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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1939

Page

14

Around the Plaza A quirky tale of a man and dog at the lake

A diaried stroll near the plaza unfolds as Jeff Davis records a comic scene. The narrator and his dog Koussevitsky encounter a Chinese dragon on a windy pier while musing on China, Ming Dynasty and a vow, ending with playful banter and odd reflections.

Moussevitsky Pts China Kotssevitcky Koussevitsky Kousevitsky Kousgsetvitsky Siwiys Japan Luther Smuts

Fragmented Reflections of Refugees and a Dog in a Silent Street

A narrator recalls aiding Chinese refugees during a tense moment, paying coins from pocket change while an audience of parked cars observes. Family tensions unfold with Luther, a dog, and a wife, as debris is cleared from a garage and a plan to visit Luther ends with the dog staying home.

Tam Tsay Barre Der Koussevitsky Luther Roumevitsky Balanchore Yard Luther Smut Kalitserlisky Bud Long

Behind the Club Omission Fails to Card Membership

A fragmented item notes a club membership card issue and references Mons, a crowd, and a South event. The text lacks clear actions or names, but hints at a membership problem, a lacking clipping of coupaits, and a general dismissal of involvement by an unnamed individual.

Bad Long

Fires damage multiple properties across town

A week of fires caused property damage over 3000 dollars with estimates as Monday firemen. The pecan shelling plant run by Priscilliano Saenz on San Gabriel Avenue burned early Sunday with losses around 2000. Water shortages hindered containment of other blazes at vacant houses. A house on Elm Street suffered 500 dollars in damage and spread to nearby homes. A fire linked to a gas line near a car ignited on Morales Street injuring Frente Alonzo treated at hospital. Another blaze caused 15 dollars in damages at E Koenig residence.

Priscilliano Saenz San Gabriel Averine Gremen Rase Ortix Elm E Street L. Bounien Elm Street Frente Alonzo Morales Street Robert, B. Green Hospital Veturn Pire E. Koenig Topeka Boulevard

Government Still Seeks Loftsmen for Shipyard Posts

The Clyd Bergice commission said it cannot secure enough qualified applicants for the Jefferson man position at the Charleston Navy Yard San Antonio. Apprenticeship will enable laying out and developing ship lines on the floor for full size models. Applications must be filed with the Recorder Board 9 Labor Employment U S Navy Yard Charleston D C.

Clyd Bergice Commission Jefleman Ghirleston Navy Yard San AntoMubs Snl Recorder Board 9 U. S. Navy Yard Charitston D. C

Ranch Employees Treated After Knife Incident

Sandoval Cruz Sr. and Bane hoval Cruz Jr., ages 56 and 27, were treated at Robert B. Green Hospital Monday after a knife attack at the West Cemetery Street club. Both work at the Behreiner ranch near Kerrville.

Sandoval Cruz Sr Banehoval Cruz Jr Robert B. Green Hospital West Cemeterre Street Charles Behreiner Kerrville

Women manage Ada h as they like it

A garbled note from a historical page mentions women managing Ada h and a Mrs N E Harper of Louisville Kentucky, with unclear phrasing suggesting opinions on gender roles and leadership.

N. E. Harper Louisape, Ky

Gal Waits For Soap And Powder Satire Drift In Gossip

A garbled gossip item mocks cosmetics and beauty trends, describing soap soaking, false eyelashes, wigs, and nail tips sold cheaply to alter appearances. The satire notes elaborate beauty products and transformations reflect changing ideals, with hints of sensationalized celebrity culture.

Woman boxing manager trains Houston youths in gym

Evelyn Harper runs a Houston gym where she trained 24 boxers including stars like Bad Boy and Wild Bill McDowell. She sold the gym and 20 boxers, bringing four to her new home while supervising training, diet, and careers. Her fighters live with her to stay focused on success.

Harper Hotstm Evelyn Harper Tony Ble Ber Taye Ridh Brock San Antonio Philip Latena Denison Texas Bad Bay Wild Bill” McDowell Houston Louisville

Abolishment of Fexar County Justice Fees Considered

Justice Raymond Gerhardt urges moving from the fee system to a salary setup for Fexar county justices and constables. Commissioners Gattur and Anders indicate approval after a letter outlining the risk of police boycotts and political influence, with a special session scheduled at 2 p.m. to discuss fee and salary changes.

Fexar County Pegaoners Caurk Mom Raymond Gerhardt Gatturday Gerhardt Montler Petonera Jetter Charles W. Anders JSON

Funeral Rites Set for Mrs Lawrence in Port Sam Houston

Funeral services for Mrs Fran vee Lawrents wife of First Sgt A J Lawrence of Battery B Fifteenth Field Artillery are tentatively set for 2 pm Wednesday at the Port Sam Houston chapel. She is survived by her husband and a daughter Ethelyn Lawrence. The notice mentions Tid Division avenue Fort Sam Houston and a Buckshot incident where a prowler was driven off by Buckshot but the burglar escaped.

Taxi Accidents Reviewed by City Accident Board

Three minor taxi accidents were reviewed Monday by the accident board led by Xing Kengan, city taxicab inspector. Members include Lonnie Beard, a taxitaw union representative, and McGiaagherty representing taxi owners. In two cases, R F Lockweexj and Charles Aeowa were absolved. in a third, TR Galloway received a five day suspension.

Xing Kengan Kennon Lonnie Beard Taxitaw Union McGiaagherty Ilvers R,f. Lockweexj Charles Aeowa TR Galloway

Pay For Polex L A Visitor Steals From Train

A San Antonio visitor, Robert E B Howell of Port Arthur, says a Mexican robber with a large sombrero held him at the Boulherm Pacific depot and stole $8 and a wallet Monday afternoon. The Southwest remains a dangerous place for travelers unprotected.

L. A San Antonio Southwest Robert EB. Howell Port Arthur Boulherm

Woman Escapes Attack Near 105 Spofford Avenue

Rose Harris reports to police that on Avenue E and Sth street a roughly dressed youth attempted to seize her but she frightened him away by screaming and freeing herself near a clump of bushes. The incident occurred Monday. she identifies no lasting injury.

Rose Harris Spofford Avenue Avenue E

Broken Pipe Floods Basement of Joske's Store

A broken water pipe flooded the basement of the Joske Brothers store on Alamo Place reaching eight feet. Firemen were called Sunday morning to pump out the water. Damage amount not announced.

Joske Qeeke Brothers Alamo Place

Burial rites for Mrs Aints Bray in San Antonio

Mrs Bray longtime San Antonio musical figure will be buried after a service at her home and a requiem mass at St Joseph's church. She came from Boerne five years ago, survived by husband Alois Braun and children Marie Alois George and others. Interment at St Joseph centenary follows services.

Aints Bray San Antonio St. jToseph's Church Peter J. Schnelzer Se. Joeeph Centenary Boerne Charles Sinthang W. J. Berry Ber Schwegmann Charles Wuest Marie Braun Alois Jr George M. Braun G.A. Sehbaltenverg Mey Warren Patton Bacrne George Marzhall Dorothy Mutr San Ansonio A. C. Schattenberg Shamtock Texas H. J. Schattenberg New Orleans G. A. Schattenberg Santa Fe N. D

Local Auto Collision Injures Several People

In Monterrey area early Monday morning, two cars collided on West Commerce Street injuring multiple people including Ricardo Teybano and Juan Rodriguez Ruex. Officers reported Sowell and Bernardino Ferrer involved. several others received cuts and bruises. A separate crash on Auditorium Place left a truck and four parked cars damaged with no injuries.

L. L. Sawtlh East Cralp Place Eila Tayvir Baetz Boulevard Clits Kutie Crawford Sowell Kenney Bernardino Ferrer Borgs Mia West Commerce Street Nuke Morales South Zarramorn S Street Frank G. Rodriguez Sie Vine Street Gevers and Hedges Athough

Knife Attack Victims Treated After Weekend Stabbings

Reported stabbings include Robert B. Green at 407 West Grayson and John Iho near his home on Grayson Street. Emilio Parales of 17 Torreon Street and Lantis Moore of 120 St. James Street also suffered injuries in separate 200 South Frio and 600 Austin blocks incidents involving several youths.

Duce Robert B. Green Hos Pigu Sudfering John Iho West Grayson Street Takpeeseo South Frio Street Emilio Parales Torreon Street Lantis'Moore St. James Street Austin Steel

Robbery Abduction Reported in West Myrtle Street Case

A 15 year old youth, Mule 35, was abducted after a car ride with two men in the 400 block of West Myrtle Street early Saturday night. The youths were driven toward Frederickburg Road, robbed of $5, and the car was later recovered. Both suspects remain at large.

Bill Forrest West Myrtle Street Frederickeburg Road

Knife Wound Incidents Involve S. A. Men

Oscar Pord, 26, of 719 South Cherry Street, and Rafael Serda, of 1214 Chiheuhup Street, were treated for knife wounds after a Tuesday altercation. Pord was cut in the 100 block of Alpine Street, Serda in the 1700 block of Guadalupe Street. A police report cites injuries but no arrests.

S. A Oscar Pord South Cherry Rafael Serda Chiheuhup Street Robert B. Green

From the Want Ads Highlights

Visit the new homes on CUI Avenue and see furnishings at the Ambassador. Unfurnished rooms and a 196 Dodge deluxe sedan are listed with various monthly rents and prices. Other ads note classification numbers and a reduction on art reforms with contact details for Heaton.

Cui Avenue Ambassador Catharine Court Broadway Manor Place

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