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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1936

Page

17

Flying Aces Air Circus Thrills and Tragedy Report

The Flying Aces air show, featuring 14 men and two women, performs with dive aircraft and four cars. The team, dating nine years, has suffered one fatality and one non fatal crash in a long career. Despite dangers, they perform weekly on Sundays weather permitting. The article notes lead flyer Jimmy Woods and his wife Miss Jessie Martin, a wing-walker, with details on operations, waivers from the U S department of commerce, and a South Loop appearance.

Air Direus Mai B. H. Curmingham St. Louis Maida HuFer Jy Adwine Vsey Jimmy Woods Sher Fara Sherrard Lincoln Neb France Hern Basasti Jackson Mis Jessie Martin Sule Day Mrs. Woods Dorothea Aiken Denver Galo Woods Hie U. S Department of Commerce South Loop Ibg

Wayor Delays Utility Act Action In San Antonio

Mayor C K Quin says city will push for a public bond election after Burns and McDonnell complete a survey on SAPSCO. The 300 page report claims SAPSCO overcharged customers by 1.156 million over two years, with March rate cuts totaling 115 thousand, disputed by SAPSCO officials. The study examines electrical properties and revenue impacts amid contested figures and city officials away.

San Antonio Burns W. B Tubtie Cabmany Putte O. 8 Ctnibh Sapsco

Douglas elected president of San Antony Life Managers Club

O D Douglas heads the Life Managers Club of San Antony with Paul Creamer as vice president H B McGregor as secretary treasurer and directors Tuctendonce Dd Farrel Matthew Brown Bridgman and O P Schnabel. The Zamlal sales congress will be held here February 4 according to announcement.

O. D. Douglas G. BD

U.S. Court to Set Criminal Docket for Term

The Federal District court will finalize the criminal docket this term on Wednesday morning. Seventeen defendants found guilty will be sentenced that day. Sentences also will be pronounced for several others previously convicted.

U. S. Court Federal District Court Fursday

Man Arrested at Downs Is Charged HFF. Moore

A man arrested at Downs is charged in Justice of the Peace Ral Cotnigan's court with assault with a prohibited weapon on Burt Graham. No address is listed. The arrest occurred Monday afternoon by Deputies Tusk and Ratger of the sheriff's office.

Hff. Moore Mama Downs Tursday Justice of the Peace Ral Cotnigan Burt Graham Papore Trath JE ‘Tusk Andy Ratger

British Dole Explained by English Officer in U S Visit

Colonel Gilks of the Salvation Army, a London veteran, discusses Britain’s dole and universal health model. He contrasts Britain’s unemployment insurance with U S social legislation, noting government funded health care and early doctor access, while lecturing at East Commerce Street Salvation Army hall.

United States Great England Gilks Kengland Salvation Army East Commerce Street East London

McMillan Acquits Man on Gun Charge in Local Trial

Federal District Court Tuesday acquitted a man charged with possession of a sawed off shotgun. The defense argued lack of sufficient evidence and testified that the weapon was not in possession at the time of arrest. Deputy Houston Minor testified regarding the arrest at 2605 Vera Cruz Street, while the case centered on intent and weapon handling.

McMillan Wider A. J. McMman Federal District Court Reputy Houston Minor Vera Crux Streat

Baering Down on the News

A fragmented spoofing item by Arthur Baer mocks press social ties and celebrity feuds. References to AMforgan, photographers, and a 500 flashlight tax are veiled within garbled prose about romance and public figures.

Arthur Bugs") Baer Mr. Amforgan Washington

Precinct 8 officer warns motorists on Fredericksburg road

Constante Clinton D. Jones of Precinct No 8 warned drivers Tuesday to obey traffic laws on Fredericksburg road and Highway No 1e north. He cited fines for speeds above 45 mph, passing on the wrong side, and improper lights. A justice listed three trucks exceeding width limits and failing to have clearance lights on the Wit side.

Constante Clinton D. Jones Fredericksburg Fead W. BK. Shipman

Car Accident Film for 5S. A. Optimists Trin

An odd note describes a film event titled Car Accident Film for 5S. A. Optimists Trin to be shown at a luncheon meeting of the Hie Gan Autopia Opeinite elit at Me Gimier hotel Wednesday. Roy Smith and Demasic Bhuohere are listed with accompanying details. Miss Shzabech Hu berks appears in the fragment.

Trin Sully Motion Pictures Hie Gan Autopia Opeinite Elit Ub Me Gimier Hotel Wedni Roy Smith Wit Ebal- Wau Demasic Bhuohere Wil Daiee Shzabech Huberks

Lincoln Topic at Lions Club Meet Features Lincoln Netlorel

Dr. Louis A. Ware director of the Lincoln Netlorel pate lectures Fort Wayne listed as topic. On Abraham Lintoly as hiding ton of the San Antonio Lions gathers Wednesday noon. Dr. FL. O Wyneken presides and Miss Lolita Urrutia to perform piano selections.

Lincoln Lions Club Louis A. Ware Fort Wayne Apsnis Abraham Lintoly San Antonio Lions FL. O Wyneken Lolita Urrutia

Lost Hospital Entry Reentry Reported By Official

An official report notes a person named Linton and a Bika We Corps Chik councilor discussion on Tuesday about reentering a hospital setting. The report cites Wil NSDOT E to be associated with the case and mentions Lose fuk sheSa Tow RL HeNay Hospital.

Vagrants Held In Train Wreck Plot

About 140 vagrants were arrested by city officers and deputies after a suspected plan to wreck a Missouri Pacific passenger train near Cementville Monday night. A broken switch rock was found and a torn red paper tied to a signal fuse noted by railroad agents. Twenty were jailed Tuesday. the rest were released and ordered to leave San Antonio. Investigating officials included Deputy Sheriffs Blakamp and Dickens, Sheriff Wester, and Detective Sergeant Kelley.

Slevisfs Weck Cementville Trein Reters George Layne A.T. Fuler Missouri Pacific Comentville San Antonio E. 3 Blakamp Howard Dickens Albert W. Wester DE Kelley

Model Engineers Hold First Meet in San Antonio

The San Antonio Society of Model Engineers formed to sponsor scale model building and meet Tuesdays at 7 pm at the Plaza Hotel. Invitations extend to model builders from Jim city railway, business, professionals, and engineers with railway representatives pledging attendance. Activities include railway, aerial, automotive, marine, and aircraft models. The new group aims to mirror a Detroit group’s success.

San Antonio Society of Model Engineers Atds Amon Plaza Hotel Jim City Ailway San Antonio Area Railways Kibilar Detrait

Thieves Take Jewelry and Clothing in Feeble Clue

Thieves stole a clock jewelry and clothing with a fragmentary clue from FE J Woodward 218 Del Monte street. A Nice Tuesday report notes a 8 sample case test from Thorbus Hot Wells Tourist court revealing cuts and a $85 valuation on a fob. Items include an electric lantern from a marked auto and aviation materials owned by C B Temple 1497 Hattern Avenue.

FE. J. Woodward del Monte Street Nice Thorbus Hot Wells Warren Haggard West Commerce Phreet Clothing Barreth Main Avene C. B. Temple Hattern Avenue

Expert on Lincoln speaks at Central Christian Church

Br Louis AL Warren of Wart Wayne Tid, an authority on the use of Citcoin, will discuss the religious background of Lincoln at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Br J D Armistead will introduce the speaker.

Lincoln Br. Louis AL Warren Wart Wayne Citcoin Central Christian Church J. D. Armistead Tise

Postoffice to Auction 38 Trucks on January 22

The postal service will sell 38 trucks at auction. The sale will be conducted at the Post Office garage on Thivey street at 2 p.m. The postmaster Dan Gf. Quilt urges interested bidders to attend.

Oparuacnl Thivey Street Jheneary Dan Gf. Quilt

New Stamp Hue Fee Sparks Collector Interest

Postmaster Dan Quill announced a new stamp issue to the government on February 19. The design features a blue field with a red border and yellow insignia, with collectors urged to apply early for first-print orders.

Postminster Dan Quill Quill

Boy Scout Money Campaign Mapped in Alabama Area Council

A discussion with W B Tutte outlines plans for a Boy Scouts money campaign for the Alabama Area Council to run from January 1 to February. The group lists participants including Mur Tray Mum William Northway G T Abbey CW Ed Briney Leo Dubinsky and others as they map fundraising efforts and schedules.

W. B. Tutte Alaina Chuncil Boy Scouts of America Eebrumryth Murtray Cochran William Northway G.T. Abbey Nullen Ed Briney AL O ‘Tondange Leo Dubinsky A Callatun Wiemers I Bite al Bledenhon Wolke Willlangan Avid Terry Thrith Alyy Walter Walthall

Clagett Goes Up Former Kelly Chief Promoted

Ambiguous OCR text reports Col. Henry D. Clagett, once Kelly’s chief, promoted to command of the wing at Lae General Headquarters Air Force. The note mentions prior postings and schools, but details are unclear due to garbled lines. Entities include Clagett, Kelly, Randulph field, Milly field, and Avy dn ahstetal school.

Clagett Kelly Amy Arcers Leom Wassington Henry D. Clagett Kelly Ziel Conwounder Lae Air Force Marchfield Cali- Tarnin Mee San Antonin Pun Ian Brooks Selita Randulph Fleld Milly Field Adesteed Flying School Wath Anstow

FHA meeting to discuss home aid clinics January 15 to 18

Jonas Graber and Steward MacDonald lead an FHA briefing at the Municipal auditorium on Tuesday. Attendees include chamber managers and FHA officials who will describe mortgage clinics offering advice on home repair refinancing and modernization to San Antonio residents. R L Al from Washington will also speak.

Jonas Graber Malionml Fha Steward MacDonald PHA al Qa Bi Tissday FAA O Sun Municipal Meditariun Pragrivny Au Maver Co

Reserve Chaplain Dies at Hospital

Reserve Chaplain Captain Thomas Beaston died at Port Sam Houston Hospital early Tuesday after a month illness. He is survived by a son, Thomas A. Beaston, of Houston.

Thomas Beaston

Beer Stores Warned Over County Licenses

County officials, including O’Mara and the deputy assessor, announced Tuesday that beer retailers lacking county licenses by Tuesday night will face prosecution in the courts. Authorities said 47 stores were contacted Monday to collect license fees totaling 37.50 to 1250, with portions allocated to state and local authorities.

Bexay O' Mara Gallencor Mara O'Mara

Bicyclist Awarded Damages Against Electrical Company

Fred Brock won a $315 damages judgment in Seventh District Court. The jury found he was injured when an electrical company’s driver caused an accident. The case stemmed from an incident cited in South Press and elevations.

Fred Brock Martin Wright Electrical Company Brock Cmmove Fite

Protestant Orphans Home Officers Election Slated

Annual election of officers and meeting of the Protestant Orphans Home boarding directors will be held at the home in Broaddus. Will appoint a president three vice presidents a corresponding and a recording secretary. Superintendent will announce the date and place for the proceedings.

Protestant Orphans Home Mm. Wedneseay Broaddus Tyee Ting Nee W Tiersuner

Vanished ATU Moen Eyes and Furnished Rentals Listed

Rental column notes vacant properties with monthly prices from $20 to $70 and multiple addresses such as 2213 and 506 Kayan. It references furnished and unfurnished houses, weekly rates, and contact details for ads, mentioning San Antonio and Broadway at Fite Street as locating points.

Atu Moen Glenwood Aia Abava Issu Elf Erestort Dial Fanses

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