Park Commission appoints new city employees in 1920s era
Park Commissioner Henry Hein Thursday announced the appointment of new staff across departments. Included are Roger Stages the insurance man and ex school trustee as recreation head, J J Berg as sewage plant superintendent, L E Huckubs basin custodian, Louis Kielman assistant basin custodian, Mrs Lou Hamilton and Otto defer athletic directors in recreation, J L Lincecam Brackenridge park burro master, Gus Bertetti custodian of city hall and building, with Bertetti sharing salary between Mayor and park and police. Gardeners and helpers listed include Toni Head Ferd Santieben Jesus H Martinez Alfing G Trevino multiple others.
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Antoni Tullez
Tubensin Garcia
Martin Vergara
Sabino Hernandes
Fileberts R. Rendon
William G. Bieckenius Jr
Cliffon J. Fromme
Otto Rensleven
Santos Martines
Jose Hernandez
Alfred Martinez
Manuelo Hernandez
Mike Garcia
Leon Guardiola
Manus Gonzales
Henry Gallatieria
Refupio Alvarado
Juan Luna
Veterans Tears and Kilday Reign Ends Long Police Chief Tenure
The article recalls Gwen W. Kilday's 11 year tenure as chief of police ending with a farewell address to the 11 p.m. shift. Veterans and longtime officers shared memories, with the scene at the assembly room and station lounge. Kilday discussed pension issues and planned a trip to Washington, DC, while staff appointments and retirements were noted for several city departments.
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Gwen W. Kilday
Forest of Toen
West Side
Kilday
Gary
Jane Howard Engagement To Navy Officer Reported
The engagement of Miss Jane Howard daughter of Hoy W. Howard was announced to Lieut Albert Cernon Person of the U S Navy. No wedding date is set.
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Jane Howard
Nsw York
Vhc
Hoy W. Howard
Lieel Albert Cernon
U. S
Teday
Heat wave relief scatters across the nation
The Associated Press reports relief from the season’s first widespread heat wave with rain easing drought in some areas. Cities like Baltimore 94 New York 92 New Orleans 96 Detroit 86 Chicago 86 Phoenix 100 Washington 95 Philadelphia tied May heat record. Iceberg warnings for Atlantic shipping. Duluth cooled to 45. Thunderstorms cooled Oklahoma and the plains. dust storms hit Lamar Colorado. Portland Rain Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta Nashville heavy rain continues.
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Baimore
Mercury
New York City
Nework
Detroit
Chicago
Phoenix
Washington
Congress
Philadelphia
Utah
Atlanta
Nashville
Flosis
Police Department Reorganization Under New Administration
Acting Chief W A Harvey posts official orders at headquarters detailing shift changes and new roles for lieutenants and sergeants, with captains to supervise inspections and crime direction. Promotions reassign personnel, return patterns include replaced drivers and dispatchers, and female operators take partimen posts as temporary appointments extend six months.
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Tauraday
W. A. Harvey
W. C. Dickman
P. Bogasch
Lee Jones
Homer Allen
BE. B. Haddox
Charles Steed
D. B Kelly
Hame
Cruz
Maury Plans School For Police Cadets
Mayor Maury Maverick announced a plan to open a police cadet training school for the city police department. He said no applications had been received yet and that after training, a number of men would be placed on the regular force. He named Lieutenant Bogarch as principal and said instructors would be subject to federal and state supervision. Vocational training for other city workers would be run by the WPA and would be compulsory only for health staff. others may attend, including a stenographer deemed too slow.
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Maury Maverick
Maverick
Bogarch
Federal Bureau of Investigation
State Department of Public Safety
WPA
Health Department
Weather summary for Texas and nearby regions
Cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers across San Antonio and East Texas. Thursday night to Friday bring light to moderate southerly winds, with highs around 85 Thursday and 83 Friday, cooler north portions Friday. Extensive station readings list varied cloudiness, temperatures, and winds across Texas and adjacent areas, noting high temperatures near 83 to 86 and lows around 63 to 68.
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San Antonio
East Texas
Texas
Local thefts and odd requests plague city scenes
Police report a drought troubled Edward Sommers of 1903 Lew Street as he sought help to locate a man he called Ho Peep who he paid five dollars to buy beer. In other incidents, a Fort Sam Houston soldier asked aid to recover a graduation ring. a driver reported thefts from his truck including wash tubs, Wicks, and globes, with the thief dropping items during pursuit. Additional losses included an unfixed watch with diamonds valued at 159 and several cartons of cigarettes from a shop near West Commerce Street. June ads urge readers to use Light Want Ads for better profits.
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Edward Sommers
Lew Street
Sommers
Ho Peep
West Commerce Street
Michael
Second Tanks Company
Fort Sam Houston
Ineal Ebrl
Taldio Mercado
Bellaltze
Buens Vista
Pacos
Mercado
A. T. Amellon
Broadway
Byron Ave
A. D. Guggenheim
Lyn- Wood Qvente
F. L. Porter
Bush Commerce Street
Paice
Manuel
Romas
Roller Derbyist's Mate Files Suit Against Roller Derby
Richard Bagash, described as a director, sues Transcontinental Roller Derby for 290000 in damages. He claims his wife was lured from home with promises of fame as a roller skater, caused him embarrassment, and left him to wash dishes. The filing references a galaxy of odd details and unclear phrasing.
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Phicagg
John 1
Richard Bagash
Inday
Bagash
Notory
Jana
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