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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1939
Page
14
A chaotic Chicago to Mexico City exchange sketches nightlife ads and names of figures from Brian Coyne to Jose G. Obregon. The fragmentary note includes quirky ads for furniture and lamp dressers and humorous quips about public figures and local jokes.
The article recounts a San Antonio Light photograph by Autiy Davie showing a man by a well in a wilderness near San Marcos amid quail and bath setup rumors. It notes Willis and Davis in Texas hunting lore and mentions Walling Wells and Brooks field with no clear hunting activity by the subject.
Funeral services for Pred Men doza, 25, are planned from the family home in Bespamea at 4 Lom Tuesday. Mendoza Aléd nt wounds were received in an altercation near Saapamica Sunday night. He is survived by his widow, a wife, two children, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. Mondipa.
Column by Arthur Baer lampoons mining lobby push for gold standard. Narrow focus on Fort Knox, standard, and political tension, with satirical riffs on timing and control.
Geronimo, famed as the largest living Texas steer, received a diploma from the San Antonio International Pair association on November 10, 1899, after arriving at the stockyards with six brands. The Saunders company now preserves Geronimo’s mounted head as a keepsake.
Officials say two officers with 60 to return carry governor signed papers and proceed from San Antonio to Los Angeles. Richard Mann, tied to irregularities in property assessments, was arrested in Los Angeles after registering under a false name. Trial dates set for February 26 and February 20. Mann forfeits a $1000 bond as prosecutors seek extradition.
Two two-pen Brahms bulls and two two-year Brahma heifers arrived at the Union Stockyards in San Antonio for a week's stay en route to Panama. Thwin Houston of Boomme bought the cattle from Sheriff Poole of Cotulla Lasalle County. Mauston, an exporter, described Brahma cattle. The stay aimed to clear health requirements before shipment.
In Stevenson's Treasure Island style, Jimmy Faulkner appears as the city's only singing bartender in San Antonio. He serenades patrons while pouring, claiming songs lift spirits and boost drink sales. His set ranges from sentimental tunes to classics, with the crowd responding enthusiastically. Faulkner notes he has sung since childhood but never pursued a license.
Mrs Sherwood Avery renowned bank reviewer will present a program at Mark Twain Junior High School on Tuesday February at 3215 PM under the sponsorship of the Parent Teacher Association. An admission of 25 cents will be contributed to the PTA welfare and educational fund.
Major General H. J. Brees, commander of the Eighth Corps area, visits Port Brown for inspection with Captain E. B. Sebree and another officer. They travel to Brownsyde and return by night. The report notes the journey and companionship.
The article discusses high key and low key pictures where light areas dominate or contrast with shadows. It explains that most photos are full scale from white to black, but artists sometimes use high-key tones for a softer, lighter impression with fewer dark shadows.
The piece discusses deep shadow dominant “Itav-key” and bright areas for child studies, noting high key effects in bath images and low key indoor setups with a dark background. It explains light control by a bulb in a box with a cut hole, and mentions spotlight effects and high key scenes in snow and beach settings.
Ron Hen of 64 South Presa was recovering from head injuries after colliding with an automobile outside his residence on Tuesday. Police identified the driver as 24 year old Lee Womack of 1102 West Ram-Mit Pose. Womack sought medical attention after the crash.
A harrowing incident Monday night as Gustan- tid police say five individuals sought refuge behind chairs and furniture during a rock barrage. Officers Moore and Dervils, along with Patrolmen A, detained Williams Birtts, 33, of Saunders Avenue, who was booked at the jail on intoxication and related charges in connection with the episode.
William B. Jack sor will speak at the Lions Club luncheon on Wednesday noon. Orville FR Pay will chair the meeting at the Gunter sistel, Welly luncheon members expected to attend and discuss fundraising or selling strategies in a civic context.
A district wide effort to raise funds for infant paralysis relief will be hosted at the Presidents hall in the Municipal Auditorium on Monday night. A. L. Becker, Beaxar county chairman, announces the event and asks Ban Auton school children to contribute a dime each. Oscar Miller, principal, is named chair. other leaders include Ay HW Ovhs, Walter Sparks, Wo B Amnold, Atve Suk, Re S. Atchisen, and Mrs. J. St. Heret for women’s activities.
Open house and victory celebration planned to honor donors who contributed cash to support a building project. Robert Pate leads the event with speakers to be announced. A $85,000 check was pre sequenced for a new loan, arranged by Chester Blimp to Attorney Weller J. Bergson of Panitic Muthsl Live Insurance.
Covington, a longtime city worker, is reassigned back to the police radio shift after two years away. Chief of Police Owen W. Kilday says the move follows a full quota for city detectives and formal retirement arrangements. Voters Mist Par Poll Taxon.
A Tuesday garage fire at 1317 West Mulberry Avenue damaged the structure and contents, with estimated losses set at $600. The blaze appeared to originate from an unacertained source noted as oil causing partial burning in the garage of William Terb sted.
Classified notices show a Chevrolet coupe for sale at 286 dollars and a house material item priced at 88 dollars. Furnished apartments available across multiple streets from Laurel to Elmira with rents starting around 35 to 120 dollars. Several listings reference appliances, a large radio on sale for 68.50 dollars and miscellaneous household items.
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