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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1935
Page
8
Unverified reports from a Texas Entomology faculty member discuss walking ticks and related ethics. The piece references Dr. M A Stewart examining tick behavior, plus anecdotes about actors Lee Kirby and Ben Seavell, their roles, and stage history.
Garbo steps into public life in Hollywood for the first time since retreat, appearing at a ceremony amid noted presence of Marlene Dietrich aides and onlookers. The event underscores Garbo's enduring allure as a reclusive film icon returning to public view.
Hollywood chatter and casting notes from Los Angeles reveal Ann Harding was offered the lead opposite Gary Cooper in Peter Ibbetson with plans to adapt the George du Maurier story. The piece notes Harding’s health trip to the Orient, industry shifts at Fox and Warner Brothers, and various star movements in radio and stage to screen projects.
E Newman of San Antonio sues the Alamogordo Downs track and Western Union Telegraph for damages claiming misrouted or delayed betting telegrams affected his wagers on January 15 in Mercury Texas. He alleges $59 won and $10 win ticket paid but officials refused refund, seeking recovery for lost funds.
Funeral services for Miss Anna Meyer of 144 North Street will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Josephs Cathedral. The Rev. Sinnteey will officiate with burial in St. Joseph’s parish cemetery. Miss Meyer died in a hospital after a pedestrian found her unconscious at the side of her house following a fall from a second floor window. She sustained broken ribs and a fractured shoulder. Survived by eight sisters in San Antonio, Houston, Floresville, and Our Lady of the Lake College, with another sister in Houston, all members of Catholic parishes.
The Y M C A plans a Saturday tribute to Pat Patterson, honoring his service as a teacher of physical education and his role as a director in San Antonio. The event marks Patterson's recognition by the department and includes a formal day named for him.
Field Secretary of foreign missions Jpines O. Reavis will preach at Past Presbyterian Church Abila on Sunday. Pastor Hill announced a foreign mission offering will be taken at 9 30 a m. The notice also mentions engagement news and several local names in a fragmented, garbled report.
A crowded Friday evening featured Carla's performance among society guests including Mrs Henry Sroight Mrs Walter Nolte Miss Josephine Tenn es Mrs Lewis Krums Beck and many more. Notable events included a recital by Miss Bertha Berliner and plans for the San Carlo Opera company to present Darnen at the Texas theater with open house for Miss Stella de Aptis.
Senator Robert F Wegner of New York outlined labor legislation ideas including a proposed child labor measure and federal facilitation. The item details schedule and radio program listings linked to his broadcast and related musical and cultural features on the CBS network with various performers and orchestras.
Baptist training unions in San Antonio begin Sunday at 3 pm with Dr. Lambdin of Nashville in charge. Dr. Lambdin edits the B. T. 17 literature department. Classes run daily through February 3 from 3 pm to 9:15 pm, focusing on training for the school.
Chalk artist William A. Bixler will speak at Hirkland Park Church of God on an upcoming Sunday afternoon. The event will close with a dedication of the Baptistry painting recently completed, announced by Rev. N H Hollokny.
A bouquet of social updates from Sedalia includes travel plans for Adele Sedalia and the Mesdy family February departure to Howslom, a Riverside Park School Parent-Teacher Day with graduates listed, and a Gunter Street show luncheon honoring Mrs Stanley Bremer. Attendees include Sigma Delta Phi sisters and Beta Zeta escorts, with festive pastel decor and cocktails.
San Antonio figures Anne Cowl, once of New York, and Frank Meador of San Saba plan to make their permanent home in San Antonio. The couple, tied by marriage to Gre Grendi, widow of the late financier Jay Gawd, arrive amid public interest and Meador’s prior banking and theater connections in New York.
Jon Wiel, aged 29, former AAU chef, died of heart attacks in Bremerton. He served 47 years in fire and held posts including commander of Tipmen at Amespolis and Puget Sound Navy. He was noted as a fighter and once captured 15 armed Indians during a patrol. His sons Benton and Kennet died earlier. Admiral Goonla praised his service.
A Denver church announces Young People's Day led by Rev Radgat Airbbare and Mrs I Crawford. The event features a sermon by Walter Bohm and a series of activities for youth, with notes on a nearby sale and unrelated notices in the parish bulletin.
Washington January 28 strong opposition to immediate conscription of industry was voiced by Gen Hugh 8 Janina to the House War committee. He argued the wartime economy must preserve price controls and wage policies while avoiding inflation. A five pound house at 20 Bailey Avenue is listed for sale at 2750 dollars in the classified ads.
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