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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1936

Page

18

Impressions of Sid Raymond as a skilled impersonator

A student notes Sid Raymond, a New Yorker, as a standout judge of mimicry. He analyzes pitch, inflections, and gestures of famous actors to imitate them, recalling cantors, comics, and stage legends, and explains how recognizable traits shape his impressions while admitting limits and selective targets.

Raymond Kessler Ant Ems Edward G. Robinson Ing Jdbe Sten Robison Teayme St le Ronald Collaun Actron Jhlson Ed Wynn W. C. Fields Bert Lahr Raymon Cantor Cantor Uke Feash Tings Fabio Tad Lewis Milter Tad Ted Lewis

UTSA students vie for campus roles and editor seats

University of Texas students announce campaigns for student body vice president and The Daily Texan editor positions. The piece mentions Nathan Sastir seeking the fascinate editorship, L. T. Cummins aiming for vice president, and Ed Syers running for associate editor. It also notes local chatter about campus personalities and past mob scenes, including Krazy Kat in Coronina county and Dalziel family stories.

Yic San Antonio University of Texas Nathan Sastir Texas Range L.T. Cummits Ed Syers Tin Daily Texan

Me Minley Avenue Methodist Choirs Present Bugs Operetta

More than 50 members from the junior and senior choirs of Me Minley Avenue Methodist Church will perform Bugs an operetta at 8 pm Thursday in Thomas Nelson Page Junior School auditorium. Directed by Miss Ethel Brown Falk with organizing help from Miss Gita Schultz Sanders the event features an evening of light musical drama.

Dinior Me~Minley Avene

Three orphanage boys found on Highway by sheriff

Three boys from Wil Fort Peters orphanage, John Charles Pittina aged 2, James Holster aged 14, and Herbert Lindley aged 9, were found on a Corpus Christi highway by Sheriff Harper Mortis of Karnes County. They had been missing since last week Wednesday and were returned to the institution.

Wil Ft. Peters John Charles Pitt Ina James Holster Herbert Lindley Corpus Christi Highway

Catholic Youths to Hold May Fete

The Catholic Youths announce the May fete set for Sunday May 3 at the lake scene hosted by St Mary's University of Sam Antoo Gail, with Rev. Waller of Gotatka, S My, professor of philosophy, directing the Wood.

Lady At the Lake College San Antone Spleifgad Leadership Union Therr Waller Gotatka S. My St. Mary's University of Sam

Binoculars Taken From Celpini's Optometrist Shop

Burglars entered Celpini's at 221 East Houston Street and took an $85 pair of binoculars, police reported. Annie Feltts at 690 North Neonumeniad Street reported stolen sheets and clothing.

Celpini East Houston Street Wéyienday AnnieFeltts Neonumeniad Street

Taxi Injunction Suit Advanced In City Case

The Fourth Coin of City appeals Werties lay granted the City Cab exchange an advancement on its injunction suit against the city seeking a restrain enforcement of a city ordinance for ta rked licensing and bonding. Judge G Paylee denied the cab company's plea for injunction. The cab company also asked for continuance of a temporary training order granted by Judge Taylor to take effect April 4. The appeals court did not consider the motion Wednesday.

Werties Lay City Cab Exchange G. Paylee Forty-fifth District Court Tis Judee Taylor

Induction Held by Senior Hi-Y at Ata the Herelits

The Senior Hi-Y induction ceremonies were held Tuesday night at the Bilson Echthots M G A boys' work secretariat with Carl Newtin presiding. The Rev W H Marmion spoke on Ideals of Youth and the following were inducted: Rollo Todd Myles Smith Bart Loeis Jack Guees Albert McDavid Pine Street Newton Ralph Bush Abel Gonzalez James Flannery John Pierce Glen Googwin Walter Grove Gunter Dockworths Clive Munster Dick Cillan Joe Koparky Robert Pines Tom Cain.

Ata Hiey Bilson Carl Newtin W. H. Marmion Rollo Todd Myles Smith Bart Loeis Jack Guees Albert McDavid Pine Street Newton Ralph Bush Abel Gonzalez James Flannery John Pierce Glen Googwin Walter Grove Gunter Dockworths Clive Munster Dick Cillan Joe Koparky Robert Pines Tom Cain

Exam Blanks for U S Jobs at P O

Application blanks for examinations for positions in US government service were available Wednesday at the office of WEL Gaskins in Loon civil service secretary The positions listed include veterinarian meteorologist Kilin and assistant physicist with examination dates in Washington on April 13 and April 6 respectively.

WEL Gaskins Loen Civil Service Washington Kilin Neifor

Obituary for Giles Mathew Jowers

Giles Mathew Jowers 67 of 546 Kayley Avenue died Tuesday. He worked for the state highway department since 1920 and held prior roles with SAU and G Railway, International Boundary Commission, Zavalia County Water District, and Interstate Commerce Commission. Survived by widow Margaret, daughter Mrs John Starck of New York, son Giles Jowers of San Antonio, brothers Vivian and Albert Jowers of Buffalo, and sister Mrs Stella Ford of Albemarle. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Shelley Chapel.

Giles Mathew Jowers Kayley Avenue State Highway Department Shelley Chapel Jowers Mavania S.A. U and G. Railway International Boundary Commission Zavalia County Water District Interstate Commerce Commission Knights of Fythias Tin American Society of Civ Mason Margaret Jowers John Starck New York Giles Jowers San Antonio Vivian B Alber W Buffalo Mos Stella Ford Alne Bam

Quin Willing to Support Bond for Alamo Park Cede

Mayor Quin announced willingness to back a $100,000 bond issue to fund acquiring land and constructing a new fire station on a site north or west of the current location. City officials faced criticism for delays in completing the Alamo block project and negotiations with landowners continue.

Tin Clty Alan Park Quin Wefnteday Gity Cuceday EB. J. Allgett Allgell Grockreth Alamo Pire Phil Wright Altwell Enidea Altgeit Corsn Wright Willine Ale City

Convention-a-Day Plans for L A Chamber Push 1936 Quorum Hit

Benton aids Los Angeles chamber in securing 86 conventions for 1936. At a Flats hotel gathering the “Convention-a-Day” club formed. Last year Suh Abtvi hosted 240 conventions with 185000 visitors and 4445000 in new revenue. A J McKeneice noted 366 conventions, up 148 from last year, could draw 200009 people and 10000 to San Antonio. Club to meet quarterly. 209 conventions already secured.

San Antonio

Mrs Victor Re-elected as President of Texas Jewish Women

Mrs Victor TA Victor of San Antonio was reelected president of the Texas State conference of Jewish Women at the convention in Waco. On Wednesday Rovelt Kech of San Antonio was elected corresponding secretary.

Victor Texas TA. Victor San Antonio Waco Rovelt Kech Correzpondin

Auto license rush as deadline nears in state notice

In a basement office of the public safety department, officials anticipate a last minute license rush. By Wednesday about 175000 motorists had obtained licenses. After April 1, those without a license may face a fine of up to $250.

Iianses Appethenee le Capl Miller State Department of Public Hye Pet~ Sons

Fete Head Speaker at Democratic Club in San Antonio

William B. Yeager executive secretary of the U S committee on the Texas Centennial and Assistant Mistake Attorney Le Roy Jeffers will speak at a Thursday noon meeting of the Alamo City Woman's Democratic League. Jeffers will discuss Why Texas Is Democratic. The event, to be held in the Anthony Hotel ballroom with Mrs. W. M. Edmondson presiding, includes musical entertainment by Mrs. Carleton Ado.

William B. Yeager United States Committee On Leroy Jeffers

Worries and civilization in a Bacring Down on the News column

Arthur Baer and George Ade discuss modern worries from New Jersey affairs to civilization. The piece satirically notes anxiety as a major contemporary preoccupation, referencing the quin tupleta era and shifting concerns.

Arthur Bugs Baer George Ade George New Jersey

Civics Class at Court Proceedings

Members of the Hurlandale High School civics class attended a proceedings in the Fourth Court for Civil Appeals on Wednesdays.

Hurlandale High School Cluics

GURL 8 Hit by Death Takes Auto Injury

Aged Dr Seth Gordon Hastings 88 of 216 Forter street died Tuesday after injuries from a street collision on North Meding Street. Service held Thursday at Hayy and McCollum chapel with Rev J Grady Tinwians and Rev Hiram D Harrison officiating. Survivors include widow Mrs Carle Belle Hastings and five children. Pallbearers listed. interment at Mission Angi Park.

Puers Seth Gor Don Hastings Forter Street Hayy and McCollum Chanel J. Grady Tinwians Hiram D. Harrison Hastings Rarlhan College Muncey Anferdon Ind Corpus Grristi Sa Abtario Carle Belle Hastings Althy B. Hastings San Dies Calif Whlrd Phiadelphia Everett Reece Madrion EB. Ib Grenard San Antonio Horace Hebanin Prank M Palmer B.C Wright Danage Neely Carr Mission Angi Park

Fire Causes 320 Damage to Two Potosi Homes

Fire Tuesday on Potosi street caused about 320 in damage to two houses. Firemen reported 100 damage to the home of F. Aguilar at 1411 Potosi street and a 20 loss at the adjacent residence of BP. Malonado at 1412 Potosi street.

Potosi F. Aguilac Potosi Street BP. Mal~ Fonado Folosi Street

Townsendites to Speak at Rally at Tormmsend Club

Townspeople scheduled speakers at a Thursday rally at the Tear of the Courthouse at 8 p.m. The lineup includes Dan ial Webster, Grover Morris, James O, Ryit god A. A. Luther with a second event planned for Blawravasd at 3 p.m. Saturday in MA.

Rental Listings in Roosing Areas and Prices

Fragmented OCR lists rental prices per month and week across several streets and neighborhoods. Includes names like Palmetta Kayton Goliad and Broadways areas with amounts such as 22.00 month 432 Frasiinae 515.00 month and 200 week. partial details and stray phrases suggest housing and room rentals with no full addresses or clear dates.

Jon Goliad Dieelieon Alamo

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