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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1936
Page
20
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a jeweler’s window on Commerce Street where a long ago revolving prism lamp delighted two generations of San Antonio children. During war days soldiers gathered there, watching bright colors spin as the window contrasted with the street outside.
The piece profiles R C Bogusch owner of a West Commerce Street lamp and jewelry shop who demonstrates an antique rotating lamp with a German-made heat driven fan. It recalls ex jockey Goggles Anderson, inventor of non-shatterable goggles and a figure in horse betting lore, plus memories of racing at Ta Juana and Tampa Downs and Anderson's royal connections.
Campbell Haddox, a Tennessee native who settled in Wilson County after the Civil War, marked his 100th birthday with a family reunion and barbecue at his daughter’s home near Florence. Attendees included 18 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Haddox remains active with good eyesight and is an inveterate cigar smoker. One grandson, BE B Haddox, serves as a San Antonio police emergency car driver.
District Attorney W R Stilth Jr says over 3 million dollars in AAA process taxes will be refunded to processors in the Western District after a Supreme Court ruling. Judge McMillan to sign refund orders. banks to release impounded money as firms file refund applications including Liberty Mill Co and Guenther and Son.
Heights students at Alamo Heights Junior High and elementary schools will hold winter graduation exercises Thursday. Mrs G X Callahan speaks to elementary grads at 2 p m with A M Michael addressing junior high at 2 30 p m Edward Trankstone welcomes elementary graduates to the junior school James Stocker responds W M Tate presents diplomas Tom Cass presents gift to principal L G Nystrom Darrell Dakin gives senior welcome Paul Mooney will respond Superintendent WW Gotke introduces the speakers.
Promotion exercises will be held at the Washington Irving Junior High at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The program features Reverend P E Langaster and a large ensemble conducted by Louis Hernandez with numerous participants listed. Sponsors include Miss Tip Whomayson Lena Williams and several others. William Thomay will deliver an inspirational lecture Tuesday at the Tempin Spiritualist chapel 306 Water Street.
Tuesday a thief stole 23 cartons of cigarettes from W. P. Ferry of 208 West Ridgewood Court. Police noted other Tobberies with 84 gallons of gas taken from Ralph Stringer at 221 Camden Street and seven chickens from D. Gon Gates at ROT Cuilma Sleott.
Detroit engineer from Kutsche and company, general contractor for the San Antonio post office, visited the site Tuesday to inspect building progress. A 118-ton girder was moved onto the site and a wheeled crane was to place it soon. Prisoner Parker, 41, held on drug possession charges, was treated at the county jail for a wound on the right arm.
Construction delays at the new San Antonio post office ended Tuesday after a threatened strike. A non union engineer worked for one day amid intensified girders moving, but officials said the labor issue was resolved. Postmaster Don J. Quill plans to attend the McAllen federal building opening ceremonies Wednesday morning at 11 oclock under local Post Service and American Legion auspices.
Golden fete marks the filtrete anniversary of the Pennzoil distributor Auto Dealers’ Supply. W. E. Zehring of Ol City outlined Pennzoil history and plans for 1996 while Dad Clayton praised the company’s sales plans and anticipated strong year for Pennzoil products.
Louis W. Fox chairs program at San Ane Vocational school where students will perform entertainment. A luncheon at the school will include an inspection and a Blood drive event during Optimists Day.
Funeral services for James Br Wi Sellers 56 rancher of Val Verde County were to be held Tuesday in Del Rio. Sellers died Monday and is survived by a son James Edwin Sellers of San Antonio three sisters Mrs. Stella Lane Mrs. Herbert Leet and Mrs. Eugene Tisenee and three brothers Fad Relph and Clyde Sellers all of Del Rio.
The Rev. T. C. G. Long and wife, pastors of Tamanuel Baptist church, conducted a consecration service at their home on Sunday with about 40 church members in attendance.
Dr. W. A. Sloan pastor of Prospect Hill Baptist church was elected president of the San Antonio Baptist conference. Other officers chosen were Rev. R. G. Van Royen of Riverside Baptist church as vice president and E. A. Franks of Alamo Heights Baptist church as secretary. Rev. Jim Gregory, former missionary in Mexico, was placed in charge of Mexican work in the conference.
Three cars reported stolen were found stripped in the brush six miles from San Antonio along the Frederickshig road. Deputy Sheriff Houston Miller recovered the vehicles. License checks identified owners H Medina of Maramoras, EO Vass at 207 Gillett Boulevard, and J Reset at 1301 Queen Aone Court.
The housing committee of the Older Boys conference will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the B. A, according to Gr Nelson Greemin, chairman of the boys work committee. The group will plan housing delegates to the annual Southwest Texas District Boys' conference slated due to weather through February 2.
A stolen stamp collection valued at 125 dollars was reported to police on Tuesday from J B Welch in Cth Wort horewned aysmic. A bar containing clothing was taken from a parked ANbo. George Batinatti resided at 30% West Romana street with 34 pairs of boots reportedly linked to the incident. Joe Kraus listed at 120 Arbor Beech drive and 101 West Travis street tied to the case with 53 dollars in licenses.
Williams of Bexar county announces that 150 teachers in the rural education group will hold their monthly meeting at 10:90 p.m. Saturday in the office of Soil School Superintendent R. W. May.
A Newark airport tale opens with Tommy Thomas meeting aviator Tay Lawson as she seeks a hostess job. Jake Lee promotes him, three veteran flyers dubbed the Three Musketeers clash with Eddie Payson, and a budding romance and rivalries unfold amid Fleet era wit and danger.
A lively scene follows the trio nicknamed The Vitive Musiseteers as they head to Mama Gini's Italian restaurant. Dizzy, Jake, Tex, and Baldy banter about work, promotions, and old times while Mary, Jake's wife, teases and jokes with the group.
Washington January 21. The Townsend steering committee of the House frowns on forming a third political party to promote the Townsend age pension program. The committee, led by Representative Anaphac Democrat Montana, met in closed session and concluded that creation of a third party would be unwise. The panel includes four representatives from as many states.
Seventeen students appear on the honor roll at Peacock Military Academy Tuesday according to Maj. Wesley Peacock Jr superintendent. The list includes H. Rantar, T. L. Brows, Bobby Dixon, Harold Geise, Dick Giffen, B. 3. Johnson, Daniel Levy, Javier Levy, James Magill, A. M. Patz Jr., Jin ny Rivera, Howard Russell, Billy Storm, T. J. Taylor, Jack Watkins, Emil Zogheib and Wolliam Zogheib.
Classified rental column lists furnished houses and rooms with weekly and monthly rates. Locations include 709 San Pedro and 312 Nacogdoches, with prices ranging from 3.25 to 260 per week and 10 to 85 per month, plus ongoing ad. Secure tenants faster via light cloestied ads and Sunday circulation.
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