Fateful Career of San Antonio Board of Education Reporter
Jef Davis chronicles a long tenure covering San Antonio boards of education. His dull early career turns vivid with one trustee’s ink hurled at him and a fatal incident. The profile traces his rise from Steckenridgs High School to reporting assignments and later supervision roles, noting subscriber value and shifting duties.
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Jef Davis
Giost
Ne Verdam
Steckenridgs
Noapd
Tan Aptanlo
Portraits of a San Antonio Courtroom Clerk and Judge
Fragmented OCR paints a portrait of a court district with a clerk, Judge W. S. Anderson, and a constellated cast including a TV loving Attorney, a restless reporter, and a themed courtroom corridor. The piece notes a “no smoking” sign, occasional divorce filings, and bonds for alleged offenders.
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Berar
Jurike
W. 5
Anderson
Une
Courtroom chatter marks divorce beat in local offices
In a candid portrait of legal life, lawyers and judges mingle informally in small rooms to shape charges for juries. The piece follows W. W. McCaury and Judge Frederick Slevens amid daily routines in their offices, noting the busy divorce practice and the tangled blend of law, politics, and local life as candidates travel to rural areas and engage with farmers and communities.
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Ib Ali
W. We McCaury
Jude Frederick Slevens
Uute
Judge Slevens
Auto Victims Treated At Hospital In Weekend Attacks
Weekend auto incidents sent several people to hospitals. Raymond Chasteen and Elmer Allgood were struck on North Zerramora Street and later hit three cars. Chasteen suffered internal injuries. Mrs Ivan Watterson was treated for broken ribs after a hit and run. Lela Mae Howard was knocked down on East Crockett Street. Carmen Huron reported a bat assault and robbery. a suspect was arrested. Johnny Jones was struck en route to a dance. Monroe Applewhite received a stab wound on Montana Street.
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Raymond Chasteen
Moberly Street
Zerramora Street
Elmer Allgood
Robert B. Geren Hospital
Tim
Ivan Watterson
South St. Mary's Street
Watterson
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
Watt
Johnny Jones
East Crockett Street
Monroe
Carmichael
Montana Street
Man Granted Pauper’s Oath After Liquor Fine Case
William B Teed, a homeowner and father of seven, was allowed to take the poor debtor oath before US Commissioner Paul A. Lorkhart after a November 9, 1931 liquor charge fine of 100 dollars. Teed admitted ownership of a homestead and no ear, but lack of funds justified the oath. He was sentenced in Atmscasa county for releasing beer and whiskey and given six months to pay, with 30 days already served in jail.
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William B Teed
Lyole
United States
Paul A. Lorkhart
Egberh Schwippe
Teed
Reed
Atmscasa
Grace
Jal
Lions to Hear Talk on Air Force at Luncheon
Lions club hosts Lieut Carl Orkine of Randolph Field for a luncheon program about the air force. Attendance prizes include six airplane sides donated by Dudley Alder. AG Wietendorfer presides as the meeting features bugle entertainment.
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Carl +. Orkine
Randolph Field
Lions
We Blaze Bole
Dudley R. Alder
Hower Atrines
Wietendorfer
Man Found Dead. Inquest Slated for Sunday
Porfiria Slion, 50, was found dead in the doorway of his home at 162 West Caynmerce Street. Police report natural causes as likely. Justice of the Peace John F. Onion will oversee an inquest. Alebe Undertaking Company holds the body.
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Porfiria Slion
Caynmerce Street
Polfer Manday
Justice of the Peace
John F. Onion
Alebe Undertaking Company
Cowboy Dies After Horse Falls Near Coffeyville
Cooperated with W. Waursler Ray, 21, a familiar roper on the Tawry line south of Coffeyville, was killed today when his horse stumbled and fell after he had roped a calf. Landmark incident reported from Coffeyville, Kansas, on July 4.
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Copfeyvelle
Kan
W.waursler Ray
Tawry
Coffeyville
Keller
Mrs Rice Named to Tulsa School Post
Mrs Jon A Rice of Wentmoorland College has been appointed director of pupil classification in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, schools. This marks a key administrative posting in the district’s education staff.
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Rice
Tulsa
Jon A. Rice
Te Austiber Fneatty
Wentmoorland College
Ling
Yoline Af
Gritlin
Tilia
Ortanoma
Former Jailer Appointed to Customs Service
Jono H Mintey once county Jailer received Monday appointment to the local customs service as deputy collector in the district. McKay will be stationed at Ban Seyson to fill a vacancy caused by Jack Webb's death. He will oversee a large Rio Grande Big Bend region after leaving the county jail following a dispute with Sheriff Albers Hausser over molasses served to prisoners.
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Customs Service
Jono H. Mintey
H. Crtulla
McKay
Ban- Seyson
W. JL. Barler
Jack Webb
Jaller
Rio Grande
Teachers to Get SUA Pay Warrants in San Antonio
Approximately 509 San Antonio school teachers will receive warrants from the Gal Antonio board of education on Tuesday. The first series totals 340000 with 550000 due in all. nine-month teachers receive one fourth May salary in warrants while 12-month volunteers get one third. Redemption expected to begin in October, says Paul Scholz.
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San Antonio
Gal Antonio Board
Education
Paul Scholz
Business Manger
Scholz
Octuber
Federal Officers Depart for Waco
A party of federal officials prepared Monday to depart for Waco where a session before Judge Charles Boynton will begin within hours. Among those leaving were District Attorney John D. Hartman and Deputies Russell Wins and Mark Hance, stenographer Grace Jones, Marshal Scott O. Witte and chief deputy Fleet White, Willis Johnson deputy US marshal, and T. H. Thoresory deputy district clerk.
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Waco
Charles Boynton
Momndy Hightoni
John D. Hartman
Gangstal
Ils
Russell Wins
Mark Hance
Auto Kills Mayor in Kansas Near Augusta
Tyons Mayor John LiMcClintock, age eight, was killed in an automobile accident near Augusta late yesterday. The tragedy occurred as the city official was traveling with no further details released pending investigation.
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AUTO
Hutchingon
Kans
John LiMcClintock
Tyons
Augusta
San Antonio Observes Independence Day with Weeklong Events
San Antonio staged three major holiday observances beginning Monday. Activities included a large outing at the fairgrounds with a bath girl revue and dancing, patriotic exercises by the United War Veterans council at Koehler Park, and a barbecue and rodeo at the Media ranch on the Scenic Loop. Proceeds support veteran relief through American Legion Post No 2.
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San Antonio
A. Lorge
Hotme
Ube Fale
Lae Seo Antwnin Junior Chamber of Commerce
United War Veterana Council
Koehler Park
Charles R. Howland
Perry 5. Robertson
Werel Grothe
Madia Ranch
Scevie Loop
Te Alama Post No 2
Line American Legion
Hiccough Victim Prolongs Painful Fifth Day At Local Hospital
After four days of hiccups, five year old Baitima Obdo of 1017 West Martin Street was treated at Robert B Green Hospital Monday without relief. Doctors pursued additional remedies. Meanwhile Josephine Trevino, 48, of 207 Wingate Street, was admitted with burns to her feet, and Lorine Clemons, 20, of 130 North Uaredo Street, a hospital worker, suffered burns to her hands when a coffee urn overturned on Monday.
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Baitima Obdo
West Martin Street
Robert 'B. Green ‘Hospital
Seth A Temedy
Greast Kent
Josephine ‘Trevino
Wingate Street
Burna
Lorine Clemons
Uaredo Street
Houston Woman Killed in Gulfport Crash
Mrs J T Hardee of Houston formerly Nugent was killed when the automobile she and her husband were driving overturned after skidding on gravel eight miles west of Bay St Louis. The fatal crash occurred yesterday while en route to the Mississippi coast.
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Gulfport
Miss
J. T. Hardee
Houston
Nugent
Bay St. Louis
Hunt Killer of Soldier Hunt Killer of Soldier
Private Carol Howard, 26, mechanic in the Sixty seventh Service Squadron at Randolph Field, was shot and killed at a Pearsall filling station as cars waited for mood waters to recede. Detectives Ruhnke and Williamson questioned two men, who said they left Pearsall before the shooting. The gunman was believed to have tried to cross the flooded district toward Mexico.
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Carol Howard
Randolph Field
Moodwaters
Peaverfly
Mondey
Howard
Pearsall
Joe Ruhnke
L. A. Williamson
Mexico
Mystery surrounds 1508 mission as pilots arrive in Yokohama
In Yokohama a group of 15 American aviation pilots arrives aboard the President Toov ee bound for Shanghai. The airmen, largely U S Army reserve officers led by Cal J H Jouett of New Orleans, fueled speculation about their mission. Rumors say they were contracted by the Chinese nationalist government with a year’s advance.
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Yokohama
Jay
Cnbr
President Toovee
Shanghai
United States Army Reserve
Cal. J. H. Jouett
New Orleans
L. R. Holao
Holbrook
Stanking
Stolen Horse and Pets Reported in Local Thefts
A white Persian cat was stolen from K Collins at 143 Pauley Street. F F Nicholson reported a horse missing from his property. Gasoline, twenty gallons, was taken from English Service Station at 3302 South Presa Street per manager H V Berry. A B Rose reported clothing stolen from 1630 North Tarmilton Street.
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le Avlivs
K. Collins
Pauley ‘Street
F. F. Nicholson
Sandmeyer Street
South Presa Street
H. V. Berry
A. B. Rose
North Tarmilton Witreet
Beakley Dies in San Antonio at 64
Dr Beakley died at 1 30 a m Monday at Nix hospital after an heart attack. He was 64 and had lived in San Antonio for 36 years. A renowned eye ear nose and throat specialist, he practiced medicine there many years.
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Beakley
Hospital Dy
Monslay
Nix Hospital
San Anno
Firecracker Burns Fulton Avenue Boy on July Fourth
A Fulton Avenue boy was injured Monday during Independence Day celebrations when a firecracker exploded near him. The incident occurred near Robert B. Gener hospitality at noon. Leroy Helnknt, 11, sustained burns while others were reportedly safe amid efforts to enforce the ban.
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Fulton Avenue
Burns
Robert B. Gener
Leroy Helnknt
Ambions
Woman Treated After Pistol Drops During Night Incident
A woman was treated at Robert B. Green hospital after a pistol dropped and discharged Sunday night. Police officers J. J. Calderon and detectives Leonard and Pesrow responded to the scene to secure the area and investigate the accident.
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Anna Lougheim
Robert B. Green Hospital
J. J. Calderon
Jff
Leonard Ape
H.C. Pesrow
Man to Argue With Six Women at Picnic Event
A panel titled Man to Argue With Six Women will occur at Brankenridge Park on Tuesday evening. Captain G. Benham will chair a discussion featuring six women from diverse groups including Women’s Toteas Urnal League for Peace and Freedom, American Association of University Women, National Education Association, Business and Professional Women, National Council of Jewish Women, and National Organizations. The event, aiming to present a woman’s view on disarmament, will be followed by general discussion. Reservations for mealtime may be made with Dr. Hivans or Mindred Harrigan.
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Brankenridge Park
G. Benham
Day E
Acame
Women
Toteas
Urnal League For Peace and Freedom
Olin W. Archer
Americal Association of University Women
Lesler Richter
The
National Education Association
Pearl Johnson
Business and Professional Women's Clubs
A. S. Weiner
National Council of Jewish Women
Moss Sarah Schmidt
Nationals
AL Esch
Anny Mans
Hivans
Clarrison
Mindred Harrigan
Federal Judges Remain at Offices in San Antonio
In May a hallway gathering saw two San Antonio federal judges, Mesollan and Duval Weet, still active in their offices despite retirement. They conducted routine business on the fourth floor, though no court was held that day.
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Ott
San Anonio
Mesollan
Duval
Liquor case ends in arrest for Vivian Huron
Police report Vivian Huron arrested by prohibition agents after a chase across the city. They found a brewery and a beer house on Morales and Ficose streets and seized 437 pints. Huron pleaded guilty and posted a $600 bond.
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Vivian Huron
Huron
Ecal Po
Piensa Street
Vbmfresh
Morales Street
Ficose
Buran
Turon
Furon
Southern Route Air Mail Losses Reported for Gaia Routes
Postmaster P. G. Jleas Tuesday announced June totals showing the southern route to Ben Antonio and connections with Mexico gained mail weight while northern and western routes posted declines. June figures record 1041 pounds 12 ounces sent north, with May at 1600 plus ounces. western totals dropped from May to June, with May figures around 457 pounds 1 ounce and June lower.
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Air Npil
Ben Antonio
Mexico
P. G
Jleas
Yandleg
Grocers Turn to Building New Store to Pay Debts
In Joliet on July 4, Anton and John Grohac, grocers, plan to erect a new store to settle debts. They lack cash and propose workers build the shop in exchange for wages against bills. about fifty men agree to join, hoping to secure work and stabilize business.
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Joliet
Anton
John Grohac
Neen
Ius Cary
Austom
Chambers to Get Reception on Return to San Antonio
Mayor C W Chambers arrives Tuesday from Washington to celebrate Garner's nomination influence. reception planned at Missouri Pacific station with speakers platform, parade to Plaza hotel for breakfast. organizers urge all residents to attend. Tyelde residents urged to join in.
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Iise
C. W W. Chambers
Chicsgt
John N. Garner
Paul Steffier
Business Med
Texas
Garner
Missouri Pacific
Willam Ochse
Mayor Chambers
Shout Garner
Ochae Ani
Chile
Chambers
Nic King
Youngs Crook
Fo. Koladzie
KTLA
WOAT
San
Plaza Hotel
A. K. Becker
Jack White
Youngs Cronk
Tyelde
San Antonio
Washington
Wea
Politician Tours Oklahoma Farm Amid Speech Fatigue
Claremore dispatch details a political figure resting after a grueling month of speeches. The speaker recalls Roosevelt’s aviation trip and notes internal party tensions, cannibalism jibe about delegates, and contrasts with California versus Texas loyalties.
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Claremore
Okla
Roosevelt
Tharew
California
Texas
Tesas
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