Ink by the San Antonio postmaster general outlined
A fragmented San Antonio column praises New Deal pens and post office reforms. It highlights postmaster general Shinvan Evans’s move to replace clumsy pens, notes local figures like Willie, Rich, and photographers, and nimbly sketches a bustling civic scene with jokes and anecdotes from Alamo Plaza to the Bandera road.
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San Antonio
Uncle Sam
Texas
Lillian Evens
Washtoy
Postoffice
Shinvan Evans
Ranger
Air Instruction Report for Regular Army Officers and Cadets
Regular army officers and flying cadets reported at Abndelph field on Monday for flying instruction. Cadets who completed primary training will begin flight activity this week with parachute and airplane familiarization.
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Ab Ndelph Fleld
Ereas
Sedy
Communion plates stolen from Christ Church
Thieves visited the Church of Christ and took communion plates from the vestry in the 100 block area. Rev. Dennen P. Sowell reported the incident with details from R. E. Bryer, the church manager, noting additional missing items and concerns.
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Our Allver
Ihieves
Shewe Agenus
Chriat
Denen P. Sowell
Vantity
Debated Laredo Route Ends in Stalemate at Plaza Hotel
More than 101 property owners and public officials clashed over routing the new Laredo highway in a two hour meeting at the Plaza hotel. Three routes were debated Quintana road Frio City road and Somerset road with federal support leaning to Somerset but warnings of delays harming federal money for San Antonio plans. A committee led by F J Marshall C A Fowler H R Kirkpatrick and M C Gonzales was appointed to seek a compromise while stressing Kelly Field may be abandoned if construction stalls.
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New Laredo Highway
Plaza Hotel
Bexdr County
State Highway Department
Whea
Quintans Road
Frio City
Somerset Road
Kelly Field
L. B. Clegg
Naonal Aftairs Committee
San Antonio
Aux
F. J. Marshall
Prio City Road
C. & Fowler
Quibtena
Rend
von Ormy
Taotlon
J. HR. Kirkpatricx
Quintana Road
M. C. Gonzales
Weaterm
I. Ewig
County
Tobin Land Deal Verbal Exchange Recorded by City Officials
A seven year old verbal land swap between B J Lamm and the late Mayor John W Tobin is to be recorded at Lamm’s request. The deal involved abandoning the old bed of San Pedro Creek east of South Flores street in exchange for land through which the stream’s course was redirected. City Commission Brenday authorized Mayor C K Quin to execute a deed of exchange.
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B.J. Lamm
John W. Tobin
Lamm
San Pedro Creek
South Flores Street
Brenday
C. K. Quin
Three San Antonio Substations Close Due to Low Business
Three post office sub stations in San Antonio were closed Monday for lack of business. Station No. 6 at 12 South Presa, No. 7 at 3 Ban Fe dro avenue, and No. T at 1313 South Flores Street were shut, officials announced.
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Ban Antonio
Veteran sergeant to lecture church group in city talks
World War II veteran Sergeant Anthony W. OConnor will give a lecture to a church group Tuesday at Redmens ball room 1121 Soledad street under the guidance of the Ladies Guild.
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Anthony W. O'Connor
P. of
Redmen's Ball
Soledad Street
Sue Anteeinan
U S Court to Close Tuesday in San Antonio Planned Holiday
The U S Court in San Antonio will be closed Tuesday for a federal building holiday. Most offices will be shut with only a few departments remaining open for essential functions.
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U.S. Court
San Antonio Torstay
Hily
Federal
Man Drowns at Helotes Lake Picnic
Jose Rosales twenty of 429 Flore javonue drowned while swimming with a group at Helotes Lake Sunday. A widow and more children survive him.
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Helotes
Jose Rosales
Flore Javonue
Army Officer Returns to Kelly Field
Capt. Rey H. Greene, previously serving with the Eighth Corps area headquarters, has been relieved from duty and returned to Kelly Field for reassignment.
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Kelly
Rey H. Greene
Tree Army
Eighth Corps
Druy
al Corp
Man Sues Bell Phone for 25000 Over Bursting Ear
Joseph A. Burkholdt of 147 Mauroe street filed a federal suit Monday against Bell Telephone Company seeking 25000 in damages. He alleges prior reported trouble with his Lambert 22222 line before December 2, 1932, and that after an employee repaired the line he heard a loud noise when attempting to dial. The blast allegedly burst his eardrum and impaired hearing in the left ear.
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Federal District Cours
Joseph A. Burkholdt
Mauroestrep
Boublwister Bell Telephone Company
Burkholdt
SARRAN URGES SAFE AND SANE Fourth of July
Fire Chief Sarran urged San Antonians to celebrate the Fourth of July safely and sanely. He warned of deaths and injuries to children from fireworks and estimated property losses at about 3800,000 annually nationwide. He urged skipping fireworks to prevent losses and injuries.
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Sureran
San Antonians
Dsr
Weber Ordered to Camp Bullis for Active Duty
Lieut Col John E K Weber, infantry reserve, and others in the class are ordered to active duty effective July 5 at Camp Bullis. Officers listed include Raymond K Brown Wilmary O Lackle Harry G Wharton Jr San Antonio Harold F Blodgett Cran Llul Charles E B McMurrey Caliss and S Summers Jr Fort Worth.
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John ‘Ek. Weber
Infantry Reserve
Berar County Democratic Executive Committee
Éla
Camp Bullis CM
Commissioners Reelect Civil Service Board Members
Street Commissioner Paull E. Steffler and Tax Commissioner Frank M. Bushick were re elected to the police and fire departments civil service board. Mayor Quin and Police Commissioner Phil Wright are not eligible. Park Commissioner Jacob Rubiola said he will replace one of them after December 21 but may not have time until then.
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Police Board
Paull E. Steffler
Tax
Frank M. Bushick
Rial Board
Police and Fire Departments
Civil Service
C. J
Quin
Mire
Follce
Phil
Wright
Jacob Rubiola
Rubiola
Steffler
Bushick
Postal Men in Corpus Christi Convention
Corpus Christi hosts a joint convention of San Antonio and Corpus Christi postal clerks and carriers representing government service. The meeting will run two days through July 4 at the Downlawn postoffice with 31 participants.
County Bond Vote Plans Dropped
County Judge Frost Woodhull said plans to let Bexar voters decide a $350000 highway right of way bond were abandoned to avoid invalidating the ballot when paired with a beer bill and repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Alternate funding ideas include emergency warrants or a special election after voter expression. Rights of way must be purchased for state highway work with a federal July 1 grant.
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Frost Woodhull
Bexar
Woodhwit
P. L. Anderson
Woodhut
State Highway Department
Five Victims Treated After City Auto Crashes
Five traffic accident victims were treated at Robert B. Green hospital late Sunday into Monday. José Aguirre, 60, unconscious after being struck in the 800 block of South Frio Street. Ruby Mae Jackson, 28, of 225 Nogatitos Street, bruised after a vehicle collision. William Franz, 22, of 110 Lowell Street, hurt when his car overturned at Cassiano and Nogatitos. George Brownworth, 21, of Relty Field, injured at Navarro and East Houston. Frank Aczman, 47, of 4703 South Flores Street, hurt in a crash at Medina and San Fernando.
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Robert B. Green Hospital
José Aguirre
South Frio Street
Ruby Mae Jackson
Nogatitos Street
Ariraute
William Franz
Lowell Street
Cassiano End
Nogatitos Streets
George -Brownworth
Relty Field
Navarro
East Houston
Frank Aczman
South
Flores
Medina Fnd
San Parnando
AY Américas
Economy Moves Hit U S District Attorney Office
Two clerks were retired on furlough without pay in the United States district attorney's department for the district as part of nationwide economy cuts. Mrs. Ann Riley, about two years in the local office, and Miss Addie A Hill in the El Paso office were affected.
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U. 8
U. S
United States District Attorney's Department
John TD. Hartmen
Ann Riley
Addie A. Hill
el Paso
Squirrel Attack Sparks Fatal Yard Controversy
A resident at 1008 South Presa Street faced a bizarre incident when a stray squirrel appeared in his yard on Sunday. The animal bit his left hand as he tried to shoo it away and, in response, he killed the squirrel to determine if it carried rabies.
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Ricks
South Presa Street
Toots Weighs In For Morning Grievance On Tennis Match
The noisy exchange opens with weary banter about a late start and refunds. Patricia and Haverbolt spar over blame and performance while a sense of fatigue and stubborn patience colors the exchange in a dampened, comic tone.
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Hayerhalt
Patricia
Haverbolt
Bia
Mean 16 More Chicken Thieves And The New Austrian American Design
A fragmentary feature describes a fashion piece with a white organdy gown, leaf embroidery, bolero jacket, and a crystal bandeaux sli adorned with colors. The piece links to a design by an Austrian American designer while a photographer credits the moment and a personal note hints at social scenes and aging perspectives.
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Hier
Crystal Field
Graduation Gifts and Etiquette for Non-Announced Grads
Dear Miss de Peyster asks if it is proper to send gifts to a high school graduate who did not send an announcement. The writer notes six neighbors in her son’s class began together and wonders about polite gift giving, suggesting a small gesture may be appropriate and reflecting a courteous urge to honor the graduates.
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Miss de Peyster
Four victims wounded in San Antonio shootings over weekend
Four persons were confined to hospital Monday after a series of shootings and stabbings in San Antonio. Victims include Morris Beeler in critical condition from a bullet wound through the mouth, taxi driver Felix Banthez shot in the leg, Jesse Cardenas shot in the head, and Jose Villareal badly cut on the face and hands during attacks on Laredo and Arsenal streets. Police reported an unidentified gunman and two aiding men were involved.
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Robert B. Green
San Antonio
Morris Beeler
M. E. T. Yard
Felix Banthez
Balinas Street
Victory Auto Livory
South
Comal Street
Clint
Lite Keifer
Atu Av
Aids to Beauty Finger Wave Tips Return to Pattern
A guide notes a quick fix for a lost finger wave using moistened hair ends, tissue paper, and pins. It suggests drying for setting and reshaping by curling each tendril over the fingers, while steam and heat aid restoration of the original wave pattern.
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Noamed
And I Remember When- By J A Haley Acting Deputy Administrator
The piece recounts early 20th century military enlistment experiences. It notes 27 young men enlisted at Fort Sam Houston for West Point preparatory study with War Department authorization and assignment to regiments.
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Ft. Sam
Fort Sam Houston
United States Military Academy
Army Post
War Department
Man Injured After Iron Bar Attack Near City
Victim identified as Joe WUT, FUG BONG eTLO, received treatment at Robert B. Green Hospital over the weekend after a Tealdont allegedly struck him on the head with an iron bar. Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses.
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Joe Wut
Robert B. Green
Hijurica
Tealdont
Camp Bullis to Observe Parents Day July Fourth
C M T to observe Parents Day at Camp Bullis on July 4 with a special program for parents of students. A review drill track meet and dance are planned with students invited as guests throughout the day. Testing the C M T with regular army units will observe July 4 as a full holiday with scheduling to the observed parade. A 48 gun salute at noon will be fired by Barry B Twelfth Field Artillery and the Twenty third Infantry Band will play at reveille.
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Camp Bullis C. M.T
Barry B
Twelfth Field Artillery
atHotic Misic
Reveille
Fire at Arsenal Causes $200 Damage
Firemen battled a small blaze in a box of gun supplies at the arsenal. Damage estimated at 200 dollars. The fire was confined to a section of the warehouse. authorities reported the incident after flames were extinguished.
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Sau
Ueted
Sman
Truck Destroyed by Fire on Street A
A truck on Street A was destroyed by a fire reported near 221 West Marilyn Street. Firemen responded promptly and contained the blaze, with initial reports indicating the fire started in the vehicle. No injuries were listed and the cause remains under investigation.
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A. Sacks
Marilyn
Ff Biosk
Bruana Viata
Beers Quaf fared Last Change July Fourth
San Antonio beer dealers awaited the Fourth of July crowd as the city moved to padlock establishments selling the new 9.2 beer after Tuesday. Mayor Quin planned court action to close outlets, citing a beer war with bootleggers and protests from legitimate dealers. Police would track illicit venues while injunctions were readied. Some dealers planned to close by Tuesday night, despite a few vowing defiance.
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San Antonio
G.E. Quin
Broadway
Tiayue
Paul Wright
T. D. Dobbs
Lquor
Exchange Plan Aids Post Offices Across Nation
Washington bulletin announces adoption of an exchange plan by the postoffice department to supply needs of postoffices as part of the national economy program. Local offices are advised to submit information on surplus material for reuse including mail sacks and trucks.
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Postoffice Department
Washington, D.C
Postoffice
Robbery Victim Taken to Hospital After City Attack
Adilon Bustos, 32, was injured by a blunt instrument during a four-man robbery at West Marlin and Citolo streets early Sunday. Taken to hospital, he recovered from a severe head wound after lying unconscious in a vacant lot for hours. Police said the victim was robbed of $27.
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Adilon Bustos
Norm Sabings Street
West Marlin
Citolo
World war ships and exhbition jokes at Santa Monica
Santa Monica July 3. A chaotic, humorous column mocks the London trip by the American delegation and the German air war tech. It notes an army navy and marine exhibition and a wife’s quip about lax money, ending with a casual comment on current events.
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Santa Monica
New York
Alus- Point
London
Congress
Army
Navy
Marine
Avhatien
Starioa
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