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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1935

Page

17

Bellevue psychiatry joke sparks staff meeting tale

A playful incident at Bellevue Hospital’s psychiatric unit features doctors joking about a tie as a staff meeting kicked off. Schilder asked a colleague to write a line on the board, and the student produced a word that led to a mispronounced classroom moment.

Drsler Psychiatriatellevue Hospital Bub Tetler Frave York Psychiatric Bellevue Schilder Etient

Compulsion to Speak Failing Psych Ward Examined

A chaotic staff meeting reveals a patient who refuses to pronounce words and resists spellings during a lengthy psychiatric examination. Doctors discuss compensation, a perceived anti crime group, and a police arrest linked to a commissioner’s tar in a troubled, fragmentary case.

Fragmented psychiatric notes mix dogs and war crimes debate

Fragmented OCR text hints at a psychiatric interview with a patient discussing war crimes, weapons, and dog imagery. The narrative veers into unrelated items about dog pictures, college plays, and staff notes, with scattered names and dates. The coherence is limited and many details are fragmentary.

San Antonio Detectives Nab Two Los Angeles Swindlers

San Antonio detectives detained two Los Angeles men, aged 42 and 59, after arrest at a hotel. They were transported to an undisclosed destination and held on habeas corpus while officers investigate a $6,200 theft from Charles E. Hummel’s store on East Houston street. Winded inquiries also reach to a 1925 Tulsa robbery of $15,000. Telegrams were sent to Tulsa, Los Angeles and Miami seeking information.

San Antonis Los Angeles Oped Hie Pez Hotel Lan Antonio J. F. Wills G. W. Lee A. W. Herbst

Health Board Urges North San Antonio Suburbs Sewer Tie‑in

South San Antonio and Harlandale seek city sewer connection to the main system to protect public health. Officials claim the suburbs north of the city pay the same disposal rate, and a shared plant may be built near San Jose Mission if negotiations fail.

A. Health Board South San Antonio Harlandile S. Fowler Gald Hat Amiass Harlandale San Jose Mission Elite Health Department San Antonio

Church to Serve Mexican Supper This Friday

The church will host a Mexican supper at 6 p.m. Friday led by Reverend YR Johnson. Music in Mexican style will accompany the event as part of the evening's program.

Hurch YR. Johnson Pasion

Dispute over Rugs Heads to District Court

In Seattle, John Kerenian sues for possession of rare $21,000 rugs claimed stolen from him in San Francisco in 1931. Sheriff West served a search warrant on the Bollings at 21 Park Hill Drive. Bollings seek to quash. The case involves the Bollings and their mother Mrs. Mattie Black, with authorities unsure of rightful ownership as Wool.

John Kerenian Seattle B.A Bolling Thirty-seventh District Kerenian San Francisco Ater Justies John F. Onion Alvert W. West West Ballinga District Court B.S. and L. & Bolle Fing Mattie Black Park Hill Korenian Lee Bollings St. Anthony

Boy Injured By Hanging Live Wire in Backyard

Joe Castillo 10 of 619 North San Baba street was recovering Wednesday after walking into a live wire that dangled in his backyard, hospital attendants said at Robert B. Green hospital.

Joe Castillo San Baba Street Robert B. Green Hospital

Man Struck by Auto Treated After Incident

A man identified as Mex Batlick, 34, of Mh svat Pine street, was treated at Rolart B for injuries after being struck by an auto on South Flores and Dolarosa. The hit occurred Wednesday and the victim received initial care before being admitted for further treatment.

Svat Pine Street Rolart South Flores Dolarosa Sigeeta

Judges Lose Mandamus Case Over County Court Salaries

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals ruled Wednesday that a writ of mandamus to force County Auditor Edgar Garvey to issue warrants at the higher 5000 rate for Bexar County Court judges was dissolved. Chief Justice John J. Bickett wrote the opinion upholding legislature power to fix salaries and the 1933 act setting salaries, affecting County Court at Law No 1 and related courthouse officials.

W. WW Nitteryfourll Edgar G. Garvey Just John J. Bickett McCollum Burnett Ng Otter

Notorious San Antonio felon granted furlough from prison

Hobrecht, a notorious San Antonio public enemy, left Huntsville prison on a furlough granted by former Governor Miriam A. Ferguson. The move followed an adverse two to one recommendation by the state board of pardons and paroles. Hobrecht faced a 0 year term for robbing an Austin tourist camp, with prior burglary and a federal term for a prohibited alcohol case tied to the 1929 slaying of federal agent Captain Charles Stevens.

Joe O'Skeeb Hobrecht San Antonio Hunsque Penitentiary Miriam A. Ferguson Use State Board of Pardons and Paroles Austin Travis County Elso Leaves- Worth Charles Stevens Ninety-fourth District Court Court of Criminal Appeals Young Hobrecht Rantsville

Rehearing Denied in U S Gun Theft Case

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans denied Walter Price a rehearing after his federal conviction for theft and possession of government pistols. Earlier this week his seven year Fort Leavenworth sentence was affirmed. Robert Pringle, connected to the case, was seized in San Francisco and returned for trial.

United States Circuit Gour of Appeals New Orleans Walter Price Federal District Court Price Fort Leavenworth Penitentiary Mada Robert Pringle San Francisco

Beer Dealers Warned to Secure Licenses for 1936

Bere dealers face arrest risk as chief deputy tax collector E. O Mara warns that state beer law violations will trigger criminal actions. Only about 200 of 700 dealers have paid for new licenses, with inspectors checking lists to enforce $140 state and $75 county fees.

Bere O'Mara Warner State Comptroller’s Department

Boy hit by stray horseshoe at street game

Eddie Lee Johnson eleven of Booth Gherry Street was struck on the head when a tossed horseshoe landed on him. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital Wednesday morning.

Eddie Lee Johnson Pda Booth Gherry Street Eddie Robert B. Green Hospital

Will Rogers Attends Garners Dinner in Washington

Will Rogers arrives in Washington by airplane to attend Vice President Garner’s dinner. He jokes about his blue serge suit and black shoes for dress events. He recalls shocking Mrs London in a past embassy party and notes his anticipation for tonight’s affair.

Washington B. C Will Rogers Garner Tontgat Will

Dolley to Speak on Monetary Policy at Lady of the Lake

Dr James C Dolley a UT Austin finance protester will lecture on The Monetary Policy of the Administration in the auditorium at Our Lady of the Lake College on Thursday at 8 pm. Open discussion will follow as fourth in a six part series by the economics and sociology department.

James C. Dolley University of Texas Will Sook Tursday B. K. Alectinnis Scinol of Business University of Tesss Dolley

Insurance Men Elect Wilderman As New Officers

New officers of the Life Managers and General Agents club of the Sia Union were announced Wednesday Ben A Wiedermann was elected president Robert Gmith vice president and W L Nash secretary and treasurer Directors named Hubert Cherry Claud Fuquay D J Farrell Lucien Jones and RL Gulley Announcement of few insurance sales con- nections to be held in San Antonio January AL was made by O P Sehnatel president of the Texas Association of Life Underwriters

Life Managers and General Agents Club Sia Union Ben A. Wiedermann Robert Gmith W. L. Nash Hubert Cherry Claud Fuquay D. J. Farrell Lucien Jones RL Gulley San Antonio O P. Sehnatel Texas Association of Life

Special Officer Victim of Thief

Eugenio Garza of 130 Water Street reports a thief stole a vest and an overcoat from his home and took a special deputy badge and commissions making him a special officer. J G Matheny of 1618 Virginia Boulevard reports a neighbor cut a hole in his fence and took 14 chickens.

Eugenio Garza Water Street Sinle J. G. Matheny Virginis Boulavard

Tax Payments Lag in San Antonio May Election

San Antonians expect a big vote in May as poll tax payments lag behind 1934 figures. Tax Assessor Albert V. Huth said receipts trail the prior period by about 50 percent, with 8090 issued to date compared with 16331 last year and a 81875 total last year.

San Antonians Albert V. Huth USSN Huth

Bibles and valuables stolen in local burglaries

Police report two Bible thefts and loss of watch chain and keys worth 85 dollars after a pickpocket incident near Alamo Towns. A sign lights robbery and several clothing items were stolen from Leopold Stapper’s home. A $50 reward was offered for the thief.

Fed H. Green South Hackta Strut L. R. Newton East Quincy Street Alamo Fredericksburg Bolice

Past U S W V Plans San Antonio Convention Arrival

Past Commander-in-Chief Arttor io P Entenza will arrive in San Antonio Monday to aid the local encampment in arranging the 1935 national encampment set for September 1 to 18. committee members include Biclaré Drake Joseph Bownwn Louis Degen and others. A memorial services committee for the sinking of the Main on February 15 was announced with W W Herring M Todd Paul E Steffler Gabe Cazelli and Joseph Bowenna.

U.S.W.V Arttorio P. Entenzs WW. V Los Angeles San Antonio Biclaré Drake Joseph Bownwn Louis Degen Entenza the Main W. W. Herring M. Todd Pail E. Steffler Gabe Cazelli Joseph Bowenna

West Deputies Raid Three Houses in Lombrano Block

West County deputies led by Sheriff Albert W. West Jr raid three houses on the 100 block of Lombrano Street early Wednesday. One home yielded a 20 gallon whiskey still and another a 30 gallon still. four men arrested. The cases were turned over to federal authorities as authorities vow to halt bootlegging in the area.

Bheriff Albert W. West Jr Lombrano Street West Hhe

San Antonio Oil Man Cleared of Intimidation Charge

Clay Mann, 68, once of San Angelo, San Antonio oilman, had a charge of attempting to intimidate a government witness dismissed Wednesday on the U.S. attorney's recommendation. The target was Mrs. Persia Grogsley, named as a witness in a recent mall fraud trial involving Bae hooters.

Clay Mann San Antonio United States District Attorney’s Office Mann San Angelo Persia Grogsley San Antono Lsted Reilly

Health inspectors added to payroll in city department

The city health department announces the addition of 16 new health inspectors to the payroll, alongside two nurses and a veterinarian. Majer C.K. Quin notes the hires are at a time of budget and process scrutiny, with pay details varying from $34 to $40 monthly for part time duties. The new inspectors include George Mietzat, George B. Taylor, RB A. Cox, G. A Astor, Frank Griminger, Dan Ifil, Dick Cullen, R. He Carrol, Mauricio Diaz, Ad. Wallace, F. A. Schteldt, Joi Cheatman, Wiley M. Palo, Joe Newton and Mike Andersons.

Ey Health Department Tn Annoi Majer C.K. Quin Newson Boi Beer Cut W. A King City Heal Moby Oles Ds. King R. L. Rhes Health’ Departments Thase George Mietzat George B. Taylor A. Cox G. A Astor Frank Grimeinger Dan Ifil Dick Cullen R. He Carrol Mauring Diaz A.d. Wallace F. A. Schteldt Joi Cheatman Wiley M. Palo Joe Newton Mike Andersons Dr. Kingsnin

Former Deputy’s Murder Sentence Reduced in Clemency Move

W H Fuller, ex Bexar deputy sheriff, convicted of murdering Mrs Minty Ann Cothron in a downtown store on September 10, 1964, had his five year term cut to nine years in a clemency act. Representative J Franklin Spears defended him, and Governor James V Allred approved the action. Fuller had earlier received a 30 day furlough and frequently visited the courthouse.

W.H. Fuller Bexar Minty Ann Cothron Miriam A. Furguson J. Franklin Spears Fuller James V. Allyed Willer Whiter Lormey Shecit Alfonso Newtondi

Olmos Dam Lights To Glow Again As Work Reveals Plan

City officials announced Olmos Dam lighting will be restored after electricians install new 110 volt globes and fixtures. Mayor Quin said repairs came after years of reduced service caused by vandals and frequent testing, with power restored to common areas once replacements are finished.

Centra City Olmos Dam C. K Quin Garidals

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