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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1935
Page
9
A fragmented prose piece muses on what a man thinks while painting wax sculptures that resemble morbid anatomy. It questions whether such work stems from madness, inspiration, or a hidden creative wind.
A quirky note from San Antonio describes a Mother's Day stunt by a local shop offering three themed sundaes in humorous tribute. Nearby resident Ms. J. H. Cameron reports garden roses and spring color while neighbors comment on the playful mishap and the town’s lighthearted mood. The piece mentions a 1942 Rayton Avenue address and a civic tone of community observance.
A garbled 19th century style column mixed with political talk, flag etiquette, and local notables. Mentions Toledo Obie, Lan Yatinty the helicopter man, Max Wels, and aging reservations. References a patchwork of officials, editors, and names with scattered notes on flag laws, marriages, and municipal matters.
Washington May 4 Roosevelt defended his policies against business critics at the Chamber of Commerce gathering. He argued many trade groups misrepresent their members and that most businessmen broadly back his program. He noted the ad hoc business council supported extending the NRA and Social Security, and spoke after a day of convention speeches.
Thieves failed in a safe robbery at the White Star laundry on West Houston Street Friday night. A 16 pound sledge hammer crowbar and other tools lay scattered around the scene. The safe remained intact with no knob knocked off and about $20 in change possibly in a cabinet nearby. Roy Bryant a clerk found the scene Saturday morning and notified authorities.
May 4. Treasure hunters renewed interest in the 100-year-old Mission San Juan Capistrano after workmen uncovered a stone sidewalk and conduit revealing possible ancient treasure. Two men sought permission from Father A. J. Kughinin for renewed digging while Father Hutchinson noted persistent belief traces back to the Argentinian pirate Bouchar d who raided California missions.
Reno notes the arrival of Princess Barbara and entourage as part of a Reno and nearby tour. Amid rumors of a divorce settlement, attention centers on possible appearances by notable figures and a week of social activity in Reno and Garson.
Hollywood gossip traces Margot Grahame’s return from England with her husband Francis Lister as RKO signs her for The Three Musketeers while Francis Lederer joins The Gay Deception. Francis and RKO may part ways as Zanuck and other industry chatter swirl around Fox and Tollywood deals.
President Roosevelt ordered four list of work relief projects to be submitted for next week’s consideration. Officials cited rising living costs and 59 city surveys showing higher expenses, aiming to match region wage figures with prices. The works allotment board, led by secretary Ickes, will review proposals Thursday and decide where the $4.0 billion fund starts, with rural electrification and new ramps under study.
Beacon Hill Presbyterian to host a choral service featuring the Gounod piece Gallia as part of National Music Week. The choir will perform during the limited service at 7 30 p m with the ested choir presenting the Concerto by Gounod.
The Rev W B Clemmer will preach Sunday at Prospect Hill Church in Getoliir. He is making plans for a consecration ceremony here, as church officials confirm efforts to organize events at the district church.
Police reported a scene near Donelson Avenue and Lake Boulevard where a youth peered into a mailbox around 9 PM Friday. As an officer approached the suspect fled in a car, eluding capture. An inspection of the area indicated a box had been opened.
In Greenville May 4, testimony shown that S P Darden's son, a year old, practiced cocking a shotgun in defense attorneys' office. The boy said he had carried the gun used to kill his mother. He also said he could not pull the hammer on a similar gun in the grand jury room. The defense questioned his truthfulness under cross examination.
Washington reports Roosevelt battles to salvage a compromise amid Senate gridlock over the Vinson and Patman measures. Debates centered on extending cash bonuses to veterans and the cost of the plan. An amended bill would raise costs by about 90 million and adjust loan terms, with expected payouts around 300 dollars for many veterans amid a tense, adjourned session.
Delegates chosen for the West Texas an ta conference at Travis Park Methodist church in San Antonio include W. W. Jathion, BT. Dickehut, J inte, E. Odell, and Stank wid Mrsdames 8. %. Mil ls, G. W Parrish, Ron McMillan, G. P Todd, and E. Dibrell. Alternates Ara E, C. W. Stolt, Ms. Ray Job son, Aid J, DB, Spruce.
The Denver Boulevard Congregational and Presbyterian church held its annual election with officers named including W. A. Sedgewick, Crawford, David McNair Sr, Thomas Artin, WL Smith, and B. D. Buchanan. Attendance at Sunday school and church services rose.
In Tucson authorities stated no explanation for the resignation of a prior grand jury related to the Inoue Robles rape case. the present grand jury entered its third day of inquiry, signaling ongoing proceedings with limited public detail.
Community notices advertise dances and bands across multiple venues. May events include Day Breakers and Buddy Hancock Orchestra at Frier Bios and Canyoncreek St locations, with May 4 and May 6 dates, plus youth and public dances and a warning about vacant property before May 15.
In Washington on May 4, a Senate hearing on the Schechter Poultry case raised questions about the NRA’s constitutionality and president Roosevelt’s code authority. Robins and Harrison voiced internal Senate opposition to the recovery law, while the AFL supported a one year NRA extension as NRA leaders pressed to sustain the code program.
Officials reported they received a directive from Chevrolet president to close the Unity Street industrial plant in AUETALD New York. About 200 workers, earning roughly $13,000 a month collectively, faced job loss as the Buffalo operation shut down.
Westmoorland college president W. W. Jackson will speak at a church observance at Travis Park Methodist Church Sunday morning. Dr. Waller Anthony, pastor, will lead and attendees will sing “Follow the Gleam” with Westanooxland caller Pete Will.
Treasury department report shows receipts 96.1 million dollars expenditures 86.1 million dollars for the year ending June 30 with excess spending about 9.6 million. Bond debt and gold holdings noted along with monthly cash balances and emergency expenditures.
A 14 year old, Peter Zwindak, admitted sending threatening letters to 5 prominent figures and 180 others, demanding money under fear of kidnapping. Federal agents say letters targeted Lewis Strauss, Carl Loeb, Annie Jennings, and others in a brazen extortion plot. Zwindak was arrested in Bridgeport and held on bail as prosecutors reveal the scale of the scheme.
At Austin on May 4 the Houston team led by Billy Havin and Kay Nolen fell to Breckenridge’s Anton Grant and Gracey in the girls debate semi finals. In other events Waco beat Brackenridge 43 in copy reading while Breckenridge topped Quitman 6 1 in the boys declamation with George Stables of Brackenridge San Antonio placing second and James McKay of Brackenridge first.
The spring display of Cronjerai Motors products in the Municipal auditorium ends tonight after an eight day run. Saturday is set as a South and Southwest Texas day with a cordial welcome to residents of the surrounding communities. Entertainment is provided by Jack Winston and his orchestra with Miss Louise Smee as featured singer.
Two U.S. senators from Arkansas and Oklahoma will debate during a NBC network broadcast from Anten Corner at 8:30 PM Saturday. Authors and officials will discuss constitutional principles and policy topics with other talks and musical performances listed for the station's evening lineup.
Evangelist Hyon Appenora will lead a Texas Baptist revival at Harlandale Fapish church starting May 1 with daily sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. through May. The Harlandale church marks its thirteenth anniversary and reports about 1300 members and $99,000 in charitable contributions to date, as stated by Pastor B. South.
Domingo Torres, 24, a well known police character, was wounded Saturday at Robert B. Grant hospital after a gunfire exchange with Radio Patrolman G O. Gormat on Monterey Street. Covington said he spotted Torres with a companion Friday night near SGU block carrying an auto hatc hery. The officer ordered a halt and fired when Torres did not stop. Torres' companion was arrested.
Ben Nathan, linked to a three room house valued at 263 dollars, is charged in Justice of the Peace court with tearing down a home in the Kenwood addition. The complaint, filed by Joseph Mareshall, 920 Grosby Street, alleges the act occurred December 23.
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