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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1941
Page
12
Local notices mix farcical signs and colorful names as townsfolk report on a ramshackle house on North Zarramora Street with a neon-like garbled sign. The piece mentions Barbara Beauchamp, Gordie McRoberts, Rosita, and other residents as they pursue odd jobs, radio gigs, and local lore.
San Angel resident C. L. Hayes had his suitcase returned within an hour of reporting it stolen from his parked car in the 209 block of Mata Taras street. Officer Mertines witnessed a man carving a suitcase in the 400 block of South San Sava street and, when questioned, the suspect admitted nothing. He was apprehended by machines and booked at police headquarters. A separate note lists Joe Lesanda, 522 Buena Vista Street, tied to a dress incident.
Cash and merchandise stolen from a marble machine shop at 1111 Booth Moore Street after burglars entered early Saturday. Items taken include cash, cigars, cigarettes, and unknown quantities of metal pieces according to J. E B Freeman who reported the incident.
Mills G. Smith of 3539 Bash Sears was treated at Robert B. Green hospital Saturday after reportedly swallowing poison. Physicians said he will recover.
Courthouse gatherings reveal party loyalties as Meeks Uhr and Robert Fune back the Quin slate. West and East Side groups meet. Shook considers joining Quin. Maverick Sheriff Owen Kilday vows to oppose Mary Maverick unless Quin helps beat her. Dr. W G McLaurin to address Hellandale Presbyterian children Sunday night.
Hollywood notes say the duke and duchess of Windsor attend a Nassau preview of George Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara, produced by Gabriel Pascal. The event, with proceeds to British war relief, follows Pascal’s Pygmalion in exile and signals further U.S. distribution via United Artists after Nassau.
Twelve drivers licenses were suspended or revoked in the 83g An tonio district between January 30 and March 6 according to Col. Homer Garrison. Across Texas 81 licenses were suspended or revoked. San Antonio area had 42 convictions with only two residents affected. Names and suspensions include Wilford Brocka, Braniclaca. F B Sanchez, Kerrville. Reginy Kingston, Uronta. Alberto Tamontes, Ble Well. Juan Savata, Leving. Alberta Tamontes, Shinties Stuckings Son, and others for reckless driving, intoxication, and related offenses.
J Hamilton of St Louis, president of the Southwest district Auericsity Institute of Electrical Engineers, told the Joan chapter of the T.E.B. in the Gunter hotel Friday night that the CUR war will not derail progress in science. He traced engineering from Alexander the Great to modern times, declaring matter teems with energy waiting for a genius to release its latent powers. An entertainment program followed the address.
Representatives of Lutheran Church in the city meet at St. John's parish hall at 2 p.m. Sunday to discuss plans for an educational and recreational center for soldiers. A downtown location was rejected. the center will be furnished with reading material. Officers elected include W.B. Halby as chairman and H. A. Barson as first vice chairman.
A collage of brief Hollywood notes reports Norma Shearer shopping in New York for two days, Lila Lee returning to Hollywood for a comeback, Bruce Cabot seen with Jean Ames, exwife Adzinane Ames, and Maria for Paramount testing. Includes mentions of Pat Walsh Dal daughter, Mario Cueto wed, Max Gordon in talks, and Cafe de Pats owner Paulson killed in London.
A prisoner named Fred Dodge suffered a deep gash to the head after a fall from a bunk. He received treatment at Robert H Green hospital Friday night. Dodge had been sentenced to jail last week after being found guilty of a traffic violation following a collision on the Ostroeville road.
The Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church will host a Sunday program at 1 99 p m featuring sponsors shown through church projects. The congregation will join in a consecration service as part of Presbyterian fellowship of giving events.
Two Rock Island lines promotions announced Saturday name Herbert D. Leonard as traveling freight agent replacing Sam L. Lewis who moves to El Paso. S. E. "Gene" Olson becomes city freight agent succeeding Leonard.
A bandit struck the Onl fornik Liquor store at 109 South Alamo on Friday night threatening employee David Rivas of 122 Rose Lane with a pistol and taking $24 from the cash register it was the third such robbery in as many months local police investigated the case.
An organ recital and dance program was presented Friday for patients of the Woodmen of the World Hospital. Mrs Bod H Meier and students of the New York School of the Dance performed. Mrs Meier played the organ and B Mitami Fumi directed the dances.
First pledges for the Deacon Mill Presbyterian fiscal year budget begin April 1 and will be accepted Sunday morning at 8. The pledges committee is led by L. Fly, Leroy Horn, and H. 8. Stone, with a luncheon for volunteers at noon after the service at the church.
A fragmented schedule lists numerous stations and shows for Saturday with program titles like Rash Heopee to the Nation, Hotel Reporter, Pappy's Boys, The Bananaton, and Salute to Britain. Includes time slots, network associations, and miscellaneous features such as orchestras, dance programs, and news briefs across stations KAM KI.
In a reflective column, Arthur Baer humorously notes Thanksgiving as the day Afr. Whiskers speaks and jokes about income taxes. He muses on changing times, earning and paying taxes quarterly, and the idea of adding machines as traps, ending with a ghostly feast reminder.
City officials under Commissioner Henry Helihes announce four golf course employees will be dropped from payroll as the city nears final year end May 31. Lee Brand Brackenridge Tom Head Elsie L Grant will depart. Murray Brooks Brackenridge Minks manage duties shift. All expected to return if Holi is re elected when new year begins June 1.
Grace Lutheran invites soldiers to attend the Sunday night service at Quenee Lutheran church with a reception held immediately after the service in the church hall.
A college plans a St Patrick's fete featuring Trish songs and dances. The event includes performances and activities by the Incarnate Word program and college auditors, highlighting cultural celebration and campus entertainment.
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