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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1938
Page
13
A fragmented clipping cites odd street signs and mispronounced place names in Mexico and Texas. It notes visitors stumbling over Mexican toponyms, a Dallas sign reading Medium Talented Read, and a bus incident where a middle aged woman sat down after shouting at a driver.
Report of a Future Homemakers gathering at Antonio High School in San Antonio with about 160 attendees from multiple area high schools including Luthay Burbank, Plersanton, Jourdenten, Hartandale, Potrat, Ghariette, Lavernin and South Han Antoni. Weather notes, local incidents, and brief civic mentions accompany the report.
A Friday night crash on South Pleres Street near Grove Avenue left six injured and one dead. Driver fled the scene as rescuers treated victims including Juhi Cavazas and Mario Castano. Authorities report a sedan collided with a truck near Presa Street, with bystanders and witnesses detailing the chaotic aftermath.
Lawmakers consider expanding publicity for corporate salaries over 13 000 a year as President Roosevelt backs the idea as a matter of morality. Opposition cites past effects on promoters and crime-prone figures while Senate action remains uncertain amid tax reform and undistributed profits repeal talks. The House recess delays progress as fights over wage publicity and tax changes continue.
R B Flowers of 310 East Jones Avenue specializes in landscape design. He has 16 years of experience as a landscape engineer and supervised Barkdale, Louisiana, for two years. His work emphasizes flowers and plants, though he notes some residents cannot have more flowers.
Treasury bids totalling about 100 million dollars were announced by Secretary Margenthau. Bids in two series will be received until 9 am Monday, with notes dated March 8 and maturing June 16. Crump, local district sale official, reported the results.
The Rev. Fred D. Heard announces an 7:30 p.m. sermon at 4AT South Pine Street titled Playing the Fool. The message will be delivered by Rev. Mr. Dingee after two weeks of preaching at the church.
San Antonio workers blocked a sewer manhole at Weel Craig place and Russell street after a 10 hour shift. A group of boys clogged the line with stones tree parts and debris. The overflow prompted alarms and street department response.
Nueces County farmers will vote March 14 to determine if those who produced cotton in 1937 should be eligible for marketing quotas for 1938. The referendum asks whether their participation should control price supports and allotments in the coming year.
City detective Tawe filed charges against Henry Vealtinm Heatey, 37, of 7232 North Atanio Street, and Cawley, 34, of 1002 Porter Street, alleging theft of a camera valued at 412 dollars from a photographer in the Rilered Messing district. The camera was recovered.
Miss Lawson, renowned riding instructor for 34isy Annie Law son, teaches four years of equestrian technique to Columbia College girls. She plans a western tour ahead of the Maddie-west show, arranging lessons and packing for an American Royal appearance.
Five persons were convicted of possessing lottery tickets in a case heard by Justice Bary Corrigan Friday afternoon. The Texas Rangers Ze Sinth and J A Ratintsch presented the charges. Convicted: Milton Armfeldt of 1900 West Houston Street. Wilte D Griffin of 1616 West Commerce Street. Traber Mortis of 518 North Smits Street. W L Mathews of 2102 Weak Travis Street. Rose Doe of 602 Buys Sleet. Offense dated Marel 3, American case details listed.
Cavalry Troop School of the 126th Cavalry brigade will meet at 7 29 p m on Monday in room 427 at the Sadeval building. First Lieutenant Mirrenh C Sh tael, cavalry reserve, is the instructor.
A garbled, memory laden local page mixes names and fragments. It mentions Raymond, Hays, Geralds, Murray, Nich and a police context with a scattered critique of advice and memory in American life. The piece reads as a disjointed monologue rather than a coherent report.
Musa Grezada Bullines Gaya has joined the California consulate staff taking over duties at the Mexican consulate office. Previously transferred to San Antonio from New York City, she will assist Vice Consul Urren in handling consular work. Miss Alicia Gonrarey also transferred to San Tranelcn.
A poetry contest organized by the public Navy invites Antonia boy and other young writers to submit original compositions. Entries must be received at the library by April 15 and will be judged in an annual event hosted by Pegasus under the Young.
The court of Buxar County led by Justice Raymond Gerkhardt heard no cases involving neighbors Friday after a ban. A defendant was discharged for lack of evidence as the session focused on routine matters and advisory notes to principals.
City officials announced bids for 72 tons of steel for the new market house. Alamo Iron Works and Brandt Iron Works bid about 797.00 and 505.5 for the ton, with discounts for cash within 10 days. Masher Steel offered 505.5 per ton with 1/3 of 1 percent concession.
Corpus Christi report states taxi driver Robert Berry was charged with negligent homicide in the death of 83 year old J. M. Bank during a collision on a city street. Prosecutors say Berry drove at speed over the posted limit and failed to avoid the accident. Bank died February 4 after sustaining injuries from the crash. Berry pleads not guilty amid pending county court proceedings.
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