Opera Company Tour Through San Antonio Stirs Local Interest
A fragmentary account describes an opera company led by Burke, including Swedes, Scandinavians, and others, touring from Winnipeg to Savannah and San Antonio. It notes San Antonio’s weather affecting attendance, the city’s patronage, and the company’s struggle with subscriptions and local support.
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Oltier
Antonia
Mes TeVac
St. Paul
San Antonio
San Antonia
Fragmentary note on theater and school memory
The text references San Antonio style theater, a large aunt, and a fall involving Halen McShane, with a mention of Mr. Weakley, commandant of the C T GC, at Anthony's and old Un Avenue senior school. The fragmentary writing hints at past events and local figures without clear sequence.
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Mm Weakley
C. T. GC
Af & Anthony's
wWins & Cael
Old UN Avenue
Farmers Tuber Out Punt Florid Co operative Valley Fruit Control
Farmers in the Rio Grande valley observe a rule banning the picking of plums and certain fruits during a vulnerable period to prevent Mexican fruit fly spread. The practice, praised by entomologists, saves farmers thousands of dollars by reducing losses. Berry and Parks addressed the convention with talks on new insect knowledge and pest control methods.
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Co-Operative
Frresighbert
Hio Grande Valley
Mit
Texas
GO. Berry
United States
Hatlingen
Grayees
Duyean
Hi B
Parks
Agricultura
Raseaten Laboratory
San Antoni
Hidalgo to form bond coupon handling agency
Edinburg Texas January 25 the Hidalgo county government plans to organize a four person agency to buy maturing bonds and other securities below par The judge stated the unit will mirror a recently successful operation and purchases will occur at about 10 cents on the dollar The move aims to save county citizens money by allowing early purchase at below par value through the new agency.
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Hidalgo
Edinburg
Texas
Hidalgo County
Tak
Joh. Ewing
Agence
Kwint
Arrest After Spurious Nickels At Labor Temple
A man named Bhuseil 40, arrested by Secret Service and Detective Leotiats after a night incident at a Labor temple. Alleged possession of counterfeit coins and a slot machine led to charges. payment disputes noted. Ke Lockhart pleaded guilty. Witnesses Tyrrell and Tyrrell investigated two shots near Woods Wied.
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Labor Temple
Pring
U_ 6
A. Lockhart
Shurell
Ratz Tstree
Secret Service
Fd Tyrrell
J. BP
Woods
First Woman Director Chosen for McAllen Chamber
McAllen Texas January 23 The city officials select Ms Amy Jones to become the first woman director of the McAllen chamber of commerce in its ten year history replacing the vacant post once held by V F Cook Mrs Jones will assume duties at a ceremony this month at the local book store branch.
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Mcallen
Texas
Amy Jones
Arumbnent
Cntwarr
MeAllen Chamber of Commerce
Jones
V. F. Cook
Oly Council
Cypnobey of Commerce
Liquor Complaint Against Man Renert McBain
Liquor complaint filed against Renert McBain 48 of 283 South Presa street. He is held under $100 bond on charges of possessing purchasing and transporting whiskey. Sheriff Albert West Jr. reports the arrest and transfer for processing. Runge project for beautification includes senior grounds tennis and basketball courts shrubs leveling and athletic field improvements.
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McBain
South Presa Street
Unite Siaties Commisstarier
Paul A. Backhart
Tve
Albert
West Jr
Tevetio Igenie
CWA Prajvel
Runge
Boys Accused of Extortion in Federal Case
Two youths, Bartis Stahl aged 18 and Louis Kru pata 20, bound by under $2000 federal bonds, face charges of orasiog threats to extort. A third man, Arthur Mecoy 20, was sentenced last October to two years in federal prison for publishing statements harming a private individual’s reputation. The victim’s identity remains closely guarded by federal officers.
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United States
Leavis Park
Pri~ Doy
Bartis Stahl
Louis Krupata
Arthur Mecoy
Tast
Albert
Inter
Darrow to Speak on Transmutation at local E E club
Dr Karl B K Darrow physicist of Bell Labs will discuss attempts to transmute base metals into gold before the Amaronti Institute of Electrical Engineers at 8 p m Friday. The talk will be at 326 Jones Avenue San Antonio Public Service Company club room. Darrow is nephew of Clarence Darrow.
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Karl BK. Darrow
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Amaronti Institute of Eleckrical Engineers
San Antonio Public Service
Pany Clibtpom
Jones Avenue
Darrow
Clarence Darrow
Founder of 8 Art Shop Dips In Accident Near El Paso
Founder of the Collies art shop in Fort Worth, a 25 year resident, was injured in a highway collision near El Paso on November 23. The injured include his widow Mrs Claudia Collinz and several relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending in Titans.
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L. B
Collies
al Paso
Ward
San Antonio
Sylving
Claudia Collinz
Fauenters
Ralph Osborne
Hayter
W. Colling
Newburg
Ind
Severs
Brothers
Steters
Scout Cub Leader's Course Session Set in Park
L Pieper, chairman of Cub King of District No 4 in the Alamo Area council of Boy Scouts of America, announced the second session of the Cub Leader's training course to be held at Aigivand Park editor at 6 p.m. Friday. Parents with sons aged nine to ten are invited to attend.
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L. Pieper
Alamo Area
Boy Scouts of
Public Hearing Planned on Deputy Employment Next Week
Blanco County commissioners set a public hearing for next week to decide on employing a deputy in Precinct 8. Judge Wooshull cited changing conditions and asked for a Sunday 10 a.m. hearing. Constable Jones sought permission for Deputy Elevertripes amid concerns about speeders and highway safety. Commissioner Alicope opposed the move but said firing power should rest with the court. Woodhull called for deputies to stay in precincts per state law, noting past abuses when deputies left precincts to arrest outsiders. The chamber and local auto club were urged to join the discussion.
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Voretahtos County
Pention
Frost Wooshull
D. Jones
J. J. Elevertripes
Jones
UHR
Robert F. Alicope
James Donnell
Klevenhager
Chamber of Cumpartea
Woodhull
Chamber
San Aretonio Automobile Association
Forum to Discuss Mother and Child Aid
A public forum at Larkwest Park Avenue discusses mothers tensions with Agnes Veltman of the Child Protective Society outlining Mothers’ Tensions Texas. Ernie Sthurhard of the Junior League recounts Phil-Syen’s free clinic work. Noemi McIntire of the Sidney Lauiesenhant family delivers on visiting teacher work. Mel Fred Bach presides.
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Motter Ang
Larkweos Park
Arereetio Builtin
Agnes Veltman
Child Protective Society
Mathers
Ernie Sthurhard
Lezzun
Phil- Syen
Noemi McIntire
Fardhy
Sidney Lauiesenhant
Will Deveriie
Mel Fred Bach
Toockewood Park
Lawyer Resigns County Position Over Friction in Road Work
Raymond J. Wels former assistant county attorney resigned as legal representative of the county commission court in securing lanes for highway construction. The resignation was accepted. The district attorney’s office had held his contract was the cause. the county wished to avoid friction. A prowler grabbed a ring from Almer Garbyera at 139 Fast Zrenen Place, taking a diamond ring clothing and $40 from his rear.
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Raymond J. Wels
Fylliay
Cormis[sone Court
Athogney
Gal
Ang
Prowler
Almer Garbyera
Zrenen
Jerlien Pelday
Hovan Held D ew La Hovan Held D Ew La
Myra Alverd Hum of Ripley was listed Friday as the first violator under the Watlenh Ite ATMS act of 3994. Customs seized a car trunk raid at her home Thursday. Agents found 66 gallons of Mexican catalongl and 21 bottles of an unnamed square liquor plus a 410 gauge shotgun. Officers seek P C Ham, her husband, who fled after knocking down an agent. Mrs Ham faces two charges including possession of unregistered firearms and untaxed liquor.
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Myra
Alverd Hum
AM Ripley Worour
Suring
Mexican Square
Woman Hurt in Auto Accident Near St George Street
Crile, 39, of 208 St George Street, suffered severe injuries in an automobile collision Friday. He was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital after the crash near East Hoiston and Naverra streets.
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Huyt
Art B. Crile
St George Street
East Hoiston
Naverra
Robert B. Green Hospital
Masons Instruct New Class At San Antonio Lodge
Masons begin a new instruction class on three symbolic degrees at San Antonio Loge No. 1g. The course includes lectures and questions led by Caryl Hallgins and James Pratt. Enrollment is open to all Master Masons. sessions start 7:01 p.m. Wednesday January 30 with weekly meetings each Wednesday night and Sunday morning.
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Alsry Miller
San Antonio Loge No
A. Tan A
Instrusilon
Missing Gonzales Man Sought After Leap Load Dump
Jan 20 reports in Gonzales indicate Halph Chaetlan 32 was last seen Sunday leaving home for Houston after delivering a Leap load of eggs at a freight depot. Sheriff and neighbors aid Houston search. description: black sweater white shirt black shoes, light mat and calico. He carried $20 to $25.
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Gonzales
Halph Chaetlan
Tran
Ince Sun— Wey
Houston
Sheriff B
BR. B. Christian
Muselle
Christian
Cigarettes Stolen From Car Belonging to Salesman
Twenty nine cartons of cigarettes and three boxes of cigars were reported stolen from the parked auto of R. F. Miller a salesman living at 401 Neath Peros street. The theft occurred Friday and the thief escaped with about 250 dollars in value.
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R. F. Miller
Gussie Cross
Burse
Cherry Street
Siti
Poultry Thieves Active in City Areas
Police report thefts across neighborhoods. Fred Geissler of 1038 Gulf Street reported 12 chickens and a cock stolen. R. L. Davidson on Canton Street lost 10 hens. Frider C. B. Timm at 820 South Presa Street had two radios worth 30 dollars stolen.
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Fred Geissler
Gulf Street
R. L. Davidson
Canton Street
C. B. Timm
South Presa Street
Burns Put Three in 8. A. Hospital
Three persons were treated at Rovert B. Green Memorial hospital Friday for burns received when their clothes rare by fire. Teland Benton, 42, of IDL Lesington avenue, Jesan Fiores, 17, Lacoiste, and Pauline Teneriss, 4, Who flves near Snip Jose mission.
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Rovert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Winis
Teland Benton
Idl Lesington Avenue
Jesan Fiores
Lacoiste
Pauline Teneriss
Snip Jose Mission
San Antonio Women’s Club Plans City Inquiry Meeting
The San Antonio Women’s Club held a meeting to petition Mayor C K Quin and city commissioners for a thorough investigation of current gas and electricity rates. Members urged revaluation by the Public Service Commission and questioned the price of natural gas, citing high pipeline costs and the disparity with local cooking gas prices. The group also outlined committee assignments and listed officers and directors.
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Savi Antonia
San Ans
Plee
Rales
He Elds
Ba Fadro Avenue
Petitioat
C.K. Quin
C Ly
Teschllidt
Lesgue
Vity
Tito
San Antonio
Puche Service
Pilla
Pahy Npo
Commission
Plice Hald Oy
San Antonio Public Service Company
San Antono
Tee
Wily Commission
Mesdaines WW
McCeory
Jlt. Binitts
Rens Maverick Green
Arthur W. Lawrente
Ida Schiweppe
Joan EL. Brovette
Ie Chib
Two Youths Held for Citrus Theft Near Hidalgo County
Two youths were bound over to Hidalgo county jail after being arrested by Constable John Byes on alleged citrus theft charges. The suspects, 13 and 14, were tied to a raptur reported theft at a residence owned by Frans B. Freeland near McAllen during the 1934-33 season.
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Mcallen
Justis of
Tih Powell
Hidalgo County
jiWelle
Guba
Freyeh
Rafael Preneh
Brutus
Dee Joxin
Thor
John Byes
Thelie
Onretard
Frans B. Freeland
City
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