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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1940
Page
11
A fragmentary writer’s note runs through a chaotic column referencing Davis in Chicago, numbers on road signs, and misread captions. It weaves jokes from Ripley, Confucius, and a Texas farm tale about drought, taxes, and a failed arithmetic puzzle.
Fragmentary notes describe cows and their handling during milling, with playful questions about animal feelings. It mentions Beles Pegsy Alston nicknamed guules riding horses on Brackenridge park path on Saturdays and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Abdo in Houston street crowds on Sundays.
The Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will honor states that sent volunteers to aid Texas in its fight for independence. A candlelight ceremony will feature flags from 20 states and a talk by Rev Hyerett H. Jones of St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
San Antonio students in the All-Anterdean Youth Symphony orchestra will travel to Austin on Wednesday for the state contest. Notable contestants include Robert W. Elliot Barbara Hensley Carol Comatock Free Howe Andee Zoeller and Rudolph Hernandez. National eliminations will be held in New York City where Leopold Siewhowest selects the gloners.
In San Antonio on Thursday 48 building permits were issued by the city hall building inspector, valued at over 30000 dollars. Notably a 15000 dollar permit was granted to the Familyer Manufacturing Company to enlarge its plant at 18 Camaron Street. The count marked the busiest day since April 1985 following a severe hailstorm.
The defense began calling witnesses in the Mrs. Pranres Cox murder trial after the state rested. Cox, charged with fatally shooting Fred Moseley on June 23, said Moseley threatened her life and forced her brother to leave Moseley’s home at 629 Mason Street. Detailing the night, Cox described finding Moseley’s pistol, her decision to shoot, and placing the weapon in a bathroom cabinet before awaiting officers. Medical and neighbor witnesses described Moseley’s wound and subsequent death, while police and detective testimony covered the scene and the removal of the bullet hole in a window screen.
Two theft charges list suspects Lewis or Lawrenga alias Lawrence Edwards of 437 Cactus Street and Guillermo Mata of 721 Perez Street, accused in County Court No. 3 by Detective O P Heikens for stealing bicycles valued at 25 and 20 dollars from D Co Williams and Pedro Laves respectively. Additional counts include a clock valued at 87 from Mrs Ray Torres and quilts valued at 5 from Mrs W A Burnette. suspects John Contreras and Lena Vollmer charged in separate complaints.
Nationwide campaign seeks medical technologists for auxiliary service in the army and navy in case of national emergency. D A Powell of the Bexar county Red Cross announces cooperation with the army and navy at the Surgeon General’s request. Information available at the chapter office.
A County Court at Law No 3 filing alleges that Horserace Bets were wagered on two Florida horse races. The offense reportedly occurred Monday. The case cites P N Teres de as the filing party and references New Mexico and a city police officer.
A. Man Beaten. Robbed of 1.55. Marvin Wachtell reports he was assaulted and robbed by three men early Tuesday morning after being driven from May Avenue and Houston Street toward the city limits. They held his hand to stop him from calling, took him to Flores Street area, slugged and kicked him, and left him near Babe's Cafe as police were summoned. Wachtell later reported to the station about 8 a.m. and officers searched but found nothing.
Police investigate a Tuesday afternoon cafe incident at 2633 South Flores where a man reported he was robbed and dumped from a car before disappearing. Witnesses also report a second victim, Jose Rodarte, 30, beaten and held up by two unidentified men at Delgado and Zazzamora streets.
The San Antonio Tourist club will host its fifth annual all-states picnic at Brackenridge Park. The event runs 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a table for each state. Dignitaries including C Ray Davis and Mayor Maury Maverick will attend, and invitations go to state club members, winter visitors, and former residents. The Mexican Tipica Orchestra and Willis Orchestra will provide music.
Postmaster Taw F Qua announced soon issued stamps from the Famous American series. A 5 cent stamp featuring Frances Willard, educator, will go on sale March 18 and a 1 cent stamp honoring Booker T. Washington will follow on April 8. New issues will be available locally shortly after their release.
Jefferson High will dedicate an azalea bed for the senior class to Thomas Jefferson High. Principal T Guy Rogers announced the plan after a Monday class meeting where the decision was reached. A committee will choose the bed location and supervise planting. The class also voted to wear caps and gowns at commencement.
A boy allegedly threw an object that shattered a windshield near Laredo and Ruiz streets. A local officer retrieved a small boy who confessed to the act, and authorities determined this to be the cause of the damage.
Burglary at Manuel Sastilo’s home 702 South Richter Street reported. Thief took two spits one hat and two pairs of trousers. Also thefts by locals Harry Fromme and Berry Caldwell of cash from cars and homes.
S A residents in the choral club of Southwest Texas Teachers College Sim Mar cos will present a group of songs before a Alamo district occasion of the Texas State Teachers association by Salmonto Salur ny. Included in the club are Bay Amtonians Eddy Franky and Elizabeth Hegan.
Gene Low, author and archaeologist, prepares for a jungle trek in tropical Mexico. The six foot explorer has lived with Amazon tribes, breeds 26 crossbred hunting dogs, and has hunted jaguars up to 200 pounds. He aims to capture boreal eaters for the local zoo and has donated work to the University of Texas Museum.
The piece predicts the New Hampshire Democratic primaries will unfold this Saturday with Roosevelt pressed to choose between continuing in the race or bowing out. It hints at an unsettled split in support and signals an upcoming weather-like report on Sunday about whether he will proceed.
An Austin matron, claiming an unwilling visit to San Antonio, was found returning home by Tuesday. Police questioned a Dallas salesman alleged to have forced her to San Antonio and to have slain in a South Alamo Street hotel Monday night. The woman summoned relatives, who alerted authorities, and deputies and detectives persuaded the man to finance the woman's bus fare back to Austin. No charges were filed.
The San Antonio Teachers' council launches a campaign to restore salaries cut in 1932. The bulletin cites a 55 percent recovery so far and outlines steps including meetings with H M Van Auken, J E Stutsman, and Dr J B Wollers, a letter to Mayor Maury Maverick, and talks with the Parent Teacher Association and B T A council.
Fragments describe a peculiar novelty item marketed with glamor by a manufacturer. A clock-containing device is noted, with one specimen reportedly held by Miss Kate Ann Humble of South Hills Street.
The spring season arrives with a fashion exhibition led by Gunter Holt Mouse featuring over 160 manufacturers. Buyers from all areas view dresses, underwear, accessories, belts, shoes, robes, bath garments, and novelty items as exhibitors express optimism for a renewed fashion market.
A program by fourth grade students at Ruiz Elementary, led by teacher Lorene Rees, honored signatory Ruiz of the Texas declaration of independence. Mrs. Frank Feille, a direct descendant, presented a Ruiz portrait drawn from 2 century old notesograph, with about 30 other descendants in attendance.
Members of the M. Elea nor Brackenridge club, former students of the College of Industrial Arts in Denton, were granted permission to leave early Wednesday for the Friendship day program at 32. am. Thomas Portwood, assistant superintendent of schools, said teachers leaving early must arrange in advance with their school principals.
Fragmented OCR shows apartment names, rents, and rooms with partial street references. It mentions Arsenol Burleson 1305 8 rm, Cincinnati 1722, Omaha, Maghatin Dr 150 5 rms, Manolis 220 a ring, Myrtle village, and Myrtle lease terms. Adds unclear marketing text about listings and notices.
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