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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1935
Page
8
Fragmented OCR passage discusses racing context with references to a track, money distribution, and percentages like 30 to 40 percent for the afternoon. Mentions readers and writers but lacks clear factual events, names, or dates to confirm a concrete news item.
A long, disjointed reminiscence discusses crowd money, betting odds, and new wagering devices at a race track. It mentions Agua Caliente races, horse names like Doughboy and Champ, and a social scene with strangers collecting winnings, plus a tale of dramatic bets and odd incident reports from a weekend.
A Hollywood wire story links a Hearst parole stand to Paramount production notes about a jailbreak tale. It mentions Gun stories, Evelyn Verade, and Aimee Simple McPherson’s opera, plus industry chatter on casts, stage to screen plans, and upcoming premieres in San Diego and Los Angeles.
Colonel Thompson, former Amarillo mayor and Texas railroad commissioner, spoke at Texas Tech school auditorium on rate reductions. He described municipal gas and power fixes, citing Amarillo's move to own gas and the achievement of lower domestic and industrial rates. He praised regulation efforts and noted telephony pricing shifts as part of utility reforms.
A chaotic report details bootleg tax schemes and enforcement calls tied to illegal liquor flows, with remarks by Mark Graves. It also covers cantaloupe planting plans in Texas and Laredo for 1935, lease talks for 200 acres on local plantations, and cooperation with Kansas City and Arizona growers to expand irrigated acreage for an early season crop.
A ciphered notice hints at weekly lunches with W G Bields Benny Rubin Gracie Allen and George Burns. Ellin Mackay Berry appears vibrant with Irving. The fragment ends with stray street and rental references at 113 Goliad, plus garbled names suggesting a chaotic social blurb from a past period.
Democratic leaders seek swift action on federal pension and unemployment aid amid clashes with Republicans. President urges early hearings on Wagner-Lewis and budget measures while House and Senate committees press for relief funds and work programs to curb opposition in coming weeks.
A drunken former city officer caused a disturbance Saturday, injuring none but prompting police to remove him from a residence on Beichway. Det. Borer Long, patrolmen Roberts, and McPeterling responded, with the subject reportedly shouting and gesturing before calm was restored.
The Rev. B. R. Tours of Austin will preach at Alain Heights Presbyterian on Sunday in the absence of the usual pastor Ivan M. Davis. Davis will instead preach at his former parish church in Benito Tek as on Sunday.
A Woodlawn church announces its installation service at Woodliney Method Noreh on Sunday. The Rev. Bellon Bore will lead the pastor setured, with ley officials to be installed.
Notorious gang leader Mas Queried by federal authorities over recent acts by his New Jersey based crew. A roundup seized Walter Lagenza and other key figures as Mais and Lagenza face arraignment for alleged kidnapping plans tied to a Richmond suspect’s death. Additional suspects, including Barrell and Purrell, are to be held by Pennsylvania authorities.
Police hunt a suspect after the fatal shooting of Jose Gonzales, 41, of 121 Grestveri Olfienrs. Fragments mention a confrontation and a person invited out, with investigators pursuing the suspect's identity and motive.
Mrs El Bass aged 19 and her husband 21, residents of Three Rivers, died Friday near a bridge on the river road. Mrs Bass died en route to San Antonio after a collision described as a skull fracture. her husband fell 34 feet from a nearby bridge. Dr Robert Welly Mires Rivers? drove the wounded woman to the city hospital.
Lloyd Hamilton, a popular film comedian nicknamed the solitary Tinare, died suddenly last night following surgery for a stomach disorder. Once rivaling Chaplin in fame, Hamilton was known for his loner persona and struck a stark, stoic image on screen and off.
Revival at Nazarene Church begins at 10:90 with sermons by Mrs Graceove and Miss Lewis. Mrs Erne Gathers and others will lead singing and participation for the community as preaching is expected to draw local residents.
St Johns Bran- Bukeal Fatheran announces the installation of newly elected officers during the Sunday morning service led by Pastor Treyd L. Wold. The notice lists financial receipts and expenditures including total receipts and various funds as of January 14.
A 1934 radio concert on the Colungbin network showcases sports figures and musical acts. Notable names include Sigmund Romberg and Dr. William Lyon Phelps with a live NBC-WORE broadcast Saturday night. Charles Swift, president of the sponsoring committee, will speak, and Wagner pieces along with operatic selections are planned. Facile Rocker and Ralph Schiefer will perform.
Central Cherte ai church will install new officials at the Surung morning service. Elected riders include J. T. Harding W. G. Sprinkle Jr W Garey O W Hardy and others. Deacons trustees and correlative leaders named among the attendees with pastor John Bruce Dalton preaching on The Church estfiner.
A church event at Highland Park Presbyterian Chitel Salailay features a plan for missionary work in Gansen and nearby ores. Dr Basler Greer, pastor, leads the night service and outlines the program and speakers.
The city offers a lively program with brewers and makers performing music and dances. Various venues boast shows by Behrms Mercymakers and Willie Mince, with dances, social evenings, and a Saturday matinee. The crowd enjoys friendly crowds and a 93 year old debutant.
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