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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1935
Page
15
A sprawling reminiscence traces old timey trends and gadgetry from penny arcades and fortune tellers to rope tricks and electric irons. It recalls penny-nickel jukes, Kewpies and Peep shows, the Whip ride, and local curiosities that shaped social life in a bygone era.
Mexican chamber of commerce will convene at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday at 607 Talotosa. The gathering aims to discuss announcements and director nominations.
George F. Douglas of Philadelphia urged San Antonio Eagles to recruit members for a nationwide drive against Communist influence. City official Paul Steffler, national VP, backed the effort as patriotic and fraternal, urging a month long campaign to defend American government and ideals. Douglas predicted Steffler as future national president, citing Eagle ties to Roosevelt and national security committees.
An open forum on jobless insurance is set for Tuesday at 7 p m in the Denver Heights Recreation Building. Speaker is Brother George Kohnen head of economics at St. Mary's University. Mrs Ed J Wilkins president of the Denver Heights Recreation Club will preside.
Elmendorf youth Gilbert Hust of Elmendorf was recovering Monday from eight bullet wounds in the left side when the injuries occurred while cleaning a gun. He was reported at Robert B. Grout Hospital by witnesses.
Maj. Gen Gustave Gametin is named by the cabinet to succeed Gen Maximus Weyrand as chief of the French armies. General Weyrand retains past as chief of Mal. International News photo.
Major General William S. Hase, chief of coast artillery, died yesterday at Walter Reed Hospital from complications after an appendectomy. A Milwaukee native born in 1954, he rose to lead the Coast Artillery in 1934 after serving as executive officer and earlier fought in World War I earning the DSM. He held harbor defense posts including San Francisco and Manila during his service.
Lay leaders and stewards of southern Methodist churches in the San Antonio district meet at Travis Park Methodist Church Thursday and Friday nights for an institute. Gra. Sarl Crayford directs the condensed program on lay activities in the church. Dr FOB Freeman presides and W. W. Dackton of Westportland College assists in leadership training, focusing on finance and related official duties.
Police report a burglary at Dr D A Mitchell in the Moore Building. Thieves pried a cabinet door and stole dental gold, a grease gun, and a motor device, with officers tracing the items to nearby streets and stations.
Two men forced Merbert Heal of 185 Rehman Street into a car, drove to Thea Avenue on South Flores Street, and robbed him of $7.18 before tossing him from the vehicle. Police were told the assault occurred Sunday night near Dolorosa and South Flores as the suspects fled.
Five persons escaped death as flash floods and strong north winds lashed the city over the weekend. A family of four from McAllen narrowly avoided critical injuries when their car plunged from Mitchell Street bridge into swollen San Antonio River. A 15 year old girl, Mae Spradley, was rescued from the torrent as water swept downstream. Cars stalled, aiding motorists carried the girl to safety, and a widening stream submerged homes and streets. The Reeves family survived a separate wreck downstream after skidding on the bridge deck. A store sign was toppled and a house damaged by the high winds.
The president's ball set for January 30 at the municipal auditorium aims to surpass last year's totals for charity. Proceeds favor local charities with 70 percent kept locally for infant paralysis prevention and Warm Springs research. Sponsored by the Associated Charities, the event honors President Roosevelt and invites civic groups to join in the grand march.
Oaoay patrolmen arrest Fernando Rose on transportation and possession charges involving untamped whiskey. The case names U S Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart as presiding official with bail set at 500 dollars.
Chinese army Colonel P. T. Mow will deny a Chinese aviation mission and visit Randolph about February 1. He will be accompanied by Liub Cal, Mu, Major Yong, and two civilians F. Wang and Edward Ken.
Mrs James Roosevelt mother of the president visits artist Howard Chandler Christy to view a poster made for the birthday ball honoring the chairman executive. The artist calls the work coming to life as Miss Eisaiard models and Sally Cotilla and Billy Callahan from New York look on with admiration.
Quin and Cohee spoke at exercises honoring General Lee and Jackson. Chaplain Cohee discussed Jackson’s work as De W.D. Gul and Harry Putrett received badges from Albert Sitney Johnston and Robert B. Lee. Presenters included J. K. Berelts and Mrs Alvia Pron Hewit. State department commander Gen 4.1 Steele and Cameron Texas division president greeted members. The annual state convention was announced for October 1 to 8, with Vallejo chapter plans noted.
Two Texans garner influence in Washington to shape policy and finances. Jack Garner, described as seasoned on government rulings, and Jesse Sones of Reconstruction Finance dominate discussions with bankers. The piece portrays their sway over loans and assets, warning against backing rivals and urging asset consolidation.
Grand jury hears Huntress charge County Clerk Garvey with $10,000 shortage amid audits. Witnesses include WR. Bratinier and postmaster Quill as auditors test funds, with letters to Woodhull citing state law. Garvey defends actions while officials plan private audits to verify cash, checks, and deposits at the courthouse.
Dr Baxter Greer pastor of Hime Jong Park Presbyterian Church will speak at Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church Tuesday morning as part of a special season of travel and sale concession for foreign visions sponsored by the beacon all church's woman's auxiliary Deihets Davis Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church will speak Wednesday.
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