Real estate tale sparks a river city coincidence
A San Antonio real estate man tells how a transportation fix helped close a lot sale, leading to a car gift and a family anecdote. Nearby, newsreel antics and a prank by Lederer and Toscano entertain crowds while Orr showcases a cranky “dolly” device on his car for moving shots.
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Jeff DA
San Antonio
Commerce Street
Jimmy Lederer
Lederer
Rovers
Tony Toscano
L. E. Orr
Leg Breaks in Auto Crash on Watson Road
David A. Robinson aged 54 from 250 West Poplar Street was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for a broken leg after an automobile crash on Watson road. He was a passenger in a car driven by Robert Robinson of 219 East Guenthers Street when the vehicle struck loose gravel and overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Robinson
Poplar Street
Robert. B. Green
Bishop Capers to Visit Coit School
The Rt. Rev. William T. Capers, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, will attend a day of activities at Ruth Coit school. The event features a 4 30 Swing-out and the annual induction ceremony for the year's sports, with involvement from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios and Norma Shearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Capers
West, Texas
Ruth Coit
Norma Shearer
Claudette Colbert
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Tarzan Ape Man Actor Joins Local Reptile Garden Staff
Robert Roche formerly of Silver Springs Florida and a principal ape in the Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan film has joined the Witte museum reptile garden staff. He recalls playing the tree-dropped ape catcher in the movie and once served as a bush beater guiding snakes and reptiles through Florida swamps to protect the film crew.
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Robert Roche
Silver Springs
Fla
Spe
Johnny Weissmuller
Roche
Florida
Rocher
Ross Allen
St Marys Sets Summer Session and New Course
Rev. Bro. Thomas Treadway announced St Marys University summer session begins June 7 with opening planned for June 19. Staff additions include Bro Martin Feeley Bro Henry Ringkamp and Rev Alfred Schnepp. A new course titled Godial Work will be taught by Bro Gerald Schnepp.
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Thomas Treadway
St. Mary's University
Martin Feeley
Henry Ringkamp
Alfred Schnepp
Gerald Schnepp
Roaches and Reptiles Parade in Palm Jungle Plans
The article profiles Roche and associates like Weissmuller and Allen training bears and catching alligators. He aims to create a Florida style palm jungle at the local reptile garden, seeking palm donations. He defends his dangerous work and cites taming snakes as harder than taming alligators. Joan of Arc honored in Paris holiday observance.
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Weissmuller
Rochel
Aen
Allen
Roche
la Florida
Joan OF Arc
Paris
Bacring Down On the News
War commentary by Arthur Bugs Baer uses satirical metaphors to critique conflict in unexpected places. He likens war to hens scratching neighbors gardens, arguing that even allies suffer. The piece imagines the United States declaring war on Siam and other nations, highlighting the absurdity of wartime blame.
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Arthur
Bugs" Baer
United States
Siam
Somatland
Council Vows Bridge Path From Brackenridge Park
Street Commissioner Paul Steffier announced plans to build a bridle path from Brackenridge park to Frank Unfield crossing two private properties with owner permission hoped for. Mayor Maverick endorses the project calling himself and Lipscomb the city’s two foremost horsemen, while Tax Commissioner Davis disputes the mayor’s claim citing parade participation.
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Paul Steffier
Brackenridge Park
Frank Unfield
Monnay
Steffler
Maury Maverick Therepuon
Louis Lipscomb
C. Ray Davis
Fenwick Physical Exams Scheduled
Free physical examinations will be given to children entering Fenwick school next fall at the annual roundup. At 1 p.m. Wednesday, sponsored by the Parent-Teachers association. PT A officials said immunization against smallpox and diphtheria will be offered at a small cost.
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Parent-Teachers Association of
Fenwick School
PT. A
San Antonio Junior College election set for May 17
Nominations for student offices at San Antonio Junior College will be held Wednesday at the student association meeting. Election of officers is scheduled for May 17. A woman, Amelia Antirada, 24, of 1708 El Paso Street, was treated at Robert T. Green hospital after a car door swung open while backing from a garage and knocked her down.
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San Antonio Junior College
Amelia Antirada
el Paso Street
Robert 5. Green Hospital
Skating as a Quick Route to Message Theft
Ruth Nall a 22 year old from Burleson street is described as the only girl employed as a routing aid at Western Union. For 15 years she has skated messages from one trunk line to another through the telegraph offices a swift theft method used to grab and re send messages while evading desks and machines.
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Ruth Nall
Burleson Street
Ruth
Gatch
Western Union
Robbery at Travis and Camaron Streets Ends With Escape
A man at 219 Camaron Street reported two assailants grabbed a five dollar bill from his hand at the corner of Travis and Camaron on Monday. Both suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival.
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C. Slaw
Camaron Street
Travis and
Camaron Streets
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Phil Alexander
Rufus Frasius Johnson Brown
Harry von Tizer
Andrew B. Sterling
Rastus
John Brown
Rufus Rastus Johnson
Coca-Cola
Ada
Bishop Capers
Coit School
Witte Museum
J. Weissmuller
St. Mary’s
Council
Fenwick
Uutil Nall
Henry Ridge
Doris Dodson
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