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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1937

Page

12

Quiet plaza chatter and town talk from San Antonio veteran

Reading between fragments, two young women debate town schedules at a Houston street department store lunch counter. Mentions H C Kilpatylek of the San Antonio Real Estate board back from Llano, and Mrs N H Gallagher visiting near Sandia. A stray remark about business names and a weary comedy line close the slice of street talk.

Houston Street Bette Company H. C. Kilpatylek San Antonio Real Estate Board Llano

San Antonio talkies and local lore mix in idle column

A fragmentary reminiscence notes a Fredricksburg theater showing German talkies and a guest artist William Irby the tenor at an Alora concert. It mocks slogans and cites local tales about O Henry’s birthplace and a liquor store owner Ellison who fears a nickel omen while noting a string of robberies tied to it.

William Irby Alora Gene Bailey W. O. Ellison Ellison

Ambiguous notes spotlight Clinton Haynes and local humor

A collection of fragmented lines mentions Clinton Haynes a photographer for a national news service, hobby photography, and a remark on Johnnie Perkins. It refers to odd bits about a Brown wrapping paper note, a Blackstone Hotel welcome, Model T mentions, a mayor hiding a sand jar, and names like Ewing and Art Shaw in Dallas.

Clinton Haynes Blackstone Hotel Tyler

Dr Greer Returns to Pulpit at Highland Park

Dr. Baxter D. Greer, pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian, returns from a trip to Pallas and North Texas and will preach Sunday morning. Dr. George W. Diehl of Corpus Christi will preach at the Highland Park church Sunday evening.

Greer Baxter D. D. Greer Highland Park Presbyterian Church Pallas North Texas George W. Diehl Corpus Zari Highland Park Church Bundey

Aimee Radio Engineer Ok Amid Long Disappearance Tale

Los Angeles dated January 16 reports new details in the Aimee Semple McPherson case. Radio engineer Ormiston, linked to the former disappearance saga, died after an operation at age 41. The case previously involved her dramatic beach disappearance in 1926 and subsequent Mexico appearance.

Los Angeles Aimee SeniperMePhere Atneth G. Ormiston Ormiston Ahmee Tiwee Downer Mee MuPherson Eyes of the World Mexico Douglas Aziz Trey Persis District Attorney Hosx Antélus Temple

Tyrone Faces Turmoil Amid Mutual Hostility and Mock Treaties

A fragmentary column by Arthur Baer notes ongoing tensions among groups described as over there who dislike each other and will fight over trivial fortunes. The piece critiques political sentiment like signatures on the League of Nations and other grand statements.

Arthur Baer Tyrone League of Nations Rake Ali Thal

Youth Sentenced for Auto Theft

Manuel Hernandez age appears in a county court at Jury No 1 with Judge McCallon Burrent sentencing him to four months in jail for stealing an automobile from A Grothous located at 1627 Guadalupe Street after he pleaded guilty.

Manuel Hernandez Pecos Street A. Grothous Guadalupe Alrret McCallon Burrent

Church Council to Install Officers at St Johns Lutheran

Installation of newly elected officers at St Johns Lutheran Church will be held at 10 a m Sunday. Rev A Le Wolff will preside as rector leads the service and installation of officers.

Church Council St.John's Lutheran Church Oganeil Simday A. le Wolff Rastos

Standard Training School Opens Sunday in San Antonio

The tenth annual Standard Training school, sponsored by San Antonio area Presbyterian churches, opens Sunday at 2:30 am in the First Presbyterian Church. Courses include Old Testament with Dr James Tadwell Davis, Corinthians with Dr George Westfell, and a life of Christ class led by Rev Ozcar Sanden. Officials include Dr P B Hill host pastor, Miss Kate Payne Owens director, Dr B D Greer committee chair, Rev J Leighton Green treasurer, and Dr A Wy Hound publicity chair.

Presbyterian Churches of San Antonio First Presbyterian Church James Tadwell Davis Highland Park P. B. Hill Kate Payne Owens Presbytery of West Texas B.D. DB. Greer J. Leighton’ Green A. Wy Hound

Church to Present Officers on Sunday

New officers of the Geners board at Central Christian Church will be introduced this Sunday. They include W. I. Byard as president, Willike as vice president, B. B. Dinnius secretary, Artur Srodlin treasurer, and A. P. Snell Bible school superintendent.

Church Geners Board Te Central Chistian Elurch Graw W. I. Byard

Alamo Scouts Mark 25th Year With Vast Membership Drive

Alamo Area council celebrates its twenty-fifth birthday with a major recruitment drive led by Scout executive Carl A. Bryan. The campaign aims to grow membership from 1764 to 2664, spanning 79 units and ML districts. Each troop will run its own effort, rewarding the top unit with ribbon streamers and recognizing chairman FP Sullivan’s troop organization committee.

Ramo Area Council Bay Beauty of America Carl A. Bryan Alamo Area Council Sullivan Senat

Madison Square Y M Dinner Meeting Planned

The first meeting of the Madison Square Presbyterian church Young Men's association is at 7 pm Monday in the church banquet rooms. A fellowship forum will discuss the place of a young man in church life after the dinner. Officers will be elected and spring plans revealed. Charter members include Earnest Dimaling James Harding Edwin Polk Jack Barnes Leo Meerscheldt Dimny Givetts Sam Duncan and Lacy Simms. J Merion Kady pastor Counselor.

Madison Square Y.M Young Men's Association Madison Square Presbyterian Church Alor Earnest, Dimaling James Harding Edwin Polk Jack Barnes Leo Meerscheldt Dimny Givetts Sam Duncan Lacy Simms J. Merion Kady

Banquet Marks Church Anniversary With Pageant

St Luke s United Lutheran church observes its tenth anniversary with a Monday banquet and a specially written pageant by the Senior Luther league. Participants include Cay Nie Imeyer, Dorothy Kessler, James Perkins, James Kessler, and several listed members.

St. Luke's United Tutheran Church James Vor- Koper Luther Lease Cay Nie Imeyer Dorothy Kessler James Perkins James Kessler Harry T Pits Alfred Wolfe Alma Maé Wolff Katherine Bennetten John Henry Niemayer Esther Kessler Elizabeth Trig Ellen Frances Friggell

Lutheran Luncheon Marks Club Anniversary at St. John's

A Lutheran luncheon Monday at St. John s Lutheran Church will celebrate the Tunellteon club s fret anniversary with a banquet at 1 40 p m. Election of officers follows the banquet with Rev Ho Zlehe as toastmaster and Rev Max Heinrich directing the chorus. Principal speaker will be U H Ochs.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Ho, Zlehe Max Heinrich U. H. Ochs

Denver Heights Methodist Church Announces Homecoming Day

The church will observe Homecoming with rededication services this Sunday. Former members are invited to join as a special music program is performed. Extensive repair and redecoration work will be completed by Sunday.

Denver Heights

Boy Hurt In Street Collision While Receiving Aid

Milton Drake aged 11 of 1141 West Mistletoe avenue received first aid at Robert B Green Hospital after a hit and run driver struck him at the East Whittier and South Preca streets intersection. Kercher of 211 East Whittier also suffered bruises in the same incident.

Milton Drake West Mistletoe Avenue Robert, B. Green Hospital Angie Dack Kercher East Whittier South Preca

Boats Kill Marauding Dogs At Indiana Street Farm

A man reported his dogs attacked three goats in his garage at 934 Indiana Street around midnight. One goat was killed and two others injured before a neighbor shot at the intruders. one attacker was killed, another escaped. Demanded value placed on the goats was ten dollars.

Jl Boyd Indiana Street Sabreday Hord Canitie

Couple's Class Dinner Meeting At Madison Square Church

The Couple's class of the Madison Square Freshytonan ebeilerk will hold its monthly dinner at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the church banquet rooms. A brief business meeting will follow the dinner.

Madison Square Freshytonan Eteierk

Two Hurt In Plane Crash In San Bernardino Mountains

Army crews race to salvage a bombing plane that crashed in a snow covered clearing above San Bernardino. The pilot Lieutenant Upham and gunner Brown sustained injuries as the craft went down during maneuvers over 7000 foot peaks near Love Pine.

San Bernardino Calif Dem Tlestt Rud San H. Upham Tvb Langford Wrightwood Newir Big Pines Upham Love Pine Uphein Brown

Pastor Starts Sermon Series There Are Treasures in Darkness

Dr J Grady Tremmitons will open a series at Travis Park Methodist Church with the sermon There Are Treasures in Darkness. Titled My Neighboring Ultimates the lineup includes Evil Is a Sulside Gladness Has No Terminal The Voice That Banishes Pear and The Ultimate Audacity. Sunday schedule covers morning and evening services.

Travis Park Methodist Church J. Grady Tremmitons Loptes

Expert Advises City on Street Lighting Improvements

An expert from Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing spoke in San Antonio on the need for better highway and street lighting. He noted one fifth of U.S. traffic fatalities in 1995 occurred at night and urged modernization to reduce darkness hazards and glare.

United States Gineer Westinghouse Flectre and Manufacturing Company San Antonio Cleveland Ohio Wood America Marx

Right to Mourn sermon at Madison Square church

The Rev. J Merion Kadyk delivers the second Vesper talk on Life Philosophy at 3 30 p m Sunday at Madison Square Presbyterian Church The morning service at 11 a m will explore Life With Depth as the first topic in the pastor's series.

J. Merion Kadyk Madison Square Presbyterian Church Kadyk

Visiting Pastors Speak at First Evangelical Church

Dr. G. L. Schalter of Harrieburg Pennsylvania and Rev. H. N. Porterfield missionary of Roark Xy. will address a service at the First Evangelical Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, sharing messages with the congregation.

G. L. Schalter Harrieburg H. N. Porterfield Roark, Xy First Evangelical Church

Riverside Pastor to Preach at Fissk Church Sunday

The Rev. D. HK. Tynbliffe of Riverside Park Baptist will preach at Fissk Baptist church on Sunday at 1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The event invites parishioners and community members to attend both services.

1St Baptist Riverside D. HK. Tynbliffe Riverside Park Baptist Church Fissk Baptist Church

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