Newsboys and the changing trade of street selling in a harbor town
A fragmented reminiscence on newsboys and paper hawking in a bustling town. It notes competitive practices, audience reactions, and the evolving media landscape with references to political figures, a dangerous mix of sensational headlines, and the challenges of selling papers amid changing streets and readership. The piece blends vivid character sketches and anecdotal scenes, including mentions of Leslie Howard and Rudy Gillette in a broader gossip frame.
St Mary's Alumni to Meet Saturday
St Mary's Alumni Association will meet Saturday at Central Catholic, with L D Githinger, president, stating officers will be elected.
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St. Mary’s
St. Mary's Alun
Githinger
Filipino Wing Candidate Naturalization Case Heard
A Filipino wartime veteran, Miguel Barty Cashak, 40, seeks naturalization in federal court. The case discusses eligibility rules for Filipinos who served three years in naval service during World War II and notes Cashak is among the first Filipino veterans to pursue citizenship under the new law.
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Aibinla Sabuday
Miguel Barty Cashak
Galtirday
United States Navy
Deter J. Buss
Geivaston
Buha
Castanos
Federit Coure
Antonio
Harry Funeral Set for Saturday
Funeral services for Beritant Fae ry, 57, of 1522 Waverly avwine, who died Thursday, will be held at Hagyang Mc Collum chapel with Chaplain OL J Gober uffela liu. Survivors include Mrs. Berk, Ramyans, Dal Kerry, Ban Anton, and Butham Hig. Burial details and further survivors to be announced.
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Waverly
San Antonia Tunilar
Tn Wom
Hagyang McCollum Chapel
OL J
Gober Uffela Liu
Cisse
Dinioe Ooltese
Berk
Ger
Ramyans
Dal Kerry
Ban ‘Anton
San Antonians Injured in Friday Night Crash
Three San Antonio residents were injured in a crash reported Friday night. Witnesses identified the injured as Macon Hornet of 19 West Ptryus Street, Toe Ferry of 219 Yienk Myrtie Street, and Fiske Clauswitz of 112 Tallas Street. The incident was observed by PL Robertson of Leting.
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San Antonians
Wweat
Edo Ah Reberk G. Greey
Fospits
Cufferud
Nilletonh
Seguin
Sre
Macon Hornet
West Ptyrus Street
Toe Ferry
Yienk Myrtie Stree
Fiske Clauswitz
Tallas Street
San Ane Funie
Wy PL Robertson
Leting
A. and M. Dean Speaks at Rotary Meeting
EF Kyle dean of the school of architecture addressed the Shin Au Tala Rotary on business and agriculture. County agent Fred Maily was listed as present.
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EF. Kyle
Schol
A. Anit Mi College
Shin Autala Rotary
Srifoy
Fred Maily
Clita
Bustoniang On Tour Amid Turbulent Prep
Aquompantet by William Fur Song reports inter American Digaway ties as plans unfold for a San Antonio delegation to travel to Mexico. Rissell Ge Tauld, Sunday editor of Bastion Ferald, outlines the trip and a feature story setup while Gerold gathers material for publication. At the same time, 46 year old Bowers 8. Greek, of 228 Hawthorne Unity, survived a fall from a scaffolding and was treated at hospital Friday.
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Willian Fur Song
Inter-American | Digaway Association
Rissell Ge- Tauld
The
Bastion
San Antonio
Mexico
Piasta
Laredo
Gerold
B.S Fpek
Scuttoldine
Police Release Five S A Killing Suspects
Five suspects, three men and two women, were released Friday by Detectives Ea Amacker and Pid Likfepage after Corpus Christi officers reported finding 32 galizer pistols during raids in the ongoing murder case. The arrests followed reports of a fatal incident tied to the slayers of Rdwarda.
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syRe Bests
Te Agitur
Watorcycle
WN. Edwards
Toon
Ea Amacker
Corpus Christi Thursiay
Amacker
Pid
Mothers Train Home offers shelter to young mothers in need
A San Antonio mission home and training school provides shelter and care for young, often unmarried mothers and their babies. The Mother R. L. Cuthbertsay-led program emphasizes education and training, with physicians, nurses, and staff guiding residents toward responsible motherhood and self-sufficiency.
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Culbertson
San Antoninas
Mathere
San Antonio Missin
HebTning Agalo
Lalla
Vwleserd
Fis
Gan Anigaty
Cinpertson
Eng Sims
Wegins
Dy Ais
Nitso
Cutherisen oSald
Calvert Attends Jaysee Meeting Amid Local Talks
Calvert plans to attend a Jaysee meeting in San Antonio with area representatives from Bexar County. The event centers on civic roles and community issues, with local officials signaling ongoing public service efforts in 1956.
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Calvert
Jaysee
Vocational Group Meeting Slated in South Texas
A meeting of persons interested in forming a South Texas branch of the National Vocational Guidance Association is set for 7 p.m. Friday at the M C A. Otela Kelley chairs. Speakers include J H Cotvect Mrs and Nelling Te Ewen Bohiet Te Younguloed and Mer vill Bishop C Cantiran, superintendent of schools, will address attendees.
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Pereous
South Texas
Nationial Voctional Guidance Association
Priday
M.C
Otela Kelley
J. H. Cotvect
and Nelling
Te Ewen
Bohiet
Te Younguloed
Mervill Bishop
C Cantiran
Wiil Aluearls
Annulment Filed by Star Amid Secrecy and Rumor
Rosalind Mauls seeks annulment revealing a secret marriage to William Waller of Lewison Kentucky. She testified in New York court before moving to Hollywood for acting. Attorney Townsend announces a meeting of town council on Monday at 309 North streets.
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Severnl Mars
Migs Marquis
Walliam Waller
Lewison
Kentucky
New York
Benise Dhoiny
Hollywood
Statenonls
Hes Attorney
Citizens Fight Appointment To Post
A county precinct battle erupts over who should hold constable post in Precinct No 4. Walter Tynan led residents opposing Alouwed and backed Kiolkassa, while others argued for the court to retain Goteell. The dispute centers on a precinct plan and the timing of when voters will decide at the polls. Concerns about process and representation were raised as officials argued over appointments and the upcoming election.
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Slaviels
Peter Gir
Precknet No. 4
Alpert Kielbasss
Sh. Bedwig
Ted
Walter Tynan
Diss Tsith
Tylas
Kiolkassa
Gaki
Louis Cellmer
Cain
Stanpunbeck
Dewmer
Taler
Gorell Ipiny Shserre
Ubr
Dynan
Rebert
Kinsbaska
Stappenveck
Momihation
Vituutrayn
Stanpenherk
Nak
Tynk
Nom
Wmites
Rex Issrict
Egberh
Schmeyge
Stappettuck
Iesetnil
Goteell
Klelbassa
Fire breaks out as Robe flames during home shave
Fire damages a stove fire at Walter Arheleyer’s home on Friday near 333 Menwnog cat. A PAX Operame nt Ore department crew responded as a fireman extinguished the blaze quickly after shaving at the bath. No injuries reported.
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Robe
Walter Arheleyer
PAX Operament Ore Department
Chorus Rehearsal At San Antonio School In Astorlay
A first rehearsal for a young people's chorus is set for 9 a m at the substorlunt of the San Antonio To calonal and TecBncal school in Astloray. Director Dy. Glen Wink announces the group will be sponsored by the Southwest Festival association.
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San Antonio
Child Burned in Gas Explosion in San Antonio
Lester Taylor, five, of the WW W. We White read Feny was treated at Robert B. Green hospital for facial burns after a gasoline can exploded while he was getting lit. Mrs. H. 4. Taylor, the child's mother, brought Lester to the hospital for care.
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Bexar
Lester Taylor
Www. We
Feny
Robert B. Green Hospital
H. 4. Taylor
Laster
Dakotan Abducted and Robbed on South Blaine Street
A 58 year old man from Tabor reported being abducted Friday morning on South Blaine Street. He was taken to the South Pacific station, beaten, and robbed of 93 dollars by an assailant described only as Horavels, with another man involved. Local authorities are investigating the incident as a robbery.
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Dakotan
V. i. Horavels
Highlights From the Want Ads
A jumble of sale and rental items listed across classifications. The notice mentions a 4 room furnished cottage, a duplex at 218 Barrete Place, a room and board option, a Chevrolet master with tires, and various odds and ends for sale with prices and classifications implied.
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Barrete Place
Lassie
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Jesse Baylor
Wistess
Mrs. Watks Warllelhi Shupsys
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Mary Aubrey Keating
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Kingdom OF Heaven
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S.A
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R. L. Chilbertean
Chine
West ‘Texas
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Chive
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Mik Annie
Cibertson
Shes
Tiob Galyers
Hussary
Howe
Willeblend
Camrarine
Xhite
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Tyiday
Angi
Joan
Rowtywood
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Beaty
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