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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1936
Page
17
In Texas, quirky place names surface from Stringtown near Austin to Iris Skinoy's theater. Temple displays a curb your trucks message. Dallas lists Wasoff Pants and Corsicana oil figures in a bustling business scene.
Corpus Christi tidbits list weekend sightings and moves across towns. Teeling catches a six foot tarpon at Aransas Pass while notable locals like Harold Coker join Blackstone Fort Worth, Jess Bullard shines in scouts game, Oreste Vadali shifts to Italian kitchen work, Leeds Sisters dazzle dancers, and a Flores Street garage posts a witty battery only policy as Henry and others from oil and gas show steady golf scores.
Reese Oliver and Gann George Snyder Lor Galbreath and B. Rubsimen DeLanze and George Coates, two well known bachelors, plan a New York departure to Europe this Saturday. They aim to see all sights before returning next fall. DeLange and Coates are San Antonio’s traveling Rover Boys. Frank Stewart newest KABG staffer from Houston. Ruel McDanist small with five books to dodge Roy Bean. Vinegar Ron named Langtry Town after Lily Langtry Jersey Lily myth.
A theft case records cash taken from a YMCA room at the LG A. Reported losses include $7 from Martin Holland, two coats belonging to Mantias L L Fraser of 388 Madison Street, and additional items such as a Major valued $22, a sweater and shoes. Names include J W Holee Norris Port Worth and Jack Randall with John Hale of Phoenix listed in related notes.
Edith Downs of San Antonio was named supervisor of children's institutions in the state board of control. The appointment was announced Monday by Violet S. Greenhill, chief of the division, as part of the vision for child welfare programs.
Frank Chamberlain reports on the half million dollar prize tied to Toronto mothers who, under Charles Millar's will, must birth the most babies between 1926 and 1936. The contest draws national and international interest as due dates approach, with multiple contenders and possible divisions of the fortune.
The will sets aside the bulk of the estate to be held in trust by three executors and a partner, then after ten years paid to the mother with the most registered births in the Toronto area. Seven mothers are close in counts of children, with one claiming ten and others eight or nine. The race continues as registrations rise, with dates and names noted for next reports.
A complaint charging Mrs. Charlye Eile Cryer alias Cheryl Manwing with assault on her ex husband J B Cryer 63 of 1103 North New Braunfels avenue was filed in Justice of the Peace John F Onion's court. The case names witnesses George Ramsey Earnest Trevino and city officers E W Winters and Bailes.
Hong Kong reports a weekend gale scattered a fleet of boats at sea. Thirty four fishermen were downed, eight large fishing junks foundered and rescued afterward.
The Young People’s League of Synagog Agudas Achim elected officers: Forrest Bennett president, Doris Wiseena vice president, Dr. Bernard Bloom. Agron Block publicity, Magine Ray Washer corresponding secretary, Edna Spero recording secretary, Bernard Kanter treasurer, Bernice Richie sergeant at arms. Board: Jay Sam Levey, Helen Goldosky, David Shapiro, Ida Richie, Hannah Meyers, Joe Hyman, Oscar Sily, Walter Feigenugum, Mitlim Klein, Agron Wolfson, Hyman Mayella, Marian Braunstein, Adeline Oxman, Florence Glasser, Eric Lipener, Sam Gorin. Advisory: past presidents Jake Ratner, Myr J. Fink, Israel Dodie, Mrs. Bolais Orinovsky, Miss Hertyé Jacobs. Rabbi David Tamarkin advisory general.
An indictment charged Willie Helmke, 33, of Laverna, with Walter Werner’s murder. The case was dismissed Monday by Judge W W McGrory on district attorney’s motion. Helmke hanged himself last Saturday in the county jail’s insanity ward after a jury found him incapable of rational defense. Werner, operator of a North Tampland, was shot to death during a dance.
Arthur Baer reports in Asbury Park on June 1 1 that veterans receive benefits after long waits while civilians joke about postman and army beans. The piece mentions Sergeant York and delays in payments causing renewed debts and concerns among service members.
A San Antonio family woke with illness after a would be burglar drugged them as they slept. Y W Puirr at 208 Carlisle reported a splitting headache and throat dryness for him his wife and their 3 year old Heliy Joy. Neighbor J J Rine summoned deputies who found window spots and a trampled tower bed. Deputies suspect the intruder attempted entry but nothing was taken or missing.
Members of the Bexar County Democratic executive committee will meet at the courthouse on Monday to decide whether candidates will be nominated by majority or plurality vote for the July primary. Will A Morriss Jr, chairman, said all candidates may attend when their names are drawn to determine ballot positions. Filing assessments will be fixed Monday night. A primary sub committee will be appointed to control ballot printing and duties. Vacancies on the executive committee will be filled by appointment.
Six persons were treated at Rev er F. Green hospital Monday for injuries from weekend auto accidents. Mrs Viola Gagner 23 and James Stevenson 10 of El Paso were injured on the Castroville road. Four injured in a collision at South Presa and Leigh Streets Archie Glaeser 34 of 105 Edinburgh street L D Williams 34 of 61 Avondale avenue Myr Wile Sams 21 and Miss Aline Shipp 78 of 452 Avon
An IWPA worker stepped into hot asphalt on Castroville road and suffered severe burns to both feet. He was treated at Robert B Green hospital. In a separate incident, Fred Mahavier, 42, was slugged and robbed of his auto on North Palmetto Avenue. Another man, Brewer Graham, 42, was treated after a head injury from a stone strike at Theathi home.
William H. Furlong of the Inter American highway department said from Mexico on Monday that the Pan American highway between Laredo and Mexico City is in excellent condition. About 10 miles of road to the capital are paved, with only 73 miles unpaved, and a 600 foot slide at La Mora noted.
Charles Roster of the Texas Centennial publicity office will explain how Texas became a magnet for visitors from across the nation. The San Antonio Advertising Club will meet Tuesday at the Gunter Hotel to hear the presentation.
A tam dance will be held at 8 0p m Thursday at Woodlawn Lake. The event accompanies the Old Trail Drivers special 40 Davas. Saturday. Mos R 5 Thurman will be in charge of arrangements.
Delegates at the Texas Association of Master Barbers convention in Plazs discuss a pending code bill aimed at benefiting barbershops and the public. AL Minor of Dallas notes the bill mirrors National recovery aims to curb price-cutting, unsanitary conditions, and subpar work. Speakers include L A Woods and G Fred Turner, with a banquet planned Monday night and the event closing Tuesday.
Fire caused damage of 300 dollars in a home on Hedocs Street belonging to Mrs. R Polk. A separate blaze in a vacant house at 1512 West Travis Street caused 16 dollars in damage. A palm tree was destroyed at Mrs. S C Colemat’s home on San Pedro Avenue. Firefighters extinguished a wastepaper basket blaze on the second floor of Gibbs Building.
Thomas Reid, former Central Christian church choir director and High Teelye singers leader, accepted a Port Worth post as director of mass and education at First Christian. A farewell party at 25 Florida Street, Peiday, featured a resolution of regard and a wrist watch presented to him by friends, including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallace.
Kargl will demonstrate his newly invented aerial camera at the Technica club of San Antonio. The exhibition is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Silce Bennet hotel, per secretary Clay McFarland.
Two windows were broken at Sung Lee cafe located at 392 Produce Tow during a dispute between two women patrons Sunday morning. Police were notified on Monday.
The WPA announces two work relief projects for Torson Arizona including federal funds of 16951 dollars for a Tucson Draia amphitheater. A second project seeks construction of a recreational lake nearby with costs noted as lower, while pre election commentary claims no profit.
New York July reports that actress Jime Booth known as the white goddess of Trader Horn has recovered after a seven year illness. Since 1929 she rose to stardom in a tropical film, later traveling to Europe for cures. Now healthy, she aims to study psychiatry and may resume Hollywood work later, but only after pursuing further medical training.
Sigma Phi fraternity sponsored a picnic for children from St. Peters orphanage at Mary University campus Sunday. Norbert Mayer serves as president of the organization. Arrangements were led by Fred Collmenn, Charles Schmidt, Harry Chalkley, Clan Stehling, Louis Reynolds, and Lee Grant.
Classified rental list shows furnished and unfurnished apartments and rooms with weekly and monthly rates. Listings include addresses such as 31509 mami 227 E Committee 1407 Kentucks 623 Van Ness 225 Paschal 532 W Muagnolis and 1622 W Mistletoe plus room shares at 1405 E Houston 1205 N St Mars and 233 Madison. References to rental columns and ad tax guidance are noted.
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