Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1936

Page

2

Telephone Chiefs Tour Texas Gulf States Visit

A. B. Elias of St Louis and W. M. Carroll of Southwestern Bell Telephone toured San Antonio on a goodwill business trip to assess operations across Texas and neighboring states. Elias said the visit aimed to observe progress and he noted a favorable trend in the telephone business despite seasonal weather.

A.B. Elias St. Louis Fin Southwestern Bell ‘Telephone Company W. M. Carroll Gam Antonio Wheeler Elja Elias Hinself Carroll Fias Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas Missouri

Gifts Committee for Scouts Named

A new Gifts Committee for the Boy Scouts of America with a total target of 26,090 dollars was appointed Monday under Col W. B. Tuttle. Walter Walthall and Lamer Segligean co chairmen announced the lineup of members including F. Abbes Cay Bieter B B McGimter A M Bied mh am BE H Br J H Cal Xeht GX Callahan-Wittig J C Coe George FE Sloonan C Y B C Dea ven Leo Dub J Falk L EL File Frank Gillespie Frank C Gillinger Fred V Hullmeyer Sid Katz N B Ming Berry Leocaré Walter Meyer W Miller O %. Latimer W H Northway Kenneth Co Pers ky Dan Quill Alfrat Rode J H Bavage R F Schoolfield Carter F Bommers Walter Sparks H H ochs Roper Stokes WT Thritt A G Toudouze Alex Villaret BD Wiemers M A Wilm W A Williamson C C Wolle.

Boy Scouts of America W. B. Tuttle Walter Walthall Lamer “Segligean F. Abbes Cay Bietere B. B. McGimter A.M. Bied Mham J. H. Cal- Xeht Callahan - Wittigan J. C. Coe George FE. Sloonan C.Y. B.C. Deaven Leo Dub J. Falk L. EL File Frank Gillespie Frank C. Gillinger Fred V. Hullmeyer Sid Katz N. B. Ming Berry Leocaré Walter Meyer W. Miller Latimer W.H

Bombers Leave Kelly Field on Long Hop Mission

The bombardment section at Kelly Field will depart Monday morning for a four day trip to Fort Sill. In charge is Col. J. E. Fitzkel, commander of Kelly Field. Other members listed include Oeis Fi Ti n, Whitson, Gard A, and Smith.

Kelly Kelly Tei Fort Sill Elghteen

San Antonio social notes and society open house calendar

Monday evening features dark comedy at the Little Theater, a luncheon at Purple Thistle and a debutante reception at the San Antonio Art Gallery honoring Mary Aubrey Keating. Open house by Mr. and Mrs. Mitaiebrook for Miss Petershane of Woodstock highlights the day with widespread local attendance and social gatherings across Fort Sam Houston and Westmoorland.

Sostal The Little Theater San Pedro Playhouse Yuescity—Mye Tarzank Purple Thistle Bette Stevens Townsend San Antonio Art Gallery Losoya Street Mary Aubrey Keating Clara UC Pancoast R. M. Mitaiebrook Miska Petershane Woodstock N. Y Middlebrook San Antonio King Lieswonth Washington, D. C M. CG Darris Beverly King Natalie Tompkins Officers Chin Fort Sam Halston Mary Grain J. T. Smith Dallas Stoddard Smith

Progress pace continues slowly says Forbes keynote

Irregular progress, that’s the current keynote. Opinion splits on whether the pace will change by November as recovery may influence presidential vetting. Some expect voters to back the Roosevelt regime if recovery is vigorous, others fear more government control if recovery stalls.

C. Forbes Erougl Anan Washington

Silver Prices Collapse After U S Policy Reversal

The article notes a sharp drop in silver prices after Washington halted guided buying, with silver sliding to 45.4 cents from a 1025 cent peak. It argues the shift undermines a planned silver to gold ratio and discusses implications for domestic producers, markets, and policy.

U. S Washington Bilver l Washinon

Lovely Legs and Eyes Feature by Waxman in New York

In New York on January 20, photographer Henry Waxman discussed forming a composite beauty standard stressing coordinated beauty from feet to eyes. He views Betty Lomax as a striking model while presenting plans to photograph eyes from a list of the world’s most beautiful.

New York E—Wem Henry Waxman Toler Waxman Eater Betty Lomax Pette Crunette Dalles Hle Bery One Ivery Waar Can

College Players Visit 5.A School Assembly

Tre Tamburilza players toured Edwards University in Austin for two assemblies at Sidney La Hier Tumar-Senine High School on Monday. The group presented songs from vic races with instrumental accompaniment.

Edwards University Austin Sidney Lahier Tumar-Senine High School University Alng Vic

Berg's Mill seeks electric franchise and permit

Herbert Tennant of Berg's Mill began with a franchise request to serve unserviced rural areas with electricity but withdrew it and applied for a 5 mile area permit around Berg's Mill. Commissioner Muleino supported granting a permit, noting the franchise would bind the county. Tennant renovated the mill and plans to sell electricity at about 20 percent below San Antonio Public Service rates.

Herbert Tennant Berg Berg's P. H. Mulelino Tennant Berg's Mil San Antonio Public Service Company

Death claims Giesecke veteran of Liberty Mills

Private funeral services for Gus tave Giesecke, 70, retired president of the Liberty Mills, who died Monday morning, were to be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the home, 218 Washington Street, Rev. Capers officiating. He was born in Washington County, educated at New Braunfels, led Liberty Mills since 1883, and died while trustee of the San Antonio Water Board. Survivors include wife Anna F., sons Martin C. and Walter, daughter Mrs R. C. Him, and several brothers and sisters. Interment at Mission Burial Park. active pallbearers listed.

Gustave Giesecke Liberty Mills Washington Street Amur Capers Giesecke Washington County New Breuntels Texas A Gat Antonio San Antonio Maria ©. Gresecke Ban Antonio Water Boatd Ban Antonio Manufacturers Association Groos National Bank Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company Tex-O-Kan Flour Mills Company Maverick-Clarke Litho Company San Antonine Casing Club San Antonio Behuetzen Vere

Man Charged With Drunken Driving In New Braunfels

Patricio Rios 30 was charged with drunken driving after a Sunday incident near New Braunfels that injured Mr and Mrs Julius Kuhle. Capt Lee Miller led the police action and the arrest occurred in the New Braunfels area.

Patricio Rios New Braunfels Lee Miller Lafe Stiller Rios Julius Kuhle

Jr Chamber Heads at Houston Banquet

M Stevens president and Jon Jones past president of the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce accompanied by their wives will attend the 1936 inaugural banquet at the Houston Club Wednesday night hosted by the Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce.

M. Stevens Jon Jones San Antonio

Baby Adoption Hope Shared by Mrs Mildre Owens

A plea seeks guidance from Mrs Mildre Owens in Dept N Kansas City for a “nama method” to overcome 15 years of denial and bring happiness through adoption. The message touts many others who reportedly found blessing and urges readers to write for information.

Mra Mildre Owens Dept. N Hanan Blue Kansas City

Balloon Stratosphere Research Ties to Cosmic Rays

Capt Albert W. Sleveng and Capt Orville BR Anderson report ongoing stratosphere studies from Kelly Field with plans to relocate to Maxwell Field in August. New data from the 73 895-foot ascent includes spores trapped at altitude, sun spectrum observations, and ozone measurements. Further flights depend on last summer�s results and final record compilations.

Albert W. Sleveng Orville BR. Anderson Kelly Field Maxwell Feld Covernment Anderson Stevens Capton Anderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

the &J. Sous Citizen Ben Antonio M. Carroll Sunshine Laundry Onaties Roos Jr Adelaide Tewes Halston Houston Museum of Fing Arts Charles A. Pursley Fort Sam Ihustan West Elsmere Plate Pursley Joyor Pursley Frederic Cook Harald Cheney Erpop Eb . W. Frank King Westmoorland 1 College Texan Avenuze C. U. Wunder W. W. Jackson Br. W. W. Jackson George D. Pickens Carl Carlos Coon Mesdames BE. Joiner Virginia inrBase Fred Stanley Jones Edus George Robbins Lois B. Brown Huth Joiner Bessie D. Marsh Mary Brown Campbell Lois Bartlett A. B. Walker Deen CG. N. Wunder R. V. Guthrie Brute Underwood William P. Wisdom William P. Wisdom. Several Special Guests Attended ‘Westmoorland Virginia DuBose Jackson College Fld. Kokernot Fred Kokernot Gonzales David Peel Elizabeth Feel Corpus Christi W. Dechert Wilbur Dechert Bandera Betty Brown Department of Business Administration Brown del Rio Ruth Holdeman Victarian Ab Ward-Behnont College Tennessee Mary Catherine Hall Joe Roseborough Grenade W. Bagilier Rosita Coahuila Mexico Jerix Marjorie Lorraine Johnson Antonia Saph Texas A. Hd M Spurs Westminer RES Paper Plenis Biss Inez Smith Hongton Tau Mu Westmneland Smith Faye Souratky Tor Landon Sagisen Tor Racker E. O. Recker Nile Pl Ha Beottish Rite Cathedral Daughters of the Nite Mya Backer Fagard Byrd Mra. G. A. Zilker Wreke Thiil Tucson Hanor M College J.C. Cochran East Huisuche Avenue Margaret DeShong H S Lo Bhi Zeta Phi Eorority T Wuuck Leigh Street Halstead Dorey Honolulu Loreon EF. Dolard Argyle Alamo Heights Dorey A. T. Ovens Johnson Hapoad R Cappark Henry Rutherford Mmissis Dorothy Johnson Caroline ‘Chins Car Alamo Heights W. N. Johnson A. E. Hutchins Johnson Cambridge Oval Ary Aurlia Crossette Alfred Maury A. Hatfield Monterrey Maury Ars Maverick Legion New Jersey Adolph Wagner Congervaton Souiety East Guentherreet Yanaguana Society Toe Goynee John A. Lamas Library of Congress Belismity Mary's University Vane- Rusha Soca Rena Maverick Green Carl FL Grace Dusin Nott Waugh George C. Wurzhad Pleat Mises Nellig Paneoast Arae Taylor Mobart Hudson Aetiere H. Davin Evangeline Achueller Tirre John Z. Lagan Carolon Treach Car Elews W. E. Green Joep Vera Frances Leg Caroline Treacy Dana Pauls Yoakum Vera Francis Selig Sumcheon Mandalay Grive Carolyne Treaccar Baker~Treaccar David Gregg Francis Mr. Francis Luhing Francis Junior League Ones Shole New York Stock Exchange Supreme Court TVA NRA AAA Wall Street Weil Hell Orient Congress Bupreme Court Forbes Ivey Ees G. Gieselke Aut Lier Dept Memphis Tena Light Dial Fannin Broacsway Fifth Street
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication