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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1938

Page

12

Okito’s U S Visit Amid Offers and Backstage Quips

A discursive piece notes Okito the illusionist’s recent U S visit and a 40 performer show in New York. It recalls his Mexico travels, periodic San Antonio stays, and a plan to possibly relocate to South America for a $20,000 trip. The column touches on window displays in Houston street, other local theater chatter, and industry gossip.

Okite Miaglotans San Antonio Mexico United States Monterrey Okito Barneone New York South America

Girl Hero Rescues Boy At San Pedro Park Pool

A six year old boy fell into the San Pedro Park swimming pool on a Saturday evening. A nearby girl, identity not learned, pulled the boy from the water and guided him to safety. Radin Balroiman Wier transported the boy Francis Cunningham home in a squad car.

Jona Cunningham Jr West Craig Place Uety Bis F. J. Cuh-ningham Triesele San Pedro Park Svearky Pascue Radin Balroiman Wier Hows Francis

Thea Avenue Baptist to Start Revival Services

The Thea Avenue Baptist church led by Rev. Black will open a revival meeting starting March 5. Dr Fond, recently completing a campaign, will conduct daily services at the church with Rev. Bleck in charge of singing and ministers. Certificates of membership will be issued to faithful attendees.

W. ¥. Pond Waptal Evangel Thea Avenue Chureh Black Fond Kayjin Avenue Boplish Ghureh Go N. Tm Jand Bfr. Bleck Meares Boulevard

Sevier Divorce Case Heads to Trial This Monday

Hal Sevier sues for divorce from Mrs Claya Sevier amid allegations of fraud and community property worth 2.5 million dollars. A depot hearing covered repayment questions while Judge Cullen Bergs set a date for a trial and related motions.

Hal Sevier Pawbissadei Chili Claya Driswall Sevier Carpis Christian Saburday Sevier Texas Cullen W. Berggs Salde Woitvarer Aedior Sovlee Aiviston Ilias

Old-Timer Praises Ranger Roots and Feud Tale

An 82-year-old former Bexar County sheriff recounts Ranger era pride and a feud memory from Hamilton County. He criticizes modern officers as too soft on weapons and authority, praising mediation over violence and recalling Judge Roy Bean as a frontier justice figure he admired in his Texas career.

Texas Rangers Butch B.D. Lindsey Bexar County Ibnis West Commerce Street Hls Lindsey Hamilton Roy Bean Mia Peace Lidsey Ut Deen Safcan Brptain Lindsey Texas Fis Jisme Union Parish Lantsiana Texas Ranger Force Tle Tullid States Customs Service Jhexar Ure Heald Rangers Ray Ryan

Kirby Honor Roll Lists Fourteen Students

Kirby school announces fourteen pupils earned honor roll honors this semester. Principal Mrs. C BE Chandler identified honorees as Aulis Becker Velma Eckart Dorothy Fisherhauer Leroy Eisenhater Lydia Ann Eisenhauer Olivia Jane Eisenhauer Raymond Eisenhater Lala Mae Haenese Paulito Martinez Victoria Martinez Dolly Rum Man Valentent Strand Marcella Behice and Johnnie Waters.

Kirby H Kirby School Chandler Gate Unisy Aulis Becker Velma Eckart Dorothy Fiserhauer Leroy Eisenhater Lydia Ann Eisenhauer Olivia Jane Eisenhauer Raymond Eisenhater Lala Mae Haenese Paulito Martinez Victoria Martinez Dolly Rum Man Valentent Strand Marcella Behice Johnnie Waters

Hall of Fame Winners Listed at LutherDur High

The Hall of Fame at LutherDur High School announced new inductees after a Friday dance event. Winnie Lee Walker, 16, was named belle, Dotty Collins named most beautiful girl, and Allen Darter cited as pear with other honorees including Jehan Helamma, Dotty Bowmal, Marvin Holmes, Forest Laxmicy, and Ruby Hudspeth as top athletes and peers.

Luther Durbank High Schvnel Winnie Lee Walker Hulle James Walker Weal Jehan Helamma Dotty Bowmal Marvin Holmes Forcest Laxmicy Ruby Hudspeth

Negro Faces Year in Jail for Assault

Oscar Ray, a Negro, was found guilty of assault and faces a sentence of one year in jail and a $250 fine. The brief trial lasted about ten minutes, with the jury returning a reforming verdict after deliberation. The incident occurred in a neighborhood near Wateror and Bomsemen at 1234 Ban Manelien street on September 40.

Oscar Ray Negro Anthduy Utter Belig Sgetavalea Masnah Chuly Cat Athaw Mo AgAriv Wateror Ban Manelien Steed

Six Day Revival Service Slated at North Side Baptist Church

A six day revival begins Sunday at the North Side Baptist Church led by Rev. C. L. Culpepper, a returned missionary from China. Rev. Gulpepper will preach at 10:30 a.m. daily, according to pastor Rev. Tale Williams.

North Side

Hov William H Joynier to Lead Sunday Night Revival

The Hon. William H Joynier, noted Baptist revival evangelist, will conduct Sunday night services at the Triity Baptist church in South San. The event aims to draw worshippers from local communities and offers renewed spiritual focus through his preaching.

Sor Nur Tringty

Court halts building job amid restraining order

A temporary restraining order blocks a construction project at Moule Vista addition in PIA. Judge J.T. Lockstnit and Roy Mitchell heard claims by Mrs. OG Hebhra and others that work started on Jal dace 16 without consent. The injunction, issued May 10, remains in force pending further court action.

Aidke Pia Br. J.T. Lockstnit Roy Mitchell Hecerb Tt. Hebhra Belweny McCullagh Andge Maytoo

Whiewe cadee reveals scrambled verse and stray names

A jumbled text appears with scattered phrases and potential names like AMELLIA and WESTIES but no clear event. The lines mix references to cities and dates and includes odd spellings. The fragmentary content offers no coherent report or identifiable person or organization.

Opposition to school bond issue and tax hike

Two groups vote against a $550,000 school bond issue and 25 cent tax increase slated for January 31. At a San Antonio Real Estate board meeting, a straw poll showed 2 in favor and 70 against the tax hike. The measure faced criticism for widening recession impact and construction stagnation.

jPigne Mngamies San Antonio Re [Mars Senuoy Lhmesa He School Piya James P. Hallers Chosl Board

Pils WE Advertising Agency Wins City Ad Contract

The municipal advertising commission led by Frank Hunteers Sr awarded the contract to Pils WE Advertising to prepare a tourist and industrial center. The deal saves about 30,000 with a goal to upend February 1 and May 31, as explained by city official Jack Pinu.

Gan Alstonleag Te Pils WE Munnicipal Advertitsing Commission Frank Hunteers Tenvallpite Jack Pinu Ageiy Citor

Pastor Plans Series on The Ideal Home

A local sermon series titled The Ideal Home is planned by Rev. Jota A Schr oor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Midweek service will discuss topics The Ideal Romance The Stead Husband The Ideal Wife The Best Parent and The Ideal Child with sessions in Crescent class and notices of a social event at 1622 McKie Avenue.

Jota A Schroor Grace Evangelical Litherar Church Chile

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