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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1940
Page
9
A fragmented newspaper page rhetoric notes digressions about J Davis and a potential return bout for an unnamed fighter, with references to Kfluena and Fred Prado. It mentions public notices, local officials, and a mock column atmosphere. Emmett Vance Smith signs off as a contributor.
The Olmos Dam case between McKengie Construction and the City of San Antonio faced postponements for rehearing on a Wednesday. The appellate court awarded some decisions while others were set for retrial, with the dispute centered on construction costs. Ed Beere, a local beer seller, is mentioned with his daughter Pratl in background notes.
A local drive titled Clean-Up Fit-Up Paint-Up aims to revive San Antonio with a big community effort led by 50 000 school students. The event runs from a Sunday 8 pm kickoff at the city auditorium through March 31 with a series of themed days including Parade Clean-Up Day Repair and Paint-Up Day Safety and Fire Prevention Day Health Sanitation Day Fix-Up and Pick-Up and Dress-Up Day ending with Contes Awards Day on April 13.
A complaint filed in Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt's court alleges Jessie Garcia removed a lady's fur coat and a man's sport coat from a Fort Worth man's automobile. The theft occurred in the 700 block of East Houston street while the car was parked.
Police Chief Hay AshWorth commends Officer J. W. Reardon and other responders for capturing a prowler in Highland Park after a winded chase. The suspect identified as James Boswell, 38, an ex-convict, was recovering at Robert B. Green hospital with two gunshot wounds and injuries deemed life threatening. fingerprints show multiple state convictions.
Three services of the Holy Communion are listed for Sunday at Mark's Episcopal Church. The morning schedule includes a 6:36 a.m. service with music by the senior choir, an 8:30 a.m. service with the junior and intermediate choirs, and an 11 a.m. festal service with sermons by Rector Rev Everett F. H. Jones. An overflow service at 11 a.m. will be held in the International Building with Rev Claude E. Canterbury assisting. A children’s service is set for 4:15 p.m. led by Tom Gish with a short address by the rector. Another Holy Communion service is planned for 10:00 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Alex Schreiber, managing director of the Associated Theaters chain based in Detroit, stopped at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio on Saturday en route to a Mexico vacation. He was accompanied by his wife, visiting San Antonio for the first time. The Schreibers arrived Thursday night and prayed for Merico City.
A motion picture about Life Home for Aged Mazony at Fort Worth will be shown Friday for Master Masons. The event is hosted by Jewel P. Lightfant former attorney general and past master of the Grand Lodge of Texas A. M. and resented grand high priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas.
An item labeled as a shoed display from a bygone era shows a Tang neo boat shoe with a size four, donated by Shoe Classy in its heyday. It features front laces and a Lobis XV cel, reflecting period footwear styling.
Five San Antonians are among 221 cadets in Kelly Field’s largest class. John J. Thornhill John H. Taylor Alan F. Adams Hal Browne Jr and F Nendell of Randolph Field will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the air corps reserve and go on active duty. The graduation includes an aerial review at 3 30 a m and exercises at 10 45 a m with Maj Gen Henry H Arnold delivering the address.
A quirky column mocks diplomatic decorum with satirical jabs at Secretary Hull and unnamed diplomats. The piece lampoons speech versus disguise and notes the diplomat’s appearance as a key signal, raising questions about diplomacy and propriety.
Funeral arrangements are announced for Christa Christian age 3 of San Antonio, the city’s first traffic fatality in 28 days. Her mother Mrs Hubert Christian is recovering from shock after witnessing the accident near their home at 1626 West Fort Worth Avenue.
A contemplated plan by Chief Ray Ashworth to form a crime prevention bureau within the police department sought volunteers from those with experience in juvenile outreach. The notice urged applicants for a new unit tasked with youth crime prevention and community engagement.
Police and sheriff team game alters prize rules under Chief Ashworth policy. Officers on duty must practice during duty hours and prizes go to Police Benefit Fund or sandlot contests with Boys Club as recipients.
Julius Gustave Jermy of 1218 North Comal will take the oath of allegiance to the United States for the second time on Saturday. Born in Tso Hungary on July 12, 1869 he is a taxidermist in San Antonio and son of Gustave Jermy founder of the city museum. He previously believed he was a citizen and voted and served on juries before realizing the error. He has filed a petition with federal naturalization examiner Peter J. Polig.
A citywide safety stunt draped a black crepe sign over the Alamo National Bank to mark deathless days since the last fatal crash. The count rose to 29 after a young girl, Christine Christian, 3, died nearby in a road accident. Balloons and a bathing beauty revue draw crowds as the Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its second Miss Army of 1940 contest open to entrants 16 and older, with entries encouraged from New Braunfels and Seguin.
Baron Nicholas von Popper, petroleum dealer based in Faris France, paid a brief visit to San Antonio on Friday while en route from Mexico City to Kansas Gilby. He stopped over at the Plaza natal during the trip.
Earl Matheny former investigator for the San Antonio fire and police departments was announced Saturday as president of the Pimleclive Youth Commission. Leroy Lentz was named vice president with Mrs E Fisher as temporary secretary treasurer. County Judge Charles W Andersen and Alfonso Bernorra spoke at the election meeting.
San Antonio firemen reported answering a single call in a 12 hour period. The alert came from a reported incident at 12 houses, involving a missing cushion and a misrouted alarm near the downtown club. The report notes Teck is the manager of the downtown club.
Local bands ready for annual competition during Festa week at Techfield on April 25. Ensembles divide into school enrollment groups with marching bands drum and bugle corps and mass bands set to perform. Students practice baton and drill routines amid safety instructions from instructors.
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