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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1935

Page

17

Steg Plaza Night spotlight dances by Marellia and Yvarne

In a lively revue, exotic dancer Marellia or Yvarne illuminates Steg Plaza, a standout act amid shifting vaudeville trends. Once part of a clan image, the boy and girl dance routine endures as other acts fade, keeping the dance talent in demand during late nights.

Bondeinah Slalls Marellia Yvarne Maurice Irene Castle Aok Tanors Aithor Nest Town Torline Whirl Foy Aarico Novelto Shadowloyd Zem

Dance Team Boom and Theater Spills in City Notes

An eclectic column notes dance acts in England and America, mentioning Kirby and Le Gaye, Ruby Keeler, and a cast including Ramon and Bob Smith. It critiques the era’s dance team culture, Hollywood influence, and a string of local curiosities from a Houston drugstore newsboy to theater misfires and a radio plug for a controversial play.

Clint Kirby Kirby le Gaye Shasewland Shumus Ruby Keeler

Man Breaks Leg After Wrestling With Friend

J. E. Bytom, 28, of 218 Gil Street, broke a leg in a Sunday tussle with a friend. Police say Bytom was kept from work Monday by a doctor’s note after the incident during a bravado altercation.

siMg J. E. Bytom Gil Street Byki Hyokor

Big Snap Shot Contest Opens With Weeklong Prizes

Amateur snapshot contest runs six weeks with weekly prizes. Finer Will award a folding camera from Fox company. prizes of 6, 9 and 1 dollars for second through fourth. Entrants must be amateurs. no pre April 27, 1935 photos considered. Submit print, negative, and self addressed envelope with name clearly written.

Exmora Ught Fox Company Nere Perzon Tay Tang Stiapinoés

Justice Fischer Granted Two Week Leave of Absence

County commissioners granted Justice of the Peace Chitra A. Fischer of Precinct No. 8 a two week leave of absence. Fischer has been deputized by 15 county farmer councils to represent them in Washington before the AAA to seek continuation of the action protecting tax this year. The court appointed Mrs. Fischer to serve as justice during her husband’s absence.

Fischer Feape Chitra A. Fischer Ab von Orimy Bexar Therm Washington AAA

Two Persons Hurt in Weekday Car Accidents

Two individuals sustained injuries in separate traffic crashes reported near Brooksfield and Jones Avenue. Mrs Augusta Kroll of 125 New York Place received cuts and bruises after a wreck on South Presa Street near Brooksfield. Thea Dewnis, 66, of Wit Des Florway, was treated for injuries after an accident at Jones Avenue and Austin Street.

Robert B. Green Hospital Augusta Kroll New York Place South Presa Street Brooksield Thea Dewnis Wit Des Florway Jones Avenus Austin Street

Sheriff Weston Washington Trip Ends Held for 10 Days

Sheriff Alpert West Jr departs by train Monday for a 10 day visit in Washington. The purpose of the trip was not announced.

Weston Washington Alpert W. West Jr

Jury Given Quo Charge For May Session

Judge R J McMillan emphasizes internal revenue laws as jury of six months May session is sworn in. Franz Groos of Groos National Bank serves as foreman as the panel will hear about two days of tax cases in October.

R. J. McMillan Groos Nasional Bank Foretin Divige McMillan

Livestock Agency Opens in Amarillo

A federal livestock agency branch opens in Amarillo with Kenney as head, Grover B. Hill as representative, to aid farmers, ranchers, and settlers by providing information on land and feed availability under the value-buying program. The office will collect and share data valuable to dealers and buyers to assist in land and pasture resources.

Amarillo Federal Live— Stock Agency Amaro Kenney Karens City Aqually Grover B. Hill AAA Tivo

Stabbing Victim Treated at Hospital by Unknown Attacker

A 26 year old man named Cricting Natta suffered a stab wound near the heart at an intersection of Leona and Travis. He received treatment at Robert % and Green Nospig Motley hospital. The assailant was not identified.

Natta Pecos Street Robert Leona Travis

Mrs. Patrick Promotes Dime Chain Symbol in San Antonio

Mrs. L D Patrick of 539 South Presa Street became a fervent supporter of the dime chain fad. While gathering eggs Sunday she found two perfect letters on one, four letters C on another forming a small linked chain. She explained the C links joined with the two Cs signified prosperity and kept the signs ready for visitors at her home.

L. D. Patrick South Presa Strevs San Antonio Patrik Patrick

Camp Laf A Lot to Be Inspected by Officials in Comfort

Camp Laf A Lot near Comfort, a vacation site for San Antonio youths, was slated for inspection Monday afternoon by Morris Stern, E J Tinner, Porter Whaley, and Rev Arthur McKinstry. The chamber of commerce representatives left for Comfort to outline this year's plans amid talks the camp may be abandoned if finances fail to improve.

San Antonio Comfort Morris Stern E. J. ‘Tinner Porter Whaley Arthur McKinstry Chamber of Commerce Wilaley

Gas Price War Erupts in San Antonio Threats and Vandalism

In San Antonio gas stations report price-cutting by major and independent firms. A vandal attack on the East Side damaged two pumps at Robert Mooney’s 402 Gould New Braunfels Avenue station, believed linked to a fuel war. Prices ranged from 11 to 20 cents per gallon across grades, with independents targeting the cheapest gas.

San Antonio Valerie Gally Kal Deater Valduis Lad Ims Gaseline Pumpe Cotview Ml Robert Mooney Gould New Braunfels Avenue

Thieves Target Porch Furniture and Homes This Weekend

Porch furniture and several homes were burgled over the weekend. Items stolen include limbs rocking chairs, a chair, clothing from Albert Guersa's residence, a hat and uniform from Ina Vana, and money from Bre. O. H. Beeman. A safe at Graham Paper Company on Graham Street was broken into, with a small cash and paper haul. Purse snatching and pickpocketing were also reported during the period.

Peliue Momiay Doe Carle North Collady Street Lisle Wright Burnet Street Albert Guersa Frio Street Tutce Ina Vana West Park Avenue Bre O. H. Beeman Mildberry Avenue Mia FA Talmarine

Catholic Union May Day Mass at San Antonio Colleges

About 609 members from four colleges and 10 high school councils attended the Catholic Union May Day event at Our Lady of Word college. A session on Catholic action and devotion followed with Rev. Walter F. Golatka officiating and Josehne Sobelin delivering consecration at the shrine and college chapel services.

Catholic Union San Antonio Students’ Spiritual Leadership Union Inuarate Word College Rebar Curda St. Mary's Wnllversity Josenne Sobelin IncRitate Ware College Walter FP. Golatka St. Mary's University Fis

Gallagher Host to CC Committee Meeting

The figureuiral committee of the San Antonio charity committee was scheduled to hold its regular meeting Monday afternoon at the Livestrcking, as guests of James Gallagher, union stockyard manager, according to committee chairman Frank Orr.

Figreuuiral San Antonio

What San Antonio Makes and Where to the Works

A new factory directory titled What San Antonio Makes and Where to the Works will publish as the eighth edition. Compiled by G Leet of the San Antonio Manufacturers Association, the 106 page volume covers about 2090 products and notes more than 60 new factories since the seventh edition. The book opens with industrial facts and figures, then an alphabetical list of factories with addresses, detailing their specialties.

San Antonio G. ©. Leet Sat Antonio Geel

Attacker Held in Crowbar Beating Case

Domingo Hernandes an employee of Turner Gravel was in poor condition at Robert B Green hospital after a crowbar attack. He suffered broken ribs and heart injuries as police investigated the case.

Domingo Hernandes Turner Gravel Company Robert B. Green Hospital Hernandez Aoiding & Man

Brooks Planes to Fort Riley Observe Cavalry Maneuvers

Two Brooks field observation planes are slated to leave on an unspecified day for Fort Riley Kansas to cooperate with cavalry school air crews in maneuvers. Captains R Kyte and J P Newberry and lieutenants L Fahey and M G Dennison are named among the participants.

Brooks Fort Riley Brooks Field Fort Riter Kan Cavalry School R. Kyte J.P. Newberry L. Fahey M. G. Dennison

Kenedy Man Held Over Alleged Attack on Local Woman

Mrs. Willa Bandlach of 922 Nolan Street says a Kenedy man she knew from work at a local cafe attacked her after a ride to San Antonio Sunday night. Police arrested the suspect Monday. Bandlach sought treatment at Robert Green Hospital.

Willa Bandlach Nolan Street San Antonio Miz Bandliach Kenedy Cafe Sullport Ms. Haudlauch Robert. Green Hospital

City Holds First Rally at Hindshind Park Park Rally

City officials announce the first campaign rally led by Mayor C K Quin at Hindhind Park Tuesday at 7 p.m. The event invites residents to support the new foul commission plans with strong community turnout.

C.K. Quin Sal Hishhind Park At & P.m

Briscoe School Robbed of Bats

Burglars entered the Britcar glmenhiry school on Simpson Street during the weekend and took baseball bats, balls, and PO plants. A San Antonio junk company with 62 Austin stores reported the break in, accessing a locked sale area before leaving.

Britcar Glmenhiry Florestan Simpson San Antonio Austin

Bolles Inspects Wyoming Division Units

Major General Frank G. Bolles commander of the Second Division toured Tobie Fort Warn Wyoming and Fort Logan Gole to inspect units of the division stationed at those points The Fourth Brigade is located at Fort Werven and the Second Engineers at Fort Loran

Bolles Wyoming Frank G. Bolles Tobie Fort Warn Wye Fort Logan Gole

Street Sweeper Driver Injured After Car Crash

Street sweeper operator C K Cooper was struck by an automobile at North GS and Marshall streets Monday morning. He was hospitalized at Robert Green Hospital with frail injuries, attendants said he would recover.

C.K. Cooper Marnie GS and Marshall Streets Robert RF. Green Hospital

Aluminum stolen from car in Dallas area theft case

Three suspects are held by police in connection with the theft of a $73 truck and the padlocked boxcar at Trottner Tronage Metal Company on South Medina Street. Officers recovered four sacks of aluminum as part of the investigation with ties to a Dallas source.

Mungay We Trottner Tronage Metal Company South Medina Street Arid Bondar Peutin Wii Seay Dallas

Bus fare cut sought by civic groups in San Antonio

The San Antonio Utilities league seeks a reduction of bus fares from ten to five cents with militant attorney Charles M. Rickson leading the effort. Representatives of the chamber of commerce Retail Merchants' Association and other civic organizations were invited to a planning meeting at 10 a.m. in the South Texas National Bank building to map a campaign.

Sate Antonio Utilities League Charles M. Rickson Chamber of Commerce Retail Mechiants' Association Alent & Teneting Intel 40S South Texas

Writer to Make Mexico Road Trip

Yordan, New York tunes invel Walter, advised W. E Fimong, director of the Enters American Highway association, that he will bet San Antonio shortly preparatory to an automobile trip to Mexico City over the Pan American Highway. He will write a series of articles for publication in the Thutes for members the North American Newspaper alliance. The writer will be accompanied by his wife and children. He intends to show the trip can be made by the average American.

Yordan New York Invel Walter W. E Fimong Enters American Highway Association San Antonio Mexico City North American Newspaper Alliance

Grass Located in Los Angeles Youth Chest

A 12 year old youth Janes Tanna was admitted to Robert B Green hospital Montiny after swallowing a blade of grass. Initial exams failed to reveal the blade but doctors later located a three inch blade in his chest and began treatment.

Janes Tanna Robert B. Green Montiny

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