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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
18
A fragmented column blends menus and eccentric chatter with names like Mr. Price and Mr. McNeal. It mentions squid dishes, public figures, a Walkathon update, derby chatter, and a parade of local names such as Joe, Grossman, Steffler, and Connolly, plus ads about lunches and canneries.
A $250 wrist watch was returned to owner Mrs. John K. Poole of Randolph Nheld. San Antonio police reported a wrist watch theft case resolved. Earlier a Cedar Rapids Iowa visitor, Mrs. A Freinr, was noted downtown on Tuesday with unrelated activity.
San Antonio resident Ennie Miesac La Chappelle, 92, hopes to become the oldest applicant to be naturalized in federal court this Saturday. Born in Germany, she recalls early journeys from Kiel to Germany to Texas, living near Mission Espada and the Menger Hotel area, never attended free schools, and has not watched movies or flown in airplanes, yet she remains mentally alert and eager to take the oath.
Fragmentary report details a street confrontation on a busy Houston corner involving Detective Set D. EL Kelly and Tahatae with spectators nearby. A separate line notes the death of George TL Meermtt, stating a patient died of pneumonia last night amid broken text and garbled names.
Tech Graduate Club members will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to plan an employer-employe banquet set for February 3. Committee members include Reservationist Jenn Lemons Warren Cam Emily Wilson and Lily Wilson for menu. Mildred Womeck Emily Myliis and Were Choynacki for decoration. Dorothy Harbor Miomm Gray and Sylvie Machou for entertainment. Chiton Brandt Thomas Stephens Narls Matyes and Yilzatelh Jus hbach for entertainment. Ray Carver and Donald Ramble for finance.
Three youths, Whe hospital Wednesday, were severely injured when a car skidded across Bolth Presa street in the 400 block, hitting telephone posts and a tree. Injured: Stoney Sherman, 20, Sir Lewis steel, Sam James, ages 2. They were taken to Wel pavements seat hospital for treatment.
Monthly meeting of the San Antonio Social Workers Association will be at 6 30 p m Thursday at the YMCA. Program chair Dr Paul Fowles says the intent to be discussed is the new social security legislation.
Hollywood gossip reports Pinky Tomlin, the screen singer, says he presented Toby Wing with a diamond engagement ring months ago and that the couple will be married about March 1. He mentions Miss Wills of Rome as a potential attendant.
C M Mocte, proprietor of the Service Drug Store at 101 South Presa Street, reported Tuesday night that merchandise worth 25 dollars was stolen by a man identified as Wieves. Police were notified Wednesday.
Classified notices show several items for sale and rent. A 4 room unit on Sir Mason Street listed at 1610 dollars. An unfurnished apartment at 235 East Magnolia Avenue for sale at 10 dollars monthly rent. A 1936 Champibile four door with radio priced 605 dollars. Various entries reference rentals and sales across West Drexel Avenue College Street and Hotel Palms in Santa Ross Texas.
Police ponder replacing the old Shine booth with a foolproof automatic coin operated machine. The gadget will dispense fresh “Shine” at 40 stations nationwide as rumors and skepticism swirl through the Hawgblacks precincts and detective headquarters.
Four San Antonio residents were commissioned in the officers' reserve corps by Eighth Corps area headquarters. Named in the group are Ray mod A. Brouihlard Kellyfeldser and Hellegans as commissioned officers, with Tompking J. Newlands of 145 Mughella Avenue listed as captain in the judge advocate general's department. Don L. Ropinson of 248 Vander will street and Wyatte G. Trainer of 1197 Hammond Avenue are named as reserve officers, with Trainer a second lieutenant in the engineers. Four additional Texans received service commissions.
Three stores reported break ins by burglars during the night. Alamo Plumbing Supply at 1230 Navarro Street reported missing plumbing supplies. Solo Serve on Soledad Street reported merchandise theft. Store No 1 at 1618 Graycon Street reported the theft of whisky.
Death reported for former San Antonio resident Jack E B HelioG. Toraroy yaylilalil. Died Sunday in Los Angeles after serving in the artillery in the World War. Survived by his mother Mrs. Satan L. Elliot of San Antonio and three brothers Roy L., Eltard L., and J. M. Elliot, all of Texas towns.
Betty Compson, veteran film actress, plans to file for divorce from Weinberg. She alleges separation and binding issues and cites visits to their home last December as part of the ongoing dispute.
In Charlotte Bishop A Prank Smith of Texas urged the Southern Methodist Church to present a life philosophy superior to communism and fascism. He argued Christians must address the common man’s needs in Russia and Mexico, warning against emotional sprees and urging a strong stance.
An extradition hearing occurred in Bexar District Court for Paul A. Stoan, wanted in Jacksonville Florida on robbery charges. The proceeding, delayed from Thursday, involved sheriff’s office witnesses, legal arguments on whether charges must be filed before extradition, and was reset after Stoan’s health issue. Deputy Sheriff P L Swear testified at the county courthouse in Jacksonville last Tuesday.
Noon papers signed by Governor and James V. Allred reference Stean's extradition to answer a robbery charge concerning Jacksonville taxi driver A. B. Crews. Crews accompanied Sweat to San Antonio to identify Stean on February 8, 1935.
Two residents were hospitalized after a Wednesday incident. Mrs Ida Lowerstein of 12 South St Marys Street and Jim Smith of UT West Thao Avenue were taken to Robert B Green Hospital for treatment following a fall at their homes.
A resolution asks the state highway department to build a Salado bridge over the Salado nepek in High as 27, east. The Bexar County commissioners' court adopted the measure on Wednesday.
In Odessa Pla jan 2017 several were injured when six rail cars derailed near the Southernland yard as crews cleaned debris. Authorities say the derailment halted traffic and officials have not yet determined a cause.
In a mandamus ruling the Texas Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a decision requiring Bexar County to pay sheriff fees and trial costs for criminal cases. The panel held that fees accrue whether prisoners pay court costs, and upheld the lower court mandate against County Auditor Garvey. The affirming opinion noted costs and fees related to convictions or pleas. The case involved W. Wood versus County Auditor Garvey and referenced Chief Justice W. Smith.
The Tabernacle at Igia Souih Présas street marks eight years since its founding by Rev. GF Rovers, with daily revival services. Since 1998 over 900 people have been baptized as M B Taylor leads nightly services. Rev G B Roberts, an evangelist from Lex Angeles, is in San Antonio for anniversary week conducting services each night.
Kenneth Eldwell principal announced the honor roll lists for China Grove Schools. Elementary students include Victor Gola Thasnelda Fey Teresa Velleja Lilian Real Milcrey Rauscher Rithy Nell Girieh Calvin Kolterman Ray Berleman. High school students include Havel Griffin Helen Griffin and William Clark.
McClure and Jack O'Brien to speak on animal defense cooperation at a league meeting in The Crystal Ballroom of Atchva Apartment Hotel. The league seeks new members at $1 per year and currently lists nine members with a goal of 300.
A 16 year old, Teilisad Cangitty of Wellne stay, received treatment at Robert B. Green hospital for injuries from an auto crash on the Aube tin highway near Fralt on Wednesday. He was later reported in fair condition.
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