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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1935
Page
5
Sheriff described the jail block as a black hole with eight small cells and no more than eight inmates. Judge Frey criticized conditions and urged immediate improvements including padding and drainage, noting the need for at least 20 cells for mentally ill detainees and separation of inmates by race.
A London report says Behteen Eebutastes from Houston Texas will be presented at Buckingham Palace during the first two royal courts of the season on March 23 and 24. Nine Americans will be presented at each court, with Mrs. Straus and Miss Mery Px¢ Avtenesoh of Henstin named among attendees.
Probate Judge Walton J. Wood ruled that a $10,060 funeral allowance for a film star may be paid from the estate. Mrs Bent of London objected, but the judge rejected the objections and allowed the funeral payment to be charged to the estate’s residuary.
In San Marcos the Relief Cannery shut down amid disputed orders and ongoing negotiations. Local officials reported staffing reductions as production halted at the facility. The closure affects workers and nearby suppliers awaiting next steps from management.
Fragmentary text references a person named The BES and mentions money and dates but lacks coherent facts or context for a fuller summary. No verifiable entities or events can be established from the readable portion.
The Baker Motor Company service department on Broadway at Ninth Street advertises full overhauls and minor adjustments for Ford cars, especially the V-8. Ground floor lubricating and adjusting bay and second floor repair shops with factory precision tools are staffed by experienced mechanics led by Gu Boumett. Replacement Ford parts stocked for motorists convenience, with a focus on fast, quality service.
The death of Lord Storey, 43, a former San Marcos citizen living in Uvalde, was reported Friday. He was the son of Cotulia residents and had resided in Uvalde for several years.
In Karnes City Meteh 3 Women of Karnes County formed a crippled children survey group with Mrs. D. B. Beekman as chair and Mrs. W. orvi Mrs. J. O, rm. G. assisting.
Orsinger Erasor Co showcases gasoline economy of 1935 Hudson and Terraplane cars with a practical test from Main Avenue to San Marcos, Texas. Cars used five gallons each. Hudson averaged 17.94 mpg over 63.7 miles while Terraplane achieved 92.06 mpg over 114.5 miles amid a 23 mph headwind. Test observers Col. H. M. Dirhmann and Powers certified results. Speier weighed fuel.
Ford dealer Cale G Ivers touts a factory rebuilt parts exchange plan for Ford owners. Rebuilt parts come from the Ford factory and are installed at reduced prices with the same guarantee as new parts, promising long term savings.
San Antonio shoppers view Nash streamlined cars at Jack Neal Sales Company 305 Richmond Street. Dealer Jack W. Neal touts valve in head engines with twin spark plugs, and a new automatic cruising gear that cuts engine rpm at speeds above 40 to boost economy and performance.
A fire in Devine causes damage to Piper woodwork furnishings and other interior items. Investigators say an oil stove was likely turned out and the home suffered about 4200 dollars in damage. No injuries reported.
A garbled item notes purchases of gadgets tied to a Wey Pew House project and mentions Claudette Colmer and Paramount Mar in a tropical fish furnishing context. The fragment emphasizes shopping and design items amid a themed display.
March 2 Pleasanton campaign against saloons and gambling led to liquor dealers removing all liquor from shelves and blot machines disappearing. Captain McMurray of the Veras Tangres reported two incidents with no arrests. Hermode gets 103 as a local observer notes Pang composition.
Pontiac introduces an added protection feature for 1940 models to prevent vapor lock. Marcus H. Clark, head of Marcus Clark Motor Co., explains the fuel line now runs along the outside of the frame to keep it away from heat sources, reducing fuel evaporation and maintaining pump feed for ignition.
Pleasanton area work begins on the new No. 66 highway from the Besar county line toward Pleasanton. Through traffic detoured onto the Poleet highway starting at the Quillian Bator company, an old highway No. 8. The detour covers about four and a half miles of dirt road.
Hoerpel-Gillespie Ford dealers report February as the best month in their history selling 92 passenger cars and 18 trucks. The sales staff includes Ed HH Herpel and Chas F Blumberg among others based in the dealership.
The Dodge line reached another milestone as the latest model rolled off the assembly line amid ceremonies. Joe Payne of Halls-Chaney, local Dodge Plymouth distributor, notes the firm’s steady push for dependable, comfortable, economical cars in the mid price range.
County Commissioner Albert Tra' Weller and the interim bureau investigate a case where a large quantity of oil disappeared from a Bexar county farm. Workmen allegedly took the oil and spread it along adjacent highways, with the federal bureau demanding payment and requiring officials to report costs to the president and postmaster general.
The San Antonio division of the Texas Transient turret begins a tanning project at Southton under Supervisor G H Kirke land. Workers log 33 hours weekly utilising a special cold tanning process. In 10 days foreman J Laurent leads, and tanned hides are moved to sewing to produce jackets and coats for relief clients next winter.
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