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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1938

Page

12

Around LP the Plaza by JEFP DAVIES and more oddities

A fragmentary local item list recaps events and people in town and beyond. It mentions pianist Slivin Stipot in Chicago en route to San Antonio, a radio mishap with a hum of voltages, and a joking newsboy cry about Charlie McCarthy waterlogged. It also notes Allan Skinner examining old probate records and Charles A. Blenberg’s 1887 naturalization, plus a brief return of a Personality Girl sponsor and other scattered vignettes.

Allan Skinner Krolind Charles A. Blnberg Horn Ostergalland Sweden United States Skirmner Alfterrak

Heating back for Kel Jys in New York amid fraud rumors

The letter fraud plot targets Kel Jys as letters from Yo-Vo tors promise help but avoid paying. A recent Prospect chain asks for hundreds of funds and towels in a San Antonio scare. Jorge Rivyero of the Saimis Mox faction was detained after an overnight stay at St. Anthony with holdings across Mexico and U.S. ranch lands.

San Antonio Jorge Rivyero

San Antonio Astronomers Elect Gleaney as President

Members of the San Antonio astronomy club formed March 7 at the University of San Antonio elected Ralph Gleaney as president. Vice president is Mrs Googe B. Moore and secretary Earl Behiller. Other officers include Mrs Jesse B. Holman and B. Whiteakls. The next meeting is set for 8 PM at the university.

S. A Ralph Gleaney Ite

Churches Unite for Religious Census Effort

Protestant churches in Denver and nearby areas join a religious census drive announced for Sunday afternoon. The effort aims to gather community faith data as part of a broader census in late March.

Cenasus Protestant Denver

Salvation Army Young People Conference Opens in San Antonio

More than 400 delegates gathered at San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School for a two day statewide Salvation Army Youth conference. The event launches the International Youth Crusade begun in 1987 by General Bargeline Buck. Sessions will address youth problems with speakers from multiple countries and missions. The parade route runs down Main to Houston streets and welcomes by Mayor and city officials at the Federal Building steps. A preliminary speakers contest at St Mark's parish house selected winners for future officers.

Young People's Conference of the Salvation Army San Antonio Vocatlunat Techolcal High School Texas International Youth Crusade Bargeline Buck Brust. Stevenson Ef. Pugmire Edgar Hoe London England India North Africa Willian c. Giles Ernest Pickering Sala Ant J. P. Hauser Mexico Mal Avenue Houston Street Houston Aliano Plaza A. K. Iin Federal Building St Mark's Episcopal Church Sam Cabets L. W. Fox Guy Bon~Ram Mira Elizabeth Potansky Hariingen Wak Tyondes Cilian Harris Milas Tiknita

Central Baptists Hear Rev Rutledge Revival Meeting

The Rev Arthur Rutledge a former National Bank of Commerce employee conducts a revival at Central Baptist Church through Bruren 0. Pastor R Lloyd notes Rutledge’s background and ministerial work while detailing church fellowship and private reception events.

Viieale Eamlesmonte Central Baptists Rutledge Arthur Rutledge Lie Winistey Gentral Rogrdel Church Continver Bruren National Bank of Commerce Sentlywry Locks Kyi R. Lloyd Central Church Stlnitatn Eeiptayyeyn

Pastor to Begin Sermon Series at South Alamo Church

A sermon series titled We Study Live and Believe Again will commence on the second Sunday morning at South Alamo Methodist Church led by Rev. Walter Dibre. The topics focus on death, dignity, and guidance for spouses.

South Alamo Methodist Church Walter Dibre Hore

Opposition Trevor Methodist Plan Business Meeting

A local church group plans a business meeting at 7 20 p m Wednesday at the home of Mrs. G W Wis 614 Moniticelta. The gathering aims to discuss community service and church activities with the Ayaeyis Park Methodist group represented.

Trevor Methodist Ayaeyis Park Methodist Ekuveh Mys. G. Ww Wis

Sculptress Margaret Glasscock Sets Modern Trend in Anto Work

Miss Margaret Glasscock of 125 West Hollywood discusses her five year sculpture career in San Antonio, detailing a 46 inch model requiring six weeks at five to six hours daily. She critiques modern sculpting as “amodeumistic” and says she works with wood and stone using sweet gum and chas of Mardie. Betty Roseland named by Class Betty Roselaire Nix as president of MA class. other officers listed include Allert Burnet, Doris Clemens, Starry Hunter, Dorothy Jeforth, Betty Hornbeak.

Margaret Glasscock West Hollywood Set Antonio Glen Tokens Franklin Booth Morill Clige Walter Humphy Glasscock Jax San Antanio Mise Glassock Aaliss Glisscock Mardie Betty Roseland Clasa Betty Roselaire Nix Thames Nelson Page Allert Burnet Doris Clemens Starry Hunter Dorothy Eferth Betty Hornbeak

Delegates to Wholesale Distributors Convene at Plaza Hotel

About 125 delegates gathered for the Wholesale Distributors Association semi annual convention at the Plaza Hotel. Willan M. Lord of Birmingham gave an illustrated recap on plumbing and heating. John J. Hall of Pittsburgh urged that federal housing measures will revive the industry by year’s end.

Plaza Neon Willan M. Lord Birmingham Ald Alabams Pije J Company

Ladies Plan All Day Church Meeting at Trinity

Ladies of Trinity Metsurist church plan an all day meeting with a luncheon served around noon. The Ald and Miselayary Society invites attendees to join at the church for fellowship, a dish luncheon, and community gathering.

Ladies of Church Ladies Ald and Miselayary Society of Trinity Metsurist Church

Grace Moore Plans Exit From Film and Opera

Grace Moore announced plans to quit film work after completing current engagements, with a return to Hollywood to renegotiate contracts for further opera commitments. She will rest in San Antonio before the upcoming concert at the Municipal Auditorium and intends a future return to film only if her opera schedule permits.

Grace Moore Sa Prano San Antonio Neca Lab

Pioneer violinist Miss Moore to premier Debussy works locally

The Metropolitan Opera company plans a fall program highlighting Debussy’s chamber pieces. Miss Moore, described as a pioneer in streaming from the movement, travels with husband Valentin Parera and Chicago Opera Orchestra conductor J. Van Orave to direct the music. Manager P. C. Bening and violist Samuel Carnell join the delegation as civic leaders welcome the visitors.

Miss Moore Sie Fae Valentin Parera J. van ‘Orave Chicago Opera Company Orchestra Whe Wil P. C. Bening Ad Samuel Carnell Murarroux Teimussee

Fire destroys Castillo's Nouse on Mission Road

A March 9 blaze gutted Castillo's residence at 408 Mission Road, causing total loss. Spectators and neighbors reported the fire started around 8 45 p m and the fire department arrived promptly, though Castillo criticized response times and safety conditions.

Castillo Mission Rosd Althy Rot Castillo

Fire destroys Maines house as crowd scavenges loot

Witnesses describe a blaze that reduced the Maines property to ashes while Castille's losses mounted. A crowd of about 1900 gathered as loot appeared to be taken from windows, including chickens, rabbits, tools, and personal effects valued around $700, with the ruined house rented for $3000.

Hile House Gastillo Castille

Young People's Day at Travis Park Methodist Church

Young People Day is planned at Travis Park Methodist Church with an evening sermon by Dr. J Genty Tunnons on Youth a Yeast in the Dough. The program includes ushers, special music, and a launch choir concert at 7 49 p m with involvement from several Mrs Moore Homer Wails Ray Bartlett Drew Floyd and others.

Travis Pars Methodist Yuslun J. Genty Tunnons Young Peoples Anel Collentnrs Timmons Jesus Krew Mettlatey Avenue Methouist Cart Strez Mesdames Moore Homer Wails Ray Bartlett Drew Floyd Downy Kirdang Herniee Adis HL. B. Devo W. E. Hendur W. F. Roskman John L. Lewis Hrery

Grace Lutheran Plans Services and Sermon Series

Grace Lutheran announces a Wednesday service featuring Harvul’s famous picture The Denal of Pale as the senior illustration. The sermon title Atti the oil Damned and Looked Upon will be delivered by Peter, continuing a Must rated Lenlen sermon series in the church calendar.

Grace Lutheran Harvul Pale Peter

Missing Dog Dodges Capture in Park Chaos

A stray dog evades a death cell escape tale as neighbors in the park react. An appeal sparked by a photograph leads to a temporary search and a telephone call after the dog vanished from a ditch scene. Local residents recount tense hours and an attempted return to a public dog pond.

Widenmsg & Graitage Isayner Dog

Travis Park Methodist Women’s Missionary Society Elects Delegates

Travis Park Methodist Women’s Missionary Society holds a meeting at 10 a m to elect delegates to the Corpus Christi annual mission conference to be held in Corpus Christi in April. Mrs McNenny and Mrs J B Williamson will speak on the “Dispensation of World Pryce to the Choir” and the auxiliary committeeman will oversee the educational program.

Coe Tielustas Travis Park Corpus Christ Methodist Claud ‘Women's Aussionary Society N. O Mor Christan Wil Dave McNenny J.B. Williamson

Major Pursley to Visit Denver City

Maj Charles A Pursley, an officer of the Eightieth Corps, will leave San Antonio Tuesday for Denver where he will condemn the annual memory rejection of the Denver units of the Porty-titth di dstart sue corps. Southside Christian Serving Meeting Set at 10 4. oy Wednesday ly Lise chiente sew for the Protestant Osphans ponte.

Peter Amerfo C. A. Pursley Denver Charles A. Pursley Gorpy Planka San Antonio Colorada Osphans Ponte

Damage suit filed over clerk's quiz mishandling

McGown of Bexar County sues Jo-Ee Shop at 500 Enah Houston street after a January 48 incident. He alleges the clerk mistook him for a counterfeit buyer, demanded $14 before purchase, and caused distress while other customers watched, with a Tyrell giving a further $10 to secure his release.

Mistoox & Gen Jo-Ee Enah Houston Street H. C. McGows Bexar County McGown Mies Tendevoig

Brother of S A Man Expires in Houston

D DL Jamison aged 74 a pioneer cattleman and Angletan brother of J Jamison of Gan Antonio distributor died in Houston on Thursday. He was active in the yearly development of Braneta Comn. He is survived by his widow a daughter and one grandson.

S.A Houston D. DL. Jamison Caltie- Hman Angletan J. Jamison Gan Attonio D.J. Satieon Braneta Comn Fern Ce Dattepten i

United War Veterans to Meet Saturday

Members of the United War Veterans are set to hold a Saturday meeting at 2302 hours. The gathering will discuss organizational matters and veteran affairs with expected participation from local chapters and officers.

United War Vets United War Vetcemely Couch Army Joan of

Two Men Arrested on Theft Chargesi at Port Samy Marston

Police arrested two suspects after a break in at Company H barracks, Ninth Infantry. They allegedly carried away suits, underwear, and neckties. Detectives and patrolmen aided by local police rounded up the men on Saturday. suspects named Robert I. Mupiea, 23, and Berhem Mace Hit.

Ainthe Company H Ninth Infantry Port Samy Marston Prowless Millary Police Coving- Lonwud Hardcastle and Haeflo UcBoun A. Bertenti Robert I. Mupiea Ban Wheeler Mrl Gospel Berhem ApelyaLe Sai

Major Ginsburek Leaves for S A Institute at St Marks

Major Ginsburek will depart Washington March 1 for duty at Sam Houston in procurement matter as part of Eighty Corps headquarters. A two day institute at St Mark's Church West Novas opens Tuesday led by Mrs Jies Re Cain of Golumbia. Topics include church roles for women and parish work.

St. Mark's Church West Novas St. Mark's Jies Re Cain Golumbia Elurch Stanly Ginsanryp Mivige Advocate Generals Department Washington Sam Houston Primum Acti

Ten year old Lillie Nagel shines in declamation

Lillie Nagel, a 10 year old Coker school student, stands out at the Inter scholastic league meet held at Edgewoods School where she performed in the junior girls declamation event. Coaches Mrs. W. B. Schoenfeld and Mrs. Arthur Nagel led the contingent as fifteen Bexor county schools competed in the meet at Lockwood recreation.

Lille Many Nagel Edgewoods School Arthur Nagel W. B. Schoenfeld Coker School Fncutts Bexor County Taycat Bexor Lockwond Pate Recreation Dallan

Fraud Charges Linked to Flores Forgery Case in Texas

Mrs. Marta Flores aged 48 of 114 Hilago Street faces three forgery charges after suspected misdirection of monthly Texas Old Age Assistance benefits. Investigators found the younger Mrs. Flores, 419, allegedly signed and cashed checks intended for her relative, with both women denying malicious intent as district attorney’s office pursues the matter.

Marta Flores Hilago Street Marble Flores Texas Old Age Assistance Commission Ext Mabrite Roy Ulflee Flores Freday Moluite Justice of Tn Peace Raymond Ger Jusreit

Woodlawn Baptist Revival Ends with Baptisms

The Woodlawn Baptist Church revival conducted by Rev. William H. Joyner will conclude with an evening service. The Rev. Malen Carroll, pastor, will baptize new converts. Joyner plans to leave after the service for Moustos to begin another revival in his home city.

Pnrenslyn Tses Woodlawn Baptist Woodlawn Baptist Church Willim HL Joyner Malen Carroll Joyner

Volunteer Sunday Aims for Beachy Church Service

The Beachy HAL Presbyterian church plans Volunteer Sunday observances across all services. A budget notes 12,000 dollars with 2,000 dollars designated for Veney-Jotehnes. The embassy project is set for completion by March 4, per board chairman B.S. Gragg.

Puter Tax Beachy Hal B.S. Gragg Deacons

Trinity Choir to Sing at Trinity S A Church Service

The Trinity Choir directed by Professor Alton Pierce will perform at Sunday services in a Trinity church setting. The ensemble includes Mrs Renig Wandervelde and Airs Peete with piano accompaniment. A staged reading by Mr Smith features a dramatic scene involving a mistaken engagement ring and a coffin.

Trinity Choir Trinity S. A. Church University Suniday Alton ©. Pierce Ile Ren- Mitlolt Hany Assixtliygsydel Mrofussoe Renig Wandervelde The Trinity Myele Peete Mr. Smith Nest Simday

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