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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1938
Page
12
The piece catalogs Spanish English slang and slangy terms such as tacuche for shoe, caboy for shoes, hilarity about copper button police, and a glossary of quirky words. It mentions performers and events in Wichita Falls and New York, with notes on contests and theatre motions, reflecting a bustling cultural page with scattered anecdotes.
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Frazer chosen president of the Molar Transport club as 350 members from Fort Sant Houston and nearby shops vote during World Woe era. Other officers include Snejofled Ine Pure as vice president and William Betlens as secretary treasurer. Election of alternate leaders scheduled for the annual reunion at Ganip Newmneyle on March 19.
Aoauit tin Whlel E.G. Murthy of Harbes county sues Teotie United Gins Pipe Line Company of Houston for 3420 dollars alleging death and disease from polluted water. Complaint claims the March 4 1937 opening of the line polluted streams in Knees county causing cattle deaths and market losses.
The U S Treasury announces bids on tenders at United bases totaling fifty million dollars. Secretary Morgonian stated that bids will be received for federal registry banks up to Monday morning.
A birthday gala for the President is planned at Municipal Auditorium on Saturday at 4:30 PM. The event, organized by Provident Council and supported by the National Foundation for the TANMUO, aims to raise funds through a dance. Local officials and San Antonio representatives will attend, with proceeds directed to community projects and logistics coordinated by New Work.
San Antonio pastors unveil a portable baptistry designed to bring baptism to the afflicted. A gantry-style container eight by three by three feet fits on a frame and can be loaded in a car to reach patients at home or hospital bedside. The device, praised by Rev. Guy Mayfield and Rev. J D Armintead, will be demonstrated at church events and may be adopted by churches worldwide to serve those unable to attend services.
The Dealers Plan One Day Convention will feature secretary and general major at the National Association. Delegates, gammers, and regional leaders are invited to Gunter on September 14 for the gathering. Speeches by notable figures are expected to shape future dealer activities.
Five persons were injured and two drivers questioned after a two car collision at a busy city intersection. Witnesses report one vehicle struck a curb, then was struck by another car. Emergency crews transported victims to nearby hospital for treatment.
Police Chief Owen W. Riday notes a drive led by Mrs Eminal Temignet, execut ive of the Workers Alliance, to organize workers at a shelter site on Gundabuse Street. The plan aims to mobilize union supporters to demand higher wages and better conditions, with officials cautioning against forced strikes and signaling further actions to come.
Henry, a 24 year old ex-pigman, stands accused of shooting Arthur Sivedsi in the Mont Carlo Inn after midnight on November 1. The jury began deliberations, but reports indicate the panel remained deadlocked at morning and by Friday evening the judge hoped for a verdict by 9:30 a.m. observers noted difficulty reaching agreement.
Kiwanis club announced a contest for high school students to write the best essay on the constitution. The winner receives a copy of the original constitution, with a bronze shrine as a native symbol. Judge is Dol. Herbert M. White, with a cash prize awarded by committee members including Wred Orsinger and Werner Backmend.
The Gospel Institute on Callaghan and Labor streets will dedicate at 3 p.m. Sunday with Dr. Petty F P Webb, pastor of Flesh Gnptlsé Church, preaching. A special program will be presented under Rev. J D B Sayers. The mission school will operate from Monday at the educational painting commerce, announced Saturday by Rev. Sayers.
A chaotic dispatch notes plans by Lutheran Churchmen to organize a nationwide group. Names mentioned include Grace Eutherare, Rev. George W. Selyrdl of Houston, Rev. Max Heinrich of van Antonie, and Rev. A. Scherer of Grice Vukneran. The article references a February meeting and possible formation activities.
L. E. Zander Lixton of the Furchasy Credit company was elected president of the Independent Automobile Finance group on Saturday. He succeeds W. E. Dean, who held the post previously, after faster tenant placement was found via Light Want Ads.
The Ku tires New Yorkers sought to collect 9820 from two college youths for injuries from a highway accident near Gadde on November 20, 12495. The case was transferred from the thirty seventh district court to federal court due to diversity of residence. Plaintiffs Frank Centonze and wife Betty Centonze and Stephen Alockhouse, all of California, say they were permanently displaced when their car collided with Calin Mackenzie of Hollywood driving a Mackenzie car claimed to have faulty brakes and speeding. They say they spent months in a capital hospital in Breckenridge while en route from California to New York at the time of the collision.
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