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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
17
A jittery survey of storefront visuals shows a drugstore flood with grim medical imagery and posters. Mentions of Mrs John Leeman, Byrd Sn Antarctic, and Gladys Lane highlight local social pages, while urban weather and a Houston street scene add context to a crowded town narrative.
Peculiar street scene and shop memories in San Antonio as a goat disables a car hood, a hum of playful nostalgia recalls West Commerce Street banks and ice cream counters with large vaults. Roland Datieles, now owner of Barletta Southern Probes, stars in a quirky local update. Louise Brice, a torch singer, backs Jack Winston and band. Helen W.M. to Mary of Scotland on April 11 at the Texas. Funk Wasnall’s college entry noted amid a sprawling, fragmentary recap of a busy day.
A crowded Gunter Hotel luncheon Friday noon will hear Jules Verne Allen discuss a history work. The event headline mentions a large tree once spanning 100 feet on a ravis street site near the old telephone building.
James F. Buller, 72, of 111 Mildred Street, was placed under a $500 peace bond by Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan after testifying Buller threatened City Policeman A. J. Voigt on February 18. Buller faces a pending murder assault charge with bond set at $1,000 by Judge W. W. McCrory in Crimins District Court. Defense attorney Harry A. Nass announced a habeas corpus writ to seek discharge as Corrigan stressed protection for officers and their pay. Voigt, a former wrestler and boxer, testified Buller had threatened him after twisting his arm and injuring him.
A Sabbath service organized by a Jewish group will be observed at Temple Beth El Friday at 8 p.m. Mrs. Joe Rubin will give the main address. Mrs. Rosenstein, Mrs. D. L. Pinens, and Mrs. Dave Mills will read line ritual. The service will proceed without Rabbi Ephraim Frisch, with Sid ney Berkowity eddies assisting. Saturday services at 10 49 a m will be conducted by Dayil Hrary Frivsh and Jesse Lee.
Frederick G. Felty, chairman, launched a campaign Thursday to oppose the proposed state gasoline tax hike. Appeals will be made to state senators and representatives to defeat the tax, described as unjust and discriminatory by Petty.
Mrs Maud Sneed and her husband were dining at Haymarket plaza when a purse containing 1025 disappeared. The incident occurred Wednesday evening near 427 Blorewall street.
Red Berry, a noted racketeer in San Antonio during repeal era, loses foothold as Sheriff Albert West shuts his Turf bar on Soledad Street and ends gambling and speakeasy operations near the Alamo Nite club. Gov Allred’s statewide crackdown supports the action amid Prohibition fallout.
Reserve and national guard officers in San Antonio join local civic groups to honor Maj. Gen. Frank C. Bailes, commander of the Third Army division and Fort Sam Houston, at a reception and banquet in the Guater fale Thursday at 7 30 pm.
A record of testimony from the conviction of former pastor William D. Welburn de for perjury has been filed with the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. Welburn received a seven year sentence from Ninety-fourth District Court after being found to have lied about not fathering a child with schoolteacher Mrs. Winets Tone Welburn. He has remained free on a $3500 appeal bond, and the Austin court action on the appeal may take months. Air corps veteran Let EJ Lamberlake reports Kelly Field duty and notes no Hawaii tour completed.
The American Red Cross plans to spend up to 5000 dollars with the focal chapter to aid distressed homeowners after the recent hailstorm. Local chapter aims to raise 7500 locally. campaign chair Miers Crump leads a committee including Marshall Eskridge and others. Courthouse offices report flood requests. 450 families may need home repairs as rain looms. National staff assist with four case workers, including Koisker Edith Hennessey and Etma V Mortenson from Walias and Grztnute Gerardeat of Galvester.
Dr. David Lb. Cooper, Hebrew scholar and scriptural commentator, will open a Bible conference Tuesday evening at the Municipal auditorium. He is national president of the Biblical Research Society, whose local chapter sponsors his conference. The event will continue through March.
Agustin Lata Mexican poet and composer appears on an Los Angeles program sponsored by the Pro Schools Defense League April 10 at Municipal Auditorium. The Seegdete group includes six clubs aiming to improve educational facilities.
Police report Timber yard at Colorado and Menchace streets was robbed Thursday. L To Wriatt, a contractor, says thieves took 40 pieces of timber valued at about 600 dollars. Local authorities investigate the break in and review yard records for suspects.
Firemen donned gas masks to control an ammonia leak in the basement of the Holsum cafeteria located at 313 East Houston. The operation began at 12:35 am Thursday and was completed without report of injuries.
Fire units raced to a late afternoon disturbance on El Fase Street after a report of a fight. Two men scuffled until police and fire crews arrived, then stopped and claimed there was a fire that proved to be nothing.
Bandera residents gather at the museum with invited San Antonians for a seven oclock old time party to be held at the Witte Museum. Under C Marvin Huntee the Bandera and Nisher groups direct a program from 4 pm to 10 pm featuring demonstrations of arrow making, shingle making, carding and spinning.
Insurance agents and local underwriters from nearby towns will gather at noon Monday at St Anthony Hotel to hear Ernest Wy Owen, Detroit insurance speaker. The event is sponsored by the Life Underwriters Association, led by president Paul Creamer, during Owen's Texas speaking tour.
Joe Gonzales of Florestown was found guilty of stealing lumber from B J Walsh on January 10. He was sentenced by Judge Charles J Mathews to 10 days in Bexar County Jail and fined 10 dollars plus costs.
A boy named Villaret bou levard fell from a tree near his home and was injured. He was treated at Robert B. Greep hospital and was reported to be recovering Thursday.
Educators gathered at the Municipal Auditorium at a three day conference led by Dr Jeremiah Rhodes director of junior high schools in the state education department The sessions covered pupil activities and modern education methods with principals A Dodd Kate Schenck Mary Huppertz Hawthorne and Os Fleitler presenting on assembly homeroom activities and junior athletic programs The gathering concluded with visits to San Antonio Junior High to study its methods and facilities.
San Antonio records show game boards returning to the downtown area as authorities seize about 200 of them from operators. Deputy Sheriff West Jr indicates moves to keep machines in play pending court decisions. Grand jury probes continue as Judge Marty L Howard schedules a March 29 hearing on destruction of 15 boards.
Six local hospital executives will travel Thursday to Maclin for the Texas Hospital Association annual convention. The group includes De. B. Copeland of Robert E. Green hospital, Mrs Martha Roberson of M. and Is. hospital, Miss Cynthia Orrell of Pang hospital, Miss Ellen Bryant of Mix hospital, Mrs Mary Jastrow of Medical Arts hospital, and Ms J Brett of Baylor hospital. The convention runs through Saturday.
Judge B Minor of the Fifty seventh District Court was in Santa Rosa hospital after a minor operation Tuesday and was reported to be recovering.
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