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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1937

Page

12

Dance halls and political chatter fill a San Antonio night

The piece highlights wild dance crowds for Flo-Rito in San Antonio, joshing with band lineups and a dramatic stage show. It notes figures like Samuel J. Rosenman and Franklin D Roosevelt, plus local personalities and venues, and riffs on musical acts, gossip, and city politics in a breezy, period voice.

Almog Terrace San Antonio Vallee Duke Bilington Pat Whiteman Olmes Eauly Sylvan Beach Twonston

Fragmented notes reveal quirky local anecdotes and names

A fragmented OCR passage mentions a growing circle of friends, a dog named Max who may know his name, a grumbling caretaker named Ummie Robinson, a car stuck in a snowdrift near Mount Ralitier, and two retired nurses building a rock lodge named Dunworkin.

Ummie Robinson Cigrave Dog Company Seattle West Mount Raliter Seenin Joey

Truck accident tosses 10 year old girl in city crash

A ten year old girl, Ethel Joe Jones, of 245 West Poplar Street, was hurled from a truck in a Saturday crash in the 2400 block of South Press Street after the vehicle hit a bump. She suffered bruises and oval lacerations and was treated at Robert B. Crean hospital before being released. The truck, driven by Miss Peazi Grant, was involved along with the Birk ty line ground. Officers report the bump caused the ascent.

Ethel Joe Jones West Poplar Street Robert B. Crean Hospital Ashe South Press Street Peazi Grant

Pastor Trial Tells Tale of Fatal Roadside Fight

A pastor in Newton County is charged with beating and killing Mrs. Dennis Kelly after a dispute near a river. Prosecutors plan to recall the grand jury early next week. defense asserts new statements support the minister’s motive of ending his marriage.

Tiny Yesdiay

Union State Bank Building Sold After Failure

The base of the Union State Bank building in the Thirty naval District court district was announced Saturday by Gossett, banking commissioner. The two story structure was sold for 10,000 dollars in cash to the then bark Soy. The Union Bank went but within time 29 where it became solvent and is calling condidos. Judge W. W. McClary approved the sale in the absence of Judge Harry L. Haworth.

Mirat State Bank of South Senave Tonio Gossett Thirtynavel District W. W. McClary Hary L. Haw Ord Union Bank

Oil Tank Explosion At Atlantic Plant Injures Many

A series of blasts at a storage facility near Virginia Avenue injures about 110 people and damages tanks. Fire officials say 30 scoreled and hewised workers treated in hospital beds. Estimated property damage ranges up to 100000 dollars.

Atlantic Cve Pura Virginia Alticinis Joseph Leeds

Officers Mop Up Omelet Chaos on Ferdericksburg Road

Deputy Sbority Her mer Winkelman and H G Bock disclaimed joining city street cleaning. Mrs. J G Beagle’s truck, carrying 30 cases of eggs, overturned eight miles from Fredericksburg, scattering eggs and delaying deputies who cleared the sticky mess. A wrecker eventually towed the truck to San Antonio.

Hermer Winkelman H. G. Bock Balurdoy Fredericksburg J. G. Beagle Atlanta Stta Centro Mem Eo Winkelmut Dock Neelves San Antonio

Supfer Rye Plant Discovery Near Tekaniall

A rye plant bearing a single head and about 1580 kernels was discovered on the Bart Welotr from near Tekaniall, noting unusual yield and origin details.

Tekaniall

Planes Enter Best Battle Planes Enter Best Battle

Polson plant officials announce a test light aboard Iron Sebrec, a local private plane operator, to evaluate a method that could impact Colorado’s air defense plan. About 260 guardsmen are engaged in the Vandwattle operation against Lu e Wisects.

Port Morgan Colo

Baering Down On the News

A cryptic, fragmented note by Arthur Baet mentions buying Chinese liver and trading for gold and foreign currency. It hints at exchanges and shady deals with vague references to Fort Hyox and a plan to turn proceeds into different currencies. The text is garbled and reads like a cipher or vandalized clipping.

Arthur Bugs Baet Zhe Alvy Prian

Man Sought in Death Case Kidnaping Allegation

Authorities sought Diego Puree of Nuevo Laredo on a complaint charging kidnapping and murder in the death of 18 year old Max Reyes Cisneros. The alleged crime began when a woman lured the girl from 214 South Laredo Street, drugged her, and held her in a West Side shack, leading to Cisneros death. Mexican and Bexar County officials pursued extradition.

Mevico' J Diego Puree Nuevo Tatedo Manier Max Reyes Cisneros Iil Besfore Justice At the Peace Bab Carel Gan Weeputy Sharik Tee Dumbigues Priday Wat South Laren Street Porter Ai Tae 8 Miss Cisneros Pattoe Tne Nyevo Lavadd Heta Bexar

Bill Powrle Resting Amid Illness After Death of Jean Tiatlow

Hollywood July 11 Winn Powell rests as illness follows a stack of Jean Tiatlow’s death. A physician orders him to take a break for a few days. The report notes Powrle’s condition and the need for recovery.

Bill Powrle Hollywood Winn Powell Jean Tiatlow

Tough Breaks and Injuries in Local Incident

A scrambled report describes Joe and Core amid injuries and recoveries after a highway incident near Bexar County jail. Mentions Ermeth Smith Te and Joi purard with references to teaching, plus 1024 combinations and 45 00 pub divisions, and state courty federal government copies.

Prirolman J. D. Carp Bexar County Os 16 Core Ermeth Smith Te Joi Purard Fiecifee Gintth Col Side Puldtae Wien le Privts Pao Montis Aij Federal

Family of 70 Ministers In BLUE SPRINGS Story

In Blue Springs Missouri July 11 a long line of Hefur ministers fills Hin family. The Evangelical pulpit runs through in laws sons grandsons and daughters who married ministers. The record notes numerous clergymen across generations with many offspring becoming clergy.

Blue Springs U. Hefurminn Evangelical Wieles Palernal Hlafnthoer Hatermaann Prenchier

Fugitives Hide Trail Across Texas Oklahoma

Texas fugitives linked to a prison farm escape reportedly remain at large in two Oklahoma zones. Awide manhunt spread after a deadly night chase and police orders urged officers to block any escape routes while trackers followed scant leads across the border into Okla.

Texas Bapulpa Okla Oklahoma Thy Qhayg Okuiloma Hughiwigs Roy Elev Traxler Ghavies Cbipmet

Stabbing Clash Leaves Two Hurt in Early Morning Brawl

A dispute over a 10 cent beer led to a melee in which five men fought and several weapons were used. Frederico Harron, 24, was stabbed three times in the abdomen and is in critical condition at Roberts Green hospital. Alfredo Burrtem, 19, received a chest wound and was treated and released. One man, Manurel Ayrabas, was held by police. Mateo Miclo was taken as a material witness. The incident began in a Buena Vista street cafe and escalated into a street fight with knives and a blunt instrument.

Frederico Harron East Cevallas Street Roberts, Green Hospital Alfredo Burtem Manurel Ayrabas Mustang Alley Pollar Mateo Miclo Bollea Hurt Tall G. C. Covington A. B. Tosti Frederico Barron Wis

Piccard Aims At Skies With High Altitude Tests

Dr. Jean Picent of the University of Minnesota previews a stratosphere test as a high pressure zone may permit ascent. He plans to demonstrate buoyancy and feasibility of his multi-well craft using rubber balloons about four feet in diameter for upper atmosphere experiments.

Rochester Ming Jean Picent University of Minnesota Vo Emsters

Boy Film Star Custody Case May Return to Court

Los Angeles July 17 A possible custody dispute over Freddie Bartholomew Argentic Itin star may be revived as Miss Myllicont Marty Bartholomew challenged the Bank and Crane company bid to adopt the child. Court action could raise questions on the adoption proceedings and prior arrangements.

LOS Angels Freddie Bartholomew Argentic Itin Star Miss Myllicont Marty “Barthotas Mlew Autor Los Union Bank Sod Urast Company Diring Chhllenge Preddle

Clues Grow in Kidnap Case of 7 Year Old Morgan

Galveston July report outlines search for seven year old Viewtor y Morgan who vanished Thursday from a Houston car with her father J T Morgan. Two men grabbed the girl, drove off in a truck toward Galveston before she was last seen. Police pursue leads as weathered farm areas near Acres from Lakes, Texas are noted.

Texas Galveston Live View Tor Y Morgan Bowston Houston J.T. Morgan Mark Bon

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