in County Bond Case

Former clerk Beaunier and the American Holding Company were named as defendants in George W Huntress Jr suit filed in Berar County Court. The case involves shortages in the clerk’s office allegedly caused by fraud or negligence with Huntress seeking $10 770 in direct loss and bonds worth 2 500 to the bond company. Huntress sues Beaunier for 8 270 80 and 3 465 in security from the company and his former rank.

Huntress American Bonding Company Beamer Alon

United States to Renew Narcotic War on Pacific Coast

A Treasury Department plan to expand anti drug patrols on the Pacific coast will place six more narcotics agents in Southern Oregon and transfer five Coast Guard cutters and ten 80 foot patrol boats to Pacific waters. The drive follows past seizures and joint efforts with local authorities to smash dope routes from Oriental ships to Portland and Seattle. Jeanette MacDonald in Maytime uses heavy shoe weights to alter her gait in a scene.

Marsheteld Ore INS Cugeed Quegan United States Treasury Pacific Coast Guard Tbis Oregon Tulaski Portland Seattle San Francisco Uncle Sam's Coast Guards Jeanette MacDonald

Pete the Cop Restored to Deepwater Patrol

Deepwater township board reinstated Pete Eckley as patrolman at 35 weekly after a week of petitions and a schoolchildren strike. A crowd of 800 cheered as the force was increased from two to three members. Eckley had been replaced January 1 by William Prince.

Deepwater W. J. Jun William Eckley Pete Toxtay Ile Lower Penns Neck Township Eckley William Prince Sharalstod

Five Charged In Liquor Campaign Case In County Court

Five Sarantonians faced charges in County Court at Law No 1 for alleged infringements of the liquor control act. Named defendants include Tom Anthony Matthew- tan, Tom Paulus, L G Richard, Sam Morris, and Bill Cohen with offenses dated January 2 January 5 and December 23. Complaints filed by C W Bercy of the liquor control board.

Tom B. Anthony Matthettan Tom. Pautaulias Broadway L. G. Richard Mitre-Grill Sam Morris Houston Street Coats Bill Cohen Shadowland Wight Club C. W. Bercy The Liquor Control Board

Sermon Series on Home Life at Laurel Heights

Laurel Heights Methodist Church pastor Dr Robert Goodrich announced a series of sermons on human relationships in the home. Inauguration Sunday January 10 features Courtship and Marriage Building the Home Wrecking the Home and The Glory of the Home will follow in successive weeks.

Laurel Heights Robert &. Goodrich Laurel Heights Methodist Church

Chicagoan Heads Church Program Starts Four-Week Series

Under the direction of the Rev. John Munnen of Chicago, Bethany Eyadgelical Church begins a four week spiritual advice program at igh. 4 mm Sunday. Henry Haase is named general chairman. The Rev. Mr. Himmen's sermon topic will be An Essential of an Achieving Church.

Pastor to Observe 15th Anniversary at Harlandale Church

The Rev. D. B. South marks his fifteenth year as pastor of Harlandale Baptist Church since 1929. New members have joined the church, and services are set for 11:00 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. Sunday as he addresses the congregation at the First Baptist Church of Harlandale.

Sunnday D. B South Hertondale

Dr. J. P. Sewell to Lead Graves Avenue Church Services

Dr J P Sewell will conduct services at Graves Avenue Church of Christ located at 119 Graves Avenue. Services are set for 10:45 a m and 7:30 p m on Sunday with the Young People's meeting at 6 p m.

J. P. Sewell Graves Avenue Church of Christ P.m. Eo

Rev Joyner to preach at Beacon Fl Baptist Church Sunday

The Rev Wiliam HH Joyner, evangelist for the Baptist General Convention of Texts, will be guest preacher at Beacon Fl Baptist Church at 7 30 p m on Sunday.

Joyner Wiliam HH Joyner Baptist General Convention of Texts Beacon Fl

Son Follows Dad as County Clerk in Greane County

Paragould Arkansas report notes Sam Thompson age 37 to assume duties January 1 1937 as Greane county clerk. Tradition started 190 years ago with Thompson family serving in the same office. Elder Thompson was born 1799 and retired at age 37.

Paragould Ark Jat Sam Thompson Greane County

Atlanta Clerics to Preach at Highland Park Church

Evangelists the Rev Mr and Mrs 8 S Plank from Atlanta occupy the pulpit at Highland Park Church of Gad Avent and Palmetto streets Sunday. Rev Mr Plank preaches Secret of Revealed Mings at 10:25 a.m. and Mrs Plank speaks on Facing Life Surely at 7:20 p.m.

S_Plank Atlanta Gad Avent Palmetto M25 Bouther Mr_ Plank Plankwill

Sermon on Signs and Wonders by Dr A L Wolff at St John's

Local church set to preach two sermons Sunday morning and evening on the topic Signs and Wonders. Dr A L Wolff of the St John’s Tatheran Church will lead the services in a tone reflecting reverence for divine signs and wonders within the community.

Wests A. L. Wolff St. John’s Tatheran Chirch

Campaign speech and court, quirky notes in snappy column

Arthur Barr notes a flat reaction to a presidential campaign speech and a spirited return of the Pigeon that walked. The piece muses on the Supreme Court needing its reprieves and hints at prosperity nearby, closing with a quip about foster care.

Woman Convicted in Jail Break

In federal court Lacey Lewis was convicted on a charge of aiding the escape of Alejandro Delgado, a federal prisoner, from the Bexar County jail. The trial lasted 1 hour 15 minutes, the jury deliberated five minutes, and the defense offered no evidence. C R Davis testified he obtained a signed confession from Lucy Lewis stating she aided in concealing saws in shoe soles.

Lacey Lewis Alejandro Delgado Bexar County Senterne R. J. McMillan C.R. Davis Department’ of Justice Lucy Lewis

Beeville Birthday Ball Chairs Named G P Morena and Pete Presa

Beeville officials announce G P Morena and Pete Presa as chairmen of the Latin American Presidents Birthday Ball to be held at the Beeville fair grounds in January. Carl Maynard and Mrs Fred Maynard are linked to a separate address dispute. A separate incident involves Carl Maynard and Deputy Constable Thomas H Abbott Jr, with civil suit service and a wife’s complaint arising from a disturbance.

Beeville G. P. Morena Pete Presa Fair Grounds Anual Carl Maynard Fred Maynard Presa Justice of the Peace Mond Gerhart Maynard Thomas H. Abbott Jr

Tax Evasion Detections From Anonymous Tips

Washington reports that anonymous letters to federal agents aid in uncovering income tax evasion. Elmer Trey, head of the internal revenue staff, notes many tips are unfounded but some lead to solid investigations. He cites Capone and Lindbergh case links and mentions a $50,000 bond theft prompting a tax penalty assessment.

Washington Elmet Trey Walt Internal Revenue Bureau Trey al Capone Irey

Oil Man Redburn Dies at Local Hospital

James Everett Hedburn known as Redburn, 42, of San Antonio and former Midwest Refining employee, died Saturday at a local hospital after a long career with Siltmount Oil Texas operations. Survived by widow Edith, children, parents, and several siblings. services set for Monday at Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Samuel Capers officiating.

Janes Everett Hedburn Redburm Siltmount Oil Company Texas San Antonio Vir Wag Springfield College of Manhation Kansas University of Wyoming Midwest Refining Comdeny Shell Petrolewin Edith Redbinna Hkens Topert Holcombe el Dorado Christ's Episcopal Church Samuel Capers Offtelsting

Norris Co Pastor to Speak on Reds at Tabernacle

The Rev Louis Entaminger former co pastor with the Rev J Frank Norris in Detroit will lecture at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Saturday night and Sunday morning and night His subject will Communism s Threat to Christianity in America He is the younger of the church at Massachusetts Avenue and Fredericksburg road The evangelist is en route to Phoenix and Los Angeles in campaign stops

Norris Reds Louis Entaminger Tey. J. Frnk

Sunday School Head to Open Revival

The Rev J H E Wale man Windom Lake Indiana opens revival services at the Free Methodist church. Music leaders include Rev Mr and Mrs M E Brandt Waxahachie and Rev Afracd Mrs Ira Lowe San Marios. A Sunday school convention will be held Thursday and Friday with Rev J O Simmons Dallas as speaker.

J. H E. Waleman Windom Lake Ind Free Methodist Ehuyeh Choren Bece M. E. Brandt Waxahachie Afracd Ira. Lowe San Marios J. O. Simmons Dallas

Madison Square Install Minister at Presbyterian Church

The Rev. J. Merionmadyk will be installed as pastor of the Madison Square Presbyterian church at 7 30 P M on Thursday. The installation committee includes the Rev. Eagar Hubbard, the Rev. J. M. Todd, the Rev. Lacy Simms, and the Rev. Daniell. Grieder, Austin.

J. Merionmadyk Madison Square Presbyterian Church Eagar Hubbard J. M. Todd Lacy Simms San Antonio Daniell. Grieder Austin

Inescapable Good Sermon by Rev Bertha Graces

The Rev Bertha Graces pastor of the New Church of the Christ Way will preach on Inescapable Good at the Mountelpat Auditorium location, withDetails to be announced. The notice outlines the sermon topic and speaker for a local religious event.

Bertha Graces New Church of the Christ Way Muntelpat Auditorium

Hoboes in Winter War Clash With Sheriff and Deputies

Sheriff Will W. Wood and deputies rounded up more than twenty transients who rode the rails into San Antonio area during a bitter spell. Many pleaded guilty and were sent to county jails as winter provisions come into play. W. Wood ponders whether the crackdown pays off amid snowy conditions. A separate note mentions actor Stege spending long mornings on makeup for Dangerous Number.

Will W. Wood San Antonio Swi Senovitas Sall- Foun

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