Memory Lane Musings on Ads and Movies in San Antonio
Column recalls the era of Campbell soup and Pillsbury flour ads, jokes about a washing elephant, and critiques Mexican food stereotypes. It notes a $8009 car, the Brewster style, and comments on Rene Clair directed films and a local theater figure Jack Blankfield thanking Thomas for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mémory Lane
Pillsbury
America
Tate
San Antonio
Rene Clair
Hollywood
East
Poetic Gardenia Mail Flights From Mexico City
The Pan American and Braniff Lines carry gardenias from Mexico City to eastern markets and on to the Midwest. Flowers depart around noon, reach Browns Yale at 4 30 pm, then fly north overnight to boost Cupid in East Chicago and beyond. The poetically described route blends romance with a quirky transport tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-American
Braniff Wnes
Mexico City
City
Chicago
Browns Yale
Cupid
Midwest
Gardening Must Go Through Northward Night Patrol
A rugged scene features life sized portraits of brave men at the controls moving north through a long night with the chant gardening must go through. Deputy Marshal Tom Conroy stands out as a poetic Texas figure. A downtown awning warns against shoe staining and blocking signs. A hotel resident guards her room, shunning maid access and personally handling cleaning.
Morning Oddities And Street Characters In Local Chronicle
A rambling column recounts a morning after scene with a hat, clothes, and peanuts found in an electric refrigerator. It notes a list from a telephone directory and describes a blind fiddler on Houston street collecting donations. It also mentions a local executive, a pipe incident at a directors meeting, and a humorous boast about license plate bolts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barleycorn
Relief Fails To Cheer Vender in Bad Times
An elderly Mexican tortilla vender struggles as business collapses and rent goes unpaid. Friends urge relief, an older homeless American man is placed in her home with weekly pay for care. She seeks independence but doubts relief’s promises, confessing to a neighbor that she fears eviction and mistrusts relief aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecog Street
Piaced
Triste
Chile
Él Relif
Senor
Phaeton Myth and a Freckled Sun God
A personal reminiscence blends myth and childhood memory as the narrator recalls phaetons, fashion hints from catalogs, and the sun chariot driven by Phaeton. The essay links myth, parental views, and daily life while noting sunlit mischief and freckles.
No Manuscripts Returned Headlines and Notes
A brief notice states that no manuscripts were returned along with a note urging submission of photographs, commentaries, humor columns, features, reviews, cartoons, and related material for future publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta Ataries
Poets Column Reflects on Winter to Spring
Pauline George writes of changing seasons in a poem about December winds turning to spring. Vivid contrasts describe gray skies and barren branches then heralds of life as buds, light, and blossoms emerge, celebrating growth and renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline George
Warsett Flick
And the Music Goes by Dan Cattanach
A quirky verse from a 1920s style column, praising a Harlem jazz surge with playful mock latin and street slang. It references Tin Pan Alley, bop, and the chaotic energy of early jazz culture, noting its dubious creator and the looping rhythm of the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cattanach
South Pinn Street
Nompah
Oympah
Tin Pan Alley
Satan Gathir
Harlem
Boppa Boops
Cod
Rain at Night by Mary T. McGoorman
A prose piece titled Rain at Night describes a gloomy scene with rain sound on rooftops and eaves, while stealthy figures move until quieted by a watchful Brownd, grounding the mood in a nocturnal urban setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary. T. McGooman
West Mistletoe Avenue
Winds and boys clash in a moral miniature
A vintage piece contrasts the wind with boyish conduct, arguing that wind can be gentle or violent while a boy, though disciplined and trainable, can erupt in anger. It weaves in small social vignettes about dirt slinging politicians and Spring’s return, ending with brief street notices and names.
San Roman notes address on Flores Street
Jesse San Roman provides the street address 33 North Flores Street in a brief local citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse San Roman
North Flores Street
Lest We Forget Remembering Texas Founders and Freedom
A 1936s era reflection urges daily prayers for those who secured Texas freedom. The writer asks residents to recall Houston Travis and Austin, and to honor veterans by meditating on indebtedness to the past and preserving homeland liberty. Address by Lobene Bibrelmach, 143 Avenue A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
Travis
Austin
Lobene Bibrelmach
143
Avenue A
Thus They Lived: A Texas Republic Social Life Sketch
Book review lauds Joseph Will iam 9 Schmity 3 M for a factual portrait of Texas social life a century ago. The author draws on manuscripts and sources detailing daily life culture economy and theater amid centennial reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naylor
Joseph William
Schmity
Republic of Texas
St. Mary’s Universalty
Brother Schmitz
Tolks
Lke You
Elie & Arnaud
University Ave
Modern Bulldog Hearts A Soldier With Unusual Snack
A reader recalls a recent sight of a soldier feeding his bulldog a quarter’s worth of peanut candy two bags of potato chips and two mugs of beer. The scene contrasts with a garden wail about barren plants and silent birds as fall sets in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torn H. Bassey the Teer Company
Edward Wartian
Theo Arenne
Amateurs Bring Chaos to the Field and Farm
A fragmenting letter from Converse Texas laments amateur upheavals in journalism and farming while listing humorous signs and brief verses from locals. Eugene Vecker and Juanita Wages are noted among wider rural observations and sign entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Vecker Converse
Texas
Mission Opens At Shrine For Spanish Speaking Parishioners
A two week mission begins at the Shrine of the Little Flower this Sunday with Rev Domine Pitarch of Dallas celebrating the 9 o clock Mass. Morning services run at 8 and 11 with short instructions after each Mass. Evening services start 7 30 p m with rosary sermon and benediction. A parallel English speaking mission follows March 29 to April 6 led by Revs Alexander Chapaton and Peter Youngblood. An afternoon mission for children runs during both weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Chapaton
Peter Youngblood
Redemptorist Order
Corsicana Pastor to Open Revival at Beacon Hill
Corsicana Dr W L Hall pastor of First Presbyterian aims a 10 day revival at Beacon Hill Presbyterian church starting 7 45 pm Monday night. After Tuesday during the Fifth District Presbyterial meeting at Beacon Hill he will lead Bible studies at 7 pm. This Sunday designated Every Member Canvass Day will feature Dr A V Boand preaching both morning and evening on The World Facing Calvary and What Are You Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
W. 3. Hall
First, Presbyterian Church of
Beacon Hill
Presbyterian
Fifth District
Presbyterial of
Western Texas
Bescon Hill
Hall
A.V. Boand
Cal_ vary
Bible Student to Conduct Lectures in Los Angeles
David G. D. Cooper, president and founder of the Biblical Research Society of Los Angeles, will begin a series of lectures Sunday at 11 a.m. at Pruitt Avenue Baptist Church. He will then speak twice daily at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David GD. Cooper
The
Biblical Research Society of
Los Angeles
Calif
Pruitt Avenue
Municipal Auditorium
Dane Opened on Boy Gangs on West Side Drive
Police launched a Saturday crackdown on West Side boy gangs after three Friday night robberies. Victims reported knife threats, beatings, and thefts of cash and clothing. Mauls Chapa of Pearsall said two attackers choked him and robbed $450. Carlos Vasquez, a newsboy, was beaten and robbed of $2.65 and a watch. two or three other youths armed with knives attacked another resident.
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West Side
Paste
Dolive
Mauls Chapa
Pearsall
South Pecos Street
Carlos Vasquez
Matamoros
Street
Bites Soto
Burns and Congressmen in a Boxing Style Row
Speaker Burns faces a rowdy House as two congressmen clash fists. Senate would duplicate the effort. Jimmy Durante tipped as future Speaker. Burns vows tighter order and seating rules. James Gleason and Helen Broderick star in RKO Radio's Murder On a Bridle Path. Gleason ran away to join the army at 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Bugs") Baer
Burns
James Gleason
Helen Broderick
RKO Radio
Injured by Autos II and A Hit-Run Driver
Dr J D Heakley a seven year old of Lavernin treated at Santa Rosa hospital after being struck by an auto in the 500 block of South Flores street. Pedrio Canty 87 of Weet Travis and Twenty fourth streets treated at Robert B Green hospital after being knocked down by auto near his home. Enriqu Mireles five and Eva Mal y twelve of 610 Zaestecas alley treated for injuries from a hit and run at Nueva street and Dwyer avenue. Walter Abel leading man in The Witness Chair has 14 years of stage experience before entering films.
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J.D. Heakley
Lavernin
Santa Rosa Hospital
South Flores Street
Pedro Canty
Weet
YMCA Campaign Sees $12378.75 Collected For Maintenance
In the 1936 campaign for maintenance funds the total of 12378.75 dollars was collected Saturday by the North Carolina Association. Thomas B. Portwood chaired the drive and said many prospects remain unreported. The group led by John Swope, B. V. Clement, Grover Gloveland and J. L. Ada won prizes. praise came from R. S. Tate and A. Shnip for the committee and contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C. A
Thomas B. Portwood
Portwood
John Swope
Swope
B. V. Clement
Grover Gloveland
J. L. Ada
ITH
R. S. Tate
A. Shnip
Sour
Light Amateur Page Winners Named for First Contest
The San Antonio Light awards three top honors for amateur journalism, naming Edward Bell from Increcide Texas for Beauty Secret, B Moore of 411 Mary Street for The New Dent, and John T Meyers of 154 Grapalond Street for Our Daily Chat. Prize at four dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Light
Edward Bell
Increcide
Texas
B. Moore
Mary Street
the New Dent
John T. Meyers
Grapalond Street
Our Daily Chat
Furnished and Unfurnished Apartments and Houses Ad
Classified notice lists furnished apartments at 37 per month and 220 Belden Ave for 2250 monthly, unfurnished at 75 for 15, 115 Drake for 17, 206 All furnished house at 31 Franciscan and 24, 925 Being. unfurnished houses include 36 month at 449 Jennings and 2611 Saunders. furnished rooms 0 at 14 on 505 Vy Mulberry and 15 at 43 W Axarite. additional information and listings available in Tentel column on the Want Ads page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belden Ave
Guenther
Drake
Jennings
Saunders
Mulberry
Axarite
Alain Ave
Broadway Street
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Ius
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Walter Maessen
Rolls-Royce
Henry Willis
Jack Blankfield
Gene ‘Thomas
Thomas
Blankfield
Fillet
United States
Tom Conroy
Humdinger
Tou
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Ase OU
Resi Seon
Atos
Lntwwen
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Hug
Get
Ham
Via
Law
Gun
Ply
Heck
Houston Street
Royston Street
Eben
Evers
Grapeland Street
Vender
el Reif
Relif
Naky
Meggohan
West Minteton Aventus
Papa
Mama
Sonny
Phaeton
Kayten
Amateur
Beauty
Sdward Bell
Ingleside, Texas
the Poets’ Column
Arbert Reed
Noten Street
Lillian M. Poch
Aganter Avenue
Gloria Cardenas
Salinas, Atreet
Buell
Borg West Commerce Street
Hte
Modern Dog
South Flores Streat
Macfarlane
Delmar Street
Juanita
Berrinl
Dolcfut
Ernestine Chavez
South
Melanife Street
B. sMuare
Msoton
Shrine
Dane
BOY Gangs
Senate
Jimmy Durante
U. S
Walter Abel
Ann Harding
RKO
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YMCA
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