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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1937

Page

15

Texas oil legends and local quirks disrupt San Antonio report

A garbled San Antonio item notes Miss Healy’s test plans, local career chatter, and curious Texas lore. It mentions the Ht Canal Street Canary, Mary Healy’s upcoming semen test, Kemp Morgan tales, and exaggerated oilfield feats, all amid notes on car loadings and area culture.

Canal Street Mary Healy San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Schmaltz Tolshogskilig

Terribly Nice Thing About TeEWSpaper Work

A fragment discusses newspaper workers receiving strange reader letters and critiques public figures, suggesting a plan to end war and regulate welfare. It mentions Dayton, Obie, and a Puritan idea to tax and overhaul assistance with a monthly $350 figure. The text hints at reader calls for screening applicants and expanding benefits.

Urey Plana America Dayton Obie

Birthday greetings censored by Nanking telegraph office

Message flood honoring Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek's fiftieth birthday was rejected by the Nanking telegraph office as excessive, with about 200000 words reportedly sent for the occasion but cut from transmission.

Generalissima Chang Mai-Shek

Remember When San Antonio Saloon Days Are Recalled

A reminiscence piece lists long-gone San Antonio hard liquor saloons and figures from the post prohibition era. Names like the Buckhorn Mis Stow, Cant, Gus Klack, Ray Lem ber, and Cant are cited, along with locations on South Flores and Alamo streets, the Crystal saloon, Washington theater, and other old venues. The article recalls social scenes, gambling rumors, and changes under new laws, noting how longtime saloon culture has faded yet left lingering memories.

San Antonio Wolff Bryan Callaghan Bolat Buckham Sehule Cant Gus Klackliketupel Ray Lember South Flores Street Manlevay Cancho South Alamo Street Plorey Gil Gittinger Sima A. P Dawk Cittinger Gittinger Martin Gus Gitlinger

Descendant of Texas Revolution hero visits Alamo with relics

Mrs Wallace Settoon of Plainview visits San Antonio to view her lineage to Colonel William B. Travis. She is the sole living Travis descendant in Texas and tours the Alamo with custodian Leita Small. She displays family items including a Bible and a hairbrush used by Travis and notes Travis died at 27.

Wallace Settoon Flainviaw Willan Pargett Travis H. My Settoon Texas Travis Travis Chars Mary W. J. Griffett John Griffett Davidson John Grifted Davidson Sattoon Sethon Alamo Leite Small Thaler Abama Baylor Austinines

Huge flotilla over S A flies over

Believed to be the largest flotilla to pass through San Avitonig on aeros country. 41 Marine corps planes were tied at Randginn field Monday afternoon. Four savagrons observed lining bombing and warfare. 46 officers and 74 enlisted men travel from Quantico Virginia to participate in fleet maneuvers. The huge group will spend the night at the field then depart for the West Coast.

San Avitonig Eros Marine Corps Randginn A& Quantico Calis Une West

Man Treated After Kitchen Fire At Home

Jackson, Civaules Wy Jackson, 64, living at 218 Harriman Place, was treated for minor burns after attempting to extinguish a kitchen fire that broke out Monday morning. He was in the back yard when flames spread into the house. damage was reported.

Wy Jackson Harriman Place Warne Fivenel Daayge

Authors Chosen for History Book

Warren E. Cain of San Antonio and George Morris join Tee Roy Davidson of Houston to write the 1837 edition of the annual Texas history book for the San Houston State Historical Society. Announcement by Mr Edgar B. Stokes, state governor.

Warren E. Cain San Antonio George Morris Tee Roy Davidson Houston Texas Edgar B. Stokes State Gwestor

Baering Down on the News Baering Down on the News

Fragmentary text shows ARTHER BaER on politics and public figures with garbled lines about vice presidents and a library, plus stray phrases on ink and a few misquoted names. The readable content hints at a satirical or commentary piece. No clear events, dates, or concrete actions emerge.

Candy Plant Fires Cause Quick City Fire Trips

City firemen made two trips to the Hothmen Canady company on 21g Fash Houston street. They reported minimal damage with no significant losses. A small bus incident attributed to Urshesl caused $10 in damage on the second trip.

Hothmen Canady Company Houston Street Momory

Spanish Tragedy Talk At Blue Bonnet Hotel Meeting

The Rev Hither Hecheré Lejese of St Mary's University will discuss The Swenish Tragedy at a Tethorcat clit pt San Antono meeting held at the Blue Bonnet hotel at 72 15 ji Ha Tuesday.

Hither Hecheré Lejese St Mary's University San Antono Blue Bonnet Hotel

International Postgraduate Medical Assembly Opens Tuesday

More than 300 attendees are expected at the International Postgraduate Medical Assembly opening on Tuesday. First arrival was Dr. Fred Taissig of Washington University, who will discuss septic abortion treatment. Sessions run at hotels with registrations opening at 10 am. Speakers include Dr. Albert M. Snell, Dr. S. W. Becker, and Dr. Manuel Marlies Baez.

Kathorine 2A Mn. Tursday Registralian Sheveranga Albert M. Snell Trochester Mun S. W. Becker Chicigo Manuel Marlies Baez Mexico Gils

Funeral Set for Church Builder Rev T Y Adams

Funeral services for Rev T Y Adams of 400 Pasadena sheet who died Sunday were held Monday at Hasy ard McGollum chapel with Rev W H Johnson officiating. Adams, Baylor graduate, organized and built Woodlawn Baptist church and served Calvert Anson and Sweetwater. For years he was field secretary for the slate board of missions. Survived by widow Mrs T Adams, a brother Sam Patterson. Pallbearers Huffman Babies RL Keenan G Thorn Olis Sloan Spencer Smith and Fr R Brooks. Interment in Platonic.

T. Y. Adams Pasadena Hasyard McGollum Chapel T. ¥. Adama Sid. Antony Sam Patterson Huffman RL. Keenan G. &. Thorn Olis Sloan Spencer Smith Fr. R. Brooks

Wright Appoints Four to Police Extra Board

Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright announced the appointment of four men to the department's extra board. Head of the Tour, Charles C. Haynie, Charles Sturm, Fred J. Palmer and Orgy W. Sowell would remain on probation for six months. A successor to Fallo Hinojosa, motorcycle officer who died Sunday, will be selected from aldermen, the commissioner said.

Phil

Two L A Boys Fall From Fences Injure Two

Two boys were injured after falling from fences near Rovarl Park on Broadway. Names given include Joe Garcia 16 of 169 West Grayson street and others treated at L A hospital for injuries from a vehicle incident in the 1300 block of Broadway.

L. A BH. Green Hospital Beto Mayetti Leona Street Robert Gobzates Kenrick Arena Joe Garcia Grayson Street Broadway

Bullet Explodes In Smoker's Pipe in West Plains

In West Plains Missouri a pipe exploded when a rifle cartridge was wedged in the bowl. Hert Woody had filled the pipe with tobaccos named Lobaces and Tit it, and barely inhaled before the blast shattered the pipe and sent debris widely. No injuries reported.

Smoker West Plains Dan Woody

Remember Way Back When Reminiscence Over Bar Sales

A fragment recalls a past bar scene where a drink labeled hard-diq ver circulated and thrifty patrons used buck ets to reduce foam, reflecting vintage buying customs and bar humor.

Postoffices Hit By Thugs

Thieves robbed the Castroville postoffice on Monday, cracking a safe and stealing about $100 in cash and an undetermined amount of stamps and money orders. They entered via the rear door and forced the lock, taking petty cash from change tills. Police sought fingerprints but had few clues beyond noises heard earlier.

Castroville Pole T. D Hawking H. A Trusty Rhodes Ban Ane

Fire Laddies Look After Milady's Roast

Soldier John Adams, 41, Fort Sam Houston, received medical care after a street incident in the 100 block of South Concho Street. Firemen assisted and transported him to a hospital following the attack by three men in broad Sunday afternoon.

John Adams Fort Sam Houston South Concho Street A. Wilson East Ashby Place

Yeggs Take Gauge at Fritz Reulay Aérage

Readable text reports a burglary at Fritz Reulay aérage 407 Broadway early Sunday. Suspects allegedly entered, pried open safe, taking an estimated $200 as police were alerted Monday. The scene involved forced entry through a rear window. details remain unclear.

Yeugs Fritz Reulay Aérage Broadway Thayette Pen

Two youths shot accidentally here

Two youths were treated at Roger B. Grea hospital Monday after accidental shootings. Jack Spreng, 17, of Role 6, Box 128, was treated for a gunshot wound to the left leg while cleaning a rifle. Joseph Dudley, 11, of 123 West Josephine Street, was accidentally shot with a pistol in the left arm.

Rogert B. Grea Hospital Jack Spreng Joseph Dudley Hane

Father and son treated after gas stove fire mishap

A father and his young son were treated at Robert B. Green hospital for burns when a gas stove fire ignited their clothing. The incident occurred Monday as the family attempted to extinguish the blaze, leaving the child and man with burn injuries.

E. W. Goflott Nemarntiy Ryene Ernest Robert B. Green Hospital Girorom P Cofield

Impersonator to Perform Folklore Songs at Hotel Event

An impersonator will appear in a folklore song program at the St Anthony ballroom at 8 15 PM Monday evening. The event features Ivan Basilevsky of New York and is sponsored by the Triodh educational group of Werkman circle.

Tsa Kregior Ivan Basilevsky New York St. Anthony Educaeional Werkman Elrele

Honor Road Officials Toasted by Chamber of Commerce

Texas highway officials K Martin retiring member Judge R J Babbitt and C S Blatton newly appointed Fourth Appellate judge will be honored at a testimonial dinner in the Ploeg dope ballroom. Walter P Napier of Alamo National Bank to speak. Shrine quartet and orchestra to provide music. Invitations extended to chambers across South and Southwest Texas.

K. Martin Texas Hughway Commission Shecesso R. J. Babbitt C.S. Blatton Fourth Appellate Court Chamber of Commerce Ploeg Dope Ino Oscasion Walter P. Napier Alamo National Bank Cpl W. B. Tuttle

Woman Robbed by Two Gunmen on City Street

Miss Minnie Chapa of 727 Marth Flores Street reported to Boles Monday that she was stabbed and threatened with a pistol by two gunmen on Soledad Street, losing $4.50. An AQ token accompanied the incident as officers investigated the robbery.

Minnie Chapa Marth Flores Street Boles Soledad Street

S A Woman Hurt in Seguin Crash

Mrs. Harry Parnom of San Antonio was injured in a Sunday Seguin auto collision. She remained in critical condition at a Seguin hospital on Monday.

S. A Harry Parnom San Antonio Aéar

City to draft order on house trailer health act

San Antonio officials plan to draft a city ordinance to regulate house trailers. Health director Bishop and City Attorney Keller said a trailer lot may be established for short stays while many vehicles park illegally. Complaints about wintering trailers persist as inspectors visit sites.

San Antonio Ishop St Tome Bishop Mcense Bitton

Talking Parrot Is Taken by Thieves

Thieves took a talkative parrot from Ben Hamby at 914 West Mulberry. police report lists numerous names and addresses and various stolen items including a watch, suitcases, guns, and cash. The fragmentary OCR mentions streets in Des Moines Iowa and multiple unrelated entries.

Ben Hamby West Mulberry Avenue Norton Main Avenue F. B. Mauch Smilcase Lone Star Tee Company South Hackdecry Street West Falls Ces Arelles Sam Creceus East Park Avenue Fiaewright J. & Cockerill San Ward Rosewond Avenue

Policemen Prepared for Diet of Beans

Officers Morin and Amava arrested a Mexican on Monday morning after a 100 pound bean sack was taken from a producer. They pursued the case, but authorities could not locate the owner of the beans.

Shuarsomp Delicemert E. Morin Mr. Gas Amava

Advertising Club to Hear Philadelphia Expert Tomlinson

Philadelphia advertising manager W. W. Tomlinson will speak on The Chase Jenny to Advertising at the Advertising Club meeting at the Gun ter hotel at noon. Miss Etta Matlin will be chairman.

Ad Club Philadelphia W. W. Tomlinson Advertising Club Gunter Hotel Etta Matlin Chaiman

Want Ads Highlights and Listings Snapshot

A room home at 646 East Ashby Place for rent at $600 down and $49 monthly. A two room furnished house at 110 Westle rents monthly. A 2 room unfurnished hall at 122 Panama listed for 826 monthly. Daily sales items range from 25 to 25. A 1993 Gueyrotet master coupe with recomissioned motor at about 349. A walnut dining set offered at 450. Fairbanks Morse 37 horsepower engine wanted. Classification references noted.

East Ashby Place

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