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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1938
Page
14
A杂? fragmented reminiscence piece surveys Brackenridge Park sunken garden theater names and local lore. It recounts Johnson’s failed poll for the theater’s correct name, cites misattributions such as Heroes park and Sunken Garden theater, and recalls historical local figures and venues.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Ominre Davis, 72, of 13 Warwick poulevanis, will be held Wednesday in Atlanta. A lifelong resident of Amite, Louisiana, she had five in San Antonio for MW you's and was a member of the Presbyterian church. Survivors include her daughter Miss Roy Evelyn Davis of San Antonio, son Stanley F. Davis of Washington, and several relatives in Amite, La. brothers Tre A. B. Conner of Lexington and Sinney & Conner of Amite.
The San Antonio Light invites amateurs to enter the Last Snapshot contest with cash prizes including a folding Fox camera and three cash awards. Rules require eligible photographers to submit negatives and prints by Friday noon, with unmounted photos under 100 inches in print dimension. Entries are published and returned after the contest week, with submissions restricted to non professional photographers affiliated with The Light.
The six week contest entries must include a caption identifying any person in a photo. All images are judged nationally at the end of the contest. Submitters must certify that their photo is original and not substantially similar to another entry. The rules cover subjects including children, sports, hobbies, recreation, and informal portraits.
San Antonio Reserve Officers Association plans a farewell ceremony for Col W Tuttle a senior reserve officer at the Salad pool Fort Stim Houston. The event includes Indhigo swimming from 5 to 7 pm and a reception with a barbecus as commending officer Tuttle reaches retirement age and a secretary of war note records their service.
A satirical column by Arthur Bugs Baer mocks political events with wordplay on Roosevelt and Republicans. The piece critiques campaign theatrics and political rhetoric, portraying a fast paced, boastful tone about a presidential speaking tour and public reception.
Maverick County geologists announce a discussion on the Cretaceous stratigraphy of Maverick County. The event titled Topic A will be held Friday by the South Texas Geologic Society. Speakers include Caney Wellington of Alamoda Bank bulletin and others.
A bystander, Jesus Purrias, 54, suffered severe injuries Tuesday after two cars collided at Colo Rudy and Ruiz streets. Car drivers Carlos Gill, 27, and Juan Sates, 34, were involved. Gill was booked on aggravated assault for striking a pedestrian. Purrias was taken to Robert H. Green Hospital with serious injuries.
Final rites for Fred Robert Allen a former Morgan Woodward credit manager will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday from Porter Loring chapel with Dr. John W. Darby officiating. Allen a longtime San Antonio resident was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Alcazar Shrine. interment at Mission Burial Park under Alamo Masonic lodge. Survived by widow Mamie and brothers Ted Alfred and Fruit Allen.
Brackenridge High principal Gary Brackenridge will speak on should the United States stay neutral. The forum at 12 East Quincy Street Wednesday night features Rabbi Dayia Tamerkiy as chair and Br. J. dy Manhott presiding over the discussion at the Hebrew Community Center.
The body of J H Armistead, 28, son of Rev J T Armistead, was found in Thompson Tourist Cottages near 4404 South Presa, San Antonio. A 45 caliber pistol near the scene, with a verdict of death by own action, and a last will and testament noting cremation and gifts, were reported. The youth registered as Joe Wilson, had ties to a former police reporter role, and left notes naming family members.
Russell G. White, county engineer, reported Tuesday that about one third of Bexar county roads are paved. The county totals 1845.38 miles of roads and beltways with 609.7 miles paved, 112.08 gravelled, and 627.63 dirt. State highways show 786 miles, 150 paved and 27469 gravelled.
Dorothy Bug Willis of San Antonio promotes a new craze among women using ordinary handkerchiefs as headgear. The fashion folds into varied styles, offering a purse friendly, eyebrow raising range from bridge to golf hats.
Col. Gonk RB. Catls issued an order July 8 banning bathing suits track suits and shorts in public spaces and at public assemblies. Only golf or tennis attire with an upper garment that meets modesty standards is allowed. swimming trunks without an upper garment are prohibited.
Lieutenant Governor Barry telegraphed he would attend the world premiere of The Wexana to be held tonight at the Majestic Theater. He will be accompanied by Mrs Berry and join a group including Governor James Allred Senator J Manley Head William Lindsay and Mayor B L Callahan. The film depicts Texas pioneers in their struggles for freedom from carpetbaggers and high taxes and includes the first cattle drive through Texas and Oklahoma to Kansas.
A. R. Perkins, vice president and agency manager of Jefferson Standard in Clemsboro, N. A, died suddenly after news reached Tuesday. Perkins was well known in the area, having visited frequently over the past decade. Funeral arrangements were being coordinated by Shaubel and fellow managers from Texas cities.
Classified notices show job openings from Social Worker to Home Extension Agent at salaries up to $2600 yearly and a deputy role. Rentals include a furnished apartment at $470 weekly and a three-room unfurnished house for $30 monthly, plus an apartment sale listing and assorted ads in the 1300 block West Rosewood area.
The War Department starts an advance survey of the Sint Antonio River for canalization. An aerial survey car may be used. cost estimates reach 643,000,000 with premiums of possible freight savings. Frank Besson to lead field work from Galveston district office.
Funeral rites for Charles Jacobs of 510 Peck Avenue are set for Wednesday at Zudk Kenynn funeral parlors. Requiem mass will follow at Fort Sam Houston chapel by Chaplain W. J. Walsh. Jacobs died Friday in New York City from injuries in an automobile accident. He was a traveling salesman for the Gedo Hardt Chili Powder Company and a World War II veteran. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Martina Rila Jacobs of San Antonio and his mother Mrs. Ida Jacobs.
The Twenty third Infantry Band will perform at the Artillery post in front of the commanding general's quarters between 7 and 8 p m on Tuesday, and again Friday the Fifteenth at the Field Artillery area in front of the organization's headquarters. The public performances were scheduled to start at 50 cents, per officers, to allow civilian attendance.
Classified notice offers a 1934 Pontiac DeLuxe sedan with four wheels for sale at $105. Appears under Classification 73 with reference to a three piece wing design and related details, though text partially garbled.
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