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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1935
Page
18
A group led by Charles Hallivan and John Bob Payne aims to form a luncheon club to avoid formal after-dinner speakers. The concept arose while dining, proposing a two to three person gathering without officers or elections to preserve camaraderie and food-centered fellowship.
A fragmented account shows a neighborhood fraternal group forming with 12 members then 22, now 7A members aiming for 100. Officers include Payne as secretary. meetings occur every three to four weeks. Notable attendees and future guests include Bexar County National Bank’s Whit er, J Frank Bach, Maj Gen F C Bolte, and Fort Sam Houston figures.
An old time town memory recounts Rudolphs Lions a theatre troupe famed for humorous antics. In 1912 at Plaza theater a planned wedding onstage nearly derailed when a barber was to shave a customer to death, but the groom froze and chaos ensued as the show collapsed.
Police squads quelled rioting as pickets and strike sympathizers clashed with workers at the Fickdlgay factory area near Buena Vista and Frio streets in San Antonio. Rocks were thrown, early disturbances dispersed, and a crowd of about 200 dispersed as officers intervened. Rudolph Mertines reported calling police from 517 North San Saba Street.
A jaled woman, Mrs. Roe Nichols, after 20 days in Bexar County jail on a beer license charge, was freed by Deputy Sheriff Houston Minn and County Court official W. W. McQuerry. Nichols, one of several defendants in a Willard Cay or Lett trial mix, was discharged after a $50 bond offer and was noted to have purchased but not received required licenses. Six similar cases were scheduled for trial before Judge Charles J. Matthews next week in County Court-at-Law No. 2.
A letter signed by Lavernia residents and business people accuses a local figure of lax gambling enforcement and asks Governor Allred to intervene. The missive, written on Keepp garage letterhead, denounces actions by Stahl and Berry’s tavern amid calls to close the Berry Tavern gambling house.
Mrs Mary Rubie dies at 43 after illness in San Antonio Texas Funeral held at Porter Leshire chapel conducted by Rev Bates with Westminister Church in San Antonio. Survivors include J A Farble son William Rubie daughter Hiel Terrane, brothers T A rd J F Willis sisters Mrs D E Hill of San Antonio and W J Willis of Houston and C Wenl of Goldzinnh Texas.
Captain Fuller will tour CCC motor repair shops of the Eighth Corps road in Texas. He will visit Nemple Lofkin Tyler Fort Worth and Lubbock to inspect progress, supervise purchases and installation of necessary equipment, and report back on repair shop work.
A 42-year-old worker from 237 Goulderrest slipped on a nitrow girder Monday afternoon and fell three stages into a patio at St Anthony Dotni, landing on tile. He suffered crushed ribs and a broken back, with hospital officials reporting poor prospects for recovery. Nearby fire and rescue crews responded to the scene at 6 21 Nebraska Street, Piemen.
Fragmented text references a political scene with calls about free American institutions and a hostile take on constitutional rights. It mentions a character speaking in a street confrontation and hints at Republican and presidential themes without clear events or dates.
Hashrook, 48, of 425 West Trench plane, died after being struck by a taxi on Broadway near Broad Way. Witnesses say the taxi driven by Morris Johnson, 24, hit him, pushing him into another car driven by Jeck Krill. Johnson and Krill were detained for negligent homicide. Hashrook died four days later after a 9:30 a.m. hospital admission.
Report states youths were caught in the act of burglary at Junin school Monday night as deputies and juvenile authorities took custody of suspects including Vaestay. A watchman at the school described leathery weapons and knives found near the rear revival area as officers investigated the incident.
Readable text shows a youth named Curtis charged with attempted burglary after a break in at a residence on Jackace street. The report notes police involvement, a Justice of the Peace court proceeding, and a nearby incident at 430 East Lavrii. Names and exact places are garbled but indicate a local youth facing charges and police testimony.
Two unidentified suspects described as Mexican meth fled after a stone throwing spree Tuesday morning, smashing seven windows at local businesses on Vine Street. Targets included the Wile trent store, the Chung Hing company, and A. Fuentes Mort, with police reports filed at 447, 507, and 522 Vine Street.
A boy was treated after a dog bite reported near Gilbert Reel and Howie Streel on Tuesday. Veterinarian RL Rita advised rabies precautions and provided care guidance to the patient.
Readable fragments describe a total solar eclipse observed with sky clear. The earth's shadow covered the moon at 9:12 p.m. and darkness fell nationwide, with full eclipse at 10:09 p.m. The moon remained fully visible after totality and the scene was marked by a bright background and clear lunar features.
The Associated Press describes a total solar eclipse visible across the United States with a copper-tinted moon and hazy skies in parts of the East. Observers from Washington to New England report cloud interference while West Coast areas enjoy clear skies and meteorologists capture limited photographs.
Fragmented OCR reads as a mix of street addresses and market figures with scattered numbers and times. It mentions Carroll Walton and We ret renh phrases, plus a note about a big audience and a Sunday event. The readable items are partial and unclear.
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